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Contents

JUNE 2026

from the Pastor's Desk 06 GoodNews Raising Children in a Digital Age

By Dr. Jeff Dabbs GoodNews for Everyone 08 To All Who Doubt or Don’t Believe

By Hayden Lanier Money Matters 10 GoodNews Bridging the Long-Term Care Gap Granger Hughes GoodNews for Prayer 12 The Four Elements of Prayer

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By Jennifer Govea

for Parents 24 GoodNews Honor Your Father and Mother

By Judy Hood

for Kids 26 GoodNews Shimmer’s Discovery

By Jan Merop

GoodNews for Health and Fitness 28 Are You Working Out Only For Appearance?

By Antonio Bravo

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GoodNews for Discovering More 30 Reaching for MORE THAN

By Garrett Nudd

GoodNews para la Oración 14 Cuatro elementos de la oración

GoodNews for your Taste Buds 32 Blackberry Cobbler in a

for Women 18 GoodNews Praise: Our Daily Choice

GoodNews Poetry 34 Everything is Twisted

Por Jennifer Govea

Karen Jeffery

Cover Story 20 GoodNews MountainView Honda: Trusted Partners, Putting People First

for Men 22 GoodNews I Love that Song

By Chaplain Filip Brunner

Cast-Iron Skillet

By Chaplain Filip Brunner

GoodNews for Life 36 Count Them If You Can!

By Dr. Rob Debelak

GoodNews for Athletes 38 At 87, Why Do I Run?

By Bill Silvers

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Raising Children in a Digital Age

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by Dr. Jeff Dabbs

hen you were a kid, “screen time” probably meant Saturday morning cartoons or an occasional movie. I remember the thrill of

Saturday mornings, curled up on the couch with a big bowl of cereal watching Scooby Doo and Tom and Jerry.

Then we would go outside for hours. Today, screens are everywhere—phones, tablets, laptops, TVs and even watches. Yes, I remember those watches on the Dick Tracy comics. Children are growing up in a digital age unlike

responsibility: “These words, which I am commanding you today, shall be on your heart. You shall teach them diligently to your sons and shall talk of them when you sit in your house and when you walk by the way and when you lie down and when you rise up.”

Parenting now requires more than setting time limits on devices. It means seizing everyday moments to point our kids toward God’s truth. Screens will try to disciple them one way; we must be intentional about discipling them in Christ.

There is nothing stronger than the power of example.

Children don’t just listen to what we say — they imitate what we do. If we want our kids to put down their phones, we may need to put down ours first. Paul urged believers, “Be imitators of me, just as I also am of Christ” (1 Corinthians 11:1 NASB).

That doesn’t mean we need to abandon technology altogether, but it does mean modeling balance. Read a book.

Take a walk. Eat meals together without devices. When children see us making space for real conversations and genuine rest, they learn to do the same.

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Proverbs 4:23 NASB says, “Watch over your heart with all diligence, for from it flow the springs of life.” In the digital age, guarding hearts often means guarding screens.

The internet can expose children to dangers—pornography, bullying, predators, and addictive behaviors. Wise parents use filters, check histories, and set boundaries.

Even more important than guarding the device is shepherding the heart. Talk openly with your children about why certain content is harmful. Remind them that God created them in His image and calls them to live with purity and purpose.

Help your children build habits for a lifetime. Set them up for success. For example, set screen-free times and zones. Encourage real-world activities like sports, hobbies, and face-to-face friendships. Use the technology together such as playing games or researching a topic as a family.

Make screen privileges something that is earned through obedience, chores, and trustworthiness.

Help your children find joy beyond the screens.

The digital age may feel overwhelming, but God has not left parents without help. His Word provides the wisdom we need, and His Spirit provides the strength we lack. Our children don’t need perfect parents—they need present parents who are committed to pointing them to Jesus.

The goal isn’t simply raising kids who can manage technology—it’s raising kids who love the Lord with all their heart, soul, and strength.

About The Author

anything we could have imagined just a few generations ago.

Technology isn’t all bad. It allows us to stay connected with family, access information instantly, and even share the gospel to the ends of the earth. For parents, it also raises serious questions: How much screen time is too much? How do we guard against harmful content? How do we help our kids develop healthy habits when the digital world is always calling for their attention?

The Bible may not mention TikTok or YouTube but it gives us timeless wisdom for raising children in a digital age.

Deuteronomy 6:6-7 NASB reminds parents of their first

Dr. Jeff Dabbs is the senior pastor at Spring Creek Baptist Church, Rome, Georgia. He has authored Sunday School material and several books.

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To All Who Doubt or Don’t Believe

by Hayden Lanier

“I

believe Christianity is an evil that needs to be destroyed.”

