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This team will have to grow up …

Kelvin Sampson chose these words to describe his feelings after being thrashed in Stillwater. Let me just say, there are not many who escape Gallagher-Iba unscathed. Away from home, the Cowboys were ambushed by the Red Raiders just a few days ago. This time the Cowboys played the part … Continue reading

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The depth of an artist …

I receive a “Daily Dig” every morning. Today my inbox held the following quote from my favorite artist.

Change for the Better
Vincent van Gogh

Many people seem to think it foolish, even superstitious, to believe that the world could still change for the better. And it is true … Continue reading

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Keeping the game in perspective …

Nathan and Jason listen to WWLS the Sports Animal. I now listen in a bit every day. I am a glutton to hear the latest illogic by despairing Sooner fans. Last week the cry went out as to why Stoops did not insert Paul Thompson at quarterback to see … Continue reading

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What do we know …

Jason and I shared a conversation this morning. He told me he was talking with a person about church, church history and theology. As the conversation went on, he received this retort, “my dad knows all about that, he studied that.” Admirable. Just what does that mean that we … Continue reading

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Inspired by the past …

Our Associate Pastor here on The Hill, who affectionately refers to himself as “jvpastor”, recently returned from a week of seminary studying “Baptist Heritage.” He called in after the first day and reported his expectations of a dull, sleepy course were exceeded by an enthusiastic professor in love with … Continue reading

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