THE IDLE AMERICANCommentary by Dr. Don Newbury When one enjoys a musical comedy as much as we did recently on a trip to our hometown of Brownwood, mass laughter was a tonic. There’d been an almost sold-out crowd of some 300 at the Lyric Theatre, and the experience made the 140-mile drive commencing at 11 p.m. seems less daunting. My wife
Read moreBy LORETTA FULTON A woman with ties to the Abilene area has a new book “to assist women to mature in God as they mature in years.” Karen Kaigler-Walker, a former Haskell resident with deep roots in Haskell County, will sign copies of Aging in Spirit: A Woman’s Journey to God 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, July 22, at The Drug Store
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By JIM NICHOLS One of the charming results of our religious plurality is that different groups have varied emphases and include traditions that can surprise someone from another group. Once I was to speak for a group different from my own and I intended to begin my comments as I often do by quoting from Psalm 118:24. I began by
Read moreBy DANNY MINTON “Mirror, mirror on the wall, who in this land is fairest of all?” The picture of the queen standing before the mirror each morning asking the question was the beginning subject of the Grimm’s brother’s fairy tale, “Little Snow White.” Each morning the “proud and arrogant” queen would summon her “Magic Mirror,” asking the same question, waiting
Read moreTHE IDLE AMERICANCommentary by Dr. Don Newbury As productivity lessens in later life, one is sometimes guilty of over-analysis, probing the depths of understanding too far. Been there lately? If not, maybe you’re not old enough, or perhaps you’ve learned to downplay interest in the “I-wonder-whys” of life. This week, my route to productive missions was sidetracked by a proverb
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By LORETTA FULTON Longtime members of Holy Family Catholic Church have watched Keven Lenius grow from a boy to a parish priest and now to a first-year student at The Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C. Lenius will begin classes on Aug. 28 in pursuit of a Licentiate in Canon Law degree, which he hopes to complete in August
Read moreIn an all new production, Fire Drill in Nashville, Thee Hallelujahs are taking the Coast to Coast Holy Ghost Revival Crusade to Music City, USA. And, they’re making a stop at the Ragtown Gospel Theater in Post for six performances, July 15-Aug. 19. All shows are set for 3 p.m. on Saturdays. Click here to purchase tickets. The following is a
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Even though stores already are displaying back-to-school supplies, it’s not too late to enjoy a summertime staple, Vacation Bible School. The following churches have upcoming sessions planned: FAITH BAPTIST CHURCHWhere: 2300 S. 20th St.When: 6-8:30 p.m. July 16-20Theme: Stompers & ChompersOnline Registration: https://www.faithbaptistabilene.com/vbs-2023-registration.html ALDERSGATE GLOBAL METHODIST CHURCHWhere: 1741 Sayles Blvd.When: July 21-22Theme: The Big SplashRegistration: 672-7893 ST. JAMES UNITED METHODIST CHURCHWhere: 3100
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By NANCY PATRICK People have many opinions about pets—cats, dogs, birds, hamsters, snakes, and even iguanas. I’m not judging anyone for preferring one over the other, but I love dogs. During my childhood, my family had at one time or another all those animals except snakes and iguanas. As an adult, my first pet was a sweet little Chihuahua named
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