Church humor and this and that

Ihave an old iPhone 12 which is about to bite the dust, so I have to upgrade to iPhone 17 soon. I’m trying to get all my passwords up to date so the setup will be easier.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

In Loving Memory of Mr. Lee Alcorn Whereas, it has pleased Almighty God to call from labor to eternal rest Mr.

My shepherd

Ihave been hanging out with Jesus in the 23rd Psalm. Most of us know the first part of this Psalm, “The Lord is my shepherd.” I don’t know about you, but I need someone to lead me, to guide me, to care for me, to protect me, to provide for me and to give me perspective.

How long is a good life?

How long is a good life? How many years must one live before it can be said, “My life was satisfying?” A friend recently posed to me this question, “When compared to a million years, what is 10 years, or even 100?

Cyclosporiasis

Several companies growing or distributing lettuce said their products are safe from current cyclosporiasis outbreak If you’ve been avoiding lettuce due to the ongoing cyclosporiasis outbreak, a safe, summer salad may be possible with some brands. Here’s what to know.

Welcome Yvette and Patti to our family

Iguess the cat is out of the bag now so I can comment. We have a new business moving into The Reporter soon. It’s called The Vintage Crow Mercantile, and its owner is Yvette McCoy. Patti Luckey Schneider is coming with her with her Rowe Casa Organics line.

Jury duty: A function we cannot ignore

This week, Milam County began one of the largest jury trials our county has seen in many years. Because of the size and complexity of the case, we issued more jury summonses than we have in a long time.

Looking back...

100 YEARS AGO The new Dixie Theater, a $25,000 theater owned and operated by C.W. Matson, of this city, is the latest addition to Rockdale’s business district. The new Dixie is one of the most modern and comfortable theaters in central Texas, with seating capacity of 500.

Living a full life

Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up.” (James 4:10) In John 10:10 Jesus said, “I came that they may have life and have it abundantly.” That’s a pretty big promise. Some translations say that we should “enjoy life” or have a “full” life that is “overflowing.” Wow!

Words of glory

There is a story told by the late Rev. Dr. Fred B. Craddock that is so meaningful I have shared it time and again at memorial services. In the telling, Craddock personifies Doxology.