Methodist Blogs Weekly Roundup # 26

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

Andy Bryan is opening up his pulpit for people in his congregation who want to preach.

Gerry Charlotte Phelps blogged about teaching theology to new converts and a model for effective discipleship.

Chris Morgan wrote about the Parable of the Tents and the difficult requirement of following Jesus immediately, without reservation.

At Bandits No More, Richard blogged about the Biblical figure of Ruth as a model for evangelism and Steve Heyduck wrote about the need for United Methodists to reclaim their theological heritage.

Ben Thomas wrote about the utility of teaching a formal catechism for the development of the emergent movement.

Ben Witherington blogged about how Christians are failing to respond to poverty and the decline of sportsmanship in America.

Cole Wakefield wrote about a progressive response to Justice Sunday.

At Connexions, Richard Hall wrote about how British Muslims are responding to terrorism in their ranks and Joel Thomas wrote about his experiences with narcolepsy.

ConXian blogged about liberal fundamentalism (Best of the Methodist blogosphere!)

Daniel McGuire wrote about eminent domain law in Alabama.

Dave Warnock has been assigned to his first church.

David Camphouse blogged about the social dynamics of being a pastor (Best of the Methodist blogosphere!).

Dean Snyder wrote that our labor and work should reflect our Christian values and the Beth Stroud case.

Donald Sensing blogged about the decline in the death rate in Iraq since the fall of Saddam Hussein, Sunnis and Shias in Iraq uniting against terrorism, the and legitimacy of Cindy Sheehan's activism.

Eric Coomer Googled his name and came up with a skinhead and another guy who's heavily into S & M. He asks that readers not confuse him with these two people.

Gavin Richardson wrote blogging in the workplace, his bishop's response to the Lake Junaluska controversy, and googling himself (warning: will cause you to go blind and grow hair on your palms).

Gospel According to the Hood blogged about gay marriage (he's for it) and the rapidly liberal shift of mainline denominations.

Greg Hazelrig wrote about the narrow door of salvation, the provision of God for your emotional needs, the Lake Junaluska controversy, and the Golden Rule.

Gregory Lee blogged about accomplishing great thinks when God is in control, God as a father figure, the importance of prayer in any venture, how quick church members are to wear masks and emotionally hide themselves, but declare jihad over minor issues.

Growing Up wrote about the value of going to college.

Inside Mike's Head blogged about making church cool and how cool is manufactured.

Joel Furhmann mourned the passing of his cat.

John Wilks wrote that inability is no excuse for failing to do the work of the Kingdom, that Christians must be willing to appear to be fools, and looking at how Paul dealt with church infighting.

Jonathan Norman decided to have a Sabbath.

Jordan Cooper noted the passing of a prominent Canadian Free Methodist pastor and wrote about competition between pastors and the nature of godblogging.

Josh Tinley wrote about a surprising deletion from the 2004 Book of Discipline (Best of the Methodist blogosphere!), Albert Mohler's assertion that Christian couples have a moral obligation to have children, Justice Sunday, what American voters look for in a candidate, nad the Defense Department's 'Freedom Walk'.

Ken Carter wrote that an authentic Christian life is a simple one and the hardening of human hearts.

Maobi blogged about Islamic apostates in Malaysia, Indonesia's shabby treatment of its neighbors, Valentine's Day in China, the psychology of the conspiratorial mind, and the political ramifications of air pollution in Malaysia.

Matt Collins wrote about Cindy Sheehan and the futility of gun control.

Michael Daniel says that we're losing the war in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Octomusing blogged about how British Methodist youth are responding to international missions and how evangelism can reduce crime.

Phil Smith wrote about the Israeli withdraw from Gaza.

Wes Magruder blogged how appropriate it is for Christians to be dreamers.

Random Methodist Thoughts wrote about another planned protest by Fred Phelps.

Theresa Coleman blogged about horrible, inexplicable things that seem beyond Christian explanation. She also wrote about the difficulty of ministering at hospitals.

See Through Faith wrote about how rejecting God affects our relationships with other people, the story of a man whose father was killed by the IRA, but he went on to preach the Gospel in Ireland, how friendships end, and pastoral lingerie.

Shawn Richardson checked in after a lengthly deployment to Iraq.

Stephen Fife blogged about keeping theological debates civil.

Tim Sisk wrote about Cindy Sheehan speaking at a UMC church, how UMC publications should handle controversy, and his fondness for U2.

Tony Mitchell blogged about how societies try to shield themselves from painful truth.

WabiSabi wrote about famous people from West Virginia.

Wes the Wesleyan blogged about the Lake Junaluska controversy.

Shane Raynor wrote about a UMC pastor who has become Catholic, the ELCA condemning Israel's security barrier, a UMC/ELCA decision to 'share communion' -- whatever that means, and the Harper's article about how the American Christian faith is lived out.

Conrad Harvin blogged about an accurate understanding of Hell and the effect of formal marriage on gay partnerships.

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