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How Do You Keep Going When Things Get Tough?
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"By trying we can easily learn to endure adversity -- another man's, I mean," wrote Mark Twain. If you're...
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Zombies are us, 2013
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It seems to happen whenever Steve Beard hangs out with friends -- especially folks who don't go to church -- talking about...
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As Boy Scouts' vote on gay members nears, faith groups weigh in
Faith groups — including some from Oklahoma — are among the numerous organizations weighing in on the Boy Scouts of America's coming vote on a proposal that would allow gay youths to become members. Read More
Faith groups — including some from Oklahoma — are among the numerous organizations weighing in on the Boy Scouts of America's coming vote on a proposal that would allow gay youths to become members. Read More
Anti-bias group hopes to expand into Oklahoma City metro
A task force made up of metro community leaders recently gathered to discuss the creation of an Oklahoma City arm of the Oklahoma Center for Community and Justice, an organization dedicated to fighting bias and bigotry while promoting racial, religious and cultural understanding and respect. Read More
A task force made up of metro community leaders recently gathered to discuss the creation of an Oklahoma City arm of the Oklahoma Center for Community and Justice, an organization dedicated to fighting bias and bigotry while promoting racial, religious and cultural understanding and respect. Read More
Oral Roberts University launches program for high schoolers
Oral Roberts University has launched the ORU Advantage, a new concurrent enrollment program for Christian high schools. Read More
Oral Roberts University has launched the ORU Advantage, a new concurrent enrollment program for Christian high schools. Read More
May 17 Today's Prayer
Let us not be afraid to reach out, Lord. Help us make a difference in others’ lives. Amen. Read More
Let us not be afraid to reach out, Lord. Help us make a difference in others’ lives. Amen. Read More
Feed The Children telling a story of hope
The Oklahoma City-based humanitarian relief agency Feed The Children on Thursday launched the Story of Hope, an interactive experience that chronicles the mission of hunger relief, during a special ribbon-cutting ceremony and debut event at its headquarters. Read More
The Oklahoma City-based humanitarian relief agency Feed The Children on Thursday launched the Story of Hope, an interactive experience that chronicles the mission of hunger relief, during a special ribbon-cutting ceremony and debut event at its headquarters. Read More
Zombies are us, 2013
It seems to happen whenever Steve Beard hangs out with friends -- especially folks who don't go to church -- talking about movies, television and whatever else is on their minds. "It may take five minutes or it may take as long as 10, but sooner or later you're going to run into some kind zombie comment," said... Read More
It seems to happen whenever Steve Beard hangs out with friends -- especially folks who don't go to church -- talking about movies, television and whatever else is on their minds. "It may take five minutes or it may take as long as 10, but sooner or later you're going to run into some kind zombie comment," said... Read More
How Do You Keep Going When Things Get Tough?
"By trying we can easily learn to endure adversity -- another man's, I mean," wrote Mark Twain. If you're reduced to human resources, there's wisdom as well as wit in Twain's quip. Severe personal adversity has a way of undoing us. The self-assured masks we love to wear become difficult to... Read More
"By trying we can easily learn to endure adversity -- another man's, I mean," wrote Mark Twain. If you're reduced to human resources, there's wisdom as well as wit in Twain's quip. Severe personal adversity has a way of undoing us. The self-assured masks we love to wear become difficult to... Read More
May 16 Today's Prayer
Grant us wisdom, Lord, so that we better understand our role in Your overall plan. Amen. Read More
Grant us wisdom, Lord, so that we better understand our role in Your overall plan. Amen. Read More
May 15 Today's Prayer
Wednesday, May 15 Give us the grace to love others as You have commanded us to do. Amen. Read More
Wednesday, May 15 Give us the grace to love others as You have commanded us to do. Amen. Read More
Faith on tap TONIGHT May 14: Edmond Baha'i Center
EDMOND — “Five Years Too Many” is the theme of a special devotional program set for 7 tonight at the Edmond Baha’i Center, 321 Campbell Drive. The gathering commemorates the fifth anniversary of the imprisonment of seven Baha’i leaders in Iran. The program will focus on offering prayers for the... Read More
EDMOND — “Five Years Too Many” is the theme of a special devotional program set for 7 tonight at the Edmond Baha’i Center, 321 Campbell Drive. The gathering commemorates the fifth anniversary of the imprisonment of seven Baha’i leaders in Iran. The program will focus on offering prayers for the... Read More
May 14 Today's Prayer
Tuesday, May 14 Lord, our trust is placed in You. We know You will not discard us. Amen. Read More
Tuesday, May 14 Lord, our trust is placed in You. We know You will not discard us. Amen. Read More
May 13 Today's Prayer
Our lives change, dear Lord, when we make You part of our daily experience. Amen. Read More
Our lives change, dear Lord, when we make You part of our daily experience. Amen. Read More
KD's mom talks about the playoffs
During my recent interview with Wanda Pratt, mom of OKC Thunder star Kevin Durant, I couldn’t resist asking her what she thought of the NBA playoffs thus far.My story about her plans to speak at Arise Ministries’ Survive ‘N’ Thrive Single Moms’ Conference ran on Sunday in the The... Read More
During my recent interview with Wanda Pratt, mom of OKC Thunder star Kevin Durant, I couldn’t resist asking her what she thought of the NBA playoffs thus far.My story about her plans to speak at Arise Ministries’ Survive ‘N’ Thrive Single Moms’ Conference ran on Sunday in the The... Read More
University of Oklahoma visiting professor explores life of her grandfather
Nyla Ali Khan's grandfather was Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah, an important figure in the history of Kashmir Read More
Nyla Ali Khan's grandfather was Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah, an important figure in the history of Kashmir Read More
If you go: Democracy and the Eastern Scholarship Symposium
If you go: Democracy and the Eastern Scholarship Symposium Read More
If you go: Democracy and the Eastern Scholarship Symposium Read More
Vote on Edmond Islamic center is delayed
The Edmond City Council has rescheduled the vote for May 28 Read More
The Edmond City Council has rescheduled the vote for May 28 Read More
Oklahoma City Thunder star's mom to speak at single mothers' event
Wanda Pratt, mother of Oklahoma City Thunder superstar Kevin Durant, who will share insights at the 2013 “Survive ‘N' Thrive Single Moms' Conference” set for June 21-22 at Crossings Community Church, 14600 N Portland. Read More
Wanda Pratt, mother of Oklahoma City Thunder superstar Kevin Durant, who will share insights at the 2013 “Survive ‘N' Thrive Single Moms' Conference” set for June 21-22 at Crossings Community Church, 14600 N Portland. Read More
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