There are downstream effects to a downward economy. We don't always think about all the consequences, but this economic downturn is hurting seminaries. There is a story from Christianity Today which gives an indication of where various seminaries are in this down time. One seminary has gone under. Will others follow?
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 →
Orissa Supreme Court
Praise the Lord for the good decision by the India Supreme Court which ruled that the Christians in Orissa deserve protection by the government. Troops have been sent to secure the region so that the Christians (who have been hiding in bushes for months) might return to their homes in safety. Read the story...
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 →
Farewell to a Catholic Priest
Today, we mourn the passing of a Roman Catholic priest who was a warrior for the truth. Father Richard John Neuhaus "slipped away" today (short obit here). Father Neuhaus was the long-time editor of First Things, a religious and cultural journal of importance. He was always provocative and insightful. For an introduction to his writings,... Continue Reading →
Rick Warren the Next Billy Graham?
Starr Parker doesn't think it is fair to compare Rick Warren with Billy Graham. In a recent article, she points out what she considers to be a major distinction between Warren and Billy Graham.
Islamic Exit?
The story I have linked here is fascinating. It details two cases where young Muslims have left Islam as a result of their realizing they were being used to kill. The first case was celebrated because the father of the Muslim man is also a leader of Hamas. In the first case, the young man... 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 →
Piper for Free
Piper’s ministry, Desiring God, has a great section which allows visitors access to 46 of his books… for Free! There are 46 John Piper books in pdf format available for you, free, just click here.
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 →
Help from an Atheist
This video is remarkable for its candor and convicting in its simplicity. If you are a Christian, then you need to hear from this atheist. The "Penn" half of "Penn and Teller" speaks about an encounter he had with a Christian. Effective evangelism?
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 →
Gregory C. Cochran 