The Holy Spirit inspired the writer of Hebrews to remind the Lord’s people that some  Gospel-saturated disciples will be “ill-treated by a world that was too evil to see their worth.” (Hebrews 11:37-38, Phillips) Boise pastor,... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
Likely you will notice the social media blitz and the hash-tags #freesaeed appearing throughout the day. Be sure of this, ‘truth is lacking’ in most political offices in our land today. The Lord is indeed displeased that there is no... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
On December 4, 2013, many are being intentional to pray for the release of Boise pastor, Saeed Abedini. The Bible teaches believers to not be in shock when the Lord’s people are mistreated for living gospel saturated lives. This is missing... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
There are many around the nation (USA) who are setting December 4 aside to put the face of Boise pastor, Saeed Abedini, back in front of the American people. I too will be joining the massive social media day of awareness. Like many of you, several... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
It is always a blessing to gather with family. When we are unable to travel to spend time with parents or grandparents we make the most of our time and invite all who can to gather with us at the meetinghouse of Eastside Baptist Church. We had... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
By Order of the President of the United States of America. Abraham Lincoln, October 3, 1863 “The year that is drawing towards its close, has been filled with the blessings of fruitful fields and healthful skies. To these bounties, which are so... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
I pick up the review of Steve Lawson’s book “The Gospel Focus of Charles Spurgeon” in chapter 3 (page35). The chapter title is “Sovereign Grace”. The never ending debate between Calvinism and Arminianism had all but... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
Sunday I downloaded my free copy of “the Gospel Focus of Charles Spurgeon” by Steve Lawson. Yesterday, I started reading it. Today I’m attempting to put into words the value of recommending this book to all readers. Ligonier... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
Today, the Times News Editorial Board published a strongly opinionated piece about the Idaho liquor laws. I’m not opposed to their having a strong opinion, it’s their paper, their freedom. But I take issue with the conclusion that the... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]