Have you ever read The Parable of the Rich Fool? It is an ancient story Jesus once told. Crowds would often follow Him, and people would ask questions. A young man once asked Jesus to get involved in ...

Terry Bollea, known around the world by his stage name, Hulk Hogan, died earlier this month. For decades, he was a global pop-culture icon - famous for his strength, charisma, and largerthan-life pers...

Psalms 13:1, 5-6 - How long, Lord? Will you forget me forever? How long will you hide your face from me? But I trust in your unfailing love; my heart rejoices in your salvation. I will sing the Lord’s...

Christians can love one another “by saying thank you to each other,” says James, 7. An attitude of gratitude goes a long way toward loving others. “The hardest arithmetic to master is that which enabl...

This report is a summary of activities Okmulgee County Emergency Management participated in and does not reflect all activities performed by or participated in by Okmulgee County Emergency Management....

When we first appear on the world stage, we have some basic desires - to be fed, to be cuddled, to be comfortable, to be loved and cared for, etc. As we grow, our desires grow and increase. So many of...

Last time, we mentioned “beauty” as soul food. It seems to me that since we have established that human beings are made up of both a physical body and an immaterial soul, then just as the body needs h...

Noah and the ark, according to Nicole, 8: “Noah had built an ark, and other people did not believe him. He got two of each animal, and then he loaded all of his stuff. It flooded, and he lived.” A chi...

An outpouring of love, worship, and community connection is coming to the streets of Okmulgee this Saturday evening, as Catch A Fire Ministries brings a powerful revival and outreach event to the Okmu...

Psalms 8:3-8 - When I consider your heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon and the stars, which you have set in place, what is mankind that you are mindful of them, human beings that you care for...

A delicious way to support a worthy cause is coming to Okmulgee this Friday, Aug. 1, as Greater Jones Chapel A.M.E. Zion Church will host a pork chop dinner fundraiser from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the ch...

First Baptist Church South is inviting youth from across the community to take part in a special Bible Enlightenment program set for Aug. 4-7 at 8150 Highway 16 in Beggs. Open to participants ages 4-1...

The Bible assures us in different Scriptures that the Old Testament was written for our “admonition” and “ensamples (or examples)” for us today (I Corinthians 10:11). We are reminded in II Timothy 3:1...

Dear Editor, This man had a glowing smile and handshake for all he encountered. He had a special love for the Harlans, Thompsons, K. J., George and a special love for his encourager, Myrtle Powell. As...

“He restores my soul; He leads me in the paths of righteousness for His name’s sake” (Psalm 23:3). “It means he fixes our soul,” says Graham, 8. “When we are down, he puts us back on our feet,” adds W...

2 Chronicles 30:9 - If you return to the Lord, then your fellow Israelites and your children will be shown compassion by their captors and will return to this land, for the Lord your God is gracious a...

My dad is a preacher,” says Dylan, 7. Say no more, Dylan. We understand. Another Dylan, 6, says he remembers to live for God by a simple formula: “Love people, listen to God, don’t push and don’t talk...

Morris Assembly of God will hold an out-of-this-world Vacation Bible School Aug. 1-3 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. each day. The event, titled ‘The Force Is With You,’ will feature dynamic teaching, crafts, ...

2 Chronicles 20:12, 15 - “Our God, will you not judge them? For we have no power to face this vast army that is attacking us. We do not know what to do, but our eyes are on you.” He [Jahaziel] said: “...

Knights of Columbus Council 2394 of St. Michael Catholic Church in Henryetta will hold a Christmas in July Bingo fundraiser Wednesday at 7 p.m. The event will take place at St. Michael Catholic Church...