“For when we were still without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly” (Romans 5:6). Humanity has no spiritual strength to resist the temptations of Satan, the...

When She-Who-Must-Not-Be-Made-Mad and I were growing up, we were always looking to the future. You know, like “When the kids get older and leave, we’re going to go on...

Paul wrote, “We proclaim Him, admonishing every man and teaching every man with all wisdom, so that we may present every man complete in Christ.” (Colossians 1:28). The...

“He (Jesus) is the head of the body, the church, who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, that in all things He may have the preeminence” (Colossians 1:18). Jesus...

“A time is coming and has now come when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth, for they are the kind of worshipers the Father seeks. God is...

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight” (Proverbs 3:5-6)....

With Teacher Appreciation Week at hand, it is a great time to thank the men and women who work tirelessly to give our children the educational foundation they will need to...

Normally, I don't have too many thoughts during a week, but this week was kind of busy so ... A friend of mine called me the other day and said, "Tommy, I want you to know...

“For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—not by works, so that no one can boast” (Ephesians 2:8-9). God...

User fees for 22 Oklahoma State Parks are now in effect for individuals using the recreation facilities in these locations. Based on data from the state, Park-goers must...

Malachi wrote, “Then those who feared the Lord spoke to one another, and the Lord listened and heard them; so a book of remembrance was written before Him for those who...

“Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with...

“Confess your trespasses to one another, and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much” (James 5:16)....

I typically sit in the back of the church when I am able to attend and, when I’m not, I watch the service online. Technology isn’t it great. I was...

For my entire life, I’ve heard that once you put in 30 years of work and dedication to one thing, you can retire. I’ve also heard 20 was the magic number, but I’m slow and...