A Weblog Dedicated to the Discussion of the Christian Faith and 21st Century Life

A Weblog Dedicated to the Discussion of the Christian Faith and 21st Century Life
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I do not seek to understand that I may believe, but I believe in order to understand. For this also I believe, –that unless I believed, I should not understand.-- St. Anselm of Canterbury (1033-1109)

Sunday, October 07, 2007

The Methodist Blogs Weekly Roundup 2007.34.132

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The week in review in the Methoblogosphere:

Derek Tang writes on Free Burma Day.

Gerry Charlotte Phelps posts on assisting the poor in ways that truly help.

A poem reflecting on the death of a church member from Will Humes.

Mitch Lewis on the rich man and Lazarus.

John Montgomery wants us to think outside the box of the Wesley Quadrilateral.

When all hope is gone, sad songs say so much, so says Keith McIlwain.

The nature of UM doctrine, Kathleen Weber, and other reflections from Chris Roberts.

Further thoughts on Kathleen Weber from Tiffany Steinwert.

Dale Tedder offers some thoughts on reading to your children.

What's your favorite Bible translation? Andrew Thompson wants to know.

Nathan Mattox's ordination exam for your reading pleasure.

John Meunier is not sure what Edlen Cowley is saying about ordination.


Some thoughts from Jim Parsons on Christianity's image.

Greg Hazelrig posts his thought for the day on 1 Thessalonians 4:7-8.

Dave Faulkner's sermon on the healing of memories.

Fundamentalists don't know much history, according to Tony Mitchell.

Olive Morgan writes on church celebrations.

Perspectives on various faiths from Matt Friedeman.

As a United Methodist sports fan, Josh Tinely has some football thoughts.

Michelle Hargrave participated in a discussion on what a religion major will do in the real world.

Mark Winter is hearing voices!

The pumpkin patch and the church. Scott McKay offers some thoughts.

Beth Quick has some questions.

Kim Fabricius recounts a meeting of remarkable men. Best of the Methoblogosphere!

The human face of Scripture, according to Henry Neufeld.

Some reflections on symbols from Lorna Koskela.

Brian Russell posts on church plants.

Andrew Stoddard posts reflections on 1 Kings 18:9-25, 1 Corinthians 8:1-13, and Matthew 7:13-21.

Kim Matthews writes on God-sparks.

Questing Parson is dressing for the occasion.

"Hope Amidst the Ashes." A sermon from Paul Martin.

David Hallam posts reflections on the Methodist Lectionary readings for Sunday, October 7, 2007.

Jesus instructs his disciples in good UM fashion. A post from John of Locusts & Honey.

Jay Voorhees writes on the unwritten rule.

Brian Vinson on the persecuted church.

Art Ruch asks, "Why is that man in the streets?"

Theology of Stuff from Theresa Coleman.

Mike Lamson is having the same ol' struggles.

The death of language. Some thoughts from Wesley Sanders.

How do we choose our heroes? Kathy James asks the question. Best of the Methoblogosphere!

Gary W. writes on shock doctrine.

William Chaney wants us to join him in eliminating hunger.

Is Gavin Richardson Donald Miller?

Are you in the habit of Schnaseing? Andy Bryan is and wants you to get into the habit too.

Betty Newman reminds us to pray without ceasing.

Marty Schwartz writes on the fifth Sunday in the South.

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