Methodist Blogs Weekly Roundup # 36

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

Steven Manskar wrote that the UMC should provide formal training to its members in prayer.

James Gibson blogged about the hope a Christian can find in the Resurrection.

Andy Bryan gave an update on the 'open pulpit' at his church and wrote about the GBCS's recent call for US withdrawal from Iraq.

At Appian Way, Cliff Guy blogged about church podcasting.

At Bandits No More, Richard Heyduck aborting disabled babies. Steve Heyduck wrote about the feasibility of moral perfection.

Beth Quick returned to her alma mater, Drew Theological Seminary, to attend lectures.

Betty Newman prayed for a young couple.

Brian Russell wrote about the appropriateness of using movie clips as sermon illustrations (Best of the Methodist blogosphere!).

At Connexions, Richard Hall wrote about the primacy of the academic discipline of economics in modern life. Joel Thomas announced a blogging hiatus.

Contending for the Faith has decided to give conservative Christians the benefit of the doubt. Sort of.

Dare We Be Christians pondered isolation as she prepared for the birth of her child.

Donald Sensing wrote about Osama bin Laden as a messianic figure.

Steve Heyduck blogged about taking care of the little things.

Gavin Richardson wrote about his approach to understanding Scripture.

Gerry Charlotte Phelps blogged about managing volunteers, evangelism and breaking out of mental ruts, why you shouldn't give cash to the homeless, criteria for evaluating assistance programs, and how to handle confrontation with assistance clients.

Greg Crofford wrote about the insignificance of politics, the immorality of lotteries, and a modern Christian view of demonic possession.

Greg Hazelrig noted that Jesus pulls us out of our comfort zones and wondered what the impact of Hurricane Wilma will be.

Gregory Lee thinks that churches place too little emphasis on children these days. He also wrote about what it means to be a chosen people, the need to be a bit more explicit in evangelism, and restoration in Christ.

James Spring wrote about the way that homosexuality is debated.

Jay Voorhees blogged about the nature of revival in his church and churches in general.

John Wilks wrote about what is and what is not the responsibility of the clergy.

Jonathon Norman opened up a can of whupass on Starbucks and Rick Warren and wrote about litmus testing in the church.

Jordan Cooper blogged about the lameness of the media.

Just As I Am wrote about letting God overcome your prejudices.

Ken Carter blogged about the necessity of moral boundaries.

Larry Hollon wrote about the UMC focus on homosexuality, adapting the communication mission of the church to changing technology, and increasing computer mobility.

Maobi applied the 'broken window' theory of crime to the streets of Malaysia, the likelihood of a bird flu pandemic, why the concept of royalty is defective, and how bad customer service hurts companies.

Matt Collins wrote about free speech at Auburn University.

Michael Daniel blogged about the alleged desecration of terrorists' bodies by US soldiers in Iraq and Jesus' referrals to the covenant with Israel.

Octomusings wrote about the morality of God in natural disasters.

Phil Smith called for the church to evolve to meet modern culture.

Random Thoughts pondered the task of stewardship under the leadership of Joshua.

Dan Gates wrote about the upcoming Beth Stroud appeal.

Lorna Koskela blogged about church size.

Movable Theological gave his thoughts on the politics of Jim Wallis.

Thoughts From a Clay Pot blogged about the GBCS's call for the US to withdraw from Iraq.

Tim Sisk wrote about whether pastors should wear distinctive clothing, i.e. 'clericals' (Best of the Methodist blogosphere!)

Tony Mitchell wrote about seeker sensitivity and its implications for the Gospel message.

Shane Raynor blogged about urban ministry.

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!

UPDATE:

Derek Tang wrote about a recent mission trip to the Gulf coast.

Brent Royal blogged about how the doctrine of Original Sin applies to infants.