From the Lawton Constitution By James Finck, Ph.D. Once again, questions surrounding Gaza have captured the nation’s attention as pop culture is dragged into the debate. Rapper Macklemore was dropped from Ed Sheeran’s tour after lecturing the audience about what he called as a genocide in Gaza. Then we have comedians, like Bill Maher, who … Continue reading Ancient ownership of Israel
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Tyndale’s works shaped the spiritual and cultural foundations of a future nation
From the Southwest Ledger By James Finck, Ph.D. Feb 22, 2026 One of the most interesting perspectives when traveling in Europe is the sense of time. Many cities are divided between “old” and “new” sections, and what can be difficult for Americans to grasp is that the “new” parts of these towns often predate the … Continue reading Tyndale’s works shaped the spiritual and cultural foundations of a future nation
Christmas Brings a New and Glorious Morn
“A thrill of hope, the weary world rejoices, for yonder breaks a new and glorious morn.” What a perfect line for our world today one that often feels so very weary While December 25th is not the actual birth date of Jesus, I’m still grateful that this is when we celebrate it. I’m glad Christmas … Continue reading Christmas Brings a New and Glorious Morn
Light the World campaign reaches Oklahoma
One of my favorite aspects of the Christmas season is how the spirit of Christ makes people just a little bit kinder. People look out for the welfare of their fellow man just that much more. Finding ways to give back is not hard this time of the year as there are angel trees and … Continue reading Light the World campaign reaches Oklahoma
Hanukkah Blessings
From the Lawton Constitution Last week, I dedicated my column to the music of the season. This week, I want to add one more essential song to that playlist. In my previous piece, I mentioned that one of my favorite holiday records is “Barenaked for the Holidays” by Barenaked Ladies. While the band is often … Continue reading Hanukkah Blessings
Finding the Spirit of Christmas, One Song at a Time
From the Southwest Ledger This Christmas, one of the things I’m most grateful for is technology. As a fan of Christmas music, I love being able to create a playlist filled with all my favorite songs. Over the years, my wife and I have collected a pretty good assortment of CDs, but in the car, … Continue reading Finding the Spirit of Christmas, One Song at a Time
Conservative free speech advocate killed in Utah
From Southwest Ledger One of the principal difficulties in George Washington’s presidency was dealing with the French Revolution and whether we should support their fight. While Washington’s cabinet was divided on the issue, one important player from the revolution was not. Written in 1776, Thomas Paine’s “Common Sense” may be the most important document written … Continue reading Conservative free speech advocate killed in Utah
