Abilene Association of Congregations MeetingThe public is invited to hear Dr. Darryl Tippens, retired ACU English professor, speak about the hymn “Amazing Grace” at the monthly meeting of the Abilene Association of Congregations.When: 11:45 a.m. Wednesday, May 28Where: First Central Presbyterian Church, 400 Orange St.Lunch: $3 donation requestedProgram: Tippens will speak on “The Amazing Journey of ‘Amazing Grace’: The Backstory
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LINKS TO PREVIOUS EDITIONS OF ‘ALMOST BIBLE’ Original Almost BibleAlmost Bible (Part 2)Almost Bible (Part 3)Almost Bible (Part 4) By Jim Nichols Even people who do not consider themselves in any way to be “students of the Bible” usually recognize a few phrases that are so well-known that they are embedded in us somewhere. One might not know how they
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By Nancy Patrick The older I get, the more I live in the past tense. I mean this, not a figurative statement, but one based in reality. Of course, at seventy-five-years of age, logic tells me that in all likelihood I have lived more than 75 percent of my life. I know some people of my generation sadden when thinking
Read moreTHE IDLE AMERICANCommentary by Dr. Don Newbury When I introduced this weekly column more than 22 years ago, my stated goal was to provide amusement–even if corny and outdated–largely for readers dealing with bodily wrinkles, waistlines, aches, breaks, bends and assorted other groans associated with later life. Sometimes I’ve tried to make lemonade when negative topics tempted. Last week, I shared negative
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In eighth grade Dad left albondigas in the fridge.In the pot were meatballsseasoned with shavings of garlic,meat laced with rice grains, tanned to hard leather.Served in faded bowls, chipped from use –Mom, brother, sister.Heads down,our last supper faces gazing inward.Candles wasted to stubs,wearing our best faces.Each belly cried, hidden by held hands,lingering, moments away from grace. Carlo Sosa-Ortiz is Associate
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By Danny Minton Numerous stories surrounding the Alamo have been passed down through the years. Some are true, while others are myths. One story passed down over the decades involved a man named Tapley Holland. I’m unsure if all the facts are correct, but the story has a strong lesson. Who was Tapley Holland? That’s the question that most people
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By Glenn Dromgoole What an exciting time for the Catholic Church in America! And what an opportunity for Pope Leo XIV to make a proclamation to foster Christian unity on a global scale. Just ten words: “All followers of Jesus Christ are welcome at the table.” All followers. No other restrictions. You are welcome at the table. It would be
Read moreTHE IDLE AMERICANCommentary by Dr. Don Newbury When one nitpicks, there’s no end to it. We’re all frequently guilty, and I admit to being among chief sinners, particularly since the term’s initial usage began in 1956, the same year I finished Early High School. Sudden thought: Maybe I’m the guy who first justified the term. Like heat surging from “simmer to boil”
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MEALS ON WHEELS PLUS Click here for a story on the 50th anniversary celebration dinner, with link to purchase tickets BETTY BRADLEYBirthplace: Monte Vista, ColoradoHometown: Grew up on a farm near Swede Corners, six miles from Saguache, ColoradoFamily: Daughter in Abilene; son, daughter-in-law, and grandson in Pflugerville; twin granddaughters in Chicago; oldest granddaughter, her husband and first great-grandchild in Irvington,
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