Under the title, “Bible 101,” The Oklahoman (May 7, 2008, 6E) gave some facts concerning a survey related to the U.S. and eight European countries. Portions of the data gleaned from the survey were encouraging. “More than 90 percent of American households have at least read one copy of the Bible.” Also, three out of four Americans had read at least one Scripture over the previous year, which compared to only one out of four Spaniards who had ... read all »
Paul concluded his great chapter on the Resurrection with the climactic charge: “Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, unmovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your toil is not in vain in the Lord” (I Corinthians 15:58-emphasis mine-dk). If every member of the church, because he or she believes in the ultimate victory of the resurrection, would heed Paul’s charge, how many good and glorious deeds would be done each ... read all »
It surely seems hard for some to get to the Promised Land! At least 603,550 Israelites died in the wilderness (Ex. 38:26; Numb. 1:46; Deut. 1:29-38). However, more of us might relate to the ones who had just conquered Jericho and headed out for Ai! When God gave Israel mighty Jericho, without the loss of a man, they quite confidently laid out plans to take the small city of Ai (Joshua 7:1-3). They did not bother to consult with God! They did not bother to see if the... read all »
It is now openly affirmed. On Sunday, January 27th, 2008, the Quail Springs Church of Christ began the use of instrumental music in their Lord’s Day worship services. Such is the news release in an article by Carla Hinton (The Oklahoman, “Instruments of Change,” January 26, 2008, pp.1 & 2E). My article is not written with any anticipation of altering that intent. This article is too late and surely will not change the thinking of those who, by ... read all »
The state of Oklahoma was assured that the lottery and casinos’ tax revenue would serve as a sufficient solution to the state’s financial needs for education. The governor and many of the media boasted and proclaimed of the anticipated benefits.
Another leader, Jesus Christ, once stated: “So then you will know them by their fruits” (Matthew 7:20). With this principle serving as a foundation for testing, the State of Oklahoma has the informat... read all »
Randy Ellis recently gave the following information about births by unwed mothers in Oklahoma: 1
35 years ago less than 10% (out of wedlock births)
1976 12%
1986 18.6%
1996 31.1%
2006 40.9%
Much of the article by Ellis had to do with the financial stress faced by unwed mothers, and the financial strain those family patterns were placing on The Depa... read all »
Even though the last writer to contribute to it died over 1900 years ago, and its first book (of 66) came out at least 3400 years ago, its current influence is so alive and strong it is causing international repercussions relative to the upcoming Olympics in Beijing, China! It is significant that that is the only first century book that is getting so much attention!
Li Zhanjun, director of the Beijing Olympics media center, was recently seeking to clarify what rest... read all »
A centennial celebration of statehood was colorfully and appropriately paraded before the masses this past Sunday--on the streets, on television--as a spectacular media moment of memory. It was a fitting tribute to so many who have meant so much to Oklahoma. Amidst all that pageantry, I wondered how many paid just tribute to only One--who has meant more to this state than all the others combined??
As to honoring an astronaut, who went to the moon, this One made the... read all »