Religion and Values

Give us a clean heart, dear Lord, that we might be open to Your grace and love. Amen.

“The Shack” author William Paul Young (pictured) will return to Tulsa for a one-night-only speaking engagement at 7 p.m. April 9. Young, whose latest faith-inspired book “Cross Roads” is on the New York Times best sellers list, will give a presentation at the Mabee Center on the campus...

We praise Your name, dear Lord, and offer thanks for the time You have given us. Amen.

Lord, there are many ways for us to move away from You; give us the wisdom to remain loyal. Amen.

We are thankful for the everlasting mercy You give us when we have sinned and seek forgiveness. Amen.

Be with our leaders, O great Lord, guide their actions and decisions that affect our lives. Amen.

We are Your servants, O Lord, and we gladly proclaim that to all we encounter. Amen.

Dear God, when we are distressed and bitter in spirit, let us find our strength in You. Amen.

Lord, please pour out Your blessings on those who honor You so the world will see your greatness. Amen.

Many hear Your call, Lord, and change the purpose of their lives. For this we are thankful. Amen.

You are our master and our dear friend; Your voice will guide us to make good choices. Amen.

Many of our prayers are petitionary, dear Lord; today we speak with You and offer praise. Amen.

Dear God, we are grateful for those whose courage and intellect pointed the way to change. Amen.

Saturday, Jan. 12 We are sinners, dear Lord, but we know that in Your eyes we are loved sinners. Amen.

Friday, Jan. 11 Help us to live in a way that all of our actions are signs of Your greater glory. Amen.

Thursday, Jan. 10 Forgive us, Lord, for those times when self-interest keeps us from service to those around us. Amen.

Wednesday, Jan. 9 The comfort of returning to You, Lord, follows the sorrow of our time away from Your words. Amen.

Gospel recording artist Kirk Franklin is coming to Oklahoma City, but not to perform a concert. Franklin’s fans might be a little disappoint, OK a lot disappointed by that. There are probably many fans who would like to hear Franklin and his crew belt out some of his hits like “I Smile”...

I just received my press information about Winter Jam 2013. I’m passing along the pertinent information about the popular — and relatively inexpensive — concert so no one will say they didn’t know it was coming up. Winter Jam is set for 6 p.m. March 2 at Cesapeake...

Tuesday, Jan. 8 We pray for the wisdom to realize You have always loved us and You always will. Amen.