The Methodist Blogs Weekly Roundup 2009.29.208

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The week in review in the Methoblogosphere:

Andrew Thompson writes on the power of Holy Communion.

Dave Nichols posts on All Saints' Sunday and grief.

Bishop Robert Schnase on missing the recognition of the moment.

Thoughts on pastoral leadership in stewardship according to Bishop William Willimon.

Reflections from Brian Vinson on being alone.

Sally Coleman is in search of a new way.

You better hurry-- Mark Winter's One Man Show is booking fast!

Dave Faulkner asks, "Is Steve Jobs a model for preachers?"

Brian Russell offers his top ten Bible passages.

Michael Daniel writes on rights vs. right.

The agenda of the Holy Spirit-- some thoughts from Ken Carter.

Dave Perry is dredging up the past to replenish the present and shape the future.

Jim Parsons cogitates on being called by God and sharing our stories.

Seasons (of the gospel) and the church-- reflections from Andy Bryan. Best of the Methoblogosphere!

Olive Morgan reminds us that Christmas is coming.

Andrew Stoddard posts reflections on Ezra 7:1-16, Revelation 14:1-13, and Matthew 14:1-12.

Are you now or have you ever been?... well, get the rest of the question from Tony Mitchell.

Kim Matthews ponders our status as refugees.

Greg Hazelrig posts his thought for the day on John 21:15.

Steve Heyduck on giving advice.

Deb Spaulding is hangin' out with Hezekiah.

There is evidence of life for Questing Parson.

John Meunier posts on making the church younger.

Some thoughts on God in the ordinary from Lorna Koskela.

Daniel McLain Hixon shares his thoughts on evangelism by trendiness. Best of the Methoblogosphere!

Joseph Yoo comments on why Scripture is important.

Henry Neufeld issues a note on independent voters.

Reflections on listening and speaking out from Angela Shier-Jones.

Dan Dick writes on running church.

Joseph Slife reports on the Judicial Council's recent decisions on a sexuality statement and apportionments.

Mitch Lewis preaches on the wheat and the tares together sown.

David Hallam is troubled by Jesus, Queen of Heaven.

When you die, will you have a digital executor? Read Gavin Richardson.

"Giving Thanks: For All the Saints"-- a sermon by Beth Quick.

Rick Mang tells us that a friend of his recently met a hero of his.