Monday, April 25, 2011

To blog or not to blog (on a daily basis)

OK, I'm back here. I hope you followed my Lenten blog. Either way, though, thanks for reading here. I have a question. Should I blog on a daily basis? And should I consolidate all my blogs? This would mean using one, this one I guess, even for the seasonal devotions. It would mean focusing and plowing through. Maybe I would take weekends off.

If you think I should, why?

One congregation member with some IT savvy thinks I and the church are too spread out and unfocused in terms of the internet. Maybe he's right. What do you think?

It's Easter Monday. What was that Monday like? When they woke up this morning after having had some interesting conversations with the formerly dead Jesus, do you think it took them a moment to update their files? Did they stare straight ahead after being awake long enough to recount the events of the day before? Did they still make their coffee and go for a 5 mile run? (Isn't that what everyone does every morning?) What did they eat, wear, or do today? Do you just go back to work? When people ask you how your weekend was, what do you say? Uplifting? Eye-opening? Do you tell people, or do you wait? They'll think you're crazy, right?

Easter Monday is the authentic Christian life. We do the things we do, but those of us who believe never shake off the astonishment. All Christians are a little dreamy. Many who are not might find us irritating. We don't dance to the same music anymore. Anger, fear, despair, and the flesh are all popped balloons now. He is risen indeed!

Seriously, let me know if you think I should do this on a daily basis. Thanks!

3 comments:

  1. I think you should!! That's just my selfish answer though because I really enjoy reading your blog posts as part of my morning devotionals. :) You could always try it out and see how the Lord leads. If it doesn't work out then that's okay too.

    As for consolidating, it doesn't bother me that you have different blog pages for the seasonal devotionals. It might make it easier for you though in the long run to have everything organized in one place. Also, if a Christ seeker ever came across your blog randomly, they would have access to all your posts too (seasonal and non-seasonal).

    Whatever you decide, I'll still be reading. Thanks!

    God bless!

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  2. Blogging more often would be great. Every day might be a little overwhelming for you and your readers.

    One blog might make it easier for people to follow (all the blogs I follow are consolidated into Microsoft Outlook so it doesn't matter to me).

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  3. Wow, I think it would be great to see you more in the blogosphere.

    I would shy away from the pressure of scheduling and how much to write. No plowing please. However, since you like some pressure, let it be known that there are people that are interested in what you have to share.

    Internet focus, it will get there. I know because your focus is on Jesus and His call.

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