Applied Theology
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 →
Debate: Does the 9.0 earthquake and tsunami in Japan call into question the safety of nuclear power? - Natural Disasters - Helium. The debate over the use of nuclear power is on. Feel free to read the article linked above and weigh in here.
The Assyrian International News Agency offers the latest update on the case of Christians in Egypt. According to their news report, the Egyptian army feels free to lash out at Christians. From the story, Lawyer Hany Ramsis, one of the organizers of the sit-in who was present at the time of the attack, told Coptic... Continue Reading →
Below is the beginning of a research proposal I wrote, but I never submitted it. Instead, I wrote my dissertation, which was, basically, a New Testament perspective on persecution. I would like to pursue the relationship between preaching and persecution. Is that a good topic? Or, would it be helpful for more to be said... Continue Reading →
The Apostle Paul writes in 1 Thessalonians 5:17 a very simple command to Christians, “Pray without ceasing.” The attitude of prayer is one that characterizes the believer, even though—to many people—the exercise appears futile if not outright naïve. Yet, prayer may, in fact, be the most important and most effective thing we can do. Especially,... Continue Reading →
http://www.helium.com/items/2099312-potato-planters-eaters-louisiana-gardening The article linked above is one designed to help us cope with loss, or, better, to see some gain even through our losses. Spring is the time for planting, for hoping, for expecting new life. Gardening is one of the joys offered each spring. I wrote the article above with two thoughts in mind. ... Continue Reading →
I don’t understand the outrage against Representative Peter King. He is asking whether there is a problem with Islamic terror within the population of Muslims in America. The sensible nature of his inquiry is on display in the shootings at Ft. Hood and in the attempted bombing of Times Square and in the attempted bombing... Continue Reading →
The state of Oregon has been a “leader” in the euthanasia movement in America. I say “leader” in quotes because I am not sure that progress is always in a good direction (there is a fine line between progress and regress). That is an inherent problem with the “progressive” political movement. Just because one is... Continue Reading →
As feared, the revolution in Egypt appears to be escalating the violence against Christians in the home place of the pyramids. According to this news report, Christians in the village of Soul (which is 30 kilometers from Cairo) were ambushed by a mob of 7,000 angry Muslims. The Muslims stormed the Church of St. Mina... Continue Reading →
Gregory C. Cochran 