I’m dabbling in lyric writing. I’m hoping to publish a personal Psalter someday. I began with Psalm 140, but have spent most of my time so far with Psalm 143. This discipline is about learning new skills in appreciating meter and tone. The thoughts in the Psalms are obviously not original with me, and I…
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And They Shall See Me
What if there was a way to review a sermon in a song? Well, here is the result of that kind of question I asked myself last week. This is a result of me experimenting with AI generation. The words are mine extracted from Lord’s Day sermon on April 5, 2026, at Eastside Baptist Church…
Genesis – The Series
It was June of 2022 that I began preaching verse-by-verse, chapter-by-chapter of the Book of Beginnings, Genesis. I’m thankful to God for our partnership with SermonAudio and the kindness of a dear family in Nevada who pays for our monthly subscription to archive our sermons. Glory be to God. Here is a side-by-side of the…
Prayer for the City
Tonight I have the pleasure of praying for my city. I do count it a blessing of God to live where I do. May God be kind to my city and may the city prosper so long as there are people of God who seek His face. April 6, 2026Twin Falls City Council ChambersInvocation: Dear…
Magic Valley Black Robed Regiment
Magic Valley’s Black Robed Regiment is hosting a “Meet the Liberty Candidates” for the upcoming primary election. Men of the Magic Valley, join me at Eastside Baptist Church on May 2, 2026, at 7PM. Our children and grandchildren are counting on you today. Image created using AI
The King Has Won!
The King Has Won!by Paul ThompsonPalm Sunday 2026 The humble beast of burden,Steady and sure of hoof,She bore the weight of heaven’s KingWith Gentle, quiet proof. No prancing steed of war was sheNo chariot’s flashing prideJust patient strength and cheerful gleeThat carried royal stride. Through cloaks and palms and shouting throngsShe walked and measured tread,Gentle…
Strong Families = Strong Churches
An Open Letter to Hope Baptist Church
To the Elders and the Members of Hope Baptist Church who gather at 825 Averette Rd, Wake Forest, NC, Like the apostle Paul, I greet you in the blessed name of our Redeemer, the Lord Jesus Christ. My name is Paul Thompson, pastor of Eastside Baptist Church in Twin Falls, ID. Your pastor, Scott Brown,…
The Amarillo Pulpit
From Amarillo’s wind, a journey began,To Eastside’s embrace, by a skillful man.Crafted for beauty, with hands that were true,Who shared a dark cell, in the Caribbean hue. A bond forged in trials, a history so deep,Now shaped from wood, no secrets to keep.To hide the man, to show God’s grace,He personally brought it, to this…
Idaho Prenatal Equal Protection Act (2026)
The Lord has been kind to give citizens in Idaho legislators who long to honor Him. Senator Brandon Shippy has introduced the Idaho Prenatal Equal Protection Act of 2026. He has also been told by the chairman of the Senate State Affairs Committee that he will not print this bill. Printing a bill is the…