I would say that God understands failure, but it does not change how He feels for us. The Bible is full of examples of failed people and failed plans. God still uses those people and God can rescue th...

There are many like me who may be a bit confused about tariffs. In theory, tariffs, taxes on imported goods, seem like something I would support. After all, if nothing else, I am pro-America. And anyt...

The last two weeks have been full of meaningful work at the Capitol, especially within the Government Oversight Committee. I’m proud to report that as the vice chair of the committee, we’ve now comple...

Oklahoma Senate and House Committee on Appropriations and Budget 2300 N Lincoln Blvd., Oklahoma City, OK 73105 Dear Senate Pro Tempore Paxton, Speaker Hilbert, Chairman Hall, Chairman Caldwell and App...

I believe one of the greatest privileges as a parent is the responsibility of teaching your children about Jesus. Do you talk to your kids about Jesus? Deuteronomy 6:7 says “You shall teach them dilig...

This week, the Oklahoma Legislature convened in a joint session to remember the 30th anniversary of the bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Building in Oklahoma City. My constituents Billy and Joyce Cleve...

OKLAHOMA CITY – Do you consider your world view as “black & white” versus “shades of gray?” For my entire life, I can only remember a few times in my younger days that I felt so strongly about one sid...

REPRESENTATIVE NEIL HAYS (405) 557-7302 The Capitol is full of energy as we approach another key legislative deadline. This week, House oversight committees are diligently working through a large volu...

What are we producing for the Lord? Jesus told us that Believers demonstrate their relationship to God by the fruit that they produce. No good tree bears bad fruit, nor does a bad tree bear good fruit...

Where is Jesus for you today? He’s not on the cross—His work on the cross is finished. He’s not in the tomb— that grave is empty. He’s risen from the dead! So, is He on your mind? In your heart? On yo...

One thing in this life is certain – that is the fact that we all have an appointent with death. Hebrews 9:27 states “And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment.” Though w...

OKLAHOMA CITY – When it comes to ideas emanating from the State Capitol, there is no perfect solution to problems faced by what a bill might address. Such is the case with Senate Bill 105. The bill wo...

This week I was named Legislator of the Year by the Oklahoma Rifle Association. I am honored to have been chosen for this award as I believe our citizens’ Second Amendment rights are very valuable and...

As we recently commemorated the 100th anniversary of the Oklahoma Legislature establishing the Oklahoma Forestry Service (OFS), we now find ourselves at a pivotal crossroads. It’s important to know th...

The central belief of the Christian faith is the resurrection of Christ. It is a testimony of God’s infinite power. If God is real (and I know that He is) and He is the creator of all things, He has p...

If you’ve felt stuck lately, this column today should be a great encouragement to you. Perhaps it’s no accident that you opened the newspaper to the Devotional Page, saw the question in the headline, ...

So far in President Trump’s short second term his greatest adversary has been the judicial branch. Some of his programs have been blocked by federal judges while others already have been overturned. T...

Animosity or altruism, the choice is yours. These two contrasting concepts describe the different attitudes in society today. One can harbor animosity towards anyone who thinks differently than they d...

As we shared yesterday (April 2), the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) recently began targeting the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) with the intention of significantly reducing s...

OKLAHOMA CITY – Beyond the positive legislation that survived the Legislature’s deadline last week, many with overwhelming support, there was a tremendous financial gift given to Oklahoma. This suppor...