How does one distinguish himself in an arena packed full of self-proclaimed experts without editor, oversight, or authority in an era of 'discovering one's own truth', no matter how unfounded or tested this 'truth' may be? In a culture where everyone's opinion is of equal worth, how can anyone write anything worth reading? In a sphere without oversight, how can one know he has accomplished his task or stated goals? Do I have a greater purpose in writing than expressing my own opinions and hear myself talk (or see myself write)? Why does anyone need another blog to read and another blogger to write?
My goal in entering the blogging world is growth. I hope to grow by interacting with others' ideas and I hope to help others grow by their interaction with my thoughts. As a seminary student (and graduate) I will have a good deal to say on theology, praxis, and Biblical interpretation. As a youth pastor I will have some thoughts about practical ministry. As a Christian I will blog about what that means and entails in a postchristian culture. As an aspiring poet and writer, I may share some poems or stories that I am working on. Whatever it is that I am writing, the goal is the interchange of and interaction with the ideas of others. But this goal is subservient to my life's goal of honoring and serving Jesus Christ. I hope that this will facilitate this in my life and in the lives of others.
Looking forward to our interchanges!
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Matthew C. Richey
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Longing for a New Movement
12 years ago
1 comment:
Hey, I'm looking forward to this.
I can tell just by reading your first posting here that the apple did not fall far from the tree.
(That's a good thing btw..) :-)
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