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This week, we find ourselves continuing to work our way through what God has to say about evil and suffering and possible reasons why he allows them to exist. We have previously looked at what the Bible says about evil and suffering as punishment for sin, as a consequence of other people’s sin, and as an outworking of the fallen angels’ free will manifest in all sorts of natural evil, including disasters and disease.

If I have counted correctly, this is my 74th Christmas. Believe me, I do not remember all of them.

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Be advised that the city of Sealy Health Inspector has inspected the following establishments for food preparation, kitchen cleanliness, and sanitary conditions: 1. Dollar Tree – 12/2/25 – 1.

The Austin County Pecan Show for the 2025 crop year was judged on Tuesday, December 6th at the Austin County Extension Office in Bellville. Dr. Philip Shackelford judged fifty-five entries. Pecans were judged on weight before and after shelling, on the color of the pecan meat, on the absence of insect defects, and on how easily they shell out. This is a free contest for any resident who has a pecan tree, whether it’s in your yard, your pasture, or an orchard.