I need to be writing. It's something that's important for me as a pastor, a leader and a follower of Christ. I need to be taking positions, making those positions known and learning how to better communicate my thoughts through words on paper.
Over the years I've obviously blogged here and there. The archives for this blog go back a long while - I know because I just read back through a few. At least to 2010. I was surprised and refreshed by the clear voice I feel I've used - by the relatively distraction-free writing and the genuine humor. Quite a few of those posts felt as if they were written by someone else. It was a nice read.
But a vast majority of those posts were clearly written by me - and for me. I was writing off the top of my head, into my passions and ideas and impulses. That's not the type of leadership-oriented writing I need to be producing; that's not the thought processes I need to be cultivating.
So, this post marks a turn in this blog. There are a few passion areas that I want to write on:
- Current events/Politics: I keep abreast of these things as best as possible. I'm generally reticent to share thoughts and ideas simply because I think I'm more conscientious than most concerning what I don't know - but that's not going to stop me. I'm going to write on my opinions on things I read and see, and actively engage in the comments following to grow.
- Parenting: this is such a key point in my life and ministry. I'll share thoughts, ideas and critiques.
- Church/Christian culture: this too is central to my everyday life.
I also hope to blog 2-3 times a week, so stay tuned (I know no one's reading this; I'm just writing it for my own growth).
Catch you on the flip side.
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