5 Reasons I’m Starting a Blog

“Another blogger? Really?” Maybe that is a negative way to begin this journey, but those were my thoughts when I first considered starting this journey. So, I’ll answer the question for you that I had for myself when praying about this endeavor. So, why start a blog?

1. Practice makes perfect.

I was taught that “practice makes perfect” as a child, and after writing three books, I’ve learned that writing is a developed skill. This skill is one that is a burden on my heart and this blog is the product of that desire.

2. Others.

This was the mission of our Saviour. His mission statement is found in Luke 19:10 – “For the Son of man came to seek and to save that which was lost.” If this was His mission, then this should be our mission. God has blessed me beyond measure, and if God can use me to be a blessing to another life, then that will be my mission, too.

3. Every generation needs its own voice.

I’ve received counsel on this subject, because I know that there is nothing new that I can bring to the table. This is a challenge for me when I think about writing. “But there are already so many books from better men than me on that subject”, is a thought I’ve had many times. Genesis 26 has spoken to me often on this subject. Isaac had to dig the wells of his father again. Abraham fought some battles in his day, but Isaac had to preserve the wells his father dug and fight for them in his generation. I’m not the voice of this generation by any stretch, but I can be a voice.

4. I’m not busy enough.

Sarcasm doesn’t translate as well on paper, but here is my leap. This isn’t just “something to do” for myself. My heart will be committed to these projects. I plan to write on a variety of topics, helps, and honestly, I don’t know how the Lord will lead in the time to come, but this is more than a time filler on my list for each week.

5. Jesus must be lifted up.

Jesus said in John 12:32, “And I, if I be lifted up from the earth, will draw all men unto me.” The if in that verse is the variable. Will we lift Him up? Who will lift Him up? Many can, but they don’t. There are many times I could have, but haven’t. With the false doctrine, false information, and wordly wisdom circulating in our culture, we need any and all voices that can lift up Jesus to do so.

Closing thoughts for this journey…

WHAT I PLAN

• To post weekly. Every Friday.
• To write on a variety of topics.
• To be heavy on Bible topics and quiet (maybe not silent) on current trends and philosophical opinions.
• To use Scripture and wise counsel to be the backbone of this blog.
• To grow in this journey.

WHAT I KNOW

• I don’t know it all.
• There are many other great writers.
• My generation needs more voices for Christ.
• I have a heart to write.
• People are searching for truth.
• God is still at work.

WHAT I DON’T KNOW

• How the Lord will lead me to write.
• Who will read.
• How it will bless.

WHAT I ASK

• Read what you can.
• Ponder as the Lord leads.
• Comment.

WHAT I PRAY

“Lord, you know my heart. More importantly, you know the needs in our land and across the world that You created. If I can be a voice for You, may it be Your name that is magnified. I want to be a blessing, and I honestly expect nothing in return aside from others getting help in their walk with You and the Word of God. Use this blog for eternity. In Jesus’ name, I pray this. Amen.”