When I first became a pastor, almost 23 years ago, it was customary for pastors to write an article for the weekly (or monthly) church newsletter. So, I followed the trend and worked hard to come up with clever articles that would cause my members to be impressed with the depth of my theological acumen, and my broad command of the English language.
After months of laboring with the keys on the typewriter (yes, there was life before computers) and producing what I considered to be great works of prose I came to an utterly disgusting realization. Most people were more interested in the menu for Wednesday night supper and the softball schedule for the week than they were my articles!
I could have been scarred for the rest of my pastoral life, but decided to keep on keeping on, just in case someone decided to read. And besides that, I learned that jotting down my thoughts could actually be therapeutic.
A few years ago we discontinued our monthly newsletter. And with the death of the newsletter my therapy came to an end. After all, without a newsletter, who needs a pastoral article? I must admit that though I have enjoyed having one less item on my Monday morning list of things to do, I have missed sharing my thoughts with you.
However, there is good news. I am renewing my therapy. I have started a BLOG. My how things have changed. A few years ago the word “blog” did not exist. Even now my spell-checker is trying to get me to change it to a different word. Not to worry, I’ll just add it to my dictionary and keep on typing.
I hope you will check out my blog from time to time, just to read my thoughts and to see how the therapy is going. I will try to keep future entries a little shorter.
Blessings
What a great idea!!! I'm reminded of the old Bob Dylan song of the 60's - the times they are a changing.
ReplyDeleteI think it's great you have a Blog page!! It's awesome to have a pastor who is so down with the lingo.
ReplyDeleteI think that it is a wonderful idea. I will look forward in hearing your thoughts and opinions. This could very well be a portal for collaborating all of our ideas. In that some are more willingly to write their opinion in a blog rather than in person. I would encourage each and every one in the church from time to time to read your blog and give their two cents worth back.
ReplyDeleteThank you for giving us even more of your time and efforts. Just goes to show what a wonderful pastor you really are.
God Bless you Johnny,
Mark
I am exicted about your blog page....I miss the newsletters and enjoy reading your thoughts and opinions.
ReplyDeleteSo thrilled you have a blog. I have enjoyed other peoples blogs in the past. I am adding yours to my Favorite list. I am excited to get to hear what your heart has to say. You are "one awesome dude" according to Ro Gibson. love, Staci
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