Why I write!

Some people (including myself) probably wonder why in the world do I write this blog? I am sure that you spend your busy day wondering this, so I will give you an answer broken into two parts:

1. To make Christ known!
I believe that technology is a double edge sword. It can do magnificent things and has done awesome things for the Kingdom, and the spread of the gospel in digital format, as well as given people like me easy access to research on biblical texts, lexicons for language, etc... It also can be used for evil: pornography, stalking, gossip and slander.
I have chosen this vehicle to make Christ (who he is, what he has done, how he did it) known to those who read as an encouragment to them, and a light for those who stumble across it looking for something. THis is done mainly through topics God lays on my heart or an article I read that provoked Christ to be known in it.

2. To give clear biblical explanations
We all see the world through a lens. Some lens are fallible, broken and some are motivated by something bigger than themselves. As Christians I firmly believe that we must see the world's issues through Christ' eyes. If Scripture is the clearest vision of Christ, then we must start there. I read articles daily on the brokenness of relationships, experience and read about divorce both in the church and out, teen sex, broken homes, abuse, the poor, and total devastation of poor areas. Scripture gives us aid, and (should) motivate us to action, but most importantly it instructs on how to react, and handle these situations. God said he would teach, instruct, and counsel us..
Psalm 32:8-"
I will teach you and instruct you in the way you should go,
I will counsel you and watch over you."

Plus, there are crazy groups (that claim to be CHristian) who distort Scripture to fit their own opinions, and agendas. If we do not have a biblical viewpoint on topics and issues, then aren't we simply giving our opinion? (which clearly is not relevant in comparison to God's inspired Word)

3. My struggles
Sometimes I use this to illustrate where God is working on me. Sometimes God just says share this so that people can see Christ manifested in reality. Plus I never want to be one of those pastors who simply write all theology and no application in their own life. Seems too pious, and too unrealistic. I always pray that my struggles and successes can illustrate Christ and encourage others.

4. I can expose people to other pastors, leaders and information about Christ!
I love to put links to articles, videos, to help illustrate points 2 and 3. For example, recently there I found a great website that I am now subscribed to that has many resources for Christians, pastors and lay leaders. On it they have a list of things that the late Pastor Martyn Lloyd Jones learned as a pastor, teacher and Christian. Its a wonderful list and I think we can all relate in some way to what he learned and yet still needed to learn.

Here is the link [click here]

I hope and pray that this blog has been helpful for you. If not, maybe something to read or consider from a biblical standpoint.

Be Blessed!