Spirit of Abilene is an online faith forum for all Abilenians. Contributions are invited. They may be a meditation, a reflection, a spiritual take something in the news, or an announcement about something of interest to the community. Email submissions, plus a photo of yourself, to editor@spiritofabilene.com
Loretta Fulton, editor
Spirit of Abilene has a variety of Christmas messages--some serious, some not so much--for you to enjoy. Thank you for reading Spirit of Abilene. Merry Christmas to all. Loretta Fulton
If you're thinking of getting Glenn Dromgoole a last-minute Christmas gift, please read this first. You won't want to make a mistake and get him the very thing he hates the most. Read more
Rick Hammer, a Hardin-Simmons biology professor and ecologist, is dreaming of a green Christmas, and he hopes you are, too. He provides some interesting information on Christmas trees, including some innovative ways to dispose of them after Christmas. Read more
There's an empty plate at the table, an empty chair in the den, an empty silence in the room. Danny Minton reminds us that Christmas isn't the "most wonderful time of the year" for everyone. Read more
The advent of Christ descending to our level is indeed Good News and worthy of our full devotion and faithfulness to serve Him as a disciple to the fullest extent of our ability. Jim McDonald writes about why Christians should "Go Tell It on The Mountain." Read more
Dustin Datro filled in admirably for the last of three Advent Music Series concerts sponsored by the Grace Museum. For the final concert, Datro provided accompaniment for the audience to sing Christmas carols in the sanctuary of First Baptist Church. Afterward, the church treated guests to Christmas refreshments. Read more
