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…
To the Law and To the Testimony
“To the law and to the testimony!” Isaiah 8:20 There are many influences competing for our attention. All the more for why we must look eagerly for Christ. The many influences are swaying us to consult them. They sometimes whisper, they may sing, they may shout, they may laugh their way in, but one thing…
Darkness of Not Following God
This coming Lord’s Day at Eastside Baptist I will be preaching from Isaiah 8:16-22 “…they have no light of dawn. Distressed and hungry, they will roam through the land; when they are famished, they will become enraged and, looking upward, will curse their king and their God. Then they will look toward the earth and…
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Meet Bear Morton
On February 4, 2018 Eastside Baptist will host our second Burning in the Soul preaching series. I have invited “Bear” Morton, pastor of Magic Valley Bible Church in Twin Falls, to come and preach what is burning in his soul. Meet Greg “Bear” Morton: Bear has been shepherding God’s people who gather at Magic Valley Bible…