Solomon shows his distress and how God raised him above it in Lamentations (3:19-21). God’s ordained work of hardship may likely put the follower of Christ at war between unbelief and faith, especially when that struggle is severe. As Solomon stated his distress and temptation, he showed how God raised him above it. Bad as…
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Pride Must Be Destroyed
After nearly three months of preaching First Corinthians I’m convinced that enemy number one to the gospel is pride. And the apostle’s relentless message is the that pride must be destroyed, and that man is not capable of defeating this foe. And further reason why he makes it his only duty to preach the gospel,…
My 2013 Christmas Blessing
A study of a ‘blessing’ in Scripture is rich and insightful. I’ll share the ongoing effect of this study by sharing with you my written, spoken, blessing to my wife and children this year. For several years now I’ve been attempting to write messages, sermons, notes, blessings to my wife and sons (and now their…
Story Time
Gather the children, grandchildren, brothers, sisters, spouse, friends… Here’s a classic story, Pilgrim’s Progress. Enjoy it again. (HT: The Gospel Coalition)
Is Interreligious Dialogue Possible?
Listen/download this week’s BridgeCast, a weekly online broadcast. I have a guest writer today, Russ Robinson. Russ is the lead pastor at First Baptist Church, Provo, UT: (I just finished spending the past 24 hours with Russ at the Provo, UT Chick-fil-A grand opening.) (yes, I did) Share this post with others via online networks, email…
Out of the Gate
The same-sex marriage debate is out of the gate in Idaho. Church of the Lord Jesus Christ don’t get lost in the discussion from both sides. It is clear that all of us could use a little lesson in logic. Get ready saints, you will soon have an opportunity to speak the gospel. When you…
A Famine Of Truth Is In The Church
The events of this past week have been most amazing. In the free market, A&E, fires an actor for comments he makes in an interview, the social media world lit up to “stand with Phil”. (Here’s my take on that whole matter). In the free market, Cracker Barrel, pulled all their Duck Dynasty merchandise from…
Freedom of Speech
UPDATED at 10:40AM Mountain Time: If you have to chose between articles to read on this issue choose this one at Desiring God. Well put and worth reading: This is Not Worth Quacking About. _________________________________________ My original post: I’m a day late on the big A&E vs. Phil Robertson (Duck Dynasty) buzz. I have to…
Milk Mustache Monday
If you are not aware of this opportunity yet, you should consider it. On Monday’s, Provider Farms LLC deliver fresh farm items from their farm to the parking lot of Eastside Baptist Church in Twin Falls. Renee and I will be enjoying this delivery with joy. You should check out their website here and place…
Remember Those in Chains
On December 4, 2013, many are being intentional to pray for the release of Boise pastor, Saeed Abedini. The Bible teaches believers to not be in shock when the Lord’s people are mistreated for living gospel saturated lives. This is missing from most gospel preaching today and the result makes many weak, soft, and unprepared…