This is not something I believe or would ever

First of all, if you do know Jesus but wrestle with doubts about your faith, I want you to know that Christ is real. He loves you, and He died for you. I don’t have the knowledge

say. It was said to me one time on a mission trip. I struck

or the space to delve into this specific sea of knowledge,

up a conversation with a young man—for the purposes of

but there is a wealth of evidence supporting the Bible and

this devotional, we’ll call him Kevin—who knew I was a

the historical truth of Jesus. Our faith is not a set of cleverly

Christian. Kevin, however, was an atheist. We had a lengthy

devised myths, but we have eyewitness accounts of Jesus’

conversation that covered our differing perspectives on objective morality and who Jesus is, as well as trivial matters like the history and folklore of the country Kevin is from.

However, the part of the conversation that stood out to me the most was something Kevin said about his worldview. He said that, for most atheists, there comes a startling moment when they realize they are going to die.

He said that for him, this came at around age 11 or 12, and that there are even entire organizations dedicated to helping atheists when they come to this moment of crisis. Kevin told me that he understands why people believe in Jesus, life after death, and have religion. He said that the promise of seeing your loved ones again is beautiful. It broke my heart to hear him say these things, that he sees why people believe and find comfort in faith, but that he doesn’t believe himself.

life and majesty (2 Peter 1:16). So if you ever struggle with

I would love to share with you that during this

your faith, I encourage you to think about the logical reasons

conversation, Kevin turned to Christ in faith and is now a

to believe in Christ but also look back on how He has shown

Christian. This, however, did not happen that day. But I was

His power in your life. If you know Him, you have no doubt

able to share the gospel with Kevin. I told him about how I

experienced His power and strength in many ways.

believe that Jesus came to earth and died so that we can be

But if you, like Kevin, do not believe in Jesus, please

forgiven of what we have done wrong and live forever with

seek Him out with an open heart. Do some research, talk to

Him. I told him of how I have experienced God’s peace and

a Christian friend, or read the Bible for the very first time!

presence personally in my life and that I honestly could not

Life may seem pointless or hopeless, but Jesus gives purpose

have made it through these difficult times without my belief

and hope to all who turn to Him.

in Jesus.

I share all of this not to pat myself on the back or to hold this story up as a great example of evangelism. Truth be

“You will seek me and find me, when you seek me with all your heart” (Jeremiah 29:13 ESV).

See www.setyourmindabove.com for more from Hayden Lanier.

and let my fear keep me from obeying this command. No, I write and share this story with you for a couple of reasons.

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told, I am ashamed of the times I have not shared the gospel Hayden Lanier is a follower of Jesus, a graduate of Shorter University, and he works as an elementary school teacher.

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this strategy helps “leverage” those dollars into a larger

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The Four Elements of Prayer

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by Jennifer Govea

ince Jesus is part of the Trinity – Father, Son, and Holy Spirit – He has no needs.

He is the Creator and existed before the

world began. He is Alpha and Omega and will exist after the world ends. But Jesus chose to become the Son of Man and walk among us. He chose to put on physical flesh and experience our wants and needs so that we can see that he truly understands us. He did not need to eat, drink, work, rest, get baptized, or pray, but He did all this and more to model these daily habits for us. Dr. Adrian Rogers uses his sermon entitled How to Connect with God through Prayer to explain, “We do not pray to impress or inform God, but to invite Him...to fellowship with God, so He can develop and grow us.”

The Lord’s Prayer, featured in Matthew 6 and Luke 11,

is an outline that Jesus gives us for what elements should be included in our conversations with God. A common way to remember the four parts is the acronym ACTS – Adoration, Confession, Thanksgiving, and Supplication.

Adoration means to praise God. Jesus starts His prayer with, “Our Father in heaven, may your name be honored.”

Confession means to lay before Him any sin you have said, done, or thought. Jesus says, “and forgive us our sins, just as we have forgiven those who have sinned against us.”

Thanksgiving is thanking the Lord for all His many blessings.

Supplication is sharing your needs with God and asking Him for help. Jesus puts it this way, “May your Kingdom come soon. May your will be done here on earth, just as it is in heaven. Give us our food for today…

And don’t let us yield to temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.”

If I am being honest, my prayers are usually ATS, and I accidentally leave out the C. It’s not until I am talking to

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God and feel some sort of barrier between us that I realize I have something I need to confess.

Here is an example of what ACTS looks like in everyday life: A - God, you are the Creator of the Universe. You are Maker of Heaven and Earth, and your reign never ends. There is no one like you!

C – I was impatient this morning with my son, and I’m sorry for my harsh words to him. Lord, I confess that I have a short fuse and need help controlling my emotions.

T – Thank you for another day to glorify you. Thank you that my son has been accepted in the school we enrolled him in. Thank you for bringing my husband home safely from work.

S – It’s hard parenting a teenager, Lord. Please give me wisdom, kindness, and compassion when interacting with him. Please help him to look to you for guidance and direction. In Jesus’ name, amen.

