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Great Is Thy Faithfulness
On Sunday nights at Eastside Baptist Church we take a close look at a hymn of the faith and a topic related to faithful living in this ever changing culture. You can join us live in person, video live-streaming at Google Hangouts, or archived here the following week. If you are interested in joining via…
O the Sound of God’s People
There are common things I hear from my preaching friends about the gathered saints on the Lord’s Day. For me… I especially like the sound of children among the people; mostly because they are part of the people. I know there has been a move among many over the years to remove children from part…
Apparently the Pope Does Not Know the Gospel
I was hoping for better than this as my first political statement of the year: “Wait-a-minute! What did the Pope just say about the Gospel?” Today, according to all reports, the Roman Catholic pope, Francis, weighed in on presidential candidate, Donald Trump. This may go down as one of the worst theological statements of the current election…
Instruct Certain Men
Next month, Eastside Baptist will host an opportunity to prepare participants to stand firm in the faith that has been passed on to us. The apostle Paul told Timothy to be equipped and prepared to teach and pass these things on to other trusted men. There is a right way to interpret Scripture. If we…
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…
Today, Your Freedom Has Come
Wednesday, February 17, 2010 — This morning I decided to put on my new clothes. I’m guarding my heart and mind against disappointment, yet I believe we will go home today. Alex came by today with a note saying he is sure we will go home this week. He seems to think even today for…
A Social Media Storm
Dear Eastside Baptist Church I have an urgent caution for you. My reason to address this urgent message with you publicly today is because it is possible you are beginning to notice a relational social media storm brewing. Many of you have faithfully interceded for the past three-and-a-half years for the Abedini family. There is every…
2016 Doctrinal Study
Yesterday during the Eastside Baptist Church monthly doctrinal Study I challenged all present to join me over the next two years in being intentional in teaching and learning from the Baptist Catechism in our homes. Here is the introduction to the first four questions. Catechism questions 01-04
Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus
From my journal, Sunday, February 14, 2010 A third day in a row we are wakened to the sound of the faithful in song outside our jail. This morning in the midst of the Creole language comes the familiar tune of a song I have sung many times over. Then as clear as a Sunday…