Methodist Blogs Weekly Round-Up

Here's what methodist bloggers were writing about this past week:

James Gibson argues that the American church disfunctionality derives from faulty governing structures that emphasize inward function, rather than outward relationship with the world. He also wrote about the fate of Christian leaders who become enraptured with political movements, rather than Kingdom work.

Beth Quick wrote about online devotional and liturgical resources.

Con Xian wrote about the busy life of a seminarian.

Donald Sensing wrote about how the military is changing its training to reflect experiences in the Iraq War, provides an update on his Marine son, blegs for camera advice, remembers his 25th wedding anniversary, and compares the Iraq War with the Battle of Iwo Jima.

The Faithful Skeptic wrote about how hard it is to blog when he's busy and sought clarity on the Social Security debate.

On Freedom's Herald, James Gibson wrote about misunderstanding salvation, spiritual freedom and bondage and Anglican outreach to American Episcopal churches.

Pen at The Gutless Pacifist wrote about harassment of the BTK Killer's church, nudity in film, and the death penalty for juveniles.

Richard Hall wrote about the new Dr. Who series, examines the true meaning of blessings, the NYT article on faith bloggers, nudity in film, and gambling legislation in the House of Lords.

Jordan Cooper points to a Eugene Peterson interview on false spirituality and the purpose of his church.

John Wilks wrote about the journey of discipleship after conversion and about christian teens learning to feel compassion for the needy.

Wes Marguder has a fascinating post on the beauty of internal UMC politics.

Scandal of Particularity wrote about the final season of NYPD Blue and public lives vs. private lives from the Christian perspective.

Greg Hanson wrote about the proper role of judgementalism for the discerning Christian and inspirational e-mail spam.

At Asbury Seminary's Web Parish, Shawn Smith wrote about the loneliness of Christ. J.D. Walt wrote about the appropriateness of telling gory stories of human suffering during a worship service. Finally, Isaac Hopper expounded upon a powerful worship experience.

Shayne Raynor wrote about the NCC condeming evangelism under certain circumstances, churches getting rid of greeting times, bridging the gap between liberal and conservative Christians, UMC reactions to the Supreme Court's juvenile death penalty decision, and Methodists learning from non-denominational churches.

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