Day 8, Blog 8: Tall Skinny Kiwi

Since my last post featured an article I discovered through Andrew Jones' wonderful Tall Skinny Kiwi blog, why not make him the (drum roll please)... (wait, no the drums are too loud...that's better)...BLOG OF THE DAY!!!

I think I discovered Tall Skinny Kiwi through Hugh Hewitt's 2005 re:create address. Hugh was spouting out a long list of blogs to check out, and was going through a list of "Christian bloggers". I had gotten kind of bogged down, but I think the name "Tall Skinny Kiwi" struck me as more than a little interesting. So I started checking it out on a regular basis, and I think to this point he is the only "God blogger" that I read*.

I recommend Andrew's blog for two reasons:

• One, he travels a lot. Something about people who travel a lot is that they always wind up with the most amazing personal stories. And personal stories make for great blog entries.


• Two, besides being an influential voice in the "emergent church", he is very good about linking to others who are joining in the conversation. If you read his blog and diligently follow the stories he's linking to, you can get a good feel for where the emergent idea is headed.

So check out Andrew's blog. You'll be glad you did...

Comments

[Jan]

We have been following Andrew's blog for years, and you are so right. Kudos to the Tall Skinny Kiwi!

[andrew jones]

thanks for the link, Mark! I had no idea you read my journey.

Third Day rock!

[Maggie]

I've read several "emergent" blogs and get frustrated. I feel like rather than "emerging" they are simply responding to what's already culturnal to try act like they are cool enough for people to like. People should like us, but I'm not sure we have to blend to do it, and from personal experience, it's a dangerous thing...one I could write a book about, but won't belabor here. I do try to read up, but I find I'm strongest with blogs who remind me to grow strong, not those who try to make me feel too comfortable with where I am, if that makes any sense.