September 5

394:
Battle of Frigidus between Emperor Theodosius who ruled the eastern Roman
Empire and Eugenius, ruler of the western part of the empire. Theodosius’
victory brought the two halves of the empire back under on ruler for one last
time. Th…

Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for October 26, 2023. Today’s Church-related posts from ourCOG.org focused heavily on fellowship and community building. Several articles highlighted the importance of supporting one another through prayer and shared experiences, emphasizing the vital role of community within the Church. Discussions on discipleship and spiritual growth were also […]

Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for October 26, 2023. Today’s Church-related posts from ourCOG.org focused heavily on fellowship and discipleship. Several articles highlighted the importance of strong community bonds within the Church, emphasizing the mutual support and spiritual growth fostered through shared experiences and dedicated service. Discussions on effective Bible study methods […]

September 4

476:
The German general Odoacer defeated Orestes and deposed the child emperor
Romulus Augustus marking the “official end of the Roman Empire.”  Actually, this was the end of the Empire in
the West. The Eastern Empire continued to rul…

September 3

175(BCE): Antiochus IV Epiphanes, the Greek King of the Channukah story
began his reign today.

141 BCE (18th of Elul, 3619): The fight begun by Matthias and
Judah came to a successful conclusion when Simon was elected High Priest and
was …