Are We Blogging for Gold? (Why Blog?)
I received a forwarded email and note of encouragement from a good friend the other day. The title of the message proclaimed that 95% of blogs are abandoned. The following information was featured prominently on the page: “Blogging is tough. It’s hard work. And it’s never ending. But is it really worth it? It’s a constant commitment to… Consistently read new content. Uncover the key influential blogs in your space. Accumulate new ideas for the posts that...
In Case you Missed it: An Interview with Scot McKnight
Scot McKnight is a widely-recognized authority on the New Testament, early Christianity, and the historical Jesus. He is the Karl A. Olsson Professor in Religious Studies at North Park University (Chicago, Illinois). A popular and witty speaker, Dr. McKnight has made numerous guest appearanceswith national media and is regularly asked to speakat local churches and educational events across the world. He is an award-winning and influential blogger, and the author of over thirty...
If it’s free it’s for me: The Bigger Issues with Rob Bell’s Book, Yard Sales, & Unconditional Love
One of my friends delights in his disposition toward things that are free. He will drive across town for anything with that moniker attached…from free car washes to free chicken sandwiches. He is the proud purveyor of the phrase, “if it’s free, it’s for me!” Curiously, his inclination toward frugality does not extend to things he “lives in”, i.e. furniture, televisions, transportation, etc. He wants to pay for the less temporal items and services...
