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These are my memories of going to my grandparent’s farm in Washington, Oklahoma, but this is not only my story. It is history’s story as told to me by my Aunt Alvera. These are also her memories of growing up on the farm during the Great Depression of 1929-1939. Grandma and Grandpa’s house Down on…

I am 1/64 Chickasaw and grew up in Oklahoma. My grandmother, Maggie Mae Johnston Marti (1887-1972) was an original Chickasaw Nation enrollee. She lived in Washington and Purcell, Oklahoma and is the granddaughter of Judge Thomas Bates Johnston (1819-1897) Chief Justice of the Chickasaw Nation of the town of Byars, Oklahoma. My Aunt Alvera Walker…

This video of Alan Jackson singing “Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus” is one of my favorite hymns. May you be blessed as you listen. “O soul are you weary and troubled? No light in the darkness you see? There’s light for a look at the Savior And life more abundant and free.” Are you caught…

“By the breath of God ice is given, and the broad waters are frozen. Listen to this, O Job, stand still and consider the wondrous works of God.” Job 37:10,14 The winter storm of 2021 is a reminder of God’s omnipotence: God’s unlimited power, unlimited position, unlimited possibilities, unlimited authority, and unlimited might. God’s Omnipotence…

Valentine’s Day is this Sunday. I am reminded of my school days when I made my own valentine’s cards out of construction paper, cut into the shape of a heart. I gave them to my mom and dad, my friends, my teacher, and my classmates. Today we want to look at God’s valentine. His love…

Our nation is in a dark place as we experience division, unrest, hate, conflicts, protests, pandemic, grief, and loss. If this is what our minds are focused on, we are living in darkness. How do we move from this darkness of worry and despair? By making good choices! Choose faith, prayer, and repentance as we…

We have had some snowy days this winter, even a little this week. On December 13th we had 8 inches. When God sends such beautiful snow I am reminded of this poem I wrote 20 years ago in 2000. Snow   Snow is a reminder of God’s manna from above Falling still upon the earth,…

Are you disappointed in the present circumstances of our nation? Are we to dwell on what might have been? In these difficult times what is important? God’s love for us! The Love of God Frederik M. Lehman 1917 1.    The love of God is greater far Than tongue or pen can ever tell; It goes beyond…

Psalm 148 Raise Your Voices to God Praise the Lord from the heavens. Praise Him in the heights above. Praise Him, all His angels, All heavenly host, with love. Praise Him, sun and moon and sky. Praise Him, every shining star. Praise Him, you highest heaven And you waters, near and far. Let them praise…

Blessed   Jesus spoke these words of truth. He wants us to be blessed. If we only trust in Him, Then in His strength we’ll rest.   Blessed are the poor in spirit. In heaven they will live. Blessed are those who mourn and weep. Loving comfort God will give. Blessed are the gentle and…