Author: Anthony L. Jordan

A new television show called “My Dad Is Better than Your Dad” has captured my attention. Four teams made up of a dad and his young son or daughter compete with the goal of determining which dad is stronger, faster,...

I had read the words many times. Indeed, I had pondered them and mulled them over in my mind for days. What did the Psalmist mean when he said, “Those who sow in tears . . . he will surely come back with shouts of joy...

I am so encouraged! Our churches are awakening to a new vision for missions and evangelism. Although a prairie fire has not broken out just yet, the embers are glowing. I see signs that give me great hope that Oklahoma Baptists...

Across the years, church ministry has become more multifaceted and complicated. We are endeavoring to find more ways to provide for the needs of members and in some cases connect with those outside the church. I find no fault in...

God has been so good to me. I have enjoyed multiple and varied experiences around the world, all of which impacted my life and strengthened my faith. I am constantly astonished by the saints God has raised up in faraway and...

Years ago, a popular commercial for a fast food restaurant showed a diminutive older lady vociferously questioning the person at the counter. “Where’s the beef?!” It was humorous, but the advertisement got the...

Prayer is the key. How often have you read this simple truth or heard it articulated by a Christian leader? All of my life, I have been taught, and throughout my ministry, I have taught others, that the key to the demonstrated...

Disaster: any happening that causes great harm or damage; serious or sudden misfortune; calamity; implies great or sudden misfortune that results in loss of life, property, etc.Oklahoma has set a United States’ record for...

A recent Barna poll revealed that young people today do not like the term “Christian.” They prefer other designations that describe the “Christian” lifestyle. It seems that “Christian” has...