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Don’t waste your summer 

By Robert Prater July 9, 2026

In the midst of summer craziness, it’s easy to neglect your relationship with Jesus. Too many people end up taking a “time out” from spiritual things during the…

Your family is invited to VBS 2026

By Robert Prater June 25, 2026

Every summer, something happens at Mannford Church of Christ that is hard to fully describe until you have seen it. The building fills up. Children who did not know each other on Monday are fast friends by Wednesday. Adults who came to drop off a kid end up…

Job, an example of a Godly father 

By Robert Prater June 11, 2026

Parents today want the best for their children. They want to make sure they are clothed, fed, and have shelter. Then there is the desire for them to be healthy and to enjoy their…

What matters most as you move forward 

By Robert Prater May 28, 2026

This time of year always brings a shift. Students graduate. Families celebrate. Plans start to take shape. There is a sense of accomplishment, but also a quiet awareness that something is changing. One chapter is ending, and another is…

How God loves like a mother 

By Robert Prater May 14, 2026

Through the years, I have drawn strength from the image of God as Father. What many people may not realize is that God uses the image of a mother’s love to help us understand how…

Praying when you don’t know where to start 

By Robert Prater April 23, 2026

For something so central to the Christian life, prayer can feel surprisingly uncertain. Most believers would say prayer matters. Many would admit they wish…

Living resurrected 

By Robert Prater April 9, 2026

Easter is not the end of the story. It is the turning point. We gather to celebrate the empty tomb. We sing about victory over death. We remember that Christ rose. But once the songs fade and the week returns to normal, an important question remains…

A joyful Easter fellowship in Mannford

By Robert Prater March 26, 2026

If you’re looking for an Easter service or family-friendly Easter event in Mannford, Oklahoma, we invite you to join us at Mannford Church of Christ. Each year on the Sunday before Easter, our church family gathers for a special Easter Fellowship. It’s a day designed to bring generations together—grandparents, parents, children, and neighbors to celebrate…

Why does Jesus’ Resurrection matter? 

By Robert Prater March 12, 2026

As the world prepares for Easter Sunday, it’s essential to reflect on the central event that defines the Christian faith—the…

Building Christian friendships in adulthood

By Robert Prater February 26, 2026

Making friends as an adult is hard. The built-in friendships of childhood and young adulthood often fade, and many people quietly find themselves feeling…