The Methodist Blogs Weekly Roundup 2009.11.190

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Special Note: There will be no MBWR next weekend as I, along with many of you, have plenty to do for Holy Week and Easter Sunday. The Weekly Roundup will return the following weekend.

The week in review in the Methoblogosphere:

Joseph Slife writes on the GBCS's support for the repeal of the conscience rule for healthcare workers.

Bishop Robert Schnase reflects on gifts that everyone has to give.

Andrew Thompson shares some thoughts as he is headed into a busy weekend.

Part 5 of The Quest for the Historical Jesus: Passion Week from John Montgomery.

Chris Roberts publishes more on faith, politics, and Lent.

What do you think? Is it an ending or a beginning? Read what David Morris thinks.

Kathy James recounts a teenage perspective on women in ministry.

Rick Mang reminds us that traumatic stress is alive and well.

Michael Daniel believes that government involvement in business is a dangerous precedent.

"Grief as the unfinished agenda of God"-- A sermon from Ken Carter.

Mitch Lewis writes on the cross as what defines the church.

Richard Hall is a reluctant universalist. Best of the Methoblogosphere!

Reflections from David Hallam on healing hands and heavy hands.

Is the Parson slipping? Read Questing Parson to find out.

Lorna Koskela writes on John Wesley and the rich/poor divide.

Thoughts on calling and vocation from Matt Kelley.

David Camphouse posts his sermon notes on Jeremiah 31:31-34.

Sally Coleman his doubting and feeling out of sorts.

Greg Hazelrig posts his thought for the day on James 2:19-20.

Recognizing the call-- A devotional from Deb Spaulding.

Richard Heyduck cogitates on the cult of accountability.

Steve Heyduck ponders theology and ministry. Best of the Methoblogosphere!

Andrew Stoddard post reflections on Jeremiah 26:1-16, Romans 11:1-12, and John 10:19-42.

Pastor Cynthia is pondering the connection.

A sermon by Jim Parsons on Mark 11:1-11.

Henry Neufeld on embracing the mysteriousness of God.

Are you focused on God? Kim Matthews raises the question.

Tony Mitchell asks the question, "Will the future be any different than the past?"

Olive Morgan highlights the church's highlighting of new evidence on problem gambling.

Guy Williams publishes his preaching study on John 20:19-31.

"Peter the Rock"-- A sermon from Beth Quick for the fifth Sunday in Lent.

For Andy Bryan it was the last stop of the day and he almost missed the grace of God.

Mark Winter wants us to know that the revival fire is burning bright.

Joseph Yoo proclaims, "It's not about me."

How do we lead existing communities forward to embrace mission? A post from Brian Russell.

Jeremy Smith wonders if ministry should simply be a blind imitation of the past.

An update on Episcopalian syncretism from John Lomperis.

Craig L. Adams ponders the mysterious struggle of Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane.