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Contents J U LY 2 0 2 0

GoodNews from the Pastor’s Desk

6 Monument To A Pest

by Dr. James Rushing

GoodNews for Kids

8 Obeying God

by Calia Russell

GoodNews on Money Matters

10 Proximity—Be There

by Andrew Lee

GoodNews for Men

12 Keep The Peace

by Nelson Haynes

GoodNews for Women

14 The New Me

by Terrie Ruff

GoodNews for Parents

18 An Ordinary Sunday

by Virginia Piper

GoodNews for Life

20 Not Alone

by Zebbie Brewster

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22 Cervantes Painting GoodNews for Health & Fitness

24 Stress and The Body

by Dr. Zach Walker

GoodNews for Teens

26 Who Am I?

by Janise Copeman

GoodNews from the Physician’s Desk

28 Giving Back Through Volunteerism

GoodNews on Honor

30 Honor Thy Father And Mother

by Selina Davis

GoodNews for Everyone

32 Be Still

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by Rhonda Lane

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34 God’s Covenant

by Heather Lowe

GoodNews for Everyone

36 Word Power!

by Mary Coppage

GoodNews for Everyone

38 Wait For The Lord

by Eliza McNelly

GoodNews for Everyone

40 Be Strong And Courageous

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by James Whaley

GoodNews for your Taste Buds

42 Surviving the Pandemic from the Kitchen

by Angie Parris

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Monument To A Pest

E

by Dr. James Rushing

nterprise, Alabama, is home to a unique monument. In the center of the cobblestone intersection, where North Main meets South Main and where East College becomes

West College, stands a 13-foot monument. The monument is a woman standing on a pedestal. Around the base there is a fountain. The woman stands adorned in a flowing robe with her arms lifted above her head. In her hands she holds a bowl.

In the bowl is a smaller pedestal, and on the smaller pedestal you will find—wait for it—a large replica of a boll weevil insect.

Italian style meets redneck fashion. There must be a story.

In the 19th and first part of the 20th centuries, cotton was the main crop around Enterprise and in most of the South. In 1915, the boll weevil insect invaded the South, and by 1918, farmers were having entire crops destroyed by the insect.

Because of that tiny pest, Enterprise farmers diversified and began raising peanuts. Devastation led to diversification, which led to prosperity. In honor of the insect, the city dedicated the monument on December 11, 1919. The monument inscription reads, “In profound appreciation of the Boll Weevil and what it has done as the herald of prosperity this monument was erected by the citizens of Enterprise, Coffee County, Alabama.”

The COVID-19 Coronavirus has brought challenges and difficulties to our city, country, and world. It could also lead to greater days ahead. For those who are anxious or fearful, consider three important responses during troubling times: 1. Look to the right source (Mark 4:35-39).

When the disciples were caught in a storm on the Sea of Galilee, they first looked to their vast experience and physical abilities. Realized the storm was bigger than they, the disciples turned to Jesus, who spoke peace that provided a great calm.

Read Psalm 46:1-3.

2. Listen to the right voice (Matthew 14:22-33).

On another occasion, the disciples were in a storm on the Sea of Galilee, and Jesus came walking to them on the water.

When they cried out in fear, Jesus spoke to them, “Be of good cheer; it is I; be not afraid.” They found the “I” in the middle of the storm. Read Joshua 1:9.

3. Learn the right lessons (James 1:2-4).

Some final observations: • Challenges can force us to makes changes we would not otherwise consider.

• Challenges can help realign our priorities and remember what is truly important.

• Challenges cause us to think outside the box.

• Challenges test what we think we know.

• Challenges make us better.

For several months, I have been meeting some of my church members at 5:00 a.m. each Tuesday to pray for revival. Since transitioning to online prayer meetings, we have been able to invite missionaries to join us from all over the world. I guess it took a difficulty to get me out of my box.

This too shall pass, and we will be better for the struggle.

teach us patience, patience matures us, and maturity equips us.

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About The Author

As James wrote to believers scattered from their homeland, he reminded them of how testing can accomplish good things. Tests

Dr. James Rushing is the pastor of Temple Baptist Church of Chattanooga at 3200 Rossville Blvd.

Chattanooga, TN. He and Lynda have enjoyed 35 years of marriage and ministry together. Feel free to contact him at JPRushing@gmail.com.

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Obeying God

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by Calia Russell

ave you ever avoided a situation due to the opinions

along. I had an immediate change in mood. I knew it didn’t

of others? This can be a good or bad thing. Most of

feel right, but I continued. My mom noticed and mouthed,

us carry a trait to stay away from things we know

“I’m gonna get you.” If you don’t know what that means, it

are wrong. Personally, I like to stay within the boundaries of good, but most of the time, my flesh and spirit fight. I have a

means I’m going to get in serious trouble.

After she said that, we went to children’s church. We did

story I’d like to share with you so you can better understand

our normal service, but at the end, we prayed. Out of fear, I

why I believe this so strongly.

asked to pray. I prayed that I wouldn’t get a spanking. My

My church, Eleven 22, is where the story begins.

niece took advantage of this and told my mom everything

We started going there on March 10, 2019. I had a great

to get on her better side. Thankfully she did, or I wouldn’t

relationship with the Lord, but I always felt something was

have learned this lesson. She gave me a long talk explaining

missing. Now that I’m older, I know what that is, but that

that it wasn’t about anyone else: just me and God. I didn’t

will come later. Our church has an amazing choir. My mom

completely understand what that meant, but when she

is in that choir. Back then, I thought she

finished, I didn’t get in serious trouble.

bugged me to clap my hands for the entertainment of the church. I had put further thought into this, and

The following Sunday, I had to go to the front again.

This time, I listened to the better suggestion and praised. And after that, not once did I think about

it seemed like my mind had two

anyone else but the Lord. I felt closer to Him than I

sides. One was that you can just

ever had before. I felt the need to cry. But my flesh

praise the Lord and clap. Another

took over, and I didn’t. Writing this now brings

side was ignorantly thinking, “Don’t clap; just stare.” And of course, that Wednesday, that’s exactly what I did.

At church, before praise and worship, our worship leader said, “Everyone, please come to the front.” Back then, I used to value the opinions of others, and this was one of those situations when my flesh and

pain to the things I’ve missed because of that. But without it, I might have made the mistake later in life, so I’m thankful.

To conclude, never let your flesh take over your relationship with the Lord, like I did, because it feels amazing to be connected with everlasting love unlike anyone else’s. He will always be there for you in your toughest times; no matter how

spirit were having a debate.

much hatred you put toward

My friend Ma’Ryah and

Him, He still loves you. Talk to

my mom encouraged me

Him, read His Word, and feel

to come to the front. We

the love and strength He puts

started praise and worship.

over your life.

And of course, being a my plan not to praise for the first song, but then the second song came

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About The Author

child, I had forgotten about Calia Russell is a fifth-grader at Black Fox Elementary. She attends Eleven22 Church.

She loves to write and sing.

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en Coleman, a regular on the Dave Ramsey radio show, authored a book last year titled The Proximity Principle which emphasizes the importance of putting yourself in close proximity to others who are working in the career field where you would like to work, with an eye toward landing a fulfilling career. While Coleman’s book is aimed toward those seeking a more rewarding career, the proximity principle—as a concept—is applicable to financial success, as well as numerous other aspects of life.

For example, those wishing to lose weight and get fit need to be in the presence of other fit people to watch and learn and ask questions. I’ve talked with numerous people who were unhappily single, yet they never put themselves in situations (i.e.—singles groups at church) to meet potential life partners but rather sat home night after night hoping Mister or Miss Right would appear magically at their doorstep. The proximity principle dictates that we greatly increase our chances of success by intentionally putting ourselves in a position to meet those whom we want to emulate, or those who can help us achieve our goals.

Woody Allen once quipped, “Eighty percent of life is just showing up,” and while this may sound glib, there is some truth to it. By simply showing up and putting yourself in the right place (even if it’s not necessarily the “right time”), you enhance your chances for success. Once you know what your financial goals are, look around for people whom it would be advantageous to meet and pick their brain regarding how they handle their finances, how they balance risks and rewards, and what lessons they have learned along the way.

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heard this adage repeated: “Never take advice from someone you wouldn’t want to trade places with.” Or, to put my spin on it, “Never take financial advice from someone whose net worth is less than yours.” Beware of smoke and mirrors when ascertaining whether someone is a financial success. That luxury SUV and designer clothes may be signs of financial success—or they may be signs of excessive consumer debt and no real wealth.

Once you have identified those with whom you wish to network, don’t waste time. Life is too short. Put yourself out there and meet as many people as you can; tell them your financial goals and plans, and then listen to their feedback. Don’t get discouraged, and ask God to give you wisdom and discernment to understand and to evaluate their feedback. Consider the difference between sharing your financial goals with someone who is more successful than you, as opposed to telling these goals to those who are less financially successful. Often, the latter group (usually family and friends) respond with discouragement rather than encouragement. After all, they are likely unknowledgeable about how to achieve financial success, and may even resent your ambitions. But those who have achieved what you hope to achieve will more than likely offer words of encouraging, practical advice. The key is to put yourself in close proximity to these people. Then, once you have networked with them, be sure not only to listen to what they have to say, but also to show that you are a person who is willing to take some action to improve your financial situation. James 1:22 reminds us to “be doers of the word, and not hearers only,” and we should likewise act on wise counsel.

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by Nelson Haynes

y “Me-Ma” wore one type of perfume. I

felt the solid flesh and bone of him, smelled the smell of

remember the whiff of her when I bent down

him?” (Secrets in the Dark)

to hug her neck as she sat in her favorite chair.

What I would give to be able to bend down and embrace her one more time. What would it be like to hold her hand

We’ve wished it. “Oh, if I could see Jesus in real time.”

But would it help our faith for the long haul?

