Beyond the words spoken, the ethos of the speaker, the physical environment, the worship service, and other worship elements speak to those in attendance. The words spoken in the sermon are just one of the many lines of communication. However, they are words that have grown out of God’s Holy Scripture, shaped by interaction with God and his people. God uses them to change lives. Noise is not the only communication barrier. Fog is another.12 It is one thing for preachers to understand