blog?

In this post, I will be answering a few questions that I raised in the first post.

The first question you might ask is "What is a Blog"?

Well, according to the Merriam-Webster dictionary a blog is:

a Web site that contains an online personal journal with reflections, comments, and often hyperlinks provided by the writer

In other words, it's a place online where I can share what's going on in the life of myself and my family, it can include a video, picture, or song, or it can simply be words on the screen.

So, why read a blog?

Well, that could have different answers. I read different blogs for different reasons.

1)sometimes it's in order to keep up on current events (it's often more up to date than other sources)

2)sometimes it's to educate myself on a particular subject (you'd be surprised to find out what some people blog on)

3)sometimes it's to keep up with friends (they will update what's going on in their lives),

4)sometimes it's in order to see how some people come to a particular conclusion, even though I may disagree with them. I'll want to learn about how they have landed where they land on a subject.

So, why am I asking you to read my blog?

Good question. It's not because I think I know everything that's going on. It's not because I feel like I'm the expert. It's mainly because I want to share what's going on in my life. This could be family related, work related, church related, sports related, or something completely different. In this fast-paced technological environment we tend to not take the time to share what's going on and I'm hoping that this can be an avenue where we can stay connected. So whether it's something that's funny, sad, joyous, or painful I hope to share with you. A lot of what I will post will likely just be sharing what's on my mind. Now that does not mean that everything that happens will be shared. That does not mean that there will be a consistency to the posts. There may be a few posts that are within a relatively short time frame and then some that are a long time apart. Simply put, this blog is going to be something that I will put some time into, but will not take away much family time or become an idol. In many ways I hope that this will enhance family time and eliminate idols.

That brings me to the last question. Why did I name this blog "This world is not my home"?

Well, simply because I do not believe this world is my home. I believe that everything in this world will pass away. Sounds sad in a way doesn't it? Actually, I think it's optimistic. When you look at the pain and suffering in this world, the murder, rape, cancer, hate, and everything else that is evidence of a fallen world, the fact that I believe that all of that will be made right in my mind is hopeful. That does not mean that there are not things to be enjoyed in this world. But they are to be enjoyed in their proper context. Hope that makes sense.