This article from Heartbeat International is eye opening. Crisis pregnancy centers are located in areas where the least abortions are occurring. In the areas where the most abortions are occurring, there are few (if any) pregnancy centers. Read the article...
Haiti Orphans
I have linked here a news article concerning the fate of an untold number of orphans in Haiti. I am not sure what the final result will be, but the story speaks of children being brought in to the hospitals with no names, no record of families, and no place else to go. I would... Continue Reading →
A Better Response
Pat Robertson made reference today to the supposed voodoo pact that Haitians made with the devil more than a century ago. The insinuation was clear. Haiti deserved the judgment she got. This seems a wrongheaded response, particularly in such a tragic time. A much better response is offered by Dr. Mohler, who asks whether God... Continue Reading →
Inside Out
The Nelson Baptist Association is hosting a Discipleship "Inside Out" Conference, February 19-20. You don't want to miss this conference. Dr. Don Whitney, author of 7 great books on discipleship and biblical spirituality, will be presenting sessions on prayer and meditation on Friday night and Saturday morning. His instruction will lead us to greater depths... Continue Reading →
Sobering Sadness
I just read this sobering story about Major Philip Wise of the Salvation Army. It is a sad and sobering reminder of what a sin-sickened world we inhabit. You will want to be in prayer for this family. Major Wise along with his 3 young children were in front of the Salvation Army headquarters on... Continue Reading →
Under Fire in Uganda
For an interesting and engaging article, read this Christian Post article about the riff between Pastor Rick Warren and the evangelical leaders in Uganda, Africa. They are disturbed, confused, and angry about what they believe is his capitulation toward the gay agenda. Interesting ethical issues abound in this article.
Not Exactly
World Evangelical Leader and House Church Perspectives Diverge on Status of Religious Freedom in China ChinaAid December 19, 2009 BEIJING--Just before Thanksgiving, the World Evangelical Alliance issued a report on their visit with Three-self and state church leaders in China, calling the meetings "historic" and casting a positive light on the health of religion in... Continue Reading →
Is Islam a Dangerous Religion
To the question of whether Islam is dangerous, I would answer absolutely (strongly agree). Obviously, as a Christian, I think Islam is spiritually dangerous. As a citizen of a western (Judeo-Christian) culture, I would also strongly agree that Islam is dangerous because its adherents have a stated goal of eliminating all such non-Muslim peoples. (Or,... Continue Reading →
Eye on the Ball
Folks are always telling us that we need to keep our eye on the ball. Having played baseball as a kid, I understand the imagery and know how important it is to look closely at the lacing for a curve ball. Baseball imagery aside, however, I wonder whether there might not be times we ought... Continue Reading →
What’s Wrong with Animal Rights?
My daughter told me of an ad she saw which encouraged dog owners to get their dogs a massage this Holiday season in order to help the dogs deal with the stress. To say that we have gone too far in treating animals like humans is to say only what is obvious. It could all... Continue Reading →
Surprising Development
New York surprises again. This time, the Democrat majority in the state senate failed to pass a measure supporting gay marriage in the Empire State. Baptist Press has this story which tells of the tears and theology behind the political intrigue. I personally am surprised by this move because I was one of those who... Continue Reading →
Swiss Anxiety
In the land of holy cheese, high mountains, and great chocolate, anxiety is on the rise of a particular kind. Islamic anxiety is increasing. Its effects were on display in the recent vote to ban Islamic minarets in Switzerland. Dr. Mohler's blog has a good, thoughtful reaction to the implications of the vote. I would... Continue Reading →
Crusades Not Jihad
The persecution blog posted a nice consideration of the distinctions between Islamic jihad and the Crusades. I have included the following paragraph to give you an idea of the thrust of the post: Nor were the Crusades "thoughtless explosions of barbarism," as Riley-Smith accurately characterizes their reputation today. They had a sophisticated underlying rationale, elaborated... Continue Reading →
For Consideration
How did we get from an America of fierce individualism and personal responsibility to an America of handouts and government control? Temptation. That's the argument Paul Rahe makes here.
Vegetable Distinction
I am sure you have heard of this story by now, but it is worth considering the case of the Belgian Rom Houben's incredible recovery. Actually, if you know the case, then you know that he has been aware of his surroundings all along. For 23 years, he has been called a vegetable by the... Continue Reading →
Gregory C. Cochran 