I can’t say life gets easier just because someone comes up

anew, to look her in the eyes, and pick up where we left off

to me and says “Keep the faith.” That sounds generic. Faith

discussing life and its perils. Oh, if I could see Me-Ma again.

is a big thing and when you look at the entire race of the Christian life all at once it’s overwhelming.

I think we should tell folks who are having a rough go of it to “Keep the pace.” Since Jesus told us not to worry about tomorrow we need to focus on the day at hand.

My wife and I walk over two miles in our neighborhood every evening. We keep a good pace going up and down hills, never stopping until we reach home. The journey of the Christian life is not one of speed, but a faithful-steady pace.

However, we honestly long for a sign from above to get us through. We wanna know we’re on the right track when our prayers aren’t answered.

We hunger for people who really care. They’re few and

Oswald Chambers, wrote, “God can do nothing for

far between. The ones who sacrifice their time and really

me until I get to the limit of the possible.” Yeah, I’d love

listen, who are unafraid of inconvenience, and extend their

to actually see my Me-Ma and my Jesus when my world

caring touch.

or the year like 2020 seems impossible, after I’ve prayed

Jesus touched the hemorrhaging woman, the woman caught in adultery, the blind, and people plagued with leprosy. He cares.

The late Frederick Buechner wrote, “What did it feel like to be near enough to touch him if you dared? If his eyes happened to meet yours for a moment, what would you say if you could find the right words for saying it, and how

and prayed.

But Chambers adds, “Jesus never mentioned unanswered prayer. He had the boundless certainty that prayer is always answered. Paul said, “Never stop praying.”

(I Thessalonians 5:17, NLT) As you face this day, keep the pace, praying every step of the way.

would he answer you if he could so much as hear you in moment as he tried to shoulder his way out of the crowd he brushed against you so that for a second or two you actually

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the midst of all the babbling and jostling? What if just for a

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The New Me

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herefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new

and I smiled. I looked different. I could really see me. The

creation; old things have passed away; behold, all

old version of Terrie was gone, and the new version of Terrie

things have become new” (2 Corinthians 5:17).

had arrived!

It had been a long and busy week. I had been

As I walked out of the salon that evening, I realized that

experimenting with natural hairstyles, and being the novice

like my new hairstyle, as I allow my Soul Stylist to add His

that I am, I was ready to be pampered by a professional

creative, experienced, and seasoned touches to my life, He

stylist, so I called JD. She sounded happy to hear from me,

will cut away the residue of sin, hurt, and failure from my

and we both expressed excitement about seeing each other

life. He will sweep away my doubts and fears, casting them

again. I told her that I was ready for “some color” and a

into the sea of forgetfulness. My Soul Stylist will color my

nice, easy style. I couldn’t wait to see what she had in store

life with a refreshing glow and shine so that everyone who

for me!

Once at the salon, I went to JD’s chair in the back, and she told me that she had seen a style on a woman with a dark complexion like mine and wondered who she could give this style to, and there I was: a sister with a dark complexion in need of a new look. JD looked at me with a curious smile and asked me, “Do you trust me?”

My response was, “Of course I trust you!” and with that confident trust in her styling ability that I had experienced over the years, I told JD to do what she wanted.

She first began by cutting my hair.

Everything that I didn’t need for the new look I wanted was cut, swept away into a dustpan, and purposefully dumped into a trash can. Then she colored

sees me will see Him. My Soul Stylist will condition my life

my hair, folding into my hair a new dimension of shine and

with His cleansing blood that cleans me up, nourishes, and

glow. Next was shampoo and conditioning for my hair,

strengthens me for life’s expected and unexpected battles.

cleansing, nourishing, and strengthening my hair for the

And my Soul Stylist will give me a spiritual makeover like

protection it would need as I faced the outside elements.

no other, for it will fit me for eternity, all because I trust

Lastly, she styled my hair simply, yet beautifully by using

Him, and the results are amazing. So the next time you turn

the palms of her seasoned hairstyling hands, creating a

toward me, you can be confident that it’s the new me that

releasing of my natural curl patterns hidden by years of hair

you see!

chemical dependency! Now the moment had arrived: it was

Describe the “new” you!

time to look into the mirror and see the results. As JD turned expectation that I opened my eyes and looked in the mirror,

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About The Author

the styling chair toward the mirror, it was with confident

Terrie E. Ruff is a public speaker, soloist and inspirational author. She is an active member of the Orchard Park SDA Church in Chattanooga.

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Gò0dNews for Parents

An Ordinary Sunday

I

by Virginia Piper

t was a day when winter was trying to be pushed out by the warmer weather of an early spring. We had arrived at church in time to get settled in our usual seats.

The music of praise and worship swelled, boasting voices singing to an audience of One, each carrying parts of their wounded or joyous hearts to present to God as a sacrifice of praise. Sitting in church surrounded by those whom God has sent to this body, all of a sudden, tears welled up in my eyes and spilled onto my blouse.

