Advent Devotional: WEEK THREE Introduction: Joy is a word often associated with the Advent season. It’s in the title of one of the most popular Christmas Carols, “Joy to the World”. How often have you heard this song this month? On the radio? (Does anyone still listen to the radio?) In the background at the…
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The Mercy of God Has Visited the City of Twin Falls, Today
It was Francis Schaeffer who first said, “Every abortion clinic should have a sign in front of it saying…” “Open by the permission of the church.” Over 15 years ago, Planned Parenthood tip-toed into the city of Twin Falls with the promise that they were not opening an abortion clinic (death mill). Within a short…
Advent Devotional (Week Two)
Introduction: Is the Christmas season more like a full-throttle, peddle-to-the-metal, the wind blowing the patio furniture into the neighbors’ backyard kind of feeling? I have not been consistent in my life to build much of a Christmas tradition. As a pastor, I’ve unfortunately treated the Christmas season as more of an important and good interruption…
Advent Devotional (Week ONE)
Introduction: I submit this for consideration for home use during December. Advent refers to the period of four weeks leading up to Christmas. It begins on the Sunday closest to November 30 and ends on December 24. Let’s discipline our minds this year to live with an anticipation of the second coming (Advent) of Christ,…
Holidays Are Made for Good Storytelling
The art of crafting a great story that captures the mind, engages the soul, and encourages the imagination is a beautiful thing. John Bunyan has been a regular influencer on my “best storyteller” list. Below, I’ll link to a few resources I frequently refer to for a dose of enriching allegorical reading (listening). John Bunyan…
Exit Plan
Men, do you have an “exit plan”? Rick Stoltenburg will join us on Saturday, November 16, at 10AM in the Thanksgiving Room at Eastside Baptist Church to navigate a discussion on funeral planning. Don’t leave this up to anyone else. Invite someone to come with you.
What Happens in the Booth?
A recent campaign ad by one of the presidential candidates argues that “what happens in the booth stays in the booth.” It is an ad targeted at women voters encouraging them to vote one way while saying the other. As though women voters are oppressed by male voters, especially husbands. “What happens in the booth…
Election Day(s)
The weekend before Election Day finds me thinking about Election Day. Between now and Election Day (the day I will be voting) I will share some final thoughts as I process who I’ll be voting for and what issues will be on the ballot in Idaho. To many of you, you’ve already voted. So this…
Melt Mine Eyes To Tears
Isaac Watts, writer of many hymns of the faith, wrote Alas! And Did My Savior Bleed in 1707. The words he wrote are some of the most profound in hymnology. Read his words, then listen to David’s podcast titled “Warning and Hope for Broken Men” (below). “Thus might I hide my blushing Face While his dear…
Fall Eschatology Conference
www.eastsidebaptist.faith/conference-registration Conference Schedule:November 8 (NorthRidge Fellowship, Jerome, ID) 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM (Sessions 1 & 2)November 9 (NorthRidge Fellowship, Jerome, ID) 9:00 AM – Noon (sessions 3 & 4) Noon – Lunch provided 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM (Sessions 5 & 6)November 10 10:30 AM – Dr. Gentry will be preaching at NorthRidge Fellowship,…