This is probably the 4th or 5th time I’ve started a blog. Every time previous to this I’ve hit the same wall. My life is boring. But recently I’ve begun to rethink a lot of things about writing and its benefits.

For one thing, not many people know exactly what has been going on in my life over the past few years. The exceptions are my immediate family and a few (very few) close friends. I’ve learned a lot and I feel like my broader circle of friends and acquaintances could benefit from understanding a little bit more about me.

For another, in person I can come across as a very bone-headed person (even guilty of this online every-so-often). I think that with a little discipline I could successfully communicate my ideas and convictions in a way that doesn’t put people off. At least that’s my goal. I even have a few specific people in mind. My prayer is that those people will subscribe to this blog and as a result understand me a little better

Thirdly, I’m right at the beginning of a very exciting part of life. I have been married now for a little over 4 months and my wife and I will move into our first home in less than a month. We don’t have children, but we will (in God’s providential timing) and with that will come all kinds of valuable lessons. We’re even planning a few short term trips to Scotland to encourage our sister churches and pastors as they labor to bring that country back under the covenant of grace.

Fourthly, our nation is in a sad state. The church is divided as well. This makes me sad, but I have hope in the future because of the promises found in Scripture. I find myself wanting to grab my fellow believers by the shoulders and give them a good shake. One of my greatest desires is to see the Church wake up to the amazing promises found in Scripture. If we would do this, all questions of government and war and suffering would disappear.

And now, here is my one request. . .

Please listen. Please consider the things I write. I know not everyone (perhaps no one in some instances) will agree with the things that I say. I’m not interested in changing minds. If the Spirit chooses to change your mind that is His business. What I am interested in is being understood.

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