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It snows in here Tulsa but not often and not a whole lot

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According to the National Weather Service, the big snowstorm Tulsa has in 2011 was the second biggest on record behind 1958. We had 22.5 inches of snow in February of 2011. That’s a lot. Tulsa has 29.6 inches of snow in the year 1958. We had 10 inches of snow in February of 2021 and…

‘Becoming A Senior Adult Afternoon’ created lasting bonds

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Sometimes the little things make the biggest impact. I grew up in a generation that respected senior adults. Whether it was a grandparent in our church, a schoolteacher or a police officer, we were taught to use the language of respect. We said, “Thank you,” “Please,” “Excuse me,” “Yes, ma’am” or “No, sir” and used…

The abundance of mounds in Oklahoma tells some stories

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[Why our area has its unique political and religious attitudes.] When driving through the countryside, outcrops or small rises with a flattop appear in places contrary to the surrounding terrain. Most of these are undocumented or we have simply lost their history in the last one-hundred years. During prehistory, societies around the world constructed mounds….

Why would my wife put up with me for 39-plus years?

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On July 10, 2022, my wife Susan and I will celebrate our 40th wedding anniversary. I am very proud of that. My late father-in-law the Rev. George Campbell and my mother-in-law Martha Campbell were married for more than 60 years. I grew up in a home with a Dad but no Mom because she passed…

Vote for Tim Harris for Tulsa School Board Feb. 8th

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If you want to improve public education in Tulsa, vote for Tim Harris in District 7 of the Tulsa School District on February 8. Most people know him from his long tenure as Tulsa County District Attorney. He retired but he didn’t retire from wanting to serve the public. Harris has taught law at Oral…

It’s amazing to see God weave through our circumstances

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For years, people have asked me if they can download my sermons, teachings or lessons. To be honest with you, I don’t like to hear myself talk. I am dyslexic in my writing, and my speaking reflects it even more. I cringe when I hear myself butchering the English language; I come away embarrassed. If…

Now is not a good time to make a Tulsa hospital visit

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On January 13, I spent 12 hours in the waiting room of a Tulsa hospital’s emergency room. Several days prior to January 13, I was sick. I thought I had the flu because someone in my family had it and I was having similar symptoms. I asked Jeff Brucculeri to fill in for my on…

I am challenged to be an evangelist like the shoe evangelist

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Several years ago I had to fly to Tampa to tape a television show. After I finished, I had the joy of meeting up with two of our missionary alumni. We decided to meet at the food court at a mall located near the airport. The luncheon was at 1:00, and I was finished taping…

Those who came before us had a deep impact on our lives

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[Why our area has its unique political and religious attitudes.] To most people, the history of Oklahoma and Indian Territory began at the atrocity called the Trail of Tears. As we have seen there was a huge history for the southeastern Indians, before crossing the Mississippi. We recently saw a new western chief, who will…