When I started this blog almost three years ago, I had no idea the impact it would have on my own faith and the incredible opportunities it would open up for me to share the gospel.
I really believe we need more faith bloggers on the internet spreading the hope found through having a personal relationship with Jesus and understanding the truth found in the Bible.
Perhaps you feel a nudge like I did to start a blog. But you’re scared. Unsure. You wonder if your words even matter.
If you feel God is prompting your heart to start a blog, I want to encourage you with these reasons why blogging is a great way for God to use you to minister to others. Or maybe you’re a blogger who just needs some encouragement to keep pressing on…
You have a testimony that no-one else has
You matter. Your story matters. No-one else can tell it better than you. The trials you have been through have deepened your faith in a way that others want to know about. I love this verse about using the comfort we’ve received from God to comfort others:
Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God. For just as we share abundantly in the sufferings of Christ, so also our comfort abounds through Christ. 2 Corinthians 1:3-5 (NIV)
I loved Ann Voskamp’s book, The Broken Way. She shares how we don’t need to be afraid of our brokenness.
God can redeem broken things.
And one way He does that is when we use our brokenness to help others in theirs.
Blogging is an excellent way to share how God has worked and continues to work in the broken places of your life.
You can reach a lot of people who are hurting
When I look at the amount of people all over the world I can share my faith with through my blog, Pinterest, FB, Instagram, and Twitter, it always baffles my mind! Of course, this doesn’t mean that I won’t share my faith with people I meet, but because I’m an introvert and struggle to communicate verbally, sharing my faith through writing just makes me so happy! I feel like I’m fulfilling my purpose.
Not only can you reach a lot of people, but you can reach people who are hurting and lonely.
While I don’t think reading Christian blogs should take the place of reading the Bible, I do believe God uses our testimonies to spread the wonder of how He loves us and is involved in the painful places of our lives.
God wants us to attend church, serve and fellowship with other believers. While we can make great friends on the internet and listen to amazing sermons, if we have the ability to attend church, I believe we should.
However, some people deal with illness and disabilities and just cannot physically attend church. Perhaps they are struggling with depression and just can’t get out of bed. Or perhaps the church has wounded them and they’re looking for a safe place to hear the truth. I’ve met some great friends online who, although they cannot attend church, are able to find encouragement online.
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Blogging stretches your own faith
I remember the first time my shaking hands pressed “publish.” I was so nervous and insecure. So afraid of making a mistake! God has used blogging in my life to teach me that 1. He will equip me to serve him 2. He uses my weakness for His glory 3. I can obey him when it’s scary and trust him to lead me.
As I’ve researched topics to write about, I’ve been able to dig deep into the Bible and learn so much about who He is.
You meet great friends
By far one of my favorite things about blogging are the friendships I’ve made along the way. God didn’t leave me alone. He knew I would need strong friendships to stay with me through the ups and downs of blogging. Blogging is wonderful, but it’s really hard work. I’m involved in some Blogging Mastermind groups with other Christians who offer support and true friendship.
The Bible says:
As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.
Proverbs 27:17
Blogging challenges your mind
I’m a stay at home mom with four kids. I left a teaching career. While I love staying home, it’s so nice to be able to exercise my mind. It feels so good to learn new things! I’ve been able to hone my writing skills, learn computer skills, WordPress, Photoshop, In-Design, social media and make graphics! It has NOT been easy. But it’s been so rewarding learning these skills for the purpose of ministry. I’ve had to depend on some valuable resources to help me along.
If you aren’t sure where to start, I’d love to suggest a few wonderful Christian resources that have helped me learn how to blog as a ministry.
Hope*Writer’s is one of my favorite writing groups! Their doors are open January 22-25th! Every Tuesday you’ll hear from a Tuesday Teacher. These are accessible in the website. The Facebook group is also very active. Check out this amazing list of Tuesday teachers available right now in the Hope Library:
Find out more about Hope*Writers HERE
Find out more about Hope*Writers HERE
I found the best tech guy! He’s trustworthy, knowledgeable, affordable and efficient. Grayson at IMarkineractive.com helped secure my site from HTTP to https. He will also help you figure out technical issues and will even help you start a blog. His customer service went above and beyond! Want someone else to start your blog for you? He’s the guy! He also has a free course that teaches you how to use WordPress.
