#ourCOG Daily Brief [September 15, 2025]

Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for September 15, 2025.

Today’s news features a fascinating archaeological discovery in Laodicea, uncovering Christian symbols in the city Jesus addressed as “lukewarm,” sparking renewed reflection on faith. In the US, we’re seeing a surge in church attendance among younger generations, prompting discussions about the nature of modern discipleship. A former Wall Street executive launched Faithly, a LinkedIn-style app for Christians in ministry, aiming to strengthen church networks. However, a concerning study reveals the detrimental effects of churches neglecting to preach about sin. Meanwhile, the global picture is grim, with reports of numerous Christians, including children, killed by Fulani herdsmen in Nigeria, and a pastor and his wife facing false charges in India.

In other news, we have videos on Jentezen Franklin’s perspective on strong families, Perry Stone’s insights on waitresses and Christians, and the intriguing title “Fight Night.”

And now for updates from the FaithNews RSS feed: the East Central Hispanic Region dedicated new offices; faith leaders convened to address political violence; Gate Keepers is offering church security services; and the Smoky Mountain Children’s Home received reaccreditation.

Turning to prophecy, recent headlines include House Speaker Mike Johnson’s criticism of Rep. Ilhan Omar’s rhetoric following the assassination of Charlie Kirk; Albania’s appointment of an AI as a government official; an article exploring the societal impact of unchecked evil; and President Trump’s decision to revert the Department of Defense’s name back to the Department of War.

Finally, a look back at Jewish history: September 15th marks the birthdate of Roman Emperor Trajan, who ruled from 98 to 117 AD. Interestingly, despite improving relations with some Jewish populations, Trajan’s campaign against the Parthians and subsequent uprisings in Egypt complicated his efforts, highlighting the complex relationship between Rome and the Jewish people during that era.