No, this isn’t it. This is just a blog about the ideal blog. Or rather, some of my own ideas on what the ideal blog might look like. Of course, the most important thing about blogging on MyChurch is not to write an intelligent sounding, Biblically accurate, beautifully-formatted blog. The most important thing is to reach out and connect with the community of fellow believers here. There are many different styles of blog writing, and everyone eventually develops their own. Oh yeah, and the other important thing about blogging is to have fun!
So without further adieu, the ideal MyChurch blog:
- is well formatted to facilitate easy reading
- utilizes a text size that is neither too large nor too small (see #1)
- does not involve too much scrolling to read it all
- may or may not include an image (visuals are completely optional)
- is more than just a link to a video or audio file (it's also nice to know why it's meaningful)
- represents an original thought or insight
- causes the reader to see God in a new or somewhat different way
- was not written at work!
- is not labored, overwrought, or tedious (don't over-analyze wording, just write)
- credits others for borrowed thoughts or content
- may use humor to make a serious point (although funny but pointless does keep things loose)
- had spelling and grammar checks done prior to posting!
- utilizes the “first person” point of view
- avoids preaching
- is not edited after being posted (no one writes intending to edit later, yet many of us do!)
- doesn’t plead for stars
- may invite feedback
- exalts God
- doesn’t belittle people (made in the image of God after all)
- may or may not include a Bible reference (yes it’s ok to write about your life!)
- is posted to one’s church blog, if applicable
- does not ask for money
- may ask for prayer
- does not embarrass one’s spouse
- is primarily written for an audience of One, but acknowledges the entire community
- has an appropriate and perhaps catchy title
- does not pick any fights or arguments
- shows great compassion for non-Christians
- does not employ long bullet lists
- treats hot button issues (e.g., tongues) with the utmost humility and sensitivity
- doesn’t take itself too seriously
- is personal and honest, though not overly revealing (nothing is "just between friends" on the www)
- disarms readers
- is easy to find
- will attract family, friends, and neighbors to visit MyChurch.org!!!
Anything else overlooked??
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