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)

Saturday, March 01, 2008

The Methodist Blogs Weekly Roundup 2008.8.149

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The week in review in the Methoblogosphere:

Will Grady writes on Cell Churches.

Reflections on the late William F. Buckley from Dale Tedder.

Keith McIlwain posts some thoughts on W.F.B. as well.

Daniel Hixon asks, "Are the churches in the Global South our saviors?

A post on salvation from Andrew Thompson.

Christianity and transsexualism according to Craig Adams.

John Battern remembers a fallen hero.

Wayne Cook shares his thoughts on anonymous blogging and pulling the plug. Best of the Methoblogosphere!
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Part 4 of "Being Honest About the Bible" from John Montgomery.

John of Locusts & Honey wrote that Christian evangelism and care for the suffering are inseparable.

Abi Carlisle-Wilke posts on racal slurs painted on the church of an African-American Congregation-- here and here.

Rick Mang is making life sing.

Reflections from Chris Roberts on a visit to his church from Ben Witherington.

Dave Camphouse writes a letter to the Del Rosa church family.

Psalm 9: A commentary and prayer from Betty Newman.

Theresa Coleman reflects on roses and compost.

Guy Williams has some thoughts on the tensions of his Gen-X experience.

Gavin Richardson is looking for an intern to help with his church's youth ministry.

Thoughts on the Bible from Kathy James.

"Here's Mud in Your Eye"-- A sermon from Jim Parsons.

Mitch Lewis writes on one sick puppy and prayers for animals.

Andrew Conard shares reflections on influencing the United Methodist Church.

Beth Quick posts on what we should talk about at General Conference.

Mass evangelism on a shoe-string according to Gerry Charlotte Phelps.

Taking the pulse on attitudes toward the Bible from Dave Faulkner.

Jay Voorhees writes on moving beyond repentance. Best of the Methoblogosphere!

To retain or not to retain? That is the question from Questing Parson.

Kim Matthews shares some thoughts on casual Sundays.

Missional insights on disruptive innovation from Brian Russell.

Henry Neufeld posts reflections on respecting elders and adjudicating church property.

Mark Winter officiates at a weepy wedding.

Olive Morgan is delighted at the decision not to build the supercasino.

That will never work! A collection of true "predictions" from Tony Mitchell.

"Standing in the Light"-- A devotional on John 3:14-21 from John Meunier.

For Michael Daniel, a picture is worth a thousand words.

Greg Hazelrig posts his thought for the day on John 8:12.

Andrew Stoddard shares reflections on Genesis 46:1-7, 28-34, 1 Corinthians 9:1-15, and Mark 6:30-46.

A sermon from Paul Martin on "good news for outsiders."

Joel Thomas writes on happiness, Democrats, and Republicans.

David Hallam opposes the notion of responsible gambling.

"From Crisis to Confession: A Sermon on Numbers 21:2-9" from Matt Judkins.

The means of grace according to Tiffany Steinwert.

Stephen Taylor discovers Marcus Borg and John Crossan's book, The Last Week.

Will Humes on life up in the air.

What works in sharing faith? A post from Todd Bergman.

A Saturday Night linger over the candidates for president from Derek Tang.

Funny quotations from Will Deuel.

Richard Heyduck reflects on healthy theology.

Laura Ralston now feels like a true resident of Albuquerque.

A post from Dave Warnock on an afternoon he spent in a training session on major emergencies and faith groups.

Some thoughts on friendship from Lorna Koskela.

Ken Hagler wants us to stay on target.

Michelle Hargrave writes on the proposal to General Conference to divest funds in Caterpillar which sells bulldozers to Israel.

According to Steve Manskar, discipleship is practicing the basics.

Christopher Gudger-Raines posts on the frustrations of ministry.

Thoughts on a leap day from Matthew Kelley.

Dave Morris will not die an unlived life.

Kevin Baker asks, "Should nations repent?"

Nathan Mattox is planning worship for the Caring for Creation Conference.

3 comments:

TN Rambler said...

Allan,
I am honored by the "Best of" award. Thanks for the work that goes into compiling the MBWR. You are appreciated.

Wayne

Michael said...

Always my gratitude, Allan.

Allan R. Bevere said...

Rambler:

You are welcome. It was a good post.

Michael:

Thanks.