I’m always interested in discussion about truth. An honest discussion about truth is a rare thing. But, I aim to do it for the sake of truth. Thanksgiving is this unique national holiday that reminds all of us that there is a Christian fiber still present in our nation. The origin of this holiday is…
Thanksgiving
Open Letter to the Twin Falls Police Department
Dear Twin Falls Police Department, I don’t know many of you by name but I see you all throughout my home town. You are appreciated. It’s hard to not get tangled up in the weeds of all the national buzz about our city and the unfortunate way some have spoken to you and about you.…
A Rare Moment
In the past 15 years of being a pastor at Eastside Baptist Church I have never received a phone call like this one. (my pastor friends will relate.) It is no surprise to answer the phone at my office from time to time from someone needing help, most of the time from legitimate minor needs and…
To the Iglesia Bautista Gracia Eterna – Let My People Hear!
An open letter: to the Lord’s elect at Iglesia Bautista Gracia Eterna, West Valley City, UT, May the reputation of the kindness of God be known to all by your kindness in recent days for your gift to Eastside Baptist Church in Twin Falls, Idaho. Eastside Baptist Church decided years ago to build a new…
1777 Thanksgiving Proclamation
The nation was still in her infancy, she had not forgotten where her strength, provision, and forgiveness came from. Long before Thanksgiving became a national holiday, it was the practice of congress to call on the people of the United States to reflect upon the blessings from God and thank Him for his providential hand…
Courageous Resolve
Happy Thanksgiving! “Few promptings of heroism rank higher in human annals than the courageous resolve which let the little band to seek in the unknown Western World a new home where they might worship God according to the dictates of their conscience, and found a pure and regenerate society, unfettered by the surroundings of a…
Thanksgiving Feast
It is always a blessing to gather with family. When we are unable to travel to spend time with parents or grandparents we make the most of our time and invite all who can to gather with us at the meetinghouse of Eastside Baptist Church. We had expected about 14 and began making plans. On…