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Christian blogging should begin with a question deeper than what we want to write: Why are we writing in the first place?
It is easy to focus on traffic, followers, recognition, or building an online platform. However, for a Christian, writing should begin somewhere deeper—with the motives of the heart.
Scripture reminds us that God cares not only about what we do but also why we do it. Therefore, whether we write a blog post, publish a book, share something on social media, or communicate the gospel online, our motives matter.
When I began blogging, I had to ask myself why I wanted to write. Four motives became especially important to me, and I believe they remain helpful for anyone thinking about Christian blogging today.
I visited Israel more than five times now, and I feel very blessed to say that. I had the honor to visit the Holy Land from south to north and from east to west, quite a few times. It is a beautiful country. If one knows something about the Jewish people, he or she knows they are very inquisitive people. They ask a lot of questions. I was asked many times by the Israelis while traveling in Jerusalem and to other places, what nationality I am, how old I am, if I am married, how much I earn and even about my weight! I am not joking!
And I do not mind being asked any question, not even the odd ones. Furthermore, I did find this behavior quite funny, many times. But the question I was asked, by far, most of the times is: why Israel? Why did you choose Israel? I love this question. I always answer Why not? Israel is beautiful. Moreover, Israel is where Jesus lived and where the roots of my faith come from. Israel is where I feel in the Bible—if that makes sense for you. It seems like people are interested in the motives too!
I believe it is always about the motives of the heart. No matter what we do or where we go. Probably, we do not pay enough attention to this DETAIL. I want to share with you four reasons why I want to write a blog, and in my next post I will share with you about how I did start putting things together and step out of my comfort zone and start writing.
1. Christian Blogging Should Help People
Yes, I believe I can add value to people like you. Maybe you think I am arrogant. However, I think we can help each other and add value to each other. Christian writing should serve rather than simply attract attention. Before publishing something, I want to ask: Will this encourage someone, answer a genuine question, point someone toward biblical truth, or help a person take another step toward Jesus?
Very often it is not hard to help someone, and there are lots of ways to do that. I like to help people by praying for them, encourage them, give them a word that brings peace and value to their beings. Moreover, I believe the Lord did invest lots of things in me, and I want to share what I did learn and be a vessel of healing and life for the people around me.
2. Christian Writers Should Communicate Truth
Truth is a Person. The Truth is Jesus. He is not the best truth and not even one of the truths, but the Truth. The only possible truth, and the only one that exists. Maybe right now you decided to leave this page. That is your choice. The truth was never popular. Therefore I do not expect to become popular either. I want to be a man of integrity. Furthermore, I want to shine a light in the blogging world and on the Internet. So help me God!
3. Christian Blogging Should Be Motivated by Love
In John 13:34-35 Jesus is saying
Truth and love should never become enemies in Christian communication. We should not use truth as a weapon to humiliate people, nor should we redefine truth in the name of love. Jesus calls us to speak truth while genuinely loving the people we hope to reach.
Love is the mark of a true disciple of Jesus. I believe blogging is just another way I can use to love the people all over the world by sharing with them the love of the Father, through Jesus the Son and the Holy Spirit.
4. Write for the Glory of God
1 Corinthians 10:31
Therefore, whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God (TLV).
We are to do everything for the glory of God. And I believe ‘whatever you do’ is about blogging too, so I plan to write for His glory, not for mine.
Ultimately, Christian blogging is not about building our own name. It is about using whatever influence God gives us to point beyond ourselves.
Traffic can grow. Platforms can become larger. People may praise what we write. But those things can also quietly become idols.
That is why we need to return repeatedly to the question: Who am I trying to glorify through my writing?
“Whatever you do, do all to the glory of God” (1 Corinthians 10:31).
The most important reason for everything we do is for the glory of God. Therefore, my prayer is that Jesus will receive all the glory. He will not share His glory with anyone. Not even with you or with me! These are my motives.
I could give you many other reasons for why blogging, but I will stop here. However, if you will ever ask me: Oni, why did you start blogging?
Probably I will give you my quick answer: Why not? There are lots of dirty and sinful websites out there promoting evil and lawlessness…why not bringing the gospel on the Internet too?
Questions Every Christian Writer Should Ask
Before you publish your next article, post, email, or social media message, ask yourself:
Am I trying to help people or impress them?
Is what I am writing true and faithful to Scripture?
Am I communicating truth with genuine love?
Would I still write this if nobody praised me for it?
Does this point people toward Christ or primarily toward me?
These questions cannot guarantee that every article will be successful. However, they can help us examine something more important than our statistics—the motives of our hearts.
The Heart Behind Christian Blogging
Christian blogging begins with the motives of the heart.
We can write to help people. We can communicate truth. We can love people through the words we share. Yet above all, we should write for the glory of God.
The internet already contains more words than any of us could ever read. The goal, therefore, should not simply be to add more noise.
Our calling is to use our words faithfully.
Whether ten people read what you write or ten thousand, ask God to make your words useful in His hands. Write truthfully. Write lovingly. Serve people. Point them toward Jesus.
And before you press “Publish,” return to the question that started everything:
Why am I writing this?
Because in Christian blogging, the motivation of our heart matters.
Make sure you read– Start with why by Simon Sinek
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I am a blogger, writer, pastor, Director of Zion Romania Bible School, husband to Olguta, a father and, most importantly, a child of God. I also completed my studies at the King’s University where I earned a B.A. in Theology with a concentration in Messianic Jewish Studies. I love Israel and I love the ‘Jewishness’ of the Bible.
Precious Olguta and Oni,
We continue to pray for your needs and for the upcoming trip to India.
Shabbat Shalom ! May you enjoy a Sabbath peace and rest !
Y&R