The Free-Lance welcomes letters to the editor on any subject of public interest. We do not publish letters concerning commercial disputes or those containing personal attacks. Because of space limitat...

In the rural ministry God has given me, I see the negative effects of alcohol on a regular basis. Most of the time people deny they have a drinking problem while it’s clear to everyone else, or they a...

When I took the helm at the Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy (OICA), the board of directors made it clear the mission of our organization needed to move back to our roots. Our mission is “creatin...

We are used to read and hear this kind of ‘get away today’promos and ads in social media. Many surely make the best use of the discounted vacation travel packs to go around the nation’s historical, aw...

“Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others”—Philippians 2:4 (ESV). They watched the stranger stumble and drop to his knees. He was obviously in distress. ...

The poppy and infectious music of ABBA takes center stage in Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again, paving the way for a chaotically fun musical film. Sophie (Amanda Seyfried), the main protagonist in Mama Mia!...

This Sunday, September 2, 2018, is the FOURTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY The Readings for this Sunday are from: Proverbs 4:10–23, Galatians 5:16–24, and Luke 17:11–19 The Cry of Faith: Lord, Have Mercy ...

Dear Abby DEAR ABBY: My wife and I know a couple whose daughter has been our daughter's playmate since they were 3 months old. They are pleasant and welcoming. We all get along well and have gone to d...

I-40 exit 237 10094 Bryant Road Henryetta, OK 74437 Welcome Pastor Rocky Garrison! This Sunday, September 2, 2018 at Abundant Life Church, Bishop Randall Drake will be installing Rocky Garrison as the...

LIGHTING THE PATH AHEAD Whether we want to accept it or not, change is happening in Okmulgee right before our eyes. Keeping with my theme of “change” that I started last week in this column, I want to...

Roughly 20 months into President Trump’s first term, our president has delivered on yet another one of his promises to the American people. When he ran for president, he committed to modernizing and u...

Find these Treasures at your local library September 1st, 1946 is the birth date of Jim Arnosky, author and illustrator of animal and nature books for children. We have (B-2) I See Animals Hiding; (JF...

The Free-Lance welcomes letters to the editor on any subject of public interest. We do not publish letters concerning commercial disputes or those containing personal attacks. Because of space limitat...

Night at the Orpheum 2018 has truly become the year of the action movie with several successful films capitalizing on the genre, including Mission: Impossible- Fallout. Tom Cruise returns to the silen...

“...because the one who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world”— 1 John 4:4 (NIV). Before having cataract surgery several years ago, I could only discern objects a few feet away. From f...

Some among us consider life is unfair and so they dare to die soon; many others esteem there is nothing to gain after death and so they plan to live. This kind of confusion, distortion or negative vie...

Letter to the Editor This is a letter to the lady that backed into my car the other day. Ma’am, you did not deserve to have to witness the ranting of an idiot. The way I acted was out of line and tota...

Tuesday, the 28th, is my husband’s birthday, yes I still celebrate even seven years after his death. Larry loved all things orange. We were constantly trying out new things that were orange flavored f...

This Sunday, Aug 26, 2018, is the THIRTEENTH SUN-DAY AFTER TRINITY The Readings for this Sunday are from: 2 Chronicles 28:8–15, Galatians 3:15–22 Luke 10:23–37 Jesus Is Our Good Samaritan The Law cann...

Q&A Nothing in this world remains the same forever. With all things, there is either ordered change or entropy. Ordered change occurs when improvements are brought about either by design or at random....