THE IDLE AMERICANCommentary by Dr. Don Newbury We are buoyed annually by hopes that spring eternal when dogwoods and azaleas lead nature’s spring parade. So do concessionaires at Arlington’s Globe Life Field, where the youthful Texas Rangers will hit, run, throw and catch baseballs during the 2022 season in the American League West. No matter how the boys of summer
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Hardin-Simmons University news release From April 23 to May 7, the Hardin-Simmons University physician assistant, physical therapy, and nursing programs are going on a joint medical mission trip to Kajiado, Kenya. We are looking to secure funds for needed medical equipment while we show God’s love through service! Will you partner with us to help provide needed medical supplies? Hardin-Simmons
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The final Holy Week luncheon for 2022 will be held Thursday, April 14, at Highland Church of Christ, 425 Highland Ave. Matt Cook, First Baptist Church, will speak on “Crossed Up.” Theme for the week has been “Crux.” The luncheon series is back this year as a live event after two years of virtual services. However, no meal is being
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The annual Eggstravaganza will be held 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, April 16, at Southern Hills Church of Christ, 3666 Buffalo Gap Road. The community is invited to take part in egg hunts, crafts, bounce houses, and photo ops with the Easter bunny. Hotdogs and hamburgers will be available. It’s all free and open to the public. Also, on Saturday, April 30,
Read moreBy DANNY MINTON Editor’s Note: This is the fourth installment of articles about missionaries Russell and Darlene Deibler. Click here to read the first article, “Evidence Not Seen” Click here to read the second, “Beautiful Feet” Click here to read the third, “Walking With Jesus” The worst days for Darlene and the other missionary women lay ahead. They would begin the day Mr. Yamaji
Read moreThe Celebration Choir and Orchestra of Pioneer Drive Baptist Church will present “The Cross, The Crown” in two parts at the Abilene Convention Center. Part 1, “The Cross” will begin at 7 p.m. Friday, April 15. Part 2, “The Crown,” will begin at 10:30 a.m. Easter Sunday, April 17. Both parts will be presented at the Convention Center, 1100 N.
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The 2022 Don Williams & Royce Money Distinguished Lecture Series, set for April 20-21, will feature keynote speaker Dr. Robert P. Jones. The series, sponsored by the Carl Spain Center on Race Studies & Spiritual Action at Abilene Christian University, will be held in ACU’s Chapel on the Hill, located in the Biblical Studies Building. Click here to register Many
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By JIM NICHOLS There is so much darkness in the world it seems, perhaps we need to speak more about light—or more specifically, love. I have always liked to learn unfamiliar words. Once I graduated from Dick, Jane, and Spot, even as a child I relished coming upon a word that contained new meaning. In junior high I learned the
Read moreBy MARIANNE WOOD Preface Sometimes, I return to complete paintings I previously thought finished. This column, as you will quickly see, is like that. I’ve come back to review an inkling of understanding in a new light, discovering a more profound truth that I began learning one Sunday morning many years ago. The Story I feel like I’ve been to
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