By MEREDITH STONE Did you feel closer to God? This is the question that I have been asked several times since returning from a two-week trip to Israel/Palestine in May. And I must admit that I haven’t been exactly sure how to answer the question. On the one hand, I definitely had significant and meaningful experiences with God while
Read moreBy DANNY MINTON By 1926 Henry Robert “Bobby” Pearce was one of the worlds greatest scullers. At the age of 21, he had won the Australian Single Scull Championship with his eyes set on going to the 1928 Olympics in Amsterdam. Johnny Weissmuller, known later for his role as Tarzan, won two gold medals in swimming. The 400-meter track appeared,
Read moreThe 79th General Convention of the Episcopal Church, which concluded Friday, July 13, was a special one for the Rt. Rev. Claude E. Payne, retired bishop of the Diocese of Texas. Payne and his wife, Barbara, both grew up in Abilene and live here in retirement. Not only was the
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IF YOU GO WHAT: Fourth annual Christian Service Center fall dinner WHEN: 6 p.m. Sept. 18 WHERE: Abilene Convention Center SPEAKER: Anne Rathbone Bradley, professor of economics at The Institute of World Politics and an adjunct professor at George Mason University TOPIC: “For the Least of These, A Biblical Answer to Poverty,” based on book of same name that Bradley
Read moreBy JANICE SIX Vacation this year was a true get-away. No social media, no emails and limited use of the cell phone. I called it “Project Unplug” and for the month of June I was virtually off the grid. The thought of checking-out for a few weeks was appealing. It would be a return to the days when phones
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By LESLIE STRADER From Marie Curie to Julia Childs, Rosa Parks to Princess Di, women have made their mark on the world with intelligence, creativity, generosity and grace. Whether it’s winning a Nobel prize, standing against injustice, or making gourmet grilled cheese, there is much food for thought in the lives of inspiring women – and none greater than the
Read moreBy DANNY MINTON Finding a “church home” is one of those things that people put a lot of thought into before deciding where to invest their lives. It’s important to us all to find a group with whom we connect. So, if you’re looking for a church home or just one to visit. I thought I’d let you know what
Read moreBy LORETTA FULTON The Alameda Neighborhood Association hosted its annual patriotic parade June 29 in front of the Alameda Community Center. The festivities were started by the former New Haven Community Church. “Now it’s a neighborhood thing,” said Erica Currie, associate pastor for missions at nearby Pioneer Drive Baptist Church. The church owns the property where the community center
Read moreReligious signs were popular at the June 30 rally for families held in downtown Abilene. In the video, Chesna Riley, co-pastor of Brook Hollow Christian Church, denounces the Trump administration immigration policies. By LORETTA FULTON The voices were loud and clear at a June 30 rally for families in Everman Park in downtown Abilene. The rally, one of hundreds
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