#ourCOG Daily Brief [January 7, 2026]

Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for January 7, 2026.

In today’s top stories, we’re seeing global tensions and internal shifts. Domestically, President Donald Trump’s continued interest in acquiring Greenland is creating significant questions and challenges for Europe regarding its relationship with the U.S. On the world stage, Iran is reportedly facing a “war on two fronts,” grappling with chronic economic issues and the growing threat of military conflict, potentially involving the United States following President Trump’s statements. Meanwhile, in South Sudan, as the nation stands on the precipice of another civil war, young musicians are bravely using their art to foster peace and unity amidst the division.

Turning our attention to recent video content, we’ve seen several compelling messages. These include “Sacred Season 2026 Wednesday Revival Week 1” with Bishop Scott King, a powerful reminder that “This Generation Needs What You Carry” from Jentezen Franklin, and an intriguing reflection titled “I Saw The Dead In Paradise” by Perry Stone.

Unfortunately, we have no recent faith-based news to report from our FaithNews RSS feed today.

In prophecy news, the major development for January 7th is Ukraine’s key European allies signing security guarantees for the nation, including the potential deployment of a multinational military force should a peace deal with Russia be reached. French President Emmanuel Macron described this as a “significant step” aimed at deterring further aggression. This follows a dramatic weekend where President Trump’s daring U.S. military raid captured Venezuelan dictator Nicolas Maduro, a move that has drawn strong reactions and criticism from Democrats. Israelis are watching closely, believing these U.S. actions in Caracas could disrupt financial and logistical hubs for groups like Hezbollah and IRGC, partly financed through South American drug trafficking. The capture itself made headlines when President Trump shared a photo of Maduro aboard a U.S. warship on Truth Social.

Finally, in Jewish history, looking back at January 7th in 1256, we mark the release of Berechiah De Nicole, the Chief Rabbi of Lincoln. He had been imprisoned in London on charges linked to the death of “Little Hugh of Lincoln.” Reb Berechiah, an English Tosafist and an authority on ritual matters, was among many Jews of Lincoln seized after a gentile boy’s body was discovered in August 1255, leading to accusations of ritual murder.