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Two Trees

by Wes Bridel on June 15, 2009

in Calling

In the beginning, God put two trees in the middle of the garden of Eden: the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, and the tree of life.
Tree of Death
God commanded Adam and Eve to not eat from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, lest they surely die.  This makes this [...]

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Five Facets of Money

by Wes Bridel on April 15, 2009

in Stewardship

1.    Money is a power in the natural as well as in the spiritual. It can be a power over us if we allow it to be our idol, or it can be a great power for us to do His work or enjoy as He would have us to.  It is basically neutral in [...]

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Accumulation vs Cash Flow

by Wes Bridel on April 9, 2009

in Stewardship

As we’ve repeatedly stated, here, here, and here for example,  cash flow is a much better indicator of true wealth than net worth.
Net worth is a static number that doesn’t impact your life.  As a matter of fact, the more wealth that you have accumulated, the more unlikely you are to want to dig into [...]

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Carrying the Authority of Jesus (Mt 10:26-42)

by Wes Bridel on March 20, 2009

in Matthew

Matt. 10:26-39
We have been looking at the disciple relationship which Jesus began teaching here. Remember, these are the words that Jesus had given to those disciples whom He most trusted who had agreed to give up everything to follow Him. Jesus promises the small few Believers who are truly willing to follow Him [...]

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Focus on God, Money will come (Mt 6:25-34)

by Wes Bridel on February 23, 2009

in Matthew

Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more important than food, and the body more important than clothes? 26Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in [...]

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