Methodist Blogs Weekly Round-Up

Here's the week in review in the Methodist blogosphere:

David Warnock blogged about the recent Bill Moyers call to retake Jesus, privacy concerns with AOL instant messaging, the Commission for Africa report, and the ideal computer for kids and teens, among many other topics. Mr. Warnock was rather prolific last week.

James Gibson wrote about the irony of Asia, Africa, and South America sending missionaries to North America, the refusal of some Anglican priests to take communion with pro-homosexuality priests, and the departure of an Episcopal Church in Kansas from the Episcopal Church USA.

Beth Quick wrote about the aforementioned Bill Moyers article and a conference on bringing peace to the world through Jesus Christ.

Donald Sensing blogged about police use of force, the decision of a union to exclude military reservists from their parking lot, new firearms for the military, impressions on the freedom of the press, and the reason why a British RAF aircraft crashed in Iraq.

Pen of Gutless Pacifist asked readers why they frequent his blog and wrote about the church shooting in Wisconsin.

Grandma Jean compared the National Council of Churches and the Sanhedrin.

Richard Hall blogged about infant mortality in the abortion debate, the aforementioned communion contraversy in the Anglican Church, interpreting John 14:6, the Commission for Africa Report, bemoans problems with Technorati, and wrote about fair trade issues.

Gavin Richardson wrote about the death of Stan Grenz, Beanie Babies in Iraq, learning from Henri Nouwen, comparing Hotel Rwanda and The Passion, and the high infant mortality rate in Memphis.

Jordan Cooper wrote about a new video about landmines and asks for prayers for a certain church member.

The Methodist argues that the key to church growth is providing for the needs of the community.

John Wilks blogged about the difficulty in finding time to rest as a pastor.

Wes Magruder wrote about the organization of a church government at his mission church in Cameroon.

St. Phransus wrote about the death of Stan Grenz, the publication of his book, and admits that he is not just evil, but eeveel.

Scandal of Peculiarity wrote about a book called The Gospel According to America and a progressive alternative to the Alpha course.

Greg Hanson wrote about following God's lead, dealing with massive volumes of e-mail, and procrastinating during your faith journey.

Table 16 ponders opportunity cost when emphasizing worship services or small groups and about going beyond being a causal Christian, to being a true disciple of Jesus Christ.

Jay Vorhees introduces blogger Jennifer Freeman and learns about the benefits of dog therapy.

At Web Parish, Gary Webb wrote about being on God's threshing floor and J.D. Walt wrote grace as a transformation, rather than a transaction.

Shane Raynor wrote about problems in President Bush's faith-based initiatives, a UMC statement against the proposed White House budget, the end of the Taco Bell boycott, and e-mail from an evangelical pastor featured on PBS.

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