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	<title>Rev. Scott Hall's Blog</title>
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	<description>Reflections and Thoughts from the Pastor of Webster Hills UMC</description>
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		<title>Spiritual Discipline of Confession</title>
		<description><![CDATA[You may confess your sins on line:
www.theconfessor.co.uk
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		<link>http://scotthall.websterhillsumc.org/2010/07/spiritual-discipline-of-confession/</link>
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		<title>The Spiritual Discipline of Stewardship</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Changes we need to make to become better stewards:
Change your footprint &#8211; the word here is simplicity- what can we give up that will help the environment?  Check this site  to measure your environmental footprint:  www.myfootprint.org
Change your stomach - fasting is a good reminder that your body, your life, your spirit is not yours but [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://scotthall.websterhillsumc.org/2010/07/the-spiritual-discipline-of-stewardship/</link>
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		<title>Resources for Solitude in Everyday Life</title>
		<description><![CDATA[http://sacredspace.ie is a website designed by the Irish Jesuits.  It gives you an opportunity for some solitude time with an ear to God even as you sit at your computer.
St. Louis Retreat Centers:

White House Retreat, 7400 Christopher Dr.  63129
La Salle Retreat Center, 2101 Rue De La Salle, Glencoe, MO  63038
Mercy Center, 2039 N. Geyer Road,  [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://scotthall.websterhillsumc.org/2010/06/resources-for-solitude-in-everyday-life/</link>
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		<title>Transformation</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Jesus named the disciple James &#8220;Son of Thunder&#8221; for his strength and personality. Around 44 AD King Herod Agrippa set out to kill Christian leaders. He chose James first and had him beheaded. Perhaps Herod regarded James as dangerous because as a transformed Son of Thunder he preached powerfully and radiated a strength that attracted [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://scotthall.websterhillsumc.org/2010/05/transformation/</link>
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		<title>Spiritual Discipline of Simplicity</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The following are good resources to help you deepen your discipline of Simplicity:
Celebration of Discipline by Richard Foster
The Spirit of the Disciplines by Dallas Willard
Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life by Donald S. Whitney
Plain Living: A Quaker Path to Simplicity.
Rich Christians In an Age of Hunger by Ronald J. Sider
The Rest of God: Restoring Your [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://scotthall.websterhillsumc.org/2010/05/spiritual-discipline-of-simplicity/</link>
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		<title>Online Bible Study</title>
		<description><![CDATA[There&#8217;s a new link under &#8220;links&#8221; &#8211;  &#8220;Bible Study&#8221; will take you to A Word In Time which is an excellent daily Bible Study produced by the Methodist Church of the United Kingdom.  Check it out and let me know what you think.
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		<link>http://scotthall.websterhillsumc.org/2010/05/online-bible-study/</link>
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		<title>Website</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Our Evanagelism and Communication Teams are constantly reviewing our website seeking to improve it in all ways possible.  If you have suggestions for improvements and/or changes, please respond here.  Thanks!
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		<link>http://scotthall.websterhillsumc.org/2010/05/website/</link>
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		<title>Spiritual Discipline of Study</title>
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The Spiritual Discipline of Study
 
            The Spiritual Discipline of Study is connecting with Jesus to considerately examine and reflect upon specific passages of Scripture in order to gain spiritual revelation and deeper understanding that leads to personal application and transformation.
            “In the Western world we live in a society that prefers to have other people [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://scotthall.websterhillsumc.org/2010/05/spiritual-discipline-of-study/</link>
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		<title>Spiritual Discipline of Fasting</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Christian Fasting &#8211; What is it?
       What is Christian fasting?  Biblically, fasting is abstaining from food, drink, sleep or sex to focus on a period of spiritual growth.  Specifically, we humbly deny something of the flesh to glorify God, enhance our spirit, and go deeper in our prayer life.
Christian Fasting &#8211; Focus Deeper on God
       [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://scotthall.websterhillsumc.org/2010/04/spiritual-discipline-of-fasting/</link>
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		<title>Suggested Meditation Scriptures</title>
		<description><![CDATA[From the Gospel:
John 14:1-14  &#8211;  Jesus is the way                  John 21:15-19  &#8211;  Jesus and Peter
Jesus&#8217; Teaching:
John 10:11-18, 27-28  &#8211;  My sheep hear my voice          Matthew 28:16-20 &#8211;  The last word
Epistle Teaching:
James 3:14-18  &#8211;  True Wisdom                                   Ephesians 3:14-21  &#8211;  Prayer for deep wisdom
Psalms:
Psalm 121  &#8211;  God our faithful guardian
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		<link>http://scotthall.websterhillsumc.org/2010/04/suggested-meditation-scriptures/</link>
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