There is no magic formula, and they don’t have to be in that order. And even if you don’t include or forget one, that doesn’t mean that God will not hear you and will not respond. It’s just a good way to properly focus on the reason for prayer.

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Cuatro elementos de la oración

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por Jennifer Govea

a que Jesús es parte de la Trinidad —Padre, Hijo y Espíritu Santo—, él no tiene necesidades. Él es el Creador, y existía antes de que el mundo

comenzara. Él es el Alfa y la Omega y existirá después de que el mundo termine. Pero Jesús eligió convertirse en el Hijo del hombre y caminar entre nosotros. Él eligió vestirse de carne física y experimentar nuestros deseos y necesidades para que podamos ver que él realmente nos comprende. Él no necesitaba comer, beber, trabajar, descansar, bautizarse u orar, pero hizo todo esto y más para modelar estos hábitos diarios para nosotros. El Dr. Adrián Rogers utiliza su sermón titulado Cómo conectarse con Dios a través de la oración para explicar: “No oramos para impresionar o informar a Dios, sino para invitarlo... para tener comunión con Dios, de modo que él pueda desarrollarnos y hacernos crecer.”

El Padre Nuestro, presentado en Mateo 6 y Lucas 11, es un esquema que Jesús nos da sobre qué elementos deben incluirse en nuestras conversaciones con Dios.

Una forma común de recordar las cuatro partes es el

entre nosotros que me doy cuenta de que tengo algo que necesito confesar.

Aquí tienes un ejemplo de cómo se ve ACTS en la vida cotidiana: A – Dios, tú eres el Creador del Universo. Hiciste el

acrónimo ACTS: Adoración, Confesión, Acción de gracias

Cielo y la Tierra, y tu reinado nunca termina. ¡No hay

(Thanksgiving) y Súplica.

nadie como tú!

La Adoración significa alabar a Dios. Jesús comienza su

C – Fui impaciente esta mañana con mi hijo, y lamento

oración con: "Padre nuestro que estás en el cielo, santificado

mis palabras duras hacia él. Señor, confieso que tengo

sea tu nombre".

poca paciencia y necesito ayuda para controlar mis

La Confesión significa poner ante él cualquier pecado

emociones.

que hayas dicho, hecho o pensado. Jesús dice: " Perdónanos

T – Gracias por otro día para glorificarte. Gracias porque

nuestras ofensas, como también nosotros hemos perdonado

mi hijo ha sido aceptado en la escuela en la que lo

a nuestros ofensores".

inscribimos. Gracias por traer a mi esposo a casa sano

La Acción de gracias es agradecer al Señor por todas sus muchas bendiciones.

La Súplica es compartir tus necesidades con Dios y

y salvo del trabajo.

S – Es difícil ser padre de un adolescente, Señor. Por favor, dame sabiduría, amabilidad y compasión al

pedirle ayuda. Jesús lo expresa de esta manera: " Venga

interactuar con él. Por favor, ayúdalo a buscarte para

tu reino. Hágase tu voluntad en la tierra como en el cielo.

propósito y dirección. En el nombre de Jesús, amén.

Danos hoy nuestro pan cotidiano… Y no nos dejes caer en tentación, sino líbranos del maligno".

Si soy honesta, mis oraciones suelen ser ATS, y accidentalmente dejo fuera la C de confesión. No es hasta que estoy hablando con Dios y siento algún tipo de barrera

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No existe una fórmula mágica y no tienen que estar en ese orden. E incluso si no incluyes uno o te olvidas de alguno, eso no significa que Dios no te escuchará y no te responderá. Es simplemente una buena manera de enfocarse adecuadamente en el motivo de la oración.