I was overwhelmed by the goodness of God and the miraculous work He was doing at Christ First Church which had started years prior to its even being planted.

My church caters to those whom other churches time and again have shown they don’t want or can’t take the time to minister to. Perhaps they don’t look far enough into the community to recognize the need even being there. It’s easy to miss or ignore the people on the fringes. Their voices have been silenced by our idea of what acceptable humanity looks like. Often, these are viewed 18 // July 2020

as the throwaways. The weak. The unlovely.

Those who can be difficult to love. Those who bring odd noises and obsessive movements.

Those whose dress is unexpected or messy.

Those who may bring an unpleasant odor.

Those who may not understand “proper etiquette” at church. Those who talk loudly or who rock back and forth for seemingly no reason. Sometimes their brokenness is difficult to face.

What we fail to want to admit is that we are all broken: theirs is just more visible.

Sitting among the pews is my son. He has Down syndrome. Others have autism. There are some with sensory issues who struggle to participate. Some have difficulty focusing.

Still others have seizure disorders. Some are in wheelchairs. There are others who are challenged with mental health issues.

It is these voices that are raised in song.

It is these souls that are embraced and loved well. It is these who worship together sprinkled among the whole congregation.

Belonging.

It was an ordinary Sunday.

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Gò0dNews for Life

Not Alone

by Zebbie Brewster

J

ohn 16:33: “These things I have spoken unto you,

me. That contact meant so much. It reminded me that

that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye

I was not alone. That caring word they shared meant

shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I

more than they will ever know. My mom always told

have overcome the world.”

me that if God puts someone on your mind, then you

Have you ever had a really bad day, and you

need to take time and pray for them. You may not

wondered how things got so out of control and bad?

know what they might be going through, but God

It started out pretty well, but those phone calls kept

does. That quiet prompting could be the Holy Spirit

coming in with bad news.

You felt the pain of the person who was calling you and promised to pray for them and the situation, trying your best to remember that when things seemed so out of control, God was still in control. I remember hearing a preacher say that prayer is allowing God to get in the boat with you.

Out there in that storm with Him with you, you are not alone. That is what it is about fear: it makes you feel so alone in your pain. The whole world keeps going on, and you feel no

leading you to reach out for that person. I am thankful

one cares. You just need to be able to reach out to that

for those people who reach out to the Good Lord on

one caring, listening, loving soul.

my behalf in prayers.

When someone goes through the storm with you,

In this world, as the Scripture says above, ye shall

they know all about what is going on. They hear and

have tribulation; no one is exempt. I am so thankful

see all that you hear and see. They can feel your fear

that we can also have peace when we trust God to help

with you.

us through.

remembering in my mind the many events of the day, out of the blue, it seemed friends started contacting

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About The Author

What I was so amazed about was as I sat that night, Zebbie Brewster resides in Summerville, Georgia. She is an active member at Perennial Springs Baptist Church.

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Gò0dNews for Health & Fitness

Stress and The Body tress isn’t a new idea for anyone of us; however how much do we really know about stress and what it does to the body? Stress actually isnt bad for the body, it is stress that we cannot handle or unwanted stress that may affect us negatively. We are constantly putting stress on our bodies. This can be in the form of eating when the body has to produce different hormones, excite different organs/glands, and produce energy to breakdown the food.

It can also be when we are working-out when sweat glands have to work more and the cardiovascular system has to respond to what we are doing. Everyday stress can be good, but what happens if we cannot handle everyday stress, or unwanted stress creeps up in our lives?

On the most basic level when the body comes in contact when a particular stress it will try to maintain homeostasis ( balancing the body where it naturally should be).

This is where the different body systems come in and do there job(s), from producing different hormones (cortisol, cortisone, epinephrine, etc) to activating cardiovascular or immunological systems. The key issue to remember is that the BRAIN is responsible for every single one of these interactions!

If the brain cannot handle the stressor it will immediately start having issues with breathing, producing more hormones then there should be, increase hear rate, etc. We need to make sure that we are taking care of our brain and nervous system.

Yoga, breathing exercises, chiropractic neurology, massage, Tai-Chi, acupuncture, food intake, exercising, and just talking and laughing with loved ones are just some tools that can be used to help return to homeostasis.

Chronic stress that the body cannot handle is what we really do not like. This is when, just like described above, different body systems work over time and can experience the following: • Feel drained • Run down

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• Constantly fatigued • Hold onto adipose tissue (fat) more • Trouble concentrating • Aches/pain • Inability to sleep • Concentration issues • Even sexual dysfunction(s) occur These may describe you or someone you know. These are individuals that haven’t done anything new, working out more or hard a major injury, but a lot of these symptoms

seem to just come on instantly. It may feel like this, but I can promise you that the body has been trying to tell you that it is feeling run down but you may not have been listening.

This is why the above mentioned modalities may help because they may be relaxing muscles, helping with letting go of the stressors, or targeting the brain in a way that is allowing it to get back to homeostasis. Make sure you are taking care of your brain, so it can do the same for you!

