Bob Thiel's Blog, page 154

Herbert W. Armstrong and other COG leaders on prophets

Artist portrayal of Elisha receiving mantle (Gustave Doré, 19th century, Public Domain) COGwriter Several hours ago, I noticed the following headline from Gary Leonard at the anti-Church of God, Banned by HWA website: Herbert Armstrong’s Own Words Make Mincemeat Of Bob Thiel And His Fake Prophet Status Of course, the criteria for a prophet comes […]

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Russia and North Korea strengthen military ties–a prelude to Armageddon?

COGwriter Voice of America reported the following: North Korea, Russia pledge mutual defense, says Putin June 19, 2024 North Korea and Russia have signed a treaty containing a mutual defense clause, Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un announced Wednesday, during a rare Putin visit to Pyongyang. Following a day of […]

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Juneteenth 2024

Traditional African dance and music performed for Juneteenth (photo in public domain per Wikipedia) COGwriter In the past several years, there has been increased interest in a previously little known holiday called Juneteenth. Now, even certain California State employees are getting the day off as a paid holiday for it. Here is some information about […]

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20 million USA preppers? and SF: Top 7 Places To Live Off-Grid, According To Modern Nomads

(Photo by Pixabay) COGWriter Jesus taught rough times would come. 7 But when you hear of wars and rumors of wars, do not be troubled; for such things must happen, but the end is not yet. 8 For nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. And there will be earthquakes in various places, […]

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Hezbollah actions and denials, the IDF, and some of what PCG has wrong

Hezbollah has published a video showing one of its reconnaissance drones flying over northern Israel, including the Haifa port. pic.twitter.com/7UxfpiX3Io — Emanuel (Mannie) Fabian (@manniefabian) June 18, 2024 COGwriter Lebanon-based Hezbollah published a video: Hezbollah publishes video it says is from reconnaissance drone flying over Israel June 18, 2024 The Hezbollah terror group has published […]

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Chuck Norris on the top fears for Americans

COGwriter Chuck Norris wrote the following: February 27, 2023 Chapman University’s Survey of Fear (CUSF) is “an ongoing project, now in its ninth year. Conducted annually, it follows trends over time and identifies new fears as they emerge. The survey is a nationally representative sample that gives us insight into what terrifies America.” Unfortunately, it turns […]

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Church of God News in Spanish

COGwriter The Continuing Church of God continues to get additional materials translated into the Spanish language. Here are the translations that we just received: Doomsday Clock: ‘It is still 90 seconds to midnight’ & A ‘plague’ comes before the fall Reloj del Juicio Final: ‘Aún faltan 90 segundos para la medianoche’ y una ‘plaga’ llega […]

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The End Of The Petrodollar Is The End Of America’s Global Dominance? Saudi Arabia Ends Petrodollar Deal With US? US Dollar is ‘Toxic’?

COGwriter The US dollar has been in the process of losing important part of its international backing: The End Of The Petrodollar Is The End Of America’s Global Dominance June 17, 2024 The petrodollar agreement with Saudi Arabia began in 1974, two years into Joe Biden’s first term as a United States senator. It ended this […]

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China angry about G7 pronouncements, but making nice to Australia

(AUKUS Official Logo) COGwriter Voice of America reported the following: China says G7 statement ‘full of arrogance, prejudice and lies’ June 17, 2024 BEIJING — China hit back on Monday after G7 leaders warned Beijing to stop sending weapons components to Russia, saying their end-of-summit statement was “full of arrogance, prejudice and lies.” When Group of […]

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Ambassador College alumni fell away at a greater amount than prophesied by Zechariah

(Man falling, Pixabay photo) COGwriter A reader sent me an email that contained the following related to a survey done with alumni of the old Ambassador College, which also became known as Ambassador University before it closed: At the present time, which best describes you religiously or philosophically? Still with the original WCG organization, now […]

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