Like Russ Moore, I am concerned about the people along the Gulf Coast in Mississippi and Louisiana. Also like Russ, I grew up along the Gulf Coast (except I was privileged to be from the Louisiana side). His blog does so much to point out what is good and right about our concern for creation. ... Continue Reading →
Craig’s List (of Sex Traffic)
[First of all, I am back from the Philippines mission; so, I can blog again. It is good to be home.] According to this New York Times article, Craig's List is a major contributor to the sex trafficking business in the U.S. I have written about such trafficking in the U.S. before. My friend Dr.... Continue Reading →
New Ideas Aren’t New
As is often the case, someone comes up with a new idea that is going to alter humanity and forever redirect our course for the good. The healthcare bill is an example of such a hope-filled new idea. However, the healthcare bill contains within it some very old ideas, too, such as the idea that... Continue Reading →
Principles and Power
I am an optimist. I know the outcome--that all things will work together for good for those who love the Lord. So, I am an optimist. Yet, I am not optimistic about Obamacare ever being overturned. I hope it is. I will support the repeal of this terribly invasive healthcare reform. I don't think it... Continue Reading →
Consider What Congress Is Saying
I'm not an anti-government fanatic, and neither are you probably. We understand that government has a role to play in our lives. Government is necessary for protecting us all and for maintaining order where sin might otherwise abound. That being said, this new Obamacare legislation is egregious. Just think about what it is going to... Continue Reading →
The Little Ones
A song by Phil Keaggy asks, "Who will speak up for the little ones, helpless and half-abandoned?" It seems that no Democrat in America will any longer. When Bart Stupak caved in to pressure from the national Democratic Party earlier today, he sent the message loudly and clearly that abortion is at the heart of... Continue Reading →
Catholic Clarification
I saw a news article yesterday stating that 59,000 nuns joined together to support the Obama health care plan, which had been opposed by U.S. bishops because of its funding of abortions. Well, today, Kathryn Jean Lopez sets the record straight for Roman Catholics. According to this blog post from KJL, the number of signatories... Continue Reading →
Pro Choice Advocate Agrees with Tebow
This article highlights the commentary from Sally Jenkins, a pro-choice sportswriter from the Washington Post. Her comments are certainly fair and demonstrate that there can still be civil disagreement in America. Though she does not agree completely with Tebow's pro-life advocacy (she is pro-choice), she does understand how critical it is for him to have... Continue Reading →
So. Baptists Accused Kidnapping
I had heard that the churches involved in the Haiti incident with orphaned children were not Southern Baptist churches, but this BP article states that the 2 Idaho churches were Southern Baptist. The situation is not at all clear. Obviously, kidnapping was not the goal, but that has been one of the charges against the... Continue Reading →
Eye Opening
This article from Heartbeat International is eye opening. Crisis pregnancy centers are located in areas where the least abortions are occurring. In the areas where the most abortions are occurring, there are few (if any) pregnancy centers. Read the article...
Sobering Sadness
I just read this sobering story about Major Philip Wise of the Salvation Army. It is a sad and sobering reminder of what a sin-sickened world we inhabit. You will want to be in prayer for this family. Major Wise along with his 3 young children were in front of the Salvation Army headquarters on... Continue Reading →
Under Fire in Uganda
For an interesting and engaging article, read this Christian Post article about the riff between Pastor Rick Warren and the evangelical leaders in Uganda, Africa. They are disturbed, confused, and angry about what they believe is his capitulation toward the gay agenda. Interesting ethical issues abound in this article.
Not Exactly
World Evangelical Leader and House Church Perspectives Diverge on Status of Religious Freedom in China ChinaAid December 19, 2009 BEIJING--Just before Thanksgiving, the World Evangelical Alliance issued a report on their visit with Three-self and state church leaders in China, calling the meetings "historic" and casting a positive light on the health of religion in... Continue Reading →
What’s Wrong with Animal Rights?
My daughter told me of an ad she saw which encouraged dog owners to get their dogs a massage this Holiday season in order to help the dogs deal with the stress. To say that we have gone too far in treating animals like humans is to say only what is obvious. It could all... Continue Reading →
Surprising Development
New York surprises again. This time, the Democrat majority in the state senate failed to pass a measure supporting gay marriage in the Empire State. Baptist Press has this story which tells of the tears and theology behind the political intrigue. I personally am surprised by this move because I was one of those who... Continue Reading →
Gregory C. Cochran 