I’ve been running this blog for a few years now. I keep wondering when my well of ideas is going to dry up. Sometimes, the post is a bit weak, but over all I still have things to say.
This week, I thought I’d explore my motivation. I’ll try to be honest…….both with myself and with you. We’ll both do better if my goals are out in the open.
First off all……who am I?
In order of importance:
I am a Christian.
I am a husband, father, and grandfather.
I am looking for the truth…….even if it hurts.
I am an intellectual and a bit of a philosopher. I try hard to use solid logic to move from one idea to the next.
In general, I am a social and fiscal conservative…….you probably guessed. I try to limit the politics in my posts, though sometimes it creeps in.
What do I believe?
I believe that we were created by an intelligent being and put here. This amazing world is no accident.
I believe that the creator put us here for a purpose and has expectations of us………and plans for us………..though I often have trouble clearly identifying those expectations.
I believe that the creator’s primary expectation is that we will love him and love each other.
I believe that there is a world outside of our physical, temporal world and that world is our true home. It is where we belong……..and we will spend eternity there. It is timeless……. eternal. It is divided into a very nice place and a place that is terrible.
I believe that we will ultimately return to that eternal world where we will be permanently sorted between the nice place, paradise, and the terrible place, hell.
I believe that the sorting will hinge on the grace of the creator, Jesus. It will be determined not by the good and the bad that we have done; but, rather by the fact that we recognize Jesus and honor him.
I believe that the great truths that we need to know to live in this temporal world are found in the Bible.
What is my goal with this blog?
I want as many people as possible to join me in paradise.
I don’t want anyone to wind up in hell. I would like for hell to be a quiet, lonely place.
Someday, I want you to sit down with me over a great cup of coffee in a quaint waterfront cafe in paradise.
And if, today, I annoy you in the process, please forgive me.
You can thank me later.