By Nancy Patrick I began writing this article on Friday evening, November 1, four days before the 2024 presidential election would occur. During the past few months, I have made myself sick with worry and fear about the state of the world in which we all live. I watch in trepidation as North Korean soldiers march through Russian streets as
Read moreMISSION THANKSGIVING Requested donations:Non-perishable foodSoft drinks and bottled waterFrozen deer or beefSleeping bag and blanketsNew underwear, socks of all sizes for men, women, and childrenCoats, shoes, and clothing of all sizes for men, women, and childrenTravel size personal hygiene itemsMonetary donations FRIDAY, Nov. 22 ABILENEWhen: 7 a.m.-7 p.m.Where: Arrow Ford, 4001 South First Street MERKELWhen: 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Where: Love &
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The public is invited to a panel discussion on the Protestant Reformation on Nov. 14. The discussion begins at 4 p.m. Nov. 14 in ACU’s Chapel on the Hill in the Biblical Studies Building. It is hosted by ACU’s Center for Heritage and Renewal in Spirituality (CHARIS)/ Theme is “the Reformation at 500 years: Necessary Correction of Divisive Mistake: How
Read moreContact: Wendy Kilmer, wendy.kilmer@acu.eduDirector of Strategic Communications The public is invited to honor those who served in World War I this Veterans Day at an event organized by Abilene Christian University students on Monday, Nov. 11, at noon, at the Abilene Municipal Cemetery. Attendees will hear names read aloud of the 344 World War I veterans who are buried in
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By Glenn Dromgoole “Morning Has Broken” is a popular hymn found in most hymnals (for those of us who still use them!). It was originally published in 1931 as a Christian hymn with the title “Thanks for a Day,” written by English author Eleanor Farjeon and set to a traditional Scottish Gaelic tune. I don’t remember singing it in the
Read moreTHE IDLE AMERICANCommentary by Dr. Don Newbury The deeper dive one takes into life’s hourglass of time, the more likely it is to ponder nuggets of health news that might affect longevity. One jumped out at me the other day when a physician’s findings gave me an additional reason to keep as close an eye on my cane as I do
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By Loretta Fulton United Women in Faith, a national organization with regional chapters, will meet in Abilene Nov. 8-9. The unifying conference will be held in two parts, Friday and Saturday. The Friday portion of the meeting, scheduled for 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at St. James United Methodist Church, will be the last for the Northwest Texas Annual Conference chapter of
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Abilene Christian University announced a new series designed to bring speakers of national significance to Abilene for engaging discussions on global issues. The inaugural Big Country Conversations event is scheduled for Nov. 14 and features Paul Begala and Karl Rove, who will offer their unique perspectives on the election’s outcomes and implications. Begala and Rove, both Texans, will speak from
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By Jim Nichols At the entrance to a large multi-store like Walmart or a grocery store, it is common to encounter a person or two (usually including children) with boxes in front of them containing either puppies or kittens. They are at some distance from the store itself on the driveway leading to the store. They hold cardboard signs advertising
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