Some of Charley’s jokes from a previous column: An old man was a witness in a burglary case. The defense lawyer asked the old man, “Did you see my client commit this burglary?” “Yes,” said the old man. “I saw him plainly take the goods.” The lawyer asked, “This happened at night. Are you sure…
When the Professional Bull Riders tour was in Tulsa a couple weeks ago, I had requested an interview opportunity with the PBR’s arena entertainer Flint Rasmussen. I had interviewed Rasmussen several years ago, but thought it would be good to catch up with him once again, especially since he recently announced his retirement. However, the…
Are Oklahoma’s taxpayer-funded universities pushing divisive and even discriminatory ideas? That’s what Oklahoma State Superintendent Ryan Walters asked all 25 state colleges and universities in a January letter. It’s a valid question, given the politicization of higher education, and the truth is essential to ensuring that Oklahoma’s higher education provides the best possible learning experience….
With federal overreach a constant threat, it is important that states like Oklahoma stand up and fight to control their own destiny. That’s why Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond deserves praise for threatening to sue the Biden administration if it does not withdraw a rule by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFW) that designates…
With the new movie “Jesus Movement” coming to theaters in late February, we may see a reawaking of revival that happened in the late 60’s and early 70’s. I was able to attend the premiere showing of this film and it brought back memories of this time in history. Would God use this film for…
I can remember the day—August 4—but not the year. All I know is that my sons were in elementary school. Somehow, the older I get, the more those years get confused. I will say to Jeremiah or Caleb, “Do you remember when you hit a home run in the third grade?” and he will say,…
This year, the Super Bowl had a lot more meaning for my family than any other Super Bowl in history. Not because one of our favorite teams was playing in the game, but because we had a family connection. The Kansas City Chiefs defeated the Philadelphia Eagles, 38-35, in Super Bowl LVII. Nick Sirianni, the…
After Dr. John Barnett left Tulsa Bible Church in 2008 to take a call from a church in Kalamazoo, Michigan we experienced another year of the Elders and leaders in the church sharing the Word of God from the pulpit till we filled the role of lead pastor. We have always been blessed with men…
Pastor Hardin Boyer resigned in 1987 and his family moved to the East coast. Associate Barry Lawrence and youth pastor Paul Utnage answered calls to new churches near the same time. This was an exciting time at TBC and our leadership team took over the pulpit and the expository preaching from the Word of God…
Valentine’s Day is around the corner and love is in the air. Todd Huston, loveologist, has dedicated his life to studying the biology, psychology, history, philosophy, spirituality, and everything else love, and he has come up with some interesting facts. It’s the basis of his upcoming documentary, The Love Leaders – Bringing Love to Life. …