The Methodist Blogs Weekly Roundup 2007.33.131

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The week in review in the Methoblogosphere:

Kathy James wants us to imagine.

Who made you king? A post from Mitch Lewis.

What do sheep, wolves, sheepdogs, and pastors have in common? Read Gerry Charlotte Phelps.

Dale Tedder posts his Apologia 1.1.

Andrew Thompson asks, "Where is blogging headed?"

Life lessons from Laura Ralston.

The enduring love of Clive Wearing from Wesley Sanders.

Steve Manskar writes on being members of the Body of Christ. Best of the Methoblogosphere!

Mike Lamson on streams.

United Methodism for the common person and parson. Some reflections from Todd Bergman.

Wednesday bullets from Theresa Coleman.

Art Ruch writes that the Warren Jeffs' trial is not about religion.

Brian Vinson reflects on why he blogs.

Jay Voorhees on attending to the ordinances of God.

Some thoughts on Jeremiah 32 from Dave Camphouse.

What is a minister? Dave Warnock wants to know.

Chris Roberts asks, "Is the church staying connected?"

John of Locusts & Honey wrote about UMC liturgies for welcoming new members.

David Hallam is praying for revival.

"With Gratitude to God." A sermon from Paul Martin.

Sky Lowe-McCracken asks, "Who gives a ...?"

There's always something there to remind me... and you. Reflections on Luke 16:19-31 from Keith McIlwain.

A few more years for Questing Parson.

Danny Gmyrek is not promoting adultery, but he writes on it.

John Battern says that your God is too safe.

A tale of two trees from Kim Matthews.

Andrew Stoddard posts reflections on 2 Kings 6:1-23, 1 Corinthians 5:9-6:8, and Matthew 5:38-48.

Preaching and teaching the Psalms, part 2, from Brian Russell.

According to Lorna Koskela, prayer changes things.

Henry Neufeld posts an exercise in definitions in reference to theisms, creationisms, and evolutionisms.

Miscellaneous stuff from Richard Hall.

Beth Quick writes on the mail she is receiving for the General Conference.

Abi Carlisle-Wilke on paying those apportionments.

Some thoughts on children, stories, and worldviews from Scott McKay. Best of the Methoblogosphere!

Mark Winter writes that the hills are alive.

Michelle Hargrave reflects on one of her favorite hymns.

Why did God heal Jon Kitna's concussion? A question from Josh Tinley.

Matt Friedeman posts on the recent Barna study that shows Christianity is losing its reputation with the younger generation.

Olive Morgan writes on a taste of overseas mission.

The good life according to Tony Mitchell.

Dave Faulkner preaches on "Healing the Land"

Reflections on cosmic reality from Michael Daniel.

Greg Hazelrig posts his thought for the day on Colossians 4:5-6.

Jim Parsons writes on wired pastors.

Grandma Jean is with Al-Maliki.

Moving from missional statement to missional meaning. Some thoughts from Ken Hagler.

Why the Dem God-talk bugged John Meunier.

Tiffany Steinwert asks, "Is there no balm?"

"Go Ye and Swindle Likewise." A sermon from Kevin Baker.

Melissa Yosua writes on story-catching.

Nathan Mattox thinks it's great that Doug Pagitt is sticking up for yoga.