Why A Blog?

I am new to blogging. In fact, this is my very first time attempting this so here goes. To start with I wanted this first blog to answer the question, why am I blogging? Growing up I never was much of a reader. It wasn't until college that I read my first complete book. I immediately acquired a like for reading but my acquired like was not to read everything and anything, but to read things I was interested in. Mostly I am interested in reading fictional things and the thoughts of others. As a Pastor I find myself reading what others think and how they interpret things. I like reading things of this nature because it allows me to see the heart of people and get to know them better even if I never have the opportunity to meet them. My desire to begin blogging comes from this same idea. My goal is to post thoughts, ideas, and insights that will challenge you, the reader, to think, consider, and grow more in your faith. If someone who is not of the Christian faith follows and reads my post I hope they see and feel the love of God. I never want to sound arrogant, argumentative, or unteachable. I encourage dialogue and hope these post are insightful and encouraging to all who read them.