The First Time
This is my first blog. Ever. As many as I have read in these last few years, I have yet to post any myself. I am interested in the experiences, questions and thoughts along the way as it relates to other people. To post myself though would make me either too vulnerable or too egotistical, depending on the nature of what I wrote. I am more interested in reading than typing, in listening than speaking and in observing than pontificating. And there it is, my ego already made an appearance, for to say such things, I must think nobly of myself. The truth is, I am a pastor and as such, I have all the platform I need to share what God is revealing to me.
So why am I here? The simple and secular answer is that my job made me do it! What I mean is that anyone who is in ministry has a longing to be in relationship with all types of people-church and un-churched. As we all know, the frenzied pace of society proves to be a great enemy in this regard. We can either complain about that fact, tell everyone why it should not be so, or we can learn the ways of friendships in midst of the hurry. This blog, as well as the ones that belong to my partners in ministry (see links to your right), is one such way. I will post various thoughts, experiences and questions and if you feel like it has provoked a thought, story or question of your own, respond. If not, maybe the next week's will. If nothing else, reading it will give you a small window into who I am (not very exiting I know).
There will be no set pattern or theme for these entries. Some will be about an experience I may have had with family or friends. Some may seem more like prayer journals as I share what God is revealing to me and my response. Other times, I will be sharing church life issues and current projects that we may be working on. Still other times, it may seem like a social commentary. The point is, this blog will reflect the normal ebb and flow of everyday life. And let me say-the last thing I want to do is add more words and unoriginal thoughts to an already saturated culture! I am a person who is on a journey just like you, learning what it means to follow Christ in an increasingly post-modern society, and my prayer is that we can discuss these things together or that even if all you do is read, something of eternal value will be imparted.
So why am I here? The simple and secular answer is that my job made me do it! What I mean is that anyone who is in ministry has a longing to be in relationship with all types of people-church and un-churched. As we all know, the frenzied pace of society proves to be a great enemy in this regard. We can either complain about that fact, tell everyone why it should not be so, or we can learn the ways of friendships in midst of the hurry. This blog, as well as the ones that belong to my partners in ministry (see links to your right), is one such way. I will post various thoughts, experiences and questions and if you feel like it has provoked a thought, story or question of your own, respond. If not, maybe the next week's will. If nothing else, reading it will give you a small window into who I am (not very exiting I know).
There will be no set pattern or theme for these entries. Some will be about an experience I may have had with family or friends. Some may seem more like prayer journals as I share what God is revealing to me and my response. Other times, I will be sharing church life issues and current projects that we may be working on. Still other times, it may seem like a social commentary. The point is, this blog will reflect the normal ebb and flow of everyday life. And let me say-the last thing I want to do is add more words and unoriginal thoughts to an already saturated culture! I am a person who is on a journey just like you, learning what it means to follow Christ in an increasingly post-modern society, and my prayer is that we can discuss these things together or that even if all you do is read, something of eternal value will be imparted.
3:05 PM
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3:10 PM
Fantastic Vince,
This is just the begining of a fantastic online journey...I look forward to future posts.
BANG ON MATE!....(thats a good thing) top
3:18 PM
wow! it is neat to read such insightful commentaries on one's life! anxious for more! top
4:18 PM
Express yourself freely, we are all listening. top
6:48 PM
very cool man. top
10:29 AM
Oh my goodness Uncle Vince! I was just playing on the computer at school and I typed in your name and found your site! At first I wasn't sure if it was you but then I saw something about Clayton and I was like, "whoa!" this is Uncle Vince. Anyway, just wanted to say hi and this is really cool!
Love, Alyse Donnachie top