A NEW DAY
Were these flowers that colorful yesterday — or was I just not paying attention?
Read moreASKING THE TOUGH FAITH QUESTIONS
By Loretta Fulton “Is Christianity intolerant?” Yes, and we should be thankful for that. Christianity makes us intolerant of racism, super-nationalism, and other “isms” that are hurtful. “Praise God, it makes us intolerant of certain things,” said Jonathan Storment, preaching minister at Highland Church of Christ. Storment was one of the speakers for a student-led forum called “Inquire” Nov. 7
Read moreJOHN ADDS DRAMA TO GOSPELS
By Loretta Fulton There is a reason Dorothy L. Sayers chose the gospel of John when she wrote her series of 12 radio plays in 1943 depicting key events in the life of Jesus titled, “The Man Born to Be King.” And, there is a reason that director Franco Zeffirelli, who co-wrote the script to the 1977 television series, Jesus of
Read moreTHANK YOU
Your smile brightened my day and I should have stopped to say thank you.
Read moreNARCISSISM AND PAIN
By Mike Patrick In a former graduate school course, a student in her mid 30’s shared with the ministry class her assignment of a pastoral experience visiting in the hospital. After introducing the setting and role playing the parts in class, everyone reflected with her on that encounter. The patient, a severely intellectually challenged man, did not give any response
Read moreLORETTA FULTON ON ABILENE’S “RELIGION BEAT”
On Wednesday, October 18, Loretta Fulton, Editor of SpiritOfAbilene.com, shared her some of her thoughts and perspectives about covering Abilene’s “Religion Beat” at First Central Presbyterian Church. An audio recording of her presentation can be found below.
Read morePEOPLE OF FAITH RESPOND TO SHOOTINGS IN TEXAS CHURCH
By Loretta Fulton Pastors, bishops and people in the pews expressed sorrow and support for their fellow Christians Monday after a gunman walked into a church in a small South Texas community Sunday morning and opened fire, killing 26 and wounding 20 others. Worshipers had gathered at First Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs, about 30 miles southeast of San Antonio,
Read moreTWINS GROUNDED IN MYSTICISM
ABILENE INTERFAITH COUNCIL DECEMBER MEETING The next meeting of the Abilene Interfaith Council will be at noon Dec. 4 at the Unity Spiritual Living Center, 2842 Barrow St. They public is invited to the potluck lunch and program. Pizza will be available for a donation. Guest speaker will be Avalon Zakazakina, who will describe the traditional and modern Yule/Jul winter
Read moreLUTHER’S THESES ‘POST-IT NOTE HEARD AROUND THE WORLD,’ SPEAKER SAYS
By Loretta Fulton Many words have been spoken about Martin Luther’s defiant act during the 500th anniversary of his historic deed that marked the beginning of the Protestant Reformation and many more will be. But perhaps none will sum up the action, and the consequences, quite as well as Robert Eillis’ words at a luncheon Oct. 31 at Hardin-Simmons
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