Thinking Out Loud

By John T. Catrett, III Scissortail Hospice Chaplain Bristow, Oklahoma Death or Birth? By Ken Murrell Depew Church of Christ The author of the Old Testament Bible book of Ecclesiastes wrote wise words for people to think about. He also wrote with a pessimistic slant.

“A Little Girl Named Hope”

Grandma lay in the hospital bed, a shadow of the vital, energetic woman she had been just a year ago. Her strong hands that were endlessly involved in her family’s life, providing, comforting, and disciplining, now lay listlessly on the bed cover, thin and fragile.

Who’s Talking to God?

Mike had traveled to Colorado for a family reunion. Arriving early, he decided to do some free climbing, an extreme rock climbing sport. He had no equipment, and he failed to tell anyone of his plans.

Personal Holiday Affirmation

During the holiday season, while others are celebrating family togetherness, gift giving, traditions of Christmas and holiday joy, you may be challenged with feelings of sadness, loneliness, and emptiness.

... from the Pastor’s Desk

Many of us experience pain and suffering in one way or another; physical, emotional, relationally, financial. Sometimes our pain and suffering is mild, but at other times we wonder how we will ever go on. There have been times I have asked that question—maybe you have also.

A Guide To Good Living

Learn to laugh; a laugh is better than medicine. Learn to mind your own business; few men can handle their own well. Learn to tell a story; a well told story is like a sunbeam in a sickroom. Learn to say kind things; nobody ever resents them.

What Will You Get For Christmas?

The young woman was sitting in the church building. They were singing familiar Christmas carols right out of the songbook. The very first song caused her to review her life and then shut down in her mind. She became numb to what was going on around her. How did God see her?

The First Silent Night

On Christmas Eve in 1818 a blizzard stranded the tiny village of Oberndorf nestled in the Austrian Mountains. that same day the people of St. Nickolas church found their organ broken.

Letter to the Editor

Dear Editor, I am no George Bailey, but… “This is a Wonderful Place!” I’m a temporary visitor to this community, brought here to bridge the time between a retiring administrator at Rainbow Health Care and the new administrator, yet to be hired.

Christmas following the death of a child

Bristow, Oklahoma Christmas is one of the biggest events of the year. There is so much tradition, preparation, and coming together of families that it becomes a really important event on the family calendar.