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EU Parliament names anti-nationalist Guy Verhofstadt to be its ‘Brexit’ negotiator

Guy Verhofstadt COGwriter In a step apparently to show that Europe is ready to move on from the Brexit situation with the UK, the European Parliament appointed former Belgium Prime Minister, a current Member of the European Parliament to be its negotiator: September 8, 2016 The European Parliament has named Guy Verhofstadt, a former Belgian [...]

EU Parliament names anti-nationalist Guy to be its ‘Brexit’ negotiator

Guy Verhofstadt COGwriter In a step apparently to show that the Europe is ready to move on the Brexit situation with the UK, the European Parliament appointed former Belgium Prime Minister, a current Member of the European Parliament to be its negotiator: September 8, 2016 The European Parliament has named Guy Verhofstadt, a former Belgian [...]

Russia arranging peace negotiations between Israel and the Palestinians–is this the Daniel 9:27 deal?

Jerusalem City COGwriteri The Associated Press (AP) reports that Russia has been working to arrange a meeting for some type of peace discussion between Israel and the Palestinians: September 8, 2016 MOSCOW (AP) — Russia’s Foreign Ministry announced on Thursday that the Israeli and the Palestinian leaders have agreed “in principle” to meet in Moscow [...]

‘Mary’s birthday’ is celebrated today, but she is not my mother

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. [...]

‘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 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 your voice [...]

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? [...]