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		<title>Questions</title>
		<link>http://blog.stjamesumc.com/2012/02/16/1180</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 16 Feb 2012 20:58:55 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Why am I more concerned about my children missing the school bus than they are? Why do people vote for politican&#8217;s that don&#8217;t have their best interest in mind? Why do people love reality shows so much? Will we ever see the Chiefs in the Superbowl again? With all of this technology will the computers [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Worship Survey</title>
		<link>http://blog.stjamesumc.com/2012/02/10/1178</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 10 Feb 2012 19:13:24 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[In an effort to excel in the area of worship we have put together a worship survey. Please go to stjamesumc.com and complete the survey. This is the year we are striving for excellence and since worship is the biggest thing we do each week let&#8217;s make sure that it has an X factor. X [...]]]></description>
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		<title>State of the Church</title>
		<link>http://blog.stjamesumc.com/2012/01/28/1116</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 28 Jan 2012 18:29:30 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[On Sunday, January 29th at 9:45am I will be giving the State of the Church Address. I believe this is important because it lets the people of St. James know where we are as it relates to finances, facilities, and ministry. This is also an opportunity to learn about where we are going as a [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Creative Worship</title>
		<link>http://blog.stjamesumc.com/2012/01/13/930</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Jan 2012 16:47:38 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[I&#8217;ve been on YouTube looking at some of the creative ways congregations worship God. It reminded my that there isn&#8217;t one way to praise God except in &#8220;Spirit and truth.&#8221; If the Church of the 21st Century is going to reach new people for Jesus Christ we will have to really examine what we do [...]]]></description>
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		<title>A New Year</title>
		<link>http://blog.stjamesumc.com/2011/12/30/843</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 30 Dec 2011 19:06:22 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[2011 was the year of the breakthrough at St. James and in 2012 are focus will be on &#8220;Striving 4 Excellence&#8221; The areaes of focus are: 1. Stewardship 2. Worship 3. Outreach 4. Faith development I believe that God wants us to give our best in everything we do. The goal of what we do [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Christmas</title>
		<link>http://blog.stjamesumc.com/2011/12/22/839</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 22 Dec 2011 21:41:33 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[This is truly one of the most wonderful times of the year. This is when we celebrate the greatest gift the world has ever received. God cared (and still cares) so much about humanity that God gave the very best, Jesus. John 3:16 emphasizes that point, &#8220;For God so love the world that He gave is only [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Christmas</title>
		<link>http://blog.stjamesumc.com/2011/12/16/835</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 16 Dec 2011 19:10:35 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[We are less tan 10 days away from Christmas and things are starting to feel strange for me. For the first time in my life I am finally accepting that Christmas really has become a non-religious holiday and I am a part of the problem. For many the most important thing about Christmas is spending [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Change</title>
		<link>http://blog.stjamesumc.com/2011/12/09/833</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 09 Dec 2011 16:08:57 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[A few weeks ago Pastor Tyrone Gordon talked about the need for congregations to change in order to remain relevant in the 21st Century. There are many congregations that were once strong and vibrant now dealing with an aging membership and empty pews. The reason for this decline that is seen in congregations across denominational [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Worship</title>
		<link>http://blog.stjamesumc.com/2011/11/11/820</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 11 Nov 2011 19:31:49 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Some people look at worship as being optional. Some commit to only one Sunday a month. However, Jesus felt that worship was an important part of the believers life. That&#8217;s why we see in the gospel of Mark that Jesus went to the house of worship on regular basis. The scripture says that it was [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Racism is still alive</title>
		<link>http://blog.stjamesumc.com/2011/11/04/796</link>
		<comments>http://blog.stjamesumc.com/2011/11/04/796#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 04 Nov 2011 20:02:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[In a recent interview  Ann Coulter stated, &#8220;Our blacks are better than their blacks,&#8221; referring to Republicans over Democrats. What? She considers the African Americans who are Republicans her blacks as if they are property. Who does she think she is? This goes beyond being a sound bite wanna be. She has some serious issues [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Strike</title>