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Dr. Zach Walker is a chiropractic neurologist in the Ringgold, Georgia, area. He utilizes a chiropractic brain-based module to help his patients. He is the owner of BrainSpineConnection.

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Who Am I?

T

by Janise Copeman

oday, we are so fascinated with finding out who we

It is so true that we can be completely opposite of our

are. With the explosion of ancestry.com or DNA kits,

families, but so often we can hear things like, “wow you

we all are so curious to know more about what makes

are just like your mother, or your father.” Or people say,

us tick. People do a family tree and search way back to find

“the grape doesn’t fall far from the vine.” That’s why it is so

out more about their heritage, which may take hours or even

important to ask the Lord to examine us and not compare to

years of researching.

who and what others are doing. Sometimes, I see myself one

Sometimes, we think we know ourselves, which may be good or bad depending on how we view ourselves, our selfesteem, and other circumstances that we are faced with. Other people can see us differently and see things in us that we

way and when I read His Word, the Lord challenges me to be more like Him, which is my daily desire.

Our best role model is Jesus. We cannot compare ourselves with anyone greater or more admirable example of a person to walk after. Then there are times, to feel accepted, or under peer pressure, we may try to fit into a mold or be something we are not, or were never meant to be. How sad it is to feel pressure or expectations, when we were never meant to be a cheap imitation or replica of someone else, but instead we were designed our own unique person.

We have to be true to ourselves and the Lord, asking Him what is it that He wants to do in our lives. We are all created so perfectly, woven in His hands and we are always being molded and shaped like clay. For He is the potter, we are the clay. We need to ask the Lord to melt us and mold us, into

never are even aware of. That’s why we have to ask the Lord to examine us, since our own views may be damaged from people, circumstances, past failures or successes and more.

You may have had so many words spoken over you,

who He wants us to be.

I encourage you today, as I myself ask the Lord to examine me, that He would show you how He sees you, that He would heal you, and you would find your true identity in Him. If you have never known the Lord in a real, personal

Sometimes we are just a collection of our circumstances.

relationship, I encourage you start a fresh and new beginning

How we see ourselves can be so involved with who we had

with Him, allowing God to mold you and make you into

as parents or as siblings, where we grew up, and under what

what He has for you.

circumstances/surroundings that we dealt with.

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About The Author

especially negative ones, that you start to believe them.

Janise Copeman lives in Trion,Georgia, is 49 years old, and she is blessed to be married to her soulmate for 26 years. She enjoys reading, writing, and encouraging others by spreading joy and love in the Lord.

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Giving Back Through Volunteerism

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ach year, Hamilton Health Care System honors a

• Patient Services Representative

Hamilton volunteer with a very special award called

• SICU (Surgical Intensive Care Unit)

the Eva McCamy Award. Eva McCamy was one of

Our volunteers are men and women of all ages,

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gentleness and servant leadership.

Gray Ladies were American Red Cross volunteers who provided non-medical services to sick, injured, and disabled patients in hospitals during World War II. One of the recent recipients of the Eva McCamy Award is Terr Ella Flood. Terr Ella has served as a volunteer at Hamilton for 11 years. She has worked over 4,985 hours at the Hamilton Medical Center information desk, in the gift shop, and wherever she is needed.

“After my husband passed away, a friend of mine who volunteered in the hospital gift shop asked me if I would be interested in volunteering with her. I’m so glad I said yes. I love to help people and it’s really been good for me to be around other people and not at

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• Hamilton Diabetes and Endocrinology Center

• Recognition events

• Hamilton Diagnostics Center

• Referral incentive

• Hamilton Hospice (patient and office support opportunities available)

Interested in volunteering at Hamilton Medical Center?

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Honor Thy Father And Mother

T

by Selina Davis

he Fifth Commandment, “Honor thy father and thy

loving and nurturing. I have never felt that sting of hurt

mother,” is probably one of my most-remembered

and abandonment from a parent. I wanted to speak God’s

Sunday school lessons from my childhood. As a

truth and make sure I came from a place of love, not letting

child, I remember thinking this was one of the easiest to

personal feelings get in the way. However, I kept getting

keep. When Moses brought the commandments down from

stuck on the word honor. The definition of honor requires us

Mt. Sinai, he brought the first covenant between a parent

to give high respect and esteem. I couldn’t help but wonder

and a child(ren): a parent’s commitment to love and nurture

if this relationship ever rose to this level. I am a mother

their child, a commitment to help keep their child safe. In

and a daughter and have looked through both lenses and wanted to give her a biblical model to follow.

After researching Scripture, I came up with six foundational principles to share with her regarding her father: 1: Pray for him 2: Be a Christian model 3: See to his essential needs 4: Look for common ground—establish boundaries or a safe zone where you don’t reflect on past hurts 5: Refuse to speak ill of your father 6: Forgive him as God has forgiven us. God will help you with this.

The reward of honoring your parents is told in Ephesians 6:3: “That it may be well with thee, and thou mayest live long on the earth.” If we are willing to make efforts to honor our parents, we are honoring God. As I followed up with my friend months

return, a child would respect and honor their parent.

