Applied Theology
Should the Christian pray for Satan? If anyone stands in need of prayer it is Satan. He is facing the most awful form of eternal torment for his role in leading humans astray and in fueling the flames of rebellion against the Creator and against his redeemer. Satan is referred to as the father of... Continue Reading →
Recently, a friend and brother in Christ bombarded me with a dozen or so questions pertaining to aspects of the Christian faith which have recently been puzzling him. I asked and received permission from him to post my responses here on this blog, thinking that if he has these questions, then others may have them... Continue Reading →
The position of "pastor's wife" is a difficult one at any time in any place, but this recently released video of Sabina Wurmbrand puts it in a whole new light. Sabina's husband, Richard, was the founder of Voice of the Martyrs. Her story is almost as dramatic as his. This new video tells her story... Continue Reading →
You have probably never led a battalion of soldiers into battle. You have never trembled from mortar blasts near at hand; but, somehow, you feel that you have been to war. You know that children are a blessing, but you also know that you need to sit for about 10 minutes in ceremonial silence each... Continue Reading →
Parents be encouraged. There are two recent studies which indicate that your involvement with your children is irreplaceable. The most important figures in a child's life are his parents. Check out the full article, and be encouraged, parents. You are the greatest!
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 →
I don’t understand the outrage against Representative Peter King. He is asking whether there is a problem with Islamic terror within the population of Muslims in America. The sensible nature of his inquiry is on display in the shootings at Ft. Hood and in the attempted bombing of Times Square and in the attempted bombing... Continue Reading →
The state of Oregon has been a “leader” in the euthanasia movement in America. I say “leader” in quotes because I am not sure that progress is always in a good direction (there is a fine line between progress and regress). That is an inherent problem with the “progressive” political movement. Just because one is... Continue Reading →
Yad Vashem, the Jewish museum of the Holocaust, has published a short video which chronicles the fate of thousands of Jews at Auschwitz. The video doesn’t take long to watch, and it doesn’t contain any gory photos of the unspeakable horrors which happened in that ungodly place. It is merely a page-by-page perusal of a... Continue Reading →
I know the story of Xiao (pronounced “Sha-ow”) is not “news” right now, considering that it happened last fall, but, still, the tragedy of China’s one-child policy is brought out in such starkly human terms that it is hard to ignore. It is a sad story. Xiao Ai Ying and her husband were expecting their... Continue Reading →
In many countries around the world, there is a kind of “tolerance” of religions which says that you can believe what you want as long as you don’t proselytize anyone else. In other words, you can be a Christian, you just can’t tell anyone about it. Sure, you can be a Christian privately but don’t... Continue Reading →
“Unto Us, a Savior Is Born in France,” such is the triumphant tone of the science headlines from across the pond in France, where the latest “savior sibling” has arrived. He is a healthy baby boy, weighing in at just over 8 lbs. The first “savior sibling” was born in the U.S. back in 2000. ... Continue Reading →
You have heard of Matthew Shepard, haven’t you? Of course you have. He is the young homosexual man who was robbed and then brutally murdered in Wyoming in 1998. He was 21 years old. His case has become synonymous with hate crimes legislation. His name is well known to us all. But there are names... Continue Reading →
Breaking: ‘We Don’t Need to Know Anything’ - By Kathryn Jean Lopez - The Corner - National Review Online. The blog post above by Kathryn Jean Lopez gives the latest update from Lila Rose and the Live Action campaign for women. Many of you have seen the video from the New Jersey Planned Parenthood clinic... Continue Reading →
I know there has been concern in the past about where the Tea Party stands on so-called "social issues." I think the Tea Party seeks to stay focused on economic issues, particularly free market principles and smaller government solutions. However, Kathryn Jean Lopez raises a very interesting question: Is Abortion a Tea Party Issue? In... Continue Reading →
Gregory C. Cochran 