		<link>http://blog.stjamesumc.com/2011/10/28/793</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 28 Oct 2011 15:54:50 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[While I and many others around the world are anxious to see what will happen with the NBA I have to remind myself that there are more important issues. I understand people wanting to get paid what they are worth and I&#8217;m in complete agreement with that.  However, in the larger scheme of things the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Revival</title>
		<link>http://blog.stjamesumc.com/2011/10/13/789</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 13 Oct 2011 18:16:57 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[We had a a great revival this week. Pastor Brooks gave us &#8220;Lesson Number One&#8221; from Jesus. Pastor Warnock taught us about &#8220;A Holy Hook Up.&#8221; We were blessed with two anointed men of God. We need revival from time to time. It helps to re-energize and re-awaken our faith. It is my hope that [...]]]></description>
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		<title>BMCR</title>
		<link>http://blog.stjamesumc.com/2011/10/08/786</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 08 Oct 2011 13:45:28 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[I&#8217;m in Oklahoma City for the South Central Jurisdictional BMCR. We have been talking about how to save some of our African American congregations from closing. BMCR or Black Methodists for Church Renewal has been working for the rights of African American churches in the denomination for decades. As we close out I am bring [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The Church is Busy</title>
		<link>http://blog.stjamesumc.com/2011/09/09/782</link>
		<comments>http://blog.stjamesumc.com/2011/09/09/782#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 09 Sep 2011 18:33:50 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[We have a lot going on this Fall at St. James. This weekend we will participate with thousands of United Methodists around the state of Missouri in Serve 2011. We want to reach out and help those in need in commemoration of 9/11. In October we have a revival with Rev. John Brooks and Dr. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Don&#8217;t Test God</title>
		<link>http://blog.stjamesumc.com/2011/08/26/780</link>
		<comments>http://blog.stjamesumc.com/2011/08/26/780#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 26 Aug 2011 14:15:39 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[As Hurricane Irene approaches the Eastern part of the United States many people are stocking up supplies in case of power outages. Other East Coast residents are preparing to evacuate the area. Despite all the reports of the severity of this storm and with New Orleans still dealing with the affects of Katrina some residents [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Things Come Up</title>
		<link>http://blog.stjamesumc.com/2011/08/05/778</link>
		<comments>http://blog.stjamesumc.com/2011/08/05/778#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Aug 2011 16:08:59 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[It would be great if life always worked out exactly as you planned.  Imagine everything working out your way.  Can you envision never having any conflicts or challenges?  What if nothing unexpected ever happened in yor life? fortunately life does not work like that and things do come up.   I say fortunately because if everything were perfect [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Surprise</title>
		<link>http://blog.stjamesumc.com/2011/07/29/771</link>
		<comments>http://blog.stjamesumc.com/2011/07/29/771#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 29 Jul 2011 16:27:02 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[I&#8217;ve been training in Muay Thai (kickboxing with elbows and knees) for a year now and it has taught me some valuable lessons. You can practice kicking, punching, and avoiding strikes and most of the time you will be ale to handle yourself.   However, if someone catches you with a strike you didn&#8217;t expect [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Compromise</title>
		<link>http://blog.stjamesumc.com/2011/07/22/766</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 22 Jul 2011 15:36:07 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Right now Republican and Democratic leaders are trying to figure out how to raise the U.S. debt ceiling.  The problem is they cannot agree on what to cut or add.  Republicans would like to cut funding for several social programs that help the poor. Democrats would like to raise taxes on the wealthiest Americans.  Something [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The Heat Is Here</title>
		<link>http://blog.stjamesumc.com/2011/07/16/747</link>
		<comments>http://blog.stjamesumc.com/2011/07/16/747#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 16 Jul 2011 21:26:14 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Meteorologists are predicting seven straight days with the heat index over 100 degrees.  Unfortunately, not everyone has air conditioning and water many not be easily accessible to some people.  It almost seems strange that many of us will only drink water from a bottle while others would gladly drink the very tap water that we [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Important People</title>
		<link>http://blog.stjamesumc.com/2011/07/08/741</link>
		<comments>http://blog.stjamesumc.com/2011/07/08/741#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 08 Jul 2011 17:16:45 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Have you ever been in any kind of program or worship service and a cell phone goes off? Apparently, these people are so important that they cannot afford to turn off their phones for one hour. Unless your&#8217;e expecting a call from Jesus it&#8217;s probably best to turn your phone off. While turning off our phones [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Sabbath</title>
