What Shapes.

"We often think strength is shown in how much weight a man can carry on his own shoulders. But real strength appears in how he carries himself while among others. To be steady in solitude is one thing. To be steady in company, when pride, comparison, or envy could disturb you, is another.

Remember: a stone is shaped not only by the river’s current, but also by the stones around it. So it is with us. We are formed both by trial and by fellowship."