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To simplify it, Blogging is probably one of the coolest things I have done in my life. Sounds nerdy, huh? But in all seriousness, it is! Not because I am that person that goes around and say, “Hey everybody, I am a blogger, I am going to blog about this.” Nope, not.at.all.
It is actually very rare that I tell anyone upfront that I am a blogger. If it comes up, then sure, I will probably talk so much about blogging and what I love about it, that it will make them wish they didn’t ask.
Back to why it is the “coolest thing” I have ever done!
(palm face for sounding older and nerdier than I am …lol)
Because it is something that has kept me close to the Lord. It has given me more accountability in my walk with God than I have probably ever had. (Besides from the Holy Spirit, of course!)
On days that I’ve wanted to quit because I felt inadequate, completely sucked out of time, drained from the constant changes in blogging, or even just beat down from the thought, “Is this even that important for ME to do?!”, the Lord was quick to tell me to not stop. That there was a bigger picture.
Usually one or the other response comes from Him to me:
“If I told you to start, then you must wait till I tell you to stop. I have not told you to stop yet.”
“This is ministry. Ministry is not to fulfill your purpose, it is to fulfill mine. You are my servant”
Boom that second one usually gets me right on the nose. Because it’s true. Our purpose in life as Christian is fulfill the Ministry of Christ.
Christ’s command to us was to spread the gospel to the end of the earth. (Matthew 28:16-20) To me, in this time of 2018, as I am able to sit here in my little creative space with a open laptop in the midnight hour, I am honored to write as Christ being the foundation and reasoning behind all that I convey through the internet.
What am I writing? Writing for the glory of God.
Who am I writing for? For the purpose of bringing glory to God.
This is our purpose; woman, man of God that started your blog for Him. To disciple through writing. To turn our words that we write on the phones, laptops, tablets, computers, to be effective for Him.
Here I go about blogging and why I love it so much as a tool to use for discipleship. Let me get back to the title of this post;
50+ Blog Posts that Encourage Christian Bloggers to Blog.
So here comes the truth: even though we love blogging, it can be hard, right?! My heart wants to express the many reasons why it can be hard, but I can feel in my spirit that this is not the post to express why it can be, so I will just leave it with this.
It can be hard!
And if I can do anything for my fellow brothers, sisters, and writers in Christ, it would be this:
To encourage you.
I can not write post after post to encourage you but I did do my best to link over 50 blog posts from Christian Bloggers that has encouraged me and has also experienced things just like you and me. Here are their hearts through the pen and paper (keyboard) to encourage you with your walk as a disciple through writing.
Be blessed you oh’ creative one. Be encouraged with what has and what is about to come. May your eyes be enlightened by the knowledge of God, with the purpose of your mind to create written words to inspire who Christ is. Your willingness for the kingdom and for Christ himself is not done in vain but rather for glorification to our Father above. From my heart to yours, may your needs be met and your desires be given as you sacrifice your time to give.
Ink Blots of Hope – Sarah and Michael
Hope Filled Hacks for Christian Bloggers
Christi Gee – Christi Gee
10 Game Changing lessons for Bloggers
Milk and Honey Faith – Natalie Venegas
How to Brand your Christian Blog
When you are called to Blog – Guest Post from Carmen Brown
6 Ways to keep your integrity as a Christian Blogger
5 Roadblocks Christian Bloggers Face
One Year of Blogging – Part One
Kelsey Ferguson – Kelsey Ferguson
5 Important Reminders for Christian Writers
A Little Light – Christian Community Writers
What it means to be an influencer
Writing what has already been written
Writing the About Me page for Christian Women on Social Media
Christ Centered Mama – Sarah Liberty
How to make money running a Christian Blog
Blogging Tips from 12 Top Christian Bloggers
Ark in the Desert – Sarah Jean
What Christian Bloggers need to remember
Jenna Lynn Martin – Jenna Martin
Some Inspiration for Christian Writers
Radical Christian – Elaine
50+ Christian Blogs that accept Guest Posts
How to make money on your Christian Blog
Do a New Thing Blog – Christa Hutchins
Is it ok to monetize your Christian Blog?
10 Places to find Faith-Building content ideas
Cord of 6 – Valerie Murray
Why Blogging is a Great Ministry.
