Nazarene Blogosphere Weekly Roundup - September 9, 2005

Another Friday brings another weekly roundup. This week, many Nazarene bloggers continue to offer their thoughts on Hurricane Katrina. Some shared thoughts on cleanup efforts, some shared political or media related insights. Others posted about ways in which they were helping.

In addition to Hurricane blogging, Nazarene bloggers offer everything from devotional thoughts to everyday life experiences. I hope you enjoy this week's roundup, presented in alphabetical order by first name! :)

Beth Shurbutt wrote about compassion and resigning.

Billy Cox suggested that Church, Inc. may be missing the mark.

In addition to highlighting hurricane related posts from other blogs, bloganovel blogs about computer shopping for his wonderful wife, political finger pointing, giving cash, the joys of having a child start pre-Kindergarten, and bureaucratic hurdles to relief efforts.

Brad Mercer was "on assignment" this week performing search and rescue in the Gulf Coast. I understand that he is home now, and we all hope to see more from him soon.

Darren blogged about some more ideas for work and recent movies, positives and negatives, and his reflections on "Hands of the Potter" by Caedmon's Call.

Dave Pettigrew continues his "Every Pastor's Struggle" series by talking about how pastors use their time each week.

Ian Gentles shared his thoughts and questions about fellowship and Christians crying out for help.

Jeremy Scott wrote about Americanology, fatherhood, and a Christian Apologetic framework for speaking about Katrina.

John Wright posted a sermon on Romans 12:9-20; and blogged about labor day in the church, the funeral of Mike Patterson, a soteriological lesson from Katrina, and a Bible study on Acts 6:1-7.

Kevin Rector wrote about his brush with two celebrities in one day, another Katrina post, Miroslav Volf, and more Volf.

Kingomediocrity journals his spiritual journey, through everyday stuff and the difficulties in communication and relationships.

Larry blogs about the cost of gas and other blessings, clarity in sermon preparation, a funny preaching moment, a new type of Bible, places for doing homework, and a visitor at church.

Mark Doble is our latest newcomer to the Nazarene Blogosphere. Check him out at markdoblesblog.blogspot.com. Instead of highlighting individual posts this week, I'll just encourage you to check out his blog and his archives. Recent posts are about ministry in the village of Bujaga, Uganda.

Marsha Lynn shares the ways that she is battling empty nest syndrome.

Matt Friedeman writes about Haley Barbour's response to the media, the Democratic Underground, John Wesley on earthquakes, genocide in Rwanda, and Haley Barbour's comments on Jeb Bush.

Mike's Noise has an entire category of posts dedicated to Hurricane Katrina, be sure to check out these two posts: The Katrina Blame Game and For what it's worth - My opinion on Katrina. He also writes about the National Guard, same-sex marriage in California, and Air America. Don't forget to check out the Virtual Victrola, which is playing music from New Orleans.

PastorJon (yes, that's me) offers thoughts on Katrina and forgiveness, leaving no debts outstanding, and the "Stolen Dollar Bill."

Scott Cundiff had first hand experience helping hurricane survivors this week, and wrote about clothes, and the system at work. He also wrote about a year of blogging, and gave us devotional thoughts on Numbers 5, 6, 7, and 9.

That does it for this week's roundup. I need a volunteer to do the roundup for September 16th, as other activities that week will prevent me from keeping up all week. If you're interested, please send me an email at jon@yourchurchweb.net. If I don't hear from anyone, then you'll get a new roundup in two weeks.

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Grace and Peace,

PastorJon

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