Faith and Works

I like to think I am an effective communicator and an understandable orator.  Sometimes my wife tells me otherwise.  I am grateful for her truthfulness and her wish to see me become a speaker.  She tells me that I know what I am talking about and I know what I want to say, but sometimes I choose words which may it difficult to follow.  In my opinion, one of the worst things if for people to leave a sermon more confused than they were at the beginning.  They should feel encouraged, challenged, or completely shaken depending upon where they are at that moment in life, but they should never leave confused.  It is my goal to give a crystal clear message.  I am even more aware of this for this upcoming Sunday. Continue reading “Faith and Works”