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, November 29, 2008

The Methodist Blogs Weekly Roundup 2008.36.177

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The week in review in the Methoblogosphere:

Joseph Slife comments on the General Board of Church and Society and its support to end protections for the unborn, and its counsel to President-elect Obama to sign the Freedom of Choice Act. Best of the Methoblogosphere!

John Wilks blogs on Christ the King Sunday.

Reflections on Colossians 1:2 from Craig Adams.

Ken Carter has some thoughts on running on empty.

Andrew Thompson says, "O Come, O Come, Emmanuel."

Does grace happen? Scott McKay has an answer to the question. Best of the Methoblogosphere!

John Lomperis writes on the UMC and the beginning and end of life ethics.

Jeremy Smith saved some serious money on books at The Society of Biblical Literature Annual Meeting.

Thoughts on windmill spirituality from David Perry.

Art Ruch loves Thanksgiving.

Brian Russell posts on passionate living.

Melissa Yosua-Davis tells us what she wants for Christmas.

Betty Newman counsels us to pray specifically.

A post from Sky Lowe-McCracken on a change of seasons.

How do you give? A question from Ken Hagler.

Shane Raynor ponders the pros and cons of cafeteria Christianity.

David Hallam invites us to join him in prayer for Europe.

Sally Coleman is hearing echoes of angels and myrrh.

Reflections on the Young Evangelical Gathering of the GBCS from Chris Roberts.

What's the best charity to give to in these times? Read Gerry Charlotte Phelps.

Andy Bryan states that the conversation matters.

Dave Camphouse posts his Pastor's Corner for December.

Mark Winter advises, "Take two pills of Thanksgiving and you won't have to call me in the morning."

The golden years-- Reflections from Jay Voorhees.

Will Grady received a visit from the Jehovah's Witnesses.

The bondage of busyness according to Kim Fabricius.

Kathy James writes in defense of church staff.

Greg Hazelrig posts his thought for the day on 2 Corinthians 8:7-9.

Deb Spaulding is 50! Happy Birthday Deb!

Uncompromising reflections (perhaps not) from Steve Heyduck.

Andrew Stoddard posts reflections on Zechariah 10:1-12, Galatians 6:1-10, and Luke 18:15-30.

"The Light Begins to Shine"-- A sermon by Tony Mitchell.

Henry Neufeld is thinking about business regulation.

Kim Matthews wonders if we are allowing God to shape us.

Olive Morgan reminds us that churches are urged to mark World AIDS Day.

A Christmas letter to his daughter from Questing Parson.

Larry Oksten has been thinking.

Dave Faulkner preaches on remembering.

Some thoughts from John Meunier on why so many "Christian" stories are bad.

"Wait, Wait"-- A sermon from Jim Parsons.

Matt Judkins ponders taking techno for granted.

Matthew Johnson reflects on growing deep as a United Methodist.

The UMC is losing members in two ways according to C.D. Harringer.

Joseph Yoo issues a plea to all Christians and churches.

Is there a war on Christmas? Matthew Kelley posts his thoughts on the question.

Beth Quick writes on District Resource Day.

A Thanksgiving Letter from Keith McIlwain.

Mitch Lewis gives thanks for the Thanksgiving agreement between Iraq and the United States.

Rick Mang writes in memory of his grandmother.

Some thoughts on confidence and the economy from Theresa Coleman.

Michael Daniel reflects on expectations and demands.

Additional ponderments from Marty Schwartz on the power of love.

Abi Carlisle-Wilke posts on Black Friday/Buy Nothing Day/Cyber Monday.

Michelle Hargrave shares on adoptive birthdays and birth moms.

Boundaries that protect according to Dave Warnock.

William Chaney is exploring the new evangelistic paradigm.

Education, reform, and the rich power of grace-- A post from Guy Williams.

2 comments:

Art said...

Thank you for tirelessly doing the MBWR (and for including me).

I hope you had a blessed Thanksgiving, Dr, bevere!

Allan R. Bevere said...

Art:

Thanks. I hope your day of Thanksgiving was blessed as well.