Pastor killed by gunman A dynamic Christian pastor has died after being shot in the head as he was leaving church, in what is being seen as a bid to intimidate converts from Islam in the strongly Islamic republic of Dagestan. Artur Suleimanov (49), himself a convert from Islam, was murdered by a gunman who... Continue Reading →
Trapped
What if you lived like a mink? In the swamps of Louisiana, there are minks galore. So, there are traps galore set by trappers looking to make a living off the furry little swamp weasels. What if you and I had to live constantly in fear of being trapped by some scoundrel who wanted to... Continue Reading →
CT Catches Up With Us on Immigration
You will be glad to read this article from Christianity Today. Basically, it says that our position on immigration should be heard. As you read the CT article, you will hear many of the concerns which I wrote about not so long ago. Several of you mentioned to me that you read and enjoyed the... Continue Reading →
Swimming in Paradise Lost (Part 2)
Here is the point I am trying to make with this illustration of my sister’s suffering. My sin of not honoring my mother’s commands caused both me and my sister to suffer a pretty nasty switching. And it wasn’t unjust. The responsibility was on me to make sure I had secured permission and that the... Continue Reading →
Swimming in Paradise Lost
Oh, what a day we had! My sister and I were both just kids, less than 10 years old. But we knew how to have fun in a swimming pool. And the swimming pool we were in was fantastic. It was a big, in-ground pool, probably 20’ x 40’ with a nice concrete walk all... Continue Reading →
Thoughts About Tanks at Church
There is no shortage of jokes with Kentucky at the butt-end, like the one which says in Kentucky a toothbrush really is just that—a tooth brush (because keeping a single tooth is an accomplishment). Speaking of accomplishments, most Kentuckians consider reaching high school or buying a pair of shoes to be activities of the “upper... Continue Reading →
Should All Christians Prophesy?
Eldad and Medad began prophesying in the camp (Numbers 11). Joshua was alarmed and cried out for Moses to make them stop. Joshua, apparently, viewed prophesying to be a gift specific to Moses, the commander and leader from God. He felt threatened by the appearance of prophecy among the laity. He seemed afraid that the... Continue Reading →
I Think, “NO”
I read the question in an email from One News Now: "Should Churches File Spill Claims Against BP?" My answer is, NO! In our overly litigious society, we see a case like this and think pragmatically. It is easy to see the case that this church from Alabama is making. The gulf spill is costing... Continue Reading →
(Dis)Honor Killings
Mark Steyn, as usual, does a very nice job of outlining the severity of the problem of so-called honor killings. This short article by him links to other important articles on the subject. There is a history of Muslims killing daughters, wives, nieces, and other women who wish for freedom from Islam. No one wants... Continue Reading →
World Cup vs. Christ’s Cup
The World Cup exalts one team of individuals above all others. The World Cup exalts a nation, feeding that nation's patriotic self-worship. Surely, it is a lot of fun, especially if yours is the nation exalted. It is glorious to make it to the final 32 teams that enter the World Cup competition. Even more... Continue Reading →
Should Christians Watch the World Cup?
Should Christians Watch the World Cup? The short answer to the question is “Yes,” provided that we want to and that we can watch it to the glory of God. Whatever we do, whether we eat or drink, we must do all to the glory of God. Of course, the issue is whether or not... Continue Reading →
Trespassers Will Be Asked for I.D.
When I was a child, I liked to explore. I could spend all day in the woods, catching minnows and frogs in the creek and summarily mounting them on pine bark plaques to ready them for dissection. My friend Rick and I came across a most troubling sight one morning while trekking through the backwoods... Continue Reading →
Ultimate Goalie
Tim Howard of the U.S. Soccer team shares his testimony at this site. I think it is a good and sober testimony of the reality of life in Christ beneath fame, fortune, and competition. He is obviously a wealthy celebrity to many; yet he does not appear to link his identity to the fleeting pleasures... Continue Reading →
Song of the South’s Demise
I am presently in the deep South where I grew up. It is almost obligatory here to peruse a recent edition of Southern Living. On the coffee table was an issue of Southern Living featuring the beautiful Hydrangea, a pink and blue plant that has fascinated me since I first saw it growing alongside the... Continue Reading →
Cut it Out!
Obviously, millions of people have had enough with drunken spending in Washington. Now, Eric Cantor and a group of Republicans have determined to help Americans cut spending. This website allows you to vote on what gets the hatchet each week. Not sure if any of the items will actually end up being cut, but it... Continue Reading →
Gregory C. Cochran 