Latest Updates 2005

This message examines how Christmas appeals to this world and how God’s people must learn a lesson about discerning right from wrong. It is an absolute must for all who think only the secular world can be trapped by all the glitter of the season.

Lie to your Children

Recently, a story appeared on the Internet in which the symbols of Christmas were elevated in meaning. According to the storyteller the images so commonly associated with this season now declare a great spiritual message. No longer do they come from the pagan world—a place where the True God is mocked. Today they are holy—declared so by people who believe they can decide for themselves how they will worship the Savior of the world. This article contains that story.

We have added a comprehensive page to the “Articles and Notes” section of our library. This page identifies all the kings of God’s people from the birth of the monarchy to the destruction of Judah. Additionally, a brief biography of each ruler can be accessed by clicking the name of the particular monarch you wish to study.

Sabbath Links

Blow the Trumpet has added several links to our “Honoring God’s Sabbath” page. These links contain several brief explanations to critical issues pertaining to the fourth commandment.

Glory to the Newborn King

This article is an excerpt from the Nov-Dec 1997 World Ahead magazine published by the original Global Church of God. It presents a vivid word picture of how Christmas must look to a Great Moral God. It was written by Thomas E. Robinson and has been added to our page entitled Selling Idolatry.

Special Links

Blow the Trumpet is pleased to announce the addition of 33 special links to its Contemporary Issues and Analysis page. These links will take ore visitors to some of the most thought provoking venues on the Internet. Although we do not agree with all the positions advanced in the links, they do possess clarity of thought and offer some very unique perspectives on today’s world.

Guest Book

Blow the Trumpet is pleased to announce that it has added a Guest Book for web site visitors to offer comments. It may be accesses by clicking the “Guest Book” button located directly below the “Latest Updates” button on our HOME page. We encourage visitors to take advantage of this opportunity to share their thoughts with other site visitors and us.

Honoring God’s Sabbath

This new addition to our web site contains a directory of all materials we have pertaining to the Sabbath. It was created as a convenience for those who would like to easily reference this very important commandment.

In God We Trust

This is a dramatic video presentation illustrating the profound respect leaders of the United States have had for God and His guidance over this land. It also offers a warning to those who think America can flourish without a strong national reliance on the God of the Bible. Although Blow the Trumpet did not produce this video, we were profoundly moved by its message and thus provided a link to it. This is a MUST SEE video. To access it click the link entitled ‘In God We Trust” under Related Links.

We have added new questions to this very interesting wing of our library. We invite you to test your knowledge.

Selling Idolatry

On December 1, 2005 Blow the Trumpet posted a series of powerful video presentations and written articles addressing one of the greatest deceptions in the history of Christianity. This new page of our site tells a story that just might change the way you think about what is arguably the most popular religious tradition on earth today.

Then and Now

This article addresses how America has changed since its birth as a nation. It is clear that our collective character is radically different than it once was and the difference would have made the founding fathers ashamed of today’s America.

November 2005

Human Reasoning

This article addresses a letter defending dining out on the Sabbath. It thoughtfully examines several points advanced by a major COG organization that sincerely believes God approves of this practice. It poses how the arguments might look if they were presented to God Himself.

A Proclamation

We have added to our America Repent page a special proclamation issued by Abraham Lincoln as an appeal to Americans to turn from their national arrogance and to humbly seek the God who made this nation great. These words appear to be tailored to this generation of Americans. But will they heed them?

Presidential Proclamations

In consideration of Thanksgiving, we have posted every presidential Thanksgiving proclamation made by America’s chief executives.

Sabbath “do’s and “don’ts"

We have added a new letter to our Sabbath Test page. It addresses one of the most common complaints advanced by those who believe it is acceptable with God if His people dine out on the Sabbath. But is the complaint really valid?

How to Lose a War

This essay written by Oliver North examines the how the war in Iraq is beginning to take on the appearance of Vietnam. This is because like America’s struggle in Southeast Asia some 40 years ago today legislative leaders suffer from “political cowardice.” And like that ugly war of the past today’s GI is beginning to become demoralized.

Character: More than an Ivy League Education

Blow the Trumpet is honored to place on its site a transcript of an address given by Noah Riner, the Student Body President of Dartmouth College to the incoming Freshman class. This message examines character and personal responsibility. This is an absolute must read for young and old alike.

