Blogging to Serve Part I

This is the first installment on a three-part series to help you take the first step to build writing discipline, an essential habit for the Servant Writer who wants to serve the needs of others.

In a previous article, Five Reasons to Unleash the “Servant Writer” in You, I challenged you to use the power of words to serve the needs of others and honor God with the gifts He has given you.  The challenge focused on the “whys.”  Now I want to begin focusing on the “hows.” 

Is Blogging for You?

If you are passionate about a topic that can benefit others, one of the easiest and fastest ways to begin sharing your message (and building a platform if that’s what you desire to do) is by starting a blog.  If you already blog to serve, don’t leave yet. I have a challenge for you at the end. 

Many aspiring writers get discouraged because the publishing industry is hard to penetrate.  Yet, never before has “publication” been so accessible to so many.  Blogs are a great way to share your message, build an audience, and get used to writing consistently.  Blogging, believe it or not, can also become a source of income if you decide you want to go pro (more on that later). Read more