Communication Breakdown
You do not have to be an all-pro counselor like Ben Hayes to understand that communication is key to any relationship. Some people like myself talk all the time but communicate very little or at least feel like it. Some people speak very little and when they do it is loud and clear what they mean.
What Your Kids Need
“As much as is within you, live at peace with all men” Romans 12:18
Defense
“but in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and respect,” 1 Peter 3:15 ESV
Overcomers
O death, where is your victory? O death, where is your sting? 1 Corinthians 15:55 ESV
The Jenkins Institute Interview with Ben and Travis
For the recent issue of “The Preaching & Ministry Journal”, The Jenkins Institute interviewed us. Hope you enjoy.
Glory! Glory! Hallelujah!
and you will be hated by all for my name's sake. But the one who endures to the end will be saved. Matthew 10:22 (ESV)
A Voice in the Wilderness
God works in different ways, but it is the same God who does the work in all of us. A spiritual gift is given to each of us so we can help each other. To one person the Spirit gives the ability to give wise advice; to another the same Spirit gives a message of special knowledge. 1 Corinthians 12:6-8 NLT
Cypress Trees
Universal Struggle
5 Times to Be Alert
Self-control is difficult. Ask anyone who has struggled with addiction and they can tell you. Whether that addiction is to alcohol, drugs, sex, or other activities, controlling urges can be extremely frustrating. Someone who deals with eating disorders, cutting or other compulsive activities can attest to this as well. Even controlling what we say at certain times can be hard. Yet there are some times where controlling self seems even more difficult than normal.