Abortion Claims Answered

This article is the latest addition to our American Holocaust page. It identifies some of the primary arguments advanced by pro-abortion advocates and provides compelling rebuttals to each.

By the Book

We have added new questions to this unique wing of our library. We invite you to test yourself on these great issues of life.

The Best Feast Ever

This letter To the Church offers some poignant thoughts about the 2005 Feast of Tabernacles and the wonderful lessons it taught. Regardless of where you honored this year’s fall festival, this letter has something for you.

No Road to Damascus

This essay addresses the issue of conversion for those who grew up in God’s Church. It offers sound advice from the life of Timothy on how a second generation Christian can navigate his or her journey towards God’s Kingdom.

Let No One Despise Your Youth

One of the great obstacles faced by some who grow up in the church is a lack of respect by their elders. This was a hurdle that was also faced by a young first century evangelist. The advice given to him by a mentor is just as applicable to God’s young people today.

Feast of Tabernacles 2005 Sermons

Blow the Trumpet has added all eight sermons given during the Feast of Tabernacles hosted by the Eternal Church of God in Big Bear California. Each of these messages captures the true purpose of the feast and its focus on the Kingdom of God.

October 2005

This two minute video presents striking words from four of Americas greatest patriots. Each founding father acknowledges God as the architect of our liberty and the source of our protection. This inspiring presentation concludes with a stirring appeal to the United Stated. The question is: Will they heed it?

This section of our library, which includes five categories of Biblical questions, is updated weekly so we encourage you to visit it often. Several new questions regarding the scriptures were posted this month. Test your knowledge.

Throughout the month of October, links to major news stories impacting our world were added on a daily basis. The purpose of these stories is to illustrate the danger of the times we live in.

This article which appears in the Good News magazine, published by the United Church of God, examines the UN and likens it to a dysfunctional family. It provides some very interesting insights into the history of the greatest international organization ever assembled and identifies the flaws that make its mission so difficult. We strongly encourage our visitors to read this thoughtful analysis of what many believe is man’s last hope.

This is a second article, which was also featured in the September-October edition of the Good News magazine, contrasts the goals of the United Nations with those of God and His soon coming Kingdom. The irony is that although God’s millennial goals are far more ambitious, they are the ones that will ultimately be achieved. This article is a perfect compliment to the Feast of Tabernacles and its many lessons.

In consideration of God’s Feast of Tabernacles, Blow the Trumpet is suspending additions to its website until Monday, October 31, 2005.

This new page of our site contains links to the leading news stories of the day. Because it will be updated daily, we encourage you to visit it often.

This essay explains the importance of the Sabbath and why God’s people must show it great deference and respect. It now appears in the Articles and Notes section of our library.

This poignant letter to the most powerful nation on earth explains in plain language why God would remove His blessings from her. It reveals the striking similarities between the history of ancient Israel and the United States. The question it poses is: Will America come to the same tragic end?

If you have ever wondered if God would ultimately turn His back on America, consider the following: all the evidence indicates that America has already turned her back on Him. This Article reveals how the United States has changed since it was founded over 200 years ago and how those changes threaten its very survival.

Among the most severe words issued from the Vatican in recent memory were written by then Joseph Cardinal Ratzinger, just a month before he became Pope Benedict XVI. Tucked into the Good Friday meditations for the “Way of the Cross” ceremony at the Coliseum was a phrase whose bluntness caught many in Rome that evening off guard: "How much filth there is in the Church," he wrote, "and even among those who, in the priesthood, ought to belong entirely to Him!" This article examines what just might be one of the new priorities of a more conservative Catholic church.

This letter to the Church was part of a special presentation sent to the leading churches of God and their leaders. This presentation is given in the form of a video CD. This particular CD is called A Sabbath Test and is a reconstruction of a debate between Blow the Trumpet and the Restored Church of God and its leader, Mr. David C. Pack. This particular letter is an appeal tyo the leaders of God’s Church to re-visit this critical issue.

This message examines the power of Faith and the impact it has on God. Using two powerful miracles performed by the Messiah it proves that faith can indeed move mountains. This Sermon was the inspiration for the article “Moving Mountains” which also appears on our website.

