I think I've been having a bit of an identity crisis as a blogger.

I read a lot of other blogs. And the truth is, it seems everyone can write these days. They're clever and well-written. And there's a billion of them. To be honest, what I'm offering seems...well...lost in the shuffle. I know, I know...poor me!

Hence, my lack of posts lately. I think, "What could I possibly offer? Who's really going to read this? Maybe I should try to be more clever...or funny...or serious. Why did I start this whole blog thing in the first place?"

And then it hit me. I need to get back to my roots.

Look. I'd be lying if I said it didn't matter to me if anyone ever reads this. And I'd be lying if I said that I don't care if people don't find it to be a good read.

But this was never about me.

I enjoy blogging. It helps me sort out my thoughts. And I don't want to get caught up in comparing my blog with all the others. This blog, my friends, isn't about me. It's about the God of the Universe. I don't want to get sucked into worrying about who's reading and what they think. No offense...it's just that what you think of ME doesn't matter. Not really. All that matters is what you think of God.

Maybe there are only two people who will read each post. One, a follower of Christ and the other, a beautiful soul who hasn't really decided if they believe all this God stuff. In either case, I want to make the most of each post.

I started this blog hoping to get people, Christian or not, to THINK. It's just too easy to go through everyday life, going through the motions. I refuse to let that happen to me. And I want to challenge others to not let it happen to them either. THAT is why this blog exists.

If you're the one Christian reading this, my question to you is: Are you really LIVING, or are you just trying to get by each day? To me, it seems that most of us are totally missing out on the life of adventure and faith and joy that God calls us to! For crying out loud, WHY?!! For some, it's because you're too stinkin' busy (yeah, I said it!). For others, it's because you're too tired. For some, it's because you're so focused on yourself and what you DON'T have that you don't even realize what you DO have. Many are so busy always putting all of their hope in the NEXT stage of life that they will never experience what God is doing NOW. We make life about us. Sorry, but it's true. Can I just ask you then, how can you expect the Holy Spirit to move in you? Sadly, our lives end up looking pretty much look like everyone else's. Pretty sure that's not what God intended. I promise you, life with God - truly being led by His Spirit - is ANYTHING but mundane and routine!!! If you're in survival mode, can I just challenge you to get on your knees and BEG for Him to wake you up?!! Beg for His Spirit to really take over. Step out in faith...for real. Trust Him. He's big enough.

If you're the one non-follower reading this, my question to you is: What are you doing to figure out for sure what's real and what isn't? I'll keep this one simple. If you're in this in-between stage where you just don't know what to think about it all, figure it out. After all, the answer to this question about God will affect EVERYTHING. Every decision you make. How you react to tragedy in your life. How you view death. Understanding your purpose on this planet. There is no greater decision you could possibly make. So figure it out. Crack open a Bible and start reading. Ask a Christian who's not off their rocker for some help understanding it. Go sit out somewhere in nature, turn off all noise-making devices, and think for awhile.

Ah, it feels good to get back to why I started this in the first place.

Sorry for the detour.