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May 31 Today's Prayer
March 31, 2011
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Group sends governors National Day of Prayer letter
March 31, 2011
The Alliance Defense Fund has sent letters to governors across the country to encourage them to observe and participate in the 60th annual National Day of Prayer on May 5.
In a news release this week, defense fund leaders said the letter also encourages governors to resist the demands of activist groups that... Read More
March 31, 2011
The Alliance Defense Fund has sent letters to governors across the country to encourage them to observe and participate in the 60th annual National Day of Prayer on May 5.
In a news release this week, defense fund leaders said the letter also encourages governors to resist the demands of activist groups that... Read More
March 29 Today's Prayer
March 29, 2011
Thank You, dear Lord, for laughter that can bring joy to our hearts. Amen.
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March 29, 2011
Thank You, dear Lord, for laughter that can bring joy to our hearts. Amen.
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March 28 Today's Prayer
March 28, 2011
Monday, March 28
Dear Lord, protect us from falling victim to misguided teachings. Amen.
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March 28, 2011
Monday, March 28
Dear Lord, protect us from falling victim to misguided teachings. Amen.
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Brooks Douglass on 'The View'
March 28, 2011
Former Sen. Brooks Douglass and his sister Leslie were recently featured on the daytime talk show “The View.”
Douglass (pictured at right) co-wrote and produced the film “Heaven’s Rain” about the 1979 night his parents were murdered and he and his sister were shot.
Here’s a story from... Read More
March 28, 2011
Former Sen. Brooks Douglass and his sister Leslie were recently featured on the daytime talk show “The View.”
Douglass (pictured at right) co-wrote and produced the film “Heaven’s Rain” about the 1979 night his parents were murdered and he and his sister were shot.
Here’s a story from... Read More
Oklahoma to Istanbul
March 28, 2011
Louisa McCune-Elmore has written another missive from Turkey.
McCune-Elmore (pictured), editor-in-chief of Oklahoma Today, is a Religion and Values guest blogger writing about her trip to Turkey.
The trip is being sponsored by the Institute of Interfaith Dialog, an organization that promotes... Read More
March 28, 2011
Louisa McCune-Elmore has written another missive from Turkey.
McCune-Elmore (pictured), editor-in-chief of Oklahoma Today, is a Religion and Values guest blogger writing about her trip to Turkey.
The trip is being sponsored by the Institute of Interfaith Dialog, an organization that promotes... Read More
March 27 Today's Prayer
March 27, 2011
Sunday, March 27
Lord, thank You for our families and the love they give to us. Amen.
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March 27, 2011
Sunday, March 27
Lord, thank You for our families and the love they give to us. Amen.
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March 26 Today's Prayer
March 26, 2011
Saturday, March 26
In difficult times, dear Lord, we realize You are the light we need. Amen.
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March 26, 2011
Saturday, March 26
In difficult times, dear Lord, we realize You are the light we need. Amen.
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March 25 Today's Prayer
March 25, 2011
Thank you, Lord, for the comfort of friends and family in our time of need. Amen.
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March 25, 2011
Thank you, Lord, for the comfort of friends and family in our time of need. Amen.
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March 24 Today's Prayer
March 24, 2011
Wondrous Lord, we marvel at the beauty of the world You gave us. Amen.
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March 24, 2011
Wondrous Lord, we marvel at the beauty of the world You gave us. Amen.
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March 23 Today's Prayer
March 23, 2011
Help us, Lord, not to betray confidence through gossip but to be trustworthy. Amen.
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March 23, 2011
Help us, Lord, not to betray confidence through gossip but to be trustworthy. Amen.
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Oklahoma to Istanbul
March 23, 2011
The Oklahoman and NewsOK.com are partnering with Louisa McCune-Elmore (pictured), editor-in-chief of Oklahoma Today magazine, to feature several of her blog postings during her visit to Istanbul, Turkey through March 28.
McCune-Elmore is traveling with several Oklahomans as a guest of the... Read More
March 23, 2011
The Oklahoman and NewsOK.com are partnering with Louisa McCune-Elmore (pictured), editor-in-chief of Oklahoma Today magazine, to feature several of her blog postings during her visit to Istanbul, Turkey through March 28.
McCune-Elmore is traveling with several Oklahomans as a guest of the... Read More
March 22 Today's Prayer
March 22, 2011
Lord, guide us to be more patient with those we deal with daily. Amen.
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March 22, 2011
Lord, guide us to be more patient with those we deal with daily. Amen.
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March 21 Today's Prayer
March 21, 2011
Lord, we ask for neither poverty nor riches but only our daily bread. Amen.
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March 21, 2011
Lord, we ask for neither poverty nor riches but only our daily bread. Amen.
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Talking Heaven and Hell
March 21, 2011
Heaven and Hell are always hot topics.
So it comes as no surprise that two books on the subjects — one about Heaven and one about Hell — are getting a lot of attention these days.
The Today Show interviewed a young boy today who claims to have gone to heaven during a near-death experience.
I’ve... Read More
March 21, 2011
Heaven and Hell are always hot topics.
So it comes as no surprise that two books on the subjects — one about Heaven and one about Hell — are getting a lot of attention these days.
The Today Show interviewed a young boy today who claims to have gone to heaven during a near-death experience.
I’ve... Read More
March 19 Today's Prayer
March 19, 2011
Saturday, March 19
We pray, Lord, for a safe return for everyone separated from their families. Amen.
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March 19, 2011
Saturday, March 19
We pray, Lord, for a safe return for everyone separated from their families. Amen.
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March 18 Today's Prayer
March 18, 2011
Friday, March 18
Dear Lord, bless us with friends who will help us when we stumble. Amen.
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March 18, 2011
Friday, March 18
Dear Lord, bless us with friends who will help us when we stumble. Amen.
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Perk, I hardly knew ya
March 18, 2011
I don’t think anyone was more surprised than me to learn that Kendrick Perkins had been traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder.
I told my teenagers and they had a good laugh.
Here’s why:
I’m a Boston Celtics fan (yes, I admit it) and I’d nicknamed Perkins “Devil Man” because he always... Read More
March 18, 2011
I don’t think anyone was more surprised than me to learn that Kendrick Perkins had been traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder.
I told my teenagers and they had a good laugh.
Here’s why:
I’m a Boston Celtics fan (yes, I admit it) and I’d nicknamed Perkins “Devil Man” because he always... Read More
March 17 Today's Prayer
March 17, 2011
Almighty Lord, we turn to You for healing. We pray for renewed hope. Amen.
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March 17, 2011
Almighty Lord, we turn to You for healing. We pray for renewed hope. Amen.
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Prayer ritual causes alarm
March 16, 2011
I heard something on the radio the other day that caught my attention but a recent Associated Press brief put it all into perspective.
I had heard that some sort of prayer ritual caused a lot of concern on an airplance the other day, so much so that a security alert was issued.
I heard the words “prayer”... Read More
March 16, 2011
I heard something on the radio the other day that caught my attention but a recent Associated Press brief put it all into perspective.
I had heard that some sort of prayer ritual caused a lot of concern on an airplance the other day, so much so that a security alert was issued.
I heard the words “prayer”... Read More
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