In the event that anyone discovers these posts and wonders, let me make a confession. I did not start this blog as the result of some deep seated desire to express myself. In fact, while I had thought about blogging a couple of times over the years, I never would have started were it not that I am in a class that requires it. That’s right, this blog was a requirement if I wanted to pass a class. Now, presumably, this requirement had a learning goal. So you might then asked the obvious question: “Bill, what have you learned?” Here what I’ve got so far:
- Blogging is not nearly as difficult as I imagined it to be.
- It really is a great way to share thoughts and reflections to someone other than my wife.
- The process of formulating a thought that can be read by anyone forces you to go deeper than you might have otherwise.
- And while the art of blogging might one day pass, it is still a great way to bring people together around an idea (whatever that idea might be).
So am I glad that I started this blog? Yes. Now that I have reached the course requirement of five posts, will I continue to blog? I suspect so; come back later and find out.
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You’ll continue to blog, Bill, as you have waaaay too many thoughts in that deeeep brain of yours not to blog!!! Seriously, Bill, your comments over these 30 plus hours together have been very helpful to me, and I expect to the rest of the group too… so, KEEP BLOGGING, BROTHER! And keep sharing the love of Christ. Your pal, PJN
I can relate to where you’re coming from. I have also contemplated blogging before, but was never seriously interested enough to start one. This class has been a good experience by forcing me to blog. I thought blogs were kind of trivial, but you made a good point: “The process of formulating a thought that can be read by anyone forces you to go deeper than you might have otherwise.” I found myself blogging about deeper issues than I would have expected based on my preconceived notions of blogs. I’m not sure if I will continue either, but it has been a good learning experience. Blessings to you if you continue blogging!