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Time for OU regents to act

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Oklahoma faces workforce challenges. Our college system should play a crucial role in addressing that challenge and fueling economic growth. Instead, the University of Oklahoma is receiving national attention for devolving into academic self-parody. Rather than gain renown for producing engineers and scientists, OU is under scrutiny for having a man who identifies as a…

It’s a Small World: it matters how you treat people

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[Analysis of history and science influence on political and religious attitudes.]   It’s a small world. We were out on a fine, beautiful Saturday afternoon, headed over to our lab to work on the ham radio repeater. An event was underway at the Mountain Venue. We noticed one of the security guards managing traffic into…

Reflecting on the meaning of work this Labor Day

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Each year, as summer winds down and the first Monday in September approaches, we pause to honor the contributions of workers across the country. Labor Day is far more than a long weekend, it is a powerful reminder of the value of work, the dignity of those who labor, and the importance of fair and…

A billion reasons why Oklahoma needs fiscal discipline

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Oklahoma is taking in a lot of tax money. In fact, during the last year, the state has gotten so much extra money, it has as much as a billion dollars in the Rainy Day Fund (and other accounts). That’s a billion with a “B.” Gov. Kevin Stitt, to his credit, wants to sit tight…

Look at the results: Communism vs. Christianity

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[Looking at history and our area’s unique political and religious attitudes.]   Calvin, the inquisitive 6-year-old asks his imaginary philosopher tiger, “It says here that ‘Religion is the opiate of the masses.’ What do you suppose that means?” The TV replies, ‘It means Karl Marx hadn’t seen anything yet.’ Although Marx was making a derogatory…

A Visionary Leader’s secret: look to the future, live in the present

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The term “visionary leadership” is frequently used today. In a fast-moving world, leaders are expected to anticipate the future, set bold directions, and shape organizations that thrive in a rapidly changing marketplace. Richard Stearns, former CEO of World Vision, once said, “A leader must define the current reality, articulate a desired future, identify a way…

The high level meeting in Elmendorf Air Force Base

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[Analysis of history and science influence on political and religious attitudes.]   Alaska. Why would the top leader of the free-world and the communist world meet there? Last week President Trump of the United States and Vladimir Putin, President of Russia, met for private discussions. The event itself is historic, the location makes it intriguing….

Have you seen Jesus at the Gym? (What my Dad taught me about it)

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“Did Jesus exercise?” It is an odd question, but one that invites us to think more deeply, not just about Jesus’ lifestyle 2,000 years ago, but about our own in this modern sedentary world. If we define exercise as an activity that we participate in for the sake of health and fitness, then the answer…

This is what I did to lose about 40 pounds in 5 months

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I’ve lost about 40 pounds since March 1. Hurray! This is the most weight I have ever lost in one season. When I was 21, I lost 35 pounds at my summer job, which was delivering furniture for Manhattan Furniture. I wasn’t trying to lose weight that summer but it happened. About 10 years or…