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German leader wants Greek land and/or gold for collateral

Greek riot photos COGwriter The crisis in Greece is not over. Notice what a German leader wants to do about it: February 20, 2017 Bavaria’s 50-year-old finance minister Markus Soeder … according to an interview with Bild, the CSU politician said that: …new billions should only flow when Athens implemented all the reforms. Even then, [...]

M&M: ‘Shocking Unexpected Consequences’

Hungary 1946 sweeping up hyperinflation currency notes COGwriter Dr. Martin Weiss of Money and Markets reported the following: Shocking Unexpected Consequences February 20, 2017 When new presidents first walk into the White House, they expect to grab the helm of government and sail along smoothly. But it’s mostly an illusion, and Trump’s first month in [...]

Do verses in Colossians and Galatians negate the Christian obligation to observe biblical holy days?

Artist depiction of the Apostle Paul writing his epistles COGwriter Some have claimed that the Apostle Paul’s writings in Colossians and Galatians negate the Christian obligation to observe biblical holy days. To address this, the Continuing Church of God is put together this sermonette on its ContinuingCOG channel: 14:06 Colossians, Galatians, and the Feasts of [...]

COGwriter on radio Monday, February 20th: warnings related to Donald Trump are coming to pass

COGwriter As long-term readers are aware, I, Dr. Bob Thiel, AKA COGwriter have frequently been a radio guest. However, since many times the interviews are last minute, they are usually not announced here. But sometimes there is some notice. I am scheduled to be on AM Ocala Live with Larry Whitler. This would be on [...]

‘Deep state’ taking action as it does not want anyone to ‘drain the swamp’?

COGwriter Donald Trump is not pleased with the mainstream media nor various leaks. But are the leaks intentional?: February 19, 2017 he scariest new catchphrase of the Trumpera – and we’re only one month in – is the “deep state,” a term borrowed from countries like Turkey and Egypt, where networks of military officers and [...]

Sermonette: God’s Love and Human Suffering

COGwriter The Continuing Church of God is pleased to announce this sermonette from its ContinuingCOG channel 24:16 God’s Love and Human Suffering Michael Radtke discusses how human suffering plays a role in God’s love for us.  Among other things, it can destroy the illusion of self-sufficiency, show us our limitations, encourage obedience and help to [...]

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: Donald Trump is now President of the United States: What’s next?Donald Trump es ahora Presidente de los Estados Unidos: ¿Qué sigue?http://www.cdlidd.es/donald-trump-es-... Global increase for persecution of those professing ChristIncremento global [...]

Russia and certain European nations agree to a ceasefire in Eastern Ukraine

Sergey Lavrov Russia and certain European nations have agreed to a ceasefire in eastern Ukraine: 18 February 2017 Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has said a truce between pro-Russian rebels and Ukraine’s army will start on Monday. But Kyiv has said it is “not at all” happy with the deal made at the Munich Security [...]

Mike Pence also pushing Europe to spend more on its military–this will not end well for the USA

Mike Pence COGwriter United States’ Vice President Michael Pence is pushing Europe to increase military spending: 18 February 2017 MUNICH — Vice President Mike Pence delivered a tough-love message to Europe on Saturday, saying the United States stands behind NATO, yet U.S. allies’ failure to carry their share of the security burden will no longer [...]

Nairobi conference and ‘All About Love’ sermon

CCOG Conference in Nairobi COGwriter The Continuing Church of God is pleased to announce this sermon from its ContinuingCOG channel: 1:50:18 Nairobi Conference: All About Love This is the beginning of the African conference for the Continuing Church of God in Nairobi, Kenya for leaders from eight nations. The agenda and introductions are the first [...]