āWe donāt usually do a father-daughter dance in our culture so today, my daughter and I will do a father-daughter sermon.ā - Dad š
Ever since I was born Iāve had one consistent Pastor: My Dad. Iāve heard him preach hundreds of sermons in my life so firsthandedly I can say that my dad is probably not the best speaker out there. But I believe the reason he attracts so many people is because he genuinely practices what he preaches. Ask any of my siblings and weād tell you the same. Thereās nothing he would say on stage that he himself would not do. When he prepares a sermon, he thinks about the people, but I can tell heās mainly preaching to himself (including the bad Dad jokes). My dad preaches from a place of vulnerability, honesty, and conviction; often to the point where many are uncomfortable in their seats. But at the same time he still extends so much grace and love to the people and I believe thatās how so many lives have been transformed under his ministry.
If thereās anything I admire most about my dad, its not his preaching but itās his ability to go against the grain of culture, following his convictions and living out his faith without fear.
A few weeks ago he probably got a lot of flack for allowing me to preach, but the night before we were talking he said to me, āwhen God gives you a word, you must share it.ā Thereās no one else Iām more privileged to walk alongside of and share Godās word with.
Hereās to you Dad. Thanks for teaching me to love God, love his people, to give all away for the sake of the gospel, live with an eternal perspective, walk fearlessly with the Holy Spirit, and most of all to simply seek his face.
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