By the grace of God and for the glory of His name I’m pleased to give you a short update of how God continues to turn ashes to beauty. Â It happens like this multiple times every month. We pray, asking God to supply all that is needed for New... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
“Weary, working, plodding one, Wherefore toil you so? Cease your doing, all was done Long, long ago. “Till to Jesus’ work you cling By a simple faith, Doing is a deadly thing, Doing ends in death. “Nothing either great or small, Nothing, sinner, No,... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
I just finished an essay by Jeff Pollard, entitled Christian Modesty, the Public Undressing of America. For a thorough examination of the history of how public opinion has shifted in America in regards to clothing you should read this. Informative... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
“Speak to us pleasant words, prophesy illusions.” (Isaiah 30:10 NASB) Isaiah’s statements were for a people of another generation, but the demand of the unregenerate has remained the same. Speak to us what we want to hear and tell... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
In recent days, southern Idaho has experienced something that few residents ever have. Rain. Rain? Yes, rain! You would have to live in southern Idaho to get this. Around here, southern Idaho, we don’t expect much rain from late May into... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
This generation of the church is more captivated by a blockbuster thriller, superhero comics, social(-less) media, and hero worship of fictional characters portrayed by godless masses than the redeemer, Christ the Lord. This generation of the church... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
I’m sure I’ve not read every sermon that the late Vance Havner preached, but over the past several years I’ve read as many as I could get my hands on. Just recently I’ve reread some that have reminded me of how helpful it has... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
It’s that time of year again, “Sundays become optional” for some and the Lord of the sport becomes ruler of the Lord’s Day. This will be interpreted as legalism by some and misunderstood by others that enjoying a sport is... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
The following should only be considered as a recommendation, not as authoritative. Each participant is responsible for being a well informed and responsible hiker. Here is my recommended packing list for anyone planning on joining me on my 2014... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]