Advent Devotional: WEEK THREE Introduction: Joy is a word often associated with the Advent season. It’s in the title of one of the most popular Christmas Carols, “Joy to the…
The Mercy of God Has Visited the City of Twin Falls, Today
It was Francis Schaeffer who first said, “Every abortion clinic should have a sign in front of it saying…” “Open by the permission of the church.” Over 15 years ago,…
Advent Devotional (Week Two)
Introduction: Is the Christmas season more like a full-throttle, peddle-to-the-metal, the wind blowing the patio furniture into the neighbors’ backyard kind of feeling? I have not been consistent in my…
Advent Devotional (Week ONE)
Introduction: I submit this for consideration for home use during December. Advent refers to the period of four weeks leading up to Christmas. It begins on the Sunday closest to…
Holidays Are Made for Good Storytelling
The art of crafting a great story that captures the mind, engages the soul, and encourages the imagination is a beautiful thing. John Bunyan has been a regular influencer on…
Exit Plan
Men, do you have an “exit plan”? Rick Stoltenburg will join us on Saturday, November 16, at 10AM in the Thanksgiving Room at Eastside Baptist Church to navigate a discussion…
What Happens in the Booth?
A recent campaign ad by one of the presidential candidates argues that “what happens in the booth stays in the booth.” It is an ad targeted at women voters encouraging…
Election Day(s)
The weekend before Election Day finds me thinking about Election Day. Between now and Election Day (the day I will be voting) I will share some final thoughts as I…
Melt Mine Eyes To Tears
Isaac Watts, writer of many hymns of the faith, wrote Alas! And Did My Savior Bleed in 1707. The words he wrote are some of the most profound in hymnology.…
Fall Eschatology Conference
www.eastsidebaptist.faith/conference-registration Conference Schedule:November 8 (NorthRidge Fellowship, Jerome, ID) 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM (Sessions 1 & 2)November 9 (NorthRidge Fellowship, Jerome, ID) 9:00 AM – Noon (sessions 3 & 4)…