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Aug. 31 Today's Prayer August 31, 2009 | Comment on this article Leave a comment Lord, help us to choose our friends carefully, surrounding ourselves with people who will bring us closer to You. Amen. Read More
Aug. 30 Today's Prayer August 30, 2009  Thank You, Lord, that no matter how young or how old we are, we can serve You with our whole hearts. Amen. Read More
Aug. 29 Today's Prayer August 29, 2009 Lord, even when we have done evil, help us to not be afraid to come to You. We turn to You asking for cleansing and healing. Amen. Read More
Combining two loves August 29, 2009 As promised in today’s edition of  The Oklahoman (Aug. 29),  I have included an excerpt from “God Moments From a Deer Stand.” The book was written by a local ministry leader, Mike Fackler, who is minister of middle school ministries at Crossings Community Church, 14600 N Portland. I... Read More
Aug. 28 Today's Prayer August 28, 2009 You send the thunder and the rain, Lord, but You also send the gentle breeze. You warm us with the sun but cool us with the wind. Amen. Read More
Aug. 27 Today's Prayer August 27, 2009 Dear Lord, we stand still in amazement at the majestic wonders of the universe that You have placed before our eyes. Amen. Read More
Aug. 25 Today's Prayer August 25, 2009 Lord, help us to never forget how You have saved us from the hands of our enemies. We are in awe of Your great deeds. Amen. Read More
Aug. 24 Today's Prayer August 24, 2009 You, Lord, are the one who appoints our spiritual leaders, the one who performs righteous acts for all the world to see. Amen. Read More
Aug. 23 Today's Prayer August 23, 2009 Lord, may it always be said of us that we have not cheated or oppressed anyone, that we have not taken a bribe or denied justice. Amen. Read More
President's Ramadan message August 22, 2009 Oklahoma Muslims begin Ramadan, the holy month of fasting today. Here is the test of President Barack Obama’s Ramadan message, sent from the White House Office of Media Affairs Office:  On behalf of the American people – including Muslim communities in all fifty states – I want to extend... Read More
Aug. 22 Today's Prayer August 22, 2009 Thank You, dear Lord, for the wonderful world You have given us. Allow us to appreciate it more. Amen. Read More
Aug. 21 Today's Prayer August 21, 2009 Dear Lord, help us be better neighbors, co-workers and friends to those people around us. Amen. Read More
Realism in "Post Grad" gets low grade August 21, 2009 “Post Grad,” the new movie starring Alexis Bledel, didn’t get high marks from a reviewer with Crosswalk.com’s “Faith and Film.” Reviewer Christa Banister said the film spends way too much time focusing on the family of Bledel’s character and not enough on her character’s very relevant hunt... Read More
Why did Ted Haggard's wife stay? August 20, 2009 Lots of people have been asking this question ever since evangelist Ted Haggard resigned as pastor of New Life Church in Colorado Springs, Colo., and as president of the National Association of Evangelicals after confessing to “sexual immorality” in 2006 : Why did his wife continue to stay with... Read More
Aug. 20 Today's Prayer August 20, 2009 We know, Lord, that hardships and pain will be part of life. Help us to be strong during those times. Amen. Read More
Aug. 19 Today's Prayer August 19, 2009 Dear Lord, grant us the patience we need to overcome any problems that might face us today. Amen. Read More
Catholic bishops launch Web site on health care reform August 18, 2009 Health care reform is on everybody’s lips these days. Some faith groups have joined the fray. They have their own opinions and they want to share them. The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops recently launched a new Web site to promote its support of “truly universal health policy with respect for... Read More
Aug. 18 Today's Prayer August 18, 2009 When times are difficult, dear Lord, we appreciate how You offer us forgiveness and grace in our lives. Amen. Read More
Concert alert: Avalon and Selah August 18, 2009 Just got word that contemporary Christian groups Avalon (pictured below) and Selah are to perform in concert Oct. 9 at Victory Church, 4300 N MacArthur. There’s incentive to get your tickets in advance: Tickets are $20 in advance and $40 the day of the show. Avalon’s release “Reborn” is in... Read More
Aug. 17 Today's Prayer August 17, 2009 Help us, dear Lord, to be able to provide meaningful contributions in our workplaces this week. Amen. Read More

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