Over forty years ago I wrote a weekly column for the Harding Bison called “Faith, Facts, and Fun.” (Please don’t attempt to find those articles. I think a review of the movie The Graduate (1968) got me into big trouble!) Although I have written much in the ensuing years, I have not attempted weekly writing since then. So with just a little trepidation, I must confess that I’m pretty excited about starting this blog.
Here’s the direction I would like to go and the promises I am willing to make (This feels like the scene in Citizen Kane when Kane buys his first newspaper company…)
- I will be honest and truthful, but not blunt.
- I will try to limit myself to what I know about and not write about things I don’t know about.
- I will try to be helpful to you the Reader rather than just cathartic for my own benefit.
- I will stop when I’m finished.
In addition, it seems that blogging is better with a focus, so here is my current thinking. The areas I feel most comfortable in, where I believe that you might be interested as well, are as follows:
- Christian missions –especially foreign missions, and even more narrowly short-term missions.
- Christian culture – especially juxtaposed to western culture, and even more narrowly in family cultures.
- Bible study – I really want to share regularly things I learn about the living Word—it’s just who I am.
I look forward to the conversation with you.
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Mark,
It is good to see you doing this. It is always helpful when those who have experience in missions share those experiences. Martha and I have been fortunately to share a tiny portion of your journey–which has been a blessing to us.
And you have been a blessing to us too, Lynn.
Mark
Though some may think I’m a bit biased because Mark happens to direct my work, I give a hearty “Hurrah” for this forum! On some days I learn more at the lunch table with Mark in casual conversation that some of us learn an entire week! This will be a great space for creativity, exploration, and fun!!
I totally agree Craig!
Amen, Craig!
I look forward to your posts. Btw- My wife and I leave for Peine, Germany this summer to help with follow up work with LST.
Thanks, David. I’m jealous about your leaving for Peine this summer. Greetings to all our dear friends.
Hey there Uncle! I am looking forward to reading this blog. I love what you say so I am positive i will love what I read here. This makes me want to start blogging again.
Blessings on this new adventure of yours.
Thanks, Aaron. Haven’t seen you for a while.
Mark, I look forward to “reading in”
Great to hear from you, Pete? Are you going to Pepperdine this year?
Well done Mark! Looking forward to your thoughts and contributions.
Mark,
I am excited to read your blog. Just so you know, I will be teaching a class in Christian Mission’s at Eastern New Mexico University next Spring. I might seek your input, as I do plan tofeature short-term missions as a viable (and maybe the most realistic way) to stay involved in missions.
Blessings on your writing,
David
We’ve learned a lot together, haven’t we!! Wishing you well in Portales.
I am excited to be in on these next 40 years! I missed the first forty!! :o) We like keeping up with you guys.
Love to you and Sherrylee
You didn’t really miss the first 40, Gwen. You and Clyde were a great help to us very early on in Germany and continue to inspire us!