Now to Him who is able to do far more abundantly beyond all that we ask or think, according to the power that works within us, to Him be the glory in the church and in Christ Jesus to all generations forever and ever. Amen. (Ephesians 3:20-21 NASB)... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
Where the bible clearly addresses motherhood, humanity’s greatest need is not a godly mother. “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might.” When we have a right, high view of... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
Silas Thompson has an entry in the Art and Soul of the Magic Valley art contest. This is the largest art contest in the Magic Valley. This is a contest decided by the viewing public. Good thing I took an art appreciation course my first year at... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
As I read bible based sermons of old or new I hear a strong warning always present to not imitate the ways of the world. When I read old sermons warning the church of their attraction to trendy ways of gathering crowds, I sadly look at the my own... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
Last Friday I drove from Twin Falls, Idaho to Salmon, Idaho for the third year of Preacher School. To get to Salmon, Idaho from Twin Falls one drives through some of the most spectacular places in the intermountain west. ... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
To the Lord’s people who gather at Longview Heights Baptist Church in Olive Branch, Mississippi, Today, I write you with deep appreciation. You must first of all be thinking… “who is this letter from?” The reality that you and I... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
To the Lord’s people who gather at Salmon Valley Baptist Church in Salmon, Idaho, About three weeks ago I received an email from Scott Hanberry. He informed me and invited me to consider attending this year’s Preacher School. After I... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
Is there anyone here that can say, “I’m as good as I wish to be.”? The longing for revival comes while on that narrow and difficult path. Like many, I hear people talk about revival but I wonder if we know what revival even... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
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... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
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 the Gay Christian. The target of this book appears to be toward rational... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
