By LORETTA FULTON Walk into the sanctuary of the sprawling church property on North Pioneer Drive and expect to be confused. The large sign outside reads Elmcrest Baptist Church. The white steeple atop the red brick building screams “traditional.” That’s exactly the same response Rey Sandoval had when he first took a look at the property as a possible place to
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By LORETTA FULTON As the first-ever scholar-in-residence at the Episcopal Church of the Heavenly Rest, Sarah Ruden didn’t waste any time being scholarly. She brought books from her home in Connecticut to study, a book she is writing to work on, and materials to prepare for lectures and Bible studies. Oh, and she did some learning, too, about Abilene people,
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By LORETTA FULTON A new seven-bedroom house will someday be built on Vine Street, not far from where a similar house now stands. The new house, just like the current one, will be special. Right now, BCFS operates Our House on Vine Street, a home for up to five young men ages 18-22, who live with a supervisor to help
Read moreBy JIM NICHOLS Although some people call it “jogging,” I call it “running;” that sounds faster to me. I have never understood why people outside running or even walking wear ear buds. One of the major reasons I go outside to exercise is to hear outside sounds in addition to breathing fresh air and seeing nature. Clearly, I must be
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By LORETTA FULTON If further proof were needed that the names “Minda Street Church of Christ” and “Tony Roach” are synonymous, that proof came Oct. 18. That’s the day the honorary street signs were installed just below the official name, Minda Street, along a stretch of the street that runs in front of Minda Street Church of Christ. It was
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By SARA CORE Today, one is rarely admitted to the hospital unless it is for major illness, surgery or injury. Therefore, hospital patients tend to be more ill, possibly in pain, and may be looking at a life change. These factors often lead to some level of fear. The patient may be wondering, “Can I care for myself now?” “How
Read moreIDLE AMERICAN Commentary by Dr. Don Newbury When the prospect of military service popped up, I didn’t know the National Guard from a cattle guard. Generally speaking, that’s still the case, despite my having “served” in the Texas Army National Guard for nine years, not too long after muskets had been cast aside in favor of more effective firearms. More
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By DANNY MINTON Jabez cried out to the God of Israel, “Oh that you would bless me and enlarge my territory! Let your hand be with me, and keep me from harm so that I will be free from pain.” And God granted his request. 1 Chronicles 4:10 When was the last time you prayed the prayer of Jabez? Oh,
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By LORETTA FULTON It may be tempting to say it’s too hard or too emotionally demanding to volunteer to work with traumatized children. But before pleading that as an excuse, remember something that a professional has to say, someone who works with those children every day. “They don’t have a choice,” Rebel Taylor said during an Oct. 16 program at
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