Yesterday, February 16, 2018, I exercised my privilege as a citizen of the great state of Idaho to appeal the House Education Committee not pass out of committee House Bill 579. The experience is always a breath taking experience. If you’ve never engaged in the process of your government you should find a bill some…
Today, Your Freedom Has Come
Journal entry from February 17, 2010 – Port-au-Prince, Haiti ___________________________________________________________ I’m guarding my heart and mind against disappointment, yet I believe we will go home today. 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…
Update on the New Idaho Sex Education Bill
The first look at an attempted updated sex education bill introduced in January in the Idaho state legislature was eventually scrapped and re-worked to include stronger language about family. That House Bill 414 is no longer an active bill. The new sex education bill is H-0579 (posted below) was introduced earlier this week and was…
Meet Adam Madden
On March 4, 2018, Eastside Baptist will host our third Burning in the Soul preaching event. I have invited Adam to come and preach what God has on his heart. He will be preaching from John 14:1-6 on the exclusivity of Christ. How important is it that the church gets why Christ is humanities only…
House Bill – 0414
I spent a bit of time yesterday researching Idaho House Bill – 0414 related to sex education. Here is the background I did with the existing law and the proposed new law. As of today, February 7, H0414 is not scheduled for public hearing. I have been informed that it may be ready in about…
How Important Is It To Know?
When state legislators are in session the people better be paying close attention. There is a bill right now before Idaho legislators to address the language of the law concerning Family Life and Sex Education. (section 33-1608 Idaho State Legislature). The link I have referenced is the current law, amended last in 1970. Here is…
Burning in the Soul
Last night, February 4, 2018, was the second of 12 Burning in the Soul preaching events at Eastside Baptist Church. Pastor of the Magic Valley Bible Church in Twin Falls, Greg “Bear” Morton preached on the Intercessory Work of Jesus. The exposition was faithful and helpful. Share this with others to encourage the faithful.
Doug Pullin: He died with His Work Boots On
Funeral service for Doug Pullin will be on Saturday, February 3, at 2:00 p.m. (the service will be streamed live HERE) His obituary was published today in the Times News HERE. I’ve known Doug for longer than I’ve been the pastor of Eastside Baptist Church. I fist met Doug and Angie and their sons while…
Burning in the Soul: The Intercessory Work of Jesus
This coming Lord’s Day (February 4, 2018), Lord willing, we will have our second of twelve special preaching events. Gather with me on Sunday, February 4, 2018 at 6:30 p.m. to hear a word from God delivered through this local pastor. Be encouraged that there are many faithful preachers. Be challenged in your relationship to…
Memorize Isaiah 9:1-7
A discipline not practiced by many today is memorizing Scripture. Let me invite you to consider memorizing Isaiah 9:1-7 with me. I am currently working on this text and encouraging my church family to memorize it too. If there are small children in your home choose a simple, helpful verse or portion of a verse…