These past few weeks we have had an average of 60-70 visitors to our blog on a daily basis. Some, as you would guess, found us quite accidentally, and others are regular visitors seeking SA updates and inspiration. We'd love to hear from you ! Out of the 300 visitors this last week few have taken time to share a comment... it begs the questions;
- is the blog of interest?
- is the format friendly and compelling?
- are the articles relevant and of real interest?
We invite you to share your comments in this thread, and know that your comments are appreciated!
Sven Ljungholm
ps You may share your opinion anonymously - clack on the button on the bottom once having clicked on the comment bar...
9 comments:
I am a soldier and local officer in the UK Territory, currently considering the possibility of either Envoyship or Officership. I regularly read this blog as well as others, and find this inspiring.
C
Thank you C, your response is both helpful and very encouraging.
Blessings, Sven
ps Hope you'll be appointed to beautiful Devon; sunshine today!
check out my blog...similar
Thank you ANON... I visited your site and hope and pray your blog will be a meaningful, healing and inspiring ministry to many.
I invite you and look forward to your sharing in our blog from your experience. Please send me any articles you'd like to see posted to selmoscow@aol.com with FSAOF in the subject line. (this invitation is extended to all of our blog visitors)
Blessings, Sven
I began writing a blog 3 years ago and posted new articles, short and somewhat longer every week for a year. The ideas flew fast and furious, at least during the initial period. The first 10 or so were written in frustration about this or that, often focused on an individual person or experience. Then came the time when my venting was behind me and more positive themes had to be explored.
I realized after that first year that positive themes were being written and presented better by other bloggers and began pointing my visitors to them. I also learned that readers were interested only to a certain extent in my assumed mistreatment and the number of visitors to the blog increased and was sustained as my themes focused on love and forgiveness.
God bless you anon and I pray you find and provide healing in your newfound ministry.
Former officer
active soldier
ps Sven- nice to note the eclectic mix of articles.
Hi Sven,
The articles recently are good - but safe. There's nothing you could really say in response to them except - 'I agree' - almost a waste of time to respond. They have been broad enough and well written enough that anyone - from extreme fundamentalists through to extreme liberals (like myself) could agree with them, even though we would both interpret them entirely differently. There really hasn't been anything controversial enough to spark discussion. Even Joann's latest piece, although excellent as her work always is, has nothing controversial in it that would spark a conversation. The only thing one could do is 'vent' that their experience is not like that. But even then, the articles have been written in such a way that if you did disagree with them, you would sound like you were just venting, and perhaps experiencing a bit of sour grapes.
In sum - the articles are good, inpsirational etc, etc, etc, - but safe. Maybe we need a few more controversial articles to get the juices flowing a bit.
Yours in Christ,
Graeme
Former Australian East
Hi Sven,
Just to say that this blog is much appreciated.
Under God, I owe the Salvation Army much, having been raised, saved and spiritually nurtured in my early and developing faith therein. Our paths separated a number of years ago (as far as I am aware in accordance with the will of God), but over the past two years reconnections have been made, of which your blog is one. It has been interesting to see how the Lord has continued and continues to work in, with and through his people in the Army.
I'll continue to read your blog, and whether I respond with a comment or not, I can assure you that the posts I read will have an impact on me.
Thanks again.
Bernard Martin
Former UKT
I'm a bit confused as to the purpose of this blog. "FORMER Salvation Army Officers Blog"... Why so much attention to current officers and their new posts? Why promote Salvation Army causes & projects? Finally, why still discuss spirituality using the military metaphor? Moving on means moving on, in my humble opinion...
I have not commented much as I need to guard myself from hurt that has tumbled into bitterness toward the Army. I have little to no contact with the Army and am grateful for this blog that helps me feel connected to a huge part of my life. It feels safe here to love the good parts of the Army, but be frustrated with unfair policies and practices when good, long-term officers leave.
Former, USA West
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