Wordpress.com, Blogspot.com, Blogger.com... I’m sure you all have heard of them. As a matter of fact, I’m sure you have a presupposition about all these sites; I know that I do. When I hear the word “blog,” my immediate thought is of a 20-something white girl, sipping coffee, while elaborating on the latest devotional she has done. This is when I start to think, why has it become a habit among Christians to shamefully dismiss the idea that these girls are spreading God’s love just as much, or more, than you or I. Isn’t this what we have been called to do?

For the sake of my argument, let’s first rid the stereotypes and focus on what’s important. Merriam-Webster defines a “blog” as, “a Web site on which someone writes about personal opinions, activities, and experiences.” Seems fairly accurate. However, if we are to get a societal definition of “blog,” we can see quite clearly the negative connotations that are associated with it. Urban Dictionary, where all the scholarly definitions are found, reads, “blog: A meandering, blatantly uninteresting online diary that gives the author the illusion that people are interested in their stupid, pathetic life. Consists of such riveting entries as 'homework sucks' and 'I slept until noon today.'" While one could potentially see correlation between the two definitions, excluding the scatterings of “stupid,” “pathetic,” and “uninteresting,” it is apparent that blogging is no longer viewed in the highest ideal.

I'd like to call out the Church, specifically the “millennial generation.” Shaming anyone, male or female, for the way they choose to express their opinions, beliefs, and/or personal discoveries, is more a shame on you than on them. Social media has given Christians a platform to promote the Good News of Christ to almost anywhere in the world. This is not to say by any means that missions is no longer relevant, but rather, how exciting is it that anyone can share what God has been doing in their life with just a click of a button. Regardless of their personal intent, it is stated in Philippians 1:18 NIV, “… what does it matter? The important thing is that in every way, whether from false motives or true, Christ is preached. And because of this I rejoice. Yes, and I will continue to rejoice.” This being said, let’s put a stop to the shaming, the stereotypes, and the presupposed ideas of what a blog is. Instead, let’s stand behind them as they bring attention to the name of Jesus. Blog on.