#ourCOG Daily Brief [September 30, 2025]

Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for September 30, 2025.

Today in U.S. and world news, discussions continue around a proposed Trump ceasefire plan for Gaza, with a notable concern being the lack of direct input from Gazans themselves regarding their future self-determination. Meanwhile, economic shifts see India and China exploring closer partnerships amid U.S. tariff turmoil, with India’s port investments potentially boosting its trade and improving relations with its rival. On the social front, Liberia’s government is pushing to ban female genital mutilation, but activists face the challenge of securing buy-in from the women who practice it.

For our video content today, among the latest titles available are “Praise and Worship – September 28, 2025,” followed by updates from the “Chapel,” “Mark Walker | September 30, 2025,” and an encouraging message to “Stop Letting Fear Control Your Life.”

Turning to our FaithNews RSS feed, recent highlights include the dedication of the International Offices Prayer Center, Upward Sports celebrating 30 years of ministry impact through sports, a group launching an AI Assistant for Women’s Health Centers, and Cook casting the inaugural vision for Lee University.

In prophecy news, a look at recent headlines reveals discussions around Trump’s redistricting strategy potentially defying history to save the House, with the battle for the next Speaker already underway. We also saw Iran condemning the “unjustifiable” return of UN sanctions following collapsed talks and strikes on its nuclear sites, alongside reports of Trump declaring optimism for a US Gaza plan. Further insights consider the possibility of Tony Blair running Gaza, with powerful backers including Gulf leaders and Jared Kushner, and President Trump’s Tylenol advisory making headlines, drawing a strong reaction from Big Pharma and mainstream physician societies.

Finally, in Jewish history, looking back to October 1st, we consider the anniversary of the origin of the Era of Abraham around 2016 B.C.E. While the exact date is debated, there’s general agreement that Abraham appeared about 2000 B.C.E., marking the start of a four-thousand-year span of Jewish history. What makes this history so unique is its immense timeline, its reach across various geographic areas, and how the most ancient events remain a vibrant part of the descendants of those who made that history. Also on October 1st, back in 331 B.C.E., Alexander the Great of Macedonia decisively defeated the Persian army at Gaugamela, solidifying Greek domination over the Persian Empire.