Finding my voice

February 5, 2011 in Who I am... with 9 Comments

This weekend someone mentioned to me that they struggled to fully grasp who I was when reading my blog.  He said to me that in person I come across pretty well and not as much on the blog.  I was really glad he told me that and I tried to explain my blog.  I told him that the goal of my blog is to talk about things I'm wrestling with and to always point the fingers at myself first when I talk about any tough issues.  The only way I know how to teach is to first talk about how I wrestle with things and then use that to share the message.  I hope I never come across as arrogant or a know it all.  I want to completely admit here that I don't have much figured out.  God has given me some gifts and I'm so grateful for them but I don't think that there are any particular gifts that are highlighted above any others.  We all need each other to move ahead. 

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9 Responses to “Finding my voice”

  1. William Leonhardt February 5, 2011 at 11:07 pm #

    Well said Lars. One of the things I’ve always struggled with when writing is that feeling of sounding like I have it all figured out. The main tension I wrestle with is not wanting to be arrogant about a subject, but wanting to be able to contribute or add something helpful. I’ve always admired the way you put yourself out there. You’ve been very helpful to many.

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  2. Lars Rood February 5, 2011 at 11:33 pm #

    Yea. I suck at it sometimes. I hate coming across like a jerk or have people think Im just fanning flames. I want to always point fingers at myself anytime I bring up big issues.
    Lars Rood \\ Working to figure it all out
    web: My Blog \\ Stream Youth \\ twitter \\ facebook \\

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  3. Paul February 6, 2011 at 6:01 am #

    Aren’t we all. As someone who has blogged for over six years, I think it is impossible not fully convey ourselves in writing. It’s just not possible.
    I have read your blog for a while. While I have never met you in person, I would love to one day from what I have seen in your writing.
    Blessings.

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  4. Heather Campbell February 6, 2011 at 7:35 am #

    I totally understand! I feel like God blesses me with information to share with others, yet most of the time it’s advice and info that I need to learn for myself. Humility is something that we have to equip ourselves daily with.

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  5. Lars Rood February 6, 2011 at 8:04 am #

    Thanks Paul. I appreciate your writings too
    Typed with my thumbs. Typos guaranteed.

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  6. Lars Rood February 6, 2011 at 8:05 am #

    Heather. Great reminder.
    Typed with my thumbs. Typos guaranteed.

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  7. Jon Huckins February 7, 2011 at 12:31 am #

    That is certainly a unique tension and I totally get it. For me, the struggle has been in writing what is on my heart and not simply writing to appease an audience. I’m good at people pleasing, but if I write for that 1. It wouldn’t be true to what God is putting on my heart and 2. My content would (and sometimes does!) suck.

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  8. Cara Cross February 9, 2011 at 10:12 am #

    I think you have an excellent writing voice. I find myself self editing on my blog since so many friends and acquaintances do stalk me, and when you are wrestling with thoughts and ideas, it can feel very exposing. However, I can only grow by relating my experiences.

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  9. Lars Rood February 9, 2011 at 10:14 am #

    You have digital best friends. ;) . Thanks for reading. That means a lot coming from another writer
    Typed with my thumbs. Typos guaranteed.

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