		<link>http://blog.stjamesumc.com/2011/06/30/744</link>
		<comments>http://blog.stjamesumc.com/2011/06/30/744#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 30 Jun 2011 15:58:38 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[There seems to be a reemergence among Christians about keeping Sabbath.  When many Christians hear the word Sabbath they think about Sunday and worship.   However, if you really examine what the Sabbath is all about it is rest.  A day dedicated to the Lord for rest.  Remember, God rested on the Sabbath.  The belief [...]]]></description>
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		<title>What&#8217;s Wrong with the Church</title>
		<link>http://blog.stjamesumc.com/2011/06/24/659</link>
		<comments>http://blog.stjamesumc.com/2011/06/24/659#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 24 Jun 2011 15:49:05 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[It&#8217;s no secret that church attendance in the 21st Century is down significantly compared to fifty years ago. People don&#8217;t go to church like they use to. Many who do only attend once every four or five weeks and they consider that regular attendance. People of the 21st Century, for the most part, still believe [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Annual Conference</title>
		<link>http://blog.stjamesumc.com/2011/06/09/653</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 09 Jun 2011 19:11:06 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Last week the Missouri Conference of the United Methodist Church held it&#8217;s annual conference in Springfield, Missouri. Here are some highlights: 1. Franklin Walker gave a report regarding creative ministries. 2. Rev. Sherri Powe recieved full recognition as an Elder in the United Methodist Church. 3. Kieth Rainey was name Lay Leader to the Heartland [...]]]></description>
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		<title>End of the World</title>
		<link>http://blog.stjamesumc.com/2011/05/27/648</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 27 May 2011 15:46:21 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[I&#8217;ve heard people suggest that all of the tornadoes and other natural disasters that have recently occurred are a result of the end of time.  First, if you believe in Jesus then you know that no one knows when the end of time will be. Secondly, people have been declaring we are in the last [...]]]></description>
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		<title>One More Week</title>
		<link>http://blog.stjamesumc.com/2011/05/20/644</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 20 May 2011 14:54:48 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[In one week my 3 children will be out of school for the summer. That&#8217;s great for the kids but it means we have to find productive things for them to do over the break. Sharon and I have a lot things planned for our family this summer. The summer will be filled with camps, swimming, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Israel</title>
		<link>http://blog.stjamesumc.com/2011/05/13/640</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 13 May 2011 15:00:05 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Last Sunday I got back from a 9 day trip to the Holy Land. I was blessed with the opportunity to visit many of the sites that I&#8217;ve read about for years in the Bible. The experience was memorable and informative. Not only did we visit the holy sites but we met with Palestinian and Israeli [...]]]></description>
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		<link>http://blog.stjamesumc.com/2011/04/28/636</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 29 Apr 2011 03:55:19 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[I can&#8217;t believe that educated wealthy people are avoiding real issues with this birthing issue. They questioned whether or not the president was born in the U.S. All sane Americans should have no doubt since the president released his birth certificate. However, some people will still question it. Is that craziness or is it racism? [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Good Friday</title>
		<link>http://blog.stjamesumc.com/2011/04/21/632</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 21 Apr 2011 16:19:11 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[I&#8217;m sure many people have wondered and maybe even asked why do we call it Good Friday. After all, Jesus was killed on that day. What&#8217;s good about it? He suffered an agonizing death. Perhaps it should be called Bad Friday. The reason we call it Good Friday is because of what happened as a [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Holy Week</title>
		<link>http://blog.stjamesumc.com/2011/04/15/616</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 15 Apr 2011 16:16:23 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Palm Sunday marks the beginning of the Christian Holy Week. The week is holy because it is the last week of Jesus&#8217; earthly life before the resurrection. If you examine HIS last week you will discover that Jesus was very strategic in what he did. He cleared out the temple, established what we call the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>What A Spring</title>
		<link>http://blog.stjamesumc.com/2011/04/01/608</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 01 Apr 2011 17:54:08 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[We are officially in the season of spring. Unfortunately someone forgot to tell the weather. We&#8217;ve had some very cold days and even a little snow in late March!!! The weather is unpredictable in the Midwest. There are a lot of things in life that are unpredictable, unreliable, and unstable. That&#8217;s why it&#8217;s good to [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Miraculous Music Sunday</title>
