Methodist Blogs Weekly Roundup #22

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

James Gibson has an idea for a book: 100 People Who Aren't as Important to the Church as They Think.

Andy Bryan wrote about the travails of being a famous blogger.

Chris Morgan blogged about car shopping from a Christian perspective and learning to listen to God through the distractions of life, rather than instead of them (Best of the Methodist blogosphere!).

At Bandits No More, Richard blogged about the nature of unity in the UMC and Steve wrote that leaders lose credibility when they fail to respect followers.

Ben Thomas explored doctrinal formation from a deconstructionist perspective, the fallacy of assuming that anything new is progress, the spiritual importance of the nudity of Adam and Eve, the importance of struggle to spiritual development, and his position on the 10 Commandments in public buildings.

Beth Quick wrote about the responses to her survey on pastoral visitation.

Ben Witherington wrote a review to the movie Fantastic Four.

James Swanson said that Christians do not live by the standard of 'winning at any cost'.

Cole Wakefield wrote that the UMC will destroy itself if it doesn't accept homosexuals and gave an update on Zach, the gay teenager forced into a re-education camp.

At Connexions, Richard Hall blogged about Rep. Tancredo's 'nuke Mecca' remark, the future science of teleportation and its spiritual implications, and thoughts on the London bombings. Joel Thomas blogged about the proper description of his rants.

ConXian preached about opening your eyes and finding God in your midst.

Daniel McGuire wrote about the utility of Tasers in the hands of police.

Dave Warnock wrote that it's okay to call Christianity a religion and exposing pro-masculine bias in Bible translation.

David Camphouse blogged about when it's time for a growing church to acquire an associate pastor, the difference between a church and a temple, and approaches and tools for sermon preparation.

Donald Sensing wrote about how the US should respond to a terrorist nuclear attack, the theology of Islamic martyrdom, Rep. Tancredo's 'nuke Mecca' remark, expanding the armed forces by a Presidential call for volunteers, Harry Potter sales, the BBC's struggle with the term 'terrorist'.

Gavin Richardson blogged about gangsta theologian Jonathon Norman.

Grandma Jean, as usual, got mixed up with the police.

Greg Hazelrig wrote about the importance of being theologically correct and forgiving others to receive forgiveness yourself.

Growing Up explains why she's a United Methodist and a Christian response to illegal immigration.

Guy Williams blogged about confronting intellectual challenges to your cultural assumptions.

James Spring wrote about impeaching Bush.

Jay Voorhees blogged about reading Tom Friedman's The World is Flat and the UMC itinerancy system.

John Wilks' unborn child has died. He asks for prayers for his wife.

Jonathon Norman wrote about how to blog in silence and the Parable of the Thistles and the Wheat.

Jordan Cooper's health is improving. He wrote about the importance of sweatshops for economic development.

Josh Tinley wrote about conservative support for animal rights, reducing abortion (Best of the Methodist blogosphere!).

Ken Carter blogged about dealing with regime changes in everyday life.

Maobi wrote about Microsoft's certification programs, Muslim intolerance to others in Malaysia, the meaning of Malaysia's national anthem, enjoying the sight of expats scrambling for hot dogs, and what college grads need to succeed in the job market, and whether discrimination is a good thing or a bad thing (Best of the Methodist blogosphere!)

OctoMusings wrote about rediscovering the Holy Spirit in the British Methodist Church and the future economic losses of London bombings.

Wes Magruder blogged about the mistake of being surprised that other people are spiritual, too.

Progressive Christian wrote about a 4th of July church service that he'd like to see (Best of the Methodist blogosphere!).

Theresa Coleman blogged about a spiritual journey taking place on a single Monday.

See-Through Faith wrote about being so spiritually focused as to be unaware of a material world, spiritual dieting, integrity at the workplace, and the challenge of being a Christian in an increasingly sexualized culture.

Shawn Richardson blogged about serving the needs of the poor in Iraq as a Christian witness.

Thoughts from a Clay Pot wrote about gardening as a spiritual discipline.

Shane Raynor blogged about praying for the UMC, criticism of Lakewood Church, universalism in the UMC, and people leaving the UMC but continuing to slam it.

Scandal of Particularity wrote about pre-natal testing of developmental disorders.

Corrections? Additions? Have I made any mistakes in my sleep-deprived haze? Do you know of a blog that should be added to the MBWR? Leave a note in the comments.