Month: June 2023

Would you consider this a fair statement? Older Church of…

Would you consider this a fair statement? Older Church of God preachers often speak with a bitter tongue because they have believed to much, took too many passages of scripture literally when it was meant for other people in another time and expected too much from the denomination even though it was struggling? The resultant disillusion has occurred so often that they have developed a bitter and c... »

I was asked by the artist to produce and publish…

I was asked by the artist to produce and publish…

Our good friend Larry Petree, who was also licensed with the CoG as a minister, as well as a personal friend to Dr. Ray H. Hughes, Sr., writes and records a song about the CHURCH OF GOD HYMNAL, published by the Tennessee Music & Publishing Co in Cleveland, TN. To you who love the old “Red Back” hymnal, I think you will really enjoy listening to Larry’s song. I was asked by t... »

This young man represents the "forgotten American." "No man careth…

This young man represents the "forgotten American." "No man careth…

This young man represents the “forgotten American.” “No man careth for my soul.” There are many Americans who have literally lost it all and they are living in small camps throughout USA. My son Nathan delivered water to this particular camp and I, not only shared Christ with this young man, but also gave him a Bible, which he is holding in his hand. CoG preachers, don̵... »

Early COG Evangel article about a mandolin playing by itself…

Early COG Evangel article about a mandolin playing by itself…

Early COG Evangel article about a mandolin playing by itself in a group of worshipers. »