Moldovan Parliament Building COGwriter The political leaders in Moldova are pleased with the deal that they made with the European Union, but have concerns about Russia: June 30, 2014 Former Soviet republic Moldova’s government is happily embracing a new pact with the European Union. But the celebration is overshadowed by the prospect of Russian retaliation […]
Month: June 2014
ISIL declares itself ‘Islamic State’ and Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi as caliph
Seal of the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant COGwriter ISIL has declared a state and the start of a caliphate, as well as a name change: June 30, 2014 On Sunday, ISIL declared in an audio statement posted online that its chief, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, is the leader of a new caliphate – […]
Seven Churches of Revelation
COGwriter at site of “Church of the Apocalypse/Revelation” on Patmos in 2008 COGwriter Tracing the history of the Christian church through the churches of Revelation 2 & 3 gives strong indications of who the descendants of the true church are today. This tracing provides information that demonstrates that the true Church of God (COG) is […]
Peter, Paul, Francis, and the Eastern Orthodox
Improperly Claimed Tomb of Peter COGwriter Today is the day the Greco-Roman churches observe for the Apostle Peter and the Apostle Paul: 29 June 2014 June 29 marks the day of the Apostles St. Peter and St. Pavel (Paul) in the Bulgarian Orthodox calendar. The feast day commemorates the martyrdom of the two great Apostles, […]
Fierce fighting in Tikrit; Russia, Iran, and Syria try to help Iraq while the USA tries political advice and drones
Saddam Hussein’s Former Palace in Tikrit COGwriter The fighting in Tikrit and other parts of Iraq is intense as ISIS forces are pushing hard: June 29, 2014 Iraqi government forces have reportedly been forced to pull back from the northern city of Tikrit after an offensive to reclaim the city from Sunni Muslim militants was […]
BibleNewsProphecy: Problems of Not Understanding Church History
COGwriter The Continuing Church of God is pleased to announce our latest video on our Bible New Prophecy YouTube channel: 15:42 Problems of Not Understanding Church History Many people who claim to be Christian do not know the truth about early Church history. Because of that, they often hold to doctrines that the early Christians, […]
CDC: Binge drinking killing 88,000 per year in USA
COGwriter A study by the US Centers for Disease control has concluded that ‘binge drinking’ is killing 88,000 per year in the USA: June 28, 2014 Binge drinking, excessive weekly consumption of alcohol and drinking while underage or pregnant — claimed 88,000 lives per year from 2006 to 2010. One in 10 deaths of people […]
A Brixit, a Brexit, EU concerned about a British exit
David Cameron and Jean Claude Juncker COGwriter There are concerns in the EU and UK that British Prime Minister David Cameron’s opposition to the nomination of Jean Claude Juncker to become the next European Commission president has increased the possibility of the United Kingdom leaving the European Union: 28 June 2014 David Cameron has been […]
WSJ: ISIS forming Osama bin Laden’s caliphate
ISIS Flag (also known as the Black Flag of Jihad) COGwriter The Wall Street Journal reported that ISIS seems to be forming the type of caliphate that the late Osama bin Laden wanted: The jihadists of the Islamic State of Iraq and al Sham (ISIS) continue to consolidate their grip on Sunni Iraq. They control […]
Report of Thalia Hufton’s death
COGwriter Received a report that Thalia Hufton once part of the old Radio Church of God, WCG, CGI, and apparently lastly with ties to Providence of God Outreach Network had died: Thalia Hufton passed away at 7:00PM Friday 6/27/14.Dear Friends Thalia Hufton has been a special part of many of your lives. We are very […]