Here are some things I have come across lately in the blogosphere that you should read:

• Steve Manskar asks if the UMC is a Missional Church?
• Matt Judkins discusses the difference between perception and reality when it comes to the clergy shortage.
• Matt is on a role, because he also has a fascinating post about what pastors are doing with their time. Haven’t you always wanted to know?
• Andrew Thompson reflects on Heath Ledger’s recent death.
• Bobby Gruenewald talks about the Apple TV upgrade.
• Andrew Zirschky says “Let is it Snow, in Baghdad.”