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 […]
Ashville grad leaves mark in AHSAA record book
Photo: 2024 Ashville High graduate Walker Griffith prepares to make a save during a soccer match earlier this year. (Submitted photo) By Chris McCarthy, Publisher/Editor For the past four years, the last line of defense for the Ashville High boys soccer team was in good hands. In fact, those same hands made history in the […]
Gadsden State student-athletes make ACCC honor roll
Messenger file photo by Chris McCarthy Four Gadsden State athletic teams and a number of GSCC student-athletes were recently selected to the Alabama Community College Conference Commissioner’s Honor Roll. To qualify, each team and each individual athlete maintained a 3.0 grade point average for the 2023-24 academic year. Making the grade were the school’s baseball, […]