The Methodist Blogs Weekly Roundup 2008.15.156

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The week in review in the Methoblogosphere:

Andrew Thompson is taking a respite in Lima, Peru.

Some thoughts from Andy Bryan on the language of Pentecost.

John Montgomery writes on standing for the Gospel.

Part 1 of what the church can learn from Wikipedia by Jeremy Smith.

Gerry Charlotte Phelps writes on the significance of the Judicial Council of the UMC.

Scott Spencer considers the question of whether or not we consider others as better than ourselves at General Conference.

Why do we need a UMC? A question from Craig Adams.

Stephen Taylor revisits his General Conference prognostications.

Daniel Hixon ponders the question of relevance and the liturgy which questions.

John Battern is still a United Methodist.

Nanos Gigantum Humeris Insidentes is Latin for... well... if you want to know, read Sky Lowe McCracken.

Chris Roberts has an opinion on who would make a great bishop.

Michelle Naughton is processing her thoughts on General Conference.

The bully pulpit according to Ken Hagler.

Matt Kelley on General Conference, May 1.

GC wrap-up reflections on human sexuality from Beth Quick.

Reflections on wounds and reconciliation in Israel from Jay Voorhees.

Danny Gmyrek writes on bone marrow stuff.

Questing Parson has some thoughts on Mother's Day and the Day of Pentecost.

Reflections from Gary Wake as well on Pentecost and Mother's Day.

General Conference and the problem of pride according to John Wesley and Steven Manskar.

Todd Bergman posts on a church for manly men.

"If"-- A sermon by Michael Daniel.

Bruce Alderman posts reflections and preaching and the Word.

Cross cultural ministry in the U.S.-- A post from Richard Heyduck.

Richard Hall wants to empty the church.

Deb Spaulding asks, "Are you grave digging or stone rolling?"

A sermon from Will Grady on "Living as the Family of God in the Eighth Day of Creation."

Idea sharing and the Gospel of Matthew according to Dave Camphouse.

Guy Williams on cultivating a faith imagination.

A sermon on the birth of the church from Jim Parsons.

Thoughts from Dave Faulkner on faith, security, and hope.

Kim Matthews writes on independence.

Henry Neufeld ponders intimidation by divine wrath.

A "fair and balanced" post from Jonathan Marlowe on the IRD and the General Boards and Agencies of the UMC. Best of the Methoblogosphere!

Wayne Cook on lies and the liars who tell them.

"I shall return," promises Mark Winter.

Tony Mitchell preaches on eagle's wings.

What does God want for Mother's Day? A question from John Meunier.

Greg Hazelrig posts his thought for the day on 1 Corinthians 15:1-2.

Andrew Stoddard posts reflections on Zechariah 4:1-14. Ephesians 4:17-32, and Matthew 9:1-8.

David Hallum asks, "Should Methodists find Pentecost so difficult?"

Weed eater ecclesiology-- Reflections from Will Deuel. Best of the Methoblogosphere!

Brian Russell is reading the Passover story missionally.

According to Olive Morgan, Christian and evangelical groups are often ignored or derided.

Scott McKay reminds us to be still and know that God is indeed God.

A sermon on the Ascension from Paul Martin.

Reflections on Jesus' Ascension from Keith McIlwain.

Ten things Dave Warnock believes about the Holy Spirit.

Andrew Conard deals with the question of proper church attire.

Some thoughts from Michelle Hargrave on the response to the disaster in Myanmar.

Rick Mang has another new favorite quote.

Lorna Koskela reflects on the Body of Christ.

Friday evening sermon thoughts from Melissa Yosua-Davis.

Theresa Coleman is thinking about homosexuality and the General Conference.

"I believe" from Derek Tang.

Nathan Mattox is tending the lamps.

Happy Go-Lucky Religion for the masses according to Matt Judkins.

Brett Royal lists the Christian Bill of Rights.

Prayer requests as systematic theology from Christopher Gudger-Raines.

Betty Newman meditates on Psalm 19:1-4a.

Art Ruch is taking a blogging break. Art, we hope you return to the Methoblogosphere soon!

Some thoughts on silence and otherness from Sally Coleman.

Dave Morris asks the Elijah Question.

Steve Heyduck wonders about learning and growing, challenging and provoking.