Background: Senate Bill 1059 was introduced last week by Sen. Shippy to add language to the Idaho code to protect all human life equally. Currently, preborn children, created in the image of God are not protected by the law. Our preborn neighbors can be murdered by poison with the protection of the law. Why not…
Communion and Prayer
“It is certain those that live without prayer, live without God in the world.” Matthey Henry 1710 In our current day, the Wednesday night prayer gathering is the least attended service. Not just at our church, but the trend is across the landscape of Christendom. One might ask why. One might examine their soul. But…
Advent Devotional WEEK THREE
Advent Devotional: WEEK THREE Introduction: Joy is a word often associated with the Advent season. It’s in the title of one of the most popular Christmas Carols, “Joy to the World”. How often have you heard this song this month? On the radio? (Does anyone still listen to the radio?) In the background at the…
The Mercy of God Has Visited the City of Twin Falls, Today
It was Francis Schaeffer who first said, “Every abortion clinic should have a sign in front of it saying…” “Open by the permission of the church.” Over 15 years ago, Planned Parenthood tip-toed into the city of Twin Falls with the promise that they were not opening an abortion clinic (death mill). Within a short…
Advent Devotional (Week Two)
Introduction: Is the Christmas season more like a full-throttle, peddle-to-the-metal, the wind blowing the patio furniture into the neighbors’ backyard kind of feeling? I have not been consistent in my life to build much of a Christmas tradition. As a pastor, I’ve unfortunately treated the Christmas season as more of an important and good interruption…
Advent Devotional (Week ONE)
Introduction: I submit this for consideration for home use during December. Advent refers to the period of four weeks leading up to Christmas. It begins on the Sunday closest to November 30 and ends on December 24. Let’s discipline our minds this year to live with an anticipation of the second coming (Advent) of Christ,…
Holidays Are Made for Good Storytelling
The art of crafting a great story that captures the mind, engages the soul, and encourages the imagination is a beautiful thing. John Bunyan has been a regular influencer on my “best storyteller” list. Below, I’ll link to a few resources I frequently refer to for a dose of enriching allegorical reading (listening). John Bunyan…
Exit Plan
Men, do you have an “exit plan”? Rick Stoltenburg will join us on Saturday, November 16, at 10AM in the Thanksgiving Room at Eastside Baptist Church to navigate a discussion on funeral planning. Don’t leave this up to anyone else. Invite someone to come with you.
What Happens in the Booth?
A recent campaign ad by one of the presidential candidates argues that “what happens in the booth stays in the booth.” It is an ad targeted at women voters encouraging them to vote one way while saying the other. As though women voters are oppressed by male voters, especially husbands. “What happens in the booth…
Election Day(s)
The weekend before Election Day finds me thinking about Election Day. Between now and Election Day (the day I will be voting) I will share some final thoughts as I process who I’ll be voting for and what issues will be on the ballot in Idaho. To many of you, you’ve already voted. So this…