Renee and I have spent the better part of this afternoon hunting for anywhere that has solar eclipse viewing glasses for sale. Where the total solar eclipse zone is just 80 miles north, Twin Falls will experience 96-97% eclipse. Our search for eclipse glasses today proved a failed hunt. However, there is no shortage of…
What if the House of Prayer was Empty?
There are unmistakable biblical markers of what a New Testament church should be doing when they gather together. There are sure things that ought to cause a New Testament church to gather together. (1) Preaching, (2) Singing, (3) Caring for each other (especially for widows and orphans in distress), (4) Baptizing converts, (5) Eating, (6)…
When Hate Hates Hate
It didn’t take long to learn after returning from a remote weekend at Camp Perkins in central Idaho that hatred for others was the international headline from the Land of the Free, America. Many articulate articles, columns, interviews, and social media posts find me in agreement with many (Albert Mohler, Russell Moore, local radio, and…
Isaiah, the Evangelist
Preaching through Isaiah begins at 10:30 a.m. on August 6, 2017 at Eastside Baptist Church in Twin Falls, Idaho.
Grace Alone
This is part 2 of a 5 part series on the “5 Solas”, being published in the Twin Falls Times News. If you would be willing, visit the full column HERE and share the link from the Times News. This helps communicate to the Times News that a column like this is read. __________________________________ Grace Alone…
A Call to Sinners Everywhere! Repent!
Jesus was clear in Luke 5:32 when He said he did not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance. It is equally clear in Romans 3:22-23 that we are all sinners and have fallen short of the glory of God. We are inclined to think we are just a little better than our…
Sufficiency of Scripture
Today, a video project I’m involved with on repentance was released today entitled “The Winds of Philosophy and Methodology”. Visit this link daily for reflections on repentance. The Winds of Philosophy and Methodology from NCFIC on Vimeo. Tomorrow, July 8, 2017 the Times News will publish my column on the Sufficiency of Scripture in print…
Effective Ways to Reach Youth and Young Adults
First, realize that the title of my post today is with my tongue in my cheek, sort of speak. I’m not employing the title to attract readers. When I’m away for a stretch of time I like to take a moment and catch up on my regular reading circuit of newsletters I subscribe to and…
the Public Reading of Scripture
“…give attention to the public reading of Scripture, to exhortation and teaching.” 1 Timothy 4:13
A Daily Devotional: The Word of God Reforms Everything
Last October I had the privilege to participate in another devotional project that is now available. Daily you can visit this website for thoughts on repentance. Visit daily to spark your spiritual attention upon the word of God and be encouraged by the many faithful men of God in our day reflecting on a most…