By Loretta Fulton Myles Werntz, founder and director of the Baptist Studies Center at ACU, will be guest speaker for the Oct. 28 meeting of the Abilene Association of Congregations. The public is invited to hear Werntz speak, beginning with lunch at 11:45 a.m. Wednesday at Brook Hollow Christian Church, located on the east end of Woodhaven Shopping Center, 4726
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By Loretta Fulton It’s that time of year again when religion and culture come together for a mix of somber and fun events. Halloween (All Hallow’s Eve), with its costumes and trick-or-treat tradition, and Dia de los Muertos, practiced by indigenous people of Mexico for centuries, come on Oct. 31 and Nov. 1, respectively. Also, in some Christian traditions, Nov.
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By Aida Pantoja Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead), celebrated primarily on Nov. 1 and 2, is a beautiful tradition with deep roots in Mexican Indigenous cultures and Catholic beliefs. Although the celebration is now recognized in both Mexico and the United States, there are some meaningful differences in how it is observed. Yes, in many parts of
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By Glenn Dromgoole In my 82 years, I have lived under 15 U.S. Presidents, beginning with Franklin Roosevelt (he died when I was less than a year old). Some I have agreed with more than others. Some of them I voted for, some I didn’t. But all of them, I believe, have tried to do what they felt was the
Read moreTHE IDLE AMERICANCommentary by Dr. Don Newbury I wasn’t on the Jericho Road. I didn’t fall among thieves. I’ve never been robbed, but recently–stranded on a country road–I was befriend by two strangers who’ve quickly become friends. Their assistance mirrored the Bible’s account of the “Good Samaritan.” The road linking Jerusalem and Jericho was dangerous and craggy. Some in our
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CHRISTIAN SERVICE CENTERDec. 13, 1965–Organized under the direction of 16th and Vine Street Church of ChristJanuary 1967–Grew to include four other congregations, each assuming some financial responsibilityMay 1, 1968–Turned the oversight and major financial responsibilities over to then-College Church of Christ, now University Church of Christ1968–Moved to 901 Mesquite St.2005–Incorporated as Christian Service Center of Abilene, Inc., in January2013–Started major
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By Loretta Fulton David B. Miller of Dallas, co-founder and managing partner of EnCap Investments, will be the next speaker in the Fletcher Lecture Series at Hardin-Simmons University. His presentation will begin at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3, in the Houston-Lantrip Center. The lectures are free but registration is required. Registration deadline is Oct. 26. Click here to register. David
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By Glenn Dromgoole As far as I know, I’ve never behooved. Even when I used to write newspaper editorials, which were notorious for behooving, I don’t think I ever behooved. When an editorial writer wanted to avoid taking a strong stand on an issue, he could always say that it behooves us to study it further or it behooves Congress
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By Nancy Patrick I recognize all the symptoms of old age on a daily basis. They began during my 40th year when doctors began saying, “At your age . . ..” One of the first times this occurred, my ophthalmologist told me that people my age needed bifocals. Others referred to diagnostic procedures I could avoid because I was past
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