• Meet Greg Young

    Click here to read “Abilene Author,” a feature about Greg Young written by Loretta Fulton for the March/April issue of Abilene Scene magazine. By Loretta Fulton If you’ve been around

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  • ‘Light, Motion, Spirit’ in Rock Art Topic of Interfaith Meeting

    By Loretta Fulton “Light, Motion, and Spirit in Central Texas Rock Art” will be the topic for the April meeting of the Abilene Interfaith Council. The public is invited to

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  • Orthodox Pascha is Worth Waiting For

    Holy Week Schedule at Saint Luke Orthodox Christian Church, 501 Sunset Drive April 3: Little Compline with Canon for St. Lazarus, 6 p.m.April 4: Lazarus Saturday: Hours 9:40 a.m./Divine Liturgy 10 a.m.;

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  • Living with Ambiguity

    By Jim Nichols Every conversation does not need to be an argument.  I observed two individuals yesterday in a discussion that went in an unnecessary direction. They apparently knew each

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  • Three Poems

    By Nancy Patrick With so much grief and confusion around the world (political stalemates, wars, school and other public shootings, and general violent behavior), I think of all the displaced

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  • Would You Rather Be Rich or Famous?

    By Glenn Dromgoole Would you rather be rich or famous? Or both? Or neither? As one who is neither, let me offer a couple of thoughts on the question. Yes,

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  • The Rose and the Butterfly

    By Danny Minton There’s a little-known song, sung by Vicki Carr over 60 years ago, entitled “The Rose and the Butterfly.” Some of the lyrics are A Rose once asked a butterfly,Oh, why must I wear

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  • The Hats Knew: An Easter Reflection

    By Darryl Tippens It was the women’s hats—those petite pillboxes and glorious half-hats crowned with floral clusters in pastels and whites and the softest creams—that gave it away every Easter.

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  • Easter Darkness

    By Jim Nichols It is a maneuver used often by younger students in a religious situation. The teacher requires each child to memorize a verse from the Bible and recite

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  • Heroes’ Luncheon Honors Documentary Maker Alisha Taylor

    Click here to read a Q&A with Alisha By Loretta Fulton Alisha Taylor, a local actress, director, and producer of documentary films, is this year’s honoree at the annual Heroes’

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The Notre-Dame Effect: What’s a Cathedral For?

By Darryl Tippens The Cathedral of Notre-Dame officially reopened on December 8, after a five-year reconstruction marathon involving hundreds of architects, carpenters, stonemasons, engineers, and countless others. The massive project was funded by 340,000 donors from around the world. The restored “masterpiece of faith and Christian architecture,” as Pope Francis described it, would have seemed impossible in April 2019 when

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Routes Old and New

THE IDLE AMERICANCommentary by Dr. Don Newbury The song has been a staple in Christian hymnals for more than a century, underscoring deeply held beliefs. “The Way of the Cross Leads Home”–written in 1906–might be in the running for Christians’ national anthem if it ever came to a vote.   Until here lately, the “way” to Branson, Missouri, has not been quite so

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KACU Presents ‘A Texas Christmas Carol’ Radio Play at the Paramount

KACU. Abilene’s National Public Radio station, will present a live radio play at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13, at the Paramount Theater. The play, “A Texas Christmas Carol,” is an adaptation by the late Barry Smoot, who for many years was the artistic director at the Paramount. Click here for tickets. “Based on Charles Dickens’ 1843 novella, ‘A Texas Christmas Carol’ moves

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God and Arithmetic

By Jim Nichols It spreads like a bad infection. “This will be the best Christmas ever! If you thought that gift was a surprise, wait until you open the rest of these!” Or “Whatever decorating we did last year, this year will be even greater and brighter.” It is difficult to avoid getting caught in some type of race during

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Joy of Giving

By Danny Minton What was your favorite Christmas gift growing up? Over the years, I have received numerous gifts at Christmas, most of which I have forgotten. However, there are a couple I  remember receiving that would fall under the title of favorites. One was a Daisey BB Gun complete with ammunition and scope. The other was a fancy Gilbert

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A Couple of Good ‘Uns

THE IDLE AMERICAN THE IDLE AMERICANCommentary by Dr. Don Newbury They are a lovable couple–Dr. Chris Liebrum and his wife, Cindy–known for quickly triggered smiles, positive attitudes, deep faith and commitment to close-knit families. Married for 52 years, they have reached highest peaks and navigated life’s storms–shortening them when possible–confident of a safe arrival on the other side. They’re the kind of

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