Author Archives: Todd Wood
Idaho’s need for water
I read this week in the local newspaper that “Idaho is listed as leading the nation, with residents using 168 gallons of water per person per day (the national average is 88 gallons per day).” We are thankful for water … Continue reading
The Letters of John
The Letters of John (Revised Edition) Publisher – Inter-Varsity Press: Grand Rapids, Michigan, 1988 Author – John R. W. Stott I have benefited by any commentary written by Stott. He is reverent to the text. He is scholarly. He is fair … Continue reading
Soldier’s Heart
Soldier’s Heart – Being the Story of the Enlistment and Due Service of the Boy Charley Goddard in the First Minnesota Volunteers. (Idaho Falls Public Library Call # is YA FIC Paulsen, G) Publisher – Delacorte Press: New York, New … Continue reading
Established by grace
Taken from today’s reading in The NKJV Daily Bible: “For it is good that the heart be established by grace . . .” (Hebrews 13:9b) You have all probably heard this acronym before, but I repeat it again. Grace is … Continue reading
Visions of God
I have been reading the book of Ezekiel in my daily Bible reading. Amazing things happened by the river. Ezekiel writes, I was among the captives by the River Chebar, that the heavens were opened and I saw visions of … Continue reading
Copper Rill
The staff ladies at this place serve you with enthusiastic smiles. The Copper Rill is located in the brick Eagle Rock Station on the west bank of the Snake River. I ate lunch here with my mother. We ate sumptuously: steak marsala soup, shrimp … Continue reading
Hank the Cowdog: Faded Love
Hank the Cowdog: Faded Love Publisher – Puffin Books: New York, New York, 1986 Author – John R. Erickson After reading Erickson’s book, Story Craft, I decided to pick up a “Hank the Cowdog” book from the Idaho Falls Public … Continue reading
Reformation Day
This Friday, October 31, is Reformation Day. In a bold move, 497 years ago, Martin Luther presented his 95 thesis of protest to the Catholic (universal) Church. It sparked a roaring fire of reformation in western civilization. Part of our Christian heritage is the story of how … Continue reading
Keefer’s Island Restaurant & Catering
Keefer’s is located within the Shilo Inn on the west bank of the Snake River in Idaho Falls. New name. New management. New opportunities. My family dropped in on a beautiful Sunday afternoon. We practically had the whole place to … Continue reading
Smitty’s Pancake and Steak House
The Smitty’s Pancake and Steak House has been a favorite in Idaho Falls for many, many, many years. My parents took me here when I was a little kid. When you step inside, the first thing that you might notice … Continue reading
Providence Downtown - Roots by the River 