One of the things I’ve discovered over the last year as I put more time and emotional investment into blogging and writing is that when I have a specific purpose for writing, I do better at it. As I have been thinking about how to move Soul Munchies forward in a new direction, I decided that each day needed it’s own purpose. So I reveal to you today Soul Munchies’ new daily themes.
Music Monday – This has been a successful post since I began it. Music is near and dear to me, and being able to share a song that has spoken to me has been a great source of good energy. So Music Monday continues – each Monday I will post lyrics to a song that has been an inspiration for me. If I can find a video, I’ll post that too – otherwise, I’ll do my best to find a place for you to hear it online so that it can inspire you as well.
Tuesday Youday – The blogging community is truly a community – I am certain of it. Tuesday will be all about YOU – my blogging community. Each Tuesday, I will either feature a blog post or article that resonates with me OR I will feature a post of a guest blogger. In order for this to be successful, I’m counting on YOU to read and to contribute!
Wordless Wednesday - We’ve all heard the saying that “A picture is worth a thousand words.” We seem to take tons of pictures everywhere we go and when we look back on them we see so much beauty. Every Wednesday I will feature a picture that has stunned me, inspired me, encouraged me, angered me. No words – just the picture. I will then invite you to share your own response to that picture.
Theological Thursday – This is what I do. As someone who “gets paid to work for Jesus” I’m constantly thinking about ministry, Jesus, God, religion, theology, etc. On Thursdays, I’ll share my own thoughts on a certain “theological” topic. Beware – I am broadening the normal definition of “theological” for this purpose … it may be a devotion, a conversation about church and its meaning, a personal story or struggle with religion and/or faith, a ministry idea, or anything else that might have to do with the work of Christ in this world.
Foodie Friday – I am a foodie. It’s been hard for me to admit this. I love food. I especially love good, homemade food. One of my greatest joys in life is to find a super whole in the wall restaurant that makes you feel like you’ve gone to Grandma’s house for dinner. Equally exciting to me is to find a recipe that uses all of my senses and makes me come alive when eating it. Oh food – what a gift! On Fridays, I will feature a hidden restaurant that I’ve found OR a recipe that has knocked my socks off. I hope this will challenge and encourage you to find your own inner foodie!
Quotable Weekend – I get daily quotes from a dear friend of mine and often don’t reflect on them as much as I could. Each weekend I will share a quote that I came across that week and a brief reflection on what that quote means in my daily life. I invite you to share your own reflections in the comments.
Of course, these daily themes will not be Soul Munchies in its entirety. Soul Munchies began as a place for me to share thoughts, book reviews, personal updates, etc. and will remain a place for that to happen. It is my intention that these daily themes serve as a purpose for posting each day – but rest assured that the daily themes will not be the exclusive purpose of Soul Munchies. Book reviews, travel reviews, random thoughts, will still abound!