By Marissa Baker When we look at the Churches of God today, one of the most noticeable things is the disunity. There are many different groups, most with a long history of splits and divisions. You’ve probably heard people wonder — or perhaps you’ve wondered yourself: why can’t we go back to all being part…

By Rod Reynolds A woman who grew up in a Church of God family reports that her mother was severely beaten during those years. Her father claimed he beat her mother to “get her under submission;” they were necessary for her salvation; and to beat “Satan out of her.” He beat her with various objects,…

By Carmine Russo I grew up in the 1950’s and 60’s. The days of 33’s and 45’s. These were the days when a hit record was actually something that you could hold in your hand. The Lovin’ Spoonful had a hit record back in 1965. I was a junior at Lafayette High School in Brooklyn, New York (just…

By Corbin Rose It would not be unreasonable to assume that the year 2020 will be famous, or dare I say infamous, in several ways when we look back upon it in the future. I’m sure you all could readily point out highlights, lowlights, important, and perhaps previously unthinkable changes. However, there is always good…

By Stephen Russo Information is the key to every decision we make and belief we hold. What you do and believe is a function of the information you have. Yet, truth decay makes differentiating good from poor information hard. That’s why we need to understand the world around us and where the information we obtain…

By Arielle Slijker Pain is a powerful teacher. Does your heart hurt? Is your mental health suffering? Where are you experiencing pain? It is an indicator that something in our life needs healing; something needs your attention. If you are feeling this way you are not alone. You have my empathy, as I have struggled…

By Daniel Russo The Church of God Network (CGN) gains inspiration from Ephesians 4:1-6. In fact, we see it as our de facto motto: Ephesians 4:1-6 1 I, therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you to walk worthy of the calling with which you were called, 2 with all lowliness and gentleness, with longsuffering, bearing with one another in love, 3 endeavoring…

By Stephen Russo Today’s world constantly bombards us with information. The interconnectedness of the world through the internet (including social media) and the 24-hour news cycle bring us into contact with innumerable pieces of information and points of view. Most days, it’s hard to tell what’s true or false, opinion or fact. Some researchers call…

By Daniel Russo Our Mission: To help build community within the Church of God by facilitating connection, centralizing information, and sharing resources. Our Vision: A cohesive and dynamic Church of God community with frequent fellowship, open communication, and active cooperation between members and staff of the various Church of God organizations. The Church of God…

By Marissa Baker Are you nervous? The whole world amid a pandemic. With social distancing regulations, business closings, and church cancellations affecting our daily lives, danger suddenly seems very real. Even people who aren’t normally prone to anxiety and depression can start to feel on-edge and discouraged. It’s an understandable reaction. But just because fear…