A Preacher Like Dad

This last week, I had the privilege of having my dad as our Missions Conference speaker. What a joy to hear him preach and to serve the Lord with him again! This last Christmas, I wrote a simple poem about what God has done in my life this last year. I am by no means trying to become a poet, but just expressing God's goodness to me and my love and gratitude for my dad. I hope it will be a blessing to you!



A Preacher Like Dad

Daddy’s a preacher,
And a fine one at that!
God’s Word sent from heaven,
Through the lips of my dad.

When I was young,
Others wondered if I
Would follow His lead
In pursuit of the prize.

In my youth I refused,
To pursue other things.
But as I grew older,
I heard God calling me.

So now here I sit
In my office to study,
Pouring over my Bible,
Getting ready for Sunday.

What a joy! What a blessing!
Just to follow the path
So faithfully blazed
By the life of my dad.

- Pastor John Flanders