IDLE AMERICANCommentary by Dr. Don Newbury My intent was to write a tribute to a long-ago university chancellor. He handled problems with dignity and grace, typically responding with a twinkle in his eye, beaming countenance and droll wit. Were he still living, he would have chuckled at my misadventure in finding the definition of “droll.” Sure enough, it is a reference
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Editor’s Note: “Flannery,” an American Masters segment on author Flannery O’Connor will air on PBS at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 23. Larry Fink, a retired Hardin-Simmons University English professor, explains why O’Connor’s works are a “must read” for anyone who appreciates great literature. By LARRY E. FINK “I am no disbeliever in spiritual purpose and no vague believer. I see
Read moreBy MARIANNE WOOD Sisterhood is Powerful, the title of a textbook for my women’s studies class in 1976, served a purpose for a radically new course. This title fits today as I examine the impact of women in the history of my life–the sisterhood of many decades that has genuinely been powerful in many ways. I’ve written before about my
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By JANICE SIX Matthew 27:3-5: “When Judas, his betrayer, saw that Jesus was condemned, he repented and brought back the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and the elders. He said, “I have sinned by betraying innocent blood.” But they said, “What is that to us? See to it yourself.” Throwing down the pieces of silver in the temple, he
Read moreBy JANICE SIX Peter waivers on the edge of night, attempting to remain anonymous as he awaits the verdict of the high priests. The very thing he vowed he would never do, he does. Pushed over the edge by a couple of observant servant-girls who remember seeing him talking to Jesus, Peter is called out. Shouting curses and swearing an
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March is Women’s History Month, and women have been making history in religious circles perhaps longer than any other area. Some of those outstanding women will be highlighted in Spirit of Abilene during March.Special thanks goes to Tiffany Fink, a Hardin-Simmons University history professor who is a highlight herself, for making some suggestions. This entry on the Mary Allen Seminary
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How to HelpHouses for Healing is renovating a donated house into the Kinney Family Chapel for use as a classroom, dining room, and office. To learn more or to donate, go to https://www.housesforhealing.com/ or call or email Brian Massey at 325-660-7719 or brian@housesforhealing.com Click on link to see a video update on the Kinney Family Chapel project https://youtu.be/MR2LIsz-NQk By LORETTA
Read moreCommunity leaders expressed sorrow and disbelief following the March 13 death of Mark Rogers, West Central Texas Market President of Big Brothers Big Sisters Lone Star. Rogers, 39, was killed in a two-vehicle accident Saturday, March 13. His wife, Jennifer, their 8-year-old son, 10-year-old, and 11-year-old daughters, were taken to Hendrick Medical Center for treatment. Abilene Police Chief Marcus Dudley
Read moreBy DANNY MINTON Chalaza: It’s the Greek word translated as “hailstone.” We’ve all seen one, and we could guess how it gets its name by how it looks. But the only time we’ve ever seen it is in its destroyed state. We see it only after its intended purpose remains marred by tragedy. Want to see one? Go open your
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