Methodist Blogs Weekly Roundup # 63

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

Steven Manskar wrote that worship styles aren't about what we get out of it.

Andy Stoddard lectionary blogged for April 26 and 27.

Andy Bryan hopes that the Judicial Council will reconsider decisions 1031 and 1032.

Bad Methodist wrote that gays couples should be able to adopt because children grow up better in 2-parent households.

At Bandits No More, Richard Heyduck wrote about rising oil prices.

Brian Russell says that Scripture was intended to be read missionally.

Bruce Alderman wrote about the different types of faith that scientists have (Best of the Methodist blogosphere!).

At Connexions, Joel Thomas wrote about a new movie about the Christmas Truce of 1914.

Dave Morris thought through the implications of the word 'amen' and the challenges of lectionary preaching.

Dave Warnock wrote about 24/7 prayer at his church.

Derek Tang reviewed the film Flight 93.

Eric Coomer really enjoys Firefox accessories.

Steve Heyduck wrote that few of us realize that grace really is free.

Gerry Charlotte Phelps thinks that the immigration protests planned for today will not help the cause of illegal immigrants and that increased Christianization is necessary for US national security (I think that's what she's saying). She also wrote that real adults care about children, no matter what the cost.

Daniel McLain Hixon commemorated the 100th anniversary of the Azusa Street Revival, which founded Pentecostalism.

Mike Holly wrote about the ethics of Christian blogging and how to convert cultural Christians.

Jay Voorhees thinks that The Book of Discipline should be reformulated into three books on principles, practices, and administration.

John Battern's church had a garage sale, and John marvelled and how much stuff there was.

Just As I Am taught about the 'season' passage in Ecclesiastes 3.

Ken Carter wrote about Merlefest, an annual folk and gospel music festival.

Larry Hollon wrote about mainline leaders from the 80s who disagreed with the disengagement from the media and how arrogance encouraged this disengagement. He also wrote about why mainline churches have structural and financial problems engaging the media. Larry wrote about how the mainline is positioned to effect positive change in the world if it can overcome turf wars. He thinks that our "open" slogan is not just a catchphrase, but a theological statement. Larry wrote about how marketing became a dirty word at church.

Mitchell Lewis wrote that the geothermal phenomena of Yellowstone are metaphors for what Heaven will be like.

Matt Kelley wrote that the message of Easter is one of hope for the future.

Keith McIlwain rejected Calvinist criticisms of the TNIV and wrote about the NFL draft.

Michael Daniel says that no one owns truth (Best of the Methodist blogosphere!). He also said that the worries of everyday life do not reflect our faith in the security provided by God.

Neil Bishop wrote that there is no mystery or secret to Jesus.

At New Reality Blog, Jared Williams is disappointed by the White House's decision to hire a new press secretary and the logical implications of that decision.

Padre Complex thinks that many Christians use Jesus as a prop and don't let him rule their lives.

Jason Woolever is reconsidering his switch from the NRSV to the ESV.

Theresa Coleman witnessed a sacramental moment in a seminary class.

Sandpiper contemplated the meaning of the term "carry your cross". She also examined the meaning of light from the perspective of Christianity and physics. Likewise she examined salt from the perspective of Christianity and the culinary arts.

Lorna Koskela wrote about the unique Finnish holiday that occurs on May 1, the renewal of God's creation in Spring, and the struggle of sanctification.

Sky Lowe-McCracken prefers America the Beautiful to the Star Spangled Banner as a national anthem.

Taylor Walters is asking for help in a UMC missionary project in Congo.

Jonathan Marlowe wrote about how fundamentalists respond to questions about the historicity of the Bible.

Tony Mitchell preached a special message for Native American Ministries Sunday.

Paul Martin objects to the appointment of a new English soccer coach due to the person's fascist politics and homophobia.

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