The Methodist Blogs Weekly Roundup 2008.27.168

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The week in review in the Methoblogosphere:

Shane Raynor has returned to the Methoblogosphere!

Here are John Montgomery's notes on church-based organizing.

Just what is a task from God? Mitch Lewis posts his thoughts on the subject.

John Lomperis has some thoughts on the Bristol Palin pregnancy.

Gerry Charlotte Phelps posts on the 60% of America that is conservative.

Will Grady writes on the sacred cows of Methodism.

How rich are you? Daniel Hixon wants to know.

Reflections on idolatry and fear from Kim Fabricius.

Dave Faulkner has personally experienced the importance of substance over style, of depth over superficiality. Best of the Methoblogosphere!

Scott McKay has a personal stake on where Hurricane Ike comes ashore.

Some thoughts on pragmatic evangelism from Brett Royal.

Kathy James posts on the power of words.

Greg Hazelrig posts his thought for the day on Deuteronomy 30:19.

Beth Quick reviews Mark Yaconelli's book, Contemplative Youth Ministry.

How can God compete with a shoe company?-- A question from John Meunier. Best of the Methoblogosphere!

Matt Judkins asks, "Who is Jesus?"

Deb Spaulding reflects on the day the world stopped to pray.

Thoughts on the text for the week from Theresa Coleman.

Andy Bryan ponders pastoring without preaching.

Have you thought about the messages we send. Steve Heyduck has considered the matter.

A defining moment for Sally Coleman.

Andrew Stoddard posts reflections on Job 29:1, Acts 14:19-28, and John 11:1-16.

Tony Mitchell preaches on "Forgiving and Forgetting."

Who are we after 9/11? Henry Neufeld has some thoughts.

Kim Matthews writes on personal disciplines.

An urgent prayer request from Olive Morgan.

Michael Daniel posts on a fight not worth fighting.

Questing Parson notes that there are some volunteers we don't need.

We have the opportunity to read Exodus together with Brian Russell.

Rainy day reflections from Rick Mang.

Jim Parsons analyzes the different religions and their views of sex.

Ken Hagler wonders about the graceful and the ungraceful in reference to Christianity in politics.

Joseph Yoo is wondering what new sermon series to preach.

Tensions between relationship and administration according to Gavin Richardson.

Just courage from Guy Williams.

Michelle Hargrave has some thoughts on the Large Hadron Collider.

Stephen Taylor has some questions about visitors first 3 to 5 minutes in church.

John of Locusts & Honey on being Libertarian and pro-life.

Keith McIlwain is thinking about race.

Andrew Thompson is asking for help on the Wesley Quadrilateral.

Reflections from Wayne Cook on staying afloat.

Clix LeBlogger says, "Believe."

Sky Lowe-McCracken writes on balance and faith in reference to discipleship.

Todd Bergman is getting back to Revelation.

Do real ale pubs have anything to teach Methodists? David Hallam ponders the question.