Not to be misunderstood

I've been thinking about this for quite some time now. Blogging is such a fun outlet for me and I love to write. But I wonder how often a comment or post I've written can be taken the wrong way. I know I've been guilty of "hmm, that's a weird comment" and it's probably because I misunderstood! I strive to not be judgemental, ever. But I am human. And I know I've probably been less than kind in my thoughts at times and its most likely because I misunderstand the other person. Not just in blogging but in life!

This topic has also drawn me to some other issues in blogging. If you are fortunate like me, there are some incredible sisterhoods out there in bloggyland. Women who instantly become kindred spirits and friends. Bloggers you may not know a whole lot about except for what they write in a post. And I've been thinking....if we really knew everything, would we still be friends? Oh goodness I hope so. Would we be judgemental towards one another if we knew more than what we've read from the words on a blog? Oh goodness I hope NOT!

For example...

What if you found out you had different religions?

How about church denominations? Would you still be best bloggy buds if you disagreed on those issues.

Politics....not touching that one!

Past history. Things in our past that has not been pretty. We all have some of that "hidden" in our closets!

How about alcohol?

Marriage or parenting differences?




I have been so blessed by the blogging community. I am also blessed by the blogs I love in that they are positive, uplifting and gutt honest people. When it is said plain and simple, hopefully there is no misunderstanding. And if we disagree, it's okay with me!

I strive so hard to be a person who *what you see is the real me*. [Or read!] If you've been here long you know I'll be the first to point out the zit on my nose. I guess I just wanted to say that I am an open book. If you want to know something else about me, please ask.

I have felt compelled to just put it out there where I am coming from in what I believe as far as "religion". I want so much for this sweet blog of mine to be a reflection of God. He created laughter, so that's where most of my blogging material focuses. But I also want it to be without a doubt what I believe about Him! He has given me this gift to write and without giving Him acknowledgement or credit would be so very wrong!

I am a Christian. And with that term becoming so broad in this day and age, and "mixed reviews" by the behavior of some that claim to be a Christian, well what in the world does it mean to me? I believe that Jesus died on the cross for this pitiful sinner and I have made Him the leader of my life. I long for the day I will meet him face to face and spend eternity praising Him. I will never be perfect like Him, and I need to ask His forgiveness day in and day out, but I've learned to see myself as He does and strive to live a life He would be pleased with.

There are so many people hurting out there and my hopes are to be a blog of joy and realness. A blog that shines Jesus out of the monitor and into their day. So anyone who reads will know they are loved and life can really stink on this earth but there is so much more to hope in!

Because of Him!

My new blog friend Heather opened it up on her blog about who she is in what she believes. I nodded my head over and over as I read it. I'm encouraged by her honesty and really love her heart. Please read it!

If you've lasted this far on this long post, thank you for the comments you leave me each day. It's addicting I tell ya!☺ The love I hope to put out there comes back on me doubled. So thank you. I am so glad I discovered blogging and have made such sweet friends like you.

With love,