Michael Cochran's:
More Than Words


Michael Cochran

This book targets mental challenges. Specifically, challenges with our own thoughts. Our thought life is very powerful.

It never stops. Some of us have a constant, “Nagging” that, at times, is all consuming. This is not a how-to book on being able to cope with situations. It is a book written by a regular guy, without professional medical training, who is merely sharing his own experience, strength, and hope.

Several people have told us More Than Words is not a pleasure read. They have been using More Than Words as a Christian devotional. Reading one or two poems a day, this allows time to reflect and realize, they are not alone and this can be applied to their own life circumstances. 

We invite you to purchase a copy, glance at the alphabetical index enjoy the author's work in any order. With so many subjects, problems, and situations addressed, More Than Words can reach out to you or someone in your life you care about.




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How do you see yourself?

When you are asked this question, do you think of your physical appearance? Do you think about what you do for a living? Do you think about what you do for fun and diversion?

These are all-natural ways we see ourselves, but do you ever think about how God sees you? Why He makes you and what your identity in Him may be? That He loves you and you are His child. That He can’t love you any more than He already does, no matter what you do or what you have done. Right now, some of you may be thinking, “How can God still love me after all that I have done and been through? Some of this by my own doing and some by others that I had no control over.” My answer to this is, He does. God is love. He only knows love. He can’t love you any more or any less than He already does. He created you in His image, for His pleasure. Why would He not want the best for you! 

Poetry is interpreted by the reader. What it tells you, may not be what it tells someone else. This is the beauty ot it, talks to you right where you are at. 

The short narrative that follows each poem, tells about what was going on in my head at the time of the writing. I realize that not every poem is for everybody, but my hope is that one of these will capture your heart, right where you are, and give you a comfort that only God can give.


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About the Author

Michael Cochran

Being the oldest of 4 children and raised in sunny Southern California, Michael learned at a very early age: Negotiation, Cause and Effect, Love and Support, as well as the importance of a nice sunscreen.

While in high school, Michael found that he had a penchant for writing. Poetry and rhyming of words appealed to him. He wrote a few pieces and then, “Put them on the shelf.” Sitting safe in storage for years.

After graduating from high school, he was given the opportunity to become an electrical apprentice. Working with his hands and mind, proved to be rewarding for Michael. He has made electrical construction his career for the past 45 years.

About 2 ½ years ago, he felt a nudge to start writing again. But this time it was different. Everyday thoughts, feelings and experiences became not only fair game, but also a strong desire to share these writings. “Inspiration could come at any time and often at some inopportune times.” he explained.

More Than Words, Michael’s first book has 76 original poems and the bible verse that shares the same inspiration, guidance, and hope. Michael also included a brief narrative sharing personal insights and experiences.

Michael is married with 5 children and 8 grandchildren and loves this stage of his life, sharing and learning even more.


Testimonials: People are starting to talk…

Excerpts from a couple of early testimonials received this week.

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SHARON CHAPMAN DENNIS BEEDE GREG SCHMID ALLAN BRENNEIS DARLENE REYES
Sharon Chapman
Director, Living Free In Christ At Emmanuel Faith Community Church, Escondido, CA

It is my privilege to call Mike Cochran my good friend. I have seen Mike’s life move from confusion and darkness to light and contentment, all of which is revealed with a refreshing degree of honesty in his poetry.

Mike’s open admission of past failures makes his transformed life through a real relationship with God very believable. His honest reflection portrays a very real human condition with which we all struggle. There is hope portrayed in Mike’s poetry that everyone can relate to.






 Dennis Beede
Board member of North County Fellowship of Christian Athletes.

“More Than WORDS” is a uniquely, God-inspired, “PlayBook,” on the role of our emotions.As a former coach, to be successful in the game of football, you need to follow a playbook designed by your head coach.

We all experience the highs and lows of our emotions as a result of living in a world full of adversity and celebrations, but many choose to either deny or push those emotions deep within their soul as a result of not fully understanding them.

Michael, using his God-given gift through the writing of his poems, has given us context through his real-life experiences and an eternal perspective through God’s word. I highly recommend that by reading his book, perspective can be given to your emotions that you may not fully understand. That perspective can then shed light on what we might be feeling, and as a result of that light, we can have HOPE as we put our TRUST in our HEAD Coach.

Other Career highlights for Dennis Beede:Former high school and youth coach for 30 years.Former high school youth ministry volunteer for 30 years.Currently, ministering to at-risk youth, within the San Diego CountyJuvenile Hall, through The Rock Church, the past six years.





Greg Schmid

Over the last 10 years, I have witnessed a transformation in Michael from bitterness to true Freedom in Christ.

Michael has bared his soul to share the way to healing and wholeness in Christ. Through his humility and transparency his poems have given us a road map from brokenness to wholeness in our Abba Father. Through his repentance and his change of heart he is able to see life from God’s eternal perspective. Michael has been transformed into a man desiring to honor and glorify God. Michael has stepped out of his comfort zone to use his God given gifts to encourage all who are lost or struggling from time to time. Michael, I am so proud to be your brother, I am deeply touched with the life you have laid out before us in your poems. Well done good and faithful servant.

Your brother in Christ





ALLAN BRENNEIS
Teen Challenge San Diego

This collection of poems allows the reader to understand how God makes each of us a unique creation addressing specific past conflicts, strongholds, and life struggles related to the transforming power of Jesus Christ and how He alone can set us free. Michael Cochran evokes feelings of Hope as he shares transparently, his spiritual battles common to the everyday believer or to those searching for God.

As one who has faced these battles and who now ministers to men that have life-controlling struggles and addictions of every kind imaginable, I find Michael’s open and honest poetic phrases and personal comments incredibly healing as he shares his past struggles juxtaposed with God’s love for us that “while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.” (Romans 5:8)





DARLENE REYES

Mike’s encouraging poetic thoughts of redemption and forgiveness share a journey of freedom in Christ.More Than Words is inspiring, and truly does, “Give God the Glory!”





SAMPLE POEM

PURPOSE

You made me for a purpose,
Then You gently set me down.
You let me run my own life,
Now I’ve run it in the ground.

I had to do it my way,
It’s the only way I know.
A life without you in it,
Gave me nowhere I could grow.

When I finally hit the bottom,
Where the pain was so intense.
I remembered I had choices,
As I sat upon that fence.

To keep on going like I have,
And do it on my own.
Or love You as You love me,
And no longer be alone.

Bible Verse

“For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.” (Ephesians 2:10) (NIV)


Narrative

I was created by God for a specific purpose in this life we are living. He made me, loved me and then placed me on this earth. He left in me a hole, that could only be filled by Him. So, I lived my life the best way I knew and in my own strength. Life didn’t work out so good for me that way. Fortunately, I asked His Son Jesus into my life. The hole was filled. Also, the purpose He instilled in me, all those years ago, has become quite apparent to me. He has filled me with significance.



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