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Monstrous Depravity

“Concerning [Jesus] we have much to say, and it is hard to explain, since you have become dull of hearing.” (Hebrews 5:11) The Christmas buzz continues to deafen humanity to the gospel. Think about this… nearly every store you enter right now will be playing gospel driven Christmas music (at least some of the music.) The gospel, being spoken in secular market places and look at the effect it has on us; very little.

He said, “Go, and tell this people:
‘Keep on listening, but do not perceive; Keep on looking, but do not understand.’ “Render the hearts of this people insensitive, their ears dull, and their eyes dim, otherwise they might see with their eyes, hear with their ears, understand with their hearts, and return and be healed.” (Isaiah 6:9-10 NASB)

How bad do we need the Gospel? Even at the age of 71, a Twin Falls man was caught shoplifting on ‘Black Friday’. On Thursday, November 29, the  Times News reported that he stole some sheets and candy bars: Total value – $32.54

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Chick-fil-A

The grand opening is nearing. The unofficial grand opening is slated for January 10, 2013. (I’m stocking up on hand warmers in case they are needed for this anticipated day.)

The Twin Falls Chick-fil-A has launched their Facebook page (you should visit and ‘like’ the page) and are currently taking applications Monday-Friday 9AM-5PM. I dropped by this afternoon to schedule an exclusive interview with the operator. I just missed him.

Chick-fil-A is currently taking applications. I wonder if they need a chaplain? If so, I’m sure this job would require being available for ‘on-site ministry’.

At the end of the day, I’m thankful to God to hear of business owners who put Colossians 3:23-24 into practice. May God continue to bless Chick-fil-A.

“Whatever you do, do your work heartily , as for the Lord rather than for men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the reward of the inheritance. It is the Lord Christ whom you serve.”
Col 3:23-24 (NASB)

Devote Yourselves to Prayer

Devote yourselves to prayer, keeping alert in it with an attitude of thanksgiving;  praying at the same time for us as well, that God will open up to us a door for the word, so that we may speak forth the mystery of Christ, for which I have also been imprisoned; that I may make it clear in the way I ought to speak. Col 4:2-4 (NASB)

I realize that many churches still have a scheduled Wednesday night prayer meeting or hold 24 hour prayer vigils but generally speaking; What happened to prayer? Paul told the early church to devote themselves to it. Our Lord practiced this discipline. The pages of the Bible are filled with them. What has happened to prayer?

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Gospel Shoes

I have many friends who are missionaries around the world. Many of them keep their churches informed on how to pray for them with blogs or newsletters. Reading their updates are among my favorite things to do with my prayer time because I’m able to pray for them as they have needs, and to pray in agreement with them is significant. This is a treat that the modern church has that the historic church did not have, quick access of information on what is going on in the mission field and how the missionaries are doing. In the early days of the church it could take months for this kind of information to reach the church; today it is with us in a matter of seconds (if they have electricity, internet, or security clearance to communicate. Many do not.)Continue Reading

Fear the LORD and Serve Him

“Now, therefore, fear the LORD and serve Him in sincerity and truth ; and put away the gods which your fathers served beyond the River and in Egypt, and serve the LORD. “If it is disagreeable in your sight to serve the LORD, choose for yourselves today whom you will serve: whether the gods which your fathers served which were beyond the River, or the gods of the Amorites in whose land you are living; but as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD.” Joshua 24:14-15 (NASB)

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Welcome to the New Bridge

theBridge began in 2006. One Thousand posts later, theBridge now has a new look thanks to the tech help of our tech department (Renee.) The first 999 posts are still available here. More Changes will come to soon to finalize some details and address some glitches as I learn to navigate and post entries. Welcome (back) to theBridge.

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A voice is calling,
“Clear the way for the LORD in the wilderness;
Make smooth in the desert a highway for our God.
“Let every valley be lifted up,
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