Methodist Blogs Weekly Roundup # 38

Not much goin' on in the ol' Methoblogosphere this week. Yup. But here's a roundup what what little traffic did take place:

Steven Manskar wrote about Wesley's views on All Saints' Day.

Andy Bryan noted his daughter's reactions to JCD 1032, his struggles to speak truthfully but not hatefully about the UMC's position on homosexuality, and wondered why conservative Methodists are so frightened of homosexuality.

At Bandits No More, Richard Heyduck congregational attitudes about money, French and American perspectives on immigrant assimilation, and ways to increase the buying power of the poor. Steve Heyduck wrote about the improper use of prepositions by the Council of Bishops and a Methodist perspective on (specifically) bisexuality.

Beth Quick asked the Methodist Left to assess its goals (Best of the Methodist blogosphere!).

Betty Newman wrote about the need for Biblical knowledge among the laity and doing battle for the Lord.

William Willimon blogged about the pastoral roles of 'caregiver' versus 'enabler' and the philosophical premises of the UMC's organizational structure.

At Blogging Methodists, John Wilks wrote about Methodist branding. Theresa Coleman wrote about hatred within the Methoblogosphere. Ken Carter wrote about JCD 1032. Jack Terrell-Wilkes wrote about resolving conflict within the UMC.

Brian Russell wrote the dynamics of personal holiness.

At Christian Dissent, Cole Wakefield said that he is staying in the UMC despite the Judicial Council decisions.

Church Medic offered a Christian perspective on copyright law (Best of the Methodist blogosphere!) and his thoughts on JCD 1032.

At Connexions, Richard Hall assessed the Tony Blair government.

Dean Snyder wrote about his BOOM's response to the Judicial Council decisions as well as his own.

Derek Tang offered his thoughts on this week in the NFL and his views on the Judicial Council decisions.

Donald Sensing wrote about branding and the movie Jarhead.

Steve Heyduck pondered the justice of God in light of the recent electrocution of a pastor during a baptism.

Gerry Charlotte Phelps wrote about the Judicial Council rulings.

Gospel According to the Hood said that to be consistent, Methodists should exclude all sinful people from membership.

Greg Crofford wrote that if there is ever another military draft, that it should include women. He also blogged about the Muslim riots in France, offered marriage advice to Tom Cruise, and wrote about evangelical environmentalism.

Greg Hazelrig blogged about sanctifying grace and resisting temptation effectively.

Gregory Lee wrote about contemporary Christian music and how Christians should define normality.

Inside Mike's Head blogged about spiritual humility (Best of the Methodist blogosphere!).

Jay Voorhees explained the statement from the Council of Bishops about JDC 1032. He also wrote about how to call a special session of General Conference and the authority given to pastors under JDC 1032.

John Wilks wrote about Christian views of Halloween.

Jonathon Norman announced an upcoming blogging series on theologian Stephen Long.

Jordan Cooper wrote about churches and emerging media technology and upcoming discipleship training in Winnipeg.

Josh Tinley blogged about an overlooked Judicial Council decision (Best of the Methodist blogosphere!) and JCD 1032.

Just As I Am wrote about the Wesleyan perspective on loving sinners and the cost of discipleship.

Ken Carter blogged about JCD 1032.

Larry Hollon wrote about the Time Summit on Global Health. He also remembered old friends who have worked for social justice over the years.

Maobi wrote about the Muslim riots in France, college grads who can't find jobs, and Muslim reactions to Christian missionary efforts. I've decided not to link to his posts on Malaysian politics because I know so little about the country that I cannot competently write annotations for those posts. But if you know a lot about the subject, be sure to check out this blog.

Mark Youngman wrote about the education of Rosa Parks (Best of the Methodist blogosphere!).

Matthew Johnson blogged about the Judicial Council decisions.

Craig Moore the philosophy of governance in the UMC and what membership in the UMC should mean.

Michael Daniel wrote about a Christian approach to leadership, JCD 1032, Judge Alito's views on abortion, what the defrocking of Beth Stroud does and does not mean.

Rick Mang blogged about deliberate prayer.

Phil Smith wrote about applying Christian ethics across all of society.

Pjeffy has launched his own podcast.

Joe Tiedemann wrote about understanding discipline from a child's point of view.

Dan Gates blogged about cowardly Methodists, the reaction of the Council of Bishops to the rulings, and clergy vs. laity power.

Theresa Coleman wrote about UMC membership (Best of the Methodist blogosphere!), hatred within the UMC stemming from the homosexuality debate, and channeled Monty Python (Best of the Methodist blogosphere!).

Second Grade Teacher blogged about stress.

Lorna Koskela wrote about the meaning of church membership, the dreams that the Holy Spirit plants in us, comparing the Word and manna, intimacy with God, the transforming power of love, a saint that has affected her, All Saints' Day, and emotional oversensitivity.

Stephen Fife attended a U2 concert.

Brett Royal blogged about Baptist and Methodist perspectives on atonement and election.

Parbar West wrote about spiritual heroes, that the Council of Bishops is threatening pastors who act on JDC 1032, the implications of potential completely open membership, defining membership, and schism (Best of the Methodist blogosphere!).

Movable Theoblogical wrote about how Christianity shaped the Civil Rights Movement of the 60s.

Thoughts from a Clay Pot wrote that Christians need to be willing to cross cultural boundaries in order to be effective missionaries.

Tim Sisk wrote about the Judicial Council decisions.

Tony Mitchell blogged about his journey with stewardship, the challenge of Jesus (in reference to membership), and a Biblical view of homosexuality.

Jim McKay wrote about the importance of keeping your mouth shut and blogged about the Judicial Council decisions.

Shane Raynor wondered if the UMC should even have official membership, liberal reactions to the Judicial Council decisions, coming to grips with court decisions that you don't like, and JDC 1032.

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: Mislinked Church Medic post fixed.