Methodist Blogs Weekly Roundup

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

Dave Warnock has returned to the blogosphere after a brief hiatus to attend a seminary program. He blogs about his son's love of guitar music and his discovery of the blogger Rev. Mommy.

James Gibson blogged about the theology of the Charles Wesley hymn Christ the Lord is Risen Today.

Beth Quick wrote about a Peter Singer argument in favor of vegetarianism, the divine majesty of crocuses, and seeks funds for the upcoming Relay for Life -- a cancer advocacy race that she is participating in.

David at ConXian detailed a sermon that he presented recently about taking joy in the Lord. He also mourned the loss of Pope John Paul II and wrote about a praying a form of prayer developed by St. Benedict.

Donald Sensing blogged about convincing the terrorists in Iraq to surrender, why Islam is not an improvement on Christianity, recalled initial reactions to the election of John Paul II to the papacy, John Paul II's role in the collapse of European Communism, public reactions to American soldiers, Iraqi Sunni clerics turning against the terrorists, ponders capital punishment in light of the Terri Schiavo case, Michael Schiavo and the Schindlers cashing in on Terri's death, provides some background on the Terri Schiavo autopsy, provides advice on how to have a cheap wedding, and Soviet involvement in the assassination attempt against the Pope.

Pen of Gutless Pacifist wrote a modernized Apostles' Creed.

Grandma Jean found a rare voice of reason in the Terri Schiavo controversy and weighed in on the most important issue of modern times.

At Connexions, Richard Hall wrote about the new Dr. Who series, increasing CO2 levels in Britain, taking environmental concerns seriously, which bode ill for the future. He also wrote about Northumbrian folk music and cult TV (not referring to actual cults, like Scientology and such). Joel blogged about a new blogger known for her sense of hospitality.

Gavin Richardson speculated that some families go to certain churches just for the amenities, even if they are spiritually empty. He blogged about the recent UMC youth ministers' conference here, here, and here.

John Wilks reminded readers of what a great man of faith Daniel was, assesed the life and work of Pope John Paul II, found uncertainty in the Terri Schiavo case, and evaluated a Christian response to environmental concerns.

Wes Magruder blogged about an annual youth camp in Cameroon (where he is a missionary), and provided many pictures of his work there (just keep scrolling).

Jonathon Norman blogged about the UMC youth ministers' conference here and here.

Scandal of Particularity wrote about the importance of the Resurrection here and here.

Greg Hanson wrote about the death of the Pope here and here.

Jay Voorhees weighed in on the Terri Schiavo matter in light of his experience as a hospital chaplain.

At Web Parish, Michel continued to blog about finding God in the music of Bach.

Shane Raynor blogged about the passing of the Pope, interfaith prayer, protesting anti-LGBT bias in schools, and criticism of megachurches.

Gerry Phelps eulogized John Paul II, and wrote about Jesse Jackson getting involved in the Terri Schiavo affair and presented his complete case of letting Terri Schiavo live.

D. G. Hollums wrote about controlling his barking dog and his new office.

Jay Huff announced a break from youth ministry and the social environment of church committee meetings.

John Stephens blogged about planning a youth trip to Panama City.

Ken Carter relaxed at Lake Junaluska.

Matthew Johnson wrote about the way Wesleyans do theology and raising up children to be Christians.

Mike Fitzpatrick blogged about the Prodigal Dog and teens blogging.

Theresa Coleman wrote about the emotional relationship between children and their stuffed animals, catblogging for God, and the death of Terri Schiavo. She juxtaposed current events, and dramatically presented the Resurrection from Thomas' point of view.


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