Sunday, July 13, 2008

On Tour



The time has come. Blog mission statement time. Remember this? Your sweet comments may keep me blogging forever.

A mission statement has proved to be very difficult for me, and I couldn't quite pin point why...until now. You see, I've wanted to wrap up my purpose for writing in 3-4 well written sentences. Clear and concise. Pretty little package. And therein lies the problem.

My purpose in writing varies, from day to day. I rarely plan ahead what a post will be. Usually, it involves me sitting down with a huge mug of coffee, asking God to show me what, in my daily life, is usable. Each day in my life is different. And each day at this blog is different. Mama Belle commented that it's kinda like what Forrest Gump said about life and a box of chocolates, "ya never know what you're gonna get" ...oh how right she is.

No matter what the content for the day may be, there are a few things that I do want present in every post....

Mission: Life in the Parsonage is about candidly walking through my daily life, in all the various roles I play, and finding significance in the insignificant. I want it to be refreshing, and real. I want to be transparent because I want those who read to say, "yep, I relate to that." I want people to leave with a smile, because no matter what may be going on in my day...God always, always gives me something to smile about. And although shoes and haircuts are mentioned profusely...the most important theme I hope sticks is an unmistakable desire to grow closer to my Jesus.
You can go to Becoming Me for more blog mission statements...what better way to find great blogs?!?

25 comments:

  1. Sarah, I think you live up to every word of your Mission Statement. I learn so much from you!

    Thanks for the link to find more great blogs!

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  2. Excellent, excellent. And you totally live up to your statement. Your blog always makes me smile and feel better after I leave.

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  3. Excellent! I love this "finding significance in the insignificant" as that seems to be so much of this stage of my life. It's really all SIGNIFICANT! Thanks for being real and sharing your heart.

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  4. Love your blog! It is one of my favs, mostly because I do leave with a smile on my face. Great
    mission statement! Thanks for your comments on my blog. I found it addicting before I started it - one reason why I decided to go for it and just do it already!! Praying you enjoy a restful Sunday:}

    Blessings,
    Jeanette

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  5. love your mission. honestly, i think i relate with yours so much...but you just said it way better than i could put into words. :-)

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  6. Finding significance in the insignificant...ooh, that's beautiful, Sarah. That is what so much of my day is about and I think that is why I love your blog so much. Keep at it, sister...we love ya!

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  7. On my way through the tour - I love your site and think your mission statement describes it very well!

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  8. Hi. I've been a quiet lurker here, but quiet no more :D I'm thankful to God for people like you, whose blogs give encouragement to those who need them, and testify that Jesus IS with us in our day to day life. Thank you for sharing Him!

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  9. Love it. You have totally succeeded in fulfilling the goals of your mission statement.

    Thanks for the link, BFF. That was an unexpected surprise.

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  10. Sarah - I am so glad we are blog friends too!

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  11. Mission accomplished! (And beautifully, I might add.)
    No wonder I love it here!

    Blessings,
    Tracy = )

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  12. I LOVE your mission statement. I just did mine this morning. It was harder than I thought it would be. I really love what you came up with!! It's very true!

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  13. That's a wonderful mission statement. I'll have to be sure to come back and read more!

    Sheila

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  14. I loved what you wrote.

    It was beautiful.

    Julie

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  15. That is written so beautifully! I need to come back and visit again.

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  16. I'm also on tour. It is so much fun to see the missions of other blogs. I appreciate finding the "something to smile about" in each day. Thanks for sharing. I'll be back.

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  17. Loved this so much, I linked to it in my mission statement.

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  18. I loved your statement! This is my first time on your blog~ it is SOOO cute I just love everything about it:)

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  19. I bookmarked your blog because I do love blogs by bloggers who keep it real. Looking forward to getting to know you better!

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  20. I truly appreciate your blogging statement.It is very truthful. I do leave with a smile when I come to see you and I believe you leave everyone with a desire to be closer to Jesus. You bless my life!!!!
    Be blessed!
    Lorie

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  21. I stumbled onto your blog a while back and have been reading it for sometime now. How I got here I have no idea....flying through cyber space I landed here. But I know it was God's direction. My husband and I have been called into Ministry. He will begin school in September working towards his BA in Christian Ministry. When we were saved just 2 years ago my parents, who have been Christians for as long as I can remember, told me God has BIG plans for you. I thought, not me I'm too broken to be used. I've come to realize that is nonsense! God uses everyone in some capacity. Thanks again for your blog. It is so real and I love that!

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  22. I loved your mission statement! The great thing about this blog tour is that it's introducing me to wonderful blogs, or re-acquainting me with some I hadn't visited in a while. My mom was a pastor's wife as well, so I can relate. :)

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  23. I am leavong a comment so you will keep writing. I think it's great that when I stop back,I'll be surspised!

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