This Christmas, resolve to contemplate the miracle of God becoming flesh
‘Joy to the world, the Lord is come.” I love Christmas and all the traditions — especially the sweets and the meals. I have special…
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Faith, family, country and heavenly citizenship: It’s time to give thanks
Although our nation has its problems and is drifting away from the great Christian principles that marked its beginning, this country still blesses its citizens…
Panera and Psalms: Where do you find much-needed reflection?
I recently read a Wall Street Journal feature on Ron Shaich, founder of Panera Bread Co. He had just sold the business and was thinking…
In Jesus’ presence there is blessed assurance — and brutal honesty
A song that has become one of my favorites is by Dick and Melodie Tunney. One verse describes the feelings that occur in the presence…
Home again — and far from home
Jesus’ last words to his disciples, “You will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the…
An aggressive song leader and lifelong student, Harold Fletcher taught us to think
OKLAHOMA CITY — He led with both hands. W. Harold Fletcher, who died May 27 at age 93, was the most aggressive song leader I had…
Fatherhood: The precious, complex decisions that make a great person
I consider it a blessing that our nation marks one Sunday a year to honor fathers. Bailey McBrideI knew my father was a good man,…
What it means to coach, on and off the field
OKLAHOMA CITY — Max Dobson came here to coach baseball, but his coaching wasn’t confined to the diamond. Bailey McBride | InsightI met Max in 1966,…
The problem of stuff
I am drowning in my stuff. Bailey McBride | InsightIt is entirely my fault. I cannot bring myself to throw away anything except the daily…
Afraid of falling?
I am afraid of falling. I have fallen only one time in my adult life. My grandson-in-law was giving the family a tour of the…
