So, I have taken time to contemplate and realize that for me to preach is like me trying to be something I'm not. Now, my family members may disagree with me on this point, but I have to look more carefully at what I do well and who I am.
My goal of trying to demonstrate what we can learn from kids or their importance in a community is no different, but I can do this by sharing anecdotes from my experience. In telling anecdotes, I can share the passion that I feel about kids more genuinely. If I do otherwise I will spend my energy worrying about whether I am preaching well or keeping the attention of those who are listening.
I will also share some of these stories on this blog as we go along. Perhaps readers could provide feedback for me as to whether the anecdotes do their job.
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Anecdotes are always better than preaching. You make your points in a way that, as you said, shows your passion. Anecdotes also keep the interest of readers more than "preaching", at least as we traditionally use that word.
I know what you mean about wondering if people read your posts. I always like getting comments, but I don't get many. That's why it surprised me so much when I mentioned my blog to somebody in casual e-conversation, and she said, "YOU'RE the one who writes that?" I had no idea she had ever read it.
I appreciate your comment on my blog. "The Holy Longing" is a great book, one I wish I had been capable of writing.
And you're right, my blogging will remain sporadic until my book is finished. After that I'm planning at least three times a week.
Keep doing what you do here. More importantly, keep doing what you do with the kids.
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