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Wise Words from a Wise ManTip of the hat to the Rev. Jesse Spurlock, former pastor at Highland Park Baptist Church in Midwest City, who provides food for thought in the weekly bulletin at the church where he pastored for 18 years.

No matter how much things may change, some truths never go out of style. Tell that to the unbelieving younger generation. Examples: You can buy a house, but not a home. You can buy a clock, but not time. You can buy a bed, but not sleep. You can buy a book, but not knowledge.

Looking for Allen History Driving the scenic Highway 1 between Ada and Allen a person passes through some nice and historic territory. The old Kullihoma Indian Reservation is here and there is a Historic Marker signifying the location where Chief Black Dog camped and hunted buffalo back in 1834.

You have probably been told a few times in your life to not let anyone take away your own peace. That you responsible if you are filled to the brim with good will toward all mankind - or had your fill of all mankind. “Your happiness is in your hands, and it depends upon your own reactions to events.

A HARD LESSON Former U.S. Senator Joe Manchin and I must have had the same father. Or maybe it just seems like it. A story from chapter 5 of Manchin’s recently released book. Dead Center, tells why.

E AIt was a busy day. The phone was alive with business and as I glanced out over my store, I was pleased to see everyone was busy.Then things started to go downhill. My wife was working too, and she walked up to me and gave me that look. “I wish you’d wake up.

It was our first day on the rifle range at Lackland air Force Base. I felt confident as I aimed and squeezed the trigger of my carbine for my first shot. “Good news and bad news,” my instructor said. “The good news: You got a bull’s-eye.

Quote of the Week…”There are two ways to conquer and enslave a nation. One is by sword; The other is by debt.

Where do you hear a compliment? Dolly Parton said her husband was receiving a number of compliments from a woman at their local bank. She subsequently wrote the song titled Jolene. In the song she penned these words, "Jolene, please don't take my man just because you can.

How many friends do you have? Possibly more or less than you think.Your real friends show up when everyone else has walked away.We have many acquaintances in life but not that many close friends. How many people know you and still love you and want to be around you?