Is anyone besides me getting anything out of this blog? Mostly I’ve done it for my own purposes, but I don’t need it so much anymore, and lately I’ve really been hoping that my readers are getting something out of it as well. I have a number of regular readers and quite a few people wander through, but you’re all so very quiet. The fact that some of you keep coming back should tell me something positive, but a few words now and then would tell me a whole lot more.
So tell me this: If I allowed this blog to languish, would anyone really feel like they were missing out? I’ll take your silence as a clear “No.”
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I’ll not be silent. Though I am only an occasional visitor, yes, I would feel I was missing out.
I am sure you will receive more “Yes” votes.
I read your posts and get a lot out of your perspectives. I’ve got your site as one of my constantly open tabs in Firefox and read whenever there’s an update. I’ve also listened to your interviews on biblical marriage on other sites. I don’t think I’ve commented before, but I do appreciate your work.
Your writings help me deepen my understanding of Scripture by your analysis of the Torah from the Hebrew viewpoint. There are far too few people who are willing to dig into God’s word and see what it really says (much less apply it), so losing your blog would be a disappointment.
Yeah, Jay! While I’m one of those regular readers, you’ll get more in the way of ‘comments’ from me if I see something in need of correction!
Blessings,
Mark
Thank, Mark. I’ve been reading your blog now and again too. Same deal. I usually just don’t have much to add.
Thanks, Mary & Joe! As long as I know I’m not just talking to myself…
define your audience. you’re not after the mass man, google albert jay nock “Isaiah’s Job”. if that fits your plate carry on. if this gives you pleasure than that must suffice.
Thanks, cruft. I read part of it here. Looks like a worthwhile read, but I’ll have to finish it later.
You write good stuff, if it edifies you to write I’m happy to read and comment if something comes to mind, but if you have more important things then go for them. Either way I’ll check up from time to time
Let me second the note about Nock’s masterpiece, “Isaiah’s Job”.
I found it while I was doing radio, and began to feel discouraged about the fact that the world seemed destined for “you-know-where” regardless of all our finest efforts.
(A brief story seems funny to me here. I frequently interviewed Texas Congressman Dr. Ron Paul during this time. On his visit to Colorado a few years ago, we had a chance to meet, and talked privately for a while. The subject of “becoming discouraged” came up, and I told him that I knew of an article that I had found quite uplifting on the topic. Before I gave even another hint, his immediate response was, “Oh, I know, Mark. It’s Albert J. Nock’s “Isaiah’s Job” – and it’s been one of my very favorites for years!”)
Thanks again, Mark & Jair! I’ll keep posting on the weekly Torah portion at the least.