Today’s O.T. reading – Numbers 13:1-14:45

The carcasses of you who have complained against Me shall fall in this wilderness, all of you who were numbered, according to your entire number, from twenty years old and above.  Except for Caleb the son of Jephunneh and Joshua the son of Nun, you shall by no means enter the land which I swore I would make you dwell in.  But your little ones, whom you said would be victims, I will bring in, and they shall know the land which you have despised.  (Numbers 14:29-31)

Good things ahead for these teenagers and children.  But what do you think is in store for our teenagers and children in America?

Today’s N.T. reading – Mark 10:32-52

Blind Bartimaeus knew the way of the gospel:

“Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!”

Even more so than listening to Mitt Romney last week in Skyline High School . . .

And better than enjoying Ron Paul at the beginning of this week . . .

The political hightlight occurred for me last night at the packed-out, historical Bonneville County Republican Caucus — Pastor Dave Bass of the New Geneva Orthodox Presbyterian Church lead the thousands of us in prayer.  And he led us directly to the One wherein our hope lies . . . the Messiah.

(Do you know him?  Check out one of his messages, “Remember Your Christian Roots, America!”)

From today’s Bible reading in Proverbs in Idaho Falls . . .

When pride comes, then comes shame;

But with the humble is wisdom (Proverbs 11:2).

– taken from The NKJV Daily Bible

What would Jesus Christ being saying to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Idaho Falls?

I listened to Mitt Romney live today at Skyline High.   I am glad I went.  Mitt sought to rally us all around the Creator.  And I appreciate his highlighting this beautiful description of God.  But when it comes to Southeastern Idaho culture, let me express my disagreement with the community push of Mormonism as another Christian denomination alongside of what I believe.  Though the year is 2012, we still have some pretty deep disagreements over what are the foundational stones for Christianity.

Quickly, consider at least 5 tonight . . .

1.  Latter-day Saint – God does not create out of nothing.

a saint living in the latter days (that’s me) – God did and does create out of nothing.

2.  Latter-day Saint – God and man are the same species.

a saint living in the latter days – There is God.  And I am not.  And I never will be of the same species.

3.  Latter-day Saint – God and Jesus are not equal.

a saint living in the latter days – God and Jesus are equal.

4.  Latter-day Saint – You work to attain celestial glory

a saint living in the latter days – You work because you have celestial glory

5.  Latter-day Saint – A modern day prophet can correct or add to the Bible.

a saint living in the latter days – The Bible tells us everything we need to know now about the perfect Prophet.

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These first 5 are pretty significant discussion points, don’t you think?

Under the direction of director, K. Bruce Ford, the combined intermediate men’s and women’s choruses of Eagle Rock Junior High did a superb job last night singing, “Go Down Moses,” in their mid-winter concert.

Republican candidate Ron Paul is scheduled to make his first-ever presidential campaign appearance on Monday.

– Post Register (3/1/12)

It will be at the Civic Auditorium.

Tomorrow

Romney will participate in a 12:45 p.m. public rally at Skyline High School, Rebecca Caper said.  She is co-chairwoman of Romney’s Bonneville County campaign. . . . Those interested in participating in the free Idaho Falls rally can RSVP by sending an email to TeamID@mittromney.com

– Post Register (Wed., Feb. 29, 2012)

Are you voting yes for Mitt Romney?  Why or why not?

“And a multitude was sitting around Him; and they said to Him,

Look, Your mother and Your brothers are outside seeking You.

But He answered them, saying,

Who is My mother, or My brothers?

And He looked around in a circle at those who sat about Him, and said,

Here are My mother and My brothers! For whoever does the will of God is My brother and My sister and mother (Mark 3:32-35).

– taken from The NKJV Daily Bible

1. At Alliance Covenant Church – “Be Light” Missions Conference, March 2-4
2. At Calvary Chapel – Women’s Conference, Feb. 24, Men’s Conference, Feb. 25
3. At New Life Church – Men’s Retreat, Feb. 24-26
4. At Calvary Baptist Church – Week of Prayer & North America Mission Offering, March 5-11, Ski & Share, March 16-18
5. Indoor Bike-a-thon, sponsored by the Idaho Falls Rescue Mission, Feb. 25, Rocky Mountain Middle School