Having issues with your hosting service? Well, let me tell you something. I think I used to be known in my blogging groups for having issues with my host. But I changed to Big Scoots a year ago. I haven’t had a single problem! I’m SO happy. Grayson recommended them. And they work with Grayson, so I love how there’s no communication gap with your host and Word Press help. Their customer service is the best! They email you a response within 5 minutes. I realized how much I love this way of doing business. The reason they do customer service through email is so they can document everything. No more being on the phone for hours with different customer service reps explaining your problems all over again. I called them and talked to them on the phone before I transferred over, and they helped me with everything I needed. Excellent customer service!
.I’ve had the blessing of meeting Carmen Brown a year ago. Her writings at Married By Grace drew me in right away. After I read her ebook By His Grace We Blog, I knew I wanted to share it with others who felt that same tug on their heart to write. I was so impressed by her book because she not only shares the how to’s but she speaks straight to the heart of the writer.
She gives Godly advice about what she’s learned along the way in areas such as how to manage time and make wise decisions for your blog. I think every blogger should read her ebook no matter how far into blogging they may be because she helps you remember your purpose for writing and the great impact you can have.
I also highly recommend Carmen Brown’s, By HIs Grace We Blog!
I had a hard time calling myself a writer at first. But God has shown me I don’t need to shrink back from calling myself a writer. In fact, I love being able to call myself a Hope Writer. That is my heart. I want to write about the hope I find in Christ. And being in a community with those who have the same heart, means the world to me. Interacting with other Hope Writers, bloggers and authors has been such a blessing. I feel like I have a backstage pass as I see other authors get published and learn the behind the scenes of a writer’s life. If you are a blogger or have any desire to write a book someday–this is the group to be a part of. I’ve had opportunities to be in small groups called Hope Circles where I’ve learned about the process of writing a book proposal. I’ve received opportunities to be on book launch teams where I’ve learned so much. The FB group is always active and the founders very involved and helpful. I’m pretty picky about where I spend my money, but this group is honestly a no-brainer for me.
If you’re a blogger, I would love for you to answer in the comment section why you think blogging is a great ministry? Let’s spread the news of God’s love and encourage others to start a ministry using their words to reach the world!
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Hello there! I'm Valerie, a mom of four and wife of 27 years. My writing inspires others to cultivate courageous faith and find solace in trusting God, especially in moments of fear and uncertainty. Join me on this adventure as we explore the beauty of trusting God when we are afraid. 
Thank you for writing this post. I have been looking all over the internet and all I find for encouragement is how to make money and get numbers. Recently, as a photographer, God put on my heart to write a blog. I am not a writer, I am a retired Algebra teacher, and photographer. I have been posting photographs for decades, but I never write. But God calls people all the time who feel unqualified. I prayed to see if it was His calling or just me. It was Him. I wrote the first 5 posts and no one read them. No one. I felt instantly discouraged. I read your post and feel that God has a reason, and I don’t need to know what it is. It is not about the numbers. I need to find the right community for days when I feel discouraged. Your post helped me to see all of this. Thank you again. I am sure I will be back for more inspiration and encouragement.
Hi Sandi, I’m so glad this post encouraged you to write. What a blessing! I know starting off is so hard. I truly believe when we write for God and follow his purpose for us, we will be blessed not necessarily monetarily or in numbers but by the joy found in living out our calling. I have not been able to come close to make a living as a writer, and I have been discouraged by that at times. Sometimes I take a break when I need to, and during those breaks, God always seems to renew my passion and love for writing. So many times it’s through comments like yours that come out of the blue and help me to know I’m making a difference just when I need it most. There are many free FB groups to help you connect with others. Let me know if you want links. Hope Writers is also a great community (this one does cost money) and they are open now for new memberships. Here’s that link https://www.hopewriters.com/a/33729/z4vJpKBY
Thanks, this was really encouraging… I grew up on the mission field and have experienced a lot of miracles, I want to share with the world what God can do… I just have to build my confidence a little more.
Our church is just thinking about starting a blog. Thank you for posting this!
