God, is He antiquated or ancient? At one level, He is neither. But from our vantage point… consider this with me. Many in our day are arguing that the Bible is antiquated (meaning, God is antiquated). By using that word they are hoping you will hear them say it is not just old fashioned but…
Burning in the Soul (update)
The first three of twelve “Burning in the Soul” preaching series is complete. If you’ve missed any of the sermons you can listen to them here. April 8, 2018 will be the next “Burning in the Soul” preaching event with Dan Coburn of Emmanuel Baptist Church in Cottonwood, Idaho. More details to come soon.
Panoply of God
“Put on the panoply of God.” (Ephesians 6:11) The panoply includes a belt, a breastplate, shoes, a shield, a helmet, and a sword. Not for physical matters, but for spiritual matters. The metaphor the apostle picks up and uses sets the stage for the seriousness of the work of prayer. When Paul moves beyond the…
Do the Work of an Evangelist
Yesterday afternoon one of those who did the work of an evangelist died, and yet he lives. John Requa, age 87, passed away of natural causes on February 27, 2018. John was born in Twin Falls to Dillard and Ruth Requa on March 14, 1930. Following graduation from Twin Falls High School, he joined the…
Stand Firm
The Christian discipline of standing firm is of interest in this week’s column. Have you ever been walking along, sure footed, and then all of the sudden, found yourself on the ground? The risk of falling is increased when conditions are slippery, like they are in the winter. Then the danger of falling is at…
A Public Discussion about Sex Education
This morning I had the pleasure of being a guest with Bill Colley on Newsradio 1310. Listen in on the discussion. What do you think?
Is Your Church a Church or A Community Group?
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…