At the beginning of May 2008 . . .

Dan in Idaho Falls was not a happy camper.
I wonder if he is still unhappy by those who believe in a Creator.

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Photos by Alex in Idaho

Beautiful.
Check them out here.
Do you all see why we live in Idaho? 

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Where Is God? (Sunday Message by John Lovegrove)

Friends, here is a new facet for the blog.  Pastor John Lovegrove of Shelley Baptist Church in Shelley, Idaho will be regularly feeding me his Sunday morning notes.  This is the first sermon.

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The biggest evangelical church in Idaho?

What about Jim Putman and Real Life Ministries up in Post Falls, Idaho?

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Idaho pastor challenging the atheist

I appreciate the headline announcement at this blog, Coram Deo.

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Memorial Day & Idaho Christian Leaders

Have you heard of Gregg Anderson and Capitol Ministries Idaho?
I have been enlightened to the Bible ministry going on with Idaho politicians.
Idaho Representative Brandon Durst, District 18 – “I am truly blessed
knowing that Capitol Ministries is there to intercede on my behalf.  Even
if I am unable to attend the weekly Bible studies, it is comforting [...]

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Preacher thoughts by the dead & living on Christ’s sacrifice

Around 120 years ago, Charles Spurgeon wrote,
If ever there should come a wretched day when all our pulpits shall be full of modern thought, and the old doctrine of a substitutionary sacrifice shall be exploded, then will there remain no word of comfort for the guilty or hope for the despairing.  Hushed will be for [...]

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Idaho4HisGlory conference, post #5

In our first Idaho4HisGlory day conference held not too long ago in Ashton, Idaho:  Chris taught on the glory of God in general revelation; I spoke on the Trinity; and Jason Ehmann proclaimed the eternality of God.
Before I share some words from Jason’s session in an upcoming post, let me warm your thoughts to God’s [...]

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The Giving Tree

Last night, my family went to the I.F. 2008 Petite Ballet performance at the Claire Gale auditorium.  Involving two of my daughters as students, the Petite Ballet Studio under the direction of Kristen Clayton, presented the show, “The Giving Tree”.  I enjoyed it.
I would like to highlight three things (really, they are related):
1.  My wife organized The Giving Tree [...]

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Encouragement for the Intermountain Pastor

First, a book review:  Frank chipped in a book review on “the ordinary pastor.”  Should such a servant be discouraged? 
Secondly, a description and a few words from the suffering Servant:  He grew up before Jehovah, yet look at His unattractiveness (Isa. 53:1-3).  He honestly but triumphantly declares,
I have laboured in vain, I have spent my strength for nought, and in [...]

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