In my twenties, I drove an hour one way and waitressed for over ten years dealing with the public on a daily basis. From my mid-twenties to midthirties, I ran a private school and taught multiple ages...

Letter to the Editor Like my phone, I’m sure everyone says Columbus Day is next Monday. Not in our house. It’s Indigenous Peoples Day and it always will be. Just because some white supremacist says it...

When I helped start the Oklahoma Rural Schools Coalition, it came from a simple conviction: strong schools are the backbone of strong communities. Investing in education is how we keep rural Oklahoma ...

Seven people were baptized at LECC on Fill the Tank Day this past Sunday. How great it was to witness these new believers choosing to lead a Christian life! The smiles were as wide as the ripples in t...

This past Sunday, we found ourselves echoing the disciples’ words to Jesus: “Lord, increase our faith!” They had just heard Him speak of some difficult demands of discipleship— having to forgive again...

Two years ago, as I sat in an airport, distraught and brokenhearted, I tried to distract myself by watching a young mother struggle with a couple of infant children. I wanted to help but knew most mot...

OKLAHOMA CITY – There are some days when I wonder if the person who first said, “May you live in interesting times,” was applauded for this statement or condemned. The world has certainly become an in...

Letter to the Editor, Facts for Snacks was published in your paper a few months ago, by someone sending in a copy of my email explaining the program. I would like to thank whoever did that for the pro...

Over my fifty plus years of being on this earthly journey I have come to realize the importance of not just good friends but godly friends. I’m not talking about just good ol’ buddies that you can han...

The folks at LECC are counting the days to our annual dinner on the grounds—a Sunday when we spread long tables and even longer welcomes. It’s our favorite time to dine with our community neighbors an...

For the last few weeks in Luke’s Gospel, Jesus has been speaking about the importance of serving God rather than serving “wealth” or “the world.” He has talked about humility, the cost of discipleship...

“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 ...

OKLAHOMA CITY – Recently, Rep. Danny Williams, R-Seminole, along with Reps. Colin Duel-R, Guthrie; Gabe Woolley, R-Broken Arrow; Molly Jenkins, RCoyle; and Stacy Jo Adams, R-Duncan, hosted an interim ...

I dare to say as a Nation we have been going backwards for years – decades – and beyond. However, the most recent killing of Charlie Kirk, a 31year-old father of two young children who was shot while ...

Jude ends his little New Testament letter with a megaphone blast.. Remember, Jude was Jesus’ half-brother who once doubted Him but was changed forever by the resurrection. He shouts one clear charge: ...

“Hear this, you that trample on the needy, and bring to ruin the poor of the land,” says the prophet Amos, calling us to attention. His warning to ancient Israel was clear and still rings true today: ...

Our human identity is always defined by relationships and so is our Christian identity. The Psalmist reflects this idea in asking who are in relation to God. what is mankind that you are mindful of th...

One of the principal difficulties in George Washington’s presidency was dealing with the French Revolution and whether we should support their fight. While Washington’s cabinet was divided on the issu...

OKLAHOMA CITY – After the events of the past week, I am just feeling drained and honestly experiencing a bit of despair. Charlie Kirk, a 31-year-old political activist who had invigorated the conserva...

Every single day the world suffers from deliberate vandalism, disturbing violence and what I believe is a vacancy of the heart. This vacancy or state of emptiness that seems to affect so many is becau...