Lenten Leap of Faith

Today I have started this blog, fearful that my words will go unnoticed, be found lacking, or worst of all, give offense. Recent lectionary readings have added to my nervousness:

"Let no evil talk come out of your mouths, but only what is useful for building up [faith], as there is need, so that your words may give grace to those who hear." Ephesians 4:29 NRSV

"If you refrain from trampling the sabbath, from pursuing your own interests on my holy day; if you call the sabbath a delight and the holy day of the Lord honourable; if you honour it, not going your own ways, serving your own interests, or pursuing your own affairs [literally: or speaking words]; then you shall take delight in the Lord, and I will make you ride upon the heights of the earth" Isaiah 58:13-14 NRSV

Leap Day seemed an appropriate date for getting up my courage and having faith that this weblog will "give grace to those who hear," and I hope that I have made good use of this holy day, the first Sunday of Lent.