3rd/4th century depiction of in the fiery furnace COGwriter The Continuing Church of God is pleased to announce this sermon from its ContinuingCOG channel: 1:15:28 Courage and cowardice Are you courageous? Is courage required of Christians? What does God expect of His people? What did Daniel’s companions (Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego) do when faced with […]
Month: February 2016
VOA: Obama’s Asia Pivot Increases US Influence But Fails to Stop China
Many nations have military presence in the South China Sea COGwriter The US government news agency, the Voice of America (VOA) is reporting that the Obama Administration’s Asian pivot policy (which was a cornerstone of Hillary Clinton’s Department of State) is simply not accomplishing the goal of stopping China to move ahead with its plans: […]
USA bombing Libya, again
COGwriter The USA has began another round of bombing in Libya, this time going against the Islamic State: February 19, 2016 CAIRO — U.S. airstrikes Friday hit a suspected Islamic State training camp in Libya, leaving more than 40 dead — possibly including a senior leader — in an attack that followed Western calls for […]
North Korea allegedly plotting terrorism, while largest joint US/South Korea military drill announced
South Korean marines boarding US naval vessel USS Essex COGwriter North Korea reportedly is planning terrorist attacks: February 18, 2016 Seoul (CNN) North Korea is currently planning a “terrorist attack” on South Korea according to the South’s spy agency. A lawmaker, briefed by the National Intelligence Service (NIS), says leader Kim Jong Un himself gave […]
Pope Francis enters USA politics by suggesting Donald Trump is not a Christian
Vatican City from above (Photo by Joyce Thiel) COGwriter Pope Francis entered into USA politics while he was in Mexico: February 18, 2016 Pope Francis has a message for Donald Trump: building a wall on the Mexican border is “not Christian.” The pontiff delivered that message Thursday during a news conference on his flight back […]
World’s largest military exercise taking place in Saudi Arabia–a prelude to the King of the South?
Logo for North Thunder war games COGwriter “North Thunder” is purportedly the world’s largest military exercise and it is going on now in Saudi Arabia, with troops from 20 nations: North Thunder: World’s largest war games takes place in Saudi Arabia (CNN) Saudi Arabia launched a massive military exercise that will include troops from 20 […]
Bernadette’s body keeps many unfaithful
Bernadette Soubirous (Rabanus Flavus) COGwriter Today, many in France will honor Bernadette Soubirous. She is famous for her what some refer to as “incorruptibility” (limited decay of the flesh after death) as well as claims about seeing visions of a “Lady” in Lourdes, France. On 18 February of 1858, she claimed that “vision” asked her […]
USA upset that China militarized island in South China Sea
Many nations have military presence in the South China Sea COGwriter The South China Sea has been in the news as the USA is upset that China has apparently placed missiles on at least one of the islands it has made claims for (claims that other nations do not accept): February 17, 2016 U.S. Secretary […]
Were Barack Obama’s comments possibly intended to help Donald Trump?
Barack Obama and Donald Trump COGwriter Barack Obama spoke against the possibility of a Donald Trump presidency, and Donald Trump responded. February 17, 2016 After President Obama made a prediction Tuesday that “Mr. Trump will not be president,” the billionaire businessman bit back with his own challenge to Mr. Obama’s qualifications for the executive office. […]
Should a Christian get a tattoo?
Jaipuri Tribal Tattoo (Meena Kadri) COGwriter Tattoos have been around a long time. In Western societies, they seem to be getting more popular. Should Christians get them? What is a tattoo? A tattoo is a form of body modification, made by inserting indelible ink into the dermis layer of the skin to change the pigment…Historically, […]