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About dkoop

Lead Pastor of Upwards Church: Leander & Jarrell, TX

How to Control Spending

Posted on September 30, 2011 by dkoop

Spending is a habit – Does money burn a hole in your pocket? Does buyer’s remorse set in after you have spent your money? If this sounds familiar, how can you manage your spending so you can buy the things … Continue reading →

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Downloadable Budgets & Financial Planning Tools

Posted on September 30, 2011 by dkoop

At The Ridge we believe that one of the greatest measures of our spiritual maturity is how we handle the resources that God has put into our hands. On this page, you will find a number of tools to help you … Continue reading →

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Tithe Challenge – Week 2 – Floodgates

Posted on September 28, 2011 by dkoop

Last week we looked at, 10 “Bring the whole tithe… Test me in this,”   As we saw last week, although it is wrong to test God with complaining, rebellion, and unbelief (Exod 17:2-7; Num 14:22; Deut 6:14-18; Pss 78:17-19,40-42,56-58; 95:8-9; … Continue reading →

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Am I Decieved By Wealth?

Posted on September 26, 2011 by dkoop

Our income has more than doubled since the 1950’s.  Life expectancy has increased dramatically.  Unlimited food at affordable prices has made overindulgence a problem not just for the well off but for the poor. In the 1950’s most Americans lived … Continue reading →

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