Here are three amigos amigas from our church family. One of the brothers in our church played on the basketball team, “Idaho Taters” in a fun spiff with the Harlem Ambassadors last night at the Idaho Falls High School Gym.
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The Relationship of Jesus and Satan
In Ammon, Idaho, we are getting geared up for the theme this weekend: “Worship of the Creator”.
On Saturday (March 19) , Berean Baptist Church is hosting a “Gospel in the Stars” Conference. The catered breakfast begins at 8:00 a.m., followed by three morning teaching sessions on the topic.
On Sunday (March 20), we will be focusing on Paul’s words in Colossians 1:15-20. In the evening, 6:00 p.m., we will join Grace Baptist Church in Rexburg, Idaho for worship accompanied with musical instrumentalists and a chalk drawing.
In reflecting today on the truths in Colossians 1:15-20, we know it was Jesus who created Satan. The existence of Satan enhances the preeminence of the Lord of glory.
The Last Traditional Moralists
Jettboy speaks as a true LDS Idahoan in his latest post: The Last True Traditional Moralists.
“Lord, I believe; help my unbelief”
In my One Year Bible reading back in February, I passed over these words in Mark 9:24.
They could be my words.
Related to this, I like what Tim Keller wrote in his latest book, King’s Cross:
Through Jesus we don’t need perfect righteousness, just repentant helplessness, to access the presence of God. Jesus could have told the man, “I am the glory of God in human form. Purify your heart, confess all your sins, get rid of all your doubts and your double-mindedness. Once you have surrendered to me totally and can come before me with a pure heart, then you can ask for the healing you need.” But Jesus doesn’t say that–not at all (p. 128).
Evangelicals (NAE) & LDS Today in Utah
There is a big event today in Utah.
So who can be the first to let me know who the LDS representative will be for the dialogue?
And do you think these CEO evangelicals are enjoying the beauty of Utah and wondering if they can support a LDS politician for the American Presidency?
What kind of evangelical are you?
Roger Olson is seeking to get to the roots of what kind of evangelical are you? (HT: Greg Linscott)
Btw, LDS friends, what kind of Latter-Day Saint are you?
Substitionary Sacrifice
Tim Keller in King’s Cross, p. 168
It bears repeating: All love, all real, life-changing love, is substitutionary sacrifice. You have never loved a broken person, you have never loved a guilty person, you have never loved a hurting person except through substitionary sacrifice.
Two Important Posts for the Intermountain Corridor
My friend, Bob, has highlighted two posts recently, which I consider very important as we think of real heart issues in the Corridor. Give them a read.
Is Cultural Conservatism the Same as Theological Conservatism?
Basketball in the I-15 Corridor
1. I tip my hat to Madison High School in Rexburg, Idaho for beating Skyview in overtime, 53-51, and taking the 4A Boys State Championship. Congratulations to coach Bill Hawkins. And good job, guys, for maintaining the pressure against Kyle Dranginis (the all-pro headed to Gonzaga University).
2. And I have been keeping up with BYU, since the action taken against Brandon Davies for violating the Honor Code. The team is holding their own. Fredette and the Cougars secured the top seed in the Mountain West Conference.
Ex Nihilo
Let the Baptists speak up about this. It is one of the core topics of debate in the I-15 Corridor.
Jesus in Idaho Falls 