Aug. 31 Today’s Prayer
Wednesday, Aug. 31
Forgive us, Lord, when we stumble and look only toward the pleasures of this life. Amen. 
Aug. 30 Today’s Prayer
Tuesday, Aug. 30
Being Your followers isn’t always easy, but we look to the ultimate reward. Amen. 
Justin Bieber gets his praise on … again
I have a teenager in the house so I ended up seeing a bit of MTV’s Video Music Awards last night.
I thought it was interesting that Justin Bieber, when he accepted his VMA, thanked God and Jesus, with an emphasis on Jesus. He made a pretty bold statement; even my daughter remarked about it.
Of course, like every year, there were stories resulting from the VMAs. Well, Justin’s acceptance speech was among them.
Here’s what folks are saying:
Fox News: God and Jesus become hot trending topic thanks to the VMAs.
ChristianPost: Justin Bieber delights Twitter fans by making God and Jesus trending
VillageVoice.com: God and Jesus did really well as the VMAs.
By the way, quite a few recording artists thanked the Lord during their acceptance speeches at the VMAs.
I’ve always found that so ironic, given the nature of some of their music lyrics and videos, at least for some of them. But, I don’t judge them. They are free to thank whomever they want.
Carla Hinton
Religion Editor
Aug. 29 Today’s Prayer
Monday, Aug. 29
We pray for those whose preaching Your message has cost their lives. Amen.
Aug. 26 Today’s Prayer
Dear Lord, we ask that Your spirit brings peace to the troubled hearts in the world. Amen. 
Aug. 16 Today’s Prayer
We pray for those who have lost loved ones; give them power to control their grief. Amen.
Tuesday, Aug. 16 
Aug. 15 Today’s Prayer
Monday, Aug. 15
Lord, we realize You have done wondrous deeds, which we will never be able to explain. Amen.
Aug. 13 Today’s Prayer
Saturday, Aug. 13
Please forgive us, Lord, when we become angry and turn away from Your grace. Amen.
Aug. 12 Today’s Prayer
Friday, Aug. 12
Dear Lord, help us reach our full potential in careers and spiritual lives. Amen.
Concert watch: Switchfoot
We have another round of contemporary Christian and gospel concerts coming up, beginning with Switchfoot on Saturday, Aug. 13 at Frontier City.
The concert will be from 7 to 10 p.m. It’s free with paid admission to the park. 
Other concerts heading to the Oklahoma City metro area include:
FFH, 6 p.m. Sept. 25, Southern Hills Baptist Church, 8601 S Pennsylvania. For more information, call 682-1636.
Sandi Patty & Friends, 6 p.m. Sept. 25, Crossings Community Church, 14600 N Portland. Event includes Wayne Watson, Heather Payne, Larnelle Harris and Jim Lyon. For information, go to www.crossingsokc.org.
And in Tulsa:
Third Day, 7 p.m. Oct. 8, Mabee Center. For Mabee Center information, go to www.mabeecenter.com.
Gaither Homecoming Tour, 6 p.m. Nov. 5, Mabee Center.
Michael W. Smith’s “Two Friends” tour with Amy Grant, Nov. 12, Mabee Center.
