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What writing 1500 blogs has taught me

Writing 1500 blogs has taught me that I know far less than I once thought I knew. Writing blogs has been like a cave where each passage leads to a bigger and more spectacular room. Writing blogs has taught me how compared to the vastness of God, I know very little indeed.

Writing 1500 blogs has taught me to be faithful. Through countless times where I did not feel like taking the time to write a blog, during times of sickness, turmoil and being so busy I could not see straight; staying faithful to writing blogs has taught me the true essence of what it means to be faithful.

Writing 1500 blogs has allowed me to grow in ways I never dreamed possible. Without question, I have learned more the past five years writing blogs than I did the previous 35 years (including three years in Bible School). Writing blogs has forced me to grow up and quit acting like a spoiled child.

Writing 1500 blogs has made me organize my thoughts, write with clarity and communicate with love. It is indeed painful for me to look back at some of my early blogs when it took me nearly 2000 words to say something I have learned to say in 500. Being verbose does not guarantee being right.

Writing 1500 blogs has enabled me to fulfill a lifelong desire of having a few close friends and a host of acquaintances. I certainly feel like the luckiest man alive to have the support and prayers of so many beautiful people. It is amazing how God has used blogs to knit hearts together in His love.

A couple of years ago I made the decision that I was going to devote all my writing, ministering and giving to Christian Blog. I ceased writing on a secular site and funneled all my energy, passion and giving to this site. Never once have I wavered in my commitment to this site and its owner.

There are no words in my vocabulary to express my gratitude for this site and what it has enabled me to do. For nearly 30 years I had wanted to write what I felt about God and living for Him, but I never felt inspired to write a book. This site has turned out to be my “book”, complete with 1500 chapters.

I have been called crazy for devoting so much to Christian Blog. Well, if I were so crazy, why am I so blessed as I continue to share my heart a few times a week? If I were so crazy, how has God taken such good care of Blest and me? I may be crazy but I am blessed.

Thank you for reading my blogs and pushing past areas of disagreement to see my heart. Thank you for all the times your prayers have sustained me and your loving support has inspired me. Thank you for being true friends, prayer partners and people who get blessed reading what I have to say. You humble me and inspire me to continue striving to be a Blessing 2 You!

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Posted: Aug 21 2012 04:15:21am by blessings2you+
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Author: John Abela+
Posted Aug 21 2012 04:53:01am
  Thank you for bringing, and being, such a huge blessing to the ChristianBlog.Com Community!

Author: blessings2you+
Posted Aug 21 2012 04:57:11am
  Thank YOU for providing this site, putting up with all the junk associated with running this site and pouring your heart, soul and life into this site so people like me can be blessed by it.

Author: kreynolds+
Posted Aug 21 2012 06:23:02am
  Fifteen hundred blogs. I am sitting here right now thinking about how those blogs have been ministering to me for nearly five years. I cannot count the number of times God has used one of your blogs to say to me exactly what I needed to hear at that moment. I know I am not alone in that for others have told me that as well.

Few people are aware of how much support you have poured into this site. Most people simply see a man who has written 1,500 blogs. Your friends however know there is much more to it than just that. You care deeply about this site and the members of this community and you put that into action.

There are people who simply say, "I can't." You on the other hand ask God, "What can I do?" and therein lies the difference. You seek the direction of God and then do as He directs and let Him take care of all the "details" like providing the means to do so.

May we all learn to do the same.

Congratulations on your 1,500th blog, my friend and brother. You are a blessing 2 me!

Blessings!

K :princess:

Author: blessings2you+
Posted Aug 21 2012 06:32:37am
  It goes without saying that of all the people God has allowed me to get to know and become friends with on this site, you are at the top of the list. It is incredible to think of how this little online blogging site enabled God to develop close friendships and bonds that cannot be broken.

Thank you for being my number one supporter and commenter for years. I am so thankful my blogs have been a blessing to you. You and your wonderful husband have been a huge blessing to Blest and me. Thank you for being a friend that sticks closer than a sister.

Kirk

Author: savedbyegrace+
Posted Aug 21 2012 07:10:04am
  Congrats on finding your calling as evidenced by 1500 blogs. Some may think that you are crazy for devoting so much time to ChristianBlog, but seriously, you -- we have no idea the impact each and every blog is making in the farthest corners of the world wide web. The word of God does not go out and return void. Thank you for spreading the Word!

