#ourCOG Daily Brief [October 9, 2026]

Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for October 9, 2026.

In today’s U.S. news, we’re seeing a potential generational shift in Congress, with midterms poised to bring in younger representatives. Meanwhile, new political maps, influenced by a Supreme Court ruling on the Voting Rights Act, are sparking debate about representation, particularly in Tennessee where one Democratic stronghold has been splintered. Harvard University has been navigating a complex landscape, addressing antisemitism and free speech while resisting past pressure from the Trump administration. On the international front, Europe’s military limitations are highlighted in the context of the Iran war, suggesting a role in diplomacy rather than direct conflict. And domestically, a creative solution to housing shortages is emerging in New Mexico, where old Route 66 motels are being renovated into apartments. Globally, efforts are underway in England to preserve the vanishing art of marionette-making, while in Saudi Arabia, ancient columns known as Al-Rajajil are being embraced, though their origins remain a mystery. In Ukraine, as the war enters its fifth year, families continue to strive for normalcy, highlighting the resilience of children growing up amidst conflict.

Turning to our recent video content, we have several powerful messages for you. These include “Faith Over Fear | Give Me This Mountain” by Pastor Tony Stewart, “How To Succeed In a New Season” by Bishop Mitch Corder, and the “Dallas Church of God Livestream.”

From our FaithNews RSS feed, recent headlines feature “CoGPray Launched at Leadership Gathering,” “Matthew West Releases New Album,” “Pro-Life Leaders Call on FDA to Restore Abortion Drug Safeguards,” and “Smoky Mountain Children’s Home Dedicates Renovated Cottage.”

In prophecy news, October 9th brings a forecast of a life-threatening storm surge of up to seven feet as Hurricane Isaias approaches the U.S. Gulf Coast. On October 8th, Pope Leo XIV is slated to join over 300 religious leaders at a significant “Assisi gathering” promoting the “spiritual unification” of the world. Looking back to October 7th, we learned of a daring archaeological rescue where 30,000 ancient treasures were saved from ISIS in a Syrian city. And on October 6th, Prime Minister Netanyahu vowed to “finish the mission” at a somber memorial for Oct 7 victims, while the NASA chief expressed an open mind about UFOs.

Finally, in Jewish history for this day, October 9th, in 768, Carloman I and Charlemagne were crowned Kings of The Franks. Charlemagne was notably good to his Jewish subjects, even expanding their rights and allowing free mingling at court, which fostered increased commercial and financial activity. Later, in 1184, Judah ben Elijah Hadassi, a Karaite scholar from Constantinople, began his work on “Eshkol ha-Kofter,” a treatise on the Ten Commandments. And in 1192, a treaty was successfully negotiated with Saladin.