By DANNY MINTON Totem poles have been around for hundreds of years. You won’t see too many around Abilene since mesquite tree trunks aren’t the ideal trunks for a 30-foot tall sculpture. Totem poles were not worshipped but designed mostly to depict tribal history or folklore. Many times native Indians would feel a connection to one of the animal symbols
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Volunteers are needed to assist with the 2019 Summer Point in Time Count, aimed at getting an exact count of the homeless in Abilene. The count will take place Thursday, Aug. 29. Volunteers must take part in one of two trainings, either 12:30 p.m. Aug. 20 or 12:30 p.m. Aug. 27. Also, donations of $10 gift cards are requested.
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Hardin-Simmons University News Release Joseph Eunice was busy enough working and earning his doctorate of physical therapy from Hardin-Simmons University, but when he saw a need in Mityana, Uganda, he knew he had the time to help children in need. Eunice, who graduate in 2019, is the director of operations at Just A Guy Ministries (JAG), where he fundraises to
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By LORETTA FULTON The call came to Dustin Wilhite at 3 a.m. He was in the cabin of a cruise ship while touring Alaska. It wasn’t the phone ringing. And it wasn’t an emergency. But it was urgent. It was God calling Wilhite to become a pastor. It took three commands from the Almighty for Wilhite to get it. “Pastor
Read moreThe Siburt Institute for Church Ministry will have its annual summer seminar Friday and Saturday at the Hunter Welcome Center on the Abilene Christian University campus. Theme is “Rich Heritage, Unfolding Future: Renewing Churches for God’s Mission.” The public is invited to all sessions. Session I begins at 1:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 9, and classes run through 8:30 p.m. On Saturday,
Read moreIDLE AMERICAN Commentary by Dr. Don Newbury The prophet Isaiah really started something when he foretold of signs to indicate the coming of the Christ child. I know. This is a scriptural reference heard mostly at Christmastime. It is noted, though, that signs were big in biblical times, and remain big now. Today, some signs with their modern-day digital technology,
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By LORETTA FULTON They say the proof is in the pudding, but is it also in the creme brulee with fresh berries and whipped cream or herbed spaghetti squash? Or baked macaroni and cheese with shrimp or chicken? If so, students in the first session of the new Culinary Academy sponsored by First Baptist Church’s City Light Community Ministries already are
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By NANCY PATRICK I recently watched a 3-part movie entitled The Disappearance of Eleanor Rigby (Him/Her/Them). Each segment focuses on one point of view to tell the same story of a young couple’s love and marriage. The main character, Eleanor Rigby, disappears both literally and figuratively after the unexplained death of her infant son. She believed the baby’s death had
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By DANNY MINTON I believe it was Marshall Keeble who used to tell the story about a Southern air traffic controller. It went something like this: Atlanta Pilot: Houston, this is flight 115 coming in from Atlanta, requesting permission to land. Houston: Yes, Sir. Flight 115, you’re clear to land going west there on runway 29. Atlanta Pilot: Roger that. L.A. Pilot: Houston, this
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