		<link>http://blog.stjamesumc.com/2011/03/25/606</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 25 Mar 2011 18:10:12 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[I&#8217;m very excited about this Sunday. We have special musical guests and the sermon will even be about music. Music plays a vital role in our lives. More importantly, music plays a critical role in worship. There are at least 3 components of worship that you will find in every congregation: preaching, prayer, and music. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Lent</title>
		<link>http://blog.stjamesumc.com/2011/03/11/577</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 11 Mar 2011 17:44:35 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Wednesday marked the beginning of the Lenten season. Lent, the forty days leading up to Easter, is a time of reflection, self-examination, prayer, and sacrifice. It is my hope that we look at this time as a period of preparation. We are sacrificing and praying with the hope of a spiritual breakthrough. When this season ends [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Future of the Church</title>
		<link>http://blog.stjamesumc.com/2011/03/04/568</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 04 Mar 2011 17:25:56 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[I spent most of my week in Columbia, Missouri interviewing people for ordination in United Methodist church. The interview team (the Board of Ordained Ministry) is made up of elders (like myself) as well as laity from UM churches around the state. The good news is that there are several dynamic men and women moving [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Why</title>
		<link>http://blog.stjamesumc.com/2011/02/25/560</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 26 Feb 2011 00:16:33 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[I recently had a conversation with Rev. Wallace Hartsfield II and he mentioned that it seems like it always snows the closer we get to Sunday. When snow is still on the ground come the Lord&#8217;s Day pastors start getting worried. The fear is that people will choose to stay home rather than gathering in the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Elections</title>
		<link>http://blog.stjamesumc.com/2011/02/18/548</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 18 Feb 2011 16:34:36 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[This coming Tuesday Kansas Citians will go the polls for the city&#8217;s primary elections. The biggest race is the for mayor of the city. There are several candidates promising all sorts of things. Make sure you get all the facts before you decide how to vote. Whatever you do, make sure you do vote! Dr. 3]]></description>
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		<title>A Great Need</title>
		<link>http://blog.stjamesumc.com/2011/02/10/525</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 11 Feb 2011 03:48:41 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[I&#8217;m in Washington D.C. this week to meet with officials from the Department of Agriculture. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the possibility of a Grocery store in the urban core of Kansas city. If you took a look at the inner cities around America it would be easy to see there are [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Long Week</title>
		<link>http://blog.stjamesumc.com/2011/02/04/520</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 04 Feb 2011 16:35:57 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Missouri was hit by massive snow storm that brought many cities and towns to a stand still. All of the snow caused school districts to cancel school for several days. I didn&#8217;t mind staying home with the kids the first day. The second day wasn&#8217;t too bad but by the third day I was ready [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Explanation</title>
		<link>http://blog.stjamesumc.com/2011/01/27/512</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 27 Jan 2011 16:34:55 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Several people have asked about Covenant Discipleship. Many thought that accepting the invitation to become a member meant that you were also pledging to be a covenant disciple. There is a difference. Membership is not less meaningful than covenant discipleship but there is a distinction. Membership here at St. James means you&#8217;ve accepted Jesus as [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Let It Snow</title>
		<link>http://blog.stjamesumc.com/2011/01/20/476</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 20 Jan 2011 20:03:17 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Kansas City Metropolitan area is covered in snow. Schools are closed, offices have been shut down, and kids are out sledding and making snowmen. My sons, daughter, and I shoveled the driveway and played a little as well. I doubt anyone really likes shoveling, slipping and sliding but that&#8217;s life in the Midwest. Life [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Violence</title>
		<link>http://blog.stjamesumc.com/2011/01/13/472</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 13 Jan 2011 19:30:14 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[I&#8217;m sure everyone has read and or heard about the gunman who shot up a congressional town hall meeting in Arizona. There has been much debate as to whether the hostile political climate in D.C. and in the media contributed to this terrible act. It&#8217;s hard to say if People like Rush Limbaugh, Glen Beck, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Covenant Discipleship</title>
