First Blog Goal: Hone Layers
I meant for this blog to be recreational–a way to cultivate a couple of my layers: my creative side and my playful side. My partial vision was for it to be fun, whimsical and at times a bit goofy. The stuff that brings life to life. However, it wasn’t long before I realized that my layers can’t be separated so easily.
Like an Onion, But Not!
He was armed and dangerous.
Unlike an onion these layers are fused together. As one they form our personality. Some layers run very deep, emerging in everything we do.
My love for Jesus is one of my deepest layers. Because nothing can separate those who know Jesus from His love, He is ever present in my life. This, too, is expressed in what I write. (Really, I can’t help it. I love God, and all that it means to belong to Him is too good not to express and share.)
Nicknames
I chose to use a nickname for my blog title because I’m very sentimental. More than this, nicknames are powerful. Not only are they an expression of our fondness for one another, but they can also remind us who we are or who we’re meant to be.
Jesus sometimes chose nicknames for His disciples. He called them His friends because they knew His business. (John 15:15 ) Therefore, God chose new names to remind His people of their purpose. (For a full explanation read John MacArthur’s blog post [here]. It’s a great blog series.)
Nicknames can also reflect the characteristics that we need to keep in check or abandon. For example: when my husband started calling me The Garbage Fairy. Though I found this quite humorous, I didn’t love the nickname! Fairy is cute though. The full explanation can be found on my other blog at the link above.
Pippi, however, is a great nickname! It not only expresses my playful side, but it also reminds me of my purpose: to go and sow, since a pip is a seed.
Second Blog Goal: Enjoyment
Life can get hard. In times like these we can lose our wonder and joy. This means that we do need reminders to enjoy life.
This includes enjoying the presence of God. Encouraging others to draw close to Him and know Him makes our joy complete (or full) because it’s exactly what we who are called to share the Good News about Jesus were made for.
“We saw it, we heard it, and now we’re telling you so you can experience it along with us, this experience of communion with the Father and His Son, Jesus Christ. Our motive for writing is simply this: We want you to enjoy this, too. Your joy will double our joy!”
1 John 1-3(MSG)
Since God is just as much a part of me there will definitely be some deeper more meaningful tones to my writing as well.
–Tina
All great reasons/purposes to have a blog.
I never knew that about Jesus calling Peter by either of his names according to circumstance. That’s a truly human touch. ☺
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Neither did my husband and I! It’s really a wonderful eye opener, and a fascinating insight! Yes, definitely a truly human touch. Jesus walked as a man, but He loved as a Father. He meant what He said, “I and the Father are One” ❤ ❤ ❤
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Sweetest Tina, I love this. What a blessing you are. Your heart for the Lord and your kindness shine through with every word you write. I am glad to have ‘met you’ here in the blogging world and am grateful you are sharing your life with us!
We do miss the mark, but thankfully we serve such a merciful God who loves to lavish His love on us. When we veer off course, He gently grabs our hands (and hearts) steering us back to the right direction. I recently experienced this myself as well. I relate to you very much 🙂
I look forward to your posts and pray nothing but the absolute best of God’s favor for your future. Much love and many blessings to you sweet Tina! ♥
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Thank you so much. ❤ Much love and many blessings back at ya. ☺ ❤
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That’s really interesting. Be it any faith, the aim is always the same.
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Thanks for the comment. Sorry I didn’t see it sooner. For some reason it went straight to my Spam.
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I LOVED the books about Pippi Longstocking! Did you ever read them? She was hilarious! 😁
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I don’t remember the stories, but I do remember reading Pippi Longstocking. Whenever I wear braids my dad or my father-in-law calls me Pippi… and a fellow blogger nicknamed me Pippi because I got on this streak of using a lot of “P”s in my posts like the Pippi from Mr. Poppers Penguins. So I went with it as a blog theme. All my categories are “P”s that was a bit of a challenge. 😃
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Haha! Mr. Popper’s Penguins was funny too! 😁
When you write about God, you can write about His presence, power, provision, purpose, plan, perfection, and that He is our Papa!
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Yes, so true! 😃
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Very nice… and you described many things about nicknames. Interesting.
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Thank you! Yes, I’m very fond of nicknames. ☺
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Love this little description!! And especially the idea of layers and Jesus being the deepest layer❤️
Your blog does remind me of bright, happy and encouraging thoughts! ❤️
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This is lovely! Based on what I read previously from your other blog, I feel like the nickname still pretty much sums up who you are as a wonderful person and daughter of God. I am looking forward to reading more of your works here, Tina!
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Thank you so much, Tina! It’s time that I caught up on your works as well. I will pay you a visit soon! ❤
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Having a nickname gives out a friendly signal. 🙂
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Yes, I enjoy being friendly, having friends and making new ones! ☺ It’s very nice to meet you, Dilip!
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Thanks for liking and following my blog! 😀🙏💛👊🎉
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You’re so welcome. Thanks back at ya, Darell! 😊
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Your welcome Tina 😀
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Lovely post Tina, full of insight and truth.
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Thank you. ☺
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https://dawnfanshawe.wordpress.com/2020/09/24/the-sunshine-blogger-award/
I nominate you because you inspire me, sunshine!
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Oh, wow! Thank you so much, Dawn!
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