79 Years A Preacher

We're pleased to announce the release of May the Work I've Done Speak for Me, Volume One, by Graham Q. McGill, editing and compiled by Alma L. Carr-Jones.

Tennessee pastor Graham Q. McGill has been preaching for 79 years.

May the Work I've Done Speak for Me is a collection of his timeless sermons, outlines and sermonettes that offer wisdom, guidance, and challenges for today's modern church.

Bro. McGill also includes two Marriage Ceremony examples with his sermons.

The collection will be published in two volumes - this is the first volume, with the second volume releasing later in 2024.

About the Author: 

On October 1, 1927, a baby boy was born to the union of Edmund Lewis and Laura Lee Wallace McGill of Duck River, Hickman Co., TN. The baby was later to be known as Graham Quitman McGill.

He grew up on a farm, attending church and elementary school in the Center Star community. He attended O.H. Bernard High School in Centerville, TN and finally to Nashville Christian Institute in Nashville, TN.

By the time he went to NCI, he was already preaching on a limited basis. But at NCI he took some special studies and began preaching on a more regular basis.

His preaching career, having spanned some 79 years, has covered a wide area, beginning with congregations in Middle Tennessee: his home church; Ft. Cooper, Primm Springs, TN; Arrow Rock, Williamsport, TN; Gaines St., Lawrenceburg, TN; Columbia Ave., Centerville, TN; Dry Fork, Hampshire, TN; Pleasant Union, Hampshire TN; Burns Spring, Columbia, TN; Broadway St., Mt. Pleasant, TN; Allison Ave., Hohenwald, TN; Linden, TN. His labors later spread to Martin, TN; Union City, TN; Kenton, TN; Paducah, Ky, Brookport, II; and St. Louis, MO. Through his efforts, the church in Kenton had its beginning. He also established the church in Kellar, VA and helped in establishing congregations at Hohenwald, Linden, and Booker Ridge, Hampshire. More than half of his preaching career has been spent at Vine St. Church of Christ in Union City, Tennessee, where he has been since 1971.

His work has carried him into 25 States and numerous cities. He has appeared on National and Local Lectureships and has been involved in Radio and TV broadcasting. Hundreds obeyed the gospel through his teaching.

Wherever he has lived he has been involved in civic and community affairs.

From the back cover:

A poem by Alma L. Carr-Jones:

Just a Country Preacher

He says he is just a country preacher

Who does what he can to reach the masses

But we look upon him as a friend and teacher

Who educates many through various Bible classes.

Graham Q. McGill

Minister, brother, advisor, and friend

He’s traveled over this brotherhood

Of ours, time and time again.

“May the Work I’ve Done Speak for Me”

Is his favorite song 

Well, friend let me remind you

That your song is being sung 

One precious verse at a time

So, are you daring to emulate Him

By living right, caring for, and teaching mankind?

As Brother McGill would say

Get and stay prepared, in order

That the work you do and/or have done 

Will speak for you 

When the last verse/chorus 

Of your work has been sung.

About Alma L. Carr-Jones:

 Alma L. Carr-Jones, born in Memphis, TN to Lula M. Carr, a preacher’s daughter, says she never dreamed that her words would be used to give the masses hope in such times. She makes her home in McKenzie, TN, living out her life's motto of, "Doing What I Can, While I Can with Care." 

Alma is a retired educator, and minister's wife who has been spoken of by her former colleagues and church members alike, as "having a heart of gold." Since she has retired from teaching, she says that to breathe is to write, cook, and crochet. Though she can write whatever is asked of her, she prefers to write words of encouragement for mankind and words of praise and thanks to the Lord for His love of mankind. 

Alma is a successful author who has produced 12 books to date, the latest of which is Excelsior, poetry of praise and inspiration. Most of her books are available as audio books. Alma attributes all that she has accomplished to GOD, and this belief is reflected in the silver medallion that she wears around her neck. 

Through her work as an author/poet, Alma says that she is proclaiming her love for GOD, His love for mankind, and her love for her fellowman by shouting from “the tallest mountain in her world.” Since she is a firm believer in Isaiah 50:4, Alma infuses hope and encouragement in her work.

Alma's books can be found on her Author Page.

Two New Releases in Time for Gift-Giving!

We're excited to announce the release of TWO new books by author Alma L. Carr-Jones.

About Bear the Good News

Do we praise Him enough for all the things He has done in our lives?

No matter how hard life may be at times, let's dwell on the positive things in our lives, learn from the not so nice things and above all, remember that we work for a greater reward. Let us keep showing optimism and love, no matter what life throws our way.

Bear the Good News seeks to underscore the love that GOD has for us, thereby renewing, rebuilding, and strengthening our hope. It serves to remind us that, because we know the true love of GOD, we should lead by optimistic example. This means staying prayerful and upbeat because we have a history with Our FATHER, GOD. We, as Christians, are called, compelled, commanded to bear the Good News of Jesus's life, death, and resurrection, even in the midst of turmoil.

