Pastor Dad

What have you decided today? What did you wear to work, school, play, shopping… you made a decision unless you’re a child (or husband). I have on my usual jeans and plaid shirt. Tennis shoes today, no boots. What did you eat for breakfast? I had watermelon and cashews. I wanted a dozen donuts but my usual jeans felt a little snug so I opted for the fruit and nuts. What road did you take? I took the fastest route along with what seemed like a thousand other souls. What did you listen to on the way to wherever you went? My choice today was 98.7FM. I actually was going to connect my phone to my radio and choose my favorite worship songs but was lazy instead. There you have it. 4 decisions that I made today that most of you have faced. 4 decisions that we understand to be a decision that we deliberately make or we get stuck. I choose what clothes to wear because Tammy says I have to wear clothes. People may get uncomfortable at church if I were to show up without clothes so I chose some...

August 30, 2016 Good evening, it is truly an honor to stand before you this evening to speak on behalf of the Moats family. A family that I have learned over the last few days is stronger than I, or even they, could have imagined they would be. I have had the privilege to hear stories galore. Some funny, some inspirational, and some that I have been sworn to keep to myself. From his mom Lisa and stepdad Donald, I heard about his love of people and his professed faith in Jesus Christ. From his stepmom Kathleen, compassion. From Big Kenny, he said that "hammerhead" was stubborn but had incredible work ethic. From his wife Britteni, his love and devotion to his family. All these things you have heard and read also from friends and strangers over the last several days. But tonight I want to also talk about why we’re here, and that is his death. Kenny Moats died exactly the way he lived. All out! Stubborn. Determined. For others. The bible says that, “ There is no g...