>Today I have posted my 1,000th post. I began blogging on August 16, 2005. Four years ago when I posted my first post, I was a neophyte to the world of blogging. I had many ideas for the blog, and I still do. I had to learn how to post and how to do many things that challenged me because of my limited knowledge of web design.
I began blogging at the insistence of my son JR. He introduced me to blogging and he designed my blog and my web page. JR still helps me when I face any kind of trouble. My son is always there to help his helpless father.
My goal has been to write posts that are primarily related to the Old Testament. I have done serious studies of difficult passages in the Bible. I have written humorous posts, all of them dealing with the Old Testament. Once in a while I write on politics, American values, and religious issues that are of interest to the readers of my blog.
Many readers have asked me to write on specific topics. As much as possible, I try to address issues that reflect the concern of readers as expressed by their request. Sometimes, I am unable to respond to every request made by readers since my time is limited.
I have been blogging for almost four years and only now I have reached my 1,000th post. The reason for this is because I am unable to post every day. Since I teach full time and pastor a church part-time, my time to blog is limited by the constraints imposed on me by my teaching schedule and pastoral work.
My 1000th post was a review of Eli Wiesel’s book Night. I am glad that my 1,000th post was dedicated to an important book written by a man who has a significant role to play in our society. I encourage you to read my post on Night. I also encourage you to read the book.
I want to thank you for reading and following my blog on a regular basis. Your comments and emails motivate me to continue to blog and to develop quality material for readers of my blog.
Many bloggers have linked their blog to mine. I am also willing to link my blog to their blog. Mutual linking of blogs is beneficial to all because it exposes good blogs to a larger audience.
I hope to see you again when I post my 2,000th post.
Claude Mariottini
Professor of Old Testament
Northern Baptist Seminary
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Dr. Claude Mariottini - Professor of Old Testament 
>Why don't you write your 2000th post now so we can see want it will be like. 🙂 Congratulations, Claude and thanks for the first 1000. While you and I disagree on many things, I have always appreciated your openness (and the links).
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>Duane,That is a great idea. I will write my 2,000th post next week so that you do not have to wait another 4 years.We may disagree on issues; however, I read all your posts and I learn a lot from you.Thank you for this distant friendship.Claude Mariottini
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>Congratulations, I enjoyed reading your posts and have learned a lot.
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>J.P.,Thank you for your words. I hope that my next 1000 posts will be quality work.Claude Mariottini
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>Congrats, Dr. Mariottini. I have been reading for over a year and a half now – one of my first blogs to find – and I have not been disappointed. Granted, it has not always been easy, or agreeable, but it has always been informative.
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>Congratulations. As a newer reader, I'm glad you got this far and continue. -Nate
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>Congratulations on your thousandth post. I hope your blog is still flourishing after another thousand posts.Adam
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>Hooray! I've been blessed by your blogging. Glad to hear you're into your second thousand posts; may you have many thousands more. Peace.
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>It is quite a milestone and because of you I'll read that book of Elie Wiesel to celebrate your 1000th post. Congrats from a dutch reader.
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>J.L,Thank you for your comment and thank you for reading my blog.We do not have to always agree but I hope you will think and consider what I write.Claude Mariottini
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>Nate,Thank you for your words. I hope you will read what I write and feel free to make comments.Claude Mariottini
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>Adam,Thank you for your comments. And thank you for your efforts to expose me to new ideas.Claude Mariottini
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>Milton,Thank you for your nice words. We go back a long time and I have enjoyed the relationship.Claude Mariottini
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>Johan,Thank you for your words. I hope you enjoyed the book as much as I did.Claude Mariottini
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