Great Expectations

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Yesterday, someone e-mailed me and asked if I had written anything in my blog (OK, actually, the e-mail was about something else, but they did add that to the end). So, now I have two faithful viewers who pester me if I don't write. OK, pester might be too strong a word. But sometimes a gentle reminder is all that is needed.

This writing "thing" is new to me. Yes, I know, I wrote a "book" when I got my degree. But writing an academic thesis is not the same as writing to a blog. This is much harder. I mean, the people who read this are people who I interact with every week. If I say something stupid (can someone with a doctorate say something stupid? Yes, they can!!!!), they will call me on it immediately. And then I have to look them in the eye. Blogging is like writing in a journal--only everyone and their dog has access to it. It is a little bit intemidating.

I think part of my problem is that of expectations. Because I am a minister, people (especially those silly people in my congregation) expect that I think lofty, spiritual thoughts all the time. I must confess--that isn't true! In fact, too often I spend my time thinking about the average, everyday stuff that you think about. Like what to eat for dinner or what to do with the family for the holiday. Even at work, the job is often about fixing the plumbing, dealing with the finances or getting the technical stuff ready for a PT spelling bee. God is in the background of all I do, but it is mostly just average, everyday stuff. Nothing too dramatic or spiritual--nothing that looks good on the blog!

So, I guess what I am saying is that you shouldn't expect too much from my blog. I won't write everyday...that is too much like work! And some of what I say will be more like Homer Simpson than Homer (the Greek poet). So, don't expect too much.

Have a great 4th of July--stay safe and stay close to Jesus!

Jim