Jesus said: “And behold, I am coming quickly, and My reward is with Me, to give to every one according to his work” (Rev. 22:12). “For the Lord Himself will descend from heaven with a shout, with the ...

2Kings 1:16 “And he said unto him, Thus saith the LORD, Forasmuch as thou hast sent messengers to enquire of Baalzebub the god of Ekron, is it not because there is no God in Israel to enquire of his w...

Some Christians who need healing have said, maybe God put this sickness on me for a purpose. But did Jesus ever put sickness on anyone? anyone? When people came to Him for healing, did He ever turn ev...

The scene that unfolded at the U.S. Capitol last Wednesday was a lot to stomach; I say this because what I watched happen on live televi sion was absolutely sickening. Extremists stormed the building ...

Dear Editor, To all whom sent flowers, food, cards, phone calls and prayers during our loss, the McClure family thanks everyone for all you have done for our family. The famiy of Maridel “Mary” McClur...

I know these are dark times with all the trials and tribulations we see! All these things are in our face to let us know to trust God in all things and this world is not our home! Proverbs 3:5-6, 5 Tr...

Dear Editor, I want to thank everyone for all the prayers, food and calls. It was the worst two weeks of my life as far as physical pain goes. I feel so blessed to still be standing here today. I have...

Dear Editor, We would like to thank longtime District 2 County Commissioner Steve Carter for all the help and years of service that he provided to us and the Roselawn Cemetery in Vian. There were time...

What an experience the shepherds had as they went about daily life. The message of salvation comes… “which will be to all people.” “So it was, when the angels had gone away from them into heaven, that...

Luke 16:19-21 There was a certain rich man, which was clothed in purple and fine linen, and fared sumptuously every day: And there was a certain beggar named Lazarus, which was laid at his gate, full ...

It’s sad to say many worships the creation and not The Creator. God the Father, The Son and The Holy Ghost must be honored in all things and not His creation! Romans 1:1-32 “ 1 Paul, a servant of Jesu...

I recall the day I first met you, I felt a warm glowing that was new. I desired to take you in my arms, Hold you close and whisper charms. I had never felt feelings quite like this, A kiss and hug fro...

Ephesians 5:17-21 says: Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is. And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess, but be filled with the spirit. Speaking to yourselves...

“For unto us a Child is born, Unto us a Son is given; And the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace (I...

I had a ‘grand’ time being Vian’s Grand Marshal for their Christmas parade this year. Someone asked me what my actual duties were and the only thing I could think of was, is that it was kind of like b...

Luke 15:17- 18 And when he came to himself, he said, How many hired servants of my father’s have bread enough and to spare, and I perish with hunger! I will arise and go to my father, and will say unt...

This year’s Thanksgiving wasn’t the traditional one–there was no huge dining room table surrounded by loved ones feasting until you could eat no more; but I still hope everyone took a moment to be tha...

Canyon Nicolette Age 4, Vian If you had your own country, what would it be called? Cowboy! What colors would your flag be? Blue and red. What three laws would people in your country have to follow? C...

The annual Toys for Tots Campaign is up and running in Sallisaw. River Valley Toys for Tots is working together with the CPL Joshua J. Ware Marine Corps League Detachment #1403 out of Sallisaw for Seq...

The Vian Lions Club, in conjunction with the Town of Vian will be hosting the 41st annual Christmas Parade of Lights on Thursday, Dec. 3, beginning at 6 p.m. with $100 going to the Grand Prize float o...