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Jesus in the Old Testament
By Clay Landen Harris/West Texas Tribune Easter is projected through the lens of the Resurrection. The victory of the empty tomb prompts us to look upon Christ’s perfect life and death, and look forward to His return. To better grasp the significance of what Pascha celebrates, we may glean insight from those mysterious moments in…
Read MoreThe benefits of hobbies
By Clay Landen Harris/West Texas Tribune The noun “hobby” goes back to the 13th century “hobyn” or “hobi,” which are a fraternizing of Middle English, Old French, and Anglo-Latin words for a small horse, a pony or a toy equestrian. This is where we get the word “hobby-horse” from, an endearing and enduring term for…
Read MoreThe archaeology of Christmas
By Clay Landen Harris Jesus was not born on December 25th, but that is the day we celebrate the birth of Salvation. Indiana Jones would agree that there is great joy and adventure to be found in the discovery of this Scriptural Truth – in pursuit of a world where archaeology meets faith. Many documented…
Read MoreSayings we get from the Bible
By Clay Landen Harris Most people on earth have never opened a Bible, but most people on earth have heard or used expressions which came from the Bible. Be it a colloquialism, a quip or an aphorism – for over six millennia the Word has weaved itself into the fabric of all languages. From virtuous…
Read MoreMentors make a difference
By Clay Landen Harris King Solomon tells us in Proverbs 27:17 that “As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.” In Homer’s epic poem “The Odyssey” we see another king – Odysseus – choose a man he trusts named Mentor to be in charge of his estate while he leaves to fight in the…
Read MoreBiblical influences in ‘Star Wars’
By Clay Landen Harris I fell in love with Star Wars in December 1989, after my cousins from Tennessee drove down for Christmas break and brought with them a well-worn VHS copy of “Episode VI: Return of the Jedi.” Sitting in my grandparents’ living room, the space saga immediately captured my 5-year-old imagination, from the…
Read MoreMy mom: Faithful, powerful and humble
By Clay Landen Harris In Proverbs 31:10, King Lemuel is recorded asking “An excellent wife who can find?” A question to which I’ve always replied in my mind, “My dad, for one.” My mom is the best listener. On many occasions I have kept her up until dawn and beyond talking to her. She always…
Read MoreFaithWorks graduate shares journey of redemption
Clay Harris, a graduate of the Faith Works program, shared his personal journey of international travel, family struggles and spiritual renewal with Class 65 during a ceremony on April 17, 2025. Harris, who was born and raised primarily in Abilene, described his educational path through local schools — Johnston Elementary, Franklin Middle School, and…
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