This isn’t so much a new post as it is a remark about all of my posts; that is, I would love to receive more (read: some) comments and feedback on my blog. If you read a post and have something to say in response, please do so. And if you have suggestions about what might generate more comments and even more readers, feel free to let me know.
Otherwise, to everyone who drops by Grace Notes and especially those who have signed up to follow this blog: I hope you enjoy it, thanks for your support, and keep reading!
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Published by Derek Melanson
Greetings!
The most important thing about me is not first and foremost about me. It’s about the person of Jesus. I receive my identity, my purpose, and my very breath and life from Jesus. Colossians 1:16 says it well. Speaking of Jesus, there the apostle Paul writes, “All things have been made through him and for him.” Who I am, I am because of who he is. And because through him I have been reconciled to God, I now live to orient my life around him. I don’t always do this very well. So I’m grateful for the good news of God’s forgiveness.
Since August 2002 I have been married to a beautiful, wonderful Christian woman. Because of her, my life has been much more of an adventure than it would otherwise have been. She’s loving, smart, funny, determined, and real. Being her husband is a privilege and a joy.
And our joy has multiplied. We have three children. One girl and twin boys. They’re fun, silly, energetic, smart, and exhausting. All unique individuals, they keep us on our toes. Thanks to them, our home is filled with a lot of laughter.
We also have two dogs: a 10-year old mixed poodle-terrier named Sneaker and a 1-year old yorkie named Izzy.
On top of all this, God has also called me to be a pastor. Our church is a small, rural church filled with loving, faithful people. Working with them to live out the good news of God is a great gift.
What else? Well, I happen to like the following things (in no particular order of favourites): playing guitar, writing (obviously!), reading (theology, classic fiction), a variety of movies and TV shows but especially those in the sci-fi/adventure/fantasy/super-hero genres, Dairy Queen Chocolate Extreme Blizzards, buffalo wings, salsa, Doc Martens, Grip6 belts, and Birkenstock sandals. I love my children’s laughter and my wife’s smile. And I love that God — in his abundant grace — allows me to enjoy any of these things.
There. Now you really know me.
I hope you enjoy and get something out of reading my blog. I’d love it if you made some comments on a post or two. Normally, I usually post several times a week. Though occasionally I can go as long as a week or more without doing so. Fear not! I will post again!
Peace,
Pastor Derek
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I find your topics to be very relevant and enjoy reading your viewpoint on your personal everyday events and how your life and all of our lives intersect with our faith. It’s tough being a Christian in today’s society. There are so many things that are “broken”. I don’t get to read all of your posts but I catch as many as I can. I love to write as well and started a blog some time ago, but I am having trouble keeping it up. It’s a great outlet and there always seems to be someone who identifies with how you are feeling, even though you might have thought “is it just me??” Thanks for taking the time to give your readers thought provoking material.
Thanks, Michelle. I appreciate your feedback. I’m glad that what I write has been relevant and helpful to you. That’s what any writer wants.
Being a Christian is always a challenge. We can be grateful that our relationship with God isn’t based on our effort but on his grace. Yes, we are called to make every effort, but our efforts never save us; only God does that.
If you like writing and have thought of starting a blog, you could simply decide in advance how often you plan on posting and let your readers know. If it’s once a week, once a month, at least they will know. But do it because you love to write.
Thanks for taking the time to respond. Glad you have enjoyed Grace Notes!