Christmas always brings a flood of emotions every year as I try to navigate all the changes of my Christmases past to my Christmas present. For so many years I had my whole family beside me each Chris...

OKLAHOMA CITY – I hope each of you is looking forward to the upcoming Christmas break and will have time to spend with loved ones. As a Christian, Christmas is one of my favorite holidays and is a ver...

It’s the end of my first year in office representing District 15. It’s been very interesting to say the least. I wouldn’t trade this time for anything. In addition to helping with numerous constituent...

Christmas week has arrived, and for many, it’s not always merry. While the season shines with joy and light, it can also stir painful memories— old regrets, lingering shame, and labels we wish we coul...

I have a little refrigerator magnet that says, “We plan; God laughs.” It’s a constant (and much needed) reminder that my own plans for my day, my week or even my life are not the final word as far as ...

I hope that we hold these days close and remember the Savior that makes them special. I also hope that appreciate and love each other because these days are short, and we not promised tomorrow. I hope...

I remembered the trial of Charles Schenck, which led to one of the most important Supreme Court cases involving free speech, Schenck v. United States (1919). When the U.S. entered World War I in 1917,...

From October to December is nothing but a blur with a holiday thrown into each month. Now we are at the Christmas countdown and everyone seems to be busier and busier as Christmas Day approaches. Yes,...

When the American colonies first clashed with Britain over taxation, much of their frustration focused on Charles Townshend and later Frederick North. Both men served simultaneously as members of Parl...

OKLAHOMA CITY – This time of year can bring stressful times for children who endure traumatic experiences. As we approach the end of the year and with the holidays of celebration occurring, OICA is on...

How good are you with patience, and waiting? It’s not always my strong suit. With short waits, like standing in the check-out line at Walmart or sitting in the doctor’s office, I’ll visit with somebod...

“Which of you, if your son asks for bread, will give him a stone? Or if he asks for a fish, will give him a snake? If you, then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how ...

Christmas has a funny way of turning up the lights — and the memories. For some, the season brings warmth and joy. For others, it stirs old hurts they’d rather keep buried. Dickens captured that tensi...

OKLAHOMA CITY – With the beginning of December and upcoming celebrations, stress is an inevitable part of the season. Holidays are often portrayed as joyful and exciting, but many children experience ...

Every year from October to December seems to go by in a blink. It seems like people are busier than ever trying to find their Halloween costume to finding time to cook everything for Thanksgiving to f...

I had an interesting experience in class last week; one I hope won’t get me in too much trouble. As the semester is winding down, one of my classes was giving presentations on their research projects....

“You brood of vipers! Who warned you to flee from the wrath to come? Bear fruit worthy of repentance! Every tree that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire!” (Matthew 3:1-12). ...

As we turn the calendar toward Christmas, many of us feel both the sparkle of the season and a few shadows from the past. Christmas has a way of magnifying things. A joyful moment becomes brighter, li...

In the Gospel of John 8:12 Jesus says this about Himself – “ When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have ...

OKLAHOMA CITY – As we just celebrated Thanksgiving, I would be remiss to not express appreciation for those who work tirelessly for the youth of our state. Each year, the Oklahoma Institute for Child ...