By Jim Nichols I am interested in efficiency, as, perhaps, you are. It serves us well as functioning Americans at least if we have the resources. We are taught early in life at home and school to consider the options, make a plan, and conduct the plan. We were taught to be goal oriented. Admittedly, there were some more artistic
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Most Americans are spiritual or religious in some way and many also say their spirituality and level of religiosity have changed over time. But Americans are far more likely to say they have become more spiritual than to say they have become more religious, according to a new analysis of a 2023 Pew Research Center survey. Click here to read article.
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“Father, forgive them.” He could say that while dying; can we, while living? 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 Danny MintonIn the middle of the 19th century, New York City was facing the problem of thousands of homeless and poor children living on the streets. The influx of immigrants added to the overburdened situation along with a time of depression and financial panic of the time. Disease and the Civil War would add to the burden, adding more
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By Nancy Patrick As children grow up, their parents instruct them in certain social rules of acceptable behavior. I remember my parents’ teaching me to say “ma’am” and “sir” when addressing my elders. I also learned quickly that any sassy response from me was unacceptable. You can all recall the “dos” and “don’ts” your parents taught you. I call the
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Monday, Jan. 15, is Martin Luther King Jr. Day, honoring the Baptist minister and influential leader of the American civil rights movement in the 1950s and 1960s. Most U.S. adults (81%) say King has had a positive impact on the country, including 47% who say he has had a very positive impact, according to a Pew Research Center survey last year. In addition, 38%
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The ministry of Rev. Andrew Penns will be celebrated Sunday, Jan. 21, at the church he pastors, Valley View Missionary Baptist Church, 3564 Clinton St. The celebration of Penns’ 36th year as pastor of Valley View will begin at 3 p.m., with Rev. Virgil Nesbit Jr. of Antioch Baptist Church in Wichita Falls as guest speaker. Theme is “A True
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Varied worship styles: it’s all about Him, not us – praise, adoration. 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 Jim Nichols Birthday parties are activities that need no explanation. From days of our childhood, we have each been the honoree or participant in these events that feature presents, cakes, games, and general fun. Everybody seems to like birthday parties. As adults we still frequent these parties. Stepping back from the apparently universal fun of the childhood versions, however,
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