6 Reason I Do Not Read Your Blog
First, notice I did not say this is “6 Reason I Do Not Comment On Your Blog,” it is “6 Reasons I Do Not Read Your Blog.” There is a difference. There are many blogs I read each week, but rarely do I comment. Just because I do not comment is not meant to say it was not a good article, my thoughts would not have added anything significant to the article itself.
There are several blogs I read from time to time and greatly enjoy. They challenge me and cause me to think about what I believe. To them, I graciously say thank you and keep writing. To the others, here are “6 Reasons I Do Not Read Your Blog.”
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I did not know you had a blog – There are millions of blogs out there, but I need to know why I should read yours. Give me a reason to read what you write; state your purpose and write it as well as live it. Promote it! Use Facebook, Twitter, Google+, email or another way and tell others why they need to be inspired you.
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You write the status quo – I am not interested in the status quo, I want material that is relevant and challenging, not the typical words every one knows, but words from your heart. Stop holding back from making people upset and challenge their minds so they can begin living better. Remember, Jesus was not the status quo.
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I am not challenged – While your writing is good, I find no challenge to go out and live better. It is a page of words, but just words. Give me some inspiration to live better and share the message with others. Challenge me, break me, upset me and most of all keep me on track.
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Tell me about you, not what you know – I want to hear the practicality. I want to hear how you are making knowledge work in your life, your ministry and your family. Having knowledge is extremely important, but I also want to hear how you are using your knowledge. Tell me about it.
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Back up your claims – If you make claims, give me a source. I want evidence which makes sense, not facts that are misrepresented.
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Show compassion – You might show compassion for the homeless, the poor and the fatherless, but are you showing compassion for your enemies. Stop bashing them and begin praying for them before you write. In fact, give me the facts about them and let me see what you mean.
So, why aren’t you reading my blog?
Just a thought,
Personal note:
The word “blog” bugs me. It sounds like some weird disease. Anyway, thanks for stopping by.
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It is pretty difficult challenge sometimes to stay away from the sterile and the cliche and go get some fresh perspective on the topics that we write on. It seems that it is most difficult for Christian bloggers. Sometimes we write about the lessons we learned in Sunday School as a kid.
Rick,
Great point. I try to read articles that challenge me to move, not to be comfortable. For me, the truth can be made into a challenge even in using past life experiences.
Thanks for stopping by.