Strange things are happening at Liberty University (Falwell's Liberty). President Ergun Caner is being asked some rather pointed and uncomfortable questions by James White and others concerning his past. In a bizarre case, it seems that Caner's past is not as bad as he has been reporting it. I've never been much of a fan... Continue Reading →
Light of the World
Exodus 27:20 gives instructions through Moses to the people of God on how to keep a lamp burning perpetually. The solution is simple. All of Israel must bring to the priests pure beaten olive oil. The oil will keep the lamp burning. As we see these instructions given to the people of God, we realize... Continue Reading →
Brown Panders
It’s pretty bad when a basketball team gets involved. The situation out there is bleak. We can’t seem to agree on anything anymore. Now, even the NBA is taking a stand on the immigration issue, an issue that appears to be at the very heart of what it means to be an American. The NBA’s... Continue Reading →
Christian Persecution
There is an occasion of persecution against Christians prevalent in the news right now in the U. K. The case of Dale McAlpine in Great Britain is getting a lot of press (as it should). The case is clearly one of persecution. Mr. McAlpine was neither abusive nor offensive in his actions. The offense clearly... Continue Reading →
The Gulf Stream of Oil
Like Russ Moore, I am concerned about the people along the Gulf Coast in Mississippi and Louisiana. Also like Russ, I grew up along the Gulf Coast (except I was privileged to be from the Louisiana side). His blog does so much to point out what is good and right about our concern for creation. ... Continue Reading →
Don’t Just Do Something, Stand There!
I know the title gets the phrase backward, but it is likely more true that the church would be better off if we did less and stood more. The church operates like a rock in a whitewater stream. We stand against the current and redirect its course. Of course, our hope is to rescue those... Continue Reading →
Exodus 19 and 20
Reading Exodus 19 and 20, I am struck by just how out of touch God is with modern evangelicals. We have methods for growth. He has strict limits which prevent folks from approaching Him. We have sensitivity toward all seekers. He was set apart in thick darkness. We have open access where everybody hears a... Continue Reading →
Our Father
"Our Father" --these are the first two words of one of the most beloved passages of Scripture, the Lord's Prayer. My guess is we often recite the "Our Father" without pausing long enough to consider what we are saying. Think about these two words. Our Father. Who is the "Our" being spoken of? When... Continue Reading →
Bonhoeffer Not a Martyr
I got into a little back and forth yesterday over at Justin Taylor's blog concerning Dietrich Bonhoeffer. While Bonhoeffer was laudable in some respects, he should not be afforded the title martyr for the simple reason that he was not persecuted as a Christian. His suffering occurred as a result of his political actions against... Continue Reading →
Craig’s List (of Sex Traffic)
[First of all, I am back from the Philippines mission; so, I can blog again. It is good to be home.] According to this New York Times article, Craig's List is a major contributor to the sex trafficking business in the U.S. I have written about such trafficking in the U.S. before. My friend Dr.... Continue Reading →
Living Up to My Name
The website (like my email) refers to me as "Doc" Cochran. The reason I picked this name is that I have known for some time that the Lord was calling me to further study, including study to the point of earning the PhD. I believe I have now accomplished that task. I must only complete... Continue Reading →
Honor Explaining the Fear
I thought I would offer a brief biography of the men who served as my supervisory committee for the Ph.D. I post this information as a way of honoring these men and explaining why I was so afraid of them! I hold them in very high esteem, and I am still having trouble believing they... Continue Reading →
New Ideas Aren’t New
As is often the case, someone comes up with a new idea that is going to alter humanity and forever redirect our course for the good. The healthcare bill is an example of such a hope-filled new idea. However, the healthcare bill contains within it some very old ideas, too, such as the idea that... Continue Reading →
Sugar Bowl or Fishing
A couple of surprise trips stand out in my memories of childhood. On one occasion, I came home from school on an ordinary day, expecting nothing. My plan was to eat some chicken noodle soup with crackers while watching Popeye cartoons. Such was my industrious youth. Unannounced, my dad said, "Come on, get your stuff... Continue Reading →
Principles and Power
I am an optimist. I know the outcome--that all things will work together for good for those who love the Lord. So, I am an optimist. Yet, I am not optimistic about Obamacare ever being overturned. I hope it is. I will support the repeal of this terribly invasive healthcare reform. I don't think it... Continue Reading →
Gregory C. Cochran 