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It’s Pronounced “Blog” as in “Log!”

Posted by Elder Roy on Apr 6, 2007 in Bishop's blog | 3 comments

Welcome! My name is Brian Greene and I am the senior pastor of our church, Pentecostal Tabernacle. I am also bishop in an organization called the U.P.C.A.G. (United Pentecostal Council of the Assemblies of God). The people attending our church simply call me Bishop Brian. The title of this post is for those who are as technologically challenged as I am. You may be wondering, “What in the world is a blog? And why would a pastor start blogging?” Well, to answer the first question, I’ll admit I had to look up what the word “blog” meant. And I discovered that “blog” is a condensed form of the phrase “web log.” Wikipedia defines blog as “a user-generated website where entries are made in journal style… Blogs provide commentary or news on a particular subject. The ability for readers to leave comments is an important part of most blogs.” The italicized portion of this definition is why I’ve entitled my blog I Invite Your Thoughts. There’s a lot happening in today’s world and I’m curious as to what’s really on people’s minds. What are they really thinking when it comes to the events of our day? Better yet, are people actually thinking when it comes to things that are happening all around them? You may find my blog quite different from your expectations of a minister’s blog. There’s nothing wrong with writing about “How to Get Closer to God,” but my desire in blogging is to do something different from the preaching I do during a typical Sunday morning sermon. I want to discuss subject matter that is off the beaten trail. I want to discuss things that may be important to our lives but somehow manage to fly under our radar, escaping our notice. My post next week will be about Anna Nicole Smith. I really hope that you come back to read it. And remember, after you read my posts, I invite your...