There is a great song in the Baptist Hymnal titled, "Am I a Soldier of the Cross." The tune is stale; so, our music leader freshened it up. Our musicians livened it up even more with a military-sounding cadence, which simulates the church militant, striving to be faithful as soldiers of Christ in truth arrayed.... Continue Reading →
Sin’s Resilience
Sin seeks to kill and destroy, and it never stops. The case of 38 year-old Marcus Schrenker is a typical example of how sin seeks to destroy. This young man, once a financial manager, swindled unsuspecting investors of millions of dollars in Indiana. He continued to practice after his license expired. When he was about... Continue Reading →
Defying the Doubters
Senior ESPN sports writer Pat Forde has a great article concerning Tim Tebow. This article details why I like Tim Tebow so much and why I cheer for the Florida Gators. In a world so jaded with cynics, Tim Tebow is good medicine. Enjoy.
A Little Perspective
The problem in the Middle East is obviously deep-rooted. This video demonstrates just how deeply rooted the hatred runs.
The Way of the World
The world hates us, right? One wonders, then, why the Muslim world especially accepts help from our military. This story is the follow up to the Somali "pirates" story that broke a couple of months ago. Apparently, the ship was ransomed for $3 million. In a stroke of poetic justice, the "pirates" drowned when their... Continue Reading →
Cowboy Church
Ok, I am probably going to get in trouble with my family here, but I have to get this out in the open. Even though my nephew (PBR professional bull rider) is a member of a cowboy church, I don't think I like the idea of cowboy church. Maybe that isn't the right way to... Continue Reading →
In All Fairness
Here is the story of a wedding (sort of). One wonders why this particular chapel on the beach was chosen for the union. Maybe it was the beautiful sunset. Maybe it was the sandy beach. Maybe it was the waves. Or… maybe it was the fact that a Christian ministry owned the seaside chapel. Maybe... Continue Reading →
Um… That’s Not the 1st Command
Read this article, and you will know why the evangelical embrace of the Green movement is worrisome to me. Specifically, the Green movement is a fusion of bad theology with bad science. Call it a "Con-fusion." This article, unfortunately, illustrates some of the muddle-headed thinking of Christians when it comes to the Green movement. ... Continue Reading →
What Are We in For?
Before looking to the government for solutions to our financial problems, maybe we should look at the track record of government for solving other problems in the past. In 1973, there was an OPEC oil embargo which led to an energy crisis. Because of our being “caught over a barrel,” President Carter put the government... Continue Reading →
Hate Crimes?
Two issues have surfaced of late which put a spotlight on hate crimes. Hate crimes legislation—like the concept of tolerance—is a politically coercive attempt to wrestle morality from its historic moorings to soothe the consciences of those who are viscerally (though typically not reasonably) opposed to the Judeo-Christian mores of America’s past. Two recent incidents... Continue Reading →
Typical
Here is yet another example of irresponsible reporting (at least the headline). In this report, however, the writers are forced to admit the obvious. The "immigrants" mentioned in the headline are Muslim terrorists, no doubt about it. Their intention was to kill American soldiers. Calling them "immigrants," though I suppose it is technically true, is actually... Continue Reading →
Irony of Tolerance
So, in last week's conversation, we ran into a possible impasse concerning tolerance. The issue surrounded Rick Warren and his invitation to pray at Obama's Inauguration. Yesterday, the AP ran this story, which demonstrates precisely what I was saying in last week's posts (and comments). Rick Warren is actually viewed as a model for tolerance,... Continue Reading →
Tolerance Defined
So, in the blog yesterday, I was asked for my definition of tolerance. Here it is. Tolerance is a warmed up crock of cow dung, in my opinion. It stinks and provides nothing that satisfies. It is a specious, anti-Christian attempt to redefine issues of truth and justice under the auspices of political power, which... Continue Reading →
Tolerance, huh?
Everybody's supposed to be tolerant nowadays. That is code language, of course, for giving full approval to homosexuality. When it comes to gays and lesbians, tolerance takes a different turn, as this episode so colorfully illustrates. Obama has angered gays and lesbians by inviting Rick Warren to offer a prayer at the inauguration. All the... Continue Reading →
Justice and Freedom?
Tolerance and fairness have taken the place of freedom and justice in America. Tolerance and fairness are decided by those who wield power. Freedom and justice were Christian ideas based in the nature of God and in the judgment of God. Get rid of God, and you get rid of freedom and justice. If ever... Continue Reading →
Gregory C. Cochran 