God so loved the world He sent his son to save it, not to condemn it. 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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By Nancy Patrick The new buzz term we hear every day now is “artificial intelligence” or “AI” for short. I think in some ways these words form an oxymoron, a seemingly contradictory term that, nevertheless, expresses a truth. For example, parents may say, and mean it, “My children are my most precious burdens.” Any parent knows what that means. Life
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Abilene Christian University will host a presentation on Christian art at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 2. The talk, which if free and open to the public, will be held in the Packer Forum of ACU’s Brown Library. It will also be livestreamed. CLICK HERE to register for the Zoom webinar. The program is sponsored by ACU’s Center for the Study Ancient
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The community is invited to participate in an ecumenical Stations of the Cross procession that will begin at 5 p.m. on Good Friday, March 29. The procession will begin in the parking lot at St. Paul United Methodist Church, 525 Beech Street, and will end at the prayer garden at First Central Presbyterian Church. 400 Orange St. An informational handout
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Jesus Christ is Lord! Empty tomb proclaims the Truth – a risen Savior. 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.
Read moreBy Marianne Wood Santi Yurrita serves as our Missions Minister at The Well. I ran into him one Sunday morning last year, and like many who knew about our recent loss, he suggested a book to read. But the title is somewhat disturbing. “You’re recommending a book with despair in the title to a grieving mother? Seriously?” That is not
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By Jim Nichols “TIME OUT!” The umpire shouted and took off his mask. The catcher removed his also and walked toward the mound where he and the pitcher had a brief conversation. If it went too long, the umpire would head out there to shorten the break in the action. I am glad that it is almost baseball season. Have
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Editor’s Note: March is Women’s History Month and Spirit of Abilene will be highlighting women who have made a difference in the lives of others. To honor someone, send her name, photo, and reason for the honor to editor@spiritofabilene.com By Danny Minton Throughout history, a number of prominent women have had a significant influence on bettering the lives of women
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A Holy Week tradition that originated in 1997 is returning this week and next to St. James United Methodist Church, 3100 Barrow St. The Living Last Supper, which brings Leonardo da Vinci’s famed painting to life, features men of the church portraying Jesus and the 12 apostles at the Last Supper in the Upper Room. The public is invited to
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