After blogging for a little over a year now, I have concluded that it is something that I would like to do for as long as I am able. I have noticed that the site has adopted a certain nature. I am overall pleased with this and have decided to communicate the "core values" of TheRestofSunday.com.
1. Gospel-Centered. This year has been a life-changing one to say the least. I have learned more about the gospel this year than any in my Christian life. More than this, I have seen the Good News embodied among my family and friends. As a result, the communication of such experiences and truths is something that is, and has been, very important to me. Therefore, I am committed to making TheRestofSunday.com a place where the gospel of Christ is communicated regularly, clearly and faithfully.
2. Honest. I am a Christian living in a fallen world. There are times, even as a pastor, when I struggle; when relationships get flat out messy - even ugly. There are times when I fail - as a minister, as a parent, as a husband and as a friend. And there are times that I feel as if heaven itself has come down. I think it is important to communicate what I am going through. My goal is to be as transparent and honest as I possibly can. The only ground for this is Christ who bought me and who has promised to finish what He started in me. Walking in light is the liberating way.
3. Pro-Active. I'm not sure if I was supposed to hyphenate that word or not :). Anyway, I do feel strongly about a few social issues. If you have read for any length of time, you probably have a good idea of what these issues are. I am dedicated to doing whatever I can to have pornography and abortion done away with. The process, however, is gospel-centered - that is, from the inside out. These practices exist because there is a demand for them. As the gospel changes hearts - hearts will demand them less. Consequently, they will be redeemed. I am dedicated to fighting for justice in these matters as well.
4. Concise. I have come to realize that long posts are a bit intimidating. I have therefore resolved to condensing each post to under 500 words. There are a few types of posts that simply do not allow the brevity - but, most will be manageable and respectful of people's time and energy.
5. Giving. I try to make everything posted something that the reader can learn/benefit from. My tendency for a weekly routine has been to give a summarized study from a book (like Plummer's book on interpretation), a post on apologetics, some theological/biblical insight that is relevant to everyday life, and one or two posts that share what I find interesting. It has been my goal from the beginning to provide a place where one is never the same after leaving the site. After all, the gospel never leaves a person the same way it found them (not my quote).
At the end of the day, TheRestofSunday exists to give "biblical rest to the continually reforming." May it be a means, in the hands of our Maker, of conforming us into the image of His Son. Grace and peace to all who read this blog.
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