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Florence man dies in Sunday afternoon crash

Staff — Mon, 22 Oct 2018 14:17:46 +0000

KILLEN–A one-vehicle crash at 4:40 p.m. Sunday, October 21, 2018, has claimed the life of a Florence man. State Troopers tell ShoalsInsider.com that Anthony Wayne Gilley, 35, was killed when the 1998 Jeep Wrangler, he was driving, ran off the roadway and overturned.

Gilley was not wearing his safety belt and was ejected from the vehicle.

Gilley was pronounced dead at the scene.

The crash occurred on County Road 65, two miles north of Killen.

Alabama State Troopers continue to investigate.

Ron Craig: In All These Things We More Than Conquer

Staff — Fri, 22 Dec 2017 21:13:14 +0000

Christian Author and Pastor Ron Craig

I have heard preacher after preacher pray to God to give them a strategy which will address and solve at least some of the social and other problems in their communities. Those preachers ought to use the strategy God has already given us—Preach the Word of God—2 Timothy 4:2. God’s Word created this universe (Genesis 1:1 and John 1:3); God’s Word sustains His creation (Colossians 1:17 and Hebrews 1:3); people get born again by God’s Word (James 1:18 and 1 Peter 1:23); and every word of God has life in it (Proverbs 4:20-22 and Matthew 4:4). God’s Word is the only entity that actually sets people free (John 8:31-32, 36 and Galatians 5:1), etc., etc., etc. Think now: If the very Creator and Sustainer of this universe cannot get the job done, what other power can? He is also well known as the Redeemer of lost mankind. Redeemer from what? From all of the problems that Adam’s fall brought upon mankind! Jesus Christ provided the salvation (deliverance) from all human problems.

Then He made the solutions which He purchased for us on the cross available to all who hear about that Good News, and believe it, and accept their deliverance. Redemption in Jesus Christ is God’s solution to all of man’s problems. Redemption is contained in the Gospel—Bible Truth about what Jesus Christ did for us on the cruel cross. So, if those solutions are not reaching those who have problems, then those who have the Bible solutions—Gospel message—are not providing the needy with the Good News that we have already been delivered from all (yes, all) of our problems through what our Savior did for us on the cross. The problem-sufferers need to know about and accept their deliverance. Does that sound just too good to be true? If so, why did God command us to go preach the GOOD NEWS to every creature in the world (Mark 16:15-20)? What makes God’s Word GOOD NEWS? When we accept it, and walk in it (God’s Word), it remedies the problems that bug us. It does not mean that problems will not confront us, but that we are able to come out to the good in the conflict. In all these things we more than conquer—Romans 8:37. If we do not obey God and use the Gospel to become problem-solvers, then we actually may be some of the problem-causers. Think and pray about that. More on the way!

(If you are not a committed member of some other Christian fellowship, you are invited to visit Living Way Fellowship at 2041 County Road 73, in Killen area. From Killen, going north on US 43, turn right on County Road 73 and go 2 and 1/2 miles. We are on the right. You can’t miss the sign out front—Living Way Fellowship. Sunday 10:00 A.M., Wednesday 7:00 P.M. Ron Craig is the pastor, teacher and Christian book author. Contact us at ronwritercraig@gmail.com, or log onto our church website at www.livingwayfellowshiponline.org. And while there, check out my books and audio podcasts. Wouldn’t hurt!)

Author Ron Craig: World cannot give what it does not possess

Staff — Mon, 27 Nov 2017 15:29:26 +0000

Author and Pastor Ron Craig

To adequately get across the primary message of these articles, I present to you these additional pertinent Scripture passages. If we are to solve any of the world’s problems, we must first identify the problem areas, and then determine if any possible solutions have been provided. Then, if we find there are genuine solutions, we need to learn how to apply those solutions to the proper problem areas. (One of the modern church’s shortcomings has been to come up with the wrong solutions, and then aim those worthless solutions at the wrong areas of human experience. Some of those frivolous solutions are political correctness, money, entertainment, and saying to the people with problems “Peace, peace,” when there is no peace—Ezekiel 13:10. Nothing from this fallen world can give either inner or outer peace. The world cannot give what it does not possess!)

The Bible correctly identifies the problem areas of the human race. Look at Mark 7:18-23—Do you not perceive that whatever from outside enters into the man, it cannot defile him: Because it enters not into his heart, but into his belly, and goes out [of his body] into the draught [the toilet], purging all meats? But what comes out of the man is what defiles the man. For from within, out of the heart of men, proceed evil thoughts, adulteries, fornications, murders, thefts, covetousness, wickedness, deceit, lasciviousness, an evil eye, blasphemy, pride, foolishness: [That about covers it all.] All of those evil things come from within, and defile a man. (Human problems start on the inside, not from the outside.)

Paul chimed in with Galatians 5:19-21: The works of the flesh are adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness, idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, variance, emulations, wrath, strife, seditions, heresies, envyings, murders, drunkenness, revellings, and such like: Of the which I tell you now, as I have also told you in time past, that those who do such things will not inherit the kingdom of God.

If the real problem areas of the human race are located on the inside of man, then if there are any real solutions, they must be applied to the inner man, and not to the outer man. Of course, the outer man is always positively affected by any positive changes on the inside. More Bible Truth about this is on the way.

Bro. Ron Craig: Why is the church not doing what Christ commanded?

Staff — Mon, 23 Oct 2017 10:31:01 +0000

Author and Pastor Ron CraigBro

In light of the many Scripture passages, we have provided in these lessons, an even more appropriate question for us to ask than, “Why is God not solving the world’s problems?” is “Why is the church as a whole not doing what Christ commanded us to do?” Especially since Jesus Christ promised to BE WITH US every day throughout this age as we obey Him in carrying out the Great Gospel Commission until He comes back? I want to give you something to think about.

