Methodist Blogs Weekly Roundup

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

Dave Warnock blogged about Easter baptisms in Texas, his new external DVD drive, experimenting with contact lenses, the recent PyCon convention, a church excommunicating Microsoft, and a variety of technical issues which are incomprehensible to me.

James Gibson wrote about the triumph of Easter, the ELCA moving toward full communion with the UMC, the divine election of clergy, a congregation abandoning its church rather than accept a heretical bishop, and ponders his departure from the mainline church.

Beth Quick blogged about a series of sermons based on Jesus' seven last words, the resurrection from a liberal perspective, and learning from George W. Bush.

David of ConXian wrote about praying the daily office.

Donald Sensing blogged about reflections on Easter, and on Terri Schiavo here, here, here, and here. Many blogs (including Instapundit) are linking to this post in particular. He wrote about the social dynamic of the US military, turning the tide in Iraq.

Brian of The Faithful Skeptic wrote about the church community in the postmodern age here and here.

Pen of Gutless Pacifist the difference between Christmas and Easter, the Terri Schiavo contraversy, and American democracy as displayed by the TV show American Idol.

Richard Hall examined the resurrection from a Monty Python perspective, reflected on Good Friday, and the Terri Schiavo case.

Gavin Richardson talked about what life would be like without the resurrection, Easter, alternative youth worship, admits to being a lumberjack, but insists that it's okay (no mention of women's underwear, though), and a holistic approach to youth ministry.

Jordon Cooper blogged about hating John Wesley and Jesus in Auschwitz and has a powerful post about Jesus dying in our place.

John Wilks wrote about the dying tradition of Maundy Thursday and the challenge of sanctification.

Wes Magruder blogged about meeting a local king in Cameroon and counting your blessings.

Jonathon Norman wrote about war and peace from a Methodist perspective and a recent peace vigil.

Scandal of Particularity blogged about the art of reading Scripture.

Greg Hanson asked "What will you do with Jesus?"

Table 16 wrote about the Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice and Terri Shiavo.

Jay Voorhees presented a photo montage from his son (just keep scrolling) wrote about Terri Schiavo.

On Web Parish, Michel wrote about finding God in the music of Bach and the adventure of Holy Week.

Shane Raynor blogged about mainline churches redefining themselves, Methodist teens getting involved in the Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice, an Indiana pastor facing sexual harassment charges, and limitations in reaching out to youth.

Valterri Mujunen wrote about the mystery of communion.

Ken Carter blogged about the 'he descended into hell' statement in the Apostle's Creed and the humble love of Christ.

John Stephens wrote about Easter youth experiences. Just keep scrolling.

Matthew Johnson (does he/she have a name?) blogged about the baptism of his daughter.

Theresa Coleman wrote about an emotional experience on Maundy Thursday and engages in catblogging.

Mike Fitzpatrick blogged about the Final Four tournament in college basketball, maybish Christianity, Jesus saying 'I thirst' from the cross, the 30-hour famine event for his church's youth, and ranking Cleveland's football franchise.

Jay Huff pondered the majesty of sleep.

Gerry Phelps wrote about Terri Schiavo here, here, here, here, and here. Gerry also marked the anniversary of his incarceration.

Chris Arveson blogged about spiritual paralysis.

Do you know of a blog that should be added to the MBWR? Leave a note in the comments.