Promise “I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you to Myself; that where I am, there you may be also” (John 14:3-4). “For the Lord Him...

“‘I am the Lord your God…’You shall have no other gods before Me, no carved image, not take the name of the Lord your God in vain.” ‘Honor your father and your mother,” ‘You shall not murder, commit a...

Jesus said to him, “’You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind.” This is the first and great commandment. And the second is like it: ‘You shall l...

“You have made the earth tremble; You have broken it; Heal its breaches, for it is shaking. (Ps. 60:2) “See that you do not refuse Him who speaks. For if they did not escape who refused Him who spoke ...

For those looking for a meaningful way to give back to your community, join CASA for Children at Aromas Coffee Shop for a free “Coffee with CASA” information session where you can hear more about beco...

“The nations have sunk down in the pit which they made; In the net which they hid, their own foot is caught” (Psalm 9:15). “His own iniqui t ies entrap the wicked man, And he is caught in the cords of...

When we consider ways to manage our finances, certain words may come to mind — savings, income, debt, int erest. However, there are several cons i d erations besides money that can impact a household’...

“Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom…” (Col.3:16). How can His Word dwell in you? You open His Book! Let God speak to you, take it into your heart, let it become part of your life...

OKLAHOMA CITY — A change to Oklahoma’s method for scoring state tests will cause student proficiency rates to jump by as much as 33% even while internal state records indicate actual academic gains ha...

“But of that day and hour no one knows, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father. Take heed, watch and pray; for you do not know when the time is”(Mark 13:32-33). “in a moment, ...

Jesus said: “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me” (John 14:6). Jesus gave His life for the sinner…you and I! Praise the Lord! You can be saved! Today th...

God is in Control “…Enoch walked with God; and he was not, for God took him” (Gen 5). Fifteen hundred years of man’s sinful ways. We are “…to fear the Lord your God, to walk in all His ways and to lov...

Baptist Health Radiation Oncology-Fort Smith recently invested in new technology and equipment to provide better and more precise treatment for cancer patients in the River Valley. The upgraded system...

FCS/4-H It’s est imated that more than onethird of adults in the U.S. are getting less than seven hours of sleep daily. Prolonged lack of sleep can lead to serious health consequences, including immun...

“For our gospel did not come to you in word only, but also in power, and in the Holy Spirit and in much assurance” “…Your faith toward God has gone out,” “how you turned to God from idols to serve the...

Some raised questions about what power Oklahoma State Superintendent Ryan Walters has to mandate specific curriculum after he issued a directive requiring schools to incorporate the Bible into classro...

“Inasmuch as these people draw near with their mouths And honor Me with their lips, But have removed their hearts far from Me, (Isa 29:13). “Woe to those who seek deep to hide their counsel far from t...

How would you feel if no one listened to you when you were desperate for it? Imagine if you were crying out for help but no one heard you, despite your pleas. Sadly, this is a reality for many childre...

“…the end of all things is at hand; therefore be serious and watchful in your praye rs” ( I Peter 4:7-8). “For the Lord Himself will descend from heaven with a shout.. And the dead in Christ will rise...

Mildred Choate-Taylor, a familiar name here in Sequoyah County, is one that may make you think of a great storyteller, maybe connect you back to a specific plate of food, or even your favorite quilt t...