THE IDLE AMERICANCommentary by Dr. Don Newbury Dr. Russell H. Dilday, Jr.–for 16 years president of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth–died recently in Dallas, leaving a legacy that deserves more superlatives than space allows. He left marks of excellence as a minister, author, scholar and Christian statesman, known for his courage, conviction and commitment. The walls and shelves
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The Carl Spain Center on Race Studies and Spiritual Action is inviting Christians and other people of goodwill from around the state of Texas to join in a night of revival marking the beginning of the Racial Healing of America Revival and Bus Tour. The send-off service will begin at 6 p.m. Sunday, July 9, at Skillman Church of Christ,
Read moreRay McGlothlin, 95, former chairman of the Abilene Christian University Board of Trustees, died June 28. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 6, at Elmwood Memorial Park under the direction of The Hamil Family Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap Road. McGlothlin and his wife, Kay, were founding members of Hillcrest Church of Christ, where he led
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Shelli Presley has been named Director of Spiritual Formation at Hardin-Simmons University, replacing Travis Craver, who resigned to become vice president of operations at Fat Matt Roofing. Presley has been Associate Pastor Family Freedom Ministry at Beltway Church. The following announcement was sent in email by Hardin-Simmons President Eric Bruntmyer. Shelli Presley “With her passion for spiritual formation and her
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McMurry University has posted a tribute to Bill Libby, a longtime religion professor who died in January, on its website. Libby, a former Army chaplain, was buried alongside his wife, Amy, at Arlington National Cemetery in Washington, D.C. Libby served in the United States Army for 30 years, advancing to the rank of Colonel, and serving soldiers and their families
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The Abilene Community Band will perform a free concert at 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 4, at the Episcopal Church of the Heavenly Rest, 602 Meander St. The Fourth of July concert, with traditional patriotic music, will be held on the east side of the church. In case of bad weather, it will move into the nave. Admission is free. Guests
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By JIM NICHOLS During the construction of biology classes for college students, instructors have developed certain patterns. There are areas that need to be addressed in readings, lectures, and discussions because they are agreed upon central concepts of the discipline; somewhere during the semester the topics need consideration. The students’ interest in certain topics may be high or low. Despite
Read moreTHE IDLE AMERICANCommentary by Dr. Don Newbury Before football coaches have gone any distance in the minefield-laden careers they’ve chosen, they learn that the welcome mat–so warmly extended before their first game–often is jerked away before there’s time to leave a footprint. Finally deciding to accompany his wife to Europe after breaking promises to do so for decades, one old coach
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By LORETTA FULTON “Ok, you’re going to get two beans out,” Ella Mansur instructed the group of eager learners circled around the table. They were learning the game of Mancala, with roots in Africa, which made it perfect for demonstrating African culture on World Refugee Day. A local celebration to highlight the culture and traditions of local refugees was held
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