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The Church of Rome claims the Bible is its book, but overlooks Church of God knowledge and custody

COGwriter While looking over news items, I saw something related to the book shown above. Here is some of what the book has written on the inside flap: In The Bible Is a Catholic Book, Jimmy shows how the Bible cannot exist apart from the Church. In its origins and its formulation, in the truths […]

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Trump Administration pushes ‘stable’ crypto reserve, but crypto is not stable like gold

(Grok AI generated image) COGwriter Under the direction of the Trump Administration, the government of the USA has been working on developing a crypto currency reserve. Notice the following about related legislation: July 16, 2025 This “Crypto Week” may bring transformational changes to the digital- assets sector as three pieces of legislation move through Congress. […]

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Woe! Pacific military balance shifting towards China, Russia, and North Korea–kings of the east?

Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping (Kremlin.ru) COGwriter CNN reported the following: China, North Korea and Russia represent biggest security challenge since World War II, Japan says July 16, 2025 Seoul, South Korea CNN  —  Japan is facing its most severe security environment since World War II as three potential adversaries in East Asia – China, […]

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No, Jesus did not look like most envision Him

The earliest surviving paintings claimed to be of Jesus, from a church at the ruined city of Dura-Europos on the Euphrates (dating from first half of the 3rd Century AD) COGwriter There are a lot of myths about Jesus, His birth, and His teachings. What about His appearance? Notice the following: Over the past few […]

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After Trump’s latest moves, is Russia about to nuke the USA to start WWIII? Are Germans looking to get nuclear bombs?

COGwriter CNN reported the following: Russia sees Trump’s 50-day window as a green light to keep up brutal offensive in Ukraine July 15, 2025 President Trump has effectively handed Vladimir Putin an extraordinary green light: 50 days to finish off his brutal summer offensive in Ukraine before facing any consequences. Only if there is no […]

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Ultra-Orthodox party departure reducing Netanyahu’s government coalition, while the Temple Institute says the time for a ‘third temple’ is now–could there be a connection?

Model of the ancient tabernacle with a tent in Timna Valley Park, Israel (Photo by Ruk7, Wikipedia) COGwriter The coalition supporting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu could be falling apart. Notice the following: Netanyahu’s coalition is rattled as ultra-Orthodox party announces exit over military draft law July 15, 2025 TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — An […]

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Should you ‘completely trust’ the King James Version of the Bible?

Front cover of 1611 edition of the King James Version Bible (Wikipedia) COGwriter Is the original King James Version (KJV) of the Bible the one you can completely trust? Chick Publications had the following at their website: The King James Bible is a true and direct translation from the original languages. … What if you […]

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EU says US trade ‘almost impossible’ if 30% tariffs are implemented

(Above from Pixabay) COGwriter The head of trade for the European Union expressed a major concern after the latest tariff threats from the Trump Administration: US trade ‘almost impossible’ in case of Trump tariffs — EU 14 July 2025 EU trade chief Maros Sefcovic said on Monday that he believed the US was ready to […]

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GMOs are ‘Genetic Roulette’

(Book cover photo via Amazon) COGwriter One of the trade difficulties between the United States and European Union is related to genetically-modified organisms (GMOs) in the food supply. The United States produces and pushes such crops, but the EU has so far resisted. This morning there is a report out from a group calling itself […]

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Artificial sweeteners post health risks

COGwriter CBS once reported the following: A commonly used artificial sweetener is associated with an increased risk of heart attack and stroke, according to Cleveland Clinic research. The sweetener is called erythritol. Dr. Stanley Hazen of the Cleveland Clinic said the sweetener is made inside our bodies and can be consumed through processed foods. They […]

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