November 29, 2008
Stating what is obvious but often forgotten, someone once said every journey begins with the first step. What this seemingly wise person forgot to mention is how hard that first step can be. For me this blog is the beginning of a new journey. And this first posting is my first step on that journey.
I have to admit blogging is an experience I never anticipated. If someone had suggested to me a year ago that I would be writing my own blog I would have laughed. But here I am taking that first step. And surprisingly this first blog has been more difficult than I thought it would be. After all as a pastor I do lots of writing. In some ways I feel like a young child struggling to take those first steps. But I am hopeful that as I continue at least some of the anxiety will be diminished.
Since this is my first post I want to explain the purpose and goals of this blog. In July of 2008 I was appointed to be pastor of the United Methodist Church of Reed City. Hopefully very soon a link will be posted at the church's website connecting it with my blog. This will be just one more tool to help me communicate with the members of my congregation.
My goal is to post on a regular basis (more often then once a month). The topics will change and may reflect whats happening in the church, my own personal life, and the vision that God is giving me for our shared ministry together. I want this blog to be more personal and less formal. For the most part I will be writing in the first person and sharing my own personal view and not necessarily the views of the United Methodist Church or the United Methodist Church of Reed City.
I am very excited about using this blog to communicate with family, friends, and most importantly my church family. I do welcome comments and feed back. I am smiling as I write this: "But please me kind."
Finally, I want this blog to be an expression of my personal faith in God. In future blogs I hope to reveal more of myself and my faith journey. At the end of our contemporary worship service we often sing the chorus, "God is Good." More than any other time in my life I believe those words to be true.
To all who have taken time to read this blog, May God bless you.
