Blogging Friends

February 12, 2016 by CJ Penn 9 Comments

My blog friends filled my thoughts as I filled my mug with coffee this morning. We’ve never met in person, but I see you whenever you “like” or comment on one of my posts. I smile when I see your familiar name and image show up in my email, announcing your visit to my blog. I feel we know each other in a small way.

And as I thought of you this morning, I became filled with gratitude. I’m grateful for you and your visits. I’m grateful for your friendship, unconventional as it is. And I’m grateful for Jesus, for He brought us together. It was our mutual relationships with Jesus that connected us via this intangible, untouchable realm called the Internet.

And now I’m thinking… Jesus is all about relationships, and friendships. He promised He will be our friend, if we believe in Him. And I now see Him using manmade things such as the Internet to help make other friendships, such as yours and mine. That’s kind of cool.

But back to my original thought… thank you blogging friend. Thanks for your visits. I hope you have a great day.

Author: CJ Penn

First, my writing isn't about me. Don’t want the attention, don’t want to feed my ravenous ego (yep, I’m just a typical pride-plagued human). But I love writing - it gets me out of bed when it's way too dark, just so I can do some writing before heading off to work. I write because I’m passionate about God, Jesus, His Spirit, and His truth. And, I feel the Holy Spirit gets shortchanged in the world we call Christianity. The truth is sometimes lacking too.

9 thoughts on “Blogging Friends”

SHUTTHATNEGATIVENOISEOFF!
February 12, 2016 at 6:44 am

Thank you! Blessings , Emma

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- C.J. Penn
  February 12, 2016 at 6:47 am
  
  Hi Emma. Yes, yours is a familiar face that I’m so grateful for. Thanks for the smiles you give to me. My sincere blessings to you too. CJ
  
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DonewithReligion
February 12, 2016 at 7:08 am

Thank you. Although I don’t always comment, I always enjoy your postings. Keep them coming.

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Joyce
February 12, 2016 at 7:18 am

Thank you, CJ. I also value the internet friendships and relationships I have found here via WordPress, Facebook and Twitter, even, and value especially those with other Christians. Thank you also for your visits to my site in the past. All are appreciated. Best wishes to you in all you do, and in all you write and share on WP, Facebook and elsewhere.

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- C.J. Penn
  February 12, 2016 at 7:32 am
  
  Thank you Joyce.
  
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Zachary
February 12, 2016 at 7:54 am

I’m happy to visit!

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atimetoshare
February 12, 2016 at 9:27 am

Thanks, CJ. your posts warm my heart too. It’s great to be part of such a Christ centered community.

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- C.J. Penn
  February 12, 2016 at 10:27 am
  
  Thank you. You’re another cheerful face who brightens my day.
  
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brujsims
February 17, 2016 at 5:56 am

God is truly amazing. He inspires man to create things like the Internet and social media for the purpose of establishing relationships all around the globe. With that in mind, such a gift from God needs to be used wisely and in a way that glorifies Him. It saddens me when people post things on like Twitter or Facebook (people who profess to be Christians) things that make me ask, “How is that honoring God?” I am not trying to sound like a Pharisee, but I believe that faith followers in Christ ought to be a light in a dark world in any shape or form. That is why I am so grateful for those I am following and those who follow my blog are faithful with what the Lord has given to them. God bless you all.

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