From the Haiti Journal: February 17, 2010 Alex came by today with a note saying he is sure we will go home this week. He seems to think even today for most of us, maybe. We hear that the prosecutor has recommended that we not be released until further investigation can be done on Laura…
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The Anatomy of the Handwritten Notes
With the exception of a short span of time several years ago where I tried to produce sermon notes published from my computer I historically carry handwritten notes with me to the pulpit. I’m not sure why I prefer to do so. But I do prefer to. It may be a security blanket issue. It…
The Family at Church
Imagine yourself a tour guide showing a group of first-time visitors to Yellowstone National Park ready to soak in every majestic view, a sighting of a grizzly bear, and the timely display of Old Faithful. Now imagine yourself munching on a bag of chips, working a crossword, and yawning your way through a traffic jam…
Archived from January 24, 2021
Sunday morning at 10:30 a.m. Sunday evening at 5:30p.m. All sermons
January 24, 2021
Eastside gathers at 9:15 a.m. for Sunday School every Sunday.Eastside gathers at 10:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Every Sunday. Streaming begins at 10:30 a.m. right here.
Singing at Home, Too
Singing at home should NOT be viewed as a substitute for corporate singing, it should be viewed and preparation for more intelligent and affectionate singing at the church house. By now, nearly 10 months into a global “state of emergency”, declared by national leaders, most state Governors, and local municipalities, we are still finding many…
Citizen Proclamation
I’m always humbled to read that humble document of the preamble to the U.S. Constitution that states; “We the People…” This year will mark the third year of petitioning the Twin Falls City Council to act favorable toward the preborn in our city. We are now on the agenda for Tuesday, January 19 at 5:00…
1778 Thanksgiving Proclamation
1778 By the United States in Congress assembled. A PROCLAMATION. It having pleased Almighty God, through the course of the present year, to bestow great and manifold mercies on the people of these United States; and it being the indispensable duty of all men gratefully to acknowledge their obligations to Him for benefits received: Resolved,…
When the Government Disobeys the Constitution
(This is a rough draft, subject to grammatical correction, spell checking, and long run-on and incomplete sentences; of which, I am good at all.) I personally am not at liberty to disobey the Constitution or Constitutionally consistent laws passed by the legislature. The following is an attempt in the exercise of what I’ll call “best-practice…
When Truth is Under Attack
When truth us under attack it is necessary to expose where the attack is from. If truth is under attack one has to know who has launched that attack. Otherwise truth will become polluted or muddled. I will attempt to be brief in my musing so I can get quickly to the call for action.…