LASTING GIFT
Smiles of loved ones linger in the memory after everything else has faded away.
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Quiet Moment
No great flash of inspiration; just a quiet moment of reflection.
Read moreTime to Waste
A few spare moments with nothing to do and no place to be, no one talking, no music playing, nowhere to rush to, just sit and reflect on the gentle gift of a little time preciously wasted.
Read moreEclipse provides awe and inspiration
(Editor’s Note: The Aug. 21 eclipse provide more than just an opportunity to view an extraordinary event in the sky. For many, it provided moments of inspiration and awe. Following are some examples) By Rick Hammer Biology professor Hardin-Simmons University The TV images from locations that experienced totality were amazing but somewhat eerie. Abilene’s 71% “totality” was nothing in comparison,
Read moreListen up, men. It’s time to ‘Get Real’
All you men who want to “Get Real” need to saddle and pony on over to Solid Rock Encampment at Eastland Sept. 22-23. That is the date of the inaugural Get Real campfire, a two-day event designed and led by Ben Gray, who you may know as the trainer for installing water purification systems at Global Samaritan Resources. Gray developed
Read moreGood Samaritan Haiku
Good Samaritan sees someone hurting and cares. No tax exemption.
Read moreWomen at Worship
By Loretta Fulton In her signature high-energy style, Felicia Hopkins captivated an all-woman congregation July 26 in the second of three special mid-week services Hopkins is hosting this summer at the church she pastors, St. Paul United Methodist. The final installment will begin at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 30 at the church. The services, which include a sermon by Hopkins, special
Read moreService Center Celebrates 50 Years
“Transforming Communities Through Empowerment & Love” will be the theme of a dinner Sept. 12 celebrating the 50th anniversary of Christian Service Center. Star Parker, founder and president of the Center for Urban Renewal and Education (CURE), will be guest speaker. The event will begin at 6 p.m. Sept. 12 at the Abilene Convention Center. Table sponsorships are available. Individual
Read moreJesus Loves My Haiku
Sunday school lesson: Jesus loves me, this I know. An M.Div. thesis.
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