Today our little blog has achieved a notable milestone with post #1500.
If you had told me 5 years ago that we would still be going and published 1500 posts, I probably would have laughed. In fact, such a task would sound rather daunting. But here we are. And here’s what we’ve achieved.
Past posts are easily accessed by title in 160 different topical categories. In fact almost every day more of our previous posts are read than the current one. ThePreachersWord has been read in almost every country and territory around the world. 215 to be exact. The past week alone we’ve had hits in 63 countries.
According to WordPress we are just short of 4,000 “followers.” Our readers access ThePreachersWord on facebook, twitter, LinkedIn, Google, other social media, and of course through their email subscriptions. We would like everyone to sign up to receive it through email. That way you can save posts and forward them in their original form to your friends.
It seems ThePreachersWord is picking up steam, even after 5 years. We add new followers weekly. On March 9th we had our best day ever with 28,619 “hits.” And that post has been viewed over 120,000 times since then. That’s not exactly going viral, but it’s a record for ThePreachersWord.
Posts from this site have been rebloged, printed in bulletins and published in brotherhood magazines. Wherever we visit, we meet readers of ThePreachersWord. I’ve been told, it has been used for communion thoughts, devotional talks, Wednesday night invitations, and sermon starters.
ThePreachersWord is solely my personal ministry. It’s not supported by any church. Nor do we receive compensation from advertising. It is strictly a not for profit venture. Yet, we believe, very profitable.
We’re grateful for the encouragement from our readers and the kind comments, emails, and notes we’ve received expressing appreciation. Thanks to my wife, Norma Jean, for her support, suggestions, and help in proofing the posts. A special thank you to Shannon Shaffer who designed the new graphic for the header. Most of all we’re thankful to the Lord for blessing our efforts and the opportunity to minister in this manner.
In the past 5+ years we’ve been reminded of several important Biblical, life lessons from writing ThePreachersWord. Here’s 10 that come to mind.
1. Like the mustard seed, a little idea can grow into a something bigger than you ever envisioned and make a huge difference
2. Do what you can do today and don’t fret about tomorrow. Next week. Next month. Or next year.
3. Persistence pays off. The ability to stick with something over a long period of time will eventually reap rewards.
4. People treat me better than I deserve. It’s easy to focus on the negative, complaining, disagreeable reader. But overwhelmingly our readers have been kind, encouraging, patient and understanding.
5. Nothing worthwhile is achieved without a commitment. It’s true of blogging. Christian living. Relationships. And, of course, marriage.
6. Goal setting keeps you focused. Without a goal, we’d never made it to 100 posts. Goals excite us. Energize us. And encourage us.
7. Daily self-discipline is necessary to keep moving forward. Discipline breeds self-control. Prods punctuality. Welcomes responsibility. And achieves the goal.
8. The internet can be a tool for doing good. Sure, there are plenty of bad things on the ‘net. Things to be avoided. And sites to be censured. But a Godly message with a noble purpose, can reach the far ends of the earth. And touch the lives of unseen thousands of people. “Go into all the world” can be achieved by blogging.
9. Knowledge, preparation and skill are important ingredients to success in an endeavor, but ultimately action is required. The Nike’ slogan, “Just do it” applies spiritually.
10. I make mistakes. More than I care to admit. But if I waited for the perfect post, I might have a dozen. So, we forge ahead in spite of imperfections. But seek to improve. Add value. And offer words of Truth to encourage us to “draw near to God.”
Thanks for reading.
God bless you.
And may God continue to bless our efforts in days to come.
–Ken Weliever, The Preacherman
ThePreachersWord 
Congratulations, Ken, on this incredible milestone. Thank you for your devotion to providing spiritual messages to so many for so many years.
Tim
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Thanks Tim. I appreciate your constant encouragement, as well as the other elders in this work.
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I also enjoy your post . what a good way to start my day . Thanks Ken for your doing this Jack
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Jack, I’m so glad you’re still reading TPW. Kinda keeps us connected. Thanks for your loyal readership.
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Congratulations on reaching a milestone. Enjoy your writings and repost them daily so keep on keeping on.
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Thanks, James. i’m glad you benefit from the posts and can use them to share with others.
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Ken, you can add me to the list of those who have benefited from you posts. Thanks for your good work.
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David, that’s so kind of you to say so. Especially coming “an older preacher”! 🙂 And from someone who has benefited me as well for many years. God bless, brother.
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Ken, I enjoy your posts with my coffee in the mornings and I definitely have benefited from your thought provoking posts. It is a great way to start my day. Thanks for your good work.
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Thanks, Gina. Coffee and ThePreachersWord. Sounds like a good breakfast combo to me! 🙂
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Anything written on “The Last Word”? I will be preaching my final sermon in Canada in 2 weeks and would love to find a bulletin article with this theme. Larry Boswell
On Thu, May 4, 2017 at 4:17 AM, ThePreachersWord wrote:
> ThePreachersWord posted: ” Today our little blog has achieved a notable > milestone with post #1500. If you had told me 5 years ago that we would > still be going and published 1500 posts, I probably would have laughed. In > fact, such a task would sound rather daunting.” >
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Ken, you are an amazing and wonderful person. Thanks for all the comfort and Biblical insight you’ve given us over the years.
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Thank you, Stephen. It means a lot for you to say that. Thanks for reading and sharing your thoughts from time to time.
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Thank you, Ken. Always look forward to your thoughts.
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Thanks Ken, keep on bloggin’ brother!
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Thanks Richard. I appreciate your encouragement. Thanks for reading TPW
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Thank You, I have been inspired by your blogs.
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Thank you, Barbara. I appreciate it.
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Thanks for allowing the Holy Spirit to use to be a blessing in my spiritual walk and ministry assignment. I wish l can meet you someday to tap from your grace, impartation and insight
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Both God bless you and congratulations on your milestone post. I much enjoyed it. Hope we can meet again in this life.Thanks.
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