Several years ago (1998) a group of guys from the church I am currently pastoring decided we needed to make a smoker. I had worked in a BBQ restaurant for a little while and had acquired the ability t...

“Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God and keep His commandments, For this is man’s all. For God will bring every work into judgment, Including every secret thing, Whether good or e...

Gore Public Schools wishes to congratulate Tripp Smith (left), the winner of the Gore Lower Elementary Spelling Bee. Laiken Andrews (right) was the runner-up.

The Gore Character Council was treated to lunch at The Kove last Tuesday by a community member. This luncheon was to have the students read the menu, and order for themselves. The students worked with...

JESUS CHRIST IS THE LOVE OF GOD SENT TO THIS WORLD TO LOVE WHOSOEVER! WE MAY THINK WE KNOW WHAT LOVE IS, BUT JESUS CHRIST IS LOVE GIVEN THAT IS OUT OF THIS WORLD WO N D E R FUL! PRAISE JESUS CHRIST! K...

We woke up to beautiful weather on Monday for our full day of sight-seeing, driving to different areas of the island to look at the water, landmarks and scenery. Teri decided to take me to Wailea-Make...

Members of the Vian FFA won first place in the Eastern Oklahoma State College soil and water career development event on March 27. Team members were Halli Russell, Gabriel Wilson and Max Ross. Russell...

I know it has been almost a month since Easter. It seems like we just move from celebrating one holiday and move on to the next without giving any thought to the last. Holidays are just a one day and ...

“Teach me Your way, O Lord; I will walk in Your truth; Unite my heart to fear Your name (Ps 86:11-12). “Commit your way to the Lord, Trust also in Him, And He shall bring it to pass”(Ps 37:5). “I will...

GOD IS SO WONDERFUL, HE’S WILLING TO DO WHAT’S ASKED OF HIM! HE’LL MOVE MOUNTAINS, HE’LL MAKE THE SUN STAND STILL! HE CAN EVEN MAKE THE EARTHMOVE BACKWARDS! Matthew 17:20And Jesus said unto them, Beca...

“Then the LORD said to Moses, “Come up to Me on the mountain and be there; and I will give you tablets of stone, and the law and commandments which I have written, that you may teach them.” “Then Mose...

Empty is an interesting word and one I have been thinking on lately. Maybe because my coffee cup needs refilling, or I just filled up my pickup with gas because the gas gauge dinged and lit up with th...

Arvest Bank has officially launched the 16th year of its annual Million Meals campaign, a twomonth effort to raise awareness and funds to fight hunger in Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri and Kansas. Money...

The Blackgum community sale will be held Thursday, Friday and Saturday, April 23, 24 and 25, beginning at 7 a.m. at the Blackgum Community Building. The building will be stocked with sale items, inclu...

I PRAY YOU HAD A WONDERFUL EASTER! PLEASE KNOW THAT EASTER IS NOT ABOUT A BUNNY, OR EGG HUNTING! EASTER IS ABOUT THE GLORIOUS RESURRECTION OF THE LORD AND SAVIOR– J E SUS CHRIST! JESUS CHRIST’S RESURR...

In the heart of Vian, where community ties run deep and hard work is a way of life, 27-yearold Dee Everett is building a legacy rooted in gratitude, determination and hometown pride. A graduate of Via...

The Sequoyah County Commissioners signed a proclamation on March 30, designating April as Child Abuse Prevention Month as well as Sexual Assault Awareness Month in the county. The Sequoyah County Coor...

“I will love You, O Lord, my strength, The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer; My God, my strength, in whom I will trust; My shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold, I will ca...

So the continuing saga of the remodel on my house in Copan, OK, continues. My most recent adventure (at least that’s what the jobs seem to be turning into) was the electric at the house. We are doing ...

Sexual assault affects people of all ages, backgrounds and genders. Many survivors face emotional, physical and psychological challenges after an assault. Advocates emphasize the importance of listeni...