I love Vacation Bible School. For 28 years I served as pastor of a local church. In all those years I do not remember ever letting VBS occur without me. VBS is a tremendous opportunity to relate to children and their families....
Read MoreI remember well the day Oklahoma Baptists made the historic decision to elect the first Native American president of our state convention. It took more than 100 years for this wonderful event to take place. In truth, Emerson...
Read MoreWith great anticipation, we begin the 95th year of holding camp in the Arbuckle Mountains. Since the first summer assembly led by J. B. Rounds and W. D. Moorer, Falls Creek has been the destination for thousands of young...
Read MoreOne of the great experiences of my life was the opportunity to attend New Orleans Seminary (NOBTS). The theological education was exceptional, but the cultural experiences were beyond compare. For this Okie, experiencing the...
Read MoreI have watched with great interest the recent political jockeying that has inflamed the debate over so-called “gay marriage.” I was not surprised when President Obama came out of the closet to support gay marriage. His...
Read MoreI am privileged to be writing this from the International Learning Center of the International Mission Board (IMB) outside of Richmond, Va. My fellow executive directors from across the United States are being hosted by Tom...
Read MoreCall the fire department to put out the candles! Contact Willard Scott and have him get the jelly jar label ready! The Baptist Messenger celebrates its centennial on May 15. Yes, 100 years of serving Oklahoma Baptists by...
Read MoreWhile traveling across the state, I have noticed the roses are especially beautiful this year. New growth produces new buds that bloom into bushes bending under the weight of gorgeous, delicate roses. The keys to new growth are...
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Once again, an Oklahoma community has faced the ravages and fury of a tornado. Woodward took a...
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