1. Kind Words-affirmation, compliments, sincere praise, apology

2. Empathetic active listening and constructive feedback

3. Body language-cheerful look, smile, laughter

4. Godly example-the most powerful source

5. Physical touch-when appropriate

6. Providing hope-seeing a brighter future

7. Providing personal help and practical assistance

8. Assuring others of your prayers for them

9. Personal Challenge to grow

10. Spur one another to love and good deeds

11. Inspiring stories/examples

12. Remembering events

13. Giving to others-adding values to their lives

14. Sharing appropriate Scripture with others

15. Expressing appreciation

16. Rewarding accomplishments

17. Spreading good gossip

18. Caring, thoughtful, considerate actions

19. God's Word-especially His promises

20. Our position in Christ

21. Unselfishly meeting needs

22. Empathizing with the hurting

23. Rejoicing with those who rejoice

24. Persuading others to trust/follow Christ

25. Exhort to persevere-to continue in the faith

26. Cheer up the faint hearted

27. Invitation to respond to the Gospel

28. Providing solace and consolation

29. Comfort and relieve those in distress

30. Urge on toward holiness