Conviction

Conviction - a declaration that a person is guilty of an offense. the act of moving a person by argument or evidence to belief,agreement, consent, or a course of action; (dictionary.com)

So, I was convicted the other day over my blog. When I first began blogging, it was to share my "call" to a short-term mission trip to Scotland. I wanted my supporters to witness what their support enabled me to do and God to do to/through me. My blog then transitioned into an exploration of myself and my new home in Korea. It became a travelogue of my life in Asia and the journey I found myself on in meeting and marrying my husband, Derek. One more major transition - our move back to the states, a new church, a new season of life AND - A new baby!! So, yes, the past year has been full of pregnancy posts and baby brags. Where and when did my blog stop being predominately about the God who brought about all of these wonderful and precious gifts? I don't have an answer, I just have a correction course.

So, I'm going to try as a new, very busy mother, wife, daughter and friend to bring back the glory to God and not to myself. I'm pretty sure there are enough blogs out there to teach you new how-to's, to make you green with envy about a perfect family who takes perfect pictures, and to sound a soap box of change.  Thank you sweet friend (AP) for "convicting" me of my great offense - robbing God of the credit. I don't want to offend others through this blog, but it seems apt to say the Gospel is offensive in today's world. The offense it causes is one that challenges us to know ourselves better, to know God deeper and to love others greater.

Sometimes I'm uncomfortable writing things about my relationship with God on this blog. I'm afraid to hurt others feelings or to just be too emotional. It's a learning process. Thankfully I have a husband and son who love me despite my inability to put into words the greatness of God in a humble way.

Here goes...