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Was Jesus religious enough for HHS?
May 24, 2013
When describing how his disciples should serve the needy, Jesus told a parable about a Good Samaritan who rescued a traveler who had been robbed and left for dead.
This businessman didn't care that his act of kindness took place in public and that the injured man didn't share his faith.
This raises an haunting... Read More
Why Do Some People Have Inner Peace While Others Do Not?
May 24, 2013
"Because they think they have more thinking in their head," says Patrick, age 5.
Too much of the wrong kind of thinking in our head is called worry. Lewis and Faye Copeland tell the story of a man who was offered a job to do all the worrying for the boss.
"You get $100,000 to... Read More
Hobby Lobby argues case before federal judges
May 23, 2013
Attorneys for the Oklahoma City retailer restate its claim that the religious beliefs of the firm's owners are violated by a federal requirement that the company provide insurance coverage for emergency contraceptives. Read More
May 23, 2013
Attorneys for the Oklahoma City retailer restate its claim that the religious beliefs of the firm's owners are violated by a federal requirement that the company provide insurance coverage for emergency contraceptives. Read More
Oklahomans compete in tonight's "American Bible Challenge" finale
May 23, 2013
The Wagner Warriors, three brothers from from Tulsa and Owasso, are competing tonight in the Season 2 final competition of “The American Bible Challenge.”
The trio, Joshua, Daniel and Jesse Wagner, will face off against the Sisters of Mary and the Girls of Grace.
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May 23, 2013
The Wagner Warriors, three brothers from from Tulsa and Owasso, are competing tonight in the Season 2 final competition of “The American Bible Challenge.”
The trio, Joshua, Daniel and Jesse Wagner, will face off against the Sisters of Mary and the Girls of Grace.
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Details emerge about memorial service for Oklahoma tornado victims
May 23, 2013
A memorial and prayer service to honor Oklahoma tornado victims will be an evening event, a spokesman for Gov. Read More
May 23, 2013
A memorial and prayer service to honor Oklahoma tornado victims will be an evening event, a spokesman for Gov. Read More
May 23 Today's Prayer
May 23, 2013
Dear God, we lift our voices, hearts and minds in praise to You today and all our days.
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May 23, 2013
Dear God, we lift our voices, hearts and minds in praise to You today and all our days.
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More prayer services planned tonight
May 22, 2013
Several more metro churches have shared their plans to host special prayer services tonight.
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May 22, 2013
Several more metro churches have shared their plans to host special prayer services tonight.
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Several metro area churches hosting prayer services tonight
May 22, 2013
Several Oklahoma City area churches are hosting prayer services tonight in effort to provide prayers and solace to people affected by the storms that have ravaged the state in the last few days.
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May 22, 2013
Several Oklahoma City area churches are hosting prayer services tonight in effort to provide prayers and solace to people affected by the storms that have ravaged the state in the last few days.
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May 22 Today's Prayer
May 22, 2013
With truly open hearts, dear Lord, we can see Your presence where we least expect it.
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May 22, 2013
With truly open hearts, dear Lord, we can see Your presence where we least expect it.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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May 21, 2013
Dear merciful Lord, we turn to You in difficult times. Amen.
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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
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
May 21, 2013
Oklahoma Baptists prepare mobile kitchen site in Moore; other houses of worship respond to disaster 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
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
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
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
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
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