What would you say on social media if no one was listening?
We live in a very interesting time when it comes to personal interaction. In a world of Twitter followers, Facebook likes, and …
The Investing Apps I’m Using
As I near the age of 40, I’m beginning to look back on financial decisions I’ve made in the past and wondering …
Feeling my way through the dark
Have you ever had one of those nights where you awaken and have to use the bathroom, but can’t quite get your …
Bulletproof coffee by Daddy and Hank
I made a video today showing the guys in my Tactical Dads community how I make Bulletproof coffee. Colin agreed to film …
If you’re like me, you’re trying to keep up with all the reading your kids do by having fresh and interesting books for them to dig into. I get most of my kids’ books on Amazon … → February 8, 2017
Do I even write?
I’m challenging myself to write everyday. You’re welcome to join me in the challenge if you have the same struggle as me to get to writing and out of distractions.
Ten things I would tell my 20-year-old self
PART 1 I’m definitely what you would call an introvert, so I spend a lot of time contemplating life and all of …
Live pain free
Yesterday I passed by a billboard for a pain clinic that read “Live pain free.” Of course I know what they meant …
Starting back up
I’m back at it, my friends. I’ve just posted the first devotional message of 2016 on Devotions for Disciples. This past year …
Goodbye, beard?
It’s up to you! Give now and get the beard to disappear: http://warrior.stjude.org/matthewjcochran
Living out grace
This morning I was kind of upset with my daughter. That doesn’t happen very often. You’ve seen her cute little face, right? …
Don’t Despise the Day of Small Beginnings: My Circumstances
I have to admit that the last few weeks have been hard on me. I was given a pretty clear vision from …
Thankful Thursday
I’ve had this idea for quite some time but have never just gotten myself motivated to start doing it. I’m going to …
Dependence Day
Today in the United States of America we speak of freedom and indepence. Two hundred thirty seven years ago, our forefathers declared …
Why it breaks my heart to say goodbye to Jim and Pam
If you’re not a fan of The Office, you may not be interested in this post. Jim and Pam are what true …
My wife is my hero
When I think of all that mothers have to go through in order to bring their children into the world, and then …
Baby girl news
Many of you know that my wife and I will be heading to the hospital tomorrow morning to have our first daughter. …
God sends help
The Jesus Storybook Bible is a great way to share the Bible with your young kids. I have the Kindle version and …
This was not about gay marriage
Today I, along with countless others, visited Chick-Fil-A for lunch. Today was deemed “Appreciation Day” at the fast food joint due to …
Quality Fathers Needed
This links to an article I wrote back in 2008.
With great power also comes great responsibility
My sons LOVE super heroes. I grew up reading comic books, but I think my kids love super heroes even more than …
Transformation takes time
This past week, I met with a young man who had recently devoted his life to Christ. Over the past few months, …
Where did those shoes go?
If you gave some shoes for our team to bring down to Haiti, you may wonder where your pair went. Whose feet …
Hope for Haiti
The team from Christ Fellowship has returned from our mission trip to Haiti. I must say, it seemed like it was much …
Since you asked…
I’ve had a couple of people ask me how much I’ve made so far from sales of Devotions for Disciples: Our Father, …
Support missions
Yesterday in my post about my trip to Haiti (which is where I am now!) I briefly mentioned an upcoming trip to …
Off to Haiti
As you read this, I’m off to Haiti. No, I’m not blogging from the airport, I wrote this post in advance. I …
My review of reWritten
On May 15th, my pastor and his wife launched a new book about restoring your life by exchanging your story for the …
Recommended reading for a gospel-powered life
Over the last few months, I’ve come to a much greater realization that the gospel of Jesus Christ isn’t just something that …
http://bible.us/Heb1.1.ESV Long ago, at many times and in many ways, God spoke to our fathers by the prophets, but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed the heir … → April 27, 2012
Finally, a book I’ve had in the works for quite some time has been moved to the front burner! The book is scheduled to launch in early May and it’s now available for pre-order on Amazon. … → March 30, 2012