But ask what you can do for your fellow biblioblogger…..
We bibliobloggers have to stick together, and what better way to do than to help each other out. I’ve come up with some ways, but feel free to contribute your own.
- Twitter – Use your tweets to spread the good news, so to speak. Many bloggers use twitter, and other networking tools, to post links to their posts. If you are on Twitter, and you see one come across, retweet it for them.
- Facebook – Facebook has several ways to advertise your own blog. Using the Notes Application, you can have your Facebook pick up your feed for all your friends to see. The same thing can be done using the Networked Blogs application. So, let’s say you have these two things utilized for your own feeds (which I do) – if you have fellow bibliobloggers on your friends list, and you see a post come floating by, share it!
- If you use Twitter and Facebook, and your fellow biblioblogger does not, share their posts anyway. If you are on Facebook, and you don’t blog, why don’t you run a blogger’s feed? (You can do only one at a time)
- Do you visit forums or use Yahoo Groups? Share the links of your favorite bloggers. Or share random posts. Link to them in various ways. This is link love. Share it. Pretend it’s like Woodstock. Free (link) love.
- Does your biblioblogger has an Amazon Wishlist? Well, visit it. If you can afford some thing, drop them a gift every now and then. (Since several of the bibliobloggers which I follow have them, and don’t advertise it, I feel that I can, for them.) On the same token, I have noticed several biblioblogs taking to the blogosphere to sell old books that they no longer read. Watch out for great deals. (Several bloggers, including myself, have a ‘Donate’ list. I am not advocating using that button unless it is fora specified cause.)
- Do you see the Westminster Book Store Logo? Click on it and browse their bookstore. Why? Because bloggers earn points towards a gift certificate for free books – biblically related books – which not only helps the biblioblogger, but a Christ-centered company.
- If you can, comment at least once a day to show them that they are not alone in their blogging. It’s gets pretty lonesome out there when no one is reacting to what you write. Many of us do this to interact with others on the topics which interest us. Reaction is a big part of that interaction.
- Last by not least, keep them in your prayers.
In my opinion, if a biblioblog is good, and doing good things, especially for the Kingdom, why not share it?
Feel free to leave your social network links here.
Posted on September 14, 2009 at 11:17 am by Joel · Permalink
In: Biblioblogging, Blogging, Technology · Tagged with: blogs
In: Biblioblogging, Blogging, Technology · Tagged with: blogs
on September 14, 2009 at 11:23 am
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Polycarp,
I am here and visit quite often.
Drop by http://kjvodebate.wordpress.com http://pastoralmusings.com or http://fundamentallychanged.wordpress.com and visit us.
Thanks for your contributions on KJVO Debate blog.
Jason
on September 14, 2009 at 3:08 pm
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I was sure I could add something but can’t think of anything right now so I’ll just say thanks for the great list.
Jeff
on September 14, 2009 at 6:13 pm
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on September 14, 2009 at 6:19 pm
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Biblioblogger’s, you need to allow a better place of dialogue and ethic for us who are not fully convinced of certain methods employed. The place of respect and some idea of open forum is so necessary. But again, these are my thoughts are least, as an Anglican Churchman. Thanks,
Fr. R.
on September 14, 2009 at 6:20 pm
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PS..This is not really toward Polycarp or Joel, but others, etc.
on September 14, 2009 at 8:24 pm
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Excellent ideas, Polycarp.
on September 14, 2009 at 8:27 pm
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Oh, and did you see that comments are not set up to how you requested?
on September 14, 2009 at 10:25 pm
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Soon, I will be back in the world of almost no blogs, and people that are in destress, broken and in need. I wonder, what and where do I place blogdom then? People of course need redemption, but to meet Christ they need to hear and see the Gospel, in word and deed as St. John said. The blog is important, but it must be attached to the redemptive Church somehow. I am not sure how this can work? The challenge must be in the area of the existential: existence precedes essence. We must be as well as become Christlike…Christians!
Fr. R.
on September 14, 2009 at 11:01 pm
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Joel,
I am not being critical of your blog really, as much as the whole idea of blogdom. How would we classify it in the ecclesial community, I mean in critical theological thought? It is a mystery. But I will say no more, as I am not and never will be a hard blogger.
