Monday, July 13, 2009

Enter at Your Own Risk

OK, I've been insinuating that I will be "blogging" for some time now and it just hasn't happened. Maybe it's a lack of motivation, maybe it's fear, maybe it's God's divine intervention, knowing the last thing this world needs is another outlet for the untamed tongue of Amy Baxley, but here I am, for the moment. Who knows? Maybe now is the time, maybe not. But right now, at this moment, I sit with a computer in my lap and just enough energy (and Adderall) to tap the keys.

So, before I commit to (or threaten to) add to this site with any consistency, I feel it quite important to add a disclaimer (if you know me, you know that not much in my life comes without one).

So, here goes...

ENTER AT YOUR OWN RISK

The entries that will appear in this blog are my thoughts, my beliefs, my feelings, my fears, my dreams, my heart's desires, etc. They are open for your review, your comment and even your critique.

However, I will not apologize for what I think, how I feel, or what I believe. My posts will contain material of a serious nature (not without humorous undertones) that is near and dear to my heart. I am in an infinite pursuit to know my God, know myself, and live a life that is rich in the truth of both. I cannot and will not apologize for what I learn, feel or experience along the way, however contrary it may be to what you or anyone else may believe. I am in pursuit of TRUTH and TRUTH only.

You are welcome to express what you think, feel or believe to be true at any time, especially if it is for the purpose of steering me toward truth and helping me in my pursuit. I even welcome the views of others who believe something different, who are also seeking the truth and don't feel they have quite identified it yet. What I will not welcome is anyone, anything or any comment that asks me to deny my God, deny my faith, or apologize for what I believe.

I love all people and want good things (the best things) for everyone, but I do believe in One God, The Only God. I believe there is only One Truth, One Way, One Path, (to Heaven, eternal life, righteousness, life everlasting, salvation, etc). I believe that comes through Jesus Christ and only Jesus Christ.

I believe that the gift of eternal life comes through Him only. I believe that life on Earth, comes not only from Him, but is to be lived for Him. What does that mean exactly? Well, that's the nature of the journey I'm on. You are more than welcome to join me in the ride.

This journey is not for the weak at heart. If you can't handle the truth, if you can't handle that mention of God, if you can't handle the name of Jesus Christ, then you might rather follow another blog. Again, I am what I am and I know what I know. I cannot and will not apologize for it.

You are welcome here any time. Remember, you may hear some things that make you think, feel, doubt, or wonder, things that may take you beyond your comfort zone, things that may challenge the way you think or what you believe, things that may even make you feel offended, judged or attacked. It is a safe place. I promise. But still, Enter at Your Own Risk : )