Life is stressful! It’s important that you take a moment now and then to focus on yourself. Here, are 10 ideas to give yourself a little break to focus on something positive and replenish your reserve...

Cherokee Nation is large and growing, with more than 460,000 citizens making us the largest tribe in America. The hundreds of thousands of Cherokees of all ages deserve world-class facilities serving ...

BE GLAD IN THE LORD! LET HIM REIGN SUPREME IN YOUR LIFE! GLORY TO GOD IN ALL THINGS! Psalm 32:1-111Blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered. 2Blessed is the man unto whom th...

If you are a hunter like me, you are probably already thinking about getting out this fall. One of the best opportunities for Oklahoma sportsmen are the controlled hunts offered by the Oklahoma Depart...

So much that we call weakness is familiar habit. Habit rules around the clock – the way we eat, the way we sleep, the way we approach anything. Habit underlies our every action until we are not aware ...

Monday we had 15 members weigh in. Donna had the best weight loss of 2.3 pounds. Weigh to go, Donna! Gifts were handed out for weight losses and the monthly best weight loss club airplane pin was give...

Spring and summer are prime time for picnics, a chance to enjoy your favorite foods in the great outdoors. When you're relaxing with family and friends, it's easy to get caught up in the fun and accid...

Cherokee Nation leads in growing the economy, creating jobs, and improving the well-being not just for our citizens — but for all of northeast Oklahoma. We are constantly seeking ways to support and i...

COME OUT FROM AMONG THEM! THE LORD WANTS CHRISTIANS TO REFLECT HIM AND NOT THE WAYS OF THIS OL’ WORLD! GOD MAKES THIS VERY CLEAR! YOU CAN’T PICK AND CHOOSE TO DO THE THINGS OF THIS WORLD THAT IS WRONG...

Many things from the past echo faintly within us – voices, sounds, thoughts. Only a few ring like a bell from many long ago seasons. Persistent memories call us back to deal with details, some of them...

Irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS, is a chronic or reoccurring series of gastrointestinal symptoms that often causes distress for those who have it. IBS is associated with a group of symptoms that affe...

We had 16 ladies weigh in Monday. Brenda H. had the best weight loss of 2 pounds for the week. Way to go, Brenda! Neve’s name was drawn for the Two Bit. Our Losers Lotto contest ended so we drew out t...

Autism is a term covering many different ways of being human. In the modern world, we are just beginning to understand this complex syndrome and how to best support our friends and family members on t...

SATAN GOT KICKED OUT OF HEAVEN AND HE WANTS TO ROB YOU OF HEAVEN! SATAN/ LUCIFER STARTED HIS DIRTY WORK IN THE GARDEN OF EDEN ON ADAM AND EVE! HE KNOWS HE’S LOST AND HE WANTS TO ROB PEOPLE OF THEIR ET...

Don’t ever wilt at the first sign of trouble. We would be amazed if we knew how many difficulties dissolved because someone refused to accept them at first sight. Some of the meanest situations have r...

Monday we had 13 ladies weigh in. We had a chapter loss of 10.2 pounds lost, but had a gain of 5.3 pounds. Our net loss was 4.9 pounds. Donna had the best weight loss this week with 4.6 pounds gone. W...

The key to an active family is finding fun things to do in every season. Aim for a goal of 30 minutes for adults and 60 minutes for kids of moderate activity daily — no matter the weather! Spring into...

We’re now down to three teams left on the baseball diamond, all hoping to end the week with trips to next week’s state tournaments. The Sallisaw Black Diamonds will get a rematch with the Hilldale Hor...

Even with the best intentions, it's easy to let a busy weekly routine crowd out regular physical activity. Yet, the beneficial effects of exercise are undeniable. Current recommendations for adults ar...

In the early 1980s, one of my favorite times at Hall-Halsell elementary in Vinita was the day we re-enacted the Oklahoma Land Run of 1889. I look back now and cringe that the Land Run was a celebrator...