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The Inner Work: Part 1

by Wes Bridel on May 10, 2010

in Calling

We continue our discussion of us being made in God’s image and likeness. It’s amazing that God can tell us what He’s going to do around the world and then we can watch and see it happen.  It’s incredibly humbling and awe inspiring to be able to hear God’s voice telling you in advance of [...]

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Sacrifice: Bearing the Image and Likeness of God

by Wes Bridel on April 14, 2010

in Calling

Continuing on the topic of image and likeness from previously, a sacrifice on the alter is not enough!  On Mt. Sinai God prescribed to Moses and through him, to all of his people Israel, in great detail exactly how to make sacrifices so that they could be a people of God and come close to [...]

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A Remnant

by Wes Bridel on March 4, 2010

in Calling

If you follow the history of God’s people, it’s a story on repeat.  Over and over, God blesses His people, they prosper, they turn away from Him, and He sends His prophets to call them to repent, they don’t, and then He sends calamity on them, then they see how much they need the God [...]

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What is the Kingdom?

by Wes Bridel on February 19, 2010

in Calling

“For I tell you that unless your righteousness surpasses that of the Pharisees and the teachers of the law, you will certainly not enter the kingdom of heaven.”(Matthew 5:20)
Whatever happened to Grace?  I thought the blood of Jesus covered all sins and all we had to do to get to Heaven was to accept the [...]

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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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The Gospel of the Kingdom of God

by Wes Bridel on May 4, 2009

in Calling

If the Gospel is not merely about the salvation of human souls, then what is it about?  Well, the New Testament states it clearly: it is about the Kingdom of God. Let’s take a look at the Gospel preached by NT characters to give a clear picture of this.
John the Baptist
1In those days John the [...]

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Mission Trip, Israel -Day 7 May 22, 2007

by Wes Bridel on April 21, 2009

in Israel

We had been reading the book of Ruth each day for 10 days prior to this night as it was the Jewish custom to study this scripture on this night.  This is exactly what the disciples would have been doing as they tarried for the arrival of the Holy Spirit as Jesus instructed them.  We [...]

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