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Anonymous Culture
 At some point, we decided it was just too much of a hassle to interact with other human beings, and we systematically began to remove them from our lives.
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Blog Communities
 The Methoblog is a volunteer-run site that brings together all those who want to connect with fellow Methodist bloggers.
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 Theological conversations are happening all over the world through blogs. The Christian Century created CCblogs to help Web readers join in the conversations.
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 High Calling Blogs: a network of Christian bloggers—doctors and business leaders, teachers and writers, pastors and counselors and professionals of all kinds—who are committed to honoring God through their work.
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Blogging Faith
 Retired pastors don't have to stop serving the Lord, and Questing Parson is giving no indication of slowing down.
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 Q: What do you get if you cross a United Methodist pastor with a technology nerd?
A: Hacking Christianity... exploring good and bad "hacks" of the Christian system.
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 We're featuring a few of our favorite bloggers on our own blog's sidebar. Among them: missionaries, a district superintendent, a bishop, and a laywoman with an eye on faith and culture.
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Christianity & Stress
 Christians - men and women who live with the daily assurance of an all-knowing, all-powerful god who is active in their lives - fall victim to stress at a rate just as high as that of non-Christians.
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Did You Know?
 The United Methodist Church has developed a unique lingo during its history. We have words that relate specifically to how we, as United Methodists, carry out our ministry. Need to get familiar with the terms? Try checking out the glossary...
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 Nearly 400 missionaries are currently commissioned by the United Methodist Church!
Learn more about them, the amazing work they do, and how you can help.
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 Rx Help: People who don't have insurance, or whose insurance doesn't cover prescriptions, can still save on prescription drug costs. The United Methodist Association offers a prescription discount card. It's free, and can result in substantial savings.
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Divine Paradox
As I listened to those broken, honest, courageous people, I thought, “This is what the Bride of Christ is supposed to look a lot more like.” Attending those Alcoholics Anonymous meetings taught me a lot about being a Christian.
Read more...
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Fruitful Ministry
Interested in learning what thriving churches have in common? Visit FivePractices.org, the companion site to Bishop Robert Schnase's book Five Practices of Fruitful Congregations, for ideas, conversation and more.
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God Language
Ground rules: Everybody's God language is appropriate... Whether they want to call God "Jehovah" or "Big Dog," you can't judge the validity of how that name connects them with God. People just need to get used to that.
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Growing in Faith
 Alive Now, a magazine published by Upper Room, also has helpful online content. There's even a "Great for Groups" section if you're looking for ideas for your Sunday School class or other small group.
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 What is the Walk to Emmaus?
"While they were talking and discussing, Jesus himself came near and walked with them." -Luke 24:15
Learn about this spiritual renewal program that seeks to strengthen the local church by developing Christian disciples and leaders.
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 Ready to be held accountable? The Methodist movement began with a small group of people holding each other accountable in their daily walk with Christ.Today, we can still use this plan. Read more about Accountable Discipleship and how to encourage Covenant groups in your own congregation.
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Meetings seem to go better when the group takes time to focus on the reason they've gathered. 