On my mind today

Today, I am thinking about the whole blog experience. Why do I blog? Blogging is a great way to connect to those of like interests. I have learned alot and made some great friends. I honestly like blogging because it is take it or leave it thing. If I am unable to blog, it can go a few days with out me. I personally am not looking to gain any great blogging accomplishments. Just as in my real life I enjoy a few friends around, I do not need the whole blogsphere reading here. I read blogs that announce a departure or time away from the blog world. I think as with all things that blogging should be kept in perspective, it should be a thing of balance. If it cannot be controlled then, steps must be taken to contol it or completely leave it alone. Yes, spending time visiting around to others is much more fun than attending to our own needs at home. But, what matters is what will stand for all time and eternity. What matters is what we are doing with the minutes and hours of our day in our home. I think especially those of us who are homeschooling we need to be wise stewards of the time we have each day, to use it wisely, to make a difference in our children's lives. Are we raising up a generation that will take a stand? Are we feeding them with the Word of God? Are we teaching them to study to show them selves approved? Or are we like the woman of folly described in Proverbs 9:13-15? I try to "weigh" each blog I read,especially those away from hsb which I read via bloglines, to make sure it is something that is worth my time. Are the blogs I read pure, lovely, just, of good report, is there any virtue? If it takes my time it should be something that I can learn from, either spiritually or educationally. Sure my other blog doesn't always give a spiritual message, it is more of a share with family and real life friends what is going on in our home. Could I post this over there, yes, but I choose to keep these things seperate because I do not want to take their time on things they already know about me. They know me, they know where I stand and why I stand. So, this is my blog for me and that is the place for sharing the daily info.

7:29 PM - Apr. 11, 2008 - post comment

Thank you...

Well said, my friend. I feel unworthy of your time coming to my rambling blogs. But I am so glad you do because I value your friendship. You are better at this balance thing than I am.
Jenn

jenn4him - 8:21 PM - Apr. 11, 2008

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