I have been blogging, as it is called, for about two-and-a-half years. I began regularly maintaining a blog (not this one) in November 2005 after I was encouraged by a good friend to pursue blogging for the sake of encouraging others through writing. Shortly after coming to Christ (in 1999), I found that I had … Continue reading Why Do I Blog?
Blogging and Accountability in the Local Church
Today Fox News reported that a severed foot washed ashore off the coast of British Columbia, making it the fifth foot to show up off the coast of British Columbia in a year. Investigators are treating the incident as a criminal investigation. But let me posit this question: why are they treating the discovery of … Continue reading Blogging and Accountability in the Local Church
Too Proud to Blog?
Blogging is not for everybody. Some people rightly hesitate to develop or host a blog. Some may feel that blogging would promote too much pride in their heart and life. Others may sense the gravity and power of writing and are therefore reluctant to write publicly. Still others may not consider blogging a good use … Continue reading Too Proud to Blog?
Blogging and Making the Most of Our Time (2): Two Important Clarifications
As I reflected on my post from Monday, I came to the conclusion that I was probably guilty of two faults: (1) Drawing a false dichotomy between blogging and evangelism and; (2) not emphasizing the goodness of Christian blogging as a ministry. Please forgive my carelessness. I will attempt to clarify these two issues in … Continue reading Blogging and Making the Most of Our Time (2): Two Important Clarifications
Blogging and Making the Most of Our Time
Time is precious. God intends (requires!) His children to plan and spend their time wisely. "Make the most of your time, for the days are evil," Paul exhorts the Ephesian church; "Help me to number my days so that I may present to you a heart of wisdom" the Psalmist pleads before God (Ephesians 5:16; … Continue reading Blogging and Making the Most of Our Time
Blogging and the Habit of (Merely) Teaching Others
Paul's rhetorical question to the religious Jew in Romans 2:21 regularly intrudes my conscience: "You who teach another, do you not teach yourself?" Those who have the good desire to teach Biblical truth for the benefit of others can be prone to developing the bad habit of only teaching others. How easy it is to … Continue reading Blogging and the Habit of (Merely) Teaching Others
Blogging and Unripe Bananas
I like bananas. Usually, I like them best with something--like cereal or strawberries. But one thing is for sure: I can't stand unripe bananas. You know what I'm talking about. When they are green and crunchy, and they leave that taste in your mouth that immediately has you reaching for the water pitcher. Yikes! If only I had let that green … Continue reading Blogging and Unripe Bananas