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Although they recognize the seventh day Sabbath, the SDAs, SBDs, and Messianic Jews are NOT COG

Logo of Messianic Jews COGwriter Several groups do keep the seventh day Sabbath, but are not part of the Church of God (COG). Although they keep the Sabbath and Holy Days, plus do not eat biblically unclean animals, Messianic Jews are NOT in the Church of God. Unlike those in the CCOG, they consider that […]

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Democracy or Tyranny for Europe?

(Pixabay photo) COGwriter Notice the following: ‘Tyranny in Disguise’: Will Democracy Survive in Europe? May 27, 2025 In 2022, the European Union adopted the Digital Services Act (DSA), which is supposed to “protect the rights of social media users” and “provide a safer online environment” by “limiting the spread of illegal and harmful content.” What […]

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King Charles supports Canada being part of ReArm Europe!

King Charles III (White House photo) COGwriter King Charles III was in Canada: Updated 05/28/25 King Charles, speaking during a brief symbolic visit to show support for Canada at a time it has faced annexation threats from U.S. President Donald Trump, on Tuesday expressed his love for the country, which he described as “strong and free.” […]

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Oxford’s dozen likely causes of the Apocalypse

COGwriter Saw the following related to the UK and survival: Want to survive the apocalypse? From energy bars, gas masks and freeze dried food, doomsday ‘prepper’ reveals everything you’ll need if the world ends as government unveils website advising Brits on how to get ready for an emergency 23 May 2024 A new government website […]

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Might you want some assistance to quitting smoking?

(Photo by Geierunited) COGwriter Should anyone smoke? It’s been said that good habits are hard to make but easy to live with, while bad habits are easy to make but are hard to live with. The intent of the new law looks to make it a little harder to start. Should Christians smoke? Does smoking […]

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Russia taking more territory that Ukraine held

Map showing areas annexed by Russia from Ukraine (Public domain via Wikipedia) COGwriter Russia continues to fight Ukraine and take more territory: Russia seizes Ukrainian border villages as its massive bombing campaign slows May 27, 2025 KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russian forces have taken four border villages in Ukraine’s northeastern Sumy region, a local official […]

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It only takes 72 minutes to end the world? What did Isaac Newton think? What does the Bible teach?

Isaac Newton, 1712 portrait COGwriter It has been opined that end of the world could take only 72 minutes: 72 Minutes Until the End of the World? Nuclear war would be bad. Everyone knows this. Most people would probably rather not think through the specifics. But Annie Jacobsen, an author of seven books on sensitive […]

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European Central Banks states that the Euro could dethrone the US dollar if Europe develops a stronger military

(Pixabay photo) COGwriter RT reported the following: Euro could dethrone US dollar – ECB 26 May 2025 The euro could become a strong alternative to the US dollar if the 20-nation bloc could reform its financial and security framework, European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde said on Monday. The dollar tumbled to a three-year low last […]

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WND’s improper claims about 666

CCOG portrayal of the Beast of Revelation 13:1-10 COGwriter Back in 2022, World net Daily reported: WND EXCLUSIVE Finally emerging: The beast, mark and number of the beast revealed September 18, 2022 For thousands of years, millions of Christians have been intrigued by mysterious Scriptures discussing the beast, the number of the beast, and mark […]

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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: Donald Trump’s Middle East trip supporting Sunni (King of the South) rise–plus Vladimir Putin invites Arab League to meet in Russia El viaje de Donald Trump a Oriente Medio en apoyo […]

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