This essay presents a reason God has allowed the United States to suffer tragedies such as 911 and hurricane Katrina. Are these catastrophes further evidence that God has turned His back on us and our prayers?

This dramatic video clip reveals the devastation Hurricane Katrina left after it pounded Louisiana and Mississippi. It is truly gripping.

Katrina: Its Potential Impact

This article was sent to Blow the Trumpet by Stratfor.com and examines the significance of New Orleans. It provides a brief history of its tactical importance and its financial influence on the United States.

Audio Reports on Katrina

This page contains several links to special reports by Newsweek journalists covering the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. Their observations capture the devastation to property as well as its impact on the psyche of its victims. Some of the reports are very graphic. We added this page to our website because we believe it illustrates how a wealthy nation like the United States can become desperate.

Katrina Prediction

The article was originally written in 2001. It was an indictment of the city of New Orleans for its decadence. The article then warned of a massive hurricane that would destroy the city if it did not repent.

Katrina’s Satellite Progression

This page of our website contains images from the Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) instrument on NASA's Terra and Aqua satellites reveal the vast expanse of Hurricane Katrina as it stretched clear from the Gulf Coast to Ohio. Images are from August 24 -31.

This particular page of our website is a part of the “America Repent” wing. It includes a series of letters sent to President Bush earlier this year. The letters are automatically linked to an audio of the message. The letters are powerful and direct. They appeal to the President to return aggressive moral leadership to America.

Moving Mountains

We have just added a new essay to the Articles and Notes wing of our Library. It examines how God’s people can and actually have moved mountains by the power of faith. This is an inspiring true story that shows how God Himself can be moved by genuine faith.

America Repent

This page has been constructed in order to provide additional articles outlining our national sins and why God’s patience with us is wearing thin.

Killer Katrina

In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, Blow the Trumpet has created a special page dedicated to this spectacular catastrophe.

By the Book

We have just added a new wing to our library. This wing is dedicated to answering some of the great questions concerning God’s word. We anticipate that this page will become one of the most popular to God’s people. Eventually it will contain virtually hundreds of issues so important for those who sincerely desire to become more like Christ. Therefore, we encourage you to visit it often. New questions are scheduled to be added weekly.

Contemporary Issues and Analysis

Blow the Trumpet has created a new wing of our website. is dedicated to examining the critical issues of the day and putting a Biblical perspective on them. Because this wing will be updated frequently we encourage you to visit it often.

Another Vietnam: Nine Predictions

Recently Republican Senator Chuck Hagel suggested that the war in Iraq is beginning to resemble America’s involvement is Vietnam almost forty years ago. This essay examines that observation and how it may play out in America’s ultimate decline.

Blow the Trumpet is pleased to announce that it has added a new page to the Articles and Notes section of its library. This page is dedicated to assisting our guests in memorizing the Bible. It highlights the prominent events and their corresponding chapters. This page will be updated until the entire Bible is included.

Dennis Fischer and Art Braidic, the co-authors of A Sabbath Test have written a response to one of the arguments presented by the Restored Church of God in defense of dining out on the Sabbath. According to the RCG, God’s people will offer sacrifices on the weekly Sabbath during the millennium and consume them with the priests. Therefore, the temple will serve as a dining facility and is thus a type of restaurant. This article disputes this claim and proves conclusively that no such sacrifices will be made on the Sabbath. This article is a must read for anyone interested in discovering the real truth on this vital issue.

We have just completed the production of a special video CD showcasing several pieces of information relating to the issue of dining out on the Sabbath. This full color digitally mastered CD/ROM will be sent to the leaders of God’s Church in September. Its purpose is to appeal to them to reexamine this vital issue.

In a continuing effort to preserve the works of Mr. Armstrong, Blow the Trumpet has added issues of the Plain Truth to the HWA literature wing as well as added four World Tomorrow telecasts to the HWA video messages wing.

The Eagle possesses great beauty as well as tremendous strength and skill. What can the Christian learn from this extraordinary creature?

This past April Blow the Trumpet issued four letters to President George W. Bush. These letters addressed the great moral issues facing our nation. This month Blow the Trumpet produced an audio recording of each letter.

