By NANCY PATRICK Sunday, October 10, 2021, Dr. Bob Ellis filled the pulpit at First Baptist Church, Abilene. He treated our congregation to an excellent sermon while our search committee seeks a new senior pastor after our long-time pastor, Dr. Phil Christopher, retired. Dr. Ellis, a true intellectual, has the talent of imparting difficult concepts to average people. He chose
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By JIM NICHOLS It seems that every year there is a new block-buster superhero movie available. Each one promises, and usually delivers, expanded technologic graphics, noise, and excitement. It is hard to avoid the understanding that being a hero (or heroine—why did we lose that word?) requires events or individuals that are far from ordinary. Do not each of us
Read moreBy DANNY MINTON Driving northeast from Waco, Texas, at approximately the 30-mile marker, you will come to Hubbard, Texas, with a population of 1,761 according to the 2019 census. In Hubbard, on April 4, 1888, one of the greatest baseball players of all time was born. He became known as “the Gray Eagle.” Babe Ruth, Honus Wagner, Ty Cobb, Cy
Read moreTHE IDLE AMERICANCommentary by Dr. Don Newbury We spend hours at homecomings, reminiscing about bygone days. There were mutterings of how time flies at Howard Payne University’s annual gathering on October 1. The class of 1971, headed by Darrell Miles, wanted to honor HPU athletes, including basketball stars Russell Berry and Ray Hildebrand. (Paula Berry accompanied her husband Russell.) These were mostly 70-somethings.
Read moreTwo environmental organizations applauded President Biden’s Build Back Better Framework, which includes a historic $555 billion investment to take on the climate crisis and would set the U.S. on track to cut carbon emissions in half by 2030. The Framework was announced Thursday, Oct. 28. Both the Young Evangelicals for Climate Action and The Evangelical Environmental Network praised Biden’t initiative.
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How to Get “Safe Energy Forever: Pure Water for the World and a Cure for Cancer”Amazon: $12.95 paperback, $3.99 KindleContact author David Halbert: 325-668-6016 By LORETTA FULTON David Halbert has a simple favor to ask, and it won’t take but a minute. The favor concerns a book he wrote, “Safe Energy Forever: Pure Water for the World and a Cure
Read moreWendy Kilmer, wendy.kilmer@acu.eduDirector of Communications and Media Relations The Council for Christian Colleges and Universities announced that Abilene Christian University is one of six CCCU-member institutions selected to receive a $10,000 grant as a part of the Inclusion Immigration Collaborative. The grant is designed to support projects that engage students with other groups to build more inclusive and welcoming communities
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Rick Hammer, former biology professor at Hardin-Simmons University, is well known in Abilene for his role in the development of a nature park at Kirby Lake and for his creation stewardship activism. He recently had an article published on the Baptist News Global website titled, “Why I see COVID-19 vaccines as a sign of God’s grace.” The article begins with,
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By LORETTA FULTON Fall festivals, religious services, and a Cypress Street takeover are among the many offerings this week as Abilenians prepare to celebrate Halloween, All Saints and All Souls days, and Dia de los Muertos. (Click here to read separate article, including dates of observances, about “El Dia.”) To add an event, send details to editor@spiritofabilene.com Pioneer Drive Baptist
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