Six schools participate in County Track Championship
By Sam Johnson Special to The Messenger All six Etowah County schools met at the Gadsden City track complex last Wednesday, April 9, for the Etowah County Track Championship. There were 266 total entries across the 34 events. Southside High School was crowned the champion on the boys and girls side of the meet for […]
There is a sting to the difficulties of life
When I was in 5th grade (I think), I was dropped off to spend the day with my friend Chuck. I was excited for several reasons: we were new to being good friends, I had never spent the day there, he had a pool, and because he had a super cute sister named Valerie and […]
The tearing of the Temple Veil
When we read the New Testament account of Yeshua (Jesus) dying on the cross, we learn about a great earthquake occurring and the veil of the Temple being torn from top to bottom. Have you ever wondered about the significance of that veil being torn in two? One of my friends, George Whitten from Worthy […]
Indiana Jones, Israelites and Bic Lighters
During our three-year sojourn in Saudi Arabia, we stumbled upon a fascinating book called “The Gold of Exodus.” It’s a true story about two American thrill-seekers who followed in the footsteps of archaeologists Ron Wyatt and David Fasold. Published in 1998 by Howard Blum, the book tells how Robert Cornuke and Larry Williams used the […]
Easter traditions and Easter history
Easter was one of my favorite holidays when I was little. There was no waiting for the adults to wake up before opening gifts like Christmas. When we came downstairs on Easter morning, our baskets were fair game. I loved the plastic grass that hid jelly beans and little treats my mom hid in between […]
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