And how much we all learn about blogging after our first several. You say you have learned to be more succinct. I learned that it's not my job to be the Holy Spirit to everyone who posts a blog


Author: blessings2you+
Posted Aug 21 2012 08:07:46am
  Thanks gracie for your very truthful comment and for being such a good friend all these many years. Although the people have come and gone, there remains a group of us who hearken back to the early days when just about everything around here was a wee bit different. Changes come and go along with people, but the Word of God remains the same and ever faithful.
Thanks,
Kirk

Author: Lum Patterson+
Posted Aug 21 2012 07:14:34am
  blessings2you, your writing has been an inspiration to more people than you will ever know. I look forward to reading your next 1500 blogs. Yours in Christ, Lum

Author: John Abela+
Posted Aug 21 2012 07:22:21am
  That is soooo true!

I just had to look this number up... all of the blogs Kirk has published have been viewed just over 1,600,000 times!

One man. 1500 blogs. Viewed 1.6 million times!

Author: savedbyegrace+
Posted Aug 21 2012 07:28:09am
  1.6 million views of God's word. And they call B2Y crazy for spending "so much time" on CB. Thanks for looking that up, John. That number is ginormous.


Author: kreynolds+
Posted Aug 21 2012 07:31:26am
  I agree John, that is amazing! Thanks for putting all of this into perspective.

Author: blessings2you+
Posted Aug 21 2012 08:09:51am
  Thank you for the exhortation regarding the next 1500. I am trying to make it to 2000 before 2200 lol.

Seriously, thank you for reading and I am thrilled to know you get blessed reading them.

Kirk

Author: blessings2you+
Posted Aug 21 2012 08:13:20am
  It absolutely astounds me that over 1,500,000 people have viewed what I have written. I had no idea the number was that high. Oh how I thank God for the avenue by which I can share the Word of God as well as my heart. Thank God for Christian Blog, that is all I can say!
Kirk

Author: blest+
Posted Aug 21 2012 08:44:37am
  Little did I guess, back when you first told me you were blogging on a Christian blog site... {what is blogging and what on earth is a Christian blog site?} ... little did I imagine that you would continue doing that and reach this milestone! Little did I imagine that I (wha? me!) would join that same Christian blog site! And never ever in my wildest imaginings would I have guessed what a blessing this site and the people on this site would be to us both.
Thank you for being God's Number One Blessing 2 Me.
blessings 2 You, my Man of God ~
your blest

Author: blessings2you+
Posted Aug 21 2012 09:17:26am
  You, more than anyone else on earth, know the struggle I have gone through as I fought to find where and how God wanted me to serve. As you say, never in a million years did I think CB would fulfill that desire when I joined, but it has.

Next to knowing my blogs have blessed some people over the years, the greatest joy I have is your being involved and blessed by and a blessing to so many on this site too. Thank you for your love, support and understanding as we follow the road wherever it leads.

Kirk

Author: bethy+
Posted Aug 21 2012 01:25:30pm
  If you are crazy then i pray that more had that same sort of craziness.

In all the years that I have been here I have witnessed you witness to the world via blogs, I have witnessed you quieten arguments, I have witnessed you speak truth when the truth needs to be spoken. But more than that I have witnessed you be a faithful servant of The Lord... that is the kind of crazy I admire. And you I admire.

Congrats on such a milestone.

b.

Author: blessings2you+
Posted Aug 22 2012 04:32:54am
  Thank so much for the very kind words of encouragement. Sometimes I forget that what I write and do really does help others. It refreshes my heart to hear my labor is not in vain. Thank you again for being such a good friend all these many years.
Kirk

Author: kiwibird+
Posted Aug 21 2012 02:02:27pm
  I would like to think that on such an auspicious occasion I could say something profound but eloquence is not my strong suit! I thank God for your faithfulness and the opportunity to get to know more of God through you. I pray that as you continue to serve God and serve others you will experience the richest of blessings in your life (I'm including Blest in that prayer )

Hugs
kbird

Author: blessings2you+
Posted Aug 22 2012 06:23:56am
  I thought what you wrote WAS profound and eloquent, especially since I cannot even spell that word most of the time. Thank you for your words from the heart and for all the incredible support, prayer and mutual faith you have shared with Blest and me over the years. Please know we are praying also for you as you face yet more challenges. Thank you for not only all you said but the joy it is to know you.