After having a conversation with a friend regarding

later, I am reminded of God’s faithfulness. Over time, she has slowly established a relationship with her earthly father.

her dread over Father’s Day, I was quick to realize this

They have forgiven each other and left the past in the past,

commandment did not come so easily for others. She

just as God leaves our past behind us. By doing this, they

spoke of hurt, abandonment, and a severed relationship

are honoring God and His commandments. God has given

with her earthly father. During this conversation, she

us what we don’t deserve: His grace and mercy.

asked, “How am I to honor a man who was abusive to me consider myself blessed to have parents who were both

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Be Still was born a week late and I've been trying to catch up to this ever faster moving modern world ever since.

It didn't help that my parents were slow. They weren't slow in intellect, far from it. They were two of the smartest, wisest people I've ever been privileged to know. They were, however, slow in their intentionality about life. They took the time to savor the joy and opportunity of learning in every situation that presented itself to them.

Warm summer evenings spent sitting and talking on our front porch about the past, the present, and the future as the twilight slowly enveloped them was one of their favorite pastimes.

Observing nature was another avocation. My father once interrupted a busy day of chores to dissect and study the intricate architecture of an abandoned wasp nest along with my mother and myself. We took the time to absorb the wonder of God's creation in it's many layers and connecting pillars. My mother and I also spent another warm, late summer evening sitting on my grandmother's back steps watching wandering stars shoot across her pasture singing a sizzling song as part of a meteor shower. They were like fireworks from the inventor of fire Himself.

Scientific experts have recently discovered whole new lanes of God's natural bounty during this current pandemic

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crisis and shutdown. Seismologists have discovered never before measurable movements of the earth unmasked solely because of the newfound stillness of humanity.

Astronomers, too, have noticed celestial artwork not normally visible because there were no planes to force the stars to play hide and seek from our eyes.

When the world is up and running, we humans are always making noise with our automobile traffic, we leave the lights on in an attempt to void the night only to obscure the illumination of the stars, and we build skyscrapers to obscure the trees and the mountains we so eagerly seek to find with our cars and our airplanes.

Stop, look, and listen. Stop rushing out the door or rushing to judgment. Look at the faces of your loved ones.

Listen to the songs of birds.

Stop and catch a falling star. Stop and catch your breath. Stop and catch a glimpse of God. Psalm 46:10 says, “Be still and know that I am God.” I still live my life in the slow lane, just where I want to be. I feel as if I've finally caught up with the world or maybe it’s finally caught up with me.

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by Heather Lowe

n November 7, 2018, the Lord revealed Himself to me in a very special way. I was working in Woodstock as a pension analyst and I was making the long drive home. It was pouring down rain and my heart was so heavy because I realized that I had been on a journey of seeking the Truth and pursuing my calling to be a life purpose coach for 7 years and I had lost everything in the process including my marriage. I was caught between New Age beliefs and Christianity and I wondered how much more I would have to lose to find the truth, but I had nothing left.

When I realized all this, I called out to God and I asked Him if His son, Jesus Christ, had been my guide for the past 7 years and I also told Him to show me the Truth if He wanted me to do what He called me to do in the name of Jesus to honor and glorify His name. Right after that prayer, I realized something so simple - that I could just decide that Jesus had been my guide all those years and give Him the honor and glory for leading me...and that’s what I decided to do.

In that moment, I recommitted my life to Christ. Right when I made that decision, I made a turn at a stop light and I could see that behind me was a fully-formed, vibrant double-rainbow. I took some pictures of it and the next day, I noticed something incredible. When I looked closer at the last picture I took, I noticed that the rainbow was pointing to a cross in the word COVENANT on a church sign. I was speechless. The Lord confirmed the Truth of the gospel to me that day. He had been leading me to Himself the entire time. I rejected Jesus numerous times on my journey, but He never stopped pursuing me. Shortly after that my son and I were Baptized. At the start of the next year, I committed to read the entire Bible in 90 days and as I did, the Lord also restored my marriage. I had no idea who God really was until I read the Bible. I could finally understand and appreciate the sacrifice that both God and Jesus made to free us free from our sin, so that we could have a relationship with them and spend eternity in Heaven - and all we have to do is receive the free gift of salvation by believing and accepting Jesus as our Lord and Savior.

Since I’ve re-committed my life to Christ, I have innerpeace, love, purpose, and meaning because I allowed Him to

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meet my deepest inner needs. When Covid-19 hit, the Lord placed me with a team of Online spiritual coaches through the Groundwire ministry. I’m honored to be serving the Lord by leading others to Christ and offering life and spiritual guidance and prayer for others in crisis and I’m so grateful that he would use someone like me to do it. I had to lose everything to find Jesus again, but what I realized is that He is more than enough, He is everything that we need. We are all designed with a God-sized hole inside of us. Without Christ, we will try to fill ourselves up using anything from this broken world. The missing piece is and always will be Jesus - apart from Christ, I am nothing and can do nothing.

