Top ten popular articles on amyboucherpye.com

17 Jan 2019

In May 2013 I posted my first blog here, fearful that having a website would be a “hungry monster” that would require constant feeding. I suppose there’s some truth to that fear, but over the years I’ve found the regular practice of posting to be more of a source of joy rather than a burden. Here I can write what I want, when I want. Here I can try out new ideas. Here my devotional writing was seen by a wonderful worldwide devotional publisher who asked me to pitch a few articles. Here I have hosted some fantastic writers in several blog series. Here I share with you my dad’s wonderful artwork.

One of my projects at the beginning of 2019 is to ponder what’s working with the website and what I should tweak. In doing so, I’ve come across some of the fantastic statistics that my website provides. Yes, I know; I should have explored this earlier.

I’ve made a list of the all-time top ten articles below. I should explain that other parts of my website have received more hits than these, such as the landing page or the pages about my books, but these are the top ten articles. Skip ahead, or read on for some of my musings about them.

My most-read post ever… discussion questions for Redeeming Love by Francine Rivers. Not surprising when this book is so widely popular, years after its publication (and deservedly so). I wrote the questions as part of a book-club retreat I led in Spain, and was happy to share with the many other book clubs and small groups who have read her wonderful fictional retelling of the book of Hosea.

Second place goes to “Sleeping with the vicar,” which I find rather amusing. Is this a case of a great title catching attention? The article outlines my feelings about being a VW (vicar’s wife) while giving advice to clergy spouses and those who want to support their ministers and families.

A selection of my many devotional series take third, fourth, and seventh places, which cheers me as I enjoy sharing these articles based on the Bible.

I write occasional articles about relationships and people I love, one of which takes fifth place. It celebrates the short life of my friend Sue Weavers, who died when we were only 19. Just out of the top ten, but worth a special mention, is the article I wrote celebrating my parents’ fiftieth anniversary. Their quiet love inspires me.

I’m thrilled that the “Forgiveness Fridays” series rates so highly in the top ten as well, with places six, eight, and nine. For instance, Claire Musters was so vulnerable in her article, sharing how her own past betrayal had required her humble confession and her husband’s generous forgiveness. I know many were touched and moved by her article, and those by Carol Bostock and Penelope Swithinbank (among others).

In tenth place, I’m glad to see the list of what I read in 2017. That was a Very Long List indeed, with some good picks (and a few “meh” selections too). I still intend to write my 2018 list, but think I’ll go for a top ten or twelve…

Thank you for being part of this journey with me over the past five or so years! Looking forward to the next five.

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