Why Did My Blog Slow Down?
There was a time when blogging was supreme to me. I would go to work and think about blog posts. I even kept notes on my iPhone to help me remember blog posts. I would listen to a podcast of someone and I would always be thinking, “What can I do with this on my blog?” Those days are gone.
These days I just work. I still listen to lots of podcasts (mainly preaching and theology but sports are in there as well). I read my Bible but try to just read it for me and for learning more about God then just looking for a post. I still read lots of books (special thanks to a subscriber who recently sent me several good books to read) but I just read for me now and not for blogging.
I am thankful for the number of Arminian bloggers I see now. When I first started this blog back in 2006-2007, there were few Arminian blogs. In fact, I started my blog with the specific purpose of defining and defending Arminianism. I saw a need and thought I would add my voice to it. Having never been a Calvinist, I knew that many people really didn’t understand Arminianism and what we believe. So I started blogging about theology from an Arminian perspective. Along the way I have learned much and have made some great friends. I am proud to see so many Arminians now out there blogging and spreading the gospel (and not just Arminianism).
I am not quitting. I want to say that up front. But I have slowed down. Way down. Between work (55-70 hours a week) and my family, I have little time to devote to blogging like I use to. And to be honest, I don’t feel qualified to talk about theology like I use to. I see so much sin in my heart and I hate it but its a reality. That’s why I don’t blast guys who struggle, people who sin. I sin.
Thats said, I still take theology serious. I do still love Jesus. I am not perfect (ask my wife and she’ll likely write a book for you). I struggle. I want to be godly. I hate sin. I long for Christ to return. I believe we still need revival. I still long to see people truly saved. I am tired.
So I’ll still be blogging but that explains why the slowdown. I pray you’ll forgive me.
“I pray you’ll forgive me.” You’re forgiven!
I appreciate your reasons for slowing down on your blog, my having done the same for similar reasons. Keep up the good fight.
Bob Hunter
06/17/2016 at 1:08 PM
God bless you Roy
SLIMJIM
06/18/2016 at 2:59 AM