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Baptist Anchor of Hope Baptist Church 2613 Lakeview Drive Fort Oglethorpe, GA 30742 706-866-8318 Battlefield Baptist Church 178 South Cedar Lane Oglethorpe, GA 30742 706-866-1316 Boynton Baptist Church 4093 Boynton Drive Ringgold, GA 30736 706-952-1551 Briarwood Baptist Church 26 Ellis Springs Road Ringgold, GA 30736 706-965-9177 Burning Bush Baptist Church 2195 Burning Bush Road Ringgold, GA 30736 706-866-1989 Calvary Memorial Baptist Church 2 E Gate Drive Fort Oglethorpe, GA 30742 706-866-6183 Calvary Memorial Baptist Church 518 Highway #41 Ringgold, GA 30736 706-891-9340 Catoosa Baptist Tabernacle 4994 Highway 41 Ringgold, GA 30736 706-935-4323 Cherokee Valley Baptist Church 1495 Cherokee Valley Road Ringgold, GA 30736 706-935-6220 Christ First Church 5994 N Hwy 27 Lafayette, Ga 30728 706-764-2212 Clearview Baptist Church 2183 Dietz Road Ringgold, GA 30736 706-866-0164 Cloud Springs Baptist Church 207 Cloud Springs Road Fort Oglethorpe, GA 30742 706-866-0164 Ebenezer Baptist Church 77 Hackett Road Ringgold, GA 30736 706-965-7970 Faith Baptist Church 308 Boynton Drive Ringgold, GA 30736 423-509-5334 First Baptist Church Ft. Oglethorpe 2645 LaFayette Road Fort Oglethorpe, GA 30742 706-866-0232 First Baptist Church of Ringgold 7611 Nashville Street Ringgold, GA 30736 706-935-2358 Friendship Primitive Baptist Church 851 Ooltewah Ringgold Road Ringgold, GA 30736 706-935-2382 Gospel Way Baptist Church 31 Bowling Road Ringgold, GA 30736 706-891-9866 Grace Baptist Church 7638 Nashville Street Ringgold, GA 30736 706-965-7969 Harvest Baptist Church of the Deaf 1314 Old Three Notch Road Ringgold, GA 30736 706-375-7107 Video Call: 706-956-0445 Heritage Pointe Baptist Church 60 Dyer Bridge Place Ringgold, GA 30736 706-858-0976 Hickory Grove Baptist Church 5010 Houston Valley Road Ringgold, GA 30736 706-673-6999 Keith Baptist Church 1573 Keith Road Ringgold, GA 30736 706-450-0963

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Lakeview First Baptist Church 10 Hudson Street Rossville, GA 30741 706-861-4262 Living Faith Baptist Church Highway 41 Ringgold, GA 30736 706-891-1817 Midway Baptist Church Highway 41 North Ringgold, GA 30736 706-937-2317 Moriah Baptist Church 2864 Battlefield Parkway Fort Oglethorpe, GA 30742 706-866-8843 Mount Peria Baptist Church 341 Sparks Street Ringgold, GA 30736 706-935-4887 Mount Pisgah Baptist Church 66 Westbrook Road Ringgold, GA 30736 706-935-3031 Mount Vernon Baptist Church 1006 Mount Vernon Road Ringgold, GA 30736 706-935-3872 Nellie Head Memorial Baptist 2379 Catoosa Parkway Tunnell Hill, GA 30755 706-935-5236 New Bethel Baptist Church 1635 Salem Valley Road Ringgold, GA 30736 706-965-3500 New Friendship Baptist Church 3833 Salem Valley Road Ringgold, GA 30736 New Heights Baptist Church 158 Ooltewah Ringgold Rd Ringgold, GA 30736 706-965-9838 New Liberty Baptist Church 923 Graysville Road Ringgold, GA 30736 706-937-4754 Old Fort Baptist Church 18 Van Cleve Street Fort Oglethorpe, GA 30742 706-861-2807 Parkway Baptist Temple 65 Stuart Road Fort Oglethorpe, GA 30742 706-866-0325 Peavine Baptist Church 1089 Peavine Road Rock Spring, GA 30739 706-375-4721 Philadelphia Baptist Church 1065 Pine Grove Road Ringgold, GA 30736 706-891-5683 Pine Grove Baptist Church 46 Pine Grove Road Ringgold, GA 30736 706-891-2427 Pleasant Grove Baptist Church 7769 Alabama Highway Ringgold, GA 30736 706-935-3348 Pleasant Valley Baptist Church 1995 Ooltewah Ringgold Rd Ringgold, GA 30736 706-537-3633 Poplar Springs Baptist Church 422 Poplar Springs Road Ringgold, GA 30736 706-965-4461 Salem Baptist Church 1947 Keith Salem Road Ringgold, GA 30736 706-965-3907 Shiloh Baptist Church 24 Kay Street Rossville, GA 30741 706-861-4359 Victory Baptist Church 1013 Layfayette Road Rossville, GA 30741 706-866-0371 Welcome Hill Baptist Church 223 Inman Street Ringgold, GA 30736 706-965-4814

