Editor’s Note: This article first was published in Spirit of Abilene in December 2023. By Philip LeMastersOrthodox Christians celebrate the memory of Saint Nicholas on December 6. He is a saint so beloved that he is the basis for the figure of Santa Claus. Living in the 4th century in what is now Turkey, St. Nicholas had a sizeable inheritance
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By Loretta Fulton In May of this year, Colin Hollingsworth completed the 3,000 hours of supervision to become a fully Licensed Professional Counselor. But that’s not the only thing good that happened. Around the same time, he learned of an opening with Presbyterian Children’s Homes and Services (PCHAS). “After researching and interviewing for the position, I immediately felt it was
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By Jim Nichols We remember Major League Baseball great Yogi Berra not only for his playing ability but also for his way of generating phrases that are awkwardly and weirdly true. An example is “You can observe a lot by watching.” It is a strange way of teaching the value of observation and active listening. In late December and early
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By Loretta FultonChristmas concerts, theatrical performances, lights by the millions, a party in Storybook Garden, a parade, a Christmas Vespers service, and much more will usher in the Christmas season in Abilene in early December.The season officially begins at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 2, with the lighting of the Christmas tree in front of City Hall. Revolution Strings will begin
Read moreTHE IDLE AMERICANCommentary by Dr. Don Newbury How used cars are marketed shouldn’t matter to my ancient Uncle Mort. After all, he swore off use of traditional transportation in the late 1900s when they started pricing gasoline in dollars instead of cents. Now, he motors around the thicket in a golf cart. Much matters to Mort, though, period. So the announcement
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By Nancy Patrick I don’t know if you face aging with the same trepidation as I do, but if you do, perhaps these thoughts will encourage you as we walk the final stretch. Though people age very differently, I attribute much of how our bodies and minds age to our genetics; however, lifestyles also contribute to the process. I have
Read moreChristian Homes & Family Services is hosting a Cookie Crawl, with large and small boxes available. Order online and pick up your box at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 13, at the National Center for Children’s Illustrated Literature, 102 Cedar St. Click here to reserve a box.
Read moreThere’s no excuse for not getting in the Christmas spirit, with numerous concerts, theatrical presentations, and special events leading to Dec. 25. There is plenty more in store before Christmas day. Click here for a full rundown.
Read moreUniversal Human Rights MonthThe Grace Museum will feature a display in observance of Universal Human Rights Month through Dec. 30. Universal Human Rights Month celebrates the landmark document that “enshrines the inalienable rights that everyone is entitled to as a human being – regardless of race, color, religion, sex, language, political or other opinion, national or social origin, property, birth
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