THE IDLE AMERICANCommentary by Dr. Don Newbury Family reunions are dwindling, going the way of the wild goose. Some, however, will hold annual gatherings soon. Littering nearby, though, are limbs of family trees that are no more. Most of us who have seen the snow of many winters remember reunion trivia from years long since gone from the calendar. Many recollections make
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By Larry E. Fink I’m gonna shake God’s handThank Him for more blessings than one man can standThen I’m gonna get a guitarAnd start a rock-n-roll bandCheck into a swell hotelAin’t the afterlife grand? –from “When I Get to Heaven,” by singer-songwriter John Prine (1946-2020) People imagine many different things about heaven, including C.S. Lewis, one of the most imaginative
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Nehemiah Abilene1636 N. 20th Street, Abilene, TX 79601 (325) 232-7499 https://nehemiahabilene.org/leemorris@nehemiahabilene.org By Loretta FultonLee Morris learned from his 52 days in a faith-based treatment center in Dallas what it takes to manage his own facility. He came back to his hometown of Abilene and put those skills to working, opening Nehemiah Abilene on Nov. 19, 2019 at 1636 N. 20th St. Now,
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Don’t nitpick Scripture to support a point of view, He might advise us. Glenn Dromgoole is a former editor of the Abilene Reporter-News and the author of numerous books. He and his wife, Carol, own Texas Star Trading Company.
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A free screening of the documentary ‘Where Is Palestine?” will begin at 7 p.m. Saturday, June 9, at The People’s Plaza, 1290 S. Willis St. The documentary premiered in November 2018 at the Paramount Theater. It was made by Abilenians Nathan Driskill, Timothy Palmer, and Julia Palmer Smith. Timothy and Julia are the children of former missionaries Phillip and Elayne
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The Siburt Institute at Abilene Christian University, established in 2012, is adding a Scholar-in-Residence program to its offerings. The first appointment is Collin Packer, who will serve during the 2024-2025 academic year. Packer received his bachelor of arts in Christian ministry and master of divinity from ACU.He then served as the lead minister for prominent Churches of Christ in Littleton,
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By Jim Nichols Are you a Luddite? I suspect I am, at least in some ways. I also suspect that you are too. Perhaps being a Luddite is not necessarily bad. Generally meant to describe a person opposed to modern technology or ways of working, the term dates to the nineteenth century; it has a derogatory feel. Apparently, there was
Read moreBy Danny Minton I’m not as avid a reader as many people; however, I do read, on average, 15-20 books a year. I read from several genres but mostly enjoy reading about historical lives or events. I spend a lot of time in the Bible for my classes and try to make it a point to read through it from
Read moreTHE IDLE AMERICANCommentary by Dr. Don Newbury In the growing-up years of long ago, close enough was usually good enough. Precision rules now, though, and “guestimates” that were acceptable then don’t pass muster now. We commonly helped befuddled motorists, suggesting they turn on the county road after crossing three cattle guards, right after spotting a big red barn, or upon seeing a
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