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Memorial/Prayer service tonight in Norman

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Memorial/Prayer service tonight in Norman

May 21, 2013 NORMAN– Two Norman churches — New Life Bible Church and Norman Community Church — have joined together to host a community-wide memorial and prayer service at 7 p.m. Read More

Pope expresses solidarity with Oklahoma tornado survivors May 21, 2013 VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis has expressed his “closeness to the families of all who died in the Oklahoma tornado,” with special concern for “those who lost young children.” The pope posted a Twitter message to the survivors Tuesday, and followed up with a telegram to the archbishop of Oklahoma... Read More

May 21 Today's Prayer

May 21, 2013 Dear merciful Lord, we turn to You in difficult times. Amen. Read More

Family reunites at Moore church, prepares to search for missing relatives

May 21, 2013 A Moore family that survived the tornadoes of May 3, 1999, and May 8, 2003, reunited at First Baptist Church of Moore after experiencing tornadic activity near their homes Monday. Read More

Oklahoma Baptists prepare mobile kitchen site in Moore; other houses of worship respond to disaster

May 21, 2013 Oklahoma Baptists prepare mobile kitchen site in Moore; other houses of worship respond to disaster Read More

Oklahoma tornadoes: How to help

May 20, 2013 Oklahoma tornadoes: How to help Read More

As Boy Scouts' vote on gay members nears, faith groups weigh in

May 18, 2013 Faith groups — including some from Oklahoma — are among the numerous organizations weighing in on the Boy Scouts of America's coming vote on a proposal that would allow gay youths to become members. Read More

Religion briefs for May 18, 2013

May 18, 2013 Religion briefs for May 18 Read More

Anti-bias group hopes to expand into Oklahoma City metro

May 18, 2013 A task force made up of metro community leaders recently gathered to discuss the creation of an Oklahoma City arm of the Oklahoma Center for Community and Justice, an organization dedicated to fighting bias and bigotry while promoting racial, religious and cultural understanding and respect. Read More

Oral Roberts University launches program for high schoolers May 18, 2013 Oral Roberts University has launched the ORU Advantage, a new concurrent enrollment program for Christian high schools. Read More

May 17 Today's Prayer

May 17, 2013 Let us not be afraid to reach out, Lord. Help us make a difference in others’ lives. Amen. Read More

Feed The Children telling a story of hope

May 17, 2013 The Oklahoma City-based humanitarian relief agency Feed The Children on Thursday launched the Story of Hope, an interactive experience that chronicles the mission of hunger relief, during a special ribbon-cutting ceremony and debut event at its headquarters. Read More

Zombies are us, 2013 May 17, 2013 It seems to happen whenever Steve Beard hangs out with friends -- especially folks who don't go to church -- talking about movies, television and whatever else is on their minds. "It may take five minutes or it may take as long as 10, but sooner or later you're going to run into some kind zombie comment," said... Read More

How Do You Keep Going When Things Get Tough? May 17, 2013 "By trying we can easily learn to endure adversity -- another man's, I mean," wrote Mark Twain. If you're reduced to human resources, there's wisdom as well as wit in Twain's quip. Severe personal adversity has a way of undoing us. The self-assured masks we love to wear become difficult to... Read More

May 16 Today's Prayer

May 16, 2013 Grant us wisdom, Lord, so that we better understand our role in Your overall plan. Amen. Read More

May 15 Today's Prayer

May 15, 2013 Wednesday, May 15 Give us the grace to love others as You have commanded us to do. Amen. Read More

Faith on tap TONIGHT May 14: Edmond Baha'i Center

May 14, 2013 EDMOND — “Five Years Too Many” is the theme of a special devotional program set for 7 tonight at the Edmond Baha’i Center, 321 Campbell Drive. The gathering commemorates the fifth anniversary of the imprisonment of seven Baha’i leaders in Iran. The program will focus on offering prayers for the... Read More

May 14 Today's Prayer

May 14, 2013 Tuesday, May 14 Lord, our trust is placed in You. We know You will not discard us. Amen. Read More

May 13 Today's Prayer

May 13, 2013 Our lives change, dear Lord, when we make You part of our daily experience. Amen. Read More

KD's mom talks about the playoffs

May 13, 2013 During my recent interview with Wanda Pratt, mom of OKC Thunder star Kevin Durant, I couldn’t resist asking her what she thought of the NBA playoffs thus far.My story about her plans to speak at Arise Ministries’ Survive ‘N’ Thrive Single Moms’ Conference ran on Sunday in the The... Read More

May 12 Today's Prayer

May 12, 2013 Sunday, May 12 — Mother’s Day Dear Lord, we thank You today for mothers and for the many blessings they give our families. Amen. Read More

May 11 Today's Prayer

May 11, 2013 Saturday, May 11 Each day, Lord, there are ways to serve and praise Your holy name. May we not fail. Amen. Read More

May 10 Today's Prayer