By Loretta Fulton You know “The Voice” when you hear it, whether at a Hardin-Simmons University sporting event, at First Baptist Church, as host announcer for the Celebration Singers, or at a random event in town. It belongs to Larry McGraw, longtime religion professor at HSU by day, and announcer extraordinaire by night. McGraw retired from his teaching roles at
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By Danny Minton Over my years in ministry, I have observed many who love the Lord doing things that may seem small to some of us, but are successful because of their passion. A woman I admired made small burial garments for stillborn infants. A man who quietly made sure the baptistry was always kept clean and, when he noticed
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By Jim Nichols One of the better decisions I made as a youth was to conclude that I was not a sprinter. When children are learning to walk, they also learn to run. Once they learn to run, it seems that they run everywhere. It is really quite amazing as an adult to watch children run from one activity to
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By Loretta Fulton The installation of a historical marker noting the killing of a Black man at an Abilene hotel in 1922 will highlight Juneteenth observances in Abilene. The marker installation will begin at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 20, at 334 Ash St. A reception will will follow at Curtis House Cultural Center, 630 Washington St. The marker was provided
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By Nancy Patrick For some time, I have tried to write an article for Spirit of Abilene about every other week, but lately my life has demanded that I take an extended hiatus. Certainly not a vacation or time of relaxation, my husband and I have busied ourselves packing up our household and moving to a lovely home in Wesley
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Editor’s Note: The article was first posted on Mosaic, a weekly email from the Siburt Institute at ACU. Mosaic “curates reflections on Christian leadership, spiritual vitality, and cultural engagement.” By Dr. David Kneip I have written about the importance that figures from church history can have as companions on our journey of faith. The book of Hebrews describes people of
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By Jim Nichols Every school day began in the same predictable manner. Mrs. Scanlin got everyone’s attention and began singing as we all joined in. The chorus of the song from the musical Oklahoma included: “Oh, what a beautiful mornin’,Oh, what a beautiful day.I got a beautiful feelin’Ev’erything’s goin’ my way.” We sang with full voice multiple verses and the
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Food Bank of West Central Texas Service area includes 13 area counties. Purpose is to alleviate hunger through food distribution, community partnerships, and outreach programs that connect neighbors with critical resources.For more information, visit FeedTexans.org or call 325-695-6311. Broc BairdMarketing & Communications DirectorFood Bank of West Central Texasbroc@fbwct.org | 325-695-6311http://www.fbwct.org The Food Bank of West Central Texas is launching a
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Summer Music CampWhat: 30th annual summer music camp sponsored by the Texas Southern Gospel School of Music. For details and to apply, Click here.Where: Howard Payne UniversityWhen: June 15-26 By Loretta Fulton For the 30th year, Howard Payne University will host a summer music camp sponsored by the Texas Southern Gospel School of Music. The camp will be held June 15-26,
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