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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…

Reflecting Christ’s love this Valentine’s Day 

By Robert Prater February 12, 2026

As disciples of Jesus, love should be the primary motivation for everything we do. It’s not a nice idea or suggestion. Jesus commands and teaches us to…

Finding a church  home near Mannford

By Robert Prater January 22, 2026

A new year always brings fresh goals, new routines, and a desire to refocus on what matters. For many families and individuals in the Mannford area, that includes finding a…

What matters most to God 

By Robert Prater January 8, 2026

In the busyness of life—deadlines, routines, and distractions—it’s easy to forget what truly matters. But Scripture reminds us to remember the…

The hope of Christmas: The birth of our Savior

By Robert Prater December 25, 2025

Christmas morning is finally here. Across Mannford and around the world, families…

Keeping Christ at the heart of Christmas 

By Robert Prater December 11, 2025

Christmas is one of the most joyful seasons in Mannford. Lights sparkle across our neighborhoods, families…

Give thanks in all circumstances

By Robert Prater November 27, 2025

As this article is being published on Thanksgiving Day, many of us are surrounded by reminders to be thankful. We pause to count our blessings, share a meal, and reflect on…

Finding rest in a restless world

By Robert Prater November 13, 2025

In our Sunday morning Bible class on October 26, we studied Hebrews 4—a passage that speaks about something everyone of us needs, especially as the year winds down: rest. Not the kind that comes from a nap or a vacation, but the type of peace that only God provides through…

Halloween in Mannford and the joy of gathering 

By Robert Prater October 23, 2025

Halloween in Mannford is one of the most exciting nights of the year. Families fill the sidewalks, kids laugh as they race from house to house in costumes, and neighbors wave and…

Why was Jesus baptized? 

By Robert Prater October 9, 2025

If baptism is the avenue by which sins are washed away (Acts 22:16), why was Jesus baptized?