Methodist Blogs Weekly Roundup #23

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

Andy Bryan wrote about pastoral priorities.

Gerry Charlotte Phelps blogged about repentance as a requirement for salvation and anti-Semitism as an alarm bell for human rights.

Chris Morgan wrote about aerobic replacements for running.

At Bandits No More, Richard blogged about church discipline.

Ben Thomas wrote about Christian environmentalism and a Christian view of mystery.

Ben Witherington blogged about the validity of spiritual encounters with God and efforts to save the archaeological site of Colossae from destruction.

Beth Quick reviewed the book The Working Poor by David K. Shipler. She also wrote about the new Harry Potter novel.

James Swanson wrote about what mainline churches need to do to grow.

Cole Wakefield blogged about the execution of two gay boys in Iran.

At Connexions, Richard Hall blogged about the Brazilian man shot by London police in the Underground.

Dan McGuire wrote about castrating sex offenders and expelling illegal immigrants.

Dave Warnock blogged about creating WSGI applications, his 17th wedding anniversary, and the boredom of running a SunRays server (it never beaks down).

David Camphouse wrote about ways to staff a church when it reaches 250 members or more.
Dean Snyder was surprised to discover old materials from his own church in another UMC church in Liberia. He also wrote about a UM leading the presidential race in Liberia, a new addition to the Methodist blogosphere, and who paid for the pro-gay demonstration at Junaluska.

Donald Sensing wrote about the status of Islamic fanaticism in Britain, British Muslims working with the police, and planting identification information on cell phones.

Gavin Richardson wrote a Methodist blogger profile and blogged about efforts for a government takeover of the Catholic Church in Canada.

The Gospel According to the Hood reviewed a book about applying the Trinity to Christian living, a Christian view of the Virgin Mary, reverence for God in the modern church, the purpose of attending church (his hint: it's not about your needs), and the moral dimension of environmentalism.

Greg Hazelrig blogged about supportive relationships in a church, loving strangers, unity in the Church, being teachable, and the damage done by hateful words.

Growing Up wrote about discerning about what parts of Christian culture can be safely changed from which must be kept, wrong assumptions about autism, and why she's a United Methodist.

Inside Mike's Head blogged about the proper application of capitalism to Christian ministry management.

James Spring wrote about the nomination of Judge Roberts to the Supreme Court.

Jay Voorhees blogged about Harry Potter.

John Wilks wrote about the factuality of the Bible and a balanced understanding of miracles.

Jonathon Norman blogged about creating alternatives to the War on Terror, the devastating impact of consumerism on theology, and modern church discipline.

Jordan Cooper wrote about articulating an emergent theology, why he takes theological disagreements personally, and how the Conservative Party of Canada can better spread its message through blogging.

Josh Tinley blogged about making your financial investments reflect your moral values, simplifying the English language, and Harry Potter.

Ken Carter wrote about turning aside from the busyness of life to take care of people and summer life in a church.

Maobi blogged about Ricky Martin, modern warfare as being thought-focused, Islamic intolerance to apostates, Malaysian monetary policy, Lance Armstrong, economic redistribution in Malaysia, the shooting in the London Underground, Malaysian currency regulations, people confusing Singapore for Malaysia, Australian PM John Howard's response to terrorism, hiding Islam's ugly side, the death of James Doohan and the mentality of engineers, and female role-models in Malaysia.

Matthew Johnson wrote about finding wisdom in the music of Weezer and being owned by his possessions.

Michael Daniel blogged about a Christian view of the power of the state, decided what issues should be allowed to divide the church, the necessity of faith, the Judaizers that the apostle Paul struggled against, and the perceived need for ethical studies.

Son of Spring wrote about the new version of Microsoft Windows and a new blogging gimmick called Gavatar.

OctoMusing blogged about the tsunami disaster in Sri Lanka and a story of survival through faith and called upon God to convict His church to end poverty in Africa.

Wes Magruder wrote about the arrival of a Cameroonian UMC pastor in America.

Progressive Christian blogged about defending the Christian Alliance for Progress from the attacks of Jerry Falwell.

Theresa Coleman wrote about relics of her family history, being called of God, and dragonology research.

Rich Jones blogged about the value of Scripture.

See-Through Faith wrote about church as a place of escape, breaking addictions spiritually, a generation gap in her church, the second round of terrorist attacks in London, what it means to be sorry or regretful, learning Swedish as preparation for ministry, and ideal worship in the perfect church.

Jim McKay blogged about Judge Roberts' young son, an upcoming Smurf movie, and Lakewood Church's new building.

Wes the Wesleyan wrote about the General Board of Church and Society supporting certain organizations in violation of UMC Judicial Council decisions.

Shane Raynor blogged about John Sprong's efforts to establish a liberal Christian base, a Christian view of church marketing, proposed changes in Methodist seminaries, and the importance of a life of holiness for good Christians, above and beyond good theology.

Additions? Corrections? Do you know of a blog that should be added to the MBWR? Leave a note in the comments or e-mail locustsandhoney2005 at yahoo dot com.

I'm too rushed and too tired to note the 'Best of the Methodist Blogosphere'. If you see something worthy, note it in the comments and I will make the change.