Dads

I know Father's Day was a couple days ago, but I didn't get a chance to write since my dad wanted to go on a 7 mile, 3 hour hike that my body was not prepared for, especially cause I have been sick as of late. And my thighs are still sore.

Thus, the delay.

I have considered myself so blessed to have my father in my life. He is my real father, or biological father, as some would say. He has been to every basketball game, church play, teacher conference.. you name it. He has worked all kinds of jobs to make sure we were provided for and so my mama could stay at home most of our growing up years. He has taught me all about what it means to not give up, to be somebody, and to do whatever God asks of us whole-heartedly and passionately. And he taught me all about having fun... enjoy life, play games, don't be worried. That is one of the most important things he has ever shown me.

I love my dad and wouldn't trade him for anyone.

But you know how even more blessed I am? I have adopted even more men as my dad's. Papa Gid and Captain Kirk as I affectionately call them. Gid and Kirk are 2 of my friend's bio daddies, but I really have adopted them as my dad too. And I would like to say they consider me family as well.

How amazing is that? I have been blessed to have 3 dads when some people don't even have 1.

I am a lucky lady.

Pastor, Servant

I apologize for the blog post absence. Life has been a bit hectic and I have been a bit uninspired as of late. But today, I am most definitely not.


Today, June 7th, 2012, I am officially a licensed pastor with the Assemblies of God.


I love this for a few reasons. #1) These last few years at school are paying off. I finally have something to show for them. #2) This has been a goal of mine since I was a little girl. #3) The A.G. is where its at


But with this title comes a lot more than just excitement and it means a lot more than just a goal reached. It means that if I introduce myself as Pastor, there may be an unjust stigma on me. It also means that I am responsible for a lot. James 3:1 says, "Dear brothers and sisters, not many of you should become teachers in the church, for we who teach will be judged more strictly." Being a pastor is not easy, as some might assume. Yes, I do work more than just Sundays and I get paid less than minimum wage. I don't get vacation time or health insurance. I have to know my stuff for when everyone asks. 


Yet, this is not even my biggest concern. My concern is that people are going to see me as a judgmental, stuffy, unloving, hypocritical person which is how many in America would describe a Pastor when asked. I want to emulate Jesus. I want to exude love. A title is nothing more than something that people put on other people. And I am not trying to downplay being a pastor, because obviously I am stoked. 


I think though that instead of "Pastor" Brittany it should be "Servant" Brittany. Thats what I am. Forget the pastor, forget the stigma. I am simply a lover, a follower, a servant of Christ.