The angry and resentful young man sat sullenly on the edge of his narrow cot in the cell. He had no idea how long he had been sitting there, body motionless but with his brain racing in high gear. Ben...

Marriage is more than a ceremony - it’s a union of families and finances. When you and your partner are honest with each other about money and financial goals, it can help build trust, leverage your s...

We have made the statement over the last several weeks that if we are to engage the Bible skeptics of the world in a discussion about the being and nature of God, then one place we can find common gro...

Steve Bagwell, president and CEO of Vision Bank, in Ada, was inducted as chair of the Oklahoma Bankers Association at the OBA’s 128th Convention on Wednesday, May 14, at the Skirvin Hilton in Oklahoma...

Having integrity. “Doing what you should do, even when no one is watching, and will never know if you did it or not.” It’s not something that is inexpensive and easily obtained for yourself - like a b...

Cornerstone Foursquare will host a Blessing of the Bikes event Saturday, May 31, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.“All are welcome to come and receive blessings over you and your motorcycle for safe travels,”...

VFW Post 539 and Auxiliary will be conducting the annual Buddy Poppy drive on Saturday, May 17, in Henryetta. The group will be set up outside of Homeland and Walmart in Henryetta from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m...

Do you have a parent or other elderly relative who may soon need a caregiver? If so, be diligent when selecting the right person for the job - because choosing the wrong one could lead to big financia...

Everyone makes mistakes or fails in their attempts to grow and meet the challenges of daily life. Without these miscues little would be learned, and growth as a person would be limited. In short, fail...

Over the past week, the Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy (OICA) has not only been busy with promoting youth-related policies at the state and federal capitols, but we have also led two important ...

Suffering is an innate part of life. Yes, I know none of us like to admit this universal truth. Nonetheless, history and the most learned scholars make it abundantly clear that legitimate suffering fi...

Christopher Paul Curtis, American author of children’s books, celebrates his birth date as May 10, 1953, in Flint, Mich.Curtis was the second of five children in his family. His dad was a chiropodist ...

In every town and every street, Where laughter rings and hearts still beat, There stands a woman, brave and true The kind the world looks up to, too. With hands that mend and hearts that guide, She wa...

appointed the husband as leader, the wife under his leadership, the children under both parents and all under Jesus. This also reflects divine order, and was God’s perfect plan before evil and lawless...

If you’re adding a child to your family, it’s an exciting time, and you have much to anticipate. Of course, this new addition will bring many changes in your life, so you’ll want to be prepared - espe...

We have been standing on the back porch with the Bible skeptic Michael for the last few weeks, gazing at the stars. We have been working our way through the simple argument:• Everything that begins to...

In 1983, advocates from across our state saw the need for an organization to “raise awareness, take action, and support policy for the health, safety and well-being of Oklahoma’s children” through out...

As Teacher Appreciation Week begins, registration is now open for Oklahoma’s fifth grade teachers to sign up for their class to participate in the award-winning Kid Governor program.Teachers can regis...

We’re now in the final month of the 2025 legislative session. We’re also in the most dangerous period for severe weather in Oklahoma. April’s flooding and tornadoes came with a heavy price, with seven...

Last week, standing with the Bible skeptic Michael on the common ground that science affords, we continued to look to the stars to see what we might learn. We have been looking for evidence that the u...