There were riots in Rome yesterday over a soccer incident–violence seems not to know any boundaries. By COGwriter Today is a day off for most Americans. It is called Veteran’s Day–a day to remember those who served in the military. FWIW, I happen to be a veteran myself as I served four years in the […]
Month: November 2007
Legacy, the Feast, and Burma
Though the 2007 Feast of Tabernacles is long past, the October 2007 letter from Legacy Institute arrived two nights ago (it always takes a while). I had intended to post something about the situation in Myan Mar (formerly Burma) before, so thought this would be a good time to post something now. In his […]
Barnabas: Visits Up
Barnabas Ministries, essentially an independent website not directly affiliated with a particular COG, announced: On November 4th God blessed BibleStudy.org with its two millionth visitor of the year! God willing, the site will exceed 2006’s popularity in less than two weeks. 2007 will mark BibleStudy.org’s twelfth consecutive year of increased popularity and ability to reach […]
Ambassador Auditorium in the News
Although it is no longer owned by any COG, those who were once affiliated with the old WCG were familiar with Ambassador Auditorium. It was in the news today and actually has an event tomorrow: Ambassador West needs new builder Whittier Daily News, CA – Nov 9, 2007 PASADENA – Standard Pacific Homes has pulled out […]
COGaIC: Scholars Changing Perspective on Early Christian History
Two days ago, COGaIC’s Peter Nathan posted the following: The Context of Jesus Christ and His Followers Dramatic Change in Perspective “One of the biggest changes that’s happened in the scholarly world since I was introduced to it back in the 1970’s is the way that Judaism . . . is seen as the […]
PCG: Non-Contact Policy & Gerald Flurry Marking
COGwriter Many have asked me about PCG’s cold harsh policy about contact with those that it considers to be Laodicean. I received an email from from one who asked stated, for the purpose of this post, “identify me as Adrian D., a deacon with a young family that served the Milton, Ontario congregation”. He provided […]
LCG: USA Playing a Dangerous Game with the Dollar
The photo above is of an ancient carving of Euro who is supposed to be the southeast wind. And now economic winds seem to be changing. Yesterday, in his latest commentary titled Has the U.S. become a bad investment?, LCG’s Wallace Smith stated: The U.S. has been playing a dangerous game with the dollar for quite some time. While constantly […]
Jesus: “All sins will be forgiven”
By COGwriter Do you really believe the Bible or traditions of men? If you are Catholic, Protestant, Orthodox, etc. do you believe Jesus? Notice what the Bible shows that Jesus taught: 28 “Assuredly, I say to you, all sins will be forgiven the sons of men, and whatever blasphemies they may utter; 29 but he […]
CG7: Jesus and New Testament Leadership
In the latest issue of its Bible Advocate magazine (October 2007), CG7’s Jason Overman wrote: Becoming children Jesus’ view of discipleship involved this very principle. His followers, like us, understood the politics of power according to the conventional wisdom: Power is the measure of status and wealth; it is the luxury and domain of the […]
LCG: Enroll Now in Living University
By COGwriter Living University, an academic institution with ties to the Living Church of God (LCG), has had a truly successful launch. To have had 163 students to start off its first semester was fabulous. And at this time, Living University is ready to accept people who wish to enroll in its second semester. As LCG’s Dr. D. Winnail reports: […]