- The Chasm (2011) by Randy Alcorn
- God and Dog (2010) by Wendy Francisco
- It is Well (2010) by Mark Dever & Michael Lawrence
- Defined by Christ (2010) by Toni Sorenson
- He Will Give You Rest (2010) by Holzapfel & Strathearn
- Even the Prophet Started Out As A Deacon (2010) by Shane Barker
- Think (2010) by John Piper
- If the Foundations Be Destroyed (1994) by Chick Salliby
- Uneclipsing the Son (2011) by Rick Holland
- Gospel Meditations for Men (2011) by Chris Anderson & Joe Tyrpak
- Our Haggadah: Uniting Traditions for Interfaith Families (2011) by Cokie & Steve Roberts
- The Egyptian File (2011, Teacher’s Book) by Answers in Genesis
- Galatians: Law & Grace, Companions in Redemption (2001) by Steve Salter
- Did The Resurrection Happen . . . Really? (2011) by Josh McDowell & Dave Sterrett
- Augustine’s Confessions: A Biography (2011) by Garry Wills
- The Council of Dads (2010) by Bruce Feiler
- Generous Justice (2010) by Timothy Keller
- Unashamed (2000) by Francine Rivers
- The Hunger Games (2008) by Suzanne Collins
- Catching Fire (2009) by Suzanne Collins
- Mockingjay (2010) by Suzanne Collins
- Idaho Bicycling Street Smarts (2005)
Webelos Den Leader on Middle Teton
Mormon Beliefs & Christian Creeds
Michael Otterson seems to be starting his own series on differences and similarities of Mormonism and Christianity.
Glenn Beck & Israel
Dr. Mike Evans thinks that Glenn Beck is a modern day Jeremiah. (HT: SI)
Records of Mitt Romney’s Giving
“Though Romney hasn’t released his personal tax returns, he has given away millions through the Tyler Charitable Foundation, whose records are publicly available.
“From 2000 to 2009, Romney and his wife gave $6.4 million through the foundation, with $4.6 million of that then going to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, where Romney is a member. The second-highest recipient of the Romneys’ gifts is the Mormon-affiliated Brigham Young University, where all five of their sons attended, underscoring the family’s commitment to their Mormon religion.”
(Sidenote Contrast – “Since 2000, [Rick] Perry and his wife Anita have donated to churches $12,668–or 0.47 percent of their income–according to their personal tax returns. They have not donated personal income to any other Christian nonprofits. . . . In 2007, when he reported income of over $1 million, he gave $90 to his church.”)
– World, August 27, 2011
LDS Seminary 2011-2012
High School seminary is about ready to start in Idaho Falls. But why are the 100’s of teens in town skipping over Genesis 1-5?
Perhaps the paid seminary profs might invite me as a guest speaker. Utilizing the scriptural data, I could introduce all our teens to the glorious Creator God of the universe.
Table Rock Hike
Growing a beard . . .
I am sporting a beard. Would you like to see my latest pic?
Does this distinguish me from approximately the 100 LDS bishops in the area? 🙂
Justification and sanctification
Kevin DeYoung and Tullian Tchividjian had an important conversation this spring.
Where do you stand on the relationship of justification and sanctification?
What do think is the position of the LDS General Authorities?
Some of my church family roots . . .
This weekend, my family is headed down to Grace Baptist Church in Elko, Nevada for their 25th anniversary and building dedication. Here is an order of the service for this Sunday.
Order of Morning Service
Music Prelude
Congregational Hymn # 317 & Fellowship Time……“The Way of the Cross Leads Home”…….John Fericks, Previous Deacon Chair
Welcome & Introduction of former ministers in attendance………………..Jeremy Ehmann, Assistant Pastor, Grace Baptist Church, Elko, NV
Announcements ………………………………………………………………………………..Shad Hutnyak, previous deacon.
Opening Prayer of Invocation…………………………………………………………….Andrew Adank, Interim Pastor of Grace Baptist Church, Kemmerer, WY.
Scripture Reading: Psalm 48:9-14; Psalm 84:1-12; Psalm 122:1-9……….Elon Todd Wood, Pastor of Berean Baptist Church, Ammon, ID.
Congregational Hymn # 44……………………………………………………..“To God Be The Glory”
Theme Explanation……………………………………………………………………………Forest Newton, former Pastor of Lighthouse Baptist Church, Winnemucca, NV.
Scripture Reading: 2 Corinthians 9:6-15…………………………………………………Anton Meyer, Deacon Chair.
Prayer of Thanksgiving…………………………………………………………………………….John Groff, Head Usher.
Offering.
Offertory Special Music………………………………………………………………………………….. Mixed Vocal Duet
Congregational Hymn # 68…………………………………………………………..“Holy, Holy, Holy.”
Choir Anthem………………………………………………………………………………………….“Press On”
Congregational Hymn…………………………………………………………“Hallelujah for the Cross”
Dedication Remarks
Poem of Dedication…………………………………………………………………………..Robert Latham, Deacon Secretary.
Prayer of Dedication…………………………………………………………………………….Ron Ehmann, Pastor of Mountainview Baptist Church & Director of Northwest Baptist Missions.
Special Music………………………………………………………………………………………………… Ladies Vocal Solo
Message…………………………………………………………………………………………….Wally Higgins, Previous Director of Northwest Baptist Missions & Pastor.
Invitation Appeal Hymn # 328……………………………………………………….“Only Trust Him.”
Closing Announcements.
Closing Prayer & Benediction…………………………………………………………………Myron Glatz, missionary of Grace & former pastor of mother church.
Postlude.






