Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for November 8, 2025. In today’s top headlines, the ongoing government shutdown continues to ripple across the U.S., causing significant travel disruptions with over 1,000 U.S. flights cancelled as unpaid air traffic controllers reduce services. Politically, the shutdown, now record-setting, is forcing Head Start preschools to close, […]

Drinking Deadly Things in Appalachian Pentecostalism Drinking poison, typically strychnine dissolved in water, is one of the lesser-practiced but highly symbolic signs of faith among certain Appalachian Holiness and Pentecostal groups. Like serpent handling, this ritual…

Good morning, brothers and sisters. If you preached this past Sunday, what is the central message or nugget you hope your congregation took from the message? If you didn't preach, what is the central message or nugget you took from the sermon? Ple…

Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for September 10, 2025. Today’s news reveals a complex picture of faith and society. In the U.S., a former Wall Street executive launched Faithly, a LinkedIn-style app for Christians in ministry. Simultaneously, a study highlights the concerning trend of churches downplaying sin, while another shows Millennials and […]

Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for October 26, 2023. Today’s church-related posts from ourCOG.org focused heavily on the upcoming Feast of Tabernacles, with several articles offering guidance on preparation and reflection. Discussions also centered around strengthening our local congregations and the importance of community engagement within the Church of God. Several members […]

In the middle of the Covid-19 pandemic, our campus pastor, Rob Fultz (who formerly served at Saddleback), participated in a brief podcast on Digital Discipleship. The discussion introduced the concept of digital mission fields, highlighting digital platforms as the primary mode of communication and connection. Among the key points were the invitation of dissenting voices […]

Good evening, #ourCOG family! We are thrilled to bring you breaking news: as of today, ourCOG.org has crossed a monumental threshold—48,000 articles published! This incredible feat reflects years of faithful reporting, vibrant teaching, and heartfelt storytelling that span continents and ministries. From personal devotionals to global mission reports, each contribution has built a mosaic of […]