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Written by John Smulo
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Wednesday, 29 April 2009 10:09 |
I don't need to tell you that I haven't been blogging much these past few months---or maybe that's these past couple years. It's obvious from the dates on my blog posts that show weeks between posts. There was a time when I worked hard to put up a post a day. These days, I care less and less about putting up a post every other week. Or am I lying?
The thing is, I care and I don't care. That may sound contradictory and confused, but its accurate. I enjoy blogging and want to keep connecting with the blogosphere. However, I enjoy my day-to-day existence more and it takes up far more of my time at the moment.
Here's the other thing: I have had a hard time blogging about anything that doesn't involve whining about the church or the state of Christianity. I think this says a lot about where I'm at with both, though I'm grateful to say my love for Jesus hasn't changed as a result of this. Yet, I struggle with being so negative all the time in my blogging.
Here's another thing about a different thing: I keep wanting to blog about marriage and family and parenting and work and friendship. Yet for some weird reason I think I'm scared to do this, and I also don't feel like I know how to blog about these topics. I'm hoping that some time, maybe today, maybe in a month, I'll start giving it a shot.
Anyhow, what's going on with you?
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Written by John Smulo
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Sunday, 12 April 2009 12:00 |
For Many
- A time to relax with family and friends
- A time to share a meal together
- A time to support sellers of chocolate and candy
For Local Churches
- A time to spend lots on marketing campaigns promoting Easter Services
- Hope for increased numbers of people
- A time to talk about the resurrection of Christ
For You?
- .......
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Written by John Smulo
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Thursday, 02 April 2009 08:22 |
- You may come to think you know it all, even if you know very little.
- You may come to think of yourself as better than others, even though you're screwed up like everyone else.
- You may think you have to correct everyone, even if you don't know how to correct yourself.
- You may become so confident that you have learned the 'Truth', that you learn nothing.
- You may think you're following the One full of grace and forgiveness, while you're only following your judgmental and selfish nature.
Additions?
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Written by John Smulo
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Wednesday, 04 March 2009 10:46 |
Jamie and others have thoughtfully touched base to make sure everything was okay with me since I haven't updated my blog in nearly a century (actually 3 weeks).
Everything is fine. I've just needed to focus on Purple Cow Websites. It seems like its a tough time for most people financially, so I've worked hard to steamline my process by offering an increasing number of designs and less expensive pricing packages. I'm hoping this will make it easier for businesses and non-profits to get a new website. I'm also working on an affiliate program. If you're interested in knowing more about it get in touch with me through the contact form here.
Here's another thing: I'm kind of tired of blogging about Christianity and church and the same old stuff I've talked about here since I began blogging. I'd rather talk about family and parenting and starting a business most days, but I'm not sure I want to discuss these things on the internet. Any thoughts on this?
Anyhow, enough about me, what is new with you?
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Written by John Smulo
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Wednesday, 11 February 2009 07:28 |
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- It tempts pastors to have an unrealistic perception of themselves.
- It tempts others to have an unrealistic perception of pastors.
- People don't relate to those on pedestals.
- It causes people to have unrealistic expectations of pastors.
- It makes it difficult for pastors and their family to have friendships within the church.
- It breeds isolationism for pastors.
- It tempts pastors to pretend they're perfect.
- It tempts people to project who they'd like to be on pastors.
- When pastors fall from a pedestal, they fall alone.
- When pastors fall from a pedestal, it appears further and harder.
Over to you:
- What is your reaction to the above? Agree or disagree?
- What would you add to this list?
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