What's the Blog Idea?

In case I haven't communicated this enough elsewhere in this blog, the purpose of this collection of posts is to document and communicate the wonderful, interesting and otherwise incredible things I and others are seeing God do in our community. Is that to say we're special? Yes, but no more special than any other gathering of believers. Is that to say God isn't "moving" in other communities in this nation or around the world? No, absolutely not. All I'm (sometimes I'll use we) trying to do is "own" what's in my backyard. Own in the sense of reporting. I'll also explain my often liberal use of the word "we". Sometimes it's just a bad habit but I can honestly say that oftentimes I am accurately and fairly representing many of my brothers and sisters here in Siloam Springs. I can say this because many of us stay in regular honest dialogue and healthy debate. (I love you, brother Erik.)

I'm sure I will draw criticism as I will delve into controversial subjects. I'm okay with that. Not because I don't care but because I do care. In fact, I invite your feedback especially when it's intended to be helpful and caring. In no way am I trying to cram my own personal opinions down your proverbial throats. I am laying out a banqueting table and I am sure to offend tastes. I sincerely apologize in advance because that is only a nasty by-product and not my intention. But let us move through offense. Let us rejoice in the things we agree on and let us continue to discuss and debate the rest. Let us agree to remain open to the things that may be of the Lord and the things that move us into a closer relationship with Him.