Methodist Blogs Weekly Roundup # 71

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

Steven Manskar preached on living without fear.

Allan Bevere wrote about gender inclusive language in the Trinity, that receiving the sacraments is a privilege, and his recent mission trip to New Orleans.

Andy Bryan wrote about liberals and conservatives sharing conversation and open-minded epistemology.

Andy Stoddard lectionary blogged for June 19, 20, 21, and 22.

Chris Morgan wrote about rising personal debt among Americans and that God preserves us from our fears.

Bad Methodist wrote about a new GLBT advertising campaign in Arizona.

At Bandits No More, Richard Heyduck wrote about declining church attendance in America.

Betty Newman wrote about ignorance of the Word.

Brian Russell wrote about developing an ethos in a Christian community.

Bruce Alderman wrote about the discovery of Noah's ark.

Josh Tinley wrote about apocalyptic fervor worldwide.

CBRN wrote about why everybody seems to hate Intelligent Design.

Dave Faulkner wrote about Nike's use of crucifiction imagery in advertising.

Dave Morris wrote about those times in our lives when we wonder if God even cares about us that our gifts from God should only be used to lift people up.

Dave Warnock listed logical fallacies used to argue against Christian acceptance of homosexuality.

Derek Tang has a lot to say on the World Cup.

Sally Coleman preached on Jesus staying cool under pressure.

Gavin Richardson wrote about ringing church bells to commemorate the fallen in Iraq. He also wrote about how churches define 'mission'.

Gerry Charlotte Phelps wrote about scientific criticism of global warming theory, gay marriages in UMC congregations in Nebraska, how the PCUSA is struggling with that issue, the Leftward journey of the ECUSA, the assurance that we have that Jesus is praying for us, and fashionable theologies.

Greg Hazelrig wrote that we must acknolwedge God before his enemies.

Greg Lee preached on the theology of Christ's blood.

Guy Williams wrote about the process of being faithful to something.

Henry Neufield wrote that public policy should not be directed through opinion polls and Christian social justice applied to the minimum wage.

Chris Roberts wrote that the Christian faith is counter-intuitive and how it would impact his life if Christianity was wrong.

Jeff Croft addressed his Annual Conference on church growth.

John Battern attended a church media conference.

Just As I Am taught about what it means to be a good servant in God's church.

Lake Neuron likes the new gameshow Gameshow Marathon.

Larry Hollon wrote about the new media/old media implications of the return of the Dixie Chicks, the decline of community in America, problems that he's observed in Africa, the impact of community radio in Kenya and South Africa.

Mark Winter is a self-proclaimed old fart trying to understand the emerging church.

Keith McIlwain wrote about the modern holiness movement.

Craig Moore wrote about the polygamy movement (Best of the Methodist blogosphere!).

Michael Daniel wrote about the struggle to be humble in a society that places no value in it.

Neil Bishop wrote that Christians shouldn't expect God's protection from every trouble in life.

Olive Morgan wrote about a celebration of the accomplishments of Methodist (UK) Relief and Development.

Peter Cammarano wrote about the role of humor in sermons.

Pulpit Perspectives presented a perspective on what a church should be.

ReligioNews wrote about a critique of evangelicism from within.

Rereason is trying to see the big picture.

Sandpiper wrote about perceived gender roles in the church, delegating work at church, that God will work through us, even if we are physically exhausted, having a child-like faith, and a Christian view of anger.

Tim Sisk wrote that you can't claim to be humble and actually be it and worship as entertainment.

Tony Mitchell wrote that being a Christian means living with suffering.

Jim McKay wrote about a new Star Wars video game and the ad campaign of WV Senate candidate John Raese.

Scott McKay wrote about the commandment on coveting and the Christian themes found within the music of U2.

Willie Deuel wrote about the challenge of following Jesus.

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