By Nancy Patrick I recently wrote an article that left some readers feeling depressed. I think the tragedy and sorrow in the world had overwhelmed me when I wrote that one. It got me to thinking about the nature of humanity—is it good, evil, or a mixture of both? I recently shared a lunch table with several professional “religious” people.
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A Juneteenth celebration is set for Wednesday, June 19, at the Rose Park Senior Center. Admission to the luncheon, which begins at 11:30 a.m., is free to people age 55 and older. The Abilene Black Chamber of Commerce will host a Pre-Juneteenth Health, Fitness, and Business Expo on Saturday, June 15. The expo will be held 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. at
Read moreBy Danny Minton Growing up, I was taught that the quickest way to divide family or friends was to discuss money, politics, or religion. These three topics have caused many close relationships to be scared or even killed by harsh and unkind words. Most people have strong opinions about them, opinions that, when challenged, lead to arguments or stressful situations.
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By Loretta Fulton Hendrick Home for Children will celebrate its 85th anniversary on June 21 with a reunion of former residents, ribbon cutting, campus tours, and a lunch. The ribbon cutting will be the first event, beginning at 9 a.m. Campus tours will begin at 9:30, followed by a picnic at 11 a.m. Deadline to RSVP for lunch is June
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Janice Six Book SigningWhat: Janice Six, retired associate pastor of First Central Presbyterian Church, will sign copies of her new book, Life Lessons for Littles.When: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Friday, June 14Where: Texas Star Trading Company, 174 Cypress St.About: The book, illustrated by Julia Six Aldriedge, is for parents, grandparents, and other adult caregivers to read and discuss with children ages
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By Jim Nichols Character counts. Personal morality counts. Truthfulness counts. Influence for God counts. For me, these count a lot. Writer and Christian thinker Henri Nouwen said succinctly: “There are no times or places without choices.” Most of the choices we make are of low consequence—a choice to get up today, a choice to stay home or go somewhere, a
Read moreTHE IDLE AMERICANCommentary by Dr. Don Newbury Family reunions are dwindling, going the way of the wild goose. Some, however, will hold annual gatherings soon. Littering nearby, though, are limbs of family trees that are no more. Most of us who have seen the snow of many winters remember reunion trivia from years long since gone from the calendar. Many recollections make
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By Larry E. Fink I’m gonna shake God’s handThank Him for more blessings than one man can standThen I’m gonna get a guitarAnd start a rock-n-roll bandCheck into a swell hotelAin’t the afterlife grand? –from “When I Get to Heaven,” by singer-songwriter John Prine (1946-2020) People imagine many different things about heaven, including C.S. Lewis, one of the most imaginative
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Nehemiah Abilene1636 N. 20th Street, Abilene, TX 79601 (325) 232-7499 https://nehemiahabilene.org/leemorris@nehemiahabilene.org By Loretta FultonLee Morris learned from his 52 days in a faith-based treatment center in Dallas what it takes to manage his own facility. He came back to his hometown of Abilene and put those skills to working, opening Nehemiah Abilene on Nov. 19, 2019 at 1636 N. 20th St. Now,
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