The ‘Mary’ in the Basilica of Mary Major That Pope Francis Prays Before (Photo by Joyce Thiel, June 2013) COGwriter Roman Catholics and others are celebrating today as the so-called birthday of Jesus’ mother Mary: BIRTH OF MARY September 8th A. Valentini The present Feast forms a link between the New and the Old Testament. […]
Month: September 2016
‘Planet closer to catastrophic World War III than at any time for SIXTY years, experts warn’
COGwriter A reader sent me a link to the following: WW3 WARNING Planet closer to catastrophic World War III than at any time for SIXTY years, experts warn… and it doesn’t look good for Britain or America if it does kick off Several flashpoints could erupt into a global conflict involving the US, China and […]
‘Germany has explicitly stated its aspirations to play a role as a world power’: This will NOT save Australia!
Artist’s portrayal of a European Union New World Order COGwriter A supporter sent me a link to the following from German-Foreign Policy.com: September 6, 2016 BERLIN/CANBERRA (Own report) – To reinforce its position in the Pacific region, Berlin is initiating a regular dialogue with Australia at foreign and defense ministerial levels. … Australia is not […]
NFL 2016: Should Christians watch?
COGwriter Tomorrow, the National Football League (NFL) is scheduled to begin its official season for this violent and harmful sport. Many do not wish to seriously consider that American football is harmful, despite the facts, and would prefer that I not post about it. The Bible suggests otherwise: 1 Cry aloud, spare not; Lift up […]
G20, SDR, China, & JR’s ‘Timetable for the Dollar’s Demise’
COGwriter The G20 has welcomed China for getting approved to have Special Drawing Rights status from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) as China’s influence grows: September 6, 2016 The G20 in China was immensely impressive – in a way that very few in the West are able to understand. I’ve been living in Asia on […]
Rabbi calls Donald Trump ‘America’s messiah,’ but is he?
Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton COGwriter Is Donald Trump some type of ‘messiah’? Notice the view of an anti-Trump writer: September 6, 2016 At a minimum, 40% of the American voting public is going to vote for Trump. With a deeply flawed Hillary Clinton as the Democratic Party candidate and aging party leadership that inspires […]
Why YOU? Why do YOU suffer?
Straight and Narrow Path in Tobago COGwriter The Continuing Church of God is pleased to announce this sermon from its ContinuingCOG channel: 1:12:19 Why YOU? Why Do YOU Suffer? What purpose does God have for you? What is the meaning of life? How are humans different from animals? Why do Christians have trials and sufferings? […]
G20: China looking for economic dominance and the world controlling ‘buying and selling’
G20 Leaders in China (Casa Rosada) COGwriter The G20 meeting in China wants more rules on international investments and financial manipulation of markets: September 5, 2016 HANGZHOU, China—Leaders from the Group of 20 major economies doubled-down on prescriptions to revive world economic performance before slowing trade, investment and other knocks to globalization further weigh on […]
‘Chaos will erupt across America in less than 100 days… no matter who wins the election’
1887 depiction of the ‘Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse’ COGwriter A reader sent me a link to the following today: Chaos will erupt across America in less than 100 days… no matter who wins the election America will be a tinderbox ready to explode no matter who wins. What follows is an educated analysis of the political friction […]
Is alcohol a blessing or a curse?
COGwriter Is alcohol a blessing or a curse? Or perhaps both? What does the Bible teach? Here are some excerpts from an article titled Alcohol: Blessing or Curse? in the old Good News magazine: Alcohol can be either a blessing or a curse, depending on how it is used. Most people who drink alcoholic beverages […]