By NANCY PATRICK Living in the Bible Belt of America has many advantages. Christian people who live morally upright lives, support their families, participate in their communities, donate to charities, and exemplify integrity and honor comprise the majority of the community. In spite of the positive aspects of living in a Christian community, some people feel alone and alienated when
Read moreIDLE AMERICAN Commentary by Dr. Don Newbury My Uncle Mort, a dedicated “frog gigger” during most of the 20th century and all the years so far in this one, claims to have made the best possible use of “Indian Summer.” “It was the shortest season ever, limited to a few hours on November 24,” he mused. “I’m glad I didn’t waste it
Read moreBy JIM NICHOLS The two trees are rather like twins in many ways. They stand next to one another, separated by perhaps thirty feet. One of the trees is on the edge of our yard and the other is across our neighbor’s driveway in about the center of their front yard. Judging from the similar ages of our two houses,
Read moreBy DANNY MINTON I vaguely remember my elementary school play one Thanksgiving many moons ago. I do remember that I was a Pilgrim. My mother had made my black shorts and a “Pilgrim Hat,” the one with the stovetop and buckle. I remember that it was better than the year before when I played “Humpty Dumpty.” Anyway, this play was
Read moreBy JIM NICHOLS Sometimes it is best just to do what is requested. The request was simple. “I have to move out of my house at 5:30 tomorrow evening. I cannot do it physically by myself; I need some help.” Moving from one house to another is complicated. The fact that there are sometimes positive outcomes might smooth out the
Read moreIDLE AMERICAN Commentary by Dr. Don Newbury This would be a terrible time for the meek to inherit the earth. However, it would be a sobering time to acknowledge that TV revenue to major university football programs has greatly changed views on what intercollegiate athletics are supposed to be. It would be great if our nation were swept by a
Read moreBy FELICITY NEPTUNE Hardin-Simmons University When James B. Simmons partnered with merchants, ranchers, and pastors to establish what would later be called Hardin-Simmons University, he asked for the school to be called Christlieb College — the college of Christ’s love. While the name itself did not endure, the vision and mission for the school did. One way that HSU is
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By LORETTA FULTON The parking lot of Arrow Ford will be busier than usual on Friday, Nov. 22, when the 21st annual Mission: Thanksgiving is held 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Each year, Arrow Ford, 4001 S. First St., hosts the event that benefits Love & Care Ministries. At the same time, a similar Mission: Thanksgiving will be taking place
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