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<!--Generated by Squarespace Site Server v5.9.2 (http://www.squarespace.com/) on Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:14:48 GMT--><rdf:RDF xmlns:rdf="http://www.w3.org/1999/02/22-rdf-syntax-ns#" xmlns:rss="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/" xmlns:admin="http://webns.net/mvcb/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:cc="http://web.resource.org/cc/"><rss:channel rdf:about="http://joeldyke.com/blog/"><rss:title>BLOG</rss:title><rss:link>http://joeldyke.com/blog/</rss:link><rss:description></rss:description><dc:language>en-US</dc:language><dc:date>2010-03-11T16:14:48Z</dc:date><admin:generatorAgent rdf:resource="http://www.squarespace.com/">Squarespace Site Server v5.9.2 (http://www.squarespace.com/)</admin:generatorAgent><rss:items><rdf:Seq><rdf:li rdf:resource="http://joeldyke.com/blog/2010/2/28/life-church-february-28-2010.html"/><rdf:li rdf:resource="http://joeldyke.com/blog/2010/2/3/miracle-offering-update-this-sunday-feb-7th.html"/><rdf:li rdf:resource="http://joeldyke.com/blog/2010/1/19/lets-build-miracle-offering-jan-31.html"/><rdf:li rdf:resource="http://joeldyke.com/blog/2010/1/18/miracle-offering-sunday-january-31.html"/><rdf:li rdf:resource="http://joeldyke.com/blog/2009/12/25/christmas-outreach-2009.html"/><rdf:li rdf:resource="http://joeldyke.com/blog/2009/11/26/happy-thanksgiving.html"/><rdf:li rdf:resource="http://joeldyke.com/blog/2009/11/13/how-to-become-an-addict.html"/><rdf:li rdf:resource="http://joeldyke.com/blog/2009/11/1/5-easy-steps-to-wreck-your-life-series.html"/><rdf:li rdf:resource="http://joeldyke.com/blog/2009/10/25/new-series-begins-next-sunday.html"/><rdf:li rdf:resource="http://joeldyke.com/blog/2009/10/12/the-fan-series.html"/></rdf:Seq></rss:items></rss:channel><rss:item rdf:about="http://joeldyke.com/blog/2010/2/28/life-church-february-28-2010.html"><rss:title>Life Church - February 28, 2010</rss:title><rss:link>http://joeldyke.com/blog/2010/2/28/life-church-february-28-2010.html</rss:link><dc:creator>[Your Name Here]</dc:creator><dc:date>2010-03-01T03:34:42Z</dc:date><dc:subject></dc:subject><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Today was a great day at Life Church. The house was packed with some really special guests as we dedicated some precious little babies and children to the Lord. We were also blessed by Life Church friend and missionary/church planter Greg Evans who shared about what God is doing in south Africa. I shared a message on doing ministry to the 'next generation". Be sure and check it out on our Life Church website media page. Here are a few pictures from today.<span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img style="width: 300px;" src="http://joeldyke.com/storage/babydedication1.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1267415638399" alt="" /></span></span><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img style="width: 300px;" src="http://joeldyke.com/storage/babydedication2.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1267415722265" alt="" /></span></span><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img style="width: 300px;" src="http://joeldyke.com/storage/babydedication3.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1267415767299" alt="" /></span></span><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img style="width: 300px;" src="http://joeldyke.com/storage/babydedication4.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1267415804233" alt="" /></span></span><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img style="width: 300px;" src="http://joeldyke.com/storage/babydedication5.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1267415845447" alt="" /></span></span></p>]]></content:encoded></rss:item><rss:item rdf:about="http://joeldyke.com/blog/2010/2/3/miracle-offering-update-this-sunday-feb-7th.html"><rss:title>Miracle Offering Update This Sunday - Feb. 7th</rss:title><rss:link>http://joeldyke.com/blog/2010/2/3/miracle-offering-update-this-sunday-feb-7th.html</rss:link><dc:creator>[Your Name Here]</dc:creator><dc:date>2010-02-03T13:47:31Z</dc:date><dc:subject></dc:subject><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span class="full-image-float-left ssNonEditable"><span><img style="width: 230px;" src="http://joeldyke.com/storage/let's-Build-Phase-1.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1265204988076" alt="" /></span></span>We are very excited about the results of our 1st Miracle Offering on January 31 to begin the journey towards building our new 18,000 sq.ft. Next Generation building. Be sure and be at Life Church this Sunday Feb. 7th as we announce to the church the results of the miracle offering.</p>
<p>Be sure and see the previous Blog update for pictures and more information about our Next Generation building!</p>]]></content:encoded></rss:item><rss:item rdf:about="http://joeldyke.com/blog/2010/1/19/lets-build-miracle-offering-jan-31.html"><rss:title>LET'S BUILD - MIRACLE OFFERING - JAN. 31</rss:title><rss:link>http://joeldyke.com/blog/2010/1/19/lets-build-miracle-offering-jan-31.html</rss:link><dc:creator>[Your Name Here]</dc:creator><dc:date>2010-01-20T04:11:13Z</dc:date><dc:subject></dc:subject><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><img style="width: 445px;" src="http://joeldyke.com/storage/let's-Build-Phase-1.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1263961052721" alt="" /></span></p>
