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China makes a deal with the Cook Island–another ‘sea gate’ being lost?

Location of the Cook Islands (Picture by TUBS via Wikipedia) COGwriter Voice of America reported the following: China, Cook Islands sign strategic partnership pact February 15, 2025 China and the Cook Islands on Friday signed a comprehensive strategic partnership agreement, but the lack of transparency around the details has alarmed New Zealand, the South Pacific […]

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Dr. Michael Germano died

Dr. Michael Germano COGwriter Dr. Michael Germano, former dean of Ambassador College, died this week. His funeral is planned for next Wednesday. He is survived by his wife Brenda. I have long known him. The first encounter I had with him was related to binitarianism. He later became part of the Living Church of God. […]

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Sermon: Hebrews 11-12: Faith–Yes, the Diligent are Rewarded

COGwriter The Continuing Church of God (CCOG) is pleased to suggest the following video on our Bible News Prophecy YouTube channel: 1:11:52 Hebrews 11-12: Faith–Yes, the Diligent are Rewarded This sermon is the fifth part of a six-part sermon series covering each and every verse of the Book of Hebrews. This sermon covers the 11th […]

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‘Europe cannot rely on the US for its security’

COGwriter The Munich Security Conference is going on. US Vice President JD Vance and various European leaders are there. However, in the background are major concerns in Europe related to its security and Donald Trump. Notice the following: Trump’s ‘electroshock’ on Ukraine ends the debate: Europe cannot rely on the US for its security Europe […]

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Fruits: The gospel is being preached, short work being prepared for, truth restored, youth outreaches, and the poor have the gospel preached to them

` COGwriter Jesus taught: 15 “Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravenous wolves. 16 You will know them by their fruits. Do men gather grapes from thornbushes or figs from thistles? 17 Even so, every good tree bears good fruit, but a bad tree bears bad […]

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Sacred heart of Mary? Valentine’s Day

COGwriter February 14th is known to many as Valentine’s Day. The ‘heart’ is a common symbol related to Valentine’s Day, as is the pagan deity Cupid. Back in the 1800s, Alexander Hislop wrote: In the Church of Rome a new kind of devotion has of late been largely introduced, in which the beads play an […]

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Pope Francis decrees ‘Mother Theresa’ homage to be part of the Church of Rome’s ‘liturgical calendar’

‘Mother Theresa’ (1986 Túrelio) COGwriter Pope Francis made a decree related to a dead nun and Roman Catholic liturgy: Pope Francis decrees that the liturgical feast of Mother Teresa of Calcutta be added to the Church’s universal calendar Pope Francis decided to place the liturgical memory of Mother Teresa of Calcutta in the official liturgical […]

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Afghan migrant plows car into crowd in Munich–might the AfD benefit?

Munich Terror Crime Scene (Photo by Magent via Wikipeda) COGwriter EuroNews reported the following: 13 February 2025 Police say the suspect is a 24-year-old Afghanistan national who has been apprehended at the scene of the incident, which the authorities believe was intentional. At least 28 people have been injured in Munich after a car drove […]

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Research confirms that biblical principles lead to happiness

COGwriter The world’s longest-term study related to happiness suggests that caring for others and staying married is better than the emptiness associated with self-focus careerism: ‘The Good Life: Lessons From the World’s Longest Scientific Study of Happiness’ “We may be capable of extraordinary feats of intellect and creativity … but when it comes to making […]

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Another poll reveals that Europeans mainly consider that the USA is a ‘necessary partner,’ not an ally

🗣️ | “In the #BudapestDeclaration, European leaders have set the direction to boost our #competitiveness. The Commission’s task was to reflect in its 2025 working programme the leaders’ commitments to provide real and immediate solutions for the #European people & businesses. The… pic.twitter.com/Rex22RSdce — Patriots for Europe (@PatriotsEP) February 12, 2025 COGwriter The European Council […]

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