And the Lord said to Samuel, “Obey the voice of the people in all that they say to you, for they have not rejected you, but they have rejected me from being king over them. 1 Samuel 8:17

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.

“As much as is within you, live at peace with all men” Romans 12:18

“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

O death, where is your victory? O death, where is your sting? 1 Corinthians 15:55 ESV

For the recent issue of “The Preaching & Ministry Journal”, The Jenkins Institute interviewed us. Hope you enjoy.

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