Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for February 13, 2026. Today in the U.S., discussions are underway as America approaches its 250th anniversary, with reenactors like George Washington and Ben Franklin calling for a complex and true retelling of the nation’s founding story. The last U.S.-Russia arms control treaty has expired, sparking calls […]

Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for February 12, 2026. In today’s headlines, the U.S. is buzzing with the release of the Jeffrey Epstein files, generating significant media attention and a challenge to discern facts from speculation, while thousands of dog lovers found joy at the world’s largest unofficial gathering of golden retrievers […]

I have been asked for my thoughts on the TPUSA halftime show. I did not watch either halftime show—or the Super Bowl, for that matter—and cannot remember the last time I saw one. I spent last night fellowshipping with a group of pastors. That said, by …

Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for February 11, 2026. Today in U.S. news, a heartwarming gathering of thousands of Golden Retrievers provided a joyful break from the headlines in Golden, Colorado. Politically, Republicans in Congress are pushing the “SAVE America Act,” a bill that could significantly alter how Americans vote in federal […]

Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for February 10, 2026. Today in world news, Iran continues to urge attendance at rallies marking the anniversary of its revolution, even as many citizens reportedly feel more estranged than ever due to ongoing brutality. Meanwhile, in the exhilarating world of Olympic slopestyle skiing, athletes are finding […]