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Let’s look again at what Daniel said…
“His armed forces will rise up to desecrate the temple fortress and will abolish the daily sacrifice. Then they will set up the abomination that causes desolation. 32 With flattery he will corrupt those who have violated the covenant, but the people who know their God will firmly resist [...]

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“But the saints of the Most High will receive the kingdom and will possess it forever—yes, for ever and ever.’” (Daniel 7:18)
We’ve spoken about what God is doing in the world in these times.  As we’ve said, those who truly love the Lord will grow immensely in Him and be a light to others in [...]

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The Good News

by Wes Bridel on November 27, 2009

in Stewardship

“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.” (Romans 8:28)
I hope I haven’t frightened you with all these stories of doom and gloom.  I do believe that in the natural realm we will experience these things.  However, God [...]

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Yesterday we spoke about the coming calamity for the US (and by extension the world) and why God is allowing it. This is a spiritual perspective. To get a financial perspective, read the Coming Storm or for more information, sign up for the newsletter. Nebuchadnezzar’s first dream sheds even more light on these [...]

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In the former chapters we discussed the fact that God the Father intended, before he created the world, that He would have a family, and that in and through Christ, he would reconcile everything back to Himself and restore and fulfill His intention for Man and creation. Yet even His disciples had not fully grasped [...]

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Scripture Specific to The Body of Christ

by Wes Bridel on September 16, 2009

in Calling

In the former posts we discussed the fact that God the Father intended, before he created the world, that He would have a family. And in and through Christ, he would reconcile everything back to Himself and restore and fulfill His intent for Man and creation. Yet even His disciples had not fully grasped the [...]

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Spiritual Gifts

by Wes Bridel on July 24, 2009

in Calling

In order for us to grow, the Lord not only gives each believer the Holy Spirit, He also blesses us with other members of His Body and family – the church.
In the Body Christ, He gives diverse gifts to different members of the Body to help each other to grow. Let’s take a look:
1 Cor [...]

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Mission Trip Israel – What I Learned

by Wes Bridel on May 14, 2009

in Israel

From this experience, I really had to learn to rest and trust in God.  I could do nothing – and everything was in His hands.  That is always the case in life, but too often I allow myself to think that I am the master of my own life, when in reality, it can all [...]

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Where to tithe?

by Wes Bridel on March 16, 2009

in Stewardship, Tithes & Offerings

One final word: you should pray diligently to God for where your tithe should go.
I personally believe that for most everyone it should go to those who are responsible for your growth in the Kingdom. Those pouring into your life spiritually must be supported financially. For most people, that is your local church. [...]

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Tithing, Leverage & Velocity

by Wes Bridel on March 13, 2009

in Stewardship, Tithes & Offerings

The tithe can also help us understand a couple of financial principles. We’ll cover these in more concrete ways later, but tithing utilizes both leverage and velocity.
We’ve already spoken about the fact that when we tithe, we are giving something that is not ours to help someone else and in return receiving future benefit. [...]

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