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A Prayer In Light of Tragedy

A Prayer In Light of Tragedy

A Prayer In Light of Tragedy

Michael Payton, Worship Pastor, Hamlin Baptist
Wednesday, July 9, 2025
Father,We know that You are lovingAnd we know that You are goodBut that's hard to rememberWhen things don't go like they shouldOr rather when life doesn'tPan out as we would likeWe are but mortal beingsWith limits to our sightWe do not hold the futureWe cannot see all endsWe are not privileged to...
Ty B. Kerley, DMin.

Ty B. Kerley, DMin.

Is God Dead?

Ty B. Kerley
Wednesday, October 7, 2026
Critics of theism rightly ask, “Couldn’t God have created a world in which there was less evil and suffering?” Contrary to the assertion, this is not the best of all possible worlds God could have created.
Elm Grove Echoes

Elm Grove Echoes

Elm Grove Echoes

Rhonda Wyatt
Wednesday, October 7, 2026
What a blessing the rain has been! I received nine-tenths of an inch on Thursday, October 1, and then more rain came Friday night and Saturday. Altogether, Bowser received about 2.8 inches wonderful and much-needed soaking.It is amazing to see God’s handiwork on display after a good rain.

Down Memory Lane

News Staff
Wednesday, October 7, 2026
70 Years Ago October 4, 1956Cindy Daniel, newly crowned Homecoming Queen for San Saba, performed her first chore even before getting her ride around the football field. Cindy drew a name to see who would get the game ball. The winner was Dee Kilpatrick.
La Palabra de Dios Dice

La Palabra de Dios Dice

La Palabra de Dios Dice

Rosa Arredondo
Wednesday, October 7, 2026
Juan 16:19-33 DHH Jesús se dio cuenta de que querían hacerle preguntas, y les dijo: Yo les he dicho que dentro de poco ya no me verán, y que un poco más tarde me volverán a ver. ¿Es esto lo que se están preguntando ustedes?
The Farmers Market

The Farmers Market

The Farmers Market

Brother J
Wednesday, October 7, 2026
Sometimes we go to the farmer’s market, and I go to the tomato stand. But I am looking for the blemished or rejected tomatoes. They have them set aside and out of the way. When they see me, they say, (go get a sack and get your blems).

Jordan Cattle Auction

News Staff
Wednesday, October 7, 2026
Thursday, October 1, 2026 Mason & San SabaReceipts totaled 5,336 head. The market moved higher this week with the stocker steers selling $7-$10 higher with 8 steers 441 lbs at $475.00 ($2094.75) and 4 steers 536 lbs at $410.00 ($ 2197.60).

The Richland Springs Report

Sue Ransom
Wednesday, October 7, 2026
Praise the Lord; I had a little over four inches of rain by Sunday afternoon. It wasn’t just the amount of rain, but the way it came down.
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