There are some who believe that those who refuse to dine out at restaurants on the Sabbath are actually practicing a form of bondage. But is this true? Where is the bondage? Where is the liberty? This message takes an extraordinary journey through history and reveals a profound irony concerning these questions.

Today many in the western world have become desensitized to an erosion in moral values. Is this happening to God's people? And what can be done to make sure it does not happen to you?

Every day God's people are presented with opportunities to proclaim God's way but do we always see them. This message uses an inspiring true to life example of letting your light shine.

If a man dies shall he live again?" This is a timeless question that is often pondered during moments of great sadness and loss. This inspiring message that was delivered at a funeral service answers that question and offers a great hope to all mankind.

Today God's people face extraordinary trials that challenge and test their faith. Just how important are these trials? This question is addressed along with one more: When Jesus Christ returns will He find faith on the earth?

Blow the Trumpet has published a new page to its website dedicated to exploring the impact of Pope Benedict XVI on the Catholic Church and the world.

This article examines the differences between the view of the Restored Church of God and the authors of A Sabbath Test with respect to the issue of dining out on the Sabbath.

This article exposes the plethora of misrepresentations advanced by the Restored Church of God in their essay, Dining Out on the Sabbath-What Does the Bible Teach?

July 2005

American Presidents

Blow the Trumpet has just completed a new section of our To the Nation wing. This section is dedicated to America’s forty-three Presidents. It contains biographical information on each head of state and is an excellent resource for gaining insights into these extraordinary leaders.

The Sabbath/Sunset or Dark?

When does the Sabbath officially begin? Today there is some dispute concerning this question. This article answers this question with great clarity.

Sabbath Test Q&A

In the wake of the debate over whether is it appropriate in God’s eyes for Christians to dine out at restaurants on the Sabbath, several questions have emerged. This page addresses with great clarity the numerous queries God’s people have presented regarding this very critical issue.

Blow the Trumpet is pleased to announce that its patriotic wing containing nearly 200 great documents and speeches affecting the United States is now complete. This section of our site is unique and represents an extraordinary resource concerning American history. In addition to reading the actual words spoken by some of America’s greatest leaders, you may also listen to them. Hear President Franklin D. Roosevelt declare war on Japan and President George W Bush honor those who perished on 911 as well as may other voices proclaiming America’s defining moments. Additionally, watch numerous videos capturing these great moments. As you do, consider how far this once Great nation has descended morally and ethically since the founding fathers began this great experiment in FREEDOM.

Blow the Trumpet is pleased to announce the latest article in its series on the Sabbath. This essay, which is also included in the Articles and Notes section of our library, is titled A Slave in Egypt, and is a dramatic argument concerning why God’s people should refrain from dining out on the Sabbath. We believe it is an absolute must read for those who sincerely desire to understand God’s wisdom on this issue.

Restaurants in the Millennium

This article addresses one of the newer arguments advanced by a COG leader in defense of dining out on the Sabbath. According to him a type of restaurant will exist in the Millennium, and it will be open for business on God’s Sabbath.

The Ten Thousand Dollar Challenge

This article addresses a new series of accusations leveled against the authors of A Sabbath Test by the Restored Church of God and published in a revised addition of an article posted to their website on June 16th. This article exposes the level one will sink to when trying to smear anyone who effectively challenges their view.

Humiliation and Captivity

This represents the final wing of To the World. It introduces one of the most gruesome moments in history. That moment is soon to play out in front of a nation that rejected the very God who blessed them.

An American Epitaph

This article tells the story of how a great nation rejected the source of its greatness and as a result was introduced to the consequences of its defiance. It is not pleasant—even more so because it is being played out again in the most powerful nation on earth.

This page of our website has been updated to reflect the most recent developments in Mr. David C. Pack’s condemnation of A Sabbath Test and its authors.

This article just might be the most compelling argument ever presented on the topic of dining out on the Sabbath. It was written in response to a scathing attack leveled by Mr. David C. Pack of the Restored Church of God against the book A Sabbath Test and its authors. Regardless of what your position on this issue is, there is no doubt that you will learn something you never knew before from this article. With that, we encourage you to TAKE THE TEST.

The Timeline

This page contains the sequence of events that surrounds Mr. David C. Pack’s attack against A Sabbath Test and its authors. It puts a real face on this very emotional subject and explains how Mr. Pack’s hostility against those who believe it is wrong to dine out on the Sabbath has spread.

