By Loretta Fulton Many words have been spoken about Martin Luther’s defiant act during the 500th anniversary of his historic deed that marked the beginning of the Protestant Reformation and many more will be. But perhaps none will sum up the action, and the consequences, quite as well as Robert Eillis’ words at a luncheon Oct. 31 at Hardin-Simmons
Read moreBy Loretta Fulton Never talk religion and politics at a polite dinner party–everyone knows that adage–but what about discussing sex in church? The thought of that is enough to make most people squirm, but Tom Copeland, a professor of psychology and counseling at Hardin-Simmons University, proved recently that it’s not only OK, but a good thing. Granted, it wasn’t a
Read moreSubmitted by Cliff Stewart, pastor, First Central Presbyterian Church. Janice Six is associate pastor The entire globe seems brimming with hair-trigger hostility. The mass shooting in Las Vegas reminds us it is not a global problem. It’s personal. It’s in our neighborhood. Our school. Where we work. Home security systems are no longer considered a luxury for the rich. Yesterday
Read moreBy Jacob Snowden Director of Christian Education First Central Presbyterian Church The seeds of something new in religious education are beginning to take root in the Garden State. The “Farminary” is a budding 21-acre farm connected with Princeton Theological Seminary. Why might a seminary venture out to buy a farm? One person is uniquely and eloquently prepared to answer
Read moreBy Jay Moore When Abilene was born on March 15, 1881, there was already a church established. And by the time the town was 25 years old in 1906, there were 16. That number had increased to 26 by 1921. And 25 years after that — just after World War II –there were more than twice that many, with 20
Read morePeople 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 moreEditor’s Note: Cliff Stewart, pastor of First Central Presbyterian Church, graciously allowed me to share this photo and his comments. Cliff originally sent this to subscribers of his Cliff’s Notes email. He shot the photo while on vacation in Canada. From Cliff Stewart: On our vacation in Canada I took a whole a lot of photos of massive beautiful mountains
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