Methodist Blogs Weekly Roundup # 53

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

At Bandits No More, Steve Heyduck wrote about the importance of sports.

Betty Newman wrote about what it should be mean to be a Christian and standing up for our faith.

Brian Russell blogged about the experience of Eden, taking risks for Christ, and naive preconceptions about God.

Bruce Alderman wrote about the distorted images of God that people have and the Biblical call for social justice.

Church Medic blogged about evangelism technology.

Dave Warnock wrote about the towing capabilities of the Citroen C8.

Derek Tang blogged about what ordinary people can do to alleviate poverty.

Donald Sensing wrote about the radicalism of European Muslims, the death of the US Navy Tomcat, the and Islamic future of Europe.

Eric Coomer reviewed the movie The Second Chance.

Steve Heyduck wrote about the opportunities of darkness.

Gavin Richardson blogged about the simplicity of worship.

Gerry Charlotte Phelps wrote about the press' response to Cheney's shooting accident.

Greg Crofford blogged about the utility of Christian diversity.

Greg Hazelrig wrote about what God can do with you when you give yourself completely to him.

Greg Lee preached about revival.

Jay Voorhees blogged about Augustinian sexuality.

John Battern wrote about a Wiccan/Methodist worship service and reviewed the movie Gory Road.

John Wilks is cringing in terror before Bill Gates.

Josh Tinley wrote about the Indiana University basketball program.

Larry Hollon is optimistic about UMC giving. He also wrote about the insularity of the American mind, moving from information to understanding, the methamphetamine epidemic, and the impact of devastation on civilizations.

Lawson Stone wrote about visiting the Masada.

Methodist Corner blogged about the importance of doctrinal debate.

Michael Daniel wrote about the megachurch urge, his desire to write professionally,

Olive Morgan blogged about finding time to volunteer at church.

Rick Mang wrote about the evangelistic ministry of Mark Winter.

Peter Raser preached on discipling our lives as runners so.

Pjeffy blogged about remodeling his church.

Dan Gates wrote that SPR committees can help turn the UMC around and the UMC's decision not to hold the General Conference in Richmond.

Rev. Mark blogged about communion.

Theresa Coleman wrote about sentiments toward female clergy.

Lorna Koskela blogged about what it means to Finns to be Christian, beginning Lent and right and wrong prayers.

Sky Lowe-McCracken wrote about the UMC moving its General Conference away from Richmond.

Tony Mitchell blogged about different types of evangelical revivals.

Chris Roberts wrote a letter to Brian McLaren and wrote about the Wesleyan Quadrilateral.

Mitchell Lewis blogged about Jean-Jacques Rousseau's call for a civil religion and how Jesus helps us navigate the world.

Andy Bryan wrote about how he learned the art and science of pastoral care.

Andy Stoddard said that inward repentance must be matched with outward action.

In an epic-length piece, Richard Hall created a systematic theology, explained Grand Unified Field Theory, deciphered the Q Gospel, and listed a dandy recipe for strawberry tarts.

Chris Morgan wrote that the solutions to our problems are often obvious.

Nominees for Best of the Methodist Blogosphere?

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

UPDATE: Chris Morgan, Richard Hall, Andy Bryan, and Andy Stoddard added.