<p>The &ldquo;Next Generation&rdquo; Ministry Building is the physical structure where our students and children will be reached each week at Life Church. Looking past the physical structure that will stand just behind our main auditorium, we also see lives that will be changed, families that will be healed, marriages that will be restored and young people that will change the course of history. As hard as we will work to finish construction, we will work even harder to see more souls saved for the kingdom and our young people trained to lead us into the future.&nbsp;</p>
<p>View from Life Church Drive -<span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><img style="width: 445px;" src="http://joeldyke.com/storage/FRONT PERSPECTIVE HIGH.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1263961243433" alt="" /></span></p>
<p>Check out this video about our upcoming Miracle Offering to be received on January 31 during our 10:00 am Service! To view the video click <a href="http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=1329604757601&amp;ref=mf"><strong style="font-size: 140%;">HERE</strong></a>.</p>]]></content:encoded></rss:item><rss:item rdf:about="http://joeldyke.com/blog/2010/1/18/miracle-offering-sunday-january-31.html"><rss:title>Miracle Offering Sunday: January 31</rss:title><rss:link>http://joeldyke.com/blog/2010/1/18/miracle-offering-sunday-january-31.html</rss:link><dc:creator>[Your Name Here]</dc:creator><dc:date>2010-01-18T21:36:14Z</dc:date><dc:subject></dc:subject><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><span class="thumbnail-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><a href="http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=1329604757601&amp;ref=mf"><img src="http://joeldyke.com/storage/thumbnails/1465413-5423661-thumbnail.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1263851109136" alt="" /></a></span></span></p>
<p>Click on the picture above to see a video about "Miracle Offering" Sunday.</p>]]></content:encoded></rss:item><rss:item rdf:about="http://joeldyke.com/blog/2009/12/25/christmas-outreach-2009.html"><rss:title>Christmas Outreach 2009</rss:title><rss:link>http://joeldyke.com/blog/2009/12/25/christmas-outreach-2009.html</rss:link><dc:creator>[Your Name Here]</dc:creator><dc:date>2009-12-25T18:27:47Z</dc:date><dc:subject></dc:subject><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><a href="http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=1325025803793"><img style="width: 150px;" src="http://joeldyke.com/storage/IMG_1202.JPG?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1261765843678" alt="" /></a></span></span>Click on the photo for a video of the 2009 Christmas Outreach!</p>]]></content:encoded></rss:item><rss:item rdf:about="http://joeldyke.com/blog/2009/11/26/happy-thanksgiving.html"><rss:title>Happy Thanksgiving!</rss:title><rss:link>http://joeldyke.com/blog/2009/11/26/happy-thanksgiving.html</rss:link><dc:creator>[Your Name Here]</dc:creator><dc:date>2009-11-26T16:16:35Z</dc:date><dc:subject></dc:subject><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I wanted to take a minute and thank God for the millions and kabillions (like that word I just made up?) of blessings in my life. When I think about my family, my friends, my church, my calling, my jobs, my health, and so many other things in my life - I am truly thankful! I stepped on the scale this morning and for yet another week I had not lost any weight and I thought I am too big and have to break this plateau and lose alot more weight - but I stopped and thanked God that I am not one of the billion people in our world today who is starving to death. When I think about having to go back to work Sunday and Monday to two different jobs and feel a little bummed - I stop to thank God that I am not one of the 11 plus million people unemployed in US today. I could go on and on but I think you get my drift. Bottom line, BE THANKFUL!</p>
<p>&nbsp;<span>For those who keep asking why I am not updating my blog anymore, come join me</span>&nbsp;on Facebook and Twitter since this is actually where I am posting stuff these days.</p>
<p><span class="thumbnail-image-block ssNonEditable"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/joelvdyke?ref=profile"><img src="http://joeldyke.com/storage/thumbnails/1465413-4889100-thumbnail.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1259253481640" alt="" /></a></span>&nbsp;<span class="thumbnail-image-block ssNonEditable"><a href="http://twitter.com/joeldyke"><img src="http://joeldyke.com/storage/thumbnails/1465413-4889107-thumbnail.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1259253551118" alt="" /></a></span></p>