Catholic Saint Gerard Catholic Church 3049 Lafayette Road Fort Oglethorpe, GA 30742 706-861-9410 Church of Christ Cohutta Road Church of Christ 2233 Mount Vernon Road Ringgold, GA 30736 706-935-3884 Fort Oglethorpe Church of Christ 6 Harker Road Fort Oglethorpe, GA 30742 706-866-4124 Ringgold Church of Christ 4099 Nashville Street Ringgold, GA 30736 706-965-2820 Church of God Boynton Church of God 1956 Three Notch Road Ringgold, GA 30736 706-937-6300 Indian Springs Church of God 2256 Highway 41 North Ringgold, GA 30736 706-937-3599 Noble Church of God 75 Glass Rd Lafayette, GA 30728 Ringgold Church of God 117 Emberson Drive Ringgold, GA 30736 706-935-2056 Wallaceville Church of God 236 Harp Switch Road Chickamauga, GA 30707 706-375-2736 Community Battlefield Ministries Church 64 3rd Street Fort Oglethorpe, GA 30742 706-866-9090 Green Pasture Community Church 1008 North Beaumont Road Ringgold, GA 30736 706-375-7333 Lee’s Chapel Community Church 3253 Catoosa Parkway Ringgold, GA 30736 706-935-9928 Rock Bridge Community Church 265 Poplar Springs Rd, Ringgold, GA 30736 706-279-3175 Episcopal Church of the Nativity 1520 Cross Street Fort Oglethorpe, GA 30742 706-866-9773 Full Gospel Yates Spring Full Gospel Church 1300 Yates Springs Road Ringgold, GA 30736 706-638-2305 Methodist Boynton UMC 4246 Boynton Drive Ringgold, GA 30736 706-866-2626 Fairview UMC 2112 McFarland Avenue Rossville, GA 30741 423-653-1043 Fort Oglethorpe UMC 1733 Battlefield Parkway Fort Oglethorpe, GA 30742 706-820-6314 Graysville UMC 2331 Graysville Road Ringgold, GA 30736 706-891-9253 Newnan Springs UMC 78 Monanaw Avenue Rossville GA 30741 706-866-6724 Ringgold UMC 7484 Nashville Street Ringgold, GA 30736 706-935-4777

Nazarene Battlefield Parkway Church of the Nazarene 3220 Battlefield Parkway Fort Oglethorpe, GA 30742 706-866-9838 Non-Denominational Battlefield Assembly In Messiah 195 Ashley Lane, Rossville, GA 30741 304-890-0949 Battlefield Church of Faith Highway 41 South Ringgold, GA 30736 706-937-7729 Battlefield Praise & Worship 1337 Battlefield Pkwy, Fort Oglethorpe, GA 30742 706-913-0531 Chosen Generation Ministries 92 W Patterson Avenue Fort Oglethorpe, GA 30742 423-779-6777 Church of Living Faith 7623 Alabama Highway Ringgold, GA 30736 706-937-5673 Crossroads Church 7638 Nashville Street Ringgold, GA 30736 crossroadsringgold.com Faith Builders International 8309 Highway 41 Ringgold, GA 30736 256-338-5031 Grace Memorial Church 118 East Nashville Street Ringgold, GA 30736 706-965-7969 The Gathering 2290 Cloud Springs Road, Rossville, GA 30741 706-841 0161 Light House Church 1201 Lafayette Road Rossville, GA 30741 706-861-2715 Living Waters Ministries 1337 Battlefield Pkwy Fort Oglethorpe, GA 30742 423-255-8655 New Life Church PO Box 1973 Ringgold, GA 30736 706-866-7799 Ridgeland Point Church 1417 Happy Valley Rd. Rossville, GA 30741 RockPointe Church 1278 Cross Street Fort Oglethorpe, GA 30742 706-820-6523 Untethered Church 2473 Lafayette Road Fort Oglethorpe, GA 30742 423-991-6067 Venue Church 3969 Cloud Springs Road Ringgold, GA 30736 423-637-7100 Woodstation Church 13198 Alabama Highway Ringgold, GA 30736 706-965-3360 Presbyterian Chickamauga Presbyterian 700 7th Street Chickamauga, GA 30707 706-375-3432 Christ Fellowship 1176 North Three Notch Rd. Ringgold, GA 30736 706-937-4115 First Presbyterian Church 1 Harker Road Fort Oglethorpe, GA 30742 706-866-2521 Hope Fellowship 2000 Twin Cedars Rd Chickamauga, GA 30707 hopefellowshipepc.org Morton Memorial 560 Red Belt Rd.

Chickamauga, GA 30707 706-338-7176 Seventh-Day Adventist

Battlefield Community SDA Church 96 Hillman Lane Ringgold, GA 30736 706-861-5999

Lookout Mountain SDA Church 6083 Hwy 157 (Atop Lookout Mtn) Rising Fawn, GA 30738

