Is God and man the same species?

Late last night, I was looking at Isaiah 31. Isaiah 31:3 is a thunderclap to God’s people to not trust in men.  And just thinking about this verse, I know why.  The contrasts between God and men is unfathomable. On Sundays, I have had the privilege to teach an energetic group of 4th – 6th […]

HI4LDS Interviews with Previous Mormons – Trudy Stubbs

This will be the first of many upcoming HI4LDS interviews with previous Mormons. TODD:  In Idaho Falls, there is a wonderful couple, Tom and Faye Sauerbrun, who are members of our church family.  It was Faye, in particular, a great Precepts Bible study coordinator and teacher, who introduced me by email to her good friend, […]

I am right: Idaho is the hidden heaven of America.

Today’s frontpage of USA Today (Thursday, September 27, 2007) – “Which state has the fastest-growing economy?” With all due respect to Phoenix, Las Vegas and Orlando, the heart of American’s biggest economic boom is right here in Idaho.

Blake Ostler’s Summary for his new book

Jacob over at New Cool Thang is right. If there is any topic that causes my mind to explode with passion over doctrinal differences with my LDS friends, this is it. But godly evangelicals, from the 18oo’s and stretching into the new millennium, don’t murder Mormons because of these beliefs.  We don’t use pistols.  We use pens.  And […]

The Gringo Factor – last message in SLC at Grace Baptist

Last service with Dave Shumate You Are the Key (John 4:7, 9) 7 – There cometh a woman of Samaria to draw water.  Jesus saith unto her, Give me to drink. . . 9 – Then saith the woman of Samaria unto him, How is that thou, being a Jew, askest drink of me, which […]

Northwest Baptist Missions Miscellaneous in SLC

1.  Today, I became acquainted with the ministry of Baptist Youth Mission (BYM), headquartered in Sinclair, WY. 2.  I enjoyed seeing again the new video release of MTT Ministries in England, Ireland, and Scotland.  The organ in the historic John Knox church is incredible. 3.  Good reports on Fellowship Baptist Church in Meridian, Idaho.  Jeff and […]

The Ethics of Ministry to Illegal Immigrants – NWBM Conference in SLC

It is a sticky, controversial topic in America.  But in addressing the issues, Dave handed out seven page handouts to the listeners.  Excellent stuff.  Again, if your constant source of information on this theme has been “republican fundamentalist” (my choice of expression) talk radio, download this session for listening when it eventually appears on the […]

I love Utah culture!!!!!!

About a half mile to the west of our church building in Ammon, Idaho is the best burger joint in the country. Today, in West Valley City, Utah, my family ate a nice meal at Cracker Barrel.  But I did notice the food establishment located east, not too far down the street from Grace Baptist Church. Arctic […]

Some Web-Based Information Regarding Hispanics

This is provided by MGM International (www.mgmi.org) and David Shumate, General Director Here is a snippet of the lecture handout as he worked through the various resources on the internet:

Bacilio Alfero – Mission Gospel Ministries International

“Islam has reached 70,000 Hispanics this past year.” – a startling statement to begin with . . . in other words, this speaker is trying to light a fire under us to see the opportunity.  Do we have a willing heart to minister to Hispanics?  Understand the Culture of Hispanics 1.  Don’t talk bad about […]