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		<title>Called to be a Caregiver</title>
		<link>http://www.cojlbc.org/blog/2010/07/04/called-to-be-a-caregiver/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 04 Jul 2010 16:52:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mark Jarvinen</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Galations]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Paul]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[In Galatians 4:19, Paul refers to the Galatians as those for whom he is again “in the pains of childbirth.” I don’t know what it feels like to give birth, but I have been on hand for the birth of &#8230; <a href="http://www.cojlbc.org/blog/2010/07/04/called-to-be-a-caregiver/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Members of God&#8217;s Family</title>
		<link>http://www.cojlbc.org/blog/2010/07/04/members-of-gods-family/</link>
		<comments>http://www.cojlbc.org/blog/2010/07/04/members-of-gods-family/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 04 Jul 2010 16:51:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mark Jarvinen</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Abba]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Family]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[JFK]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[As a boy I remember leafing through a book on the life of President John F. Kennedy and being struck by a picture of the President conducting the affairs of state while young &#8220;John-John&#8221; hid in the opening under the &#8230; <a href="http://www.cojlbc.org/blog/2010/07/04/members-of-gods-family/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>The Greatness of Christ</title>
		<link>http://www.cojlbc.org/blog/2010/06/23/the-greatness-of-christ/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 24 Jun 2010 00:22:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mark Jarvinen</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Christ]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Galatians]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Peter]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[South Africa]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Youth Day]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[On June 16th, with the eyes of the world on South Africa as the scene of the FIFA World Cup Soccer Tournament, the 34th Annual Youth Day was celebrated.   On that day in 1976, approximately 15,000 South African youth from &#8230; <a href="http://www.cojlbc.org/blog/2010/06/23/the-greatness-of-christ/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Guard the Gospel</title>
		<link>http://www.cojlbc.org/blog/2010/06/11/guard-the-gospel/</link>
		<comments>http://www.cojlbc.org/blog/2010/06/11/guard-the-gospel/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 11 Jun 2010 15:54:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mark Jarvinen</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Galatians]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Judaizers]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Paul]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Whose approval matters most in your life?  For some it&#8217;s their parents. For others it&#8217;s a spouse or potential spouse.  It might be an  employer, a coach, or a wealthy benefactor.  However, keep in mind that the benefits of this &#8230; <a href="http://www.cojlbc.org/blog/2010/06/11/guard-the-gospel/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Extending Grace to Others</title>
		<link>http://www.cojlbc.org/blog/2010/05/09/extending-grace-to-others/</link>
		<comments>http://www.cojlbc.org/blog/2010/05/09/extending-grace-to-others/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 09 May 2010 17:05:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mark Jarvinen</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[forgiveness]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[grace]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[The story of Nelson Mandela of South Africa inspires me like few others.  These are the facts: Born in 1918, Mandela became involved in politics in 1948.  He emerged as a key leader in the movement against apartheid, a system &#8230; <a href="http://www.cojlbc.org/blog/2010/05/09/extending-grace-to-others/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Resolving Conflict</title>
		<link>http://www.cojlbc.org/blog/2010/04/28/resolving-conflict-2/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Apr 2010 22:59:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mark Jarvinen</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Nehemiah]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[patience]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Woodrow Wilson]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Woodrow Wilson, the 28th president of the United States, who served from 1913-1921 and only reluctantly led the nation into World War I, winning the Nobel Peace prize in 1919, once said these wise words: “If we differ from one &#8230; <a href="http://www.cojlbc.org/blog/2010/04/28/resolving-conflict-2/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>The Heart of a Leader</title>
		<link>http://www.cojlbc.org/blog/2010/04/18/the-heart-of-a-leader/</link>
		<comments>http://www.cojlbc.org/blog/2010/04/18/the-heart-of-a-leader/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 18 Apr 2010 17:15:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mark Jarvinen</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[David]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Greatest Generation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[humble]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[leaders]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Several years ago, Tom Brokaw wrote a book called “The Greatest Generation,” in which he described the achievements of the “builder generation,” those old enough to have fought in World War II, who by their determination, ingenuity, and sacrifice, made &#8230; <a href="http://www.cojlbc.org/blog/2010/04/18/the-heart-of-a-leader/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Escaping Your Wilderness</title>
		<link>http://www.cojlbc.org/blog/2010/04/11/escaping-your-wilderness/</link>
		<comments>http://www.cojlbc.org/blog/2010/04/11/escaping-your-wilderness/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 11 Apr 2010 17:04:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mark Jarvinen</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Egypt]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[job]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Moses]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Relationships]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[The Old Testament character, Moses, woke up one day and found himself in a dead-end job.  This one-time prince of Egypt was now someone who tended smelly old sheep for a living – and they weren’t even his.  He was &#8230; <a href="http://www.cojlbc.org/blog/2010/04/11/escaping-your-wilderness/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>His Amazing Love</title>
