Wednesday, January 22, 2025

ARTICLES BY CHRIS BASSETT

Bridging the gap

In today’s hyper-polarized world there are more than enough issues that can set people against one another. Jesus was aware of our propensity to want to tribalize and become hyper-partisan. He also knew that truth would be questioned. He described how the enemy (the deceiver) works; through deception, twisting of …
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Radiating with hope in Christ

Hope is a curious thing. When things are going well we can see past our daily activities with hope. At different moments like a wedding, birth, or graduation we have hope that gives us strength to persevere. Unfortunately, life isn’t always full of hope-filled circumstances with pain and setbacks plaguing …
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

Jesus empowers women

For those who call Sandpoint home, this is the week where the world begins to spin in a normal rotation. Routines are implemented, school is in session and the vacations are usually over with. Most people go back to slower traffic and a simpler pace. We know that God is …
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Praying together in community

Life is busy. Church can be busy. Family is busy. Sports, social events, work and other priorities often keep us spinning our wheels. Some of us have learned the power of rest during the busy-ness, but most of us run until we can’t run any more. My hope is that …
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Blessing is a lifestyle

Blessing is our lifestyle
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 7 YEARS AGO

National Day of Prayer celebration announced

For over a decade local Christ-followers have gathered on the first Thursday of May to pray for our nation and region. Our theme this year is “For Your Great Name’s Sake! Hear Us … Forgive Us …Heal Us!” Taken from Daniel 9:19, which says, “O Lord, listen! O Lord, forgive! …
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Aligning priorities for growth in 2017

Every New Year, the desire to change often brings resolutions, commitments and gym memberships. I believe that if we are looking for lasting change these are great steps to take in order to move forward with the future that you desire for yourself. Of course, the simple disciplines of Scripture …
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 8 YEARS AGO

A humble prayer

Thursday, May 5, at Farmin Park in Downtown Sandpoint, we will be observing the National Day of Prayer. This day was established in 1952 by a joint resolution of the United States Congress, and signed into law by President Harry S. Truman.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

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