Methodist Blogs Weekly Roundup # 75

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

Steven Manskar wrote about the marks of being Wesleyan leaders, Wesley's views on the means of grace, both instituted and prudential.

Alan Bevere preached on the Feeding of the Five Thousand as a depiction of the Good Shepherd and wrote about whether we are really welcoming or even aware of God's hand guiding our lives.

Christopher Gudger-Raines wrote about a pastor's relationship with his/her parishoners as one of friendship.

Andy Bryan wrote about finding truth in the Bible.

Andy Stoddard lectionary blogged for July 18, 20, and 21.

Beth Quick wrote about the luxury of air conditioning.

At Connexions, Richard Hall wrote about understanding the Book of Revelation and Joel Thomas wrote that Christianity shouldn't be focused on Christ (or an image thereof), but on the church.

Josh Tinley wrote about a Greek Orthodox convention at Opryland in Nashville.

CBRN introduced readers to Baraminology.

Dave Faulkner reviewed the book Time to Talk of God.

Samuel Padgett is a bit unsure about being called into the ministry of discipling others.

Sally Coleman wrote about Reiki, a Japanese psychic business that is prospering in the UK and how Christians should respond to it.

Steve Heyduck wrote about Christians who see eschatological prophesy fulfilled in the the Israeli-Hezbollah War.

Lorna Koskela celebrated the first anniversary of the RevGalBlogPals organization. She also wrote about abuse of power in the local church and the plausibility of evolution.

Sleepwriter wrote that belief in the Rapture is harmful to the Church.

Gerry Charlotte Phelps wrote about the support that the Desert Southwest Conference of the UMC has given to gay marriage, Hezbollah's human shields, the potential impact of the Israeli-Hezbollah War on the US economy, and the potential of an Israeli ground invasion of Lebanon.

Daniel McLain Hixon wrote about the importance of evangelicals embracing liturgy and sacraments.

Greg Crofford wrote about what Israel should do in the next few weeks.

Greg Hazelrig wrote about the importance of having a helper in the person of Jesus.

Henry Neufield wrote about the need for compromise in political life, that God's blessing never comes without commitment, honoring God by having a thoughtful faith, and that KJVonlyists are not honoring the translators of the KJV.

Jay Voorhees weighed in on his local school board election.

Ken Carter has published a book. He also wrote about responding to war as a Christian and the Lord's Prayer.

Mark Winter reviewed the book The Holy Way.

Michael Daniel wrote that embryonic stemcell research is beyond depraved.

Mitchell Lewis wrote about the relationship between peace and democracy.

Neil Bishop wrote that we may not always get what we want, but we always get what we need.

Jared Williams wrote about reaching out to a postmodern world.

Jason Woolever wrote about preaching that reminds us that Hell is real.

Larry Hollon wrote about the decline of the Church in St. Augustine's home turf, building Christian community, the impact of the loss of that community on the American church, the breakdown of American community, and the loss of that community within American society as a whole.

Sandpiper wrote about the dividing walls that we keep around ourselves, open membership in the UMC, and trusting God to bring the resources together to make ministries work.

Sky Lowe-McCracken wrote about forgiving the people who really hurt us and the future of the UMC episcopacy.

Steven Webster wrote about Bishop Whitacker's assessment of cultural values.

Brett Royal explained the doctrine of free will.

Tim Sisk and Methoblogger Andy Bryan are engaged in an extended debate about the epistemological foundations of evangelism. Something like that. The debate appears to be very complex, but it's 1:20 in the morning and I'm too tired to get a grip on it.

Tony Mitchell wrote about the stewardship of building megachurches.

Scott McKay wrote that not everything in ministry must be new.

Russ Phillips wrote that the North Indiana Conference may have trouble fully funding its budget.

Craig Moore wrote about Bishop Whitaker's views on homosexuality.

Brian Russell provided an outline of his new book on missional ecclesiology.

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UPDATE: Craig Moore and Brian Russell added.