Scorched Planet Earth COGwriter The Washington Posts reports one study finds that there is a 5% chance to reverse ‘dangerous global warming’: We only have a 5 percent chance of avoiding ‘dangerous’ global warming, a study finds July 31, 2017 In recent years, it has become increasingly common to frame the climate change problem as […]
Month: July 2017
Russia retaliates against US sanctions
Russian Brown Bear COGwriter Russia has decided to remove many US diplomats. Here is a report from the USA followed by one from Russia: July 31, 2017 MOSCOW — Russia urged the United States Monday to show “political will” to mend ties even as it ordered sweeping cuts of U.S. embassy personnel unseen since Cold […]
Hosea’s message will affect the Anglo-American nations
Duccio di Buoninsegna’s Imagined Depiction of Hosea COGwriter Some observe a memorial to the death of the Prophet Hosea on July 31st of each year. Hosea was believed to have lived in the 8th century B.C. The name “Hosea,” means “salvation,” or “He saves,” or “He helps.” Here is how the Book of Hosea starts: […]
The Bible and Monk’s Shaven Heads
COGwriter Does the Bible endorse shaving heads like certain monks do? Should the shaved appearance of some practicing Catholics cause concern? Is this a Christian practice or did it come from somewhere else? Wikipedia’s “Tonsure” article states: Tonsure is the traditional practice of Christian churches of cutting or shaving the hair from the scalp (while […]
China, USA, North Korea, Russia, NATO, etc. posturing militarily: The red horse of the Apocalypse?
USAF B1B Bomber . COGwriter Today, the news is filled with military posturing and rumors of war. Notice, for example, the following: North Korea: Missile Test ‘Stern Warning’ to US Against New Sanctions July 30, 2017 North Korea said Sunday its latest test missile, deemed by weapons experts as capable of reaching the U.S. mainland, […]
Sermonette: What is the Feast of Tabernacles?
COGwriter The Continuing Church of God is pleased to announce this sermonette from its ContinuingCOG channel 6:09 What is the Feast of Tabernacles? What is the Feast of tabernacles? Does God command its observance? Did Jesus keep the Feast? Is the Feast to be kept today and in the Future? This short sermonette answers many […]
WCG’s/PCG’s ‘Lost Century’ restored
COGwriter Was there a lost century in early Christianity? Some affiliated with the COGs seem to think so. Today, I saw part of PCG’s Key of David video/telecast titled The Lost Century. In it, the announcer makes the following statements: No one has reliable detailed accounts of God’s church after the deaths of the original […]
Biblical Archeology: Canaanites, Nebuchadnezzar, and Jerusalem’s Destruction
1670 artist rendition of Zedekiah chained before Nebuchadnezzar COGwriter Biblical archeology has been in the news a fair amount this week. Readers have sent me links to a couple of different reports. One has to do with the identification of DNA of the ancient Canaanites: When the pharaohs ruled Egypt and the ancient Greeks built […]
Sermon: Mark 13: Temple, Four Horsemen, Troubles, Great Tribulation, and Gospel Proclamation
17th century artist Pasquale Ottino’s portrayal of Peter dictating the gospel being penned by Mark COGwriter The Continuing Church of God is pleased to announce this sermon from its ContinuingCOG channel: 1:19:40 (Photo shows Dr. Thiel at the Mount of Olives) Mark 13: Temple, Four Horsemen, Troubles, Great Tribulation, and Gospel Proclamation This is the […]
‘Pakistan Defiant as US Ponders South Asia Strategy;’ Various ones concerned about North Korean missile launch
Truck-mounted Pakistani missile (SyedNaqvi90) COGwriter Pakistan is not happy that the USA has withheld certain funding: Pakistan Defiant as US Ponders South Asia Strategy July 28, 2017 Days after the Pentagon announced it is withholding $50 million intended for Pakistan as part of its Coalition Support Fund, the South Asian country’s ambassador hinted at potential […]