When I started blogging three years ago, I never dreamed it would become such a time consuming endeavor. I’ve always felt strongly about certain issues, yet never felt comfortable confronting them face to face with others. Writing has allowed me to express some of those thoughts without having to confront.
My intention was to share my belief in God with others – to let them know there was a way out of depression, anxiety and hopelessness – to show, by example, some of the miraculous ways God has affected my life – to share God’s love for me and the entire world. Selfishly, I love to write. I love making people laugh sometimes and cry others. I enjoy getting a reaction, but I don’t enjoy stirring up controversy.
Occasionally I will receive a negative comment on my beliefs and it naturally makes the hair on the back of my neck bristle. I go into defensive mode and my claws often come out, but it isn’t what I want to do. I’d much rather express my opinion on this forum and hope that someone might have a positive reaction to it.
However, life isn’t that easy. There will always be the skeptics, those who think you’re foolish, those who can’t wrap their minds around your concepts. I know it isn’t within my power to change minds – only God can do that. I know that my example for life hasn’t been perfect, so if I try to set myself up as such, I’m also setting myself up for failure.
So why do I blog? Why does anyone write? Why do we put ourselves out there, on display, for all the world to see? There are days I ask myself those questions. Maybe it’s addictive. Maybe I can’t control myself. Maybe, like my husband who needs to paint every day, I need to share my love for God through my words. Whatever the reason, I hope that my original intent of sharing God’s Word with others will give even just one person peace.
LORD, MAKE ME AN INSTRUMENT OF YOUR WORD!
Beautifully written. Truly we are kindred spirits and I can see why you and Julie are so close as friends.
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I love my blogging friends even though we’ve never met. I know I’ll see all of you someday in paradise.
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That feeling is very mutual. We’ll have to have a potluck when we all get there.
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I love potlucks. We have them almost weekly at my church. I’ll bring some SPAM, maybe some Lutefisk and Lefse. It’s a Minnesota tradition. Don’t like any of it. Maybe an angel food cake would be appropriate.
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That’s exactly right!!
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Be encouraged! You have helped me, as a newbie, to learn much in the short amount of time I’ve been blogging! Your posts are always a joy to read.
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Thanks. That is a great encouragement and the feeling is mutual.
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You are an encouragement to me, Kathy. Thank you.
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Oh my goodness, I appreciate that so much. You have inspired me daily as well.❤️️
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Kathy. Never underestimate the effect you may be having on another person here. Sometimes you may not know, but they may the first to tell you in heaven just what you and the Holy Spirit did for them. I personally appreciate what you do here immensely.
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Thanks, friend, I feel the
Same about you and hope you’ll be back soon. Miss you❤️
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write on Jarjar, write on!!!
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To infinity and beyond! BTW Donald Norris, you and I have a date in heaven for a potluck. I’ll bring the Spam.
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I’ll join and bring drinks 🍹
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I LIKE MOSCATO OR CHARDONNAY
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Got it, and I’ll get me some prosecco– wonder what Don likes
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We will soon find out!
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Potluck?
Hello, I am Baptist. We INVENTED the potluck. We meet to eat, and eat to meet.
Minus the wine, orfcourse LOL.
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Hey I thought lutherans invented pot lucks.
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No. We taught you that. LOL
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Haha.
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Whoa, whoa, here, don’t nobody be leaving out us crazy charismatics from the potluck food line! Especially if http://truthinpalmyra.wordpress.com/ is grilling!
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Yes, he knows what’s for supper!
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well you know the Episcopalian had to think of the wine 🙂
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I loved this post and agree. It’s sad but even as Christian bloggers with the kindest of intentions, we get that occasional negative comment. Idk bout you, but when I get those comments, I’m tempted to pull the claws out and be like, “Shuddup, you’re wrong. Now stop making it tough for me to be a gentle humble person!” Lol. But great post! Keep it up!!! Blessings, Rae
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Thanks for your encouragement 😃
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This is so inspiring and encouraging for me as a new blogger. I started 2 years ago but stopped thinking no one’s interested in what I have to say but deep inside my heart I know I have to write anyway. To proclaim God’s faithfulness in my life.
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You need to stay at it, even when you have nothing to write about. There’s always something in the news, in your own daily walk, in the Bible that will inspire you to write. It’s a constant work in progress. I’m glad you were inspired by my blogging story.
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That’s so true.. I will try to follow your advice..Keep inspiring others 😊
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