Columns/Opinions

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

Wednesday, May 6, 2026

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

Greg Giles More Wisdom About Wisdom

Wednesday, April 22, 2026

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.

GREG GILES MORE WISDOM ABOUT WISDOM

CARING FOR THE SICK

News Staff

Wednesday, April 15, 2026

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

THREE HOLIDAYS

Greg Giles More Wisdom About Wisdom

Wednesday, April 8, 2026

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:

News Staff

Wednesday, April 8, 2026

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

Greg Giles More Wisdom About Wisdom

Wednesday, April 1, 2026

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

News Staff

Wednesday, April 1, 2026

“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.

SERVING THE NEEDY

Greg Giles More Wisdom About Wisdom

Wednesday, March 25, 2026

On a missions trip to India, we visited the city of Kolkata, (Calcutta), a mega-city with millions of people, many of whom are living in poverty. As we walked the streets, we had to step around people sleeping on the sidewalk.

100 Years Ago This Month

News Staff

Wednesday, March 25, 2026

The month of March has been home to many historical events over the years. Here’s a look at some that helped to shape the world in March 1926.· The first volume of the Great Greek Encyclopedia is published on March 1.

SERVING THE CHURCH

Greg Giles More Wisdom About Wisdom

Wednesday, March 18, 2026

“Ask not what your church can do for you-- ask what you can do for your church.” (paraphrasing Pres. Kennedy, 1961) What can we do for our church? We could be like Stephanas—but who was he?

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