Someone asked me the other day why I haven't written anything on my blog. I said I've had nothing of importance to say. In truth, I haven't been willing to put into words what has been rambling in my head, in part because I haven't been able to grab the tale of my thoughts and get them formed into something that would make sense nor have I not wanted to put myself in the uncomfortable spot of writing something that would be controversial or contradictory to what others opinions may be on various topics and have to deal with the negative reaction (been there, done that). So I've kept it to myself.
But maybe there is also the thinking in the back of my head that what I have to say really is important to no one else but me and, when you have that thought in your head, you just aren't really motivated to share what's on your mind to the general public out of fear that they will see it as self-aggrandizement.
So, there you go. And here I am. But it could all change tomorrow and I might get inspired or finally have enough concerning something that is going on and the words will come and I will again fill a page with my thoughts.
Until then, I invite you to join me in reading a very thought provoking book by Donald Miller, "Searching For God Knows What." It has been a wonderful read and makes me wish I could write like him. I will soon be done with that book and amlooking forward to moving on to his newest book, "A Million Miles in a Thousand Years: What I Learned While Editing My Life," which I have already purchased.
I also just picked up a copy of one of my favorite devotional writers, David Adam, "Tides and Seasons." He has written a number of books on modern prayers in the Celtic tradition and on a number of Celtic saints. His books never cease to stir me towards a deeper level of prayer and commitment. I go back to his books over and over, pulling out paragraphs and chapters and prayers and poems. He is well worth reading.
Well, it's late, my body is tired, my eyes are heavy, but, as usual, my mind is racing with thoughts and ideas. If there were a way to "tap" into my mind and have it all recorded so I could sort through it all during the day, I would have such amazing sermons, blog entries, and even a book or two. But more than likely, it would be just static hiss.
But maybe there is also the thinking in the back of my head that what I have to say really is important to no one else but me and, when you have that thought in your head, you just aren't really motivated to share what's on your mind to the general public out of fear that they will see it as self-aggrandizement.
So, there you go. And here I am. But it could all change tomorrow and I might get inspired or finally have enough concerning something that is going on and the words will come and I will again fill a page with my thoughts.
Until then, I invite you to join me in reading a very thought provoking book by Donald Miller, "Searching For God Knows What." It has been a wonderful read and makes me wish I could write like him. I will soon be done with that book and amlooking forward to moving on to his newest book, "A Million Miles in a Thousand Years: What I Learned While Editing My Life," which I have already purchased.
I also just picked up a copy of one of my favorite devotional writers, David Adam, "Tides and Seasons." He has written a number of books on modern prayers in the Celtic tradition and on a number of Celtic saints. His books never cease to stir me towards a deeper level of prayer and commitment. I go back to his books over and over, pulling out paragraphs and chapters and prayers and poems. He is well worth reading.
Well, it's late, my body is tired, my eyes are heavy, but, as usual, my mind is racing with thoughts and ideas. If there were a way to "tap" into my mind and have it all recorded so I could sort through it all during the day, I would have such amazing sermons, blog entries, and even a book or two. But more than likely, it would be just static hiss.