Fr. R.
on September 14, 2009 at 11:10 pm
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Joel,
But blog on mate, for Christ & His Church, but sometimes just forget the academic and the academy, if they serve not the kingdom of Christ!
Fr. R.
on September 15, 2009 at 12:56 am
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Blogging can indeed be used as an evangelistic sort of tool
I write book reviews for those who read theology.
I write apologetics posts for those who are questioning Scripture. An interesting discussion has just taken place between a commenter and myself on Scripture and its integrity. I hope it does some good.
I also write doctrinal posts from time to time and have spent some time emphasizing justification by faith.
Blogging is a sideline, however. I am a pastor first, then a blogger.
Let us pray that all will be to the glory of God.
on September 15, 2009 at 9:07 am
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the reply seems to work for others. lets see if it works for me from Internet Explorer.
on September 15, 2009 at 10:19 am
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Joel,
That was really my most important, that the biblioblogger’s who are hopefully Christain, will use it as a tool for Christ. This is the aspect that does not always get the first place with many.
Fr. R.
on September 15, 2009 at 11:03 am
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Joel,
Yes, that is all one can do. But also always maintain a real Christian attitude, spirit and hopefully doctrine. This is something I don’t always see sadly with certain bibliobloggers, both male and female! And note, I said, I am really no blogger. But I always must too maintain the Christian virtue. Though like all of us fail often here myself.
Fr. R.
on September 15, 2009 at 11:17 am
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No Joel, you are a “real” blogger! You have the insight and energy, and best of all the “spirit” of Christ! The computer came a bit after my time, etc. I use it mostly to communicate with e-mails. I am still just an old book reader! lol But thanks..
Fr. Robert
on September 14, 2009 at 11:46 am
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Thanks, Jason. I do keep up with http://kjvodebate.wordpress.com, and will look at the other sites!
on September 14, 2009 at 3:14 pm
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No problem, Jeff.
on September 14, 2009 at 6:52 pm
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But, each bibliblog is handled on their own, Fr. Robert. My recommendation is to not be so focused on your own stats and message and be willing to share others with the world.
on September 14, 2009 at 7:51 pm
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Fr. Robert, I’ve been looking over this statement – not sure where to place it.
on September 14, 2009 at 8:27 pm
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Thanks, WB.
on September 14, 2009 at 10:30 pm
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Indeed, Fr. Robert, but not all biblioblogs are focused on the same thing. I try to keep a mix of things – from time to time – as a reflection of my own personality. For me, this is every bit of a ministry, and an outlet, and a learning tool – and I hope at some point to meet someone who has benefited from this small work of mine.
I wouldn’t say that only the place you are going is filled with distress and the broken, but everywhere. And as I was the maps of visitors, and watch the translations generated of this blog, someone, someone besides English-only speakers are reading this blog.
on September 14, 2009 at 11:07 pm
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But, Fr. Robert, that is the point – I value your contribution as a valued member of the larger community. It’s value will be measured not now, but years, perhaps only in eternity.
on September 15, 2009 at 9:11 am
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Fr. Robert,
I think the blogosphere can be quite useful in helping people come to Christ and in growing people’s knowledge and faith in what God has written, and so in God Himself. I think its certainly a good discipleship tool.
on September 14, 2009 at 11:22 pm
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Joel,
Indeed, my eye is ever on that goal line, and the eternity of Christ, not just for myself, but for others. Let me be nothing (really) if I can but serve and see others “In Christ”! Life is short, oh so short here, but the eternity of Christ is everything! To be involved in another soul for Christ, is such a gift and blessings from God. Lord just let me touch it, and I touch you! Here is theosis, both Christ within me, as within my brother! (2 Cor.4:14-15)
Fr. R.
on September 14, 2009 at 11:24 pm
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Well said, Fr. Robert.
on September 15, 2009 at 8:34 am
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Thanks, Jason. The Biblioblogosphere is a many colored wonder – not all good, but we can only police ourselves
on September 15, 2009 at 10:30 am
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Fr. Robert, in all things we seek the will of God, and I believe that in all things, those with talents (and everyone has one) should use them for God – yet, it is not for me to police others, but to do my best to exemplify.
on September 15, 2009 at 11:06 am
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You keep making that claim, Fr. Robert – that you are no blogger – and that is the case, than neither am I.