A few years ago, my wife and I got to know a wonderful student at Ohio University named Jen. She was active leading Bible studies for Campus Crusade for Christ, she worked for our law firm (yes, I’m a lawyer and a pastor), and she babysat our daughter. After graduation, Jen moved to France to teach, and has since moved to Japan. Jen’s blog has allowed us to keep track of this remarkable young woman even though she’s halfway around the globe!
What’s that have to do with anything? Just as Jen’s blog allows her to stay in touch with countless friends around the world, my prayer is that this blog will help me fulfill the call the Lord has placed on my life – way beyond the sound of my physical voice. As a pastor and teacher, I’m responsible for training ministers – the saints in my church. (Ephesians 4:11-12). Also, before He left earth destined for His seat at the right hand of the Father, Jesus commanded us all to make disciples of all the nations. If a little blog can help me to train ministering saints and to make disciples of the Lord Jesus Christ in all the nations – without ever leaving Athens - then let’s blog on!
As I blog, my prayer is the same as David’s: “Let the words of my mouth and the meditaiton of my heart be acceptable in Your sight, O LORD, my strength and my Redeemer.” (Psalm 19:14 NKJV).