Jeff Kimes The thought of that question probably sends your mind racing back to another time and place in your life, which resembles one of those scenes from any one of a 100 Hallmark Christmas movies playing now. When I was around nine I remember receiving this gift from my grandparents that was, at that time, the greatest gift I had ever received. It was not expensive, or the latest and greatest thing; It was pretty ordinary but, was something I would have never asked for a

Dave Bryan What difference a year makes. I know. Believe me, I know! Today I sit in my office on a wonderful Monday morning, a morning where thankfulness comes easy. The joy of our previous Sunday morning is still fresh, and I find myself grateful for so many who use their gifts to honor the Lord within our church. We witnessed the fruit of a labor of love of skilled, committed individuals when we saw the excellent decorations adorning our hallways and sanctuary. Our mu

Rusty Stowe As a kid growing up I loved to listen to marching band music. John Phillips Sousa had a special gift of writing music for bands. When I went to Cameron State University in Lawton to work on a degree in music education they REQUIRED me to attend concerts where the Lawton Symphonic Orchestra was performing. This "long-hair" music was not for me. But an amazing thing happened, I was transformed into a guy who really grew to love all kinds of music. Then the day came

DAVID BAKER I’m so proud of our Children’s Choir and Adult Choir members! As I’m writing this on the Monday following the concert by Blake and Jenna Bolerjack, the previous evening’s images flood my memories! Having close to 40 children standing in the choir loft next to 20+ adult choir members singing praises to our Lord as a part of the Bolerjack’s presentation of praise was simply awesome! Jerri, Kathy, and Pam coordinated with their children and parents to bring a strong

Clint Percefull My car is what some may call a “clunker” or a “jalopy”. It was deemed a total loss almost a decade ago and numerous features no longer work, but it drives and gets me to where I need to be. However, I constantly have to fix things that go wrong with it. A few months back a certain part went out and I had the new one to replace it. I popped the hood and began to remove the old part. I struggled and struggled to free the old part and frustration mounted. I