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Toby Keith readies for Oklahoma Twister Relief Concert

By Brandy McDonnell Toby Keith. Photo by Greg Watermann Toby Keith was working on a summery new single in a Nashville recording studio on the stormy spring day when the second EF5 tornado in almost 15...

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Norman celebration features bang-up good time

The city-sponsored Norman Day 2013 celebration in honor of July 4 offered rides, games, live music and a fireworks display. FROM STAFF REPORTS • Makinzee Sigler, 1, of Norman waves a flag at Norman's...

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Religious leaders express their continued support for local retailer Hobby...

Several state religious leaders recently expressed their solidarity with Hobby Lobby Stores in the aftermath of the Oklahoma City-based retailer's recent victory in its fight against a controversial...

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Paul Greenberg: Another day, another pharaoh

The revolution that overthrew Egypt's last pharaoh and installed a new one in his place now has been overthrown itself — by military decree. As fully expected. Chaos breeds a demand for order, for...

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Toby Keith calls in fellow Oklahomans, musical pals for Oklahoma Twister...

Keith, who was born in Clinton, raised in Moore and now lives in Norman, will close the sold-out show, which kicks off at 3 p.m. Saturday at the University of Oklahoma's Gaylord Family — Oklahoma...

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July 5 Today's Prayer

LeadPhotoID --> email Praise be to the Lord. You are the good master of all things. Amen. Show / Hide Comments If you prefer your thoughts to appear in The Oklahoman's Opinion section, we encourage...

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Oklahoma DHS sued over Serenity Deal's murder

Serenity Deal's grandparents and her imprisoned mother have filed a wrongful-death lawsuit against the Oklahoma Department of Human Services. By Nolan Clay RANDY LACK / NO CONTEST PLEA: Pottawatomie...

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Oklahoma City-area church leaders will host conference addressing the...

ProjectBoys2Men and New Union Baptist Church are partnering for a conference addressing the issue of boys without fathers in the home. The conference will be Aug. 10 at Fairview Baptist Church in...

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Oklahoma State football: Brandon Weeden has made a career of proving...

There have been doubters throughout Brandon Weeden's two-sport career. Now, he must do the same with Browns' coach Rob Chudzinski and offensive coordinator Norv Turner. And he has to start by showing...

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Boy Scouts hold urban summer camp in Oklahoma City

Inner-city boys were treated to a day camp and such activities as fishing, archery and canoeing. By Nasreen Iqbal Modified: July 5, 2013 at 5:24 pm • Campers salute during a flag ceremony at Cub Scout...

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Did you know? American atheists

Did you know? American atheists • Modified: July 5, 2013 at 5:02 pm • Rebecca Vitsmun is shown during an interview with a CNN reporter shortly after the May 20 tornado that destroyed her Moore home....

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Oklahoma's Medical Emergency Response Center played a key role in timely...

Responsibilities included helping organize the evacuation of Moore Medical Center and restoring power to the Draper Water Treatment Plant. BY KYLE HINCHEY khinchey@opubco.com • Modified: July 5, 2013...

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Did you know? Recovering From Religion hotline

Did you know? Atheist hotline • Modified: July 5, 2013 at 5:02 pm • Rebecca Vitsmun is shown during an interview with a CNN reporter shortly after the May 20 tornado that destroyed her Moore home....

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Learn more: Oklahoma Atheists

Learn more y6-atheists • Modified: July 5, 2013 at 5:02 pm • Rebecca Vitsmun is shown during an interview with a CNN reporter shortly after the May 20 tornado that destroyed her Moore home. Photo...

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Fostering compassion: Teen's youth group reaches out to Oklahoma foster-care...

Heritage Hall student Molly Remondino, 17, has created a volunteer teen board made up of high school students who assist children at Peppers Ranch, a foster-care community in the Guthrie area. By...

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Atheists in Oklahoma talk about their lives and perspectives

Oklahoma atheists discuss how they thrive living in a culture of religion. By Carla Hinton Modified: July 5, 2013 at 5:02 pm • Rebecca Vitsmun is shown during an interview with a CNN reporter shortly...

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'Good without a god': Faces of atheism in Oklahoma

Oklahoma atheists discuss how they thrive living in a culture of religion. By Carla Hinton Modified: July 5, 2013 at 5:02 pm • Rebecca Vitsmun is shown during an interview with a CNN reporter shortly...

