Thinking Out Loud- Major Life Changes Creates a New Normal

At 55 years old I was a widower, and a minister at a local church in Oklahoma, so I had to plan my return to work. But first, there were thank you notes to write, business matters to settle and some more grieving and adjusting to face. Unexpectedly, a family called and wanted me to conduct a funeral for their loved one. Instantaneously, emotions and questions flooded my heart and mind. Could I bring comfort to this hurting family while I was still reeling from the sting of death in my heart? Would my words really comfort them? What if my tears flowed with theirs? How would that help?

Thinking Out Loud: Strive to be a Pippa

Nestled in the hills of eastern Kentucky near the Virginia border is a small town of Pippa Passes, population 300. The Alice Lloyd College that is located in the city adds 600 students. If you research this city and college on the web, you will find them very interesting.

Thinking Out Loud-Life Goes On

In three words I can sum up everything I’ve learned about life: it goes on.

~ Robert Frost

Thinking Out Loud-Picking Up the Pieces

Almost everyone on planet Earth has been touched by grief-loss in some shape or fashion. Grief is something we would rather not have to face but it is simply one of life’s realities. More often than not, we are usually at a loss for words to comfort someone who has lost a friend or family member. However; understanding the grieving process, the signs of grief and coping tips, will help you tremendously in handling grief-loss.

Up With Trees

Thanks to another generous grant from the Apache Foundation, Up With Trees will facilitate giving away 5,000 trees for area non-profit faith-based properties. Additionally, responsible individuals who agree to plant and properly maintain trees may receive up to four trees per household for a $20 donation.

Friendship Church to Launch a Second Location in South Tulsa

Friendship Church, led by Pastor Weldon Tisdale, will launch a second church location in south Tulsa with services beginning on Sept. 26.

With a historically and traditionally African-American background, this launch and second location of Friendship Church is an effort to bridge the racial and economic divides within the city and surrounding areas. Thirteen years ago, Pastor Tisdale became Senior Pastor of Friendship Missionary Baptist Church in North Tulsa where his father, Dr. L. L. Tisdale, pastored before him.

‘Profiling Can Help You Become More Like Jesus,’ Colorado Pastor Says

“Profiling raises the specter of racial prejudice, ethnic cleansing, hate crimes and putting people into boxes. All of these are evil and should make us feel dirty,” says Tom Hovestol, pastor of Calvary Church in Longmont, Colo.

Wisdom & Dignity, Choices & Control…What’s Not to Like at Methodist Manor?

All too often, people over 65 tell themselves: “My spouse and I are actually doing pretty well at the moment. Sure, we have some aches and pains, as most people of retirement age do. We have planned our retirement income so that we can lead a quite comfortable lifestyle.” Their house is a perfect place to display all the wonderful things they have accumulated over their lifetime. Yes, things are pretty good and they expect them to continue that way for the foreseeable future. So why should they change now when things are going great?

Majority of the Minorities

There’s something about summer that reminds me of migration. A year ago, last June I moved to Tulsa from Oklahoma City. Over a decade ago in June 1999, I migrated to Oklahoma City from Panaji, a small coastal town in India.

Business Journal Names Kevin Mann CFO of the Year

Denver Rescue Mission CFO Honored for Service

Church Group Volunteers to Renew Burial Site Locator Markers in City Cemetery

TULSA, Okla. – Volunteers from the Church of Latter Day Saints will work Satuday (April 10) morning in the City of Tulsa’s Oaklawn Cemetery, cleaning and re-painting grid markers that allow visitors to find graves in the 11-acre cemetery that holds about 6,500 graves.

Easter Miracles Still Happen Says St. Thomas of Canterbury Student Erin Kelly

While searching for Easter project ideas to help the poor the answer lands on her neighbor’s driveway

Can Faith and Business Work Together?

The economic problems are nearly over. Now is the time when hope and business must pull together and make things happen for people. The Joy of Jesus Church has such faith.

Galaxy Press Writers of the Future Short Fiction Anthology Earns Starred Review

Publishing company Galaxy Press’ new short fiction anthology L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future Volume XXV, comprised of science fiction and fantasy short stories written by new and amateur fiction authors, has earned a starred review in Publisher’s Weekly.

The Joy of Jesus Church opens E-NEWS

E-News is a new communication site for all of the information for the Faith based community online.