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 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
Read moreIDLE AMERICAN Commentary by Dr. Don Newbury When the Great Depression had a strangle hold on the nation in 1930, the “haves” were outnumbered by the “have-nots” greatly. It wasn’t even close. Most scenes seemed rural, and many young men joked that they didn’t know their first names weren’t “Gitwood” until age 14 or so. Thing was, nearly everyone was “pore.”
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FROM HARDIN-SIMMONS UNIVERSITY What started as a meeting in the HSU cafeteria has grown to an international partnership with multiple departments of the university. When Grey Hoff, associate vice president for marketing and global engagement, met Kisemei Kupe three years ago, he quickly found out that Kupe had a heart for the Lord and a calling to minister to his
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By LORETTA FULTON The CenturyMen will make a stop in Abilene Tuesday, July 23, as part of the choir’s 50th anniversary tour. The group was founded in 1969 with Buryl Red, a noted composer, arranger, and producer as its founding musical director. The all-male chorus will present a free concert at First Baptist Church, 1333 N. Third St. at 7
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