Pondering life with Pious Bob – Fly not in fear
By Robert Halsey Pine “Since, then, we have such a hope, we act with great boldness, not like Moses, who put a veil over his face to keep the people of Israel from gazing at the end of the glory that was being set aside. But their minds were hardened. Indeed, to this very day, […]
God’s Word revealed for us – Salvation should be our top priority
By John Larkins Can you explain, even to yourself, why eternal salvation is not our highest priority? In the history of Almighty God’s relationship with humans, this has been His top project, even so important as to require the torture and death of His Son. It would be a great service if I could find […]
From God’s Word – Repairing and purifying our temples
By Toni Ford We can learn so much from the life and leadership of King Hezekiah. The name “Hezekiah” means “the Lord strengthens,” which was appropriately needed for all the nations that tried to attack King Hezekiah and his people. Although King Hezekiah was not perfect, he sought to obey the Lord and please Him. […]
Rockin’ it with the Holy Spirit
By Vicki Scott When my husband Alan and I first moved to Glencoe, I often visited churches while Alan worked. It was not that Cove Creek Baptist, which was the church that we eventually joined, was bad; I just like to research and figure out what each church’s “Big Thing” is. Smaller churches tend to […]
Cabbage Soup, Mexican Cornbread and Jane Cosby’s Banana Pudding
By Andy Bedwell I love walking into the kitchen on a cold and rainy day and smelling a warm, inviting soup simmering on the stove. I love all kinds of soups. Some are thin soups with rich broths and some are hearty soups that are meals by themselves, along with many other homey and soothing […]
Local businessman honored for lifelong contributions and service in community
Pictured from left, Etowah County Commission President Jamie Grant, Walnut Grove Councilman Randall Green, Phillip and Sally McCormick, Dennis Burton, Etowah County Commissioner Tim Ramsey and Altoona Mayor Rick Nash show their appreciation for Burton after his donation of land for a storm shelter. By Katie Bohannon, News Editor A stalwart pillar of Etowah County was […]
Rainbow City Fire Chief retires after 42 years of dedication to community
By Katie Bohannon, News Editor Rainbow City Fire and Rescue Chief Melvin Potter is writing a new chapter in a novel enriched with service. After 42 distinguished years of leadership in professional fire and emergency medical services, Potter steps into retirement in 2021. Born in Michigan and raised on his grandfather’s dairy farm, Potter grew up […]
ADEM holds public hearing regarding proposed rendering plant in Gadsden
Opposers of the potential Pilgrim’s Pride rendering plant gather outside the Downtown Civic Center in Gadsden to protest. By Katie Bohannon, News Editor The Alabama Department of Environmental Management held its highly anticipated public hearing regarding proposed air permits to Pilgrim’s Pride authorizing the construction of the rendering plant on Steele Station Road on Tuesday, January […]
Coosa Christian girls ranked in latest ASWA basketball poll
Messenger file photo by Chris McCarthy Released January 28 GIRLS Class 7A 1. Hoover 2. Vestavia Hills 3. Hewitt-Trussville 4. Foley 5. Spain Park 6. Auburn 7. Theodore 8. Sparkman 9. Austin 10. Baker Class 6A 1. Hazel Green 2. Eufaula 3. McGill-Toolen 4. Hartselle 5. Athens 6. Buckhorn 7. Northridge 8. Mortimer Jordan 9. […]