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Critical Objections
Columns & Opinion
Critical Objections
March 27, 2026
Last time, we began to look at three broad categories of criticism raised against the Christian resurrection narrative: First, critics claim the Christian resurrection is a legend that began long ago ...
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Parents, Don’t Just Yell at Them
Columns & Opinion
Parents, Don’t Just Yell at Them
March 27, 2026
Have you ever noticed that those rigid rules you insist your kids obey rarely bring about long-term enthusiastic obedience? “Mom told us to not do that. Yay!”Instead, rebellion later on is usually the...
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Ease the squeeze on your retirement income plan
Columns & Opinion
Ease the squeeze on your retirement income plan
March 27, 2026
Rising prices may not dominate headlines the way they did a year or two ago, but if you’re retired, you’re probably still feeling them. Even when overall inflation cools, the costliest expenses - like...
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American author of fantasy literature Patricia Wrede celebrates her birthday on March 27
Columns & Opinion
American author of fantasy literature Patricia Wrede celebrates her birthday on March 27
March 27, 2026
American author of fantasy literature Patricia Wrede celebrates her birthday on March 27. She was born in 1953 in Chicago.The oldest of five children in her family (four girls and one boy), she grew u...
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‘Half the Battle’
Columns & Opinion
‘Half the Battle’
March 25, 2026
The old adage about knowing being half the battle is very true when it comes to policy advocacy.I am thankful for the partner organizations with which the Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy (OICA) ...
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Columns & Opinion
Will Oklahoma independents get to vote? Just barely.
March 25, 2026
There was a time before politics became so toxic that as an election drew near, a conversation starter - civil, back then - was something along the lines of “So, who you voting for?”These days, at lea...
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Transparency is key to building, preserving trust in government
Columns & Opinion
Transparency is key to building, preserving trust in government
March 25, 2026
Oklahoma means business when it comes to transparency in government. We must uphold strong and transparent government practices to allow Oklahomans to clearly see the work of their public servants and...
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American author Louis Sachar was born on March 20
Columns & Opinion
American author Louis Sachar was born on March 20
March 20, 2026
American author Louis Sachar was born on March 20, 1954, in East Meadow, N.Y., and lived there until third grade. Born into a religious Jewish family, as a child, he attended Hebrew School and Sunday ...
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The Christian Resurrection
Columns & Opinion
The Christian Resurrection
March 20, 2026
Thus far, in the cumulative case argument, we have suggested that a significant list of historical sources supports the Christian resurrection narrative. Last time, we suggested that while having more...
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How Outdated Beneficiary Choices Can Derail Your Plans
Columns & Opinion
How Outdated Beneficiary Choices Can Derail Your Plans
March 20, 2026
When you open a retirement account or buy a life insurance policy, you’re asked to name a beneficiary. It might seem like just another form to fill out, but this simple step can affect your family’s f...
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Just Walk Away From Cranky
Columns & Opinion
Just Walk Away From Cranky
March 20, 2026
Your spouse feeling extremely ill and hurting, with no rapid relief anywhere in sight? Don’t expect him to act differently than exactly what he is feeling. Physical illness shows itself very plainly i...
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100 Years Ago (1926)
Columns & Opinion
100 Years Ago (1926)
March 18, 2026
• Henryetta’s ceremonial “key to the city,” normally kept at the chamber of commerce office and used to welcome visiting groups, briefly disappeared after years of inactivity. Witnesses saw a man carr...
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OICA Child Advocacy Day, Chili Cook-Off a success
Columns & Opinion
OICA Child Advocacy Day, Chili Cook-Off a success
March 18, 2026
On Tuesday, March 10, the Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy (OICA) held our annual advocacy day at the State Capitol.Each year, we invite youth-serving organizations to attend and use the opportun...
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Providing Hope
Columns & Opinion, News
Providing Hope
March 13, 2026
On this month’s Guardian of Service Podcast, I interviewed Kosha Lindley and Lisa Watson from the non-profit organizations Hopefor22aday and the Battlin Betties. Kosha is the founder and CEO of Hopefo...
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Alice Hoffman, American
Columns & Opinion
Alice Hoffman, American
March 13, 2026
Alice Hoffman, American novelist and youngadult and children’s author, was born on March 16, 1952, in New York, and was raised in Long Island, N.Y.As a child, she loved creating her own fantasy worlds...
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I’ll Eat What I Want!
Columns & Opinion
I’ll Eat What I Want!
March 13, 2026
Ten-year-old Billy and his dad were going to eat at Billy’s favorite buffet-style restaurant. It was the boy’s birthday, and Dad had indulgently told him that he could have anything he wanted, as much...
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How outdated beneficiary choices can derail plans
Columns & Opinion
How outdated beneficiary choices can derail plans
March 13, 2026
When you open a retirement account or buy a life insurance policy, you’re asked to name a beneficiary. It might seem like just another form to fill out, but this simple step can affect your family’s f...
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What We Have
Columns & Opinion
What We Have
March 13, 2026
The last few weeks have been spent presenting non-biblical sources that speak to one or more of the three minimal bedrock facts concerning what happened to Jesus after His crucifixion. We spent a lot ...
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OICA continues advocacy on children’s bills
Columns & Opinion
OICA continues advocacy on children’s bills
March 11, 2026
As we discussed last week, the Oklahoma Legislature continues to move several potential laws forward for the 2026 session over the past month. Lawmakers have held committee meetings to initially consi...
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Henryetta student to participate in Washington, D.C. leadership forum
Columns & Opinion
Henryetta student to participate in Washington, D.C. leadership forum
March 11, 2026
This summer, Michael Gryder, a student at Henryetta High School and member of the Muscogee Nation, will join outstanding students from across the nation to take part in a unique academic and career or...
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City, County team for Main Street project
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City, County team for Main Street project
March 27, 2026
A collaborative effort between the City of Henryetta and Okmulgee County District 3 is already making a noticeable impact on one of the community’s most vital roadways, as crews work to widen and impr...
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Banks Donate to Dewar Ring Drive
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Banks Donate to Dewar Ring Drive
March 27, 2026
Dewar Schools thanked two area banks who aided them in their drive to obtain championship rings for their football team. Above, Vice President Kenny Wilson of Patrons Bank presented a check to the sch...
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Stay Weather Aware
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Stay Weather Aware
March 27, 2026
With the changing weather conditions in Oklahoma, Okmulgee County Emergency Management Director Moore urges everyone in Okmulgee County to download the Genasys Protect App, available in the Google Pla...
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Party affiliation change deadline nears
March 27, 2026
With Oklahoma’s 2026 election cycle approaching, voters and potential candidates are being reminded of critical deadlines that will shape participation in the upcoming primary and general elections.Ac...
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GCTC launches Electrical Trades program
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GCTC launches Electrical Trades program
March 27, 2026
Green Country Technology Center (GCTC) is proud to announce the launch of its Electrical Trades program, a new full-time career pathway set to serve both high school students and adult learners beginn...
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