Commander in Chief
It’s the most important statement in Scripture. Actually, in all of written literature. Actually, in the universe. “The Lord reigns.” It is a phrase that appears five times in Scripture, four of...
View ArticleEvangelism, the Holidays, & My Atheist Grandpa
Here we are again, launching into another holiday season. Most likely, many of us will be spending time with relatives of various spiritual persuasions both this weekend, and over the Christmas...
View ArticleIssac Watts and How to Think
As I look back, one of my greatest educational irritations is that I never was offered a class on thinking. Even if I was, I probably would not have taken it. Consequently, I operated contently with a...
View Article2016 Christmas Eve Service
Please join us on Saturday, December 24th from 6-7:15pm in the Pink Garter Theatre (50 West Broadway) as we celebrate the birth of Christ with singing and a message from God’s Word. Invite a...
View ArticleMen’s 2017 Winter Retreat
Where: This year’s men’s winter retreat will be held at Old Faithful Christian Ranch in Island Park, ID on January 13-15. Directions can be found here. Please keep in mind that we are not able to...
View ArticleWhy the Jewish Messiah is the Most Important Individual in History
What Christmas commemorates is big for many reasons. With the incarnation comes the Savior. For those who repent, there is justification, adoption, redemption, reconciliation, regeneration,...
View ArticleJohn MacArthur on Ministry Longevity
“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the course, I have kept the faith” (2 Tim. 4:7). Though he was facing a brutal death before the ink could dry, I imagine that the apostle Paul had great...
View ArticleLove and Irritability
It was a typical night waiting tables in the fine dining room of the country club. Napkins were creased, flowers centered, and tables angled just right. Then my manager came to me with a warning I’ll...
View ArticleWhy I Am Not a Buddhist
You hear it often these days in one form or another. “I’m not really religious, but if I was, I would be a Buddhist.” “I don’t believe in organized religion, but I hold to the ideas of Buddhism.”...
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Last week we posted an article which argued that the idea of a heavenly prayer language is untenable based on Jesus’ command concerning prayer in Matthew 6:7. Additional questions arise on the issue...
View ArticleResponding to Hard Circumstances: A God-Centered vs. Man-Centered Perspective
Hard circumstances surround us about as much as air. From a flat tire on a rainy day, to opposition from friends, to family scuffles, to grave illness, and more, we will not remain insulated from...
View ArticleAre Cessationists Dinitarians?
The claim is heard often these days. It usually goes something like this: “How could you cessationists believe that the miraculous spiritual gifts have ceased? You must not believe in the Holy...
View ArticleQuarter Cookout 2017
Cornerstone’s annual Quarter Cookout is one of our main outreach events in which we strive to display the Gospel in our love for our community, our love for Christ, and the direct proclamation of his...
View ArticleHelping Kids Handle Conflict
Whether we serve in a youth group, have kids of our own, or we are educators, almost all of us will interact with kids. And chances are, those interactions will involve helping them navigate conflict....
View ArticleKeeping the “Para” in Parachurch Ministries
It’s a question that arises often. “What is a parachurch ministry?” The “para” in parachurch comes from the Greek preposition which can communicate, “alongside” or “beside.” Generally, a parachurch...
View ArticleEaster Services
Good Friday Service Join us April 14th at 6pm as we gather to celebrate and remember Christ’s supreme sacrifice on the cross to pay for our sins. Child care will be provided for children 5 and under....
View Article2016 Christmas Eve Service
Please join us on Saturday, December 24th from 6-7:15pm in the Pink Garter Theatre (50 West Broadway) as we celebrate the birth of Christ with singing and a message from God’s Word. Invite a...
View ArticleThe Privilege is All Ours
An unusual amount of professional athletes reside in the town where I live. The adventurous mountain terrain attract them. Big name brands in the outdoor sports industry gobble up some of the most...
View ArticleReasons to Avoid Churches Who Will Not Practice Church Discipline
The biblical church discipline process described in Matthew 18:15-20 is often messy, costly, and accompanied by damage. The pain experienced is typically unmatched when a professing believer must be...
View ArticleAddiction Seminar
Addictions can be a source of significant destruction individuals’ lives. Families can be broken, lives lost, finances drained, and criminal activity propagated in the wake of addictive behavior....
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