		<link>http://www.cojlbc.org/blog/2010/04/07/his-amazing-love/</link>
		<comments>http://www.cojlbc.org/blog/2010/04/07/his-amazing-love/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 07 Apr 2010 13:42:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mark Jarvinen</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Easter]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Judas]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Love]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Romans]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[The Easter message on April 4th was a recap of an historical fictional drama written and directed by Marissa Eastling, our Director of Children&#8217;s Ministry here at Community of Joy, called &#8220;A Tale of  Two Sinners.&#8221; One character was Mary &#8230; <a href="http://www.cojlbc.org/blog/2010/04/07/his-amazing-love/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Don&#8217;t Forget the Cross!</title>
		<link>http://www.cojlbc.org/blog/2010/03/28/dont-forget-the-cross/</link>
		<comments>http://www.cojlbc.org/blog/2010/03/28/dont-forget-the-cross/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 28 Mar 2010 17:40:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mark Jarvinen</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Matthew]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[mission]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Philippians]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[A significant portion of Christendom will move from the triumphal entry of Jesus into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday to the celebration of His resurrection on Easter Sunday, without the benefit of following Jesus to the cross.  We must not forget &#8230; <a href="http://www.cojlbc.org/blog/2010/03/28/dont-forget-the-cross/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Focusing Your Life Vision</title>
		<link>http://www.cojlbc.org/blog/2010/03/24/focusing-your-life-vision/</link>
		<comments>http://www.cojlbc.org/blog/2010/03/24/focusing-your-life-vision/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 25 Mar 2010 02:05:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mark Jarvinen</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Faith]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Love]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Philippians]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[relationship]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[The philosopher, Blaise Pascal, spoke of a God-shaped vacuum in every human heart that could only be filled by knowing Christ.  The message for Sunday, March 21st is based on Philippians 3:8-14, in which we gain perspective on the Apostle &#8230; <a href="http://www.cojlbc.org/blog/2010/03/24/focusing-your-life-vision/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>What in the World Am I Going to Do in This World?</title>
		<link>http://www.cojlbc.org/blog/2010/03/14/what-in-the-world-am-i-going-to-do-in-this-world/</link>
		<comments>http://www.cojlbc.org/blog/2010/03/14/what-in-the-world-am-i-going-to-do-in-this-world/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 14 Mar 2010 17:10:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tom Seaver</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Sermons]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Career]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[decisions]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.cojlbc.org/blog/?p=387</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Ever wonder about major decisions like, &#8220;What career or major should I pursue?&#8221;, or &#8220;If I do, who will I marry?&#8221;, or &#8220;What college should I go to?&#8221;, or &#8220;Should I work for a while after high school?&#8221;, etc. I&#8217;m &#8230; <a href="http://www.cojlbc.org/blog/2010/03/14/what-in-the-world-am-i-going-to-do-in-this-world/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Deadly Self-Righteousness!</title>
		<link>http://www.cojlbc.org/blog/2010/03/09/deadly-self-righteousness/</link>
		<comments>http://www.cojlbc.org/blog/2010/03/09/deadly-self-righteousness/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:50:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mark Jarvinen</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Adam]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[entitlement]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Eve]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Genesis]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Luke]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[In the Genesis account of mankind&#8217;s fall into sin, the first thing Adam and Eve did after eating of the forbidden fruit was to cover up their shame by making clothes from sewn-together fig leaves.  Who were they most ashamed &#8230; <a href="http://www.cojlbc.org/blog/2010/03/09/deadly-self-righteousness/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Stand Firm in the Lord</title>
		<link>http://www.cojlbc.org/blog/2010/03/01/stand-firm-in-the-lord/</link>
		<comments>http://www.cojlbc.org/blog/2010/03/01/stand-firm-in-the-lord/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Mar 2010 23:34:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mark Jarvinen</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[citizenship]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Philippians]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[stand firm]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[The message for February 28th, based on the epistle lesson of the day recorded in Philippians 3:17 &#8211; 4:1,  is about standing firm in the Lord as we face the pressures of daily life in this world.  As believers we &#8230; <a href="http://www.cojlbc.org/blog/2010/03/01/stand-firm-in-the-lord/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>No Shortcuts On Our Spiritual Journey</title>
		<link>http://www.cojlbc.org/blog/2010/02/23/no-shortcuts-on-our-spiritual-journey/</link>
		<comments>http://www.cojlbc.org/blog/2010/02/23/no-shortcuts-on-our-spiritual-journey/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 24 Feb 2010 01:59:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mark Jarvinen</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[kingdom]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Luke]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Satan]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[temptation]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[The sermon text for Sunday, February 21st, the first Sunday in Lent is recorded in Luke 4:1-13, the account of Jesus&#8217; temptation in the wilderness by Satan.  In this cosmic conflict, Satan&#8217;s goal was to sidetrack Jesus from fulfilling His &#8230; <a href="http://www.cojlbc.org/blog/2010/02/23/no-shortcuts-on-our-spiritual-journey/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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