Columns/Opinions

THE MOST SURPRISING VERSE IN THE BIBLE

Wednesday, September 24, 2025

Salvation is about stories, how each person came to faith. That is particularly true for Abram (or as we more commonly know him: Abraham). This is the 4000 year-old story of Abram and his wife Sarai and their desire to have a child.

THE WORST WORD IN THE BIBLE

Greg Giles More Wisdom About Wisdom

Wednesday, September 17, 2025

What is the worst word in the Bible? My answer to that question may surprise you. In my opinion, the worst word in the Bible is “grace.” But I also say that “grace” is the best word in the Bible!Grace is the worst word because it speaks of human failure—it is like getting an “F” on your report card.

SALVATION: PAUL’S STORY

Greg Giles More Wisdom About Wisdom

Wednesday, September 10, 2025

This week’s column begins a new series about “salvation.” Christians use this word a lot, but what does it mean? Though the word “salvation” is used in many ways in the Bible, in these columns we are referring to God’s actions to forgive sins and save sinners.

SNAKE STORIES

Greg Giles More Wisdom About Wisdom

Wednesday, September 3, 2025

For the past few weeks I have mentioned that my wife Jean and I have visited or lived in several foreign countries. Before we move on to a different topic, let me share some of our favorite stories from our life overseas.Snakes live everywhere.

IS EVERYBODY A MISSIONARY?

Greg Giles More Wisdom About Wisdom

Wednesday, August 27, 2025

“Every Christian is a missionary.” I’ve often heard people say this, and it is partially true. There is a sense in which every follower of Christ should be involved in ministering to others in his name.

Scott Mason, a Cordell native, is the Regional Administrator of the U.S. EPA’s South Central Region headquartered in Dallas, TX. He oversees the federal environmental protection of 49 million Americans in the states of Oklahoma, Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, and 66 Tribal Nations.

EPA Regional Administrator Mason on EPA’s DEF Announcement

News Staff

Wednesday, August 27, 2025

As a native of Cordell, it’s an honor to serve the people of Oklahoma as the Regional Administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Region 6 Dallas headquarters, which also covers Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Texas, and 66 federally recognized Tribes.

SAMERICA!

Greg Giles More Wisdom About Wisdom

Wednesday, August 20, 2025

Just before ascending into heaven, Jesus instructed his disciples to be his witnesses in Jerusalem, Judea, Samaria, and to the ends of the earth (Acts 1:8), a missions strategy starting in their hometown; reaching out to their home country; going to the country next-door—geographically close but...

Canute voters approve school bond propositions

Courtesy Of Keco

Wednesday, August 20, 2025

Voters in the Canute Public Schools Independent School District have passed both bond propositions aimed at improving facilities and resources for local students.Proposition No. 1 passed with 71.51% approval.

MY DAD’S GREAT COMMISSION

Greg Giles More Wisdom About Wisdom

Tuesday, August 12, 2025

A few weeks ago my wife and I listened to an online sermon on the topic of missions. This message interested me both because the speaker, Jim, is a friend who years ago was a student of mine, and because I have been writing about missions in these weekly newspaper columns.

Dill Work and Play OHCE Club News

Lowayne Piercey

Tuesday, August 12, 2025

The Dill Work and Play OHCE met July 8, 2025 at the First Baptist Church in Mangum, Oklahoma, at 10:00 for the fall leader lessons, and the regular meeting. The meetings started with choice of hot drink and check in. The Flag Salute officially opened the meeting and classes started.

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