Natural

Lately I've been off my schedule it seems. I haven't been writing at the same time each day, so it's writing whenever and wherever I can. I wish I could blame it on the time change, but this existed before the hour of sleep was ripped from our pillows. Hopefully I'm not the only one out there who ever gets off their schedule!

I'm working towards getting back on a predictable writing pattern. Hopefully late night posts will lessen, but I offer this one tonight. The significance of the book in the picture is simply this: I love books like these!

It's funny, my wife and I have talked about getting back to all things natural in our lives, as it seems to be unorchestradedly (if that's a word) happening to us. One of the "natural" draws in my life is nature itself. So books like this are awe-some to me as I get to leaf through pages of images of God's beautiful creation. It's inspiring and invigorating to me.

And that's it... I'll see you in the morning... ;)

On Track

Its been a busy month with a lot of celebrations, time with family, and living out of suitcases. We are so blessed as a family.

I am excited to get into a writing routine for the new year. I thoroughly love writing - specifically from what's deep in my heart, and I feel that is what has the best chance to add value to someone's life. We are all living real life and so "real" posts are more desirable than packaged ones, at least from my perspective.

So hopefully the posts will become more consistent in terms of time of day - and hopefully that time isn't after midnight anymore.

Heart Words

One thing I am learning about blogging is that for me, I get the most enjoyment when I am able to put into words the passions, convictions, and thoughts that reside deep inside of me. That's what makes the time and effort well spent.

I am realizing the commitment level needed to be able to write on things near and dear to my heart is high. It takes time, reflection, energy and effort to recognize what is in my heart and then put those concepts, emotions and passions into written form. At least that is how it is for me.

I also believe that if I am neglecting my time with the Lord, my inspiration runs dry in many ways. He is my source of inspiration, He is my greatest and innermost desire. The Holy Spirit is the one who even helps me formulate words that accurately express the things in my heart. He is the fountain of my inspiration and desires so to speak, and when I am not drinking from that fountain, my inspiration runs dry.

Jesus is the source of life for me, and He is for all of humanity, though some recognize it while others don't. It is in God we find truth, Jesus being that Truth. He holds the answers for life, both in this life and life eternal. In Christ, we can see through the deceptions of the age, grow in holiness, and renew our minds to think according to truth.

And so, He is my ultimate inspiration. Without Him, I have nothing to write, nothing meaningful to me. Now sure, I could write on things important to me separate from Christ such as my family, my struggles, and convictions, but ever since I found life in Him, He is the river of life that gives even greater meaning to things that are already important to me.

I am new to this. Sharing my thoughts on a regular basis. Each blog is different and each blogger writes for different reasons. For me, my writing is closely connected to my heart. And as a Christian, I believe you would find Christ at the center of my heart. I don't think I say that in pride, but for the simple fact that He is everything to me! He is the only one that helps me make sense of the world around me, and breathes life into my very existence.

And so, I write.

Shout Out

Let me just tell you, I'm digging this blogging stuff! It's a lot of fun. It excites me to come down and write. Not sure why exactly, but that's OK :) I know I am only a few days into writing, but I am truly enjoying it.

I have had it in my heart for a while to blog. It seemed I never found the time to start one, or more accurately, never made the time. But it was there - a desire to write, blog style.

The other day I was tracking my tweeps and came across an inspiring post on Christopher Hopper's blog that he posted to his Twitter feed. He talked about a commitment he made a few months ago to blog every day, and the results of him doing that.

That was all I needed.

Soon thereafter my blog was born. Honestly, with not much before-thought, I started the blog and created the name, and got rolling right away.

So anyway, I want to give a big shout out to Christopher and his commitment to writing, and his blog, for helping me get over the hump. If you don't know this man, or follow his blog or tweets, I highly encourage it. Christopher lives life big as his blog states, and you can be a part if it through his blog.

And, I made the same commitment to myself. Blog everyday. Otherwise, it doesn't seem worth it.

Let's go.