COGwriter As long-term readers are aware, I, Dr. Bob Thiel, AKA COGwriter have frequently been a radio guest. However, since many times the interviews are last minute, they are usually not announced here. However, there are two radio interviews currently scheduled, and one is for today, so I thought I would announce them. For the […]
Month: August 2016
‘World War 3: Merkel wants conscription back as fears grow of war’
COGwriter The German cabinet has received a plan to improve civil defense, that some see having military (WWIII) potential: World War 3: Merkel wants conscription back as fears grow of war August 24, 2016 GERMANY is considering bringing back national service days after citizens were advised to “stockpile food and water” and prepare for attack. […]
Scores dead after earthquake in Italy; plus a larger quake in Myanmar
Amatrice, Italy before the quake COGwriter Central Italy was hit by a deadly earthquake: August 24, 2016 AMATRICE, Italy — A strong earthquake in central Italy reduced three towns to rubble as people slept early Wednesday, with reports that as many as 50 people were killed and hundreds injured as rescue crews raced to dig […]
HWA claimed contact with God was the ‘Seventh Law of Success’
COGwriter In his booklet, The Seven Laws of Success, the late Herbert W. Armstrong listed the following first “six laws of success”: Here, then, is the first law of success: FIX THE RIGHT GOAL!… So, the SECOND law of success in time sequence, is EDUCATION, or PREPARATION… The all-important law coming next in time order […]
COGWA on two prophetic trends to watch
COGwriter Eric Jone of the Church of God, a worldwide association (COGWA) reported on two prophetic trends he feels Christians should watch. Jesus tells us to “watch” (Luke 21:36), and part of that includes recognizing important world news trends. We subscribe to some of the best newsmagazines published to gain a broad, global perspective of […]
Science, the law, and the transgender agenda
COGwriter The past day or so has seen some backlash against the ‘transgender agenda’: August 23, 2016 The battle over transgender rights has exploded into the mainstream in 2016, with the issue of bathroom access taking the forefront. Mississippi and North Carolina sparked anger in the LGBT community and among its supporters by passing legislation […]
Church history is more important than most think
Do not fear, little flock, for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom. (Luke 12:32) COGwriter Many wonder how the churches of this world got that way. Mainly, it was because various ones had ideas that conflicted with the Bible, and many of those ideas ultimately got accepted by apparently billions […]
Clinton Foundation issues, emails, and Leonardo DiCaprio
Clinton Foundation logo COGwriter There are continuing concerns about certain ethical questions regarding the Clinton Foundation: Some of Trump’s toughest media critics agree: The Clinton Foundation should close August 22, 2016 Donald Trump issued a statement Monday calling for a total shutdown of the Clinton Foundation. … More extreme rhetoric from a candidate who specializes in […]
PCG misunderstands the situation between Russia and Iran; do you?
Russian Sukhoi Su-34 Strike Fighter (Alex Beltyukov) COGwriteri PCG’s Callum Wood reported the following: Russia and Iran: The Middle East ‘Axis of Evil’ August 22, 2016 On August 16, Syria’s rebel-held city of Aleppo and the Idlib and Deir al-Zour provinces were hit hard. Unlike air strikes of the past, the payloads dropped from the […]
Polygamy is NOT God’s way
COGwriter Because of the push for homosexual marriage and the related case that was in front of the US Supreme Court, I heard one of the justices inquire about whether polygamy would be legalized if homosexual marriage was considered to be a federal right. I believe that we will see more acceptance of polygamy, and […]