Kirk

Author: revgenlink+
Posted Aug 21 2012 02:50:18pm
  B2Y, You (and Blest) cannot help but be blessed! You are both a blessing and inspiration to many people. And, most of all, you bless God through your faithfulness in writing blogs that truly honor Him. Keep writing. Thank you!

Author: blessings2you+
Posted Aug 22 2012 04:42:36am
  Thank you dear friend for the kind words. You know as well as I how difficult it is at times to keep going and the prayers and encouragement of dear friends helps so much. Thanks.
Kirk

Author: iraqivetsgtret+
Posted Aug 21 2012 04:16:27pm
  i'll just let "my military come out. thank you for all you do and continue to do at this ministry. the most touching thing anyone has done for me in the past few years( other than my wife sending me to a day spa for my 51 birthday) is when you sent me a "real christmas card last year. be encouraged and blessed and thank yyou

Author: blessings2you+
Posted Aug 22 2012 04:44:32am
  Isn't it funny how something as simple as a card can have a profound impact on us? I am so blessed to hear it blessed you. Thank you for being a trusted friend over the years and I truly thank God for you.
Kirk

Author: Shani Matthews+
Posted Aug 21 2012 05:06:28pm
  Hey mate! Congrats on reaching this amazing milestone! I think everyone has already said what I wanted to say, so i will just add my thanks for your faithfulness to CB. Bring on the next 1500 blogs! :)

Author: blessings2you+
Posted Aug 22 2012 04:46:23am
  Thank you Shani for the exhortation. One thing is for sure, I will keep writing blogs as longs as I am physically able and mentally sound enough to write them. Thank you for your words dear friend.
Kirk

Author: Billy Beard+
Posted Aug 21 2012 07:21:33pm
  Congratulations brother. 1500 blogs in a little less than five years. Truly awesome. You have done what very few will do. I always look for B2Y's blog, and it just seems wrong when they are not there as regular as they generally are.

You have definitely been faithful writing blogs, and supporting and growing this site. Look forward to many more. God Bless.

Author: blessings2you+
Posted Aug 22 2012 04:49:11am
  Thank you for your kind thoughts brother. Of all the things I regret, not being able to come see you again is near the top of the list. I remain amazed how one short lunch can cement two hearts together.

I wish I could still write daily but it is too much what with our home business and my truckload of physical woes. I promise to keep writing as often as I can and to write what the Lord lays on my heart to write. Thanks for your words.
Kirk

Author: poodlelady+
Posted Aug 21 2012 07:47:23pm
  Congrats B2Y,

I have learned so much reading your blogs and I'm looking forward to reading the next 1500.

Blessings
pooh

Author: blessings2you+
Posted Aug 22 2012 04:51:14am
  Oh dear friend Pooh. I know the turmoil you are going through and it means so much to me that you took the time to respond to this blogs. Please know that I too am praying for you and I thank God you have a family surrounding you with faith and prayer. Thank you for reading so many of my blogs and I thank God they have blessed your life.

Kirk

Author: bubbavela+
Posted Aug 22 2012 04:43:49pm
  Thanks for all the times that you let our Lord speak through you!

Many Blessing,
bubba

Author: blessings2you+
Posted Aug 22 2012 05:13:49pm
  Thank you bubba for stopping by and I certainly do pray that I can continue to be the instrument by which the Lord can speak.
Thanks again,
Kirk

Author: jdjames+
Posted Aug 25 2012 05:24:21am
  I'm still so new here, but reading everyone's comments and your 1500th blog, has been such an inspiration. I'm so thankful to have the fellowship of CB and for the encouraging and enlightening words of so many bloggers. Thank you for yours always. jd

Author: blessings2you+
Posted Aug 27 2012 06:08:04am
  Those comments have been an inspiration for me too! That is one of the wonderful things about this site, it is full of people who care enough to comment and write blogs that meet the needs of those reading at that time. In other words it is the Body working together as God planned. Thanks for YOUR comment and for all the blogs you are writing.
Kirk

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