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Oct. 31 Today's Prayer October 31, 2009 | Comment on this article

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Thank you, O Lord, for turning away Your wrath, and instead offering us mercy. Amen. Read More

Oct. 30 Today's Prayer

October 30, 2009 Dear Lord, when we stumble and go astray, let us be quick to return to You. Amen. Read More

Oct. 29 Today's Prayer

October 29, 2009 Lord, prepare our hearts for any trouble ahead, so that nothing is able to shake our faith in You. Amen. Read More

Women of Faith is just days away

October 28, 2009 Someone always asks me a question that’s easy to answer about this time of year: Why are all these women — thousands — crowding into the Ford Center? It’s because Women of Faith 2009 is here … just days away, in fact. With the theme “A Grand New Day,” the conference will be Friday and... Read More

Oct. 28 Today's Prayer

October 28, 2009 Remind us, dear Lord, that we don’t need to fear when our hope is in You. Amen. Read More

Concert alert: Natalie Grant and Jeremy Camp

October 26, 2009 Here’s the latest in concert news: Contemporary Christian recording artists Natalie Grant (at bottom left), Jeremy Camp (below right) and Bebo Norman are to perform in concert at 7 p.m. Nov. 6 at First Baptist Church of Moore, 301 NE 27 in Moore. The Speaking Louder Than Before” tour will feature Grant... Read More

The Book of Destiny

October 26, 2009 It doesn’t surprise me that interest is growing in the Mayan prophecy that says the end of the world is to happen during the year 2012. I just wanted to let readers know of another book out that also deals with the prophecy. It appears to offer perspective different than the one espoused by local... Read More

Oct. 26 Today's Prayer

October 26, 2009 Lord, help us to trust You more each day, recognizing that our strength comes from You. Amen. Read More

Oct. 25 Today's Prayer

October 25, 2009 Dear Lord, teach us to be patient and kind, so we will not be easily angered. Amen. Read More

Oct. 24 Today's Prayer

October 24, 2009 Lord, give us the strength and patience to endure hard times. Amen. Read More

The end of the world?

October 24, 2009 Hello all,Here’s more from my interview with the Rev. Mark Hitchcock, author of the new book “2012: The Bible and the End of the World.”Hitchcock is pastor of Faith Bible Church in Edmond. The majority of my interview with him is featured in today’s LIFE section of The Oklahoman. His book gives a... Read More

Contest for fundraising religious groups

October 23, 2009 Lifetime Products, one of the world’s largest makers of folding tables and chairs, plans to give out “Spirited Fundraiser Grants” to seven religious organizatons through an essay contest that continues through Oct. 30. A news release explaining the contest said the grants are vailed at about $2,100... Read More

Oct. 23 Today's Prayer October 23, 2009 Teach us Your ways, Lord, so that we might be Your faithful representatives on Earth. Amen. Read More

Oct. 22 Today's Prayer

October 22, 2009 Thank you, O Lord, for your many blessings and for always being kind and merciful toward us. Amen. Read More

Hillsong United coming to big screen

October 21, 2009 Hillsong United is to make its big screen debut on Nov. 4 with “Hillsong United: We’re All in This Together,” a special hosted live from Australia. The special will include the contemporary worship group’s live performance from their home church in Sydney and conclude with the debut of their documentary... Read More

Oct. 21 Today's Prayer

October 21, 2009 Help us to be accepting of others, Lord, because You are accepting of us. Amen. Read More

Oct. 19 Today's Prayer October 19, 2009 With each new day, help us, oh Lord, to appreciate Your majesty. Amen. Read More

Oct. 17 Today's Prayer

October 17, 2009 Lord, You know our human weaknesses and our failings, and yet You have still entrusted us with Your love. Amen. Read More

Sandi Patty returns to Oklahoma October 17, 2009 Pat Gilliand reviewed the concert in The Oklahoman. She shares more thoughts from the event below. Part of the proof of the power of the Sandi Patty and Friends event is that it made me want to tell others about it. And what better way than to write a brief review? That’s what I found myself thinking during... Read More

Seeing Sandi October 17, 2009 The Sandi Patty and Friends concert was the first time I got hear Sandi sing in person and it was delightful. I have interviewed Sandi several times over the years and listened to her music, of course. But it was great to see and hear her in person Tuesday night at Crossings Community Church. The best part of... Read More