I recently began planning to write a post celebrating the 1st anniversary of The Burning Word. However, time has a way of slipping up on us, and dates pass us by before we realize it. I discovered a few days ago that I am not nearing my 1st anniversary, I have already passed it. It turns out that I began blogging on August 28, 2008.When I started blogging I had two main goals. One goal was to grow as a writer by continual practice. The other was to edify, or build up, those who happened upon my blog. My goals haven't changed. I desire to encourage others as I engage with God's Word and with life in my posts. As a child, I hated being a student (although I loved learning new things), but as I mature I realize I must always be a student. I am always learning: as I study, as I teach, as I talk with others, and as I blog. I hope that I am growing, even as I am learning.
Throughout this experience I have been truly blessed. I have had over 3400 visitors over the last thirteen months. I never expected as much. I have posted nearly 400 articles. I don't say these things to brag, but to express my wonder at God's grace. In a lot of ways this blog allows me to live a dream, one I was almost afraid to dream. It is another continual reminder of the Lord's abundant mercy.
Lord willing, I will mark more anniversaries in the years to come. I hope that if I do get to keep writing, that you will keep reading. If you find mind posts helpful, please encourage others to check them out. If a post raises questions or provokes thought, leave a comment. I will give us the opportunity to dialogue. Again, thank you so much for your words of encouragement, for coming to my site, and for reading my articles. God bless you.
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