<p>NEW SERIES BEGINS THIS SUNDAY AT LIFE CHURCH west monroe : This will be our Christmas series for 2009! Join us this Sunday as we begin - <span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><img style="width: 150px;" src="http://joeldyke.com/storage/Hope_video_graphic_2.psd?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1259252990399" alt="" /></span></p>]]></content:encoded></rss:item><rss:item rdf:about="http://joeldyke.com/blog/2009/11/13/how-to-become-an-addict.html"><rss:title>How To Become an Addict</rss:title><rss:link>http://joeldyke.com/blog/2009/11/13/how-to-become-an-addict.html</rss:link><dc:creator>[Your Name Here]</dc:creator><dc:date>2009-11-13T17:56:54Z</dc:date><dc:subject></dc:subject><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This week we will continue our "5 Easy Steps to Wreck Your Life" series with the third installment - HOW TO BECOME AN ADDICT. If you know anyone who has an addiction, habit, or hangup - this would be the prefect week to make a very passionate invite to have them join you this Sunday at Life Church. I am feeling deep down that this is going to be one of those messages that inspires people to find true freedom in Christ! Again, if you know someone who needs to find freedom in their life, do whatever it takes to get them here Sunday! Offer to take them to lunch after church on you. That always works well!<span class="full-image-float-right ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://joeldyke.com/storage/5easy_steps_312x212.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1258136011794" alt="" /></span></span></p>]]></content:encoded></rss:item><rss:item rdf:about="http://joeldyke.com/blog/2009/11/1/5-easy-steps-to-wreck-your-life-series.html"><rss:title>5 Easy Steps to Wreck Your Life Series</rss:title><rss:link>http://joeldyke.com/blog/2009/11/1/5-easy-steps-to-wreck-your-life-series.html</rss:link><dc:creator>[Your Name Here]</dc:creator><dc:date>2009-11-02T02:52:32Z</dc:date><dc:subject></dc:subject><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span class="full-image-float-left ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://joeldyke.com/storage/5easy_steps_312x212.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1257131171519" alt="" /></span></span>We began a new series today at Life Church West Monroe. The series is "5 Easy Steps to Wreck Your Life". Part 1 today was a message entitled, "How to Commit Adultery". Be sure and listen to the message <a href="http://lifechurchwestmonroe.com/5_easy_Steps1.html"><strong><span style="text-decoration: none;">here.</span></strong></a> It was a great start to the series and the house was packed today. Be sure and invite someone to attend next weekend as we continue this cool series. Upcoming topics are:&nbsp;November 8: How to Lose Your Faith</p>
<p>November 15: How to Become an Addict</p>
<p>November 22: How to be Dissatisfied</p>]]></content:encoded></rss:item><rss:item rdf:about="http://joeldyke.com/blog/2009/10/25/new-series-begins-next-sunday.html"><rss:title>New Series Begins Next Sunday!</rss:title><rss:link>http://joeldyke.com/blog/2009/10/25/new-series-begins-next-sunday.html</rss:link><dc:creator>[Your Name Here]</dc:creator><dc:date>2009-10-26T00:47:12Z</dc:date><dc:subject></dc:subject><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span class="full-image-float-left ssNonEditable"><span><img style="width: 250px;" src="http://joeldyke.com/storage/5easy_steps_312x212.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1256518414149" alt="" /></span></span><span style="font-size: 110%;"><strong>Nobody plans for it to happen, but life can get pretty messy. Trouble with our relationships...harmful habits...feeling far from God...we look back and wonder, &ldquo;How did I end up here?&rdquo; Starting down that path is easier than you might think, unless you know what to look for.</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 110%;"><strong>Join us next Sunday at 10:00 am at Life Church West Monroe as we begin this series with part 1: "How to Commit Adultery"</strong></span></p>]]></content:encoded></rss:item><rss:item rdf:about="http://joeldyke.com/blog/2009/10/12/the-fan-series.html"><rss:title>THE FAN series</rss:title><rss:link>http://joeldyke.com/blog/2009/10/12/the-fan-series.html</rss:link><dc:creator>[Your Name Here]</dc:creator><dc:date>2009-10-13T00:45:15Z</dc:date><dc:subject>The</dc:subject><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://joeldyke.com/storage/The-Fan2.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1255394918392" alt="" /></span></span></div>
<div><!--StartFragment--><span style="font-family: Arial;">Join us for a brand new series at Life Church West Monroe. &ldquo;The Fan&rdquo; series will be full of fun and surprises around every corner. Invite your friends and family, as this is sure to be an impactful series that you don&rsquo;t want to miss. Everyone is a fan of something, come discover how you can be God&rsquo;s Biggest Fan and make a lasting impact in your world!<br /> <br /> It all begins at 10:00 am but don&rsquo;t forget we have complimentary fresh brewed Community coffee and donuts beginning at 9:30 am. The church is located at 118 South Martin Lane in West Monroe. Take the Well Rd. exit from I-20 and turn left. Continue on Well Rd until you intersect at New Natchitoches Rd. Turn right and drive one mile. You will see the Life Church sign on your left. Turn left on Martin Lane. We would love to have you join us.<br /> <br /><a  href="http://www.lifechurchwm.com/"><strong>www.lifechurchwestmonroe.com</strong></a></span> <!--EndFragment--> <br /></div>]]></content:encoded></rss:item></rdf:RDF>