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Do you ever wonder what you should pray about?

COGwriter By Lynn Torrance (from The Good News, August 1961): Is it wrong to pray for oneself? about how to make “ends meet”? about how to overcome? Just what should one pray about? MANY do not know what to pray about. We are often asked, “What can I pray about?” Some say, “I ask God [...]

IMF & Greece still talking tough, but…

Part of Athens (Photo By Joyce Thiel) COGwriter IMF and Greece continue to negotiate, though both sides are talking tough: June 18, 2015 International creditors demanded Thursday that Greece propose economic reforms that could break the impasse in bailout talks. Greece was unequivocally denied any possibility for a delay or a grace period to repay [...]

Laudato Si: Will Pope Francis’ economic actions match his words?

Pope Francis’ Latest Encyclical COGwriter Pope Francis’ latest encyclical titled Laudato Si was officially released today.  VOA reported the following about it: June 18, 2015 The Vatican has released a landmark letter by Pope Francis saying global warming is mostly man-made and calling it one of the most important issues of the day. The 191-page [...]

Pornography rampant in Western entertainment

COGwriter Sometimes, when I am watching what is supposed to be family-oriented television programs or movies, I find that they contain some type of pornography. While most males on the programs tend to be reasonably clothed, the same cannot be said of a lot of the females on the programs. It is clear that many [...]

The Bible and Homosexuality: 10 FAQs Pro and Con

The Destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah COGwriter Received an article from a reader about homosexuality and the Bible.  Thearticle, titled Jesus and the Bible: FAQs for Gay Pride Month, by “Episcopal Priest Reverend Susan Russell,” was supportive of the homosexual agenda.  It had her top ten FAQs on the subject.  Here is part of it [...]

Korea: Record drought in North, deadly pestilence in the South

Korea Flag 1889 COGwriter Both North and South Korea made the news today for potential disasters that are occurring in those lands: June 17, 2015 North Korea says it is facing its worst drought in a century, sparking fears of worsening food shortages. State news agency KCNA said main rice-growing provinces had been badly affected [...]

1 John 5:7-8 and the Trinity

COGwriter Does the Bible clearly teach the trinity doctrine? Some claim that 1 John 5:-7-8 is proof of the Greco-Roman trinity. But is it really? The above drawing is also used by some trinitarians to explain the trinity, even though it clearly violates laws of logic. It was basically developed because although most who profess [...]

Russia says USA’s weapons ideas for Eastern Europe means it will add 40 more ICBMs

Russian Topol-M ICBM on MZKT-79221 mobile launcher COGwriter Russia’s President Putin responded to what he considers to be USA provocation for an arms race: June 16, 2015 Russian President Vladimir Putin says more than 40 new intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBM) will be added to the country’s nuclear arsenal this year. Addressing the opening of the [...]

Church of God News in Spanish

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: Understanding YOUR destiny Entendiendo SU destino http://www.cdlidd.es/entendiendo-su-d... LCG says prophets are rare, but look at the fruits LCG dice que los profetas son raros, pero miren a los frutos http://www.cdlidd.es/lcg-dice-que-los... [...]

Donald Trump enters the presidential race

Donald Trump presidential campaign logo COGwriter Business man and tv personality Donald Trump announced his intentions to run for the USA presidency today: June 16, 2015 Real-estate mogul and reality-television star Donald Trump said Tuesday he will seek the Republican nomination for president. He’s the 12th high-profile Republican to enter the 2016 race, with more [...]