		<link>http://blog.stjamesumc.com/2011/01/07/469</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 07 Jan 2011 19:18:15 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[This past Sunday we had a great experience. Not only did we celebrate the breakthroughs that we are trusting God will make happen in 2011 but I also issued a challenge. Sometimes our faith journey can become dull and predictable. That&#8217;s why I challenged all St. James members to breakthrough the norm and make a [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Almost Time</title>
		<link>http://blog.stjamesumc.com/2010/12/30/467</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 30 Dec 2010 17:08:28 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[We&#8217;ve survived 364 days in 2010. The new year is almost here with new possibilities as well as new challenges. A new year means a chance to start all over again. To set our priorities and adjust our schedules. on December 31st, as we prepare for the new year my prayer is that we will [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Merry Christmas</title>
		<link>http://blog.stjamesumc.com/2010/12/24/464</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 24 Dec 2010 17:54:05 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Beginning the day after Thanksgiving people are frantic. There&#8217;s shopping, decorating, and lots of cooking. It&#8217;s very easy to forget what this holy season is all about. I hope you will take time to acknowledge the birth of our savior on December 25th. After all, that&#8217;s what Christmas is all about. Merry Christmas, Dr. 3]]></description>
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		<title>Breaking Through</title>
		<link>http://blog.stjamesumc.com/2010/12/10/458</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 10 Dec 2010 15:52:47 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[I&#8217;m very excited about the possibilities of 2011. I am expecting a spiritual revival to take place here at St. James. In the 18th Century America experienced what would become known as the &#8220;Great Awakening.&#8221; This was a period in our nation&#8217;s history when new Christian movements began to take hold of the American landscape. Thousands [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Month of Prayer</title>
		<link>http://blog.stjamesumc.com/2010/12/02/447</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 02 Dec 2010 19:20:31 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[December is the month of prayer for the people of St. James. We are asking believers to pray everyday at noon for a personal breakthrough and a breakthrough for St. James. St. James is dealing with a lack of resources, facilities needs, and a plateau in worship attendance. That&#8217;s why we will use December as [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Thanksgiving</title>
		<link>http://blog.stjamesumc.com/2010/11/25/436</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 25 Nov 2010 20:18:11 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[There are many reasons to be thankful. As believers we should thank God for our salvation and thank God in anticipation of blessings to come. We should thank God for all things and in all circumstances. Everyday on this side of the grave is a day of thanksgiving. Dr.3]]></description>
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		<title>Full Gospel</title>
		<link>http://blog.stjamesumc.com/2010/11/11/402</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 11 Nov 2010 16:58:02 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[This week I spent a few days in New Orleans for the Full Gospel Baptist Fellowship Conference. The Full Gospel Fellowship, led by Bishop Paul Morton, is a thriving movement with several mega church congregations and internationally known pastors.I truly enjoyed my time in The Big Easy. I knew the worship experiences would be off [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Short Memory</title>
		<link>http://blog.stjamesumc.com/2010/11/04/394</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 04 Nov 2010 18:00:59 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[As I watched the election results on Tuesday I kept hearing the political pundits say the American people are upset with the president. I understand that people are frustrated with the economy but the current president didn&#8217;t get us in this mess. People seem to forget that 8 years under the last administration got us [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Appreciate What You Have</title>
		<link>http://blog.stjamesumc.com/2010/10/28/392</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 28 Oct 2010 19:56:57 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[A team of us just spent 8 days and 7 nights in Liberia. We visited 4 United Methodist Missions stations around the country. It was a blessing to see what the United Methodist Church is doing there in the name of our Lord. I was even blessed with the opportunity to preach while I was [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Church Business</title>
		<link>http://blog.stjamesumc.com/2010/10/14/301</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 14 Oct 2010 18:20:31 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[While I&#8217;m in Liberia St. James will continue to do ministry. We have a very capable team in place to make sure everything continues moving in the right direction. This coming Sunday is Children&#8217;s Sabbath and Minister Tina Harris will bring the Word from High. I pray that you all will support and encourage our [...]]]></description>
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