How Much Are You Worth?

There’s a story about an old, miserly man walking home alone late one night. Suddenly a robber steps out from tall hedges, points a gun at the miser, and in a commanding voice he demands, “Your money or your life!

“Are You A Quarterback Or A Receiver?”

The son was finishing a very successful senior year as quarterback for his high school’s football team. Recruiters from America’s top football programs came to the family’s humble home to make their appeal for Danny to attend and play for their college.

Happy Healthy Holiday Party!

The Christmas season, as you once knew it, was a joyous time of celebration and family togetherness. When an important ingredient in the event has been taken away, it might be challenging to find joy. It might be difficult to participate in the festivities of the season.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Dear Editor, Bristow is in a hospital crisis. We need to band together to make certain we don't join the growing list of communities where hospitals have shut their doors, never to reopen. Now, if that message sounds familiar, that's because it is.

You’re Afraid of What??

Years ago a young singer, Jim Stafford, penned the song “I Don’t Like Spiders and Snakes.” Almost everyone was able to relate to that idea. Many more are afraid of the dark, others are afraid of height, some are scared at the thought of speaking to a large crowd of people. So, you’re afraid of what?

“Just Sick And Tired…”

Back in the ancient days of Fred Flintstone and no cell phones, when he was a young dad and a wet-behind-the-ears pastor, Andy had a habit. No, not a habit like we refer to today. But he unconsciously used a certain phrase – constantly.

Giving Yourself a Gift

Coping with loss during the holidays is very difficult. Maybe you have had a loss of a loved one, friend, pet, job, marriage, or any other type of loss. Well, I have too. I have had many losses, and the holidays always seem to be so much more difficult to deal with after any type of loss.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Dear Editor, Last Christmas Eve I was looking for a Christmas Eve church service. Presently I do not belong to a church in Bristow. I decided to attend the service at the Bristow Presbytarian Church on Sixth Street, Upon entering the church, I immediately felt at home.

“In A Fizz”

January 2020 gave no indication just how rough a ride it was going to get for everyone on this planet. We had fairly-run-of-the-mill problems and successes the first couple of months. Little did we innocents suspect what was just around the corner - come March.

Feeling Guilt this Holiday Season?

Hosting or attending a holiday event after losing a loved usually can initiate a controversial conversation. Some encourage this and some frown upon the idea.