Have you ever had this experience?
When you go to church and the pastor’s sermon makes you wonder if he’s been reading your diary?
And then you meet a friend for lunch and she tells you about a struggle she’s been having and it sounds totally familiar?
Soon after, your spouse or kid makes a comment that makes you all defensive and huffy.
Then you read a magazine article and feel a little twinge.
Around that time, I start thinking maybe somebody’s trying to tell me something.
I’m perceptive that way.
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Did you know that the same thing can happen on the Internet? I didn’t. But take a look at these links and see if you discover a theme:
(And no, I’m not going to tell you what the theme is. I think if I, the Queen of Denial, could figure it out, you’ll have no problem.)
Any comments?
12 responses so far ↓
1 sherri // Jan 17, 2009 at 6:38 am
doo doo doo doo, doo doo doo doo…
2 @ngie // Jan 17, 2009 at 11:44 am
Ok, I am going to click your links in a moment, but I just had to say that I think it is rather humorous to see that your amazon ad 'deal of the day' is a "cats [plural
] litter box system". And it says "check out fast before we run out". funny.
3 @ngie // Jan 17, 2009 at 12:12 pm
Just in this last week I have been thinking about shaving off some of the fat so to speak in my blogging practices. I am interested to hear how these various posts along the same lines impacted you and see how their practicality plays out in your life.
4 sherri // Jan 18, 2009 at 4:04 am
CONGRATULATIONS! You entered the winning caption in the MATTER OF FACT SILLY SATURDAY PHOTO CAPTION CONTEST!
Come visit the site now to claim your (do it yourself) prize!
5 Michelle at Scribbit // Jan 18, 2009 at 5:19 am
If it helps, I've been having my own struggles in blogging and finally set myself up on a schedule. I cut out looking at my stats, started deciding when and how long I would do certain things and have been feeling so much better. If that helps . . .
6 Michelle at Scribbit // Jan 18, 2009 at 5:21 am
Darn! I think I erased my comment but I'll just say again that I've been going through something similar so I think I kind of understand.
7 Beth // Jan 19, 2009 at 2:39 am
Um…yeah. At least we're all in the same boat!
8 the domestic fringe // Jan 19, 2009 at 4:15 am
Ok, got your point. Those were some excellent blogs…really makes me think.
9 Grace // Jan 19, 2009 at 7:31 pm
Sure sounds like God is speaking to the First Church of Blogging, doesn't it? Should I mention that the first Scripture in my devotions this morning was, Jonah 2:8, "Those who cling to worthless idols forfeit the grace that could be theirs." ?
I sat and pondered that. And prayed. Then I read your post today. And the links. Regardless of how this makes bloggers feel, I am EXCITED! How awesome is it that God chooses to speak to His Blogging Church this way? One of my most-often personal prayers is, "Lord, give me 'ears to hear,' and grace to obey. I am not willing to forfeit the grace that could be mine!
10 Grace // Jan 19, 2009 at 11:13 pm
P.S. Your post, and the links you included, are a good confirmation of what I was feeling when I posted my New Years Prayer for Bloggers.
11 Steph // Jan 20, 2009 at 3:25 am
Sherri- A bit spooky, eh? (And thanks for the GREAT prize!)
I myself prefer to exist in blissful ignorance.
@ngie- I'll have to post this week with my take on this stuff. I'd love to read your thoughts too.
Michelle- Thank you for your comment. (It didn't erase.) Yeah, I think structure and schedule is the key for me too. It helps me remember WHY I'm doing this.
Beth- Of course you were the inspiration for Helen's post. I love to see how we all apply it.
Fringegirl- Yeah. Sorry about that.
Grace- I'm with you. Really fascinating to see how God is not limited by time or distance. (Duh. But still awe-inspiring.
12 katdish // Jan 20, 2009 at 5:55 am
Well, I'm glad you gals were convicted about it finally. Good luck with ALL OF THAT! (She types at 11:50 pm on a Monday night.) Nah, I spent a few minutes on the computer on Saturday, didn't even turn it on yesterday. I've gotta work tomorrow, so there's that. As an added bonus, I got to spend several uninterrupted hours with my kids. Bonus? Mucho blog fodder! (Don't you just hate it when people miss the point?)
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