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COULD you be deceived by Antichrist? Part 2

COGwriter Back in the old Radio Church of God (which became the old Worldwide Church of God) was an article by David Jon Hill that had the following: Will YOU be Deceived by ANTICHRIST? Events are plunging toward the eventful climax of Christ’s return. Will you recognize the REAL CHRIST when he returns? by David [...]

Most admired male and female in the USA are Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton

COGwriter A new poll came out claiming that Barack Obama is the most admired man in the USA and Hillary Clinton the most admired woman: December 28, 2015 President Barack Obama and Democratic presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton top the list of America’s “most admired” man and woman, respectively, according to polling organization Gallup. Seventeen percent [...]

‘Weird’ weather problems in the USA, UK, and South America

‘El Niño’ flooding in Atlanta (PonchoKitty) COGwriter CBS and Voice of America and Bloomberg are reporting about weird weather in places including the Americas and the UK: December 28, 2015 Dozens dead in 3-headed hit of weird weather GARLAND, Texas –At least 11 people died and dozens were injured in strong tornadoes that swept through [...]

Islam condemns ‘New Year’s'–should you?

COGwriter A while back, a religious leader in Turkey publicly condemned New Year’s and Christmas as pagan: Christmas and New Year celebrations are events where both pagan rituals and capitalist drives are intertwined, the head of Turkey’s Religious Affairs Directorate Mehmet Görmez said in a statement… “What I will most object to as the religious [...]

Ten items to watch in 2016

WWIII in 2016? COGwriter Jesus said to watch events leading to the time of His return (Mark 13:35-37). Here is a list of ten items to watch related to Bible prophecy and predictions for 2016: Islam.  Look for more moves by the Islamic State and Iran to attempt to increase influence.  Terrorism and counter measures [...]

2016 campaign expected to ignite abortion debate

Medieval Abortion Drug Being Given COGwriter CBS and other sources are reporting that the 2016 US presidential election campaign will spark more debates on abortion: December 27, 2015 NEW YORK– With a deeper-than-ever split between Republicans and Democrats over abortion, activists on both sides of the debate foresee a 2016 presidential campaign in which the [...]

Astrology: Does it work?

Astrological Signs COGwriter There is an article put out by the old Worldwide Church of God on astrology that perhaps some would be interested in. It was titled DOES ASTROLOGY WORK? and was written by Robert A. Ginskey: Does astrology have a rational scientific basis? Is there any conceivable way that the celestial location of [...]

‘Feast of the Holy Family’

COGwriter Tomorrow is being observed by the Church of Rome as the “Feast of the Holy Family.” Here is some information about it: By Tom Perna … in the western lung of the Catholic Church, we celebrate the great feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph. On this day, we seek to [...]

VOA: Putin and Russia gained influence in 2015

Vladimir Putin COGwriter Voice of America reports that Russia and its President Vladimir Putin gained influence in 2015: December 25, 2015 MOSCOW— Russia’s airstrikes in Syria thrust it to the center of global efforts to tackle terrorism, refugees and a peace deal with Damascus. “In the beginning of the year, Russia had no say in [...]

Sermon: Were the Ten Commandments in Place prior to Mt. Sinai?

Top of Mt. Sinai COGwriter The Continuing Church of God is pleased to announce this sermon from its ContinuingCOG channel: 1:14:48 Were the Ten Commandments in Place prior to Mt. Sinai? God gave Moses the Ten Commandments on Mt. Sinai as recorded in the 20th chapter of the Book of Exodus.  Were the Ten Commandments [...]