Where do I belong?

I suppose most of us want to fit in somewhere. We want to belong to a group of like-minded people and be cared for and loved by those people. For many years now I have felt out of place in the world. As with everyone else, I have many different labels which may be applied to me. Labels which help explain who I am, how I think, and what I believe. For example, probably the most important thing you could know about me is that I am a Christian. For many people that label automatically brings up a whole host of negative feelings or thoughts. Thing is, I don't feel like a typical Christian. In some ways I am extremely conservative. Like piss of the liberals really bad conservative. In other ways, I am very liberal, at least compared to other Christians. And again, I think I would really piss off some Christians if I shared some of my viewpoints. For example, regarding homosexuality, I don't believe that it is okay or natural in any respect (conservative) but I really don't see much point in denying people the freedom to marry or do whatever they want. I mean, the reality is people are going to do what they want no matter what anyway. I think Christians fighting tooth and nail against gay rights and gay marriage are just making things worse rather than serving God in an efficient and effective way. Anyway, that was just an example; this post isn't really about discussing gay marriage. The point is that I feel as though I have one foot in one world and one foot in the other. I don't feel like I fit into either very well. I have so many thoughts and ideas that no one else seems to see any merit in. I could probably write a dozen posts on my unconventional ideas (maybe I will write some). I feel like I am just rambling now. I am tempted to delete this and just forget it. I guess I will post it anyway because I doubt anyone will ever read this anyway.

Win a Nintendo Wii! Hurry, Contest Over Soon!

There is this blog I read called The Penny Hoarder. The blog shows you how to make money in unconventional and interesting ways. I have been reading it for a while and have even made a little bit of money following advice from the blog. They are running a contest for a Nintendo Wii, so go check out the blog and enter!

http://www.thepennyhoarder.com/2011/10/the-penny-hoarders-hallowiin-giveaway?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+ThePennyHoarder+%28The+Penny+Hoarder%29&utm_content=Google+Reader

Like we need another blog...

So, I have decided that I am going to start a blog. Do you get annoyed when someone describes themselves as "eclectic", "eccentric", or "unconventional"? Well, dang it, that's how I would have to describe myself. I don't fit neatly into anyone's preconceptions and while I do sometimes actually kinda like that about myself, it often is a source of sadness for me. This is not going to turn into a pity party with me as the only attendee, I am just saying I am not going to serve up to you, the reader, a blog that is likely to fit neatly into your preconceptions about a Christian, a preacher, a white man, an artist, a conservative, or a husband. I am all of those things (and others). As of now, I have no specific agenda or point to this blog. It will simply be whatever I feel like writing about. At various times that will be religion, movies, video games, marriage, church, or work. Ain't no tellin'. Perhaps someone will actually read this too. We will see.