#ourCOG Daily Brief [October 10, 2026]

Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for October 10, 2026.

In U.S. news today, the nation is grappling with a renewed death penalty debate following a botched execution in Tennessee and plans to livestream a firing squad. An ICE shooting in New York has stirred discussion over local cooperation, while the Cornell rape allegations have ignited a cultural firestorm, resonating with issues from the #MeToo movement and the Jeffrey Epstein case. Politically, the upcoming midterms could mark the start of a generational shift in Congress, with a significant number of younger members potentially taking office. Additionally, new redistricting maps have splintered Memphis’s Democratic stronghold, raising questions about the meaning of representation. Turning to world news, we find a Taiwanese artist creating light from storm-collected driftwood, Afghan women secretly pursuing education in underground ‘sewing’ classes five years after the Taliban’s ban, and Russia facing a unique gas supply challenge, where fuel isn’t getting pricier but is becoming harder to buy, reminiscent of Soviet-era waits.

Before we move on, don’t forget to check out our recent video uploads. This week’s features include our “Sunday Morning Service (10AM),” an inspiring message on “Family Heroes” from Jentezen Franklin, and Perry Stone’s intriguing “The Dead Sea – A Possible Entrance To Hades” from Episode 1357.

In FaithNews, we’re tracking several important stories: Operation Compassion is preparing first-responder relief teams for Hurricane Isaias. Talent from ‘The Chosen’ has joined award winners for a unique multimedia retelling of the Story of John the Baptist. A case involving the San Diego Mayor punishing a pastor for Christian beliefs is heading to the U.S. Supreme Court, and CoGPray was recently launched at a Leadership Gathering.

Now for a look at the latest in prophecy news. We’ve seen reports of Marxist groups in Iowa and Washington City Council meetings opening with Satanic prayers, drawing concern that leftists are “ceding the country to Hell.” On the international front, the U.S. is reportedly preparing major strike plans against Iran, targeting missile installations, drone facilities, and energy infrastructure, while a Muslim terror attack planned for the Mall of America was fortunately thwarted. Furthermore, Pope Leo XIV is expected to join over 300 leaders of various religions at the sixth Assisi gathering to promote the “spiritual unification” of the world, and in a remarkable story from October 7, brave archaeologists risked their lives to save 30,000 ancient treasures from ISIS in Syria.

Finally, in Jewish history, looking back at October 10th, we note several significant events. In 614, the fifth Council of Paris prohibited Jews from exercising civic or administrative rights. Moving to 680, the Battle of Karbala saw the decapitation of Shia Imam Husayn bin Ali, a pivotal event for Shi’a Muslims known as Aashurah, which tragically deepened the split between Shiites and Sunnis and continues to impact violence today. Then, in 732, at the Battle of Tours, Charles Martel and the Franks decisively defeated a large Moorish army, halting the spread of Muslim influence into Western Europe.