initial welcome

I have started this blog to inform you, my members, of things on the site which may be beneficial in a more informal way than on the page. For example, some members have asked that I note the denomination of contributors to the site. I have not done so because I firmly believe that we can find inspiration from others not of our own denomination and should peruse the site with as open a mind as possible. I have always maintained that after a few weeks of use, you will start to gravitate to certain authors whose work you have enjoyed in the past. For example, if you are looking for illustrations, you might want to check out Jerry Fuller's contributions which are in the illustrated materials from the archives. Jerry's contributions always included several illustrations which he had culled from the numerous subscription services to which he belonged.
Likewise, I do not assign titles to contributors since I believe that, as clergy, we are all on an equal footing. Again, for example, I always go by "Sil" unless I believe someone will not recognize who I am unless I identify myself as "Deacon Sil".
Anyway, I would also welcome any comments you might have about the site and who your favorite contributors are. Let's go blogging!!