It seems important to lay out a few things you can expect if you choose to read this blog. These are my commitments to you and they help hold me accountable.

There are also a couple of guidelines and requests sprinkled about. They are simple things I am asking of you.

My Top Priority is to Honor God

I am a Christian and my faith in Christ is central to everything in my life. If you read anything here from me, it comes from that worldview and with a sincere desire to glorify God. I won’t always get it right, but that is my constant goal.

This Blog Will Always Be Free

I have no interest in monetizing this thing. Even if, by some incredible miracle, it becomes “popular” I will not use it to make a buck. You won’t find pop-up ads, commercials for products, or any attempts by me to be some kind of “influencer” hawking some sponsor’s ware.

I do reserve the right to sell sponsorship space on any newsletter I may choose to create in the future, but the newsletter itself will always be free to read.

I don’t have an issue with writers who sell newsletters, or ad space on their blog, although any more than one pop-up on a blog and I am out of there. I am blessed to make my living as something other than a writer, so I choose to keep everything here free.

I Will NEVER Use AI to Write my Posts

Seriously, not ever. If it’s on this blog then it is written by yours truly or by a named guest blogger but not by AI.

It’s my personal belief that if a writer is using AI to write and then just editing what AI churns out, they are taking a shortcut I am simply not comfortable taking. Especially since Open AI has “learned” by stealing the hard work of human beings. I am not okay with that.

The Comments Will Stay Open

I can’t guarantee that I will respond to every comment–although I will try–but you are always free to comment on my posts. Feel free to disagree with me, share ideas with me, and ask questions.

I only ask that you do so respectfully. If you’re looking to pick a fight, you won’t find one here. If you are insulting or vulgar, toward me or others that comment, you will be blocked. I will treat you with respect and dignity. I only ask that you do the same.

You are Welcome to Use What You Find Here

If there is something in one of my posts you like, feel free to copy it and use it somewhere else. I’d be honored.

I only ask that you give me credit for it and point people to my blog.

There is no real way for me to police this so I am just trusting you to be honorable in your use of the content on this blog.