By Glenn Dromgoole I like the haiku poetic format of three lines totaling 17 syllables – five in the first line, seven in the second, five in the third – each line communicating a thought. The rhythm just seems to work for me — I’ve written about 300 of them over the years on topics ranging from golf and baseball
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By Jim Nichols We may try to fool ourselves otherwise, but we must truthfully recognize that we do not like change. It seems that about the time we figure out how to use some features on our cell phones or our computers, necessity requires us to “update.” Of course, these newer options are not recognizable to us so we must
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By Danny Minton Chains are a common item. If you walk down the aisle of the hardware store where the chains are located, you will find a wide variety of chains. Depending on their use, the sizes will vary, and the colors may change, but the use remains the same. Chains are made to secure—some secure gates, others doors, and
Read moreTHE IDLE AMERICANCommentary by Dr. Don Newbury Many retirees–even if admitting only to slowing down to a lower gear–have a difficult time finding rocking chairs that fit. Some don’t even try; count me in that group, with entry into my 89 th year now but weeks away. A credo for many is choosing to “wear out” instead of “rust out,” and a sliver
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Links to articles from 2024First Baptist Church Pastor ResignsFBC Moving Forward After Pastor ResignationFBC To Vote on Interim Pastor July 7 By Loretta Fulton Dr. Ray Miller was named the new senior pastor at First Baptist Church Sunday, June 15, a little over a year after the former pastor resigned. Miller, 41, has been senior pastor at Crievewood Baptist Church
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By Nancy Patrick I just had a shocking revelation about myself. As I looked through old essays I had written years ago, I thought I might find one to revise and send to Loretta for Spirit of Abilene. I found the title “An Immodest Proposal: A Perspective on the Survival of the United States.” I thought, “What a great title!”
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By Loretta Fulton Three historic Black Baptist organizations will be meeting in Abilene in June, including one this week. The Progressive West Texas Missionary Baptist Association and the 83rd Congress will be hosted by Macedonia Baptist Church June 16-19. The church’s pastor, Matthew Lubin Sr., also is moderator of the association. The meeting begins with an education banquet at 7
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By Glenn Dromgoole Nancy Patrick is a regular contributor to Spirit of Abilene. Her pieces are upbeat, thoughtful, insightful. I always enjoy what she has to say. Nancy also writes something else very well, something we all should do more of. Nancy writes compliments. Compliments. I wrote a light-hearted piece last week about how I love chicken legs, or drumsticks. There wasn’t
Read moreTHE IDLE AMERICANCommentary by Dr. Don Newbury Foul balls aren’t really the worst things in the world. Generally, unless they’re caught, at least one more swing is assured. Missing the ball by even one-millionth of an inch on the third strike results in a “whiff” that can cause serious sleep disruptions. Okay, so much for framing with baseball jargon. If I get
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