“Elijah in the wilderness“ COGwriter While numerous news items of prophetic interest were covered at this page in 2013, there are fifteen that stand out in my mind that I thought would be of interest to share today. The following list is in the chronological order that this was announced at this page (though for […]
Month: December 2013
China failing to meet pollution reduction goals–what might that mean for it, its neighbors, and the USA?
Beijing After Rain Beijing on a Normal Sunny Day COGwriter A new report shows that pollution problems in China are not improving as the Chinese government hoped: December 25, 2013 BEIJING — China is struggling to meet its 2011-2015 targets to reduce pollution, cut greenhouse gas growth and introduce cleaner sources of energy, a report […]
Pope Francis’ Christmas speech: Words of a lamb or a dragon?
Pope Francis (Source: presidencia.gov.ar) COGwriter Pope Francis spoke about peace and unity today: December 25, 2013 VATICAN CITY – In his speech on Christmas Day, Pope Francis said he hopes for a better world, including successful Middle East negotiations in the land of Jesus’ birth… The pope prayed that Jesus, the `’prince of peace,” would […]
Whose birthday is it really supposed to be today?
Mithras, the sun god COGwriter Whose birthday is it todat? Multiple millions are observing a birthday today. While many believe that they are celebrating the birth of Jesus, the reality is that those who have looked into the biblical account realize that December 25th was not the date that Jesus was born. Scholars also realize […]
VOA: Middle East Turmoil Sparks Unease in Israel
Jerusalem COGwriter Voice of America reported the following today: Middle East Turmoil Sparks Unease in Israel Scott Bobb December 24, 2013 JERUSALEM — The year 2013 saw more upheaval in the Middle East as the effects continued from popular uprisings in a half-dozen countries. For Israel this brought a mixed reaction of reassurance and uncertainty. […]
Violence continues in South Sudan; USA readies sending in Marines
Cattle herders in South Sudan (JennaCB123) COGwriter Violence in South Sudan has escalated to the point that the UN and USA are trying to get involved: December 24, 2013 The U.S. military says a force of 150 Marines is ready to enter troubled South Sudan to help evacuate Americans and protect U.S. facilities. The military’s […]
Snowden claims he accomplished his mission, but does he understand the prophetic ramifications?
Edward Snowden (Laura Poitras /Praxis Films) COGwriter Edward Snowden has now claimed he accomplished his goals related to leaking information on the USA and UK espionage and data collection programs: December 24, 2013 Former National Security Agency contractor Edward Snowden says his mission is “already accomplished,” after revealing details of the NSA’s surveillance programs. Snowden, […]
The Santa Claus lie and ABC
Sinter Klaas “Saint Nicholas” COGwriter Last December 24th, ABC had an interesting headline about the Santa Claus lie: The Heartbreaking Truth About Santa Still Stings Adults The truth is that this time of year, many who profess Christ feel that it is acceptable to lie to their children about a figure commonly called Santa Claus, […]
Entertainer of the Year, Person of the Year, and Pornography
COGwriter The ‘entertainer of the year’ was announced, and she only was one vote ahead of a celebrity who catapulted to fame for her lewd and pornographic public behavior: December 2013 LOS ANGELES – The battle for AP entertainer of the year came down to the Girl on Fire and the Queen of Twerk. Jennifer […]
Obamacare deadline and ramifications
Official Photograph COGwriter Today is a deadline related to the Affordable Health Care Act, commonly called Obamacare: December 23, 2013 Americans have until the end of the day today to sign up for health insurance starting Jan. 1 under President Barack Obama’s signature law, joining the first wave of a coverage expansion that supporters hope […]