The Devotion to Christ – Jesus knows exactly how to reach us

By Brian Cook When we pray “and lead us not into temptation” for The Our Father, our heart’s cry must be “Let me not fail the test!” Our response must be opposite of the rich young ruler’s response in Mark 10:17-31. This is a call for our whole self and for all our life. This […]
The Vagabond – Alpin Liddell Moragne

By Danny Crownover Alpin Liddell Moragne was born on June 21, 1896 and married Anne Mae Humbrecht on March 3, 1920 in Nashville, Tennessee. He died on April 7, 1966 in Nashville and is buried at Mt. Olive Cemetery. Alpin worked as an advertising service manager for Frosty Morn Packing Company and was the grandson […]
Vicki’s Verbage – The Coughing Lady and a sharp toddler

By Vicki Scott With all the medical troubles my husband Alan is currently experiencing, we missed keeping our grandchildren a few days for Vacation Bible School. As it turned out, I did not do anything for a whole week and I’m still exhausted. This past Sunday morning, it dawned on me that I might have […]
Keep smiling with Rosie Preston – Lowered expectations

By Rosie Preston In describing the title of this article, I must share with you that a few days ago, I was taking a shower and slipped hitting the crown of my head on the metal faucet. I obviously have a very hard head that can only be compared to a bowling ball. I screamed […]
Kids Korner: A Horse Named Lavender

Editor’s Note: The staff of The Messenger believes that the growth and improvement of our society relies on the future thinkers and leaders around us — children. For this reason, The Messenger has created Kids Korner, a weekly opportunity for local children to display their stories and ideas. When a child’s creativity is encouraged, we […]
Kids Korner: The Royal Revolution

Editor’s Note: The staff of The Messenger believes that the growth and improvement of our society relies on the future thinkers and leaders around us — children. For this reason, The Messenger has created Kids Korner, a weekly opportunity for local children to display their stories and ideas. When a child’s creativity is encouraged, we […]
Kids Korner: The Summer Bucket List

Editor’s Note: The staff of The Messenger believes that the growth and improvement of our society relies on the future thinkers and leaders around us — children. For this reason, The Messenger has created Kids Korner, a weekly opportunity for local children to display their stories and ideas. When a child’s creativity is encouraged, we […]