Ron Paul (photo by David Carlyon) COGwriter Former US Congressman Ron Paul called out the use of fear and hypocrisy by US politicians related to the coronavirus. Here is something he said in a video: “There’s an element of fear, scare the people into it! But that might be the way all incremental socialism and fascism […]
Month: May 2020
Sermon: Church Services, Sunday, Heaven, and God’s Plan
COGwriter The Continuing Church of God is pleased to announce the following sermon from its ContinuingCOG channel: 1:14:19 Church Services, Sunday, Heaven, and God’s Plan What were early church services like? Were they mainly focused on entertainment or scriptural messages? Were they like musical concerts or time to learn from the word of God? Did […]
Temple Institute reports Bar-Kochba coin, but . . .
Bar Kokhba coin (CNG) COGwriter In its newsletter today, the Temple Institute had the following: Iyar 21, 5780/May 15, 2020 … Rare Coin From Bar-Kokhba Revolt Unearthed Near The Temple Mount In Jerusalem: ‘Year 2 of the Freedom of Israel’. Archaeologists unearth coin dating back to Bar Kochba revolt which reads “Return to Israel”, “Jerusalem”. In […]
US and German economies taking hits, ZH: How Bad Is It?
COVID-19 2020 Economic Chart (Pixabay) COGwriter The Associated Press posted the following: US retail sales plunged a record 16% in April as virus hit April 23, 2020 BALTIMORE (AP) — U.S. retail sales tumbled by a record 16.4% from March to April as business shutdowns caused by the coronavirus kept shoppers away, threatened stores across […]
Thérèse of Lisieux: Signs and Lying Wonders
Thérèse at age 15 COGwriter The Bible prophesies that there will be signs and lying wonders: 9 The coming of the lawless one is according to the working of Satan, with all power, signs, and lying wonders, 10 and with all unrighteous deception among those who perish, because they did not receive the love of […]
Because of COVID-19, reportedly the ‘New Silk Road hangs in the balance’
Nations participating in China’s Belt and Road Initiative (Owennson) COGwriter COVID-19 has affected China’s ambitious Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), also known as the New Silk Road project: New Silk Road hangs in the balance 14 May 2020 The coronavirus pandemic has slammed the brakes on China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). Otherwise known as […]
France says ‘unacceptable’ to America first getting COVID-19 vaccine
Sanofi logo via Wikipedia COGwriter While a French company apparently wants to provide vaccines to America first, the government of France does not agree: Coronavirus Sanofi: France resists idea of US getting vaccine first 14 May 2020 It would be “unacceptable” for French drug giant Sanofi to give priority to the US market if it […]
Nakba Day 2020
Jerusalem COGwriter Each year thousands of Palestinians rally in Jerusalem to celebrate ‘Nakba Day’ on May 15th. Here is some information about it: Nakba Day , Yawm an-Nakba, meaning “Day of the Catastrophe” is generally commemorated on 15 May. The day was inaugurated by Yasser Arafat in 1998. For the Palestinians it is an annual […]
‘US grocery costs jump the most in 46 years’ ‘When money fails’
COGwriter Food prices have been rising: Increase in food prices reported across country as pandemic continues May 13, 2020 Whether you have been going to the store or ordering your groceries online, you have likely seen — prices are going up! https://www.wsoctv.com/news/local/increase-food-prices-reported-across-country-pandemic-continues/YEMD7SDDIFCD3DVOH4VETM4HGQ/ US grocery costs jump the most in 46 years … The Labor Department […]
VOA: Are Religious Services ‘Essential’ During Pandemic? COGwriter: Yes, true Christians should ‘gather together,’ though atheists do not understand.
Artist’s portrayal of Peter and John going to prepare for the Passover COGwriter Voice of America (VOA) posted the following: Are Religious Services ‘Essential’ During Pandemic? May 13, 2020 [Louisiana Gov.] John Bel Edwards … issued a stay-at-home mandate for Louisiana on March 23 that remains in effect. The order limits the operation of businesses […]