No Idols

commandment:Commandment #2: “You shall not make for yourself an image in the form of anything in heaven above or on earth beneath or in the waters below.

Letters to the Editor

The United States of America became reality as result of the dreams of a people that wanted to live in freedom from the tyranny of the dictatorship of imperialism.

How NOT To Serve Others

“Serve one another through love” (Galatians 5:13). For the past few weeks we have looked at the biblical command to serve others. We have considered serving God, the church, the needy, the sick, and the world. In each of those columns, we have considered Jesus as the example to follow as we serve.

Early investments in education can have a lasting impact for Oklahoma families

For many Oklahoma families planning for a child’s future can feel uncertain. But one thing is clear: investing early in education can make an impactful difference.Nearly two decades ago, Oklahoma launched the SEED for Oklahoma Kids, or SEED OK, program.

HEALING THE SICK

Sometimes, given time, illnesses and injuries heal naturally. God made our bodies to do that. But nature doesn’t always heal, so we rely on healthcare providers for healing. How we heal the sick varies in different cultures, whether by magic, by medicine, or by miracles.

CARING FOR THE SICK

This is the sixth column in a series on serving others. Today we start by considering how we can serve Jesus.

THREE HOLIDAYS

Every year Christians celebrate three major holidays. They are important because they mark the beginning, the end, and the ultimate fulfillment of Jesus’ life purpose. Those three holidays are Christmas, Good Friday, and Easter.

TURNING BACK THE PAGES:

20 Years Ago From the April 12, 2006 edition of the Cordell BeaconJoe Kelley Garners “Who’s Who of American Teachers” AwardAs his own children finished college and left home, Joe Kelley felt led to try to make a difference in children’s lives.

THE EVENT THAT’S GREATER THAN THE GREATEST EVENT IN HISTORY

What’s the greatest event in history? Maybe because this is America’s 250th year, we might think of the Declaration of Independence, or the invention of the light bulb, or of the computer. Perhaps people may think of artificial intelligence.

Some Observations From Behind A Pulpit

“Ism” is defined by Webster’s Dictionary as an abnormal state or condition. This certainly describes the “Isms” with which I am familiar. I’d like to mention a few of them that most of us know about and son1e of the things that I have learned from afar.