To the Saints at Calvary Bible Church of the Wood River Valley, My name is Paul Thompson, I pastor Eastside Baptist Church in Twin Falls, Idaho. I have been pleased to meet many kind brothers and sisters from your fellowship over the years of my days in the region. This past Sunday evening we had…
“The Deliberate Church” Book Discussion
Last week I began meeting with a group of men to read and discuss a book by Mark Dever, “The Deliberate Church”. I first read this book in 2005. I had read a few books by Mark Dever and found this book of interest. At the time I read this I found myself in a…
I Agree with the Nashville Statement
Earlier this week I joined many pastors around the nation affirming the Nashville Statement. To say I agree with the Nashville Statement is to say I agree with the Bible. The Nashville statement is what it is. It is a declaration affirming our agreement with the Bible about what God has declared “very good”. As…
Friendly Reminder
Friendly Reminder: You will, if you haven’t already, begin to read stories online about what’s happening in Houston, TX and the surrounding areas following hurricane Harvey. Some will be true and some will not be true. Don’t be found as one spreading gossip. Leave gossip for the ungodly. Put off the craving of your old…
Responsibilities of Christian Parents
Part One:
Response to Disaster
Like you, when I read of the descriptions of the kind of disaster hurricane Harvey hammered the shores of Texas in the gulf over the weekend (and still beating down), I am moved with compassion for all. It is good to think and plan about how to respond to times like this in advance. This…
Isaiah 1:16-20
The Tale of Two State Governors
Last week, August 16, 2017 Oregon Governor, Kate Brown, signed HB 3391 giving all residents in Oregon the burden of paying for all abortions. Today, August 25, 2017 South Carolina Governor, Henry McMaster, signed executive order removing the burden from all tax payers of paying for abortions and defunded Planned Parenthood and all abortion providers…
Hypothetically Speaking…
-hypothetically- Let’s just say, The church has cancelled all corporate prayer gatherings indefinitely where the time is devoted to the Christian discipline of prayer. What happens next at your church? Someone in the church inquires why. After inquiring, it is reinstated immediately. The first thing that happens in that prayer gathering is that the church…
Things Every Student Needs to Know
An open invitation to every student preparing to arrive at the College of Southern Idaho in Twin Falls, Idaho. Dear Students, Welcome to Twin Falls, Idaho. I hope you find this city and the College of Southern Idaho a pleasant place for the unknown number of months/years you’ll be here. But more than that I…