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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 15, 2008

The Methodist Blogs Weekly Roundup 2008.10.151

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The week in review in the Methoblogosphere:

Dale Tedder writes on many kinds of trials.

Craig Adams reflects on the mission, the glory, and the power of Methodism.

Some thoughts on young adults in the ministry of the church from Andy Bryan.

Andrew Thompson shares thoughts on the religious demographics of the country according to the Pew Forum on Religion and Public Life.

The miraculous mud pack according to Deb Spaulding.

A parable on the advent of American Idol from John Montgomery.

Mitch Lewis reflects on Jesus, his mother, and the beloved disciple.

Gary counsels us not to build ugly sanctuaries.

Methodists are trying, at least, to turn from decline, ossification, and splitting. A post from Gerry Charlotte Phelps.

Steve Heyduck shares his views on transparency and the election of bishops.

Sky Lowe-McCracken asks, "Where are the Methodist women?"

Brian Vinson is moving.

Scott McKay is taking incapacity leave. Scott, we will be praying for you and your family.

Will Grady is thinking about parables.

"I believe in Jesus Christ, God's Son, our Lord." Reflections on this affirmation from Chris Roberts.

Dave Camphouse writes on what he wants in a pastor.

Topics vs. news according to Guy Williams.

Some thoughts from Kathy James on effective leadership.

Jim Parsons on assessing leadership.

"The King Rides In"-- A sermon from Dave Faulkner.

Questing Parson is counting the vote.

Does God punish us? A question from Kim Matthews. Best of the Methoblogosphere!

Henry Neufeld writes on race and Barack Obama's success.

Mark Winter is asking for help from the Methoblogosphere. If you can't wander to Texas, at least visit his blog and give him a hand.

Reflections from Olive Morgan on the excitement of reading Bible stories in ones own language.

Tony Mitchell asks, "How do we celebrate Palm Sunday?"

John Meunier warns us not to let English majors read the Bible.

A thought for the day from Greg Hazelrig on 2 Peter 3:8-9.

Andrew Stoddard posts reflections on Exodus 7:25-8:19, 2 Corinthians 3:8-15, and Mark 10:17-31.

Paul Martin writes on the new low for the Downing Street Mafia.

Joel Betow reflects on the endorsement of political candidates by clergy. Best of the Methoblogosphere!

Gavin Richardson wants to hear the voices that didn't get to speak at the Tennessee Conference.

Welcoming homosexuals and others according to David Hallam.

Matt Judkins on moving from "if only" to only Jesus."

Stephen Taylor imagines a world without cool.

Some thoughts from Derek Tang on 25%.

Dave Warnock reflects on the book, Here Comes Everybody and issues relevant to the church.

Some thoughts on waiting from Lorna Koskela.

Michelle Hargrave posts on clergy schedules and neuroscience.

John Battern informs us that the Iowa Annual Conference has added video sharing to its website.

The events of this year's Holy Week from Wayne Cook.

Art Ruch has shares his thoughts on the Eliot Spitzer scandal.

Rick Mang on what walking has done for him.

A Psalm Sunday devotion from Betty Newman.

Andrew Conard reviews the book, Organic Community: Creating a Place Where People Naturally Connect.

The word of the week for Todd Bergman is "hypocrisy".

Will Deuel reflects upon happy sermons.

Matt Kelley is speaking out against torture.

Letting sleeping dogs lie according to Michael Daniel.

ITunes U and technology in the church-- A post from Wesley Sanders.

Marty Schwartz is being appointed to a pastoral position.

Just because it's new, doesn't mean it's right, says Brett Royal.

Danny Gmyrek writes on meeting John of Locusts & Honey.

Bruce Alderman asks, "Does foreign aid hurt more than it helps?"

3 comments:

Michael said...

Another excellent roundup, Allan. Thanks again for your hard work!

gavin richardson said...

it never ceases to amaze me allan that you pull this off each week.
shalom, -g

Allan R. Bevere said...

Michael and Gavin:

Thanks for your comments.