If, as many theologians contend, miracle solutions to the world’s basic problems (human problems) were restricted to the early days of the church, a whole host of New Testament Scripture passages is worthless to New Testament believers today. If those instructive Scriptures do not apply to the church throughout the entire church age, when did God rescind those commands and promises? And where are their God-approved replacements? God would NOT pull such a cruel trick upon His church, the very Body of Christ! Human problems are basically the same today as they were back then, so why would God not use the same supernatural power (Holy Spirit anointing upon and within Christians) to solve the same basic human problems that plagued the human race 2000 years ago?
What about human problems is different today than back then? The only thing that has changed is technology. Human nature is still basically the same as it has always been since Adam’s fall. Lost people still commit the same atrocities lost people have been committing through the ages. Advanced technology just makes it easier for them to do it, and a lot more of it. God has not changed (Malachi 3:6). Nor has Jesus Christ changed (Hebrews 13:8). The devil has not changed. Human nature outside Christ still commits the very same evils it has always committed but has multiplied, because the population has multiplied. Which means we need more supernatural power working for us and through us today than ever before. Think and pray about that. Also, check out our website.

(If you are not a committed member of some other Christian fellowship, you are invited to visit Living Way Fellowship at 2041 County Road 73, in Killen area. From Killen, going north on US 43, turn right on County Road 73 and go 2 and 1/2 miles. We are on the right. You can’t miss the sign out front—Living Way Fellowship. Sunday 10:00 A.M., Wednesday 7:00 P.M. Ron Craig is the pastor, teacher, and Christian book author. Contact us at ronwritercraig@gmail.com, or log onto our church website at www.livingwayfellowshiponline.org.)

Police pursuit ends in fatal crash

Staff — Wed, 18 Oct 2017 02:14:24 +0000

KILLEN–Authorities tell ShoalsInsider.com, that a single-vehicle crash at 2:30 p.m. today, Oct. 17, has claimed the life of a Florence man.According to Troopers, Jarnais Montes Porter, 28, was killed when the 2007 Lincoln MKZ, in which he was a passenger, ran off the roadway, struck the median and overturned.

Porter was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the Lincoln, Larissa Noelle Bowlin, 24, of Killen, who was not wearing a seatbelt, was ejected and transported to an area hospital for treatment of her injuries.

The crash occurred on U.S. 72 inside the Killen City Limits.

At the time of the incident, Bowlin was being pursued by an officer from the Killen Police Department, which requested Alabama State Troopers investigate the crash.

Alabama State Troopers continue to investigate the incident.

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Ron Craig: The devil is not going to volunteer to stop stealing, killing, and destroying

Staff — Mon, 21 Aug 2017 17:25:52 +0000

Reverend Ron Craig

The foundational biblical answer to the concern about the part God plays in world issues today is that, He has already done ALL He is going to do about the devil until the end of this age. Hebrews 2:14 says that through His death Jesus rendered ineffective (the literal Greek) him who had the power of death, that is, the devil. That happened almost 2000 years ago. Our Lord prophesied in John 12:31-32 that through His cross-event, the ruler of this world (system) would be cast out. Second Corinthians 4:4 speaks of the god of this world (or age). That is obviously Satan, who is the same spirit that works in the children of disobedience (Ephesians 2:2). Well, Jesus Christ did die on the cross, so the devil was cast out way back then; just as Jesus promised. Thus, the devil has been an outcast ever since those days; and nothing since has changed Satan’s condition or position. John 16:11 tells us that the Holy Spirit was sent to reveal that the prince of this world, that is the devil, has been judged. In addition to that, Colossians 1:13 assures believers that we have been delivered from the power of darkness—a description of Satan’s kingdom.

In light of all these revealing Scripture passages, it ought to be evident that we cannot expect God to do any more than He has already done to counteract the devil’s destructive agenda. And, we know the devil is not going to volunteer to stop stealing, killing and destroying (John 10:10). So, what is the answer to this dilemma? Who is responsible to do something about the world’s problems? Fasten your seat belt for more Bible Truth concerning this issue for next time.

(If you are not a committed member of some other Christian fellowship, you are invited to visit Living Way Fellowship at 2041 County Road 73, in Killen area. From Killen, going north on US 43, turn right on County Road 73 and go 2 and 1/2 miles. We are on the right. You can’t miss the sign out front—Living Way Fellowship. Sunday 10:00 A.M., Wednesday 7:00 P.M. Ron Craig is the pastor, teacher, and Christian book author. Contact us at ronwritercraig@gmail.com, or log onto our church website at www.livingwayfellowshiponline.org.)

Emergency personnel at scene of shooting in Killen

Staff — Mon, 23 Jan 2017 17:11:30 +0000

KILLEN-Police and emergency personnel are on the scene of a shooting where two people were killed.

Police tell the Shoals Insider it appears to be a murder-suicide.

The incident occurred on Westfork Drive.

Lauderdale County Sheriff’s Department and Florence Police are assisting .

More details as they become available.

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UPDATE: Man still barricaded in motel room, still possible hostages in room

Staff — Thu, 06 Oct 2016 16:15:17 +0000

KILLEN-According to police, a man is still hold up in a room at the Motel 8 on Emerald Beach in Killen. Multiple law enforcement agencies are on the scene of a possible hostage situation. Management for the motel tells the Shoals Insider three people were in the room, two people and the gunman for a total of three people in the room.

Due to the incident, over thirty people had to be evacuated from the motel this morning after shots were fired. Brooks High School was also put on lockdown because of the situation.

The gunman is wanted on four failure to appear warrants, the gunman reportedly started firing at police officers around 6:30am today when police attempted to serve the FTA warrants.