I love this Grant. I often use the garden analogy when talking with couples about their marriage. Quick fixes seldom work (if ever). Life is a garden that must be tended . Thanks for sharing
Phenomenal write as always, Grant. I really liked the gold miner analogy. It's true that we usually start with good intentions. When we write something we believe to be God-glorifying, we think to ourselves: wouldn't it be better for the content to reach as many as possible? But then we start get sidetracked, the means become the ends. However, in doing so, we risk reducing people to numbers and statistics. Even if our work only meaningfully impacts one other person, that one human soul in God's sight is infinitely valuable.
Hey man, I'm new to this platform, and I really believe that the Spirit gave me something beautiful in this post. Thank you for writing for other writers in such an encouraging way.
Sometimes, it's a long process. I live in the desert - the dry, sandy desert. We are working on regenerating our soil. It work and patience. Lots of patience.
The writer whose work impacts one person deeply can matter as much as the many is so endearing.
Challenging.
The digital space is an eternal space where your impact can be measured not in immediate drops of dopamine likes challenges me to start to write with eternity in mind.
Jesus invested deeply in relationships, often speaking to individuals or small groups rather than optimizing for maximum reach.
His parables frequently illustrated how Kingdom growth happens—gradually, often invisibly at first, and through faithful presence rather than dramatic moments.
I love this reminder! It's especially helpful as I start my Substack journey (and have already found myself getting caught up in the rush of producing vs. slow and faithful creating).
I love this Grant. I often use the garden analogy when talking with couples about their marriage. Quick fixes seldom work (if ever). Life is a garden that must be tended . Thanks for sharing
Amen! It’s a great analogy for life in general.
Phenomenal write as always, Grant. I really liked the gold miner analogy. It's true that we usually start with good intentions. When we write something we believe to be God-glorifying, we think to ourselves: wouldn't it be better for the content to reach as many as possible? But then we start get sidetracked, the means become the ends. However, in doing so, we risk reducing people to numbers and statistics. Even if our work only meaningfully impacts one other person, that one human soul in God's sight is infinitely valuable.
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This constant tension between getting our words out there and building a platform vs. writing for that one reader can become exhausting. Your words are timely as I was just reminded of this article when a new reader saved it to his list. https://medium.com/koinonia/platform-living-is-not-sustainable-for-christian-writers-9a3ff49aa509?sk=0253a72e1bdc5b6090e05ae036a8ff35
Hey man, I'm new to this platform, and I really believe that the Spirit gave me something beautiful in this post. Thank you for writing for other writers in such an encouraging way.
Praise God. What a great thing to hear! And welcome :)
Sometimes, it's a long process. I live in the desert - the dry, sandy desert. We are working on regenerating our soil. It work and patience. Lots of patience.
Our Lord is with us here in this chat. Sometimes I feel like quitting, then Jesus puts me in touch with others who are in the same boat.
Praise God! So glad to hear that and glad you’re here, Danny.
This reads to me like a chat with a writer friend over a dinner table with a cup in my hand. Thank you Grant!
That’s high praise! Thank you, Wade.
The writer whose work impacts one person deeply can matter as much as the many is so endearing.
Challenging.
The digital space is an eternal space where your impact can be measured not in immediate drops of dopamine likes challenges me to start to write with eternity in mind.
Jesus invested deeply in relationships, often speaking to individuals or small groups rather than optimizing for maximum reach.
His parables frequently illustrated how Kingdom growth happens—gradually, often invisibly at first, and through faithful presence rather than dramatic moments.
...thank you for the reminder. <3
I love this perspective and plan to adopt it moving forward
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YES! So well said! Viewing writing through the lens of stewardship has freed me from chasing "success".
Praise God! ❤️
Amazing 🤩
Needed this 🫶🏼
So good. And yes—writing and gardening have lots in common. Thank you.
Very insightful and timely word. Thank you for sharing.
I love this reminder! It's especially helpful as I start my Substack journey (and have already found myself getting caught up in the rush of producing vs. slow and faithful creating).
It’s easy to do, that’s for sure. Welcome, by the way!
Thank you :)