Mike Edmisten Follower of Jesus. Husband of Nicki. Father of Ryan & Brock. Communicator of the Word.

Dude, Where's My Blog?

Did you ever have the feeling that everyone was in on something cool except you? Back in Jr. High, I was always about three steps behind when it came to the cool, fashionable clothes. By the time I transitioned my wardrobe to all Bugle Boy apparel, Bugle Boy was out and something else was in. Quite frustrating. I guess my parents just didn't understand the importance of buying me these overpriced clothes so I could keep up with the current trend.

Well, here I am, behind as usual. Everybody and their brother has a blog. It's taken me a while, but I've finally caught up with the trend. Although, I have a suspicion that this is more than a trend. It feels more like a cultural shift. I don't pretend to be up on all the latest technology. (My friend, Josh, blows my mind on an almost daily basis with what is now available on the web.) But as a student of our culture, I'm seeing that this blogging stuff is here to stay.

My blog is going to be pretty simple because I'm a pretty simple guy. Here's a picture of me: I love God. I want to serve him with my life. And I often mess that up. Just because I preach for a living doesn't make me a superChristian. (That's why I hate terms like "Reverend." If you "revere" me, you're going to be disappointed BIG time!) I don't feel at all worthy to preach. It's only through God's grace that I can get on stage each week. And my goal in preaching is that I extend that very same grace to other people who are just as hungry for it as I am. That is ultimately why I'm starting this blog. It's just one more small way for me to extend God's grace to you and anyone else who may stop by.

It took a while, but I'm glad to finally be here.

Mike