Thank you for commenting. I just checked out your church website and even listened to a sermon on discouragement. What a blessing! I think a blog is a great idea for a church!
I’m new-ish in my Christian mom blog journey and this was so encouraging to read! I want it to be more than just something for me, I want it to be a ministry.
Congratulations on your Christian blog! I pray the Lord’s blessing over your ministry Rachel. Are you a part of any Christian FB groups to find community? Getting to know other Christian bloggers is so important in order to not feel/be isolated. I’m so happy this post encouraged you.
This was the exact encouragement I needed today! I feel called into ministry, but I was recently passed up for a staff position at our church. I struggled with the idea of my blog being my ministry.
Like you, I’m also leaving my career in education to be a SAHM and put more time and energy into blogging.
Hi Courtney! I’m so sorry about the staff position. I pray that the Lord would lead and guide you with the direction of your blog and give you joy as you adjust to being a SAHM.
Thank you for this encouragement. Blogging is an important ministry. I remind myself (frequently) that I have a potential to reach so many hurting people who need Jesus throughout the world than I could in any other way!
Blessings to you!
Hi Kim! Yes, I still have to remind myself of this. It’s so easy to forget. May God bless your ministry Kim!
I like how you say that bloggers are able to help spread their testimonies about God’s love and His involvement in our lives. My own faith has recently been challenged because of some struggles that I have been going through lately. I don’t think that I’ll start a blog, but maybe I should start reading some Christian blogs to see other people’s experiences.
Amanda, I think reading other blogs really helps us feel like we are not alone when we experience struggles. I’m so sorry you’ve been going through some hard times. I pray that God would lead you to others whom you can share with and grow together with.
Yes! I totally agree! Blogging is such a great ministry!! God gives us an audience for a reason 🙂
Serving others is such a blessing!
Thank you for your encouraging words. I just started in January and loving it. I have definitely stepped out of my comfort zone…. it is a way to reach people all over the world.
I’m so happy for you Davilyn! Thank you for taking the time to leave a comment.
I love this post!! It is exactly the encouragement I needed. I feel I could have written these exact words myself (except at this point I have only two kids, not four) but I, too, have left teaching and believe God is calling me into Ministry in ways that will help my family and encourage others. I’m so glad I found your post on Pinterest! The information in you provided is very helpful and I’ll be looking into it all. Thank you!
Bridget, Your comment sure blessed me this evening. I’m so glad this post encouraged you. Praying that God blesses the work of your hands as you follow his lead.
Wow, Valerie, such a great post, full of meat! I love all the resources you provided and how you deeply encouraged others into the blogging world. I will be checking out Hope Writers… thanks!
Thank you Denise! You are always such a blessing to me.
@God Before Coffee. You wrote this article about the time I started my blog!
Writing is a great way to minister to people. It’s difficult being so open; leaves me feeling very vulnerable. That vulnerability is the very thing people connect with though!
God bless!
I know exactly what you mean. It’s hard to be vulnerable but I do find those are the posts that captivate my attention. Thank you for commenting Tricia!
I also found you on Pinterest! I’m so glad I’m not the only one who is scared to hit publish. It isn’t because I’m scared to spread the gospel, but I’m scared I’m not doing God justice.
I started a blog about a month ago to share how my faith had faltered when my son was diagnosed with a rare heart defect but how God got my husband and I through it. I’m hoping to help other parents of children with heart defects lean into Christ.
Thank you for this article. I totally needed it!
Yes, Kayla. I know what you mean about wanting to do God justice and wanting to make sure that what I am saying is not swayed in any way by any faulty thinking. It’s important to me to pray before I press publish. I just love hearing how others start a blog in order to comfort others with the comfort they themselves have found through difficult times. I pray that God blesses your ministry and gives you guidance as you care for your son.
I found you on Pinterest. This is a great post and just the encouragement I needed! I’ve been blogging for almost a year about my domestic violence story. I have a strong testimony and pray that God will help me share it. Thank you for being a resource and strong woman of faith!
God Bless
Thank you for sharing Natalie. What a great ministry of hope you are giving to those who need help. God bless you for sharing your story.
