By Danny Minton Over the years, I have been asked to officiate at the memorial service for numerous people. Of the more than 120-plus people I have spoken over, all but a handful were either relatives or friends. Most have been good Christian men and women who have served the Lord faithfully. I have shared their life stories and notes
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Tickets are on sale for two performances of An Aaron Watson Family Christmas at the Paramount Theater Dec. 20 and 21. Both performances will begin at 7:30 p.m. Ticket prices range from $29-$49. Click here to purchase tickets. A publicity blurb says this about the performances: “An Aaron Watson Family Christmas is the perfect holiday event for the whole family.
Read moreTHE IDLE AMERICANCommentary by Dr. Don Newbury Names of luminaries met at intersections along our pathway keep popping up as corner posts in life’s fence row. They are not remembered as being Republican or Democrat, rural or urban, liberal or conservative. Each, however, has two characteristics in common — notable public service and unquestioned Christian commitment. A friend of some half-century, the
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Four public events, including sugar skull crafts, live music and dance performances, and a showing the movie “Coco” are scheduled in Abilene for celebrating Dia de los Muertos or Day of the Dead. Two events will be held this week and two in November. All are free. The first will be held 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 24, at
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The Episcopal Diocese of Northwest Texas will hold its 66th annual convention in Abilene Thursday-Saturday, with the theme, “One in Christ.” Activities begin with optional workshops for delegates at 4 and 5 p.m. Thursday at the Episcopal Church of the Heavenly Rest, 602 Meander St., followed by Evensong at 6 p.m., dinner at 6:30, and viewing of the documentary, The
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By Nancy Patrick One of my favorite American poets, Robert Frost, wrote an insightful narrative poem called “Mending Wall” (Robert Frost). The poem tells the story of two landowners who meet one day a year at the beginning of spring at the dividing line between their two properties. On that dividing line resides a rock wall that suffers normal winter
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By Jim Nichols Mystery, problem, enchantment, thin places. Author Joan Didion, when asked her discernment of a topic, replied, “I don’t know what I think about it until I write about it.” That response came to mind when a friend asked me what I thought about “mystery.” What is it? Is it different from a problem? What is a mystery
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Global Samaritan Resources, 2074 N. First St., is accepting specific donations for Hurricane Helene relief efforts in North Carolina. A “Donation Drop Off Lane” has been created outside the warehouse. All donated items will be shipped to Spruce Pine, N.C., and will be distributed by three churches in the community. Drop off hours are 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. each
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Dr. Candice Ortbals, professor of political science at Abilene Christian University, will be guest speaker for the Oct. 23 meeting of the Abilene Association of Congregations. The public is invited to hear Ortbals reflect on the ways that politics can impact religious communities. The meeting begins with lunch at 11:45 a.m. at Highland Church of Christ, 425 Highland Ave. A
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