706-375-6708 Grace Baptist Tabernacle 27 Jones Rd Rock Springs, GA 423-362-3158 Grand Center Baptist Church of Chickamauga 1753 Grand Center Rd Chickamauga, GA 706-375-8505 Happy Home Baptist Church 704 N Chattanooga St. LaFayette, GA 30728 Harbor Light Baptist Church 600 Crane St. LaFayette, GA 30728 423-605-0917 LaFayette 2nd Baptist Church 500 W Main Street LaFayette, GA 30728 706-638-2779 Lafayette First Baptist Church 201 N Main St, LaFayette, GA 30728 706-638-3727 Lake Howard Baptist Church 1528 Lake Howard Rd. LaFayette, GA 30728 423-304-4990 Linwood Baptist Church 18 Steele St. LaFayette, GA 30728 706-638-6527 Liberty Baptist Church 1334 Johnson Rd. Chickamauga, GA 30707 706-375-3859 Lookout Baptist Church 8645 Highway 193 Chickamauga, GA 706-931-2356 Macedonia Baptist Church 12461 E Highway 136 LaFayette, GA 30728 Marble Top Baptist Church 7131 N Marble Top Rd Chickamauga, GA 706-375-3536 Mt Hermon Baptist Church 2373 Hog Jowl Rd Chickamauga, GA 706-858-5650 Naomi Baptist Church 4171 E Highway 136 LaFayette, GA 30728 706-638-4601 New Harvest Missionary Baptist Church 2034 Highway 337 LaFayette, GA 30728 706-764-6257 New Home Baptist Church 256 New Home Rd. LaFayette, GA 30728 North LaFayette Baptist Church 1649 N Main St LaFayette, GA 30728 Oakwood Baptist Church 115 Oakwood St Chickamauga, GA 706-375-5760 Peavine Baptist Church 1089 Peavine Rd Rock Springs, GA 706-375-4721 Prospect Baptist Church 194 Prospect Church Rd LaFayette, GA 30728 706-397-2908 Ridgeview Baptist Church 1001 Magnolis St. LaFayette, GA 30728 334-300-4733 Ridgeway Baptist Church 1594 Ridgeway Rd. LaFayette, GA 30728 706-638-6832 Rock Springs Baptist Church 194 E Turnipseed Rd Rock Springs, GA 706-810-8199 Shield Baptist Church 12684 N Highway 27

Chickamauga, GA 706-375-2554 Shiloh Baptist Church 46 Manning Mill Rd. LaFayette, GA 30728 706-397-8427 Sunnyside Baptist Church 3573 Round Pond Rd. LaFayette, GA 30728 423-364-9701 True Life Baptist Church 1115 N Main St. LaFayette, GA 30728 706-996-8571 Walnut Grove Baptist Church 55 Walnut Grove Rd. LaFayette, GA 30728 706-638-1377 Woodstation Baptist Church 42 Round Pond Rd. LaFayette, GA 30728 706-764-1794 Catholic Our Lady of the Mount Catholic Church 1227 Scenic Hwy, Lookout Mountain, GA 30750 706-820-0680 Church of Christ Church Of Christ 105 Crittenden Ave Chickamauga, GA 706-375-2222 Highway 27 Church of Christ 1684 S Highway 27 LaFayette, GA 30728 706-638-4644 Lafayette Church of Christ 104 W Main St. LaFayette, GA 30728 706-638-1890 Steele Street Church of Christ 4 Steele St. LaFayette, GA 30728 423-505-9583 Church of God Catlett Community Church 122 Round Pond Rd. LaFayette, GA 30728 423-309-4649 Cooper Heights Church of God 12598 Highway 193 Chickamauga, GA 423-903-3759 Cove Road Church of God 620 N Chattanooga St LaFayette, GA 30728 678-467-6982 Covenant Life Worship Center 7001 Lafayette Rd Chickamauga, GA 706-375-5286 LaFayette First Church of God 301 Daugherty St. LaFayette, GA 30728 706-639-7329 LaFayette Church of God 1002 S Main St. LaFayette, GA 30728 706-450-0872 Noble Church of God 75 Glass Rd. LaFayette, GA 30728 706-764-1093 Jehovah’s Witness Kingdom Hall 457 Rodrunner Blvd.

LaFayette, GA 30728 706-638-4342 Methodist Elizabeth Lee Methodist Church 139 Cove Rd Chickamauga, GA 706-375-2182 LaFayette First United Methodist Church 301 S. Main Street LaFayette, GA 30728 (706) 638-2057

Ringgold Seventh-Day Adventist Church 124 Kittle Street Ringgold, GA 30736 706-935-3741