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Word Power!

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by Mary Coppage

he advent of any crisis brings with it its own terms

done. Those who keep their minds stayed on Him will be

and definitions. Some are new: “COVID-19,” for

kept in perfect PEACE (Isaiah 26:3). Don’t be distracted or

example. Others, such as “social distance,” are re-

deceived. The present generations seem to be enthralled by

engineered. Still others are words and terms sewn together

fables and fairy tales; the Gospel of Jesus Christ is neither. It

to best describe and communicate the things they portray:

is the power of God unto salvation to all who believe it. Let

“shelter at home” or “essential” and “non-essential”

no one make you ashamed of it or tempt you away from it,

businesses. Easily understood words and terms are very

but earnestly contend for the FAITH that was given to the

important to properly communicate to people essential and even life-saving information. We Christians are well aware of the necessity and the power of words. In the beginning was the Word. He was with God, He was God, and everything that was made was made by Him (John 1:1). Our faith came by hearing and hearing by the word of God (Romans 10:17). The word spoken by Jesus cleanses us (Ephesians 5:26; John 15:3), and the humble receiving of the engrafted word is able to save our souls (James 1:21). Since the knowledge and use of words are so very important in all things, let us check out, refresh, and add to our spiritual vocabulary.

Let’s start with this—BREATHE! Here lately, it’s almost

saints (Jude 3). God’s people everywhere have heard about

as though some strange thing has happened to us and we

the perilous times and people that shall be in the last days

are holding our breath, waiting for the next thing. Breathe

(Matthew 24; 2 Timothy 3). God tells us they must and will

and give God glory, thanks, and praise! The Lord God

come, but again and again, He reassures us through His

rules and reigns! The times may be uncertain, but our God

Word that He will not leave or forsake us (Deuteronomy

is not! Trust Him, have faith, and believe His Word and

31:6; Numbers 23:19; Hebrews 13:5; Isaiah 41:10).

promises! He is without equal or comparison; there is none

So STRENGTHEN and ENCOURAGE yourselves in

like Him and no God but Him. Trust in Him with all your

the Lord. Pray without ceasing and without doubting for all

heart; acknowledge Him in everything, and He will direct

men everywhere, and know that the effectual, fervent prayer

your path (Proverbs 3:5-6). He has set up and called the

of the righteous avails much. Hope thou in God; walk wisely

end of things from the beginning: “…from everlasting to

and worthy of your calling. USE YOUR WORDS!

everlasting, thou art God” (Psalm 90:2). your pure minds by way of remembrance. Do not fear, but remember who He is, what He said, and what He has

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Wait For The Lord

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by Eliza McNelly

his was the hardest Easter on record. Because of

now starting to feel the Lord stirring and responding and

Covid-19, our church body wasn’t able to meet in

breathing new life into her. She shared this verse with

person, and we didn’t get to be with our family.

some friends the other night: “I believe that I shall see the

That afternoon, my husband and I had to work through

goodness of the Lord in the land of the living. Wait for

an emotionally taxing issue in our relationship. And then,

the Lord; be strong, and let your heart take courage; wait

that night, a tornado ripped through Chattanooga and

for the Lord!” (Psalm 27:13-14). There is such hope in that

Cleveland, destroying homes and businesses, causing terror

first statement—“I shall see the goodness of the Lord”—

and anguish in our community and beyond. The contrast could not have been more acute.

Easter represents joy, life, optimism, and love, but April 12 embodied the opposite.

Where was the victory over death, represented by the empty tomb? Where was the hopefulness engendered by Christ’s resurrection? Where was the joy? It felt like at the point in time where I most expected God to speak life into the world, He was silent.

But this is not unfamiliar territory. If you are a Christfollower, you have probably experienced at least one time when God was confusingly

underscored by the silence in waiting for Him. My friend’s

silent, when His presence or responsiveness would have

waiting is turning from bitterness at what seems like God’s

changed everything. In fact, this is part of our liturgy just

absence into a patient optimism of expecting His goodness.

days before Resurrection Day: we remember Christ in the

Even though Easter has passed us on the calendar,

garden, pleading for His Father to say or do something—

perhaps we need to remind our souls that as in the example

anything—and again, as Jesus hangs on the cross, we hear

of God’s silence to Christ or the agonizing impassivity of

Him cry out to a reticent God. We consider the disciples’

Heaven while Jesus lay in a tomb, sometimes, all we can do

living in silent agony for three days. And yet—and yet!—we

is wait on the Lord for what He will do. And so in waiting,

know what happens next.

we hope and believe that we, too, will see His goodness.

I have a friend who has been through an incredibly question her faith at its core, yielding anger, agony, and tears. This has been going on for over a year, but she is

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About The Author

difficult season of silence, one that has caused her to Eliza McNelly works and serves at City Church in Chattanooga where her husband is the student pastor. She likes her coffee black, her music loud, and her waffles from Waffle House.

