Wednesday, December 19, 2007

Eye Opening Video

I said I wouldn't do it...

I had never even been tempted until after I had the DVD in my procession.

Though I figured it was going to sting a bit, I just couldn't resist it. The temptation was too much. I gave into to it. I just couldn't help myself. I inserted the DVD into the computer and then hit the play button...

Ahhhhhhh!!!!!!!!


Two words: Painful Experience!

What was on the DVD?

Me.

It was a video of me preaching!

Here's a few things I noticed right away:


  • My voice sounds WAY TOO MUCH like Joel Osteen.

  • I speak too fast..
  • I need to enunciate...

  • I move around way too much...

  • I say "you see" way too much...

  • I'm one handsome devil...!

  • Uh, that was a joke...
  • Oh yeah... I repeat "Lord" way too much when I pray...


I've never thought I was God's gift to the pulpit, but I'll tell you, it's difficult to watch. I can't even stand to hear my voice being played back on a audio recording so this is especially humbling. I guess there's one good thing about watching this DVD: now I know what I need to do to improve.

2 comments:

Gordan said...

You're a brave man.

I would hate to have to watch a video of me preaching.

I already can't stand listening to me. I mean, I like what I say...I agree with me completely...but my attempts at humor are lame and I have the absolute worst voice for a preacher ever.

I try not to look at myself more than I have to. It allows me to carry on with my favorite fantasy...that I'm hunky.

J.C. Thibodaux said...

I think most people are dismayed at how their voices sound. Mine is pretty nasal. Ever see 'Loose Change?' I'm worse.