This past Sunday I had the distinct honor and pleasure to preach at our church (Pinecrest Community Church). Now, I have preach many sermons but it had been a long time and I hadn’t preach at this church. I wasn’t nervous, but I was reminded a few times (by a close and dear friend of mine) that I really should not suck if at all possible.

Upon reflection, I do not think I sucked. You can judge for yourself by listening to the podcast. Since it has been awhile since I preached there were a few little cobwebs and a returning to some old habits, but all in all God did His thing and I just tried to let Him speak and be His conduit. It was fun…I truly love teaching and preaching.

What do I need to improve? Where do I begin? The big thing I want to focus on is slowing down and using silence. I got this feedback from both of our pastors and it’s a bad habit I have worked very hard to break (my very first sermon was over in like 5 minutes instead of the 20 it should have taken…those poor people!). Speaking is a craft and it takes some honing. The more you do it, and focus on getting better, the better it gets.

For those of you that heard me…I welcome constructive criticism. I just hope and pray that God continues to us me for His glory! It’s fun when you’re doing what He has called you to do.