“We can hear people and see them, but we can’t really see God or hear him,” says Italia, 9. After Jesus had miraculously fed 5,000 people with just five loaves of bread, he asked his disciples: “Do yo...

Deuteronomy 31:7-8 - Then Moses summoned Joshua and said to him in the presence of all Israel, “Be strong and courageous, for you must go with this people into the land that the Lord swore to their an...

“Lazarus died and he was Jesus’ buddy,” says Samuel, 5. We don’t often think of Jesus as having buddies or friends, but he did. From the story in John 11 where a crying Mary meets Jesus to tell him th...

Oklahoma CareerTech would play a pivotal role in Gov. Kevin Stitt’s proposal to create 250 new apprenticeships and internship programs across the state. “I want to sign a bill that creates more intern...

The loss of a loved one turns our life upside down. Our world as we know it has changed, and those changes require that we in turn adjust to a new “normal.” Accepting loss and moving forward can creat...

Henryetta Calvary Baptist Church will hold a College & Career Night Sunday, March 16. The event is designed to help young adults navigate the challenges of life while staying grounded in biblical trut...

Matthew 6:9-13 - This, then, is how you should pray: “Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. And...

The Okmulgee County Republicans will host a candidate forum for the State Senate District 8 seat Saturday, Feb. 1, from 10 a.m. to 12 noon at the Harlan Meeting Room in the OSUIT Student Union. A meet...

“Being spiritually blind doesn’t mean that you can’t see,” says Sophia, 10. “It means that you don’t believe in God.” When Jesus gave sight to a man born blind, it started a debate among Jerusalem’s r...

1 John 3:10 - Here is the clear difference between God’s children and the Devil’s children: those who do not do what is right or do not love others are not God’s children. Have you ever begun somethin...

“God is our grapevine; you and I are the branches” says Annamarie, 11. “The stem and roots give nutrients to the fruit. If God tells us to do something and we do not do it, then we do not have goodnes...

Exodus 33:12-14 - Moses said to the Lord, “You have been telling me, ‘Lead these people,’ but you have not let me know whom you will send with me. You have said, ‘I know you by name and you have found...

When I heard the news of the death of former President Jimmy Carter, I was reminded of a statement he made 10 years ago during his announcement that he was battling brain cancer. He was asked if he wo...

DEAR ABBY: My sister, brother and I lost our mom to dementia six months ago. We needed to start cleaning out the house. My brother, who lives in assisted living was unable to help. When I mentioned to...

One of the strangest questions ever asked is found in Psalm 78:19 where we read, “Can God furnish a table in the wilderness?” This question was asked by the children of Israel when they were traveling...

The Dewar Dragon football team’s efforts to raise funds for their commemorative State Championship rings are moving full steam ahead with more donations coming in this week. On Tuesday, American Excha...

The Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry has officially designated 2025 as the Year of Youth in Agriculture. Throughout this year-long initiative, ODAFF will capitalize on opportuniti...

“Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.” (Proverbs 16:18) There is good pride like when one puts forth their best effort to do an excellent job, or when a parent is proud o...

“I think God created sisters because they need to annoy me, bug me and torture me with those Barbie dolls,” says a brother who chooses to remain anonymous. “God made sisters to enjoy you, to get mad a...

“Then He touched their eyes, saying, ‘It shall be done to you according to your faith.’” - Matthew 9:29 Blind men wanting sight. They asked Jesus and He granted it. And He spoke volumes in His respons...