Dear Twin Falls Police Department, I don’t know many of you by name but I see you all throughout my home town. You are appreciated. It’s hard to not get tangled up in the weeds of all the national buzz about our city and the unfortunate way some have spoken to you and about you.…
Video Proof of Shameful Behavior
open letter to Eastside Baptist Church, Twin Falls, Dear church, There is an issue in the city of Twin Falls that stands to divide the Lord’s people. It is an unrestrained patriotic sentiment. I don’t mean any disrespect to anyone who may read this and not understand my warning. I simply ask you to give…
Do You Have No Fear of God?
* From The Fear of God Devotional There is a benefit to your soul to live out your life with the fear of God. Is there evidence in your life that there is a decrease of the fear of God or intentional actions you are doing to keep yourself from walking in the fear of…
Who is Sufficient for These Things?
Ian Hamilton of the Banner of Truth gives this important word to the church family concerning the preacher/pastor in his short column The Indispensable Support of the Ministry “At their best, preachers/pastors are fragile, prone to be cast down, overwhelmed by the momentousness of their calling to preach the unsearchable riches of Christ. No wonder Paul…
We Love Babies; Now Get Them Out of Here!
This is just for fun… kind of. disclaimer: I’m not comparing a political speech to a sermon. I’m not comparing a political rally to a church service. I’m not endorsing Donald Trump. I just found this funny… kind of. This is what many churches do with the babies and children… “we love the children… now…
Political Season Opener, Part 2
Obviously I’m not news breaker. What American doesn’t know that the Democrat National Convention is underway. I’m not here to offer much of an opinion. Not that I’m lacking of an opinion; there will be plenty of time for that in the coming days, weeks and months. I’m here to encourage informed and responsible voting.…
Repent
While preaching through the Kings at Eastside Baptist Church in Twin Falls, I’ve come to 2 Kings 18. In this chapter there is the sweet sound of revival. It is clear from the very first few verses that true revival will require an active work; hard work of removing, destroying and breaking. But if the…
The Fear of God Devotional (updated)
Since the first week of June I have been participating in a daily devotion on the topic “the Fear of God.” If you have missed any of them or don’t know anything about them get started HERE. The daily devotional is provided by the National Center of Family Integrated Churches. Day One – A Wrong View…
What Does It Take To Be Happy?
On a regular basis for the past several years I have been given the opportunity to be part of writing a column, with others, in the Twin Falls Times News newspaper. Every Saturday in the religion section of the paper a local ‘pastor’ pens the words for the “Pastor’s Corner”. I’m thankful to do so,…
Boise Prayer Gathering (August 10)
Church, will you join me on Wednesday, August 10, 2016, noon, for prayer at the Idaho State Capitol Building? More information HERE. Prayer Guide HERE. “America is on the precipice of Anarchy.” Franklin Graham More information here: