IDLE AMERICAN Commentary by Dr. Don Newbury Lanes don’t get slower than those to which we’ve all been assigned. Thoroughly “slowed down,” I am reminded of the old duffer stopped numerous times on the freeway who refused to accelerate to minimum speed. Finally, the officer said, “If you don’t start moving faster, I’m going to strongly suggest that you sign
Read moreHOLY WEEK SCHEDULE Four Abilene Churches, continuing in a tradition over 35 years old in Abilene, are hosting Holy Week Luncheon Series–without the luncheon–Monday through Thursday, April 6-9. St. Paul United Methodist, Highland Church of Christ, First Baptist Church and First Central Presbyterian Church are the host churches. For the first time, the traditional luncheon series won’t be held, due
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By LORETTA FULTON Second-semester students in the physician assistant program at Hardin-Simmons University were all set for a mission trip to Peru at the end of April when their plans were abruptly halted due to the coronavirus pandemic. The students were disappointed but quickly regrouped and turned their attention to people in need in Abilene or wherever the students are
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Editor’s Note: Carolyn Newman, a retired public school music educator, provides some much-needed entertainment as we keep our social distance, shelter in place, and wait out the coronavirus pandemic. By CAROLYN NEWMAN My hair’s a little whiter, My jean’s a little tighter So I’m not Little Debbie no more. Expanded in my middle Jalapeno peanut brittle And I just
Read moreBy JIM NICHOLS One dictionary defines “platitude” as a “remark or statement, especially one with a moral content, that has been used too often to be interesting or thoughtful.” Examples would include “Forgive and forget” or “It is what it is.” The list goes on and most of us do not even really hear these phrases because, although they once
Read moreBy DANNY MINTON There are a lot of lessons that have come out of the current pandemic facing the world. In many ways, the world was unprepared for what has taken place, and as a result, the lives of thousands face death, and millions of more lives changed. Stores were mobbed with people filled with fear, feeling unprepared for something
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By LESLIE STRADER English evangelical J.C. Ryle, the first Anglican bishop of Liverpool, called chapter 17 in the book of John “the most wonderful prayer that was ever prayed on earth.” Some say this should be the “love” chapter rather than 1 Corinthians 13 because Christ’s prayer is a great expression of His love for us. While he was very
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FROM THE CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF SAN ANGELO Bishop Michael Sis will celebrate the Masses for Palm Sunday and Holy Week at the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart in San Angelo. These Masses are closed to the public, but will be streamed live on the Cathedral’s Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/SanAngeloCathedral/posts Live Stream Schedule: Palm Sunday, April 5, English Mass at 10 a.m.
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By LORETTA FULTON COVID-19 has turned the world upside down, creating havoc, shutting down schools, churches and some businesses, and leaving everyone wondering when “social distancing” will disappear from our vocabulary. One thing it hasn’t been able to do is stifle creativity. Nowhere is that more evident than in the children’s and youth departments at local churches. Sunday School teachers
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