Religion and Values

Lord, let us take comfort knowing You provide guidance even in our darkets times. Amen.

When you want to know if something has become popular just talk to a teenager. So I asked my daughter last night about “Tebowing” — the new  phenomena that was the subject of one of my recent blog postings. To my surprise she had indeed heard of Tebowing. As a matter of fact,...

OK, I know I’m doing something a little risky, blogging about Tim Tebow here in Sooner Country, but I can’t help it. I’ve been following Tebow’s NFL career just because he’s an interesting young athlete who is very upfront about his faith beliefs. He has gotten as much attention for...

Dear merciful Lord, let forgiveness be a vital part of our daily lives. Amen.

 Wednesday, Oct. 26 We realize, Lord, we must shoulder our burdens and follow Your example. Amen.

Tuesday, Oct. 25 Lord, please be with those who need Your healing powers in their lives. Amen.

We ask that our eyes and hearts be open to the needs of others. Amen.

Here’s another concert on the horizon: “A Mary Mary Christmas Concert.”  Erica Atkins-Campbell and Tina Atkins-Campbell, the sisters who make up the gospel duo Mary Mary will perform in concert at 8 p.m. Dec. 11 in the Douglass High School auditorium, 900 Martin Luther King...

I got to work this morning and was pleasantly surprised to learn that Oklahoma Christian University’s Joshua Watson was able to get me an interview today with David Kinnaman, president of the Barna Group. The Barna Group is a Ventura, Calif.-based research company whose research often...

Last week, I talked to a local Southern Baptist leader and a Mormon leader about a political flap that resulted from a remark a Southern Baptist pastor in Dallas said at a political function. Controversy arose when the Rev. Robert Jeffress (pictured), pastor of the First Baptist Church of...

Have mercy on us, Lord, for we are often weak when confronted with temptation. Amen.

We are grateful, dear Lord, for those You chose to write Your word for us. Amen.

We request Your ear be attentive to the prayers of Your faithful servants. Amen.

The CBMC of Oklahoma City, the folks that put on the popular Metro Prayer Breakfast each year, is hosting  a four-session discussion series for men, based on the faith-themed film “Courageous.” The first session is tonight at 7 p.m. at the Paul Thompson Event Center, 10 E...

Have mercy on us, dear Lord, for we are weak and need Your protection. Amen.

Have mercy on us, dear Lord. Forgive our transgressions and cleanse us of sin. Amen.

As the sun sets, it’s important to note that the Jewish faith community is observing Yom Kippur. Most Jews consider Yom Kippur the holiest day in the Jewish calendar. Yom Kippur begins at sundown today and ends at sundown Saturday. The day is called the “Day of Atonement” and...

Tuesday, Oct. 4 Thank You for each breath of air, piece of food and drop of water. Amen.

Dear Lord, please mend those broken in spirit and weary from effort. Amen.

 Saturday, Oct. 1 You are a rock, dear Lord, whose strength and power make our way perfect. Amen.