(Editor’s Note) Rick Hammer, a biology professor at Hardin-Simmons University and a Boy Scout leader, eagerly led a group of area Scouts to the National Boy Scout Jamboree, or “Jambo,” held in the Appalachian Mountains of West Virginia. He experienced many high points and one major low point–President Trump’s talk to the Scouts that caused an uproar. Below is an expanded
Read moreBy Loretta Fulton In her signature high-energy style, Felicia Hopkins captivated an all-woman congregation July 26 in the second of three special mid-week services Hopkins is hosting this summer at the church she pastors, St. Paul United Methodist. The final installment will begin at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 30 at the church. The services, which include a sermon by Hopkins, special
Read more“Transforming Communities Through Empowerment & Love” will be the theme of a dinner Sept. 12 celebrating the 50th anniversary of Christian Service Center. Star Parker, founder and president of the Center for Urban Renewal and Education (CURE), will be guest speaker. The event will begin at 6 p.m. Sept. 12 at the Abilene Convention Center. Table sponsorships are available. Individual
Read moreSunday school lesson: Jesus loves me, this I know. An M.Div. thesis.
Read moreEditor’s Note: Cliff Stewart, pastor of First Central Presbyterian Church, graciously allowed me to share this photo and his comments. Cliff originally sent this to subscribers of his Cliff’s Notes email. He shot the photo while on vacation in Canada. From Cliff Stewart: On our vacation in Canada I took a whole a lot of photos of massive beautiful mountains
Read moreDo we want to argue our faith – or practice it?
Read moreBy Nathan Jowers My name is Nathan Jowers. I’m a student of theology, studying Bible at Abilene Christian University. During the school year, I attend services at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in Abilene. At the start of the summer I was near miraculously offered an internship that would have me flipping back and forth between work at a
Read moreA walk in the park a vigorous stroll, it’s good for the heart and great for the soul.
Read moreHardin-Simmons University students in the Department of Physical Therapy work with special needs campers at the Joni & Friends Family Camp 2017 in Navasota. The will follow that camp with a mission trip to Peru. Photos courtesy Jacob Brewer, HSU Department of Physical Therapy. See more photos in Faith and Action by clicking here.
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