One of the elements of blogging that I’ve really enjoyed over the past six months, has been to find what other blogs are out there and to learn from them.
Kent Shaffer from the Church Relevance website recently published the top 100 Christian blogs plus another 41 for good measure.
As a pastor and blogger, there are a few that I read regularly and I thought that I would share my favourites so that others can see some of the excellent sites that there are.
Some are written by people I know and some I’ve stumbled across in the past few weeks, but each of them has given me something to think about and helped me in my walk. Not all of them are in the top 100, but they deserve to be.
Here are my favourite Christian blogs:
Michael Hyatt. Michael’s blog came in at number three on the list and is one that I read regularly. He is the CEO of Christian publisher Thomas Nelson and specialises in leadership and social media. He is also worth following on Twitter as he role-models how a leader should be using such a tool.
Stuff Christians Like. This site came in at number six and is always an entertaining read. You won’t learn much here, but if you’re a christian with a sense of humour this site is worth book-marking for those days when you need a bit of a chuckle.
Maurilio Amorim. Coming in at 136 on the list, I only stumbled across Maurilio’s site recently and really enjoy his insights. He is one of those bloggers who often writes what I wish I’d written. Whilst I’m jealous of his talents, I love his work.
Mark Conner. I had the great privilege of working for Mark and his blog is one of the first that I ever read regularly. As Senior Pastor of CityLife Church, Mark has some great insights about leadership, theology and life in general.
Mark Sayers. Mark is an old friend and he gave me some great advice when I first started up this blog. He is an expert on culture and faith and has written a couple of excellent books on the subject, including his latest, Facing Leviathan.
Dr. Gary Collins. Gary is a Christian Life Coach, who actually wrote the book on the subject of christian life coaching. A few months ago, he moved his weekly newsletter into a blog format. It’s a great read and well worth a look.
These are my favourite christian blogs. They’re not the only ones that I read and I certainly don’t limit myself to christian blogs, but I felt compelled to share them with you guys.
Do you have any favourites that you would like to share?
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October 20, 2010 at 10:16 am
bendedspoon
I only learn today that you are a pastor!
No wonder that I am blessed.
You don’t take away the blessings
if you do not approve of my comments, right?
I already checked SCL because I’m inclined to check first
those tagged with humor but will definitely check all the rest.
Thanks and more blessings to you on top of so many!
🙂
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October 20, 2010 at 10:44 am
Darren Poke
Thanks bs, I hope that you enjoy the other sites as well.
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October 20, 2010 at 10:46 am
bendedspoon
Those are indeed great sites!
Here’s my take home:
1. I appreciate the honesty of Michael Hyatt on 10 Psychological Stages of Public Speaking. Experts still despair? Hmm good to know that..
2. I love the thought of Maurillo Amorim teaching an 80 year old cook in The Day You Become Obsolete.
3. I had a good laugh with the Irony of your boss Mark Conner.
4. The moment I saw Mark Sayers’ photo in About Me page I knew he’ll give me a smile today. I’m not disappointed with Boundaries vs Meat Bikinis — the title alone made me, and Lady Gaga on the content? 🙂
5. Love Dr. Gary Collins post on Saving Good Ideas. He made me want to save and buy the book of John Kotter.
thanks!:)
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October 20, 2010 at 10:54 am
Darren Poke
Awesome. I’m glad you liked them.
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October 20, 2010 at 11:14 am
bendedspoon
Can I put your picture in my site today?
Thanks!
That ‘Thanks!’ is for whether you approve or not.
🙂
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October 20, 2010 at 11:23 am
Darren Poke
That’s OK with me bs.
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October 20, 2010 at 3:48 pm
Debbie Feller
I’m so glad bendedspoon found you! Now you have encountered a very special blessing . . .her! 🙂
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October 20, 2010 at 9:15 pm
Darren Poke
Thanks Debbie, I consider each of my readers to be a blessing.
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October 21, 2010 at 10:14 am
mariqia
Thank you Darren for sharing those blogs.
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October 22, 2010 at 8:22 am
Darren Poke
Thanks Mariqia. It’s always nice to share.
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March 30, 2017 at 6:26 pm
amazingjamesmin
If you have time visit my Facebook Page. More Testimony, glory to God ——-> Jesus is Our Miracle Daily
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