Methodist Blogs Weekly Roundup #12

Here's the week in review in the Methodist blogosphere. Due to the proliferation of Methodist blogs, I am limiting links to lengthy posts (one large paragraph or more).

Dave Warnock blogged about how to deal with disruptive behavior in a Bible study group, the growing conflict between Microsoft and Google, and worked out the kinks with his new SunRays home server.

James Gibson said the main problem with the UMC is that it's process-oriented, rather than mission-oriented (Best of the Methodist Blogosphere!).

Beth Quick wrote about the economics of the Emergent movement.

Ken Carter is writing a book that will actually sell many copies: Left Behind on Tuesdays with Harry Potter.

Theresa Coleman had a conversation with Chaos and Entropy (Best of the Methodist Blogosphere!), and wrote a poem on suffering and faith.

Confusion and Clarity wrote about the importance of regularly remembering God's faithfulness.

ConXian blogged about the legal underpinnings of the Stroud conviction reversal.

Emergent leader Brian McLaren is guestblogging at Jordan Cooper. He wrote about his new book. Jordan also listed fond memories of his mother and Canadian political insults.

Donald Sensing photoblogged an air show and the BlogNashville convention. He also reviewed the movie Kingdom of Heaven and wrote about his town offering citywide WiFi, and the surge in the number of terrorist attacks in 2004.

Pen at Gutless Pacifist wrote about a Christian response to Memorial Day, about churches welcoming transgendered people, and a Baptist church banning Kerry voters.

Matthew Johnson wrote about the need to pray for repentance and the future of the Stroud case.

At Connexions, Richard Hall blogged about litigation resulting from the Waynesville church expelling liberal members, the national election in Britain, the technological significance of the bicycle, and the spiritual significance of the Ascension. Joel Thomas blogged about Mary as mother of Jesus and finding hope rather than fear in the Christian faith (Best of the Methodist blogosphere!).

Gavin Richardson gave a tribute to his mother, gave a Benedictine perspective on the megachurch phenomenon, and wrote about building a Pentecost grid blog, and the Nashville marathon.

Gregory Lee provided a list of responses for every excuse to miss church on Sunday.

Jay Voorhees wrote about the new United Methodist podcast, the Kentucky Derby, the and living poetry of the Creation.

Methotaku blogged about Texan culture and urged Irving voters to support Herbert Gears.

Chris Morgan wrote about teaching kids personal responsibility, lessons from dandelions, and responding to the Beth Stroud decision with prayer.

John Wilks blogged about the sweet burden of evangelism, why Christians are afraid or ashamed to share their faith, and giving control of one's life back to God.

Wes Magruder preached on Ascension Day in a Cameroon prison.

Jonathan Norman blogged about Gavin Richardson's luxurious and decadent lifestyle, the economics of the Emergent church, and Jim Walls' views on mixing church and politics.

Scandal of Particularity blogged about raising sons to be pacifists when our society defines masculinity in aggressive terms.

Dean Snyder provided a point-by-point evaluation of the legal issues of the Beth Stroud appeal (Best of the Methodist Blogosphere!) and how ministers can survive and thrive in a tough appointment.

Cole Wakefield blogged about his radio show, audioblogged, and sought God's direction in his life.

Shane Raynor wrote about efforts to change homosexuals into heterosexuals, rounds up his favorite Christian bloggers, the meaning of terms such as conservative, liberal, and orthodox, how the National Council of Churches has responded to the National Day of Prayer, the future of the Beth Stroud case, and the potential union of British Methodists and Anglicans.

Gerry Charlotte Phelps blogged about the British election, converts to Christianity who still practice their old religion, and a man waking up after a 10-year coma.

At Bandits No More, Steve Heyduck blogged about finding truth and defining it through Jesus and that Christians shouldn't feel ashamed of wanting to convert other people. Richard wrote about a Christian response to consumerism and introducing competition into higher education.

Josh Tinley blogged about changes made to re-releases of Star Wars, the Methodist origin of Welch's grape juice, Beth Stroud, the and Kansas evolution case.

Preacher Rich wrote about his mom.

UM4JCINNC blogged about churches expelling members for political opinions, the hypocrisy of a state government running a lottery but banning video poker, teaching the Bible in public schools, and the UMC candidacy process.

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