Every child grows up playing games that simulate adult life. I don’t know any woman who, as a little girl, didn’t have a doll or play dress up. How many of you ladies spent hours trying on Mom’s high heels and lipstick? I don’t know of any man who, as a boy, didn’t have a

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Sometimes my sense of humor gets the best of me. Once when I was checking in for a convention, I was informed that the sponsors would hold a drawing in each of the main sessions. During the last session, they would draw a name for the grand prize. Handing me a slip of paper, the

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No matter how old you are, you always need someone to look up to. But the older you get, the harder heroes are to find. I’m not sure this generation can recognize a true hero. Today’s media touts the latest sports or movie superstars and “American Idols.” But there’s a big difference between a superstar

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If you happen to travel somewhere near the town of Buckner, Mo., you might see a sign that advertises Six Mile Baptist Church. I say, “might” because I’m not sure the sign’s still standing. For a long time, our little country church wanted to put up a sign on the main highway announcing that turning

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I want to thank all those who showed up for the Baptist Messenger Family Reunion at Oklahoma City, Putnam City. I saw so many friends from the past and met many new ones, too. I want to say a special hello to the two sisters who sat on the back row . . . you

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How often do you hear someone complain about a recent plane flight? The airline industry is experiencing some difficulties. As a frequent flyer, I always look for the cheapest way to get from Point A to Point B. You can tell you’re using a cheap airline when: They don’t use “tickets” but refer to them

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