The phone rings and the caller asks… “I’m looking for a new church and I have a few questions to ask about your church.” I try my best to respond with kindness. I think the caller will soon be asking some questions with sincerity so I try to be as helpful as I can. I…
When Biblical Illiteracy Rules the Day
UPDATED April 24, 2014 with link to God and the Gay Christian? A Response to Matthew Vines e-Book edited by Dr. Albert Mohler We are in a day in the western church where many have grown lazy concerning biblical doctrine. This week, the release of a widely critical book is now on book shelves, God and…
Husbands Love Your Wives (short review from tonight)
Tonight , I gathered with several men from our church to observe the discussion between Scott Brown and Joel Beeke over the book written by William Gouge “Domestical Duties”. Here are a few quick observations I wrote down. *Authority is the opportunity to exercise love. *Authority without love is tyranny. *Authority is tyranny when we…
The Sinner’s Savior
This past Lord’s Day at Eastside Baptist Church, in Twin Falls, Idaho.
Voting Has Begun for Art and Soul of the Magic Valley
Today was a day full of art in the Magic Valley. Here are a few pictures of the day. You will need to register, with Identification, at the Twin Falls Center for the Arts (195 River Vista Place, Twin Falls, ID) and…
He Bowed His Head
“He said, “It is finished!” And He bowed His head and gave up His spirit.” (John 19:30 NASB)
Good?
How can we call something this brutal “good”? “But He was pierced through for our transgressions, He was crushed for our iniquities; The chastening for our well-being fell upon Him, And by His scourging we are healed.” (Isaiah 53:5)
What Follows When Sin Becomes Legal
It is a short path to “ethical” once a sin is redefined, over ruled, and made legal by human courts. Once that short path is seen, the propaganda train begins to move. That train has left the station; who will warn all the passengers of the structurally compromised bridge just ahead? Ready the medical/rescue teams, disaster…
Golden Winter (#4-031)
Art and Soul of the Magic Valley starts this week. Silas Thompson Fine Art has another entry in this year’s Art and Soul of the Magic Valley contest. You can join Silas this Saturday (April 19) from 11:00 AM -2:00 PM at Rudy’s-A Cook’s Paradise in Twin Falls for a live painting to kick off this years…
Recent Preaching at Eastside Baptist
This past Sunday (Palm Sunday) at Eastside Baptist Church in Twin Falls, Idaho. an overview of the book of Malachi