TGC Blog
Last week The Gospel Coalition Blog featured one of my blog posts from earlier this year.
Buzzard Blog Update
Many of you have asked me why my blogging has slowed down over the last several months. Here’s the deal: since switching my blog over to Wordpress last spring I’ve run into a number of technical glitches. And, during this time I’ve been tied up with some other projects. So, over the next few weeks I’m fixing those glitches and then I hope to return to regular blogging. Look for a relaunch of this blog very soon.
Blog Reading Break
It’s been about a month since I’ve read a blog. Usually I skim over 7-10 favorite blogs every day. It’s been a nice break to be out of the blog world for a while, to be unaware of what’s going on in the larger evangelical world and more exclusively focused on my ministry context. In a few weeks I look forward to reading blogs again. It was just time for a break.
Do you need a blog reading break?
Buzzard Blog ReLaunched
Buzzard Blog has a new look. Check it out.
The blog has moved from Typepad to Wordpress. I’ll be developing/tweaking the site over the coming weeks as I learn how to use Wordpress. Everything should work the same as before. Let me know if something’s broken. Disregard the old typepad url, stick with buzzardblog.com.
Feedback?
God Uses Blogs
Yesterday I received a comment on an old blog post, reminding me that God uses blogs, even silly little blogs like Buzzard Blog:
I just want you to know how much you have helped me, today im
experiencing my 2nd miscarriage in 10 weeks and i’m in pieces, i started
to really doubt my faith in the lord as i feel so so alone, but you
have brought me comfort, thank you. -Lisa
The comment comes from my post on January 6th of this year: Pregnancy, Miscarriage, Tears, & Trust.
Praying for you Lisa…
The First Ever Buzzard Blog Guest Post: Taylor Buzzard
Greetings, Buzzard Blog readers!
I am honored to have been invited by my husband to try out guest-blogging. It’s kind of like guest-starring on a TV show, but much more exciting. How so? My name won’t flash on the screen for a millisecond only to be forgotten. Rather, my article will be front and center for a whole day! Hopefully I can come up with something worthwhile to share so as not to waste your time.
A good way to kick off this venture might be to share a bit about how this guest-blogging gig all came to pass…
Throughout my life, I have been an achiever. I thrive on applying myself and seeing results. These characteristics held true as a student, as an athlete, and as a young newlywed working in youth ministry. I like to work hard and I like to create.
Over the past year and a half, I have experienced the immense joy of being a mother for the first time. I love this role. My first-born son, Cru, is 19 months old, and another son is due to arrive in 4 months. I did not grow up dreaming of marriage and family, and I certainly did not have my childrens’ names picked out by the time I reached high school (like some girls do). To be honest, I was intimidated by the motherhood task before me, and not certain of how I would perform. But, the Lord is faithful! He has channeled his joy through my son and directly into my heart, filling me up with awe of his glory to levels that I never could have imagined. I get so much delight from being a mom—it has become my surprise passion. I love feeding my son. I love bathing my son. I love chasing my son around our condo complex parking lot. I love taking him around town and observing him catch strangers’ eyes and strike up toddler conversation. I love telling him about Jesus. And I am so edified by our decision that I stay home to raise our children.
But, the past few months I have begun to feel a bit antsy. I have struggled with feeling useless, and doubting that I am using my energy and abilities to the extent that God desires. It has taken quite a bit of prayer and conversation to get to the bottom of “why”, but the mystery has been solved: I need an outlet, a way to continue using my gifts as in the days of old, to apply myself and to create on an adult level.
In my husband’s quest to find a solution, he kindly offered that I consider guest-writing for his blog. I’ve always enjoyed writing, and haven’t done it for some time. So, here I am! I’m a bit rusty, but I should get warmed up here in no time. Hopefully you blog readers will enjoy a bit of a feminine touch and perspective from time to time. And, I’d love to hear from mothers out there who have had similar struggles—comment away! Look out for an upcoming post with my reflections on Ted Tripp’s book, Shepherding a Child’s Heart.
~ Taylor Buzzard
Buzzard Blog Shutting Down
UPDATE: Happy April Fool’s Day! Yes, this was an April Fool’s joke. I’m not shutting down my blog.
This afternoon I realized this joke had really fooled some folks as I received voicemails from two close friends very concerned and curious about what was going on. If this post fooled two close friends, I know it fooled a good number of my regular readers. Sorry/that was fun.
By the end of this week I should be in a position where I can share more details…
For now, all I can do is give you a heads up and let you know that due to some very recent events in my life I’m having to shut down this blog. As soon as I’m able to communicate what’s going on, I will do so.
6 Reasons Pastors Should Blog
Two thumbs up for Abraham Piper’s recent post, 6 Reasons Pastors Should Blog. Here’s the intro:
In this article I want to convince as many pastors as possible to sit down and start a blog today. If I can’t convince them, then I want to convince churchgoers to hound their pastor until he does.
OK, all that’s overstatement, perhaps. You can still be a good pastor and not blog.
However, here’s why I think it would be good for you and your congregation if you did.
Now, click the link above and read the whole post.
