I have to admit there aren’t too many things that I have been more excited about than the ability to have my own blog. Maybe it is my unquenchable passion to communicate, instruct or connect with others, but from the moment that Fikre (EFL’s Media Director) and Tiffany (Website Project Manager) told me that I would be able to share my thoughts with you in an intimate and uncensored way, something leaped within my soul. It wasn’t until later that Tiffany forwarded me an article by Pastor John Piper, on why pastors should blog, that i realized how truly important this ministry tool will be for me in my quest to empower you in your journey to fulfill God’s call on your life. So today we embark on an awesome new endeavor of learning and growth together. Like any new endeavor expect things to be a little rough and unpolished at the start, but be confident that things will improve and get better with time and practice. But I believe that the growing pains will be worth it and that you will be extremely blessed by my blog. My hope is that through this blog 3 very critical goals will be accomplished:
#1 - You’ll Get to Know My Heart - when I first asked someone to explain to me what blogging was all about, I was told that a blog was simply an internet diary. At first that concept seemed a little bit weird to me. I thought to myself why would anyone want their diary exposed on the internet for everyone else to see. After all when I was growing up people who kept diaries would protect them at all cost, under lock and key, from being seen by others. However, I have come to understand that this blog or internet diary needs to be shared if you are ever going to be able to know me beyond just my pulpit moments. Contrary to popular belief I do more that just preach and read the bible. There is a lot to my life that I believe would be a benefit to you if I were to share it. Things like the day to day joys and struggles i experience as I strive to be a great husband to my beautiful wife Yodit and a strong father to my wonderful children Zoe and Chris. I also want to share with you the successes and failures i face in my intense battle to overcome diabetes and live a strong and healthy life. In addition I think it will be helpful for you to get a glimpse into the fun activities of my life, the deep conversations that i have with others, and the insights I receive during my times spent with the Lord. I guess what I am saying is that I want you to see my life and not just hear my preaching. I believe that the greatest benefit you can gain from your leaders is seeing them live out the word on a daily basis.
#2 - I’ll Get to Know Your Heart - One of the coolest aspects of this blog is that you’ll get to share comments with me on the topics I choose to write about. Have you ever wanted to give me a piece of your mind but were too scared to do so? Well here is your chance to truly tell me how you really feel? Don’t worry I don’t offend easily so you can be blunt and honest. And I promise that I won’t track you down or spend hours asking God to punish you. I will do my best to humbly listen, no matter how wrong (or right) I think you might be. Honestly though, your comments are the best part of this thing to me because I real want to hear your heart so that I can grow in my ability to minister to God’s people.
#3 - We’ll Get to Know God’s Heart - Matthew 18:20 says “for where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst..” My earnest prayer is that God will reveal himself in a greater way to you and i as we share about his glory, holiness, beauty and majesty. My hope is that iron will sharpen iron as we discuss his word. I will do my best to write thought provoking articles and i’ll need you to do your best to prayerfully share what the Lord is speaking to your heart. So please join me in inviting the Holy Spirit to breath on my blog the freshness and power of his anointing and to let His presence abide in the moments we will share in this wonderful internet diary.