Are you called to blog? – Guest Post from Carmen Brown
What most Christian Bloggers wish you knew about them
The Holy Mess – Sara
The Ultimate Guide to using Amazon Affiliate program as a Christian Blogger
To start your own blog today, check out: Step by Step How to start a Christian Blog
Alison Tiemeyer – Alison
How to be successful as a Christian Blogger
To overcome self doubt as a blogger
How to stay humble while you make a name for yourself
Think about Such Things – Melissa
150 Christian Blog Post – Printable
A Virtuous Woman – Melissa
How to start blogging as a Ministry
Where Truth Lives – Lois
5 Things Most Christian Blogs do wrong
Joy Pursued – Kira
The best blogging courses for beginning bloggers
7 Prayers for when you have lost your passion
Coffee time with Him – Martika
Dear Christian Blogger, You are enough
Melanie Redd -Melanie
How to really enjoy the call of a Blogger
Flourishing Today – Alisa
Cassidy’s Heart – Cassidy
How I overcome my fear of blogging with the Gospel
3 Introverted ways to share the Gospel
5 Tips for the Overwhelmed Discouraged Blogger
Blessed Unraveling – Wendy
Blogging for an Audience of one
The No Drama Mama – Erin
4 Struggles Christians Bloggers Overcome
Military Wife after God – Elaine
11 Inspiring Verses for the Christian Blogger
Humble and Whole – Kleneice and Kendra
Honoring God with your business
Married by His Grace:
Step by Step: How to start a Christian Blog
8 Must have’s to start your Christian Blog
What you should be doing everyday as a Christian Writer
Christian Blogging. How to become a Christian Blogger
To the Discouraged Blogger: Fulfilling the calling on our lives
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Hi Carmen, I love your blog and this post. Very helpful. Im new to blogging and your blog lol and planning to launch in Dec 2018 but I’m still working full time a very demanding job. I’m looking for Christian bloggers who work full time? And even some if you know them who are not based in USA. I’m an African woman living in the Middle East and just looking for others at this stage to be encouraged.
First of all, Congratulations on getting started on a new blog. I hope it launches well! I can not think of any specific blogs right now that writes about blogging and working full time and that is outside of the USA. I do hope you find one so you can stay encouraged as you start your own!
Wow, there is so much here to dive into! Thank you so much. Lord knows I needed this to realign and inspire me! Thank you for taking the time to put this together.
Thank you so much Rachel! I am so glad you found this to be a great resource!!
So glad to know these blogs exists! Thank you so much for sharing them 🙂 Before seeing this list (and this blog), there is a Christian blog I always go to. Her name is Joy and she also writes about marriage and parenting and homeschooling! You can find her blog at teachwithjoy(dot)com 🙂
Thank you for the tip of checking out Teach with Joy blog. I am always looking for new homeschooling blogs for my sister!
Carmen, this is an invaluable resource, and you have definitely met your goal of encouragement today: I am deeply encouraged both by your thoughts about blogging (I feel like you saw into my heart and wrote your post today) and this amazing list of tools for us. I will certainly be saving this article to come back to again and again. May God bless you in your calling.
Ahhh.. Thank you so much for your sweet words today and for encouraging me! I am so glad this can be a resource for you!
These two statements hit home with me:
“If I told you to start, then you must wait till I tell you to stop. I have not told you to stop yet.”
“This is ministry. Ministry is not to fulfill your purpose, it is to fulfill mine. You are my servant”
Yes, and so I’m blogging again. Thanks for this great list of faithful bloggers to read through, some of them, again.
I am so glad you are back!!! It is a blessing to work in the Kingdom with you!
I’m pinning this and saving it to come back to later – what a great list!! Thanks for putting it together.
Thank you Heather! I think you will find many amazing bloggers on the list that will bless you and your blogging journey!
Thank you, Carmen! You bless me!
What an encouraging post and great list! Thank you for sharing!
Thank you Amy! So glad you liked it!
I LOVE this resource! It is so very needed. As a new blogger, I’m easily lost in the sea of questioning. Often wondering what am I doing? I love writing, but I have no idea how to navigate all the other stuff that goes along with blogging. I’m so grateful for your Carmen, thank you for putting such an extensive resource together, I’m going to bookmark this one:) Blessings to you and your family!
First of all, Welcome to Blogging! I truly hope you enjoy. Do not feel overwhelmed, it truly is a blessing when we look at how God is using us versus what is expected as a Blogger. Just let Him lead you! Thank you so much for your comment and taking time to check out the posts!