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Furnished with love: Expanding ministry provides free furniture for Oklahoma...

The Furniture Bank of Oklahoma City, a ministry of First Baptist Church of Oklahoma City and several metro area partners, is providing free furnishings to families who lost their homes in the May...

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Divine details: Filmmakers hope to answer queries about Lord's role in...

Through the documentary “Where Was God?” local film producers are preparing to tell stories of “faith, hope, miracles and life change” in the aftermath of the May 20 tornado in Moore. By Carla Hinton...

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Open doors, open arms: Church to host school displaced by tornado

Emmaus Baptist Church in far south Oklahoma City is preparing to house Briarwood Elementary School, one of the Moore school district schools destroyed in the May 20 tornado. By Carla Hinton Modified:...

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Youths explore different faiths during tour of Oklahoma City places of worship

Young people visited a Jewish temple, a Sikh gurdwara and a Christian church Sunday during the 2013 Interfaith Youth Tour sponsored by the Oklahoma Conference of Churches. BY CARLA HINTON...

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Prayers at the water: Oklahoma City Jewish community symbolically casts off...

Members of the Temple B'nai Israel and Emanuel Synagogue congregations recently gathered at Lake Hefner for a Tashlich service. The service is traditionally held at a body of water during the Jewish...

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Path to Dhamma: Oklahoma monks spread Buddha's teaching in Heartland

Three men now living in Oklahoma took very different routes to Buddhism. By Carla Hinton Dhamma: the universal truth common to all individuals at all times; regarded as one of the primary sources of...

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Oklahoma United Methodists find different ways to offer ministry

The Oklahoma United Methodist Conference is exploring different ways to keep church doors open and remain vital in urban and rural areas of the state. By Carla Hinton The merger of May Avenue United...

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Column: Oklahoma churches celebrate unity, partner with Feed The Children...

Representatives of Oklahoma City area churches attending the recent “As One Church: Some Assembly Required” event in Bricktown are teaming up with Feed The Children for the “No Hunger Holiday” food...

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Leading by retiring: Three Oklahoma spiritual leaders discuss decisions to...

Three Oklahoma City-area religious leaders — Rabbi David Packman, Archbishop Emeritus Eusebius J. Beltran and the Rev. Norman Neaves — talk about their lives as retirees and their views on retirement...

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Campaign launched in Oklahoma City proclaims anti-pornography message

The “She's Somebody's Daughter” anti-pornography campaign was recently launched in Oklahoma City to shine light on the negative affects of pornography on individuals, families and the community at...

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Preachers plan prayer vigil protest in downtown Oklahoma City over play

The Rev. Steve Kern, senior pastor of Olivet Baptist Church, said he has obtained a permit to host a prayer vigil Dec. 6 outside the Civic Center Music Hall as a peaceful protest against the...

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Sowing seeds of faith: Piedmont woman is modern-day Johnny Appleseed

Sharon Allen, of Piedmont, founded Apples for Africa to help widows, orphans and other impoverished Africans. By Carla Hinton Modified: November 18, 2013 at 9:32 pm • PIEDMONT — Sharon Allen prayed...

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Ministry merger: Oklahoma City pastors, congregations learn to 'dance...

May Avenue United Methodist Church and Ridgecrest United Methodist Church recently merged to become Cornerstone United Methodist in a one-of-a-kind ministry union. By Carla Hinton A broken...

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Six-month progress report: Oklahoma Catholics share views about Pope Francis

Several Oklahoma Catholics share their thoughts about Pope Francis, whose papacy recently reached the six-month mark. By Carla Hinton Pope Francis has rejected the palatial papal apartment in favor of...

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App-ropriate for children: Oklahoma-based LifeChurch.tv's latest Bible app...

Edmond-based LifeChurch.tv's new “Bible App for Kids” is fast gaining the attention of children and their parents for its interactive and colorful way of connecting youths with the Bible. By Carla...

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Former Oklahoman offers goods from global market

The Pambe Ghana Fair Trade Global Market is a seasonal shop open from noon to 6 p.m. through Saturday at 6516 N Olie By Carla Hinton Modified: December 18, 2013 at 8:45 pm • Baskets from Africa and...

