Here it is… the debut episode of theBridgeCast. For some time I’ve been planning to launch into this venture and have finally jumped in. Back in 1985 (wow that sounds like a long time ago) I was introduced to radio broadcasting through a friend, David Sparks. David was working at the college radio station and would…
Do Not Deceive Yourself
This morning at Eastside Baptist Church in Twin Falls, Idaho. The preaching is from 1 Corinthians 3:18 – 4:5. The SermonAudio file is ready and .pdf document of scripture references used in the sermon. 1 Corinthians 3:18-23 (NASB) 18 Let no man deceive himself. If any man among you thinks that he is wise in…
Free Fall
We may no longer be on a slippery slope, it is more like a free fall. A good Boy Scout knows that his compass must be calibrated in order for it to be helpful. Every Boy Scout knows the value of a working compass.Let the compass operator determine where North is based on what he…
theBridge Annual Report
Here are a few boring statistics of the 2013 year in blogging here at theBridge followed with some explanations of what to expect in 2014 (Lord willing). This is actually my first full year with my blog being hosted at WordPress. I began blogging at LiveJournal in 2001, when I moved to Twin Falls, I…
Stop Trying to Save Yourself
Today, in the Twin Falls Times News (www.magicvalley.com) Column Title: Stop Trying to Save Yourself
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…
Christmas Eve Message
Stop Trying to Save Yourself As one devoted to giving my attention to the study of the Bible and the preaching of the Bible to a weekly gathering of Magic Valley residents, I hope to be clear and concise on a matter of greatest importance. It is likely that you have crossed paths with the…
What Happens When Baptists Are Not Concerned With Doctrine?
This is what happens when Baptists don’t remain in their God appointed post speaking doctrinal clarity to their communities. I’m not picking a fight with First Baptist Church, SLC. I respect that they are exercising their autonomy from any governing board or denomination. This is a distinctive I hold tightly to as a Baptist. This…
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…