Applied Theology
I just read that Geert Wilders has been acquitted of his hate speech charges for voicing his opinions about Islam. This is good news for the whole world. If you haven't followed the story, or you are not aware of its importance, see here or here or even here.
Remember those in prison as though in prison with them...
I will be out of the country for a few weeks, but I wanted to leave you with a painfully good question that comes to us from a Jew: "Why don't Christians help Christians?" The question was asked by Dennis Prager with reverent concern for the health of American Christianity. His article (read it here)... Continue Reading →
Spring is supposed to be the time of blossoming life. Flower buds burst forth with petals gleaming white against the grassy green canvas of trees and lawns. Purple, pink, and yellow splash throughout the portrait we call spring. It is springtime. But in Kentucky, spring has brought violent storms, tornadoes, and rain. Lots of rain.... Continue Reading →
The glory of sports could not compare with the glory of Christ.
I have been posting news concerning Christians in Egypt for the past few months. On at least 2 occasions, I have posted under the title "Out of Egypt" (see here and here). Now, the folks at International Christian Concern have begun a new blog specifically designed to keep us up to date about the persecution... Continue Reading →
In his mid-twenties, Mikail Nabil has determined to make his life count. Like many Americans of the same age, Mr. Nabil spends his days keeping his friends and followers up to date through his blog posts and social networks. And, also like many Americans, Mr. Nabil is not afraid to share his political views. Unlike... Continue Reading →
Should the Christian pray for Satan? If anyone stands in need of prayer it is Satan. He is facing the most awful form of eternal torment for his role in leading humans astray and in fueling the flames of rebellion against the Creator and against his redeemer. Satan is referred to as the father of... Continue Reading →
Recently, a friend and brother in Christ bombarded me with a dozen or so questions pertaining to aspects of the Christian faith which have recently been puzzling him. I asked and received permission from him to post my responses here on this blog, thinking that if he has these questions, then others may have them... Continue Reading →
The position of "pastor's wife" is a difficult one at any time in any place, but this recently released video of Sabina Wurmbrand puts it in a whole new light. Sabina's husband, Richard, was the founder of Voice of the Martyrs. Her story is almost as dramatic as his. This new video tells her story... Continue Reading →
You have probably never led a battalion of soldiers into battle. You have never trembled from mortar blasts near at hand; but, somehow, you feel that you have been to war. You know that children are a blessing, but you also know that you need to sit for about 10 minutes in ceremonial silence each... Continue Reading →
Parents be encouraged. There are two recent studies which indicate that your involvement with your children is irreplaceable. The most important figures in a child's life are his parents. Check out the full article, and be encouraged, parents. You are the greatest!
Fasting: I had a friend once who was greatly confused by God’s inaction. My friend had fasted for 40 hours in relation to a job he was pursuing. At the end of the fast, he learned that someone else got the job. His disbelief at another candidate being promoted turned into something of a crisis... Continue Reading →
Our church has just begun a three-week prayer and fasting campaign for our community. We long to see Christ exalted in our county. We are hungry for souls captured in sin to be set free. We are not blind to our own shortcomings either. So, in weakness, we submit ourselves before the Almighty in the... Continue Reading →
The point of the Gospel of John is to demonstrate that Jesus is God so that the reader of the gospel would trust his soul into the care of this Jesus. Folks who cannot see the divinity of Jesus in the gospel of John have not yet understood the gospel. In fact, the reality of... Continue Reading →
Gregory C. Cochran 