This is my inaugural post in a whole new medium for me. I have visited the blogs of others for quite some time now, not with religious regularity, but with a significant level of interest and a fair amount of frequency. Several times in the past I have thought, “I would really like a forum of my own to periodically share thoughts, feelings, and insights.” I guess two things have stopped me. First, I didn’t think I had the time. I am still not sure that I do, but I have resolved to “make time” for a while and see how it goes. Second, I wasn’t sure that others would even be interested in whatever happened to be bouncing around in my brain or dwelling in my heart. I am still not sure about that one either, but neither am I sure that it even matters. I think that my need and my desire to share exists independently of whatever level of interest may or may not dwell among others.
My goal is to post at least every week, with the option of posting more frequently if the inspiration strikes me. I don’t want the site to become static. Neither do I want to feel enslaved by it or somehow obligated to provide daily or on-the-hour updates about the minutiae of my life. All of us have more important things to do than that!
I may share adapted or edited articles that I write for the weekly bulletin at the Broken Arrow Church of Christ, or perhaps things that I have written in the past. I may post thoughts about current events. I may post prayers that I have prayed, or answers that God has provided. I may just share quotations, stories, or lyrics that I have found to be meaningful. I will likely share periodic insights into the journey and transition that I have been going through over the last nine months: things I have learned, changes I have made, blessings I have received, and milestones I have not yet reached.
Thanks for journeying with me as I think out loud.
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April 23, 2009 at 6:00 pm
Big Daddy
Tim; Thanks for an opportunity to check in on you periodically. I always found your sermons to be insightful, inspiring and enlightening. While I personally miss you, I know your presence in northern Oklahoma will provide a source spring of spiritual refreshment for many. God Speed. Jerry Shaw
April 23, 2009 at 8:36 pm
soonerpat
Hi Tim,
Welcome to the world of blogging! I’ve had a blog at OC for the last 8 or so months… I’d like to recommend that you do try to write every few days or so. I put an electronic reminder in my calendar on MWF so I’ll remember to write something… I look forward to reading your thoughts…
Here’s something you can comment on. I’ve been wrestling lately with the question of topical bible study for adult classes. When is it a topic that is biblically driven, and when is it just “popular christianity” that is being forced fit into a “good idea” for the church to study. I’d give you an example, but not online… Thoughts?
April 23, 2009 at 9:19 pm
True Speed
For the hour to hour posts, that’s when you use Twitter. 🙂 Miss you brother! Looking forward to reading your posts.
April 23, 2009 at 10:38 pm
Texas Kirkwood Family
nicely done Tim! Welcome to 'blogging' I've kept up our blog for Jon & I's family in BA & Owasso. It's a great way to 'catch up' even if it's 3 in the morning! Enjoy your family this weekend!
April 24, 2009 at 8:35 am
Keith
Tim – I hope the blog goes well. I’m not in the habit of checking too many but I will try to look in on yours. I know you’re ready for your family to join you there! It’s been great getting reacquainted with you since Lipscomb days! Keith Fussell
April 24, 2009 at 11:57 pm
Alpha Academic Services - Director
E komo mai, braddah! I am looking forward to this. It’s better than our typical once-every-two-years conversations 🙂
Aloha nui loa!
April 24, 2009 at 11:58 pm
Alpha Academic Services - Director
Uh, seems my name shows up as Alpha Academic Services Director – this is Scott S. 🙂