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Season of miracles: Providence is seen in big and small ways at Christmas

Several Oklahomans talk about experiencing modern-day miracles during a season known for such examples of divine intervention. By Carla Hinton Modified: December 24, 2013 at 8:02 pm • One minute Phil...

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Oklahoma tornadoes: Homebuilding, sales rise on good news and bad news

By Richard Mize Home sales and construction in the metro area grew most of 2013, boosted by the healthy local economy and the tragedy of May's tornadoes. Oklahoma City, Edmond, Midwest City, Moore and...

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Oklahoma ministries seek to share faith in new ways in 2014

A new name, a satellite site, an outreach ministry and a Bible engagement project are some of the new ways Oklahoma City-area faith-based organizations and groups are reaching out to others in 2014....

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Civil rights pioneers share their stories at Oklahoma Christian University

Two members of the civil rights pioneers known as the “Little Rock Nine,” Terrence Roberts, and Carlotta Walls LaNier, visited Oklahoma Christian University on Monday as part of the university's McGaw...

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Building cultural bridges: Oklahoma institute offers insight into Hispanic...

By Carla Hinton NORMAN — For Arn Henderson, the classes offered a chance to converse more fluently in his wife’s native language of Spanish. Betsy Nelson of Norman attends the Father Stanley Rother...

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Oklahoma City ministry offers tangible help and hope in area known for sex...

Named for the late Carina Saunders, Carina’s Closet is a shop that offers free clothing for sex trafficking victims, homeless and other residents living near or frequenting a section of S Robinson in...

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Waiting to wed: Same-sex couples in Oklahoma discuss importance of right to...

Same-sex couples discuss the importance of having the right to legally marry in Oklahoma. by Carla Hinton Modified: April 13, 2014 at 11:58 pm • Kenny Wright and Bo Bass remember every detail of the...

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Prayer gathering draws 1,250 to downtown Oklahoma City

Being truly wealthy has nothing to do with money and everything to do with a living God, a Florida businessman told an audience of 1,250 at the 31st annual Metro Prayer Breakfast, one of Oklahoma...

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Answered prayers: Historic Oklahoma City building returns to roots as a church

Past and present members credit God’s answers to prayers as City Presbyterian Church prepares to celebrate its first Easter in the historic former Pilgrim Congregational Church building near downtown...

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Teacher shares idea behind Holocaust project with Oklahoma students

Illinois schoolteacher Mary Beth Goff visited several Oklahoma City metro area schools to share the idea behind her students’ “Pennies as Promise” project to memorialize children killed in the...

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Weatherford native takes part in canonization Mass at the Vatican

A Weatherford native preparing to enter the Roman Catholic priesthood participated in the historic canonization Mass for Popes John XXIII and John Paul II. By Carla Hinton, Religion Editor • ROME — A...

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Moore's emergency manager has seen enough tornadoes in his hometown

Gayland Kitch is the emergency manager for city of Moore. He has seen several large tornadoes hit his city since he took the job in 1991. By Bryan Painter Modified: June 23, 2013 at 9:20 pm • Clean up...

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Oklahoma storms: Moore family was without electricity for almost a month

A family in the Baer's Westmore subdivision in Moore looked on as neighbors had their power restored after the May 20 tornado. But a combination of utility repairs and city inspection paperwork meant...

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Some Oklahoma Catholics to participate in national religious freedom campaign

The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Oklahoma City will participate in the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops' “Fortnight for Freedom” campaign beginning with a special Mass set for Friday at Our Lady's...

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Edmond United Methodists experience building boom

Acts II United Methodist and New Covenant United Methodist, two Edmond churches, are constructing new buildings. By Carla Hinton Modified: June 28, 2013 at 4:48 pm • Rev. Robert Hayes Jr., bishop of...

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Moore tornado victim is released after 125 days in hospitals, rehab centers

Edith Morales, 52, spent 125 days in hospitals and rehab centers after she was injured in the May 20 tornado. She survived the EF5 tornado while hiding in the restroom at the 7-Eleven in Moore, where...

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YouVersion Bible app achieves creator's 'Gutenberg' dream

LifeChurch.tv, based in Edmond, recently marked the fifth anniversary of its popular YouVersion Bible app, sharing the same birthday with the Apple iTunes app store that helped mainstream the...

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