The Mark of the Beast

This addition to our site consists of a telecast aired in Southern California. Unlike many COG television programs that give generic information, this broadcast is straight talking and forceful—no punches are pulled here.

A Life Well Spent

In his letter to the Church, Mr. Dennis Fischer offers some words on the passing of God’s true and faithful servant, Mr. John Ogwyn.

This letter To the Church examines the horrible tragedy that struck God’s people during a small Sabbath service in Brookfield, Wisconsin. It answers the question that has been on the lips of so many.

This announcement is a brief introduction explaining the beginning of a new phase of God’s end time work. It involves taking a warning to the leaders of the United States and appealing to them to lead America in an act of national repentance.

Blow the Trumpet has produced a video CD containing a series of letters addressed to President George W. Bush. It was sent out the first week in May 2005. Additionally, this CD contains several pieces of supporting documentation including video footage and numerous articles pertaining to America’s great moral flaws.

This is an invitation to all who wish to assist in the financing of A Warning Goes Forth.

This powerful letter to President George W. Bush is an appeal to him to lift up his voice and cry out for America to repent of its collective sins. Its words are dramatic and present a dark picture of what this country will look like if it doesn’t turn from its moral course. This letter was included in a video CD that was sent directly to the President as a part of a warning from Blow the Trumpet.

This powerful letter to President Bush is an appeal to him to return the knowledge of God to America’s children. It warns of the consequences of raising up a generation without an understanding of our nation’s spiritual roots. This letter was one in a series of letters included in a video CD sent directly to the President.

Freedom and Faith

This powerful letter appeals to President George W. Bush is an appeal to him to restore the ideals of the founding fathers and to revive their voice and place it before America. It invokes the very words of some of our country’s greatest leaders. This letter was included in a video CD that was sent directly to the President as a part of a warning from Blow the Trumpet.

An American Holocaust

This letter to President Bush is an appeal to him to aggressively fight to save the lives of the countless unborn children murdered by abortion every year. It was included in a video CD that was sent directly to the President.

The Great Massacre (Video)

This dramatic three-minute video clip exposes the hypocrisy of the pro-abortion movement and reveals the overwhelming impact of this horrible practice. The Great Massacre is a must see for anyone who has wondered why this issue stands as one of the most divisive in our nations history. Those who have seen it call it “gripping.” One viewer wrote, “I was so moved I forgot to breathe.”

On January 22, 1973 the United States Supreme Court ruled that a woman’s desire to terminate an unwanted pregnancy was protected by the Constitution. Since this landmark decision (Roe v. Wade), over 46 million abortions have been performed in the United States. This page of our site contains 30 unique articles relating to this issue. Each article stands powerfully in defense of LIFE.

This brief video shows an ultrasound image of a child and his heart beating while in the womb. It is something pro-abortion groups don’t want you to see.

This brief (30 seconds) video was shown as a television advertisement and was sponsored by the Breast Cancer Prevention Institute. It reveals a dangerous connection between abortion and breast cancer.

In defense of the unborn, Blow the Trumpet has identified several pro-life websites that can serve as an excellent resource for anyone wishing to gain valuable insights concerning this vital issue.

A Wave of Destruction

This one-minute video clip captures the devastation of the great tsunami that struck Indonesia on December 26, 2004. It asks the question “Where Was God?”

Where Was God When the Tsunami Hit?

This article addresses the question of why bad things happen to good people. It was inspired by a letter sent to Blow the Trumpet in which the writer mocks the notion that God could really exist. Where was God? The answer just might surprise you.

A Deficit in Decency

On February 12, 2004, Zell Miller, the distinguished senator from the state of Georgia, addressed his legislative colleagues regarding the moral decline of this nation and the brazen contempt many Americans now display toward the God of heaven. His words are compelling and are reminiscent of those uttered by the prophets of old. This new page of our website contains both the transcript of Senator Miller’s stern warning to the legislative leaders of this land, and the video of this stirring address. We encourage all our guests to see and hear these powerful words.

The Cause of Freedom

This letter To the Church explains why true freedom is so elusive and why mankind, even in the world’s democracies is unable to achieve the prize of LIBERTY.

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