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Islamic terror again strikes France

Nice Promenade des Anglais at night (W. M. Connolley ) COGwriter There was another Islamic terrorist attack in France today: July 14, 2016 Eighty people were killed and another 50 hurt in Nice, France, Thursday night after a truck filled with grenades and weapons plowed through a crowd celebrating Bastille Day in the resort town, according to French authorities. Eighteen people [...]

Europe upset about Boris Johnson’s appointment

Theresa May and Boris Johnson COGwriter European leader have reacted negatively to the appointment of Boris Johnson as the new Foreign Minister for the United Kingdom: EU Chief Blasts New British Prime Minister’s Cabinet Picks July 14, 2016 European Parliament chief Martin Schulz is blasting the Cabinet picks of new British Prime Minister Theresa May [...]

AP: ‘Fear Factor: Americans scared of their presidential options’

COGwriter The Associated Press is reporting the following about a poll finding that 81% of US Americans have: July 14, 2016 WASHINGTON (AP) — The vast majority of Americans say they are afraid of at least one of the two major candidates – Hillary Clinton or Donald Trump – winning the White House, a remarkable [...]

German Defense Minister states that Germany is now ready to lead Europe militarily

Symbol of the German Bundeswehr COGwriter The German cabinet approved a plan to increase the budget and influence of its military: July 13, 2016 “Germany is ready to lead,” German Defense Minister Ursula von der Leyen said as she presented the so-called “white paper” on security policy approved by the cabinet earlier on Wednesday. … [...]

Theresa May, now UK Prime Minister, appoints Boris Johnson Foreign Minister. What is Article 50?

Theresa May and Boris Johnson COGwriter The UK now has a new Prime Minister, who also appointed a new Foreign Minister: July 13, 2016 The UK’s new prime minister Theresa May has vowed to lead a “one nation” government that works for all not just the “privileged few”. Speaking outside 10 Downing Street after being [...]

CBS: ‘Trump paints apocalyptic picture of racial tensions in U.S.’

Donald Trump COGwriter Donald Trump made some statements related to racial tensions and recent shootings in the USA today. CBS reported the following: Trump paints apocalyptic picture of racial tensions in U.S. July 13, 2016 WESTFIELD, Ind. – Racial tensions were on Donald Trump’s mind on Wednesday, as he painted an apocalyptic picture of civil unrest [...]

The Prophet Joel

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 [...]

Ancient Philistines’ cemetery uncovered, yet ‘researchers’ misunderstand prophecy

Philistine/Peleshet captives at Medinet Habu about 1185-1152 BC COGwriter Here is a report of archeological discovery related to the Philistines: Who were Goliath’s relatives? Archaeologists closer to uncovering secrets of the Philistines 11 July 2016 While no giants have been found, archaeologists have uncovered a Philistine cemetery in Israel. Hailed as an exceptional find, the 3,000-year-old [...]

U.N. court rules in favor of the Philippines on the South China Sea, but China says it will ignore the decision

Many nations have military presence in the South China Sea COGwriter The U.N. arbitration court sided with the Philippines over China related to a dispute in the South China Sea: July 12, 2016 In a landmark ruling, the U.N. arbitration court is dismissing China’s territorial claims in the South China Sea, saying it has “no [...]

The late Fulton Sheen, ‘Mary,’ and the End Times

Archbishop Fulton Sheen COGwriter The late Catholic Archbishop Fulton Sheen was known for his preaching and especially his work on television and radio, has been declared ‘venerable,’ and is currently a candidate for Roman sainthood: Venerable Fulton John Sheen (born Peter John Sheen, May 8, 1895 – December 9, 1979) was an American bishop (later [...]