I found you on Pinterest! I have been blogging for almost four years now, with no clear focus all the while trying to maintain positivity. But I recently decided to shift my focus in the direction of a faith blog in the hope to grow in my knowledge of God and also to share my love for God to the world, since I’m the shyest, most introverted person ever. This way I can let my light so shine for the world to see.
Yay! I love how writing is a great ministry for those who tend to be introverted. For me the words just don’t come out they way that I can write them. Bless you for letting your light shine!
I was on pinterest and came across your post. I think blogging is a blessed ministry like you said everyone has a story. I started blogging about 3 months ago because it has always been something I wanted to do. I am still trying to find my own way of things, I want to be unique in what I do and present to people. I have a chronic illness and God is what gets me through and I want to encourage others to seeks Gods face as will during their time of illness. Blogging is great please pray for me
Shawna, I hope your blog is going well. I’m so sorry for the chronic illness you are enduring. Thank you for using what you are going through to help others. That is truly a ministry. Praying for you and that God blesses your ministry.
Thank you for sharing this! Lately, I have felt pretty discouraged with blogging. Reading this post was definitely an encouragement. Thanks again!
I’m so glad this encouraged you. Blogging is hard work and sometimes we feel discouraged in it. God is faithful to encourage us to press on when we need it.
Hi Valerie! Now that I’m getting back into the swing of blogging things, I decided to visit your page and it’s like I’m seeing it again for the first time. Your site redesign is lovely! So fitting for your family of six, and I love the family photo of you all clinging together. :o)
I particularly love this post. Since I took a blogging break it helped me to put things into perspective. I realized while I was away that I actually have blogging friends that are a real part of my life. Yes, we meet up in cyberspace, but the relationships are real, nonetheless. You are one of those people that I’ve missed. I’ve always appreciated your encouragement, and this post is just what I needed to keep my fires burning as a blogger.
Thanks so much for sharing!
Tiffiney
Thank you Tiffiney! I’ve missed you! Thank you for your encouragement and kind words. Sometimes we need a break to gain perspective. It’s always a blessing to read your posts and hear from you!
Have been considering a Christian blog. When I asked a friend whether I should, she suggested I outline my purpose, audience, etc. Problem is, I’ve just had the “feeling” or nudge that I should, but don’t have a particular audience or purpose other than I want to encourage other people in their walk–wherever they are. Is that enough?
Hi Tammy! I’m so glad that you are considering starting a blog. I think the nudge to start is where it begins. Then purchasing a url (a domain name) and praying about your Blog title and tagline. Before I started my blog, I read every single article in http://www.Amylynnandrews.com in her post “How to Start a Blog.” It really helped me understand how to do it. There are several classes I took as well that helped me when I started. You could write about faith in general and figure out a blog title. Or you could narrow your focus to marriage, parenting. I knew I wanted to write about faith and family so I prayed about a tagline that would give me the ability to write about growing strong in my faith and closer to my family as well.
I also have several sweet friends who write about blogging and help mentor new bloggers in their posts. I’d be happy to help you in any way I can. Feel free to email me in the contact section above.
This is great, Valerie! I’ve found this all to be true.
People sometimes ask me why I blog (especially because I’m busy with an infant and a toddler). You’ve done a great job of articulating my reasons here!
Hi Shannon! Yes, it can be so hard to balance life. I think that’s the key though. Finding balance to first minister to our children and then others. It’s definately not easy! Blessings to you!
Hi, Valerie – my fellow introvert!! I totally resonated with that part! It is hard for me to make ‘small talk’. But writing – well, that is so much easier for me! Thanks for sharing on Grace and Truth this week.
Hello Aimee! Thank you for visiting. And yes, I love to get to know people on a deep level!
I think blogging is a great ministry but I always have to check my motives. When my motives become about how many likes, comments, and subscribers that I have obtained it becomes less about the ministering to people. Sometimes we may find that instead of ministering primarily to other people we instead find ourselves ministering to ourselves especially when we feel we don’t have a lot of people reading our material. Even in those times we need to recognize that we are still doing something that brings glory and honor to Christ.
I agree, Tona. It’s easy to focus on numbers and get discouraged when you don’t see the growth you’re working so hard for. It’s in those times where I have to get back to my purpose, my mission and passion for writing. Sometimes I take a break until I feel God is inspiring me again. He always seems to come through with hope and guidance for the next step.
