Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for January 18, 2026. Today in U.S. news, President Trump’s administration has continued to make headlines, battling universities over issues like antisemitism and DEI policies, which led to a federal funding freeze for some institutions. His “America First” foreign policy vision, emphasizing spheres of influence over traditional […]

Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for September 18, 2025. Today’s news highlights a potential spiritual awakening in the U.S., particularly among Gen Z, with reports of increased church attendance and a renewed hunger for faith. This resurgence is coupled with concerns about the Church’s handling of sin and the need for effective […]

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BCE: The Jewish people began a 14-day celebration
to dedicate the Holy Temple in Jerusalem. The Temple project was initiated by
King David, and built by his son, King Solomon. Solomon’s Temple was the
spiritual center of Jewish …