Applied Theology
Yet another story from this fearful, fallen place. The real world is not one in which righteousness reigns (at least not yet). This story is from Prisoner Alert. Check out this and other stories at Prisoner Alert's web site. Location: Pakistan Arrested: June 2009 Print Fact Sheet 10/30/2009 Update Asia Bibi, a 37-year-old Pakistani woman... Continue Reading →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
I just read the horrific account of the New Jersey man who claims to have thrown his 3 year-old daughter from a bridge into a frigid river. The story offered very little details and gave no hint as to motive; so, I got curious. I think there may be more to the story than what... Continue Reading →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
According to this Baptist Press article, our Christian brothers are being hunted down like animals and killed in Somalia. Muslims have killed 13 Christians so far in this manhunt. So, this morning, a wife has no husband, and a daughter has no daddy--all in the name of Islam. No, I don't think all muslims are... Continue Reading →
Gregory C. Cochran 