I love writing blogs, teaching, that kind of thing. I like the connection which makes teaching the best. Writing a blog, I don’t always feel the connection. Feedback is sporadic. The more direct the connection, the better.
It’s also why I feel an obligation to remind folks often that reading a blog or hearing a teaching can be very helpful, but it’s not as good as a direct connection. After all our purpose is to connect with Jesus. It’s all about relationship with Him. So we need to spend time with Him. The best route to that is spending time in His word. Spending time with media that talk about or direct to His word is good but secondary.
When I write or teach there is something I wish to convey. Hopefully, it will be something that will be helpful to you. But it may not. I also have my favorite books and verses of scripture. There are themes that I keep coming back to. That’s true of anyone who teaches or writes. What I am saying is that sometimes you have to go to the word with your concerns or questions in mind.
Finally, it’s important to systematically go through God’s word. There are things he wants to say to you. The best way to receive that is to go through His word with a plan. There are lots of them out there and the beginning of the year is a great place to start.
I hope my postings bless and encourage. I hope they point to Jesus. I try to make sure they are true to His Word. Even when I succeed I am only a secondary source. It’s all about Jesus and His word. Go regularly to the source.
Scripture is full of treasures to be discovered. I try to share the ones I find, but there is nothing like treasure hunting on your own.
Be blessed.
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