In the last couple of years I’ve wrestled with the idea of posting a blog. I’ve gone through two attempts, but never quite made enough time or found my distinct style. I didn’t update them enough and worried too much whether anything I had to say was useful or profound. So as I mulled over the question recently, I decided to write down a few reasons why I would and then decided if I should. Since you’re reading this my decision is obvious, but I thought sharing the reasons would be a good start and hopefully set a clear trajectory for the future.

Here’s why I’m blogging:

  1. As a way to connect with friends, family, and those who don’t fit into the first two categories yet.
  2. To provide friends and supporters a window into my life.
  3. To create a forum to interact and collaborate with others on the ideas I’m curious or passionate about.
  4. As a way to encourage shared learnings and insights.
  5. Because I can’t seem to grasp journaling yet, and this is close…
  6. To point to resources, ideas, connections, reference points, or good stories.
  7. To practice writing.
  8. To share about what I’m reading and to encourage the reading of good books.
  9. Because I’d rather ask questions instead of just answering them correctly.
  10. To further inspire, empower, and challenge those whose journey’s God has chosen to intersect with mine.

So, here goes again.