Jesus would take into account that everything he wrote would be read by a wide range of audiences.

Jesus would tell stories that had clear meanings, meanings that were intentionally divisive, meanings that were hope to some readers and a dagger to others.

Jesus would leave some comments unanswered.

Jesus wouldn’t try to persuade.

Jesus would make the core of the blog be as accessible as possible.

Jesus would make the core of the blog be all that he talked about.

Jesus would spend time praying about every post, every word, every question.

Jesus would completely ignore statistics of clicks and readership.

Jesus would write in a way that made people think that he knew exactly what was going on in their hearts.

Jesus would figure out how to livestream from time to time, so that people could see as well as just read what he was saying.

Jesus would have many people who were sure they understood him and that he was on their side.

Jesus would not be on anyone’s side.

Jesus would have huge spikes in the number of readers after a really touching post, and then have almost everyone unsubscribe when he suggested that clicking “follow” wasn’t the same as actually following.

Jesus would make people think and want to comment.

Jesus would have many readers who would be afraid to let anyone know they were reading.

Jesus would get emails in the middle of the night, and would answer them honestly and pointedly, but always leaving a sense that he loved.

Jesus would write for the long-run, for the deep change.

Jesus would be downplayed by people who were thought to be smart people, though they would keep reading what he said, “Just to stay informed about the enemy.”

Jesus would ask almost too much.

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