I’m asked upon occasion about the decision I led Eastside Baptist through a few years ago as a church to repent and cease from age segregation of the ministries. I’m challenged by some about what this means about churches who don’t do as we have. I’m told that to use the word “repent” means that we think…
Winter Camp
I only have one winter camping experience and looking to make a second. Several years ago Wilderness Adventure Ministries (WAM) hosted a winter camp event for men and boys just north of Soldier Mountain Ski Resort. With a total of about 16 we made our way through a severe snow storm to meet up with…
First Sermons of 2013
Yesterday was the first of two series that we began at Eastside. Sunday mornings I am preaching through the Book of Judges and the first Sunday of every month we are examining doctrinal truths. Here are the links to the preaching for the first Lord’s Day of 2013. the Book of Judges: Judges Chapter 1…
Significant Scripture: woe is me if I do not preach the gospel
What have you been reading from the Bible this week? I’m not meaning from a devotional book (as helpful as they are) I’m meaning; what have you read from the Bible and how has it influenced your thinking and behavior? I would like to hear from you on this… leave a comment below. This has…
Sermon Audio Report
Eastside has had the blessing from the Lord to have the resource of Sermon Audio for three years. This resource is not free and is not inexpensive. Yet the Lord has led a sweet couple (who do not live in Twin Falls or Idaho) to provide this ministry. Since Eastside began broadcasting with Sermon Audio…
Snowflake Project
This afternoon (12/31/2012) I decided to attempt to capture a snow flake with my camera (Kodak easyshare M583) I first took my black gloves out to take pictures of the giant flakes that were falling. This worked fine but the flakes seemed to melt quickly on the leather gloves. Next, I took my black hat…
Last Sermons of 2012
Sunday Morning, December 30, 2012 Series: the Book of Judges Title: Introduction to the Book of Judges Text: Joshua 24 Sunday Evening, December 30, 2012 Series: Project Proverbs Title: Conclusion of Project Proverbs Text: Proverbs 8 and Ecclesiastes 12
Significant Scripture
As I’m preparing to begin preaching through the book of Judges I have been studying the concluding days of Joshua as the people prepare to take the inheritance promised to their fathers. Joshua’s sermon in Joshua 24, has required long moments of meditation and consideration. It has brought a soberness to my mind with consideration…
They Heard the Angel of the LORD
As the snow continues to accumulate I thought I would share a quick favorite moment from the past few days with my family. We gathered at Silas and Bianca’s after the Christmas Eve service of Eastside Baptist Church. This was a first time in several years for Renee and I to have both boys present…
Significant Scripture
Share your Significant Scripture with me below… As you’ve been reading your bible this week, what portions of Scripture have influenced you and done its ordained work in your life. What transforming work has taken place as a result of the sufficient word of God?