As Christians we have a worldview that God created this world, the entire universe and we were created in His image. Man turned from God and we have been in a fallen world ever since, however from the beginning there was a plan of redemption — the birth and crucifixion …
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“For everything in the world — the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life — comes not from the Father but from the world.” — 1 John 2:16
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In April of 2019 we did a column about a local Trail Life troop led by Steve Meyer at Candlelight Church. Trail Life is relatively new and began as an alternative to Boy Scouts. Steve had an amazing story of how he led a group of teenage boys on a …
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“Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.” -Romans 12:2
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I would hope that our column last week on creation versus an evolutionary beginning laid the groundwork for a Theistic worldview. For instance, the Christian worldview affirms the existence of an ordered, physical universe created by an eternal, transcendental, personal God, who is inherently benevolent, loving and thoughtful. This God …
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One of the most basic questions every person is confronted with is, “Where did I come from?” A sense that the universe and our world was designed is an intuitive awareness that is found in virtually all cultures around the world. Colossians 1:16 says, “For by Him all things were …
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“Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ” 2 Corinthians 10:5
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June 21 is Father’s Day, which is a celebration of fatherhood, paternal bonds, and the influence of fathers in society. Many will hear a sermon regarding fathers but if you would rather see a sermon instead of listening, here is the life of Jeff Cheeseborough.
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Dan Fisher is a 61-year-old pastor from Edmond, Okla., who has become a student of American history and in particular regarding our founders and shapers of America from the Revolution through the Constitution. Dan and his wife, Pam, have been in North Idaho the past week giving their presentation on …
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This column was going to address the challenges faced by the church historically in the midst of unemployment, the virus upheaval and dramatic change. What a difference a week makes! The church faces challenges like never before and yet, the issues never change. To paraphrase C.S. Lewis, we’ve abandoned character …
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We are having three days of observance close together. A few weeks ago it was Mother’s Day, this Monday will be Memorial Day and next Sunday will be Pentecost Sunday.
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“If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land.” — II Chronicles 7:14
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This “lockdown” or quarantine has been something none of us have experienced before and the effects are many. The baseball, soccer and track meets are canceled. Movie theaters, concerts and events not happening. Many are not able to work and students are home instead of in school.
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We have some great local resources for men’s ministries in the churches and men’s groups in general. We have highlighted a couple of these in the past.
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Don’t you just love the anticipation of spring? The days are growing longer, the air feels warmer, and the trees are starting to bud. New life is just ahead. Here at Open Arms Real Choices Clinic, we are also eagerly anticipating our upcoming season. Everyone involved — whether it’s the …
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The column last week about George Washington and the theme of God’s hand on our country and leaders generated quite a bit of interest and comment. Many expressed that we need another “awakening” or revival in our country. Surprisingly to me were the people who were unfamiliar with Whitefield or …
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Love INC is not new across the country but relatively new in Kootenai County. We did a column about Love INC locally on Jan. 1, 2019, and thought it time to check back in.
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It has been nearly two years since we started this column and our very first one was an interview with Pastor Tim Remington, who has seen more than 3,100 people with addictions go through their program over many decades. We thought this might be a good time to check in …
There are many of the "My Turn" columns that need a response, correction or clarification; however, I normally decide to ignore the misinformation and move on. The column in Saturday's paper entitled "Why I belong to a union" by the CEA President Derek Kohles gave such an unbelievable view of …
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Over the past few decades we have had a "rights" explosion on the legal landscape. We now have criminal rights, women's rights, children's rights, gay rights, animal rights and the list goes on. Certainly we have seen the growth of litigation and without a doubt one of the major causes …
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We will all be faced with a deciding vote on the first steps of education reform in November and it is important that everyone understand what is proposed and what is at stake. Idahoans will vote on three referenda aimed at repealing what may be one of the most sweeping …
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I have to congratulate Karl Kime for his excellent column on the state of our culture as represented by the obsession with tattoos. I do have to take exception with a few points that he made.
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In a previous column I mentioned the challenge facing Idaho because of the unfunded liability of the Public Employee Retirement System (PERSI). This is a defined benefit plan much like Social Security in which the employee and employer make a contribution to the plan and there will be a lifetime …
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The battle continues in Idaho over education reform and changes in collective bargaining. We are not alone in Idaho with the debates and rallies over these issues and in fact we are being overshadowed with what is going on in Wisconsin and other states. What we have to realize through …
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As I followed the deliberations of the state Legislature and the education proposals, I was amazed to read the articles in the Coeur d'Alene Press and thought surely they must be covering two different issues. The headlines alone gave the entire story: "Educators First" and "Collective Protection" screamed at us …
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