So Here We Go...

One thing I never thought I would be doing is starting a blog.  But here I am, and here we go...

I guess I'm just looking for an outlet for my words.  I don't like posting long things to Facebook, and quite frankly don't want to subject my "friends" to opinions they don't care to read about.  So I figure this is a good alternative.  I can say my peace, in however many words that may take, and simply post a link to it if I want to.

So what does "The Compassionate Conservative" mean?  It's what I'm striving for.  It's also what I wish more conservatives would strive for.  I'm tired of seeing a gap between having conservative beliefs and still showing the love and compassion that Jesus taught us to have.  I'm tired of people ignoring sin and condoning immoral behavior in the name of "not being judgmental."  I believe there exists a balance between the two ideals of compassion and conservatism, and I am striving to find that point as I tackle many issues that concern me and my family in today's world.

So what qualifies me to write on these topics?  Absolutely nothing.  I'm not going to kid myself into believing that I am somehow competent enough to be an expert on anything I write about.  I will pull from my own experience and beliefs, and will do my best not to make myself out to be something more than I am.  I wouldn't doubt that I may contradict myself somewhere along the way.  Feel free to call me out on that if you would like.

And what am I?  I'm a Christian.  A husband.  A dad.  An ex-husband.  A step-dad.  A son.  A former (insert many job titles here).  A guy who makes jokes - and baked goods.  A sinner who makes mistakes.  A disciple who strives to walk closer with Jesus everyday.

What am I not?  Perfect.  An English major.  Someone who has a definitive viewpoint on every subject.  An expert on anything.

I don't know where this will go, how often I'll post, or how much anyone will care to read it.  But I feel like I need to write it, so if nothing else it will be a good outlet for me.  And who knows... maybe we'll all learn something along the way.  I bet I learn more about myself during the process.  That can't be a bad thing.

So here we go...