Time to Waste
A few spare moments with nothing to do and no place to be, no one talking, no music playing, nowhere to rush to, just sit and reflect on the gentle gift of a little time preciously wasted.
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Eclipse provides awe and inspiration
(Editor’s Note: The Aug. 21 eclipse provide more than just an opportunity to view an extraordinary event in the sky. For many, it provided moments of inspiration and awe. Following are some examples) By Rick Hammer Biology professor Hardin-Simmons University The TV images from locations that experienced totality were amazing but somewhat eerie. Abilene’s 71% “totality” was nothing in comparison,
Read moreListen up, men. It’s time to ‘Get Real’
All you men who want to “Get Real” need to saddle and pony on over to Solid Rock Encampment at Eastland Sept. 22-23. That is the date of the inaugural Get Real campfire, a two-day event designed and led by Ben Gray, who you may know as the trainer for installing water purification systems at Global Samaritan Resources. Gray developed
Read moreTea Party
My little granddaughter invited me to a tea party; isn’t she a little young for politics?
Read moreYou’re invited to join the (Cafe) conversation
The first Cafe Conversation of the 2017/2018 academic year will be held 7-9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 1, at Mezamiz Coffee House, 3909 S. Seventh, in the Cloisters shopping center. Cafe Conversation is a spinoff of the Abilene Interfaith Council. It is geared toward college-age students but is open to anyone interested in participating in the dialogue. The event will explore
Read moreZion Lutheran hosting food box packing and invites others to help
Zion Lutheran Church is hosting a Children’s Hunger Fund Food Pak event Sunday, Aug. 27. The church’s goal is to pack 3,000 food boxes, with the assistance of two additional congregations–New Hope Church and FountainGate Fellowship. Anyone interested in assisting can contact the pastor, Clyde Kieschnick, at 690-0121 or e-mail pastork@zion-abilene.org Zion Lutheran is a part of the Children’s Hunger Fund Mercy
Read moreAdd your voice to those speaking out against hatred and violence
People of faith all over the country are speaking out against the bigotry and hatred that ended in death in Charlottesville, Virginia, over the weekend. If you would like to add your comments, thoughts, reflections, please send to editor@spiritofabilene.com And, please attach a photo of yourself. Below are submissions from Jacob Snowden, president of the Abilene Interfaith Council, and Jen
Read morePreacher/Golfer Haiku
Preacher never swears; has designated curser as golfing partner.
Read moreACU instructor brings humor, insight into ‘A World Gone Mad’
(Editor’s Note: Randy Harris, an instructor at Abilene Christian University, led a two-day seminar Aug. 4-5 on Christian ethics. Always entertaining and insightful, Harris didn’t disappoint. He invites anyone interested to a “Ministers’ Lunch Hour with Randy Harris”, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Aug. 29, in the Hunter Welcome Center on the ACU campus. His topic will be “Does the Church Matter?”
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