Bear the Good News offers lessons, applications, discussion questions, and lyrical prayer poetry to help strengthen your faith walk. Come along for the journey and be encouraged by the author's timely stories and rock-solid faith. She will challenge, inspire, and motivate you to live your best life, starting today!

And one day, that promised reward will be ours.

Available on Amazon in paperback and on Kindle, and by request from most major booksellers.

About Renewal of Joy

What do you do when you figure out that the adversary has chosen you for an onslaught?

We all need a pick-me-up in these trying times. Motivational and inspirational author and speaker has penned a book of poems and devotionals to meet that need.

Her words, stories, and poems will soothe all that is chaotic in your world, and will help renew the joy that has been buried deep within.

Sister Alma's voice will encourage you, inspire you, and soothe you. Her prayer for you is this: "May your soul be blessed, your spirit renewed, and your joy heightened as you partake of this offering given to you for the glory of GOD."

Available on Amazon in paperback and on Kindle, and by request from most major booksellers. Also now available as an audiobook from Audible.

About the Author

Alma L. Carr-Jones, a beloved educator, poet/author, a retired educator and a motivational speaker, lives in McKenzie, TN. She is a successful author of nine books to date. Alma loves to write because, as she is fond of saying, “It is something I was meant to do.” 

She is:

• An Avid Inspirational Daily Blog Writer www.almacarr-jonescorner.blogspot.com  

• A Highly Acclaimed Retired Teacher of 30 Years

• Author of Nine Books

• A Preacher’s Wife of 40 years

• A w.o.w. (woman of work for the MASTER’s use)

This Christian lady is one who really tries to live up to her motto of “Doing What I Can, While I Can.” Since she is quite busy doing whatever her hands find to do, that old saying of wearing out instead of rusting out will be true of her. She says she wants to have made a difference in the lives of her fellowmen and to have built a legacy that will still speak, even after she is planted in the ground. 

To have the treasure of this woman’s work in your home is to have a loving dose of life as viewed from the eyes of a preacher’s daughter’s daughter and the wife of a preacher. This woman has a heart of gold with arms big enough and ears tender enough to help any soul stay encouraged as they make their way toward Heaven. Alma is such a jewel of a woman that she says, when you see her doing something that you admire, “Don’t get it twisted; it is not me, but the glory of GOD shining through me.” 

Latest Release: Get Yourself Up

We're excited to announce our latest release, Get Yourself Up: Motivation and Inspiration to Keep Pressing Forward for the Next Generation by Alma L. Carr-Jones.

UPDATE: Get Yourself Up is now available as an audiobook on Audible.

About the book:

From a Kept Child who Keeps on Keeping On

The cup of author Alma L. Carr-Jones runs over with the need to tell her story about God’s lovingkindness, justice, and righteousness!

We present to you The Tallest Mountain in My World Inspirational Series, with this first book in the series, Get Yourself Up. 

Inside, you’ll discover Sister Alma’s inspirational pieces, written with her delightful and warm voice that makes you feel like she’s your new best friend. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, you’ll sigh, and you’ll pray as her stories envelop you, while entertaining, inspiring, and motivating you every step of the way.

From Sister Alma, “When folk and situations didn’t turn out the way I thought they would, God kept me and He’s keeping me still. When disappointment threatened to take me down, God kept me and is keeping me still. When diabetes invaded my body, He kept me and is keeping me still. When I thought I was in the know in a given situation and it turned out I was on the outside and didn’t know anything, He kept me and is keeping me still.”

Come into Sister Alma’s world and let her experiences and testimony minister to your weary soul. 

About the Author:

Alma L. Carr-Jones, a beloved educator, poet/author, a retired educator and a motivational speaker, lives in McKenzie, TN. She is a successful author of nine books to date. Alma loves to write because, as she is fond of saying, “It is something I was meant to do.” 

She is:

• An Avid Inspirational Daily Blog Writer grammyalmascorner.com

• A Highly Acclaimed Retired Teacher of 30 Years

• Author of Nine Books

• A Preacher’s Wife of 40 years

• A w.o.w. (woman of work for the MASTER’s use)

This Christian lady is one who really tries to live up to her motto of “Doing What I Can, While I Can.” Since she is quite busy doing whatever her hands find to do, that old saying of wearing out instead of rusting out will be true of her. She says she wants to have made a difference in the lives of her fellowmen and to have built a legacy that will still speak, even after she is planted in the ground. 

To have the treasure of this woman’s work in your home is to have a loving dose of life as viewed from the eyes of a preacher’s daughter’s daughter and the wife of a preacher. This woman has a heart of gold with arms big enough and ears tender enough to help any soul stay encouraged as they make their way toward Heaven. Alma is such a jewel of a woman that she says, when you see her doing something that you admire, “Don’t get it twisted; it is not me, but the glory of GOD shining through me.” 

Get Yourself Up is available on Amazon in paperback and on Kindle and as an audiobook on Audible.

Look for the next books in the series, Lift Up Your Voice and Bear the Good News, releasing later this year.