Coming to the end and riding into the sunset

(taken in Big Sur in August 2009)

All good things come to an end. And let’s face it, bad things come to an end as well. And the end is on the horizon for this blog. Originally created as a space to talk about the intersection of ministry and journalism, this blog has satisfied those needs. This became my soapbox to talk about new experiences and a new coast. And most importantly a new calling.

It seemed odd two years ago when I thought about leaving journalism for ministry, but in hindsight journalism helped sharpen the tools I need as a minister. I need to be a good listener, compassionate, level-headed, quick thinking and calm at times. I learned those skills and more during my 10 plus years as a student journalist and full-time journalist. 

I also learned how much a spiritual and faith life intersect with day-to-day life. And that was learned on the go as well when I rushed out to accidents or murders and was interviewing grieving relatives and friends of the victim. Or sometimes it was learned in the context of students who were struggling to overcome various challenges that ranged from classroom environments to family situations. 

I am not sure if I will blog much further past my graduation date in May. I may start up another venture or I may actually use my Twitter account. This was the first of three blogs I kept during graduate school and all three have been great experiences.

This two-year adventure at Boston College is coming to an end almost as quickly as I crank out the last edits of my thesis (which is on Facebook and technology as ways of discernment for college students). I have loved the readership and the fans. I have loved hearing from old friends and my parents, who are regular readers (Hi Mom and Dad!)

My life has been transformed and my own theology has evolved in the past two years.

And I promise to elaborate on those two more as I wind down.

Thanks for reading as I phase out this blog. Be well!