Walker County Church Directory

Assembly of God Cross Connection 703 N Main St. LaFayette, GA 30728 706-639-3303 Gospel Tabernacle Assembly of God 1661 Highway 27 Chickamauga, GA Baptist Antioch Baptist Church 236 Crow Gap Road Chickamauga, GA 706-539-1117 Bethel Baptist Church 4068 S Highway 341 Chickamauga, GA 706-375-3756 Bethlehem Baptist Church 278 Oak Grove Road Chickamauga, GA 706-375-2797 Bethel Memorial Baptist Church 198 Pledger St. LaFayette, GA 30728 706-638-2995 Bethesda Baptist Church 13432 Highway 151 LaFayette, GA 30728 706-638-9450 Calvary Baptist Church 908 Bronco Rd. LaFayette, GA 30728 706-638-8710 Cassandra Baptist Church 1371 W Cove Rd Chickamauga, GA 706-539-1046 Center Grove Baptist Church 68 Center Grove Church Rd Rock Springs, GA 706-764-2060 Center Point Baptist Church 118 Center Point Rd. LaFayette, GA 30728 706-764-1753 Chattanooga Baptist Church 7300 Highway 337 LaFayette, GA 30728 Christ First Church 5994 N Hwy 27 Lafayette, GA 30728 (706) 764-2212 Christian Home 2518 Garretts Chapel Rd Chickamauga, GA 423-313-5230 Community Baptist Church 14 Kemp Rd. LaFayette, GA 30728 706-638-1774 Corinth Baptist Church 2524 Corinth Rd. LaFayette, GA 30728 706-638-3963 East Armuchee Baptist Church 3196 E. Armuchee Rd. LaFayette, GA 30728 706 375-4512 Emanuel Baptist Church 639 S Main St. LaFayette, GA 30728 706-638-1751 Faith Baptist Church of Chickamauga 14251 Highway 193 Chickamauga, GA 423-760-8895 Fairview Baptist Church 108 Jenkins Rd. Rossville, GA 30741 706-866-5744 First Baptist Church 603 7th St Chickamauga, GA 706-375-2733 Friendship Baptist Church 1200 N Chattanooga St. LaFayette, GA 30728 706-638-3560 Garrett’s Chapel Baptist Church 3235 Garretts Chapel Rd Chickamauga, GA

Rock Spring Methodist Church 3477 Peavine Rd Rock Springs, GA 30739 706-375-5345 Non-Denominational Battlefield of Life Worship Center 56 Kevin Ln. Rock Springs, GA 770-827-6718 Calvary Chapel Refinery 101 E Peachtree St, Rossville, GA 30741 706-806-9444 Care Mission 105 N Chattanooga St. LaFayette, GA 30728 706-638-3664 Cowboy Church of Lafayette 196 County Line Rd, Rock Spring, GA 30739 423-596-7227 Faith Worship Center 200 S. Chattanooga St. LaFayette, GA 30728 423-313-7035 Gospel Light Christian Fellowship 36 Fortune St. LaFayette, GA 30728 706-996-8535 Hope Fellowship 2000 Twin Cedars Rd Chickamauga, GA 30707 706-375-4673 Life Gate Church 204 N Main St. LaFayette, GA 30728 706-638-7620 Mission Bridge Church 807 N Main St. LaFayette, GA 30728 423-364-6771 Mount Zion Church 223 Dunwoody Rd. LaFayette, GA 30728 706-638-1238 New Bethel Christian Fellowship 4009 Round Pond Rd. LaFayette, GA 30728 706-638-6904

Power of Life LaFayette Church 798 W Main St LaFayette, GA 30728 423-596-7034 River of Life Church 807 W. Maqin St. LaFayette, GA 30728 423-596-7034 The Haven - LaFayette 415 Chestnut St. LaFayette, GA 30728 706-996-8150

Presbyterian Chickamauga Presbyterian Church 700 7th Street Chickamauga, GA (706) 375-3432 Highland Presbyterian Church 1211 W Noth Main St. LaFayette, GA 30728 706-638-8940 Lafayette Presbyterian Church 107 N Main St. LaFayette, GA 30728 706-638-3932 Quaker New Friendship Baptist Church 281 Friendship Rd Chickamauga, GA 706-375-7198 Wesleyan Gordon Lake Weslyan Church 29 Gordon Lake Rd. LaFayette, GA 30728 706-638-6517

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Gò0dNews for Women

Praise: Our Daily Choice

P

by Karen Jeffery

salm 103:2-4 ESV reads: “Bless the Lord, O my soul,

those who have lost homes. These are just a few of many

and forget not all his benefits, who forgives all your

challenges people face every day, but it is up to us to decide

iniquity, who heals all your diseases, who redeems

how we want to handle what comes our way.

your life from the pit, who crowns you with steadfast love and mercy.”

As we come into the presence of our King, He will not hold back His goodness. “Enter His gates with thanksgiving,

and His courts with praise! Give thanks to Him; bless His

We can praise the Lord because we love Him. We can be grateful for the opportunity to be able to do what we want to and accomplish so much in our lives with Him leading us on our journey.

We have a choice every day in this life. We can choose to

name! For the Lord is good; His steadfast love endures forever,

live our lives absorbed in worry and stress. We can choose to

and His faithfulness to all generations” (Psalm 100:4-5 ESV).

ask God to help us take our eyes off all that may be swirling around us. We can also choose to look to Him, the One who holds it all together, the One who holds us in the palms of His hands.

God desires our whole heart. He desires our praise.

He longs for us to acknowledge the power of His presence over our lives. He desires to bless us more than we could imagine. His Spirit urges us onward, calling us closer.

Every day, we should take Psalm 150:1-6 KJV to heart and make it a part of our daily experience, especially through these difficult times.

“Praise ye the Lord. Praise God in His sanctuary.

Praise Him in the firmament of His power. Praise Him

God dwells close to us when we praise Him, and we are strengthened by His peace.

“Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not

for His mighty acts: praise Him according to His excellent greatness. Praise Him with the sound of the trumpet.

Praise Him with the psaltery and harp. Praise Him with the

as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be

timbrel and dance. Praise Him with stringed instruments

troubled, neither let it be afraid” (John 14:27 ESV).

and organs. Praise Him upon the loud cymbals: praise Him

People’s lives are affected and changed when they praise.

upon the high sounding cymbals. Let every thing that hath

“You will show me the path of life in Your presence

breath praise the Lord. Praise ye the Lord!”

is fullness of joy; at Your right hand are pleasures forevermore” (Psalm 16:11 NKJV).

To all who are reading this today, take Jesus' words to heart. Every chance you get, praise the Lord. In good times

Being a testimony to others and always telling them

and bad, praise the Lord. In sickness and health, praise the

of God’s goodness has a way of helping to lift the spirit

Lord. With or without a job, praise the Lord. Let every thing

of others. Today, we are living in uncertain times, with

that has breath, praise the Lord. Praise ye the Lord!

rumors of wars, earthquakes, and diverse places. Every one other factors that we are experiencing. Perhaps you know someone who has lost their job. Maybe you are among

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of us has been affected in one way or another by viruses or Karen Jeffery attends Gospel Light Tabernacle on Sheridan Ave, Dalton, Georgia. She declares, “I’m glad I can say I am a child of the Most High King!”

Profits made from hosting events go back into maintaining the 144-acre property, caring for its many animals, and hosting public events for the community to enjoy that often assist local non-profits in fundraising efforts. This venue welcomes aspiring photographers with it's affordable photoshoot passes, as well as free fieldtrips for the local schools, and it's many community building endeavors.

Willow Tree Farms 609 POST OAK ROAD, RINGGOLD, GEORGIA

Willow Tree Farms in Ringgold, GA welcomes you and your loved ones for events at their venue that now boasts two event spaces as of 2025. Both locations on the property include all their beloved outdoor amenities for activities as well as all their outdoor wedding arbor options. The Pavilion holds anywhere from 75 to 150 guests, depending on if you expand the space with their 20ft x 40ft garden party tent. The 609 Indoor Reception Hall can hold up to 300 guests, includes a large built-in bar, two apartments with a catering kitchen and overnight accommodations inside, and a beautiful wrap around porch for first looks, private vows, or a cocktail hour. These event spaces include tables, chairs, and benches along with several add on options of yard games, a propane firepit, and so much more!

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Gò0dNews for Men

I Love That Song

T

by Chaplain Filip Brunner

he world of music is as diverse in sounds as it is in

make sure the lyrics are not only based in the Word of God,

the messages it brings to our ears. There are a myriad

but sound and in the correct context. Write the words first,

of styles of music to choose from. But what does that

and then write the music around them. Pray over the work.

mean for the believer in Christ?

Forgive me, but I tend to be a purist when it comes to

the message. The Bible makes it clear that the Word of God is to be handled with a certain respect and decorum.

Making a living is important. Everyone who is able

Ask for the Holy Spirit to give you clarity as you write. Ask for potency within the framework of Biblical excellence.

“Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might; for there is no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom, in the grave, whither thou goest” (Ecclesiastes 9:10 KJV).

needs to work in order to make a living. Herein lies the rub.

What do you want to be remembered for? Do you

When I wrote my first book, the question, “Will this sell?”

want people to say, “He sang a bunch of funny, mediocre

was on my mind. On the one hand, I wanted it to be used of

songs.” Or do you want people to say, “She sang songs

God. On the other hand, we had bills to pay. The music

that had deep meaning that brought people to the truth

industry is not any different.

There seems to be an influx of what some

and love of Christ.”

On a personal note, I love churches that

would call “campfire songs.” These are

feature a good mix of worship music, especially

songs that are fun to listen to but have

when the music, the singers, the musicians,

very little in the way of Biblical teaching

and sound people are bathed in prayer.

or doctrinal potency. They will most

I love concerts. Many contemporary

likely sell.

Christian bands are awesome. The music

On the opposite side of the musical spectrum

and songs are uplifting and well thought out. But consumers be warned, not

are the boring old

all Christian music is created the

hymns. Even those

same. Know what you believe

can be filled with

the Bible teaches. And when

ideologies

your values and their

extraneous

values are not the

to Biblical

same, determine

soundness. But

beforehand how

for the most part,

much “campfire

hymns are rich in

songs” you are

sound doctrine. So where is the

willing to listen to.

bridge we are looking for? No

Pray for your pastors, your music and

pun intended.

worship directors, and your ministers.

I am not sure there needs

Worship is about God first. Amen.

to be a bridge. What is needed the music you enjoy, and

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is called due diligence. Play Filip Brunner is married to his wife, Dr. Kim Brunner and together they have six children.

He