Why Start Another Blog?

What Started This Journey?

I can hear what you are thinking (don’t freak out, I can’t really hear your thoughts, it’s just a figure of speech); why start another blog? There are lots of them, with a variety of topics to choose from that are available. Why start another one?  In order to understand my reasoning for starting a new blog site, I want to begin by giving some of my background and then talk about the event that got me thinking about starting a blog.

My name is Michael Graham; I attend a wonderful little church in a small community in the great state of Alaska. I am a deacon there and I lead the song service. Occasionally, I get the opportunity to preach or teach and enjoy doing so very much. I have been involved in ministry in one shape or another for most of my adult life. I love the Word of God. I love to read it, listen to it, and talk about it whenever I get a chance. I also collect different English translations of the Bible and have many different study bibles as well. You could say that I am a Bible geek and am proud of it!

The reason I love the Bible so much is because it is God’s Word. Paul writes to Timothy that “all Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work” (2 Tim. 3:16-17, English Standard Version). The Bible was given to us so that we could know who God is, and how He wants us to live. Because that is true, I enjoy helping people to not only understand it, but also to be able to share it in an effective way with others.

            Fairly recently, some members of the church I attend were visited by Mormons. This is not uncommon because there are multiple active wards (Mormon churches) in the local area. Although I was not there personally, my understanding was that the members were able to effectively show the differences between the Mormon faith and what most Christians believe. Although this is a good start, they were unable to convince any Mormons to come to Christ or show why the gospel was a superior to what Mormons teach. This got me thinking about ways I might be able to help believers share their faith more effectively. I understand that believers could share the gospel perfectly and people still might not accept Christ. However, I also believe that they should have all the tools necessary to become a better witness for Christ. This is where the idea of blogging comes into play. Blogging is a great way to write about topics that people need to understand. Anybody with access to the internet can access blog sites and learn valuable information that can help them solve a problem. That is why I am starting this site. I want to help people through blogging to not only understand what to believe, but how to effectively share what they believe and why they believe it. People need to understand proper theology (what to believe) and effective apologetics (how to defend and share what they believe). Next, I want to share a little bit about the approach I plan on taking to do just that.

Why So Many Questions?

            Throughout this blog site you will notice that many of the headings will be in question form. The headings will often start with interrogatives such as why, what, how, who, when and where. This is done on purpose for two reasons. The first reason is simple, asking questions is biblical. Jesus often asked his disciples and those he was teaching questions to help them learn (Matt. 16:13 and 22:41-45 are good examples of this). He would even ask different types of questions to different groups of people.[1] He also encouraged his disciples to “ask, seek and knock” (Matt. 7:7). In other words, he wanted them to be inquisitive. Why? Because he knew that asking questions is a great way to learn. There are other passages in the Scripture that encourage people to be of an inquiring nature when it comes to pursuing God (Matt. 6:33 and James 1:5 are just two examples).

            The second reason for the use of questions is the fact that using questions in teaching helps people to remember what is being taught. According to one teacher, “research from the National Reading Panel confirms that teaching students to ask specific questions about text significantly improves reading comprehension outcomes.”[2] In other words, people tend to remember information better when questions are used in teaching. That is the reasoning behind my use of questions in this blog. I do not just want you to read the information, but I want you to remember it so that you can put it to good use. Now, let us take a closer look at the validity of blogging.

How Viable Is Blogging?

            There are a lot of blog sites and active bloggers available on the web. Search engines like Google favor blogs that continue to update their sites with new and fresh information. This means that there is potential for sharing useful information in an interesting way to a world-wide audience. Blogger Anne R. Allen writes, “I still think blogging is a great way to reach readers. Newsletters are a great way to reach readers you already have. But blogs are out there for all to read, able to snag new readers at any time.”[3] This is exciting news because it means that biblical teaching that can help the believer grow in Christ and draw the unbeliever to Christ can be accessed by almost anyone with internet. Therefore, blogging is one way in which a Christian can participate in the Great Commission (Matt. 28:18-20).

What Does the Bible Say About Blogging?

            This is kind of a trick question because the Bible does not directly mention blogging. However, the principle of writing information down so that others can read it and act upon that information is found throughout the Bible. In fact, the Bible itself is evidence of this principle. Paul writes to Timothy,

"And how from childhood you have been acquainted with the sacred writings, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work" (2 Timothy 3:15-17, ESV).

Peter also tells his readers,

"And we have the prophetic word more fully confirmed, to which you will do well to pay attention as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts, knowing this first of all, that no prophecy of Scripture comes from someone’s own interpretation. For no prophecy was ever produced by the will of man, but men spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit" (2 Peter 1:19-21, ESV).

Both Paul and Peter are telling their readers that the Scriptures were written down so that people could have the opportunity to read, understand, and obey God’s Word. Blogging can be used in a similar fashion. However, I want to be crystal clear here, I am not saying that blogging is equal to Scripture, it is not. All I am saying is that the principle of writing information down so that others can access and use it is a biblical principle. So, blogging can be used in a biblical way.

Who Is This Blog For?

             Now that we have talked about what the Bible says about blogging, I want to talk about who this blog is intended for. In order to discover this, a series of questions will be asked. If you answer yes to any of these questions, then you may find that this blog is written for you. Here are those questions:

-        Do you want to know more about the Bible?

-        Do you want to have a greater ability to share the truth of the Bible?

-        Are you seeking answers to some of life’s more difficult questions?

-        Do you want to know God?

These are just some of the questions that this blogger hopes to be able to help readers come to grips with. I don’t pretend to have all the answers, but I know the One who does. May He satisfy you and give you what you are looking for.

What Should I Remember and Do?

The major points to remember from this blog post are:

-        I am starting this blog to help people to learn more about God’s Word and how to share it.

-        Blogging is a viable way to accomplish my goal.

-        Blogging follows the biblical principle of writing useful information down so that others can access it and put it to good use.

-        This blog is for anyone who wants to:

1.     Know more about the Bible.

2.     Share the truth of the Bible more effectively.

3.     Seek answers to life’s tough questions.

4.     Know God.

Until next time, may you be blessed in your endeavor to know God and share His truth.

[1] Houston Heflin, “That’s a Good Question: Inquiry as a Pedagogical Strategy of Jesus in Matthew,” Christian Education Journal: Research on Educational Ministry 19, no.1 (2021): 130, https://doi.org/10.1177/07398913211009524

[2] Emma Bright, “Teaching the 5Ws: Who, Where, When, Why, What Questions That Build Strong Readers and Thinkers,” Lesson Plan, September 17, 2025, https://www.edu.com/blog/teaching-the-5-ws-who-where-when-why-what-questions-that-build-strong-readers-and-thinkers.

[3] Anne R. Allen, “Blogging is Still a Great Way for Authors to Reach Readers,” Anne R. Allen’s Blog… with Ruth Harris, March 8, 2025, https://annerallen.com/2025/03/blogging-ito-reach-readers/.