Reasoning

I have a few different reasons for this blog. I am moving to Florida in 9 days and I have set goals for myself while I am in Florida that surround writing, reading, and continuing my studies in theological ideas.

1. Over the past 5 years I have been preaching at my church and other various churches which I am sure I will not be able to do right away in Florida. I think that reading and studying and then writing about it will be another way for me to preach. I believe that God has given me the ability to listen to what his Spirit is saying and then pass that message on to others around me.

2. Another goal that I have set is to read each of the books in the Ancient Practices Series. Phyllis Tickle is the General Editor and some of the books are written by authors such as Brian McLaren, Dan Allender, and Scot McKnight. These books focus on things such as fasting, praying, and keeping the Sabbath. My plan is to write something after each paragraph.

3. My final goal is to put into practice what I am reading.

In the opening book Finding Our Way Again Brian McLaren tells the story of Dr. Peter Senge and how McLaren had to interview him. Dr. Senge asked a room full of pastors why Buddhism was more popular than Christianity. McLaren turned the question around to him and Dr. Senge's response was what moved me to rethink "my" Christianity, he said, "I think it's because Buddhism presents itself as a way of life, and Christianity presents itself as a system of beliefs. So I would want to get Christian ministers thinking about how to rediscover their own faith as a way of life, because that's what people are searching for today. That's what they need most."

I do believe that I need to listen to Dr. Senge's advice. I am excited to go on this journey and I welcome any and all comments about what was written or if you are feeling the same way.
I pray that God will use this adventure as a way of bringing me closer to him and possibly blessing other people.