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Dealing with the Voices of Opposition

Dealing with the Voices of Opposition

As Christians, we are going to be faced with doubt, fear and discouragement. We live in a culture of greed. There will be those who threaten us, intimidate us and try to distract us from following hard after Christ. How do we deal with these things that try to tear us...

Voices of Opposition

Voices of Opposition

Everyone hears voices … voices trapped in our mind…voices of criticism…voices of ridicule…voices aimed to hurt. The voices you hear may have come from the lips of a parent, teacher, coach, spouse, child or friend. These voices spring from our memory when we least...

Purposed for Prudence

Purposed for Prudence

Some time ago, I was emailed a page of "wise sayings" ... Well, sort of. A first grade teacher collected them over the years. She gave her classes part of an old "proverb" and let them fill in the rest. Following are some I thought you might enjoy. Remember these are...

Who’s Your Mickey Ripley?

Who’s Your Mickey Ripley?

A text from my son Garrison was the first thing I saw when I turned off the alarm on my phone. Garrison is an avid Oklahoma Sooner football fan and receives all the OU news. The press release he sent me that morning, announced that Mickey Ripley, a former OU...

Wanted: Pioneers

Wanted: Pioneers

Imagine this scene. It is windy and hot with the temperature close to 100 degrees. There is the sound of horses and wagon wheels and loud voices of impatient men. The air is filled with dust and anticipation. All has been left behind for this once in a lifetime...

Standing for Traditional Marriage

Standing for Traditional Marriage

In the past, the Supreme Court has heard arguments for and against changing the definition of marriage. Christian cannot be silent on this issue. Here are five arguments for traditional marriage from God’s Word.   God’s Design of the Body God formed the man from...