I read a lot of blogs.

I read blogs about leadership.  I read blogs about technology.  I read blogs about family ministry.  I read blogs about popular culture.  I read blogs about sports.  I basically read blogs about anything and everything.

I read blogs by pastors.  I read blogs by teachers.  I read blogs by friends and family members.  I even read blogs by people I generally disagree with.    

I read lots of blogs by lots of different people about lots of different topics.

In fact, I currently follow about 100 blogs, and I read (or at least skim) all these different blogs on a regular basis for two reasons. 

First, I read blogs to stay informed with what’s happening in the world.  I don’t read newspapers anymore, but instead I keep up with what’s happening in the world through various blogs. 

As a pastor, I need to know what’s happening in the world so I can speak to it.  Blogs help me “stay current”, and the different perspectives of various bloggers gives me insight into how everyday people are responding to what’s happening in the world.   

I never want to be guilty of ignoring what’s happening all around me, but instead, I want to be constantly leveraging what’s happening in the world to point people to our Savior.  Blogs help me do this better.

Secondly, I read blogs to get fresh ideas, to learn new practices, and to stay up to date with current thoughts and trends.   

Almost every day, I come face to face with a brilliant thought, amazing idea, or helpful principle that helps me do my job better.  And the best part is, I don’t have to read an entire book to discover it. 

Anyway, I read a lot of blogs. 

And I don’t think I’ll be stopping anytime soon.