Applied Theology
Not long ago while taking a walk, I noticed a nice pickup truck—a fairly common occurrence for me. I grew up appreciating nice trucks, and that particular aesthetic skill has not left me. This particular truck was a mid-sized four-wheel drive with several added features designed particularly to navigate the desert terrain of southern California.... Continue Reading →
What is it with all this death and suffering in our world? Has science not yet eradicated the inimitable Grim Reaper? In the age of nuclear medicine and MRI’s, we seem to be capable of better identifying the diseases which cause our suffering, but we still can’t seem to eliminate the pains. And as for... Continue Reading →
Tom White has been the face of Voice of the Martyrs for the past two decades. With Tom White as its head, the ministry of Voice of the Martyrs increased exponentially. What will happen next to that ministry is in the Lord's hands (which is the best place for it to be). The tragic details... Continue Reading →
According to the Jubilee Campaign, there is good news from Iran. Pastor Youcef will not be executed for being a Christian in Iran. The report makes it unclear exactly what will happen next. It almost sounds as though he will be asked to deny Christ and return to Islam in order to have the charges... 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 →
Loughner, the Tucson murderer, is clearly crazy. In an earlier blog post, I said Loughner represented an “anti-gospel.” After reading some of the findings of the Secret Service study on would-be assassins, I think I can say that Loughner is anti-gospel, if not anti-Christ. (I don’t mean he is the Antichrist or anything like that. ... Continue Reading →
Jesus taught His followers that a greater cannot be found than the love of a man who would lay down his life for his friends. Dorwan Stoddard's love is spoken of this story. He saved the life of his best friend--his wife.
I had not thought of making wisdom and slavery opposites before reading Genesis 2 today, but these 2 ideas are opposites. The Lord speaks to the Man and gives him the command to eat freely of everything in the garden except for the tree of the knowledge of good and evil. Obviously, for this command... Continue Reading →
I have a video linked here which demonstrates that the Lord establishes strength out of the mouth of babes and infants. This little girl, Hannah, speaks the truth. She also displays the fruit of a family which has reared this child in the nurture and admonition of the Lord. I post this video today because it... Continue Reading →
I take this opportunity to give thanks to God for 2 fine ladies who have passed away and now, we trust, are in the presence of the Lord. Our church said an earthly good-bye to Mrs. Ruth Mann and Mrs. Almeda Redmon. Mrs. Mann taught in our Sunday School for decades. Mrs. Almeda faithfully served... Continue Reading →
The whole death with dignity movement is tied to abortion. Since when has death been dignified? We are on the side of life, not death. Death is the enemy--the last enemy to be undone by the Resurrection of Christ. The notion that it is better for unwanted or inconvenient human beings to die by abortion... Continue Reading →
Gregory C. Cochran 