By Darryl Tippens America’s big birthday is here, but not everyone is into the spirit of it. One person tells me, “I’m not feeling it.” With the daily deluge of negative news I can understand why she’s pretty bummed; but, still, I believe this year’s birthday shouldn’t be passed over. Here are four reasons why I’m happy to celebrate: First,
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By Loretta Fulton Multiple Independence Day celebrations will pay tribute to the nation’s 250th birthday, and one “Dependence Day” observance is set for July 3. The “Dependence Day” observance is to acknowledge a dependence on God and is sponsored by the Catholic West Texans for Life. The observance will be from 3 to 9 p.m. Friday, July 3, at Nelson
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Editor’s Note: This article first was posted on Spirit of Abilene in June 2024. By Dr. Dan Stiver As the nation moves to celebrate the Fourth of July, appropriately so, the complex relationship of the United States and religion has come to the fore as much as ever. The rise of Christian nationalism, now documented by numerous studies, is a
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The Abilene Community Band will perform a free concert at 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 4, at the Episcopal Church of the Heavenly Rest, 602 Meander St. The Fourth of July concert, with traditional patriotic music, will be held on the east side of the church. In case of bad weather, it will move into the nave. Admission is free. Guests
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By CARLO SOSA-ORTIZ As I ruminate over our country’s new year of independence, I cannot help but think about previous Independence Day celebrations when our country saw brighter days – a country not in the midst of riots or global health pandemics, days when July 4ths were spent watching Will Smith save the world from aliens and grilling hotdogs with
Read moreGET AN EARLY START ON FOURTH OF JULY ACTIVITIES If you just can’t wait until July 4 for Fourth of July events, join in the fun on June 29 in the Alameda neighborhood. Pioneer Drive Baptist Church is sponsoring an Alameda Patriotic Parade and other family events 6-8 p.m. Friday June 29. The parade set up begins at 5:30. The
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