I just got a copy of Dr. Mohler's first book. He has written in other books and edited books, but this is his first published work. The way I understand it, the book is a plea for Christians to engage the culture. Dr. Mohler argues for Christians to engage the culture instead of (1) retreating... Continue Reading →
Better and Abiding
Notice the text says that our possession is a better and abiding possession. It does not say that the possession we have in Christ is better because it is abiding, although this would make great sense. A possession that lasts is much better than one which can be lost, stolen, or destroyed (assuming, of course,... Continue Reading →
Death of Man
There’s a new book just out which is both informative and fascinating. The book by Dr. John West of the Discovery Institute chronicles the loss of our humanity throughout the 20th Century. Dr. West traces the loss of humanity through four areas of culture: criminal justice, social welfare, business, and sexuality. Dr. West’s book, Darwin... Continue Reading →
Bothered for Babies’ Sake
I am bothered this morning about the current political climate in America in general and in the Republican party in particular. I’m even bothered by the fact that politics bothers me so much. But it does, and it bothers me because it is a reflection of the kind of people we are. Our founding fathers... Continue Reading →
Baptist Minister…
The whole Baptist preacher thing is getting very old. I have read many articles concerning the political campaign of Mike Huckabee, and, in every single article, I read that he is an ordained Baptist minister. Now, why do you think that is such an important piece of information? My own premise is that it isn’t... Continue Reading →
Kenya Unrest
There is a tragic story out of Kenya today. I am sure you have seen or heard on the news that there is unrest in Kenya because of their recent elections. This story gives the details of a group fleeing into a church for shelter, only to realize that the mob surrounded the church and... Continue Reading →
Christians Whipped for Getting Married
This story is wrong on so many fronts. An earlier post of mine documents the reality of how you can "check out" of Islam but can never leave. This story takes the sad reality one step further. In this story, these two Christians were married, then later whipped because of it. Government over-reaching and Christian... Continue Reading →
Why I Like Mike
I am personally supporting Mike Huckabee for president, and the reason is simple. He is the only candidate with a clear and unambiguous commitment to the cause of preserving human life. I am not concerned with those who might charge me with being a "one issue" voter. I suppose there are some who will abide... Continue Reading →
Muslims in Hotel California
Dr. Patrick Sookhdeo of Barnabas Fund was recently interviewed concerning the differences between Islam and Christianity. I have read his work and have often been challenged (particularly in my Americanism; he is British). He has much firsthand knowledge of Islam. When asked for an example of how Islam differs from Christianity, Dr. Sookhdeo responded by... Continue Reading →
Fascinating Facts
There is a new publishing plant under construction which will become the largest Bible producing plant in the world. It’s in China! China, as you know, is Communist and, supposedly, atheistic. But the government knows how to make a buck, and there is such a demand for Bibles right now that the government is able... Continue Reading →
Free Will Thinking
Exodus offers a great lesson for us on the topic of free will. Exodus 25:2 says, Tell the sons of Israel to raise a contribution for Me; from every man whose heart moves him you shall raise My contribution... First, the majority of people alive during Moses' day did not contribute to the constructing of... Continue Reading →
Green Faith
The religion du jour is green. Green faith is the new holy grail for non-Christian Americans. I have linked an article which demonstrates just how pervasive this new religion intends to be, deriving moral guidelines from the supposed impact actions have on the environment. In this article, divorce will be ruled out because it has... Continue Reading →
Update on the Teddy Bear Crime
Thankfully, Gillian Gibbons, the British school teacher in Sudan convicted of insulting Islam by allowing her 7 year-old students name a Teddy Bear Muhammad, has been released. She was pardoned by the government, considering the fact that she has been in prison since November 25. She must now leave Sudan. Reading this article leaves one... Continue Reading →
Sudan Muslims Not Peaceful
This excerpt from the AP story on the Great Teddy Bear caper speaks for itself: KHARTOUM, Sudan - Thousands of Sudanese, many armed with clubs and knives, rallied Friday in a central square and demanded the execution of a British teacher convicted of insulting Islam for allowing her students to name a teddy bear "Muhammad."... Continue Reading →
Is This Not Insane?
The Muslim government of Sudan has convicted the 54 year old British school teacher for her insidious role in the great Teddy bear caper of '07 (See post below on Muslim justice). Gillian Gibbons was convicted of insulting Islam and sentenced to 15 days in jail. The British government tried to intervene but pressure was... Continue Reading →
Gregory C. Cochran 