IDLE AMERICAN Commentary by Dr. Don Newbury It is a simple request, embodied in a one-syllable, five-letter word. Yet, it is potentially sobering, whether perused by an individual, or considered by an entire nation, or even the world. Whoever penned it likely had no clue that its message should be implemented beyond the walls of Chick-fil-A to a world spinning
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By LORETTA FULTON The neatly arranged rows of boxed and canned foods, diapers and wipes, laundry detergent and other household goods make a statement that this pantry is tended to by someone who cares deeply about its appearance and its purpose, That someone is Latrice Gooden, a student volunteer at the Food For Thought pantry at the Abilene campus of Cisco
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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By LORETTA FULTON When your mother de-Friends you on Facebook, you know you’ve got a problem. Dan Stiver, a religion professor at Hardin-Simmons University, was at a philosophy conference when he heard about that unfortunate family situation. But it could just as easily happen in your own family if disagreements turn to disgust with one another. “That puts the whole
Read moreIDLE AMERICAN Commentary by Dr. Don Newbury At neither occasion is humor expected, but when it’s an added bonus, the comments eliciting laughter are the ones most remembered. Current examples were separated by some 50 miles and 74 years. Both were in churches–at a memorial service in Farmers Branch and at a parent-child dedication in Burleson. There were many smiles–and some
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