Why I Have a Boring Blog
I read this verse again several days ago. Maybe you’re familiar with it.
“Don’t speak evil against each other, dear brothers and sisters. If you criticize and judge each other, then you are criticizing and judging God’s law. But your job is to obey the law, not to judge whether it applies to you.” (James 4:11, NLT)
It’s because of teaching from God’s Word in verses like this and others that I believe using my blog or Twitter feed to be critical of specific individuals or ministries is sin. You may disagree, but that’s why you never see me talk negatively about people or churches. That’s also why I don’t allow comments that do the same.
I know…I’m giving up traffic on my blog because of that. Criticism and controversy generates traffic. My site sponsors would probably love it if I started using this platform to call out people and turn this site into the Christian version of TMZ.
Yes, things could get a lot more exciting around here if I started calling out pastors and their churches. Instead, I’ve decided to generate conversation around ideas. By the way, feel free to push back on my ideas. Just don’t attack me personally. I like a good dialogue on ideas. That’s how I learn. (Maybe this is one of them.)
So, in the meantime, I’m going to try to follow God’s design for my life even with this website. Sorry I can’t fulfill your craving for rumors and gossip and a good ole’ fashion claim of heresy. I’m sure there are other websites available if that’s your thing.
And now you know why I have a boring blog.
bravo.
I won’t name any names, but that’s the exact reason I stopped reading some Christian Leadership blogs. I was downright embarassing! Left a bad, bad taste in my mouth.
Thanks for remaining true. We appreciate it.
way to take a stand! I like your ideas.
amen.
Great post, something I have to remind myself a lot, least I fall into temptation to fall into the negative side, and I do too many times. Something I am working on.
OUCH…and thanks for the kick in the pants. It gave me something to reflect on and see where I need to rise above in a few areas. Criticism is easy but what I take away from this verse, is it necessary. You have proven in your writing and posts that we are to lift up each other. I am glad I am a reader of the boring blog when in all actuallity it is not boring at all. Take this post for instance, it challenges us all to be more positive and walk in the God given call that was placed on our lives. Thanks for your positive and encouraging ramblings.
If that makes your blog boring, then Jesus must have been a pretty boring guy to hang around, too.
Thanks for taking away the temptation. I need all the help I can get!
You never directly criticize a church or a leader, you DO skewer some ministry practices, programs, and procedures (preach on, brother!) As a matter of fact, sacred cow is frequently on your menu offering. And a whole lot of people will not be able to distinguish criticism of their cows from criticism of them. Of course, that is their problem, not yours.
I like boring blogs if being positive and encouraging good dialogue and encouraging words is boring. Thanks for the reminder.
May God continue to bless you and your family, so you can bore us for years to come.
Merry Christmas!
i love hearing about people who are sticking to their principles showing real integrity.
Love your blog … I quit reading another POPULAR Christian leadership blog this year – hateful, spineless, anonymous gossip was allowed/invited in the comments. The site had some super helpful stuff, but a few posts left me more disgusted than inspired. Thanks for your stand.
And that Tony, my friend, is why we read your blog. Because it creates positive energy and ideas. Don’t change your strategy. Us readers are trying to catch up to it and perhaps even model it.
Yes! Please stay boring. Pray that I do also.
it may give you a boring blog, but it also gives you a respected blog.
rock on…
Did you just criticize the critical bloggers? Oh no, you didn’t just go there!
Tony… Thank you for taking the high road. I secretly considered turning my blog into a venue for getting the “true story” out there when it came to the criticism of major churches. My intention was to defend churches that I love like Newspring and Oak Leaf… but really I was just going to be providing another venue for people to Gossip.
Thank you for the post… very much needed.
(I’m enjoying Killing Cockroaches right now too)
I have experienced the same thing, as I don’t cater to the latest new bits or sound like the media does when swarming around celebs or athletes. I may not get all of the comments that others blogs do, my readers are amazing and have great things to say when they comment.
Thanks Tony!
Tony, I just finished reading an article from another blog that was laced with negativity. I left the article depressed (even though I agreed with it) and I come here and read your blog about being positive and a place to share and discuss ideas. You brightened my day back up. Thanks for that!
Tony, I want to applaud your for taking the high road! I’ve followed your blog & twitter feed for a while and find them to be informative and inspiring. I’ve learned a lot from you and may God continue to use you – you’re an asset to the Kingdom! Thanks again!
good call
I guess I must really be a boring person!
I love your tweets and your blog posts.
Hope the big ATL is treating you well sir Tony.
Thank you for leading with such a spirit of excellence.
It is awesome to see God pouring out through you as you
exhort and encourage others. Keep up the great work
Theresa
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