In recent days an opportunity has come about for American citizens to join together to again request president Obama to use his elected office to speak out for the release of fellow American citizen, Saeed Abedini, who still remains in prison in Iran. I have included information here for your consideration to join others in sending…
the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ
Here are a series of questions with answers from the Bible with regard to the soul of all men and our greatest need. Why do I need to be rescued from the wrath of God? Because of the Holiness of God. “[God’s] eyes are too pure to approve evil, and [He] can not look on wickedness…
The Best of Who We Are
Dear friends, As you gather today for the funeral service of Rev. Clyde Robert Thompson, I would like to say how honored I was to visit with him and his dear wife, Shirley, in Amarillo not too many months ago. I have been friends with his son, Paul, for several years, and have come to…
Today at New Horizon Home/School
“A good name is to be more desired than great wealth” (Prov 22:1 NASB)
Doss Thompson
Early this morning my dad finished the race. Some of the best things about gathering with extended family are the pictures. The stories begin to flow, tears swell, laughter is deep and a consideration of your heritage take residence in the mind. This is my grandpa Doss Thompson. There is not a date on the photo…
Interviews
I was interviewed for input on the matter of marriage by the Twin Falls Times-News recently (the article was published yesterday.) I thought the article represented my response fairly and I was pleased with the outcome of the work of Tetona Dunlap. Read the article here: (Gay Marriage: Taking the Pastors’ Pulse) Here is the…
An Open Letter to the Church at Eastside Baptist
Dear Eastside Baptist, You have displayed grace, kindness and generosity to me and my family many times this year. As many of you know, I left for what is sure to be the last days I will have the opportunity to see my dad before his passing. When I arrived here last Monday morning my…
Certain Persons Have Crept in Unnoticed
The Bible makes itself clear that homosexuality is not, nor ever has been a lifestyle that God blesses. Homosexuality does not, contrary to sentiment of the day, bring the favor of God upon the union or the land. There is a great deal of civil complexity in this matter of same-sex marriage. No one denies…
How Far Does This Take Us Down the Road?
Woe to those who call evil good, and good evil; Who substitute darkness for light and light for darkness; Who substitute bitter for sweet and sweet for bitter! (Isaiah 5:20 NASB) This week, while the state of Idaho was forced to begin issuing marriage licenses to same-sex couples, a few pastors in the city of…
On Notice
All believers have a unique relationship in a government that is made up of the people and established by voters. Believers are eligible voters and should take that responsibility seriously. I am a values voter, meaning I vote my values above party or popularity. I vote for candidates and in relationship to laws according to…