International Sanctuary Ministries, Inc.sanctuaryministries.orgoffice@sanctuaryministries.orgPO Box 2238Abilene, TX 79604Click here to read original story posted on July 25, 2025.Click here to donate to the new school. By Loretta Fulton When Matt Merritt squeezes his eyes shut, he can envision a new school for the children who live in an orphanage in India on the same grounds where the school will be
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Editor’s Note: This is part of a series of articles highlighting inspirational women during Women’s History Month. Click on the links below for related stories: The Black Gazelle by Danny MintonMeet Virginia Henderson Yates by Marianne Wood By Darryl Tippens “I am sure that the old woman who lived in the little house at Golders Green, and was kind to the
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By Nancy Patrick I live in a state of perpetual confusion these days. I used to feel pretty certain about most of the things in my life. I grew up appreciating modern medical advances and faithfully took prescribed medicines, received regular vaccinations, scheduled recommended check-ups, and pretty much accepted what doctors and other educated professionals told me. I used to
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Westminster Presbyterian GardenWestminster Presbyterian Church, 4515 S. 14th St., will have a grand opening for the planter box garden it is building in conjunction with the New Roots program of the International Rescue Committee. The grand opening will begin at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 18, the weekend before Earth Day on April 22. It costs an estimated $65 to purchase
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Kelcy Warren, co-founder and executive chairman of Energy Transfer LP, will be the final Fletcher Lecture Series speaker this semester at Hardin-Simmons University. The lecture will begin at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 31, at HSU’s Houston-Landrip Center, 2241 Pine St. Admission is free, but reservations are required by March 17. Click here to reserve a seat. Kelcy Warren Warren is
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By Marianne Wood This essay contains the script for an Abilene Women’s Club presentation I gave on May 23, 2008, and subsequently shared with other civic groups. It will be included in a collection of stories I call Extraordinary Lives Among Us. I hope you will enjoy reading about an amazing American woman, Virginia Henderson Yates, a perfect choice to feature
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By Jim Nichols Even those of us who value scripture as having a special holiness and importance recognize that there are other words spoken or written by humans that have more than a hint of inspiration. A preacher friend of mine would consistently identify those by saying offhandedly, “Why, that’s almost Bible.” Here are some samples. I am continually surprised
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By Danny Minton “Say, Pooh, why aren’t you busy?” I said.“Because it’s a nice day,” said Pooh.“Yes, but___”“But you could be doing something important,” I said.“I am,” said Pooh.“Oh? Doing What?”“Listening,” he said.“Listening to what?”“To the birds. And that squirrel over there.”“What are they saying?” I asked.“That it’s a nice day,” said Pooh.“But you know that already,” I said.“Yes, but
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By Loretta Fulton Gilbert Korman’s pastor at First Central Presbyterian Church likes to joke that Gilbert has the same birthday as the church, which would make him 145 years old. They actually share the same birthday, Feb. 27, but are separated by 50 years. Gilbert turned 95 on Feb. 27 of this year, while the church–and the city of Abilene–are
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