Christ My Redeemer (New Blog / Site)

It's been a while since I've utilized this feature of Pisteuomen, but I'm proud to resurrect it and bring it back to life, the feature is: A Beginning Blogger. I started this feature for the following reasons (here's what I wrote in the initial piece about it): "...I realize how tough it is to get people to visit your site, comment, add you to their blogroll, etc. Now, I've done a lot to make my blog both resource and user-friendly and I believe that's contributed to its success but it might have also helped if some more well-known persons helped draw attention to Pisteuomen. Well, with the conviction that the biblio-blogosphere is not about constantly catering to the egos of a select few or having to be around for years in order to make it (among other things, like creating a resourceful, edifying online community), I thought I'd add this feature."

The Beginning Blogger that I'd like to mention today is Daniel J. Levy. Daniel maintains the blog "Christ My Redeemer." Here's his impetus for blogging: " My sole purpose for this blog is to help people gain a more intellectual and spiritual depth to their relationship with Christ."

Daniel, who looks like a rocker from an 80's hair band, says of himself: "My name is Daniel James Levy and Christ is my redeemer. Beyond the knowledge of this, any accomplishment I've done would be said fitly in the words of St. Paul "I count everything as loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord." Because of my desire to know Christ with all of my faculties (heart, mind, soul, and strength) I embarked three years ago on an adventure of studying theology, philosophy, science, history, and the Christian mystics. Through the study of these disciplines and the Holy Spirit I have fallen deeper in love with Christ. To add, I'm a youth pastor at Grace Church Assemblies of God and a theology major at Southeastern University." In terms of blogging, so far, Daniel has written several posts on NT Wright, The Kingdom of God and some book reviews. Be sure to give his blog a look and leave him a word of encouragement!

New Blog: The Golden Rule

It's been a while since I've utilized this feature of Pisteuomen, but I'm proud to resurrect it and bring it back to life, the feature is: A Beginning Blogger. I started this feature for the following reasons (here's what I wrote in the initial piece about it): "...I realize how tough it is to get people to visit your site, comment, add you to their blogroll, etc. Now, I've done a lot to make my blog both resource and user-friendly and I believe that's contributed to its success but it might have also helped if some more well-known persons helped draw attention to Pisteuomen. Well, with the conviction that the biblio-blogosphere is not about constantly catering to the egos of a select few or having to be around for years in order to make it (among other things, like creating a resourceful, edifying online community), I thought I'd add this feature."

The Beginning Blogger that I'd like to mention today is Mike Koke. Mike maintains the blog "The Golden Rule". Here's his impetus for blogging: " wanted to start this blog as a safe place to explore early Christian diversity, where no one is insulted and no comment is censored (except for spam or harrassing posts). I agree with John Dominic Crossan's comment on the heated rhetoric of the "Jesus Wars" when he writes, "It is, however, only a small part of the recent shift from academic argumentation (I will make your case as accurate and strong as I can before I demolish it) to political argumentation (I will make your case as dumb and silly as I can before I demolish you)." We should all approach the Bible with humility and be willing to engage with different perspectives. I want to learn from any scholar who can help me come closer to the text, whether the scholar is NT Wright and Ben Witherington or Burton Mack and the Jesus Seminar. I hope this can be a place where we can all treat each other with the Golden Rule."

Mike says of himself: "I graduated with a BA in Religion and Theology with a Specialization in Biblical studies from Taylor University College and am just finishing an MA in Religious Studies at the University of Alberta. I hope to apply for a PhD in the Fall and use scholarship as a tool for ministry." In terms of blogging, so far, Mike has written some great posts on Historical Jesus issues, How to 'do' history and The Parting of the Ways. His blog can be found by clicking the following link: The Golden Rule. Be sure to give his blog a look and leave him a word of encouragement!

3 New Beginning Bloggers

Within the last few weeks, three new Christian bloggers (that I am aware of) have stepped into the realm of the biblioblogosphere. Knowing how tough it can be draw regular visitors to one's site, a while back I decided that I would try my best to help new bloggers "get known". That's why I added the "A Beginning Blogger" feature to this site. I've already updated it by listing Naomisu Onamy and JN Patrick. I've now added Craig Downey's site: C. Downey: λεων και αρνιον. Be sure to check out all of these new Christian blogs when you get a chance. Happy New Year.

A Beginning Blogger: JN Patrick

In addition to listing Naomisu Onamy under the "A Beginning Blogger" icon, I am also going to list Jason N. Patrick's new blog too. You can visit his site by clicking the following link: JN Patrick's Blog. (Check out his latest post: Biblical Literature as a Family's Story)

Naomisu Onamy

Well, I've finally gotten the chanve to put the newly implemented "A Beginning Blogger" feature to use. A new blogger and reader of Pisteuomen, an Aussie woman by the name of Naomisu Onamy, is the first up. She notes on her blog that she enters the biblioblogosphere with fear and trembling--are we truly that scary? Anyways, check out her latest post (hopefully she will offer more, more frequently) by clicking the following link: Observations on Blasphemy, Divorce, Unforgivable Sins and Jesus' Name. Let's encourage this beginning blogger!

A Beginning Blogger: New Feature

This month I am adding a new feature to Pisteuomen: A Beginning Blogger. As a fairly new blogger myself (I've only been doing this 5 and 1/2 months), I realize how tough it is to get people to visit your site, comment, add you to their blogroll, etc. Now, I've done a lot to make my blog both resource and user-friendly and I believe that's contributed to its success but it might have also helped if some more well-known persons helped draw attention to Pisteuomen. Well, with the conviction that the biblio-blogosphere is not about constantly catering to the egos of a select few or having to be around for years in order to make it (among other things, like creating a resourceful, edifying online community), I thought I'd add this feature. That said, there are a few guidelines:

1. Your blog has to be less than 1 month old to be added to "A Beginning Blogger"

2. Your blog should be bible / theology oriented

3. Contact me (via Pisteuomen comment box) to let me know you're interested

Though this is in its trial stage, I do hope it proves to be a helpful addition to Pisteuomen. Who will be first?