Built to Last — Communication

This Built to Last message on communication is framed as a word the pastor wrote primarily for himself, opening with the observation that the biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place. The teaching argues communication reflects God's character; He spoke creation into being and is a communicating God. The tongue carries the power of life and death (Proverbs 18:21). Working through 1 Peter 3:7, it carefully reframes "weaker partner" not as an insult but as a call for husbands to handle their wives with honor and care, and acknowledges that men and women often communicate differently by design. Practical, scripture-grounded steps follow: speak with grace and truth, be quick to listen and slow to speak (James 1:19), forgive freely, use a feelings-first approach, ask better questions, practice reflective listening, and pray together.