Couples are deciding to stay together instead of getting divorced. While we can all shout "Hooray" to such good news, we should first understand the reason couples are staying together. Apparently, it’s too expensive to get divorced! This story speaks of the reality that divorce takes a huge toll on home economics. Divorce has caused many... Continue Reading →
Persecution Violates Human Rights
This story from China Aid makes the claim that the persecution of Christians is a violation of human rights. Isn't it astounding that such a blatant reality has to be spelled out for folks? Of course the persecution of Christians violates human rights! Yet, as the story indicates, it must be spelled out because the... Continue Reading →
An Odd Contradiction
The story linked here makes clear that a contra-gospel is at work in the world. The story is not theological. It is political to the core, but it does a good job of pointing out the abiding contradiction of the liberal mindset. In liberalism, there appears to be an on-going concern to protect the lives... Continue Reading →
Good Job and Thanks
China Aid has just published a thank you letter from the family of a persecuted brother in China. Your prayers have helped. We don't often hear such words of encouragement. Check out the story and consider offering prayers or sending aid. The main prayer concern of this family is for the father to get to... Continue Reading →
Sri Lankan Dilemma
Christians are in an awful dilemma in Sri Lanka. As is the case everywhere, Christians abound in good works such as feeding the poor and providing for widows and orphans. The problem in Sri Lanka is that the parliament is considering a bill which would punish with fines and imprisonment anyone who attempts in anyway... Continue Reading →
Do Not Recycle!
I have been speaking against the "Green Ethic" for some time now. I am considering changing the term from Green Ethic to Lunatic Ethics. Each time the global warming group establishes an ethical norm, science gets in the way and frustrates their global balance guidelines. Click on the headline below to see the latest example... Continue Reading →
Rejected Ad
You may have seen this already, but it not you should watch it. Then ask yourself why NBC and the NFL do not want such a "controversial" ad to run during the Super Bowl. The group sponsoring the ad is called catholicvote.org. I am not Catholic, and I am not real crazy about the name... Continue Reading →
Sausage Children
I saw a sign from the recent Pro-life march in Washington, D.C. The sign said something to the effect that the bearer of it was "pro-choice," "pro-child," "pro-pigs," and "pro-bacon." Now, that sounds like an odd combination of "pros." It isn't. I am not sure how the fellow intended his message to be taken, but I... Continue Reading →
Our Canary in the Cave
In days gone by, miners would send canaries into the shafts of mines if there were a question about whether the mines were safe. Often, mine shafts would be dangerously low on oxygen. So before fancy "sniffing" equipment was available, canaries were the sniffers. If they died, the mine was not safe. I read a reference... Continue Reading →
Super Bowl Prep
To get your mind ready for the Super Bowl, and to help you discover the team for which you should be cheering, I have linked to this nice article. You will so much enjoy it. Go Cards! (P.S. I grew up a Terry Bradshaw-Lynn Swann Steelers fan. So, they are OK with me, especially when... Continue Reading →
Repentance and a Few Changes
Regular visitors will notice immediately that the blog page has changed. Feedback would be appreciated. More important, I will also change the nature of the posts. I took inventory of the posts and realized that I have neglected the persecuted church and have posted too often on political matters. So, the change of the website... Continue Reading →
Excellent Explanation
I wrote a blog post last week about the latest Barna poll and how I basically think such polls are worthless. However, taken on face value, they may be able to identify trends in our culture. Dr. Mohler speaks in response to this latest poll by Barna, and his commentary is outstanding. Read this article,... Continue Reading →
Feminists Hurt Women
Womanhood is under attack, and the reason is feminism. Women in the 19th Century in America had reason to complain. They were not treated equal to men. As a result of the Christian belief that all souls are equal before their Creator, women took their complaints to the masses and much good followed. However, the... Continue Reading →
Historic Change?
I do not have the Inauguration glow that many have today. I think the problem is all mine. I know this is a day for America, when we unite behind the free democratic process which has worked and delivered to us a president, an historic president (as we are so frequently reminded). Well, history is... Continue Reading →
Two Examples of Taking a Stand
I link today two good examples of Christians taking a stand against the bullying of the ACLU and AUSCS. The first example has to do with a high school in Arkansas. The other example concerns a locally elected vice mayor in Virginia. Kudos to those who humbly and boldly take a stand for truth.
Gregory C. Cochran 