I just discovered that I am listed amongst the Top 100 Christian blogs according to Kent Shaffer at Church Relevance. Just snuck in at 87th. It is an interesting list which you might like to check out and I appreciate the incredible amount of work that Kent has done to put this together. I have definitely discovered a few that I will add to my “must read” list for the future.
Of course being somewhat of a cynic I am not sure that working from rankings is really the best way to judge – though I appreciate Kent calling them “the most popular” rather than the “best” However I did notice that Kent started with a list of only 181 blogs and I would be interested to know how he chose those. These may be the most popular from that list but that does not necessarily mean that they provide the best window into either theology or into God’s world.
I did notice that a lot of my favourite blogs are not on the list probably because they deal with issues that are not commonly seen as the mainstream of Christianity yet are very definitely at the center of God’s concerns. There are very few women on the list too which I think is a shame and almost all seem to be white and evangelical in their perspectives. So what are your favourite blogs? Maybe we can put together another list that is a little more global and gender and racially balanced and covers a broad theological perspective from Catholic to conservative protestant.
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The 181 blogs used for the study are gathered from the sources like Alltop, Technorati, Google Reader, reader recommendations, and the blogrolls of many of the top blogs.
I would love for you to email me a list of blogs to use in future updates of the list. I was able to expand it from 110 blogs to 181 for this update.
Kent I hope you did not feel that I was disparaging you in this – it was a great list and I appreciated it very much.
Blessings
Oh, not at all, Christine.
This 2nd version of the list is improved because of people like yourself telling me about blogs I did not know about.
Please let me know about any that you think would be eligible for the list.
I love the 24-7 prayer blog: http://www.24-7prayer.com/blog/ Stories from all over the world get onto there.
Congrats! As I read through the list and saw your blog, it struck me and I wondered “is this the only woman’s blog on the list?” I found two others, but it is just really sad that women’s blogs just aren’t “popular.” Either those blogs just aren’t getting read or we all really stink at the whole feeding our blog to the search engine game.
Anyway, I’m glad you’re on the list since what you talk about is so important to all Christians!
Your blog site helped me to plug into a lot of other great sites. I have checked out several listed and found the honesty inviting and refreshing. Several deal with various issues and come out were I am. Thanks for allowing me to get plugged into some helpful sites.
You are one of the (very) few women’s voices on the “popular” list. Congratulations! I love your blog too.
I really like this one also, http://www.youthforjesus.com
Me 2, they are currently giving away 5 worship albums haha
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I’m a new blogger trying to build up a readership. I’d welcome a visit to my site and any suggestions you might make on getting read. I’m not “preaching to the choir” but trying to raise faith-flags in a winsome way. graciousinteriors.blogspot.com
Congratulations on being in the top 100
Luke 6:38
Give, and it will be given to you. Good measure, pressed down, shaken together, running over, will be put into your lap. For with the measure you use it will be measured back to you.”
Let that beautiful verse sink in and surf on over to http://www.hybridhondas.com. Please click on a link or two when you’re there. It costs nothing and by doing so you’ll be helping a fellow brother out so he can continue helping others.
Please spread the word to other brothers and sisters. Be blessed and thank you
Greetings from Dalian, China! I found your blog when I searched “Top Christian Blogs on WordPress” in Google. Congratulations on being in the Top 100 List! God bless!
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I am sorry, didn’t understand the process, my blog is about my family that went from middle class to federal housing in 3 short years. Due to the financial crisis. It chronicles the daily struggles we face on transparent level and how it has tired our spirit and faith. I am so thankful God is faithful even when we are not. It is angelam321.blogspot.com In 3 short weeks I have had over 2000 viewers, people in horrible and devastating situations just like mine, thankful to have someone to relate to. Lets extend ourselves so others may be helped.
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Thank you for your website, it is a blessing to me and others. I have a christain blog site “THE WAY OUT” – http://www.22ng.com it think you should check it out
I am new to blogging and my views are far from mainstream Christianity I believe that God has given me a revelation of his Grace and I hope to spread his word through my blog. http://graceenergized.wordpress.com I would love some input from anyone willing to give it.