(Logo of Hebrew University of Jerusalem) . COGwriter There is another archeological find of a biblical site: Tammuz 9, 5779/July 12, 2019 Archaeologists Say They Found Town Where Future King David Took Refuge From Saul: For decades scholars sought the elusive site of Ziklag, where the Bible says David was given shelter by Philistine King […]
Month: July 2019
AP: Despite US warnings, Russian S-400 systems land in Turkey
S-400 Triumf launch vehicle (Соколрус) COGwriter Turkey did what it said it would and purchased Russia’s S-400 missile system: Despite US warnings, Russian S-400 systems land in Turkey July 12, 2019 ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — The first shipment of a Russian missile defense system has arrived in Turkey, the Turkish Defense Ministry said Friday, moving […]
The prophet Joel taught many things that most discount
Michelangelo’s Imagined Depiction of Joel COGwriter Some observe a memorial to the death of the Prophet Joel on July 13th of each year. Do you know much about what he was inspired by God to write? Here is how the Book of Joel starts: 1 The word of the Lord that came to Joel the […]
France escalating ‘trade war’ through a tax against mainly US-based digital tech; Europe wants countermeasures to Trump’s ‘sanctions warfare’
Paris, France COGwriter Migrants staged a major protest in France: France passes law taxing internet giants 11 July 2019 France imposed a 3% additional tax on companies including Google and Facebook on Thursday, despite US opposition. Both the French Senate and the lower-house National Assembly supported the move. The bill is dubbed GAFA for targeting […]
After Donald Trump threatens more sanctions, Iran reportedly stopped from trying to seize a British tanker
HMS Montrose (POA/Phot Mick Storey) COGwriter The situation with Iran remains quite tense. Donald Trump announced additional sanctions to come: Trump vows that US sanctions on Iran will be ‘increased substantially’ July 11, 2019 U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that U.S. sanctions on Iran will be “increased substantially” in response to the regime […]
Church of God News in Spanish, Romanian, and Portuguese
COGwriter The Continuing Church of God continues to get additional materials translated into the Spanish language. Here are links to the latest items we received today, with the last article also translated into Romanian and Portuguese: nprecedented U.S. Weather Chaos Continues: 120F In The West, More Record-Setting Flooding In The East’ ‘Continúa caos sin precedentes […]
Genesis Q&A?
COGwriter Many people have questions about the Bible in general and the first several chapters of the Book of Genesis in particular. The first six chapters of Genesis present a summary of vital high points of approximately the first 1600-1700 years of mankind — from Adam’s creation to just before Noah’s Flood (details on […]
‘ DEBT PILES UP! DEFICIT 25% HIGHER SINCE ELECTION’
COGwriter The Drudge Report had the following as its biggest headline when I checked it today: DEBT PILES UP! DEFICIT 25% HIGHER SINCE ELECTION HHS SPENDING $100 BILLION PER MONTH The link from Drudge brought me to the following: Two and a half years into his term, President Trump has little to show for breaking […]
Jeffrey Epstein, horrific crimes, shame, and scandal
Jeffrey Epstein (Wikipedia) COGwriter Here is information about allegations and other matters related to billionaire Jeffrey Epstein: July 10, 2019 A New York City woman alleged in a Wednesday interview that Jeffrey Epstein — the politically connected financier who pleaded not guilty to sex trafficking this week — “forcefully raped” her when she was 15 years old. Jennifer Araoz, […]
‘Widespread Obesity Makes Trump’s Military Recruitment Goals a Challenge’
Obese male COGwriter Obesity is affecting US military recruitment: Widespread Obesity Makes Trump’s Military Recruitment Goals a Challenge July 9, 2019 WASHINGTON – As he reveled in the huge display of military might during last week’s Independence Day celebration on the National Mall, U.S. President Donald Trump encouraged Americans to enlist in the military. “To […]