Roderick C. Meredith COGwriter Dr. Roderick C. Meredith of the Living Church of God (LCG) published the following: “It is coming. It is coming soon. Your Bible clearly indicates that a wave of false prophets will rise up at the end of this age! These self-willed, vain men may even affect the lives of thousands […]
Month: February 2017
Sermon: We Must be the True People of God
Street in Kitengela, Kenya COGwriter The Continuing Church of God is pleased to announce this sermon from its CCOGAfrica channel: 1:04:34 We Must be the True People of God (simultaneously translated in Embu) Elder Aleksandar ‘Sasha’ Veljic spoke about spiritual growth and preparation for Passover. He discusses that Christians need to change, fast, and […]
In desperation, some French want Barack Obama?
François Fillon and Barack Obama posters COGwriter Some in France are looking towards former US President Barack Obama: February 24, 2017 As French voters look set to make a massive swing to the right in their upcoming presidential election (see our notes on the topic here and here), a group of frightened liberal protesters have […]
Donald Trump pushes for nuclear superiority
COGwriter US President Donald Trump made comments about nuclear weapons: February 24, 2017 WASHINGTON —President Donald Trump said on Thursday he wants to ensure the U.S. nuclear arsenal is at the “top of the pack,” saying the United States has fallen behind in its weapons capacity. … Trump also predicted his efforts to pressure NATO […]
WND: Everything you need to know about Passover?
Unleavened Bread and Red Wine COGwriter World Net Daily sent me an email with the subject line: Everything you need to know about Passover. The email, instead, was actually just an advertisement for a book by Mark Biltz on the Holy Days. While I am glad that Mark Biltz believes Christians should keep the biblical […]
Islamic State facing military and financial losses: Will it survive?
Islamic Jihad Movement emblem COGwriter The so-called Islamic State is facing military and other losses: US-backed Iraqi forces enter Mosul airport, military base February 23, 2017 BAGHDAD (AP) — Iraqi forces backed by the U.S.-led international coalition fought their way Thursday into a sprawling military base outside of Mosul and onto the grounds of the […]
‘End of transgender bathroom rule gets conservative praise’
COGwriter There is some positive news to report: End of transgender bathroom rule gets conservative praise February 23, 2017 WASHINGTON (AP) — Conservatives are praising the Trump administration’s rollback of public school bathroom requirements for transgender students, saying the move corrects a legal overreach by the Obama administration that is best left for states to […]
Polycarp: Church of God or Church of Rome?
“Martyrdom of Polycarp” from Ceiling of the Church of St. Polycarp, Smyrna (now called Izmir, Turkey) COGwriter February 23rd is considered the “Feast of Polycarp” by the Roman and Eastern Orthodox Catholics. Some believe that he was martyred on that date (though an early Spring martyrdom seems to have been more likely; see Polycarp of Smyrna: […]
Carnaval 2017: Should Christians participate?
2007 Carnival at Pátio de São Pedro square, in Recife, Brazil (Wiki Photo) COGwriter ‘Carnaval’ for 2017 officially starts February 23rd in parts of Brazil and elsewhere: Rio Carnival is a wild 5 days celebration, 40 days before Easter. It … finishes on Fat Tuesday with the beginning of Lent on Ash Wednesday after which […]
Mexico trying to say no to Trump’s immigration plans
Mexico-USA western beach border wall COGwriter Mexico is not happy with the Trump Administration’s immigration plans: February 22, 2017 MEXICO CITY — Mexico will vigorously fight U.S. mass deportations of undocumented immigrants back to Mexico and refuse to accept any non-Mexicans expelled across the border, Mexican Foreign Minister Luis Videgaray vowed Wednesday. A day after the Trump […]