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Be Strong And Courageous E THE PEOPLE…when we hear those words, we begin to think about the Preamble to the Constitution of the United States of America! We know that the Constitution is an important part of our lives, ordained by our forefathers as guidelines and statutes for our future.

Moses, the Servant of God, had led the children of Israel through the wilderness and to the Jordan river with the Promised Land in sight. In the Book of Joshua chapter 1, God said to Joshua, “Moses my servant is dead; now therefore arise, go over this Jordan, thou, and all this people, unto the land which I do give to them, even to the children of Israel.”

God then gave Joshua instructions and guidelines for their future. In verses 7-9, He told Joshua, “Only be thou strong and very courageous, that thou mayest observe to do according to all the law, which Moses my servant commanded thee: turn not from it to the right hand or to the left, that thou mayest prosper withersoever thou goest.

This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success. Have not I commanded thee? Be

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strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the Lord thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.”

I believe those instructions apply to us in this day we are living in. In order to be prosperous and successful while serving God, there are guidelines we must follow. Of course, we know that the children of Israel were not always obedient and began to worship other idols. They had to be reminded numerous times how God had delivered them and how they had been brought out of bondage.

When Israel sinned, they had to bow down and cry out to the Lord for forgiveness, and God always heard their plea. 2 Chronicles 7:14 says, “If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.”

In Joshua 24, He gave the children of Israel a choice. He said, “Now therefore fear the Lord, and serve him in sincerity and in truth: and put away the gods which your fathers served on the other side of the flood, and in Egypt; and serve ye the Lord. And if it seem evil unto you to serve the Lord, choose you this day whom ye will serve; whether the gods which your fathers served that were on the other side of the flood, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land ye dwell: BUT AS FOR ME AND MY HOUSE, WE WILL SERVE THE LORD.” …WE THE PEOPLE…the children of God, the followers of Christ, have a decision to make. Will we stand with the world, worship their idols and sinful ways, and serve other gods? Or will we be strong and very courageous, stand up, and say, “AS FOR ME AND MY HOUSE, WE WILL SERVE THE LORD”?

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by James Whaley

Pastor James Whaley and his wife Wanda live in Dalton and have been ministering and spreading the Gospel of Jesus Christ for over 40 years.

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by Angie Parris

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don’t know about anyone else, but when I am stressed…I like to bake. There is nothing better than the smell of fresh bread rising and baking. There is nothing more intimidating as the thought of making fresh bread for anyone other than experienced bakers. I have found myself in the kitchen during this pandemic, looking for items to bake. The need for distraction has never been greater. The moment I spotted yeast, which seems to be a hot commodity…I knew a fresh loaf of bread was in my future.

Whipping up things in the kitchen can be more than just creating meals or comfort foods. In fact, baking has been found to have therapeutic value which helps to ease depression and anxiety. Any activity which takes your whole attention can have calming and therapeutic qualities.

Gathering ingredients, following a recipe, mixing and kneading truly lend a therapeutic quality to this recipe. This recipe is pretty simple and turns out beautifully but will give you such a sense of accomplishment and pride when your family enjoys this with their next meal!

Give it a try! I hope you will feel much more relaxed and your entire family enjoys the fresh baked goodness.

Beautiful Loaf Bread Ingredients • 2 cups water • 2/3 cups sugar • 1 ½ tablespoons Active Dry Yeast • 1 ½ teaspoons salt • ¼ cup vegetable oil • 5 ½ - 6 cups All Purpose Flour • Two large bowls • 2 Loaf Pans

Instructions Heat water to 110 degrees F. This is what I do: Heat ½ cup water in a microwave safe bowl for one minute. This will boil the water. Then add tap water from the faucet until you reach 2 cups of water.

Add the sugar to the water you just heated and stir it up. Add the active dry yeast and let it set for exactly 10 minutes. It will become frothy.

After 10 minutes, mix in the oil and salt.

Slowly add one cup of flour at a time to the yeast mixture. You might not use all of the flour. It depends on how wet the dough is towards the end. You want to get a good non-sticky dough consistency and it will form a ball.

Once the dough forms a ball, you will need to knead the dough for about 5 minutes. Sprinkle the surface with flour before you begin. When you feel the dough get sticky, sprinkle more flour over the top while you knead it. When kneading is complete, you should be able to lift a small piece of dough without tearing it, just a gentle stretch.

Spray a large bowl with non stick cooking spray and place the dough in the bowl. Cover with a damp towel. Let this dough rise for about 1 hour or until it has doubled in size.

After the dough has risen, punch down the middle part of the dough and pull from the sides of the bowl. Split this into 2 equal parts and place them in greased loaf pans. Gently shape to match the loaf pan shape.

Allow these to sit uncovered for another 30 minutes to rise.

Place in a preheated oven at 350 degrees F for about 30 minutes or until they are cooked thoroughly. Feel free to brush with melted butter when they come out of the oven. Transfer to cooling rack.

Enjoy a warm slice with butter and honey…you’ll be glad you did!

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