PB's Ponderings

Tuesday, September 30, 2008

This week's SOAP study will be done on James 1:19-21

Pastor Brian B Van Dyke: Kingman, AZ, United States; I'm a follower of Jesus Christ. At least that is what I strive to be. I'm an average person though. Even as a pastor I struggle just like everyone else. I know I am forgiven of my sins and yet I still struggle with the sinful nature. I am a husband. I wouldn't call myself a great husband, maybe an average husband. I'm trying to be a better husband. I'm a father. I love my children. I probably don't spend enough time with them, but I'm trying to be a good father. I'm a pastor. I felt called to be a pastor ever since I was a child. I have often joked that the reason God called me to be a pastor is because I would make a horrible Christian in any other capacity. I love my job and I love serving my God. I'm not as adequate in my job as I would like to be, but I hope God is making up for my weaknesses. I am a person. Just an average person. Just like you, but the difference between you and me might be that I know where I am going and you may not. I can tell you. Just ask.