Great points, Valerie!! Making friends and sharpening one another is one of my favorite parts of blogging- and totally unexpected. A great surprise. Thanks for this encouragement!
Yes, I didn’t expect to make friends blogging. But now I don’t know how I’d do it without having support. Thank you for visiting!
Thank you for your encouragement! I agree wholeheartedly, but sometimes I just need to hear it from someone else 🙂 Visiting from #MMBH.
Awe, yes…discouragement can come easy! God bless you!
I could say AMEN to pretty much every word you wrote! Thanks for sharing and encouraging others.
Thank you Donna! It’s great to be in ministry with you!
Thank you for writing this article, I really needed it. I am a beginner blogger and often struggle with ‘no one wants to hear what I have to say’ and “why would anyone want to read anything I wrote?”
I love the Lord and I love to write, and I needed the encouragement your article provided; I did order the Genius Blogger’s Toolkit a couple of days ago and am still working through the User Manual; I am so very thankful for the people who put this together and shared their knowledge with others, and I am thankful for people like you who share encouragement along the way!
God bless you
What a blessing your comment was to me! Thank you so much for taking the time to encourage me, Jennifer! I pray that God will direct your path and guide you each step of the way. Sometimes the steps are slow and take a long time to get to the next one, but the process of learning never ends. I just looked at Abby Lawson’s Building a Framework and boy I would have loved to have read that when I started out. There are so many great resources in this kit! Keep pressing on and sharing your words of hope! God bless you!
I generally blog just as an outlet but it has definitely served as a ministry in ways I didn’t expect.
Hi Kristy! So glad to hear that you’ve discovered through writing that blogging has been a ministry. Thank you for visiting today!
I was really encouraged by your post, today, Valerie. I’ve been hesitant to start using my blog as a ministry, but God keeps pushing me in that direction. So it helps to read such a positive viewpoint on it. Thank you! <3
I just visited your new site and love it! Congrats! I’m so glad to be in ministry with you and hope to get to know you better.
I began blogging with the hopes of true Christian connection. I had no women I my life. No one to share the myriad difficulties and joys of life with. I had to believe that I wasn’t the only one!
Blogging has been a mutual ministry, an outlet for praising the God who sees our loneliness, for uplifting the weary woman (because she is me!), and for touching the lives (in my own small way) of my fellow sisters in Christ.
Yes! I agree! Blogging is a mutual ministry, isn’t it? And I”m so glad to have met you along the way. Thank you for your wonderful ministry, Gleniece!
So thankful for the opportunity to be a part of this beautiful blogging community. Computers can cause a lot of stress, but there is so much beauty, too!
Yes, the technical side of things is not my strongsuit but has been a great way to figure out that my brain still works, lol Love being in community with you, Lauren!
I’m grateful, too, for these benefits of blogging, Valerie. When I look back, I see how God used blogging to save me, really. Today, I’ve embraced the role of ‘digital evangelist’ – an opportunity to impact people needing encouragement and to build up their own faith. Thanks for doing what you do.
Hi Karlene, What a wonderful testimony of how God has used blogging in your life. Thank you for your ministry!
This post really hit home for me. When I first started seeking God out in my life, I was alone. I had no way to get to church (and to be honest, even if I had I was way too insecure and afraid to actually go) and no one around me was religious. So rather than go to church, I found blogs like yours. I found so much hope and learned so much from them! I started my blog in the hopes that I could help others who are in the same position I was in.
Samantha, thank you for sharing your heart! I’m so glad you started a blog. It’s such a warm community of believers. I pray that you find the same in a church as well and find fellowship and and feel loved accepted.
As I read this I kept saying “yes, yes!” in agreement to everything. I’ve only been blogging for about 2 months now and it is so hard but it also seems to be exactly what I need at this point in my life. Thanks for the encouragement to keep at it!
Nice to meet you Kira! I’m so glad you’ve been enjoying blogging! It’s hard work, but well worth it!
Thank you for writing about blogging being a ministry. I’m a Christian writer and recently added a blog to my website and was looking for some advice on how to get started and found your blog and yes you are a hope writer. hopefully I’ll get there too. God bless