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.

What’s in America’s Future?

What will America look like in ten years? Twenty years? What would you want to see for our country during the remainder of your life and, perhaps, beyond the end of your life? For your children? For your grandchildren? Our country is very divided. Some are concerned for the future of our republic.

Opinion: As COVID-19 winter approaches, Oklahoma must act

Oklahoma set a record for COVID-19 hospitalizations last week, and the United States reached a grim milestone of more than 250,000 coronavirus deaths.

Editorial

It would be easy enough simply to wring our hands over the political divisiveness in America today and move on. Heaven knows, most members of Congress are perfectly willing to follow that path, saluting their political parties first and standing for America only when it’s convenient.

Family Discussions

My former elementary school basketball coach, Mr. Trease, always said it was just as important to be a good sport in winning as in losing. He had a favorite quote which he said a bit differently than the way Grantland Rice said it.