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Here is how modern parents should pray for their kids

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As parents we pray diligently for our children, at least until they’re born. We then spend the rest of the time praying for ourselves, “Lord, deliver us from this evil.” I think the prayers of today’s parents may go something like this: Dear Lord,  I pray that you keep my child away from all evil,…

There’s no better place than the great state of Oklahoma

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I was born in Tulsa on November 16, 1953 – exactly 46 years after Oklahoma became a state on November 16, 1907. I tell people I was born on statehood day but I am quick to point out that I was born on the anniversary of statehood, not in 1907. I love this state. I…

Cohen the Goodhearted continues to live up to his name

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I have been trying to think of what to write this week. When you have produced a weekly article for over 21 years, sometimes you sit staring at a blank screen, and nothing comes to your mind. But two Facebook posts about my grandson, 3 1/2-year-old Cohen the Goodhearted, changed that in an instant. The…

Democrats’ flawed impeachment process

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The last several weeks have been eventful in terms of one particular topic, and that is House Democrats and Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s unprecedented pursuit of impeachment. Especially on something as consequential as impeaching the President of the United States, it is a disservice to the American people for one political party to dictate the terms…

America owes a great debt to our military servicemen

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November 11 is Veterans Day, an important day to remember for all Americans. Memorial Day is another public holiday that celebrates military service. Memorial Day is to remember those brave Americans who died in military service. Veterans Day is for all of those who served. Armed Forces Day in May honors those who currently serve….

No Venti Grande Hocha Mocha (coffee) from Starbucks for me

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The other day, I was talking with some old college friends, all of whom happen to be in the ministry. Every one of them was either coming from, going to or currently at a Starbucks. Two of these friends (I’ll call them Jim and Marcia to protect their identities) think I’m an odd sort of…

Canada and the United States have abundent oil supplies

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Within days of the September attack on one of Saudi Arabia’s largest oil fields, fears of rising gasoline prices were relieved when production quickly returned to the new normal. This was largely a result of a 40% increase in U.S. oil supplies in the past three years (3.65 million barrels per day rise since the…

Shotgun Sam the pizza man – his horse’s name was Alice

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They tore down the old Shotgun Sam’s Pizza Parlor on Sheridan Road just north of 21st Street. That building hasn’t been Shotgun Sam’s for decades but it is etched in my childhood memories. You didn’t go to Shotgun Sam’s for the food – you went for the experience. I really did not eat there much…

Are Hondas, Jeeps, Dodges, Pontiacs really in the Bible?

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Back in August, I wrote about my troubles with my Honda Accord. While I was on a road trip to speak at a missions conference, the transmission quit working, and I had to have the car hauled the two and a half hours back to Tulsa. A small repair was made, and I was back…

Halloween used to be fun before everything got so weird

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Back when I was growing up in the 1960s, Halloween was a fun time for kids. Now it’s bizarre and dangerous. When we dressed up like a ghost, we just cut a few eye holes in an old sheet and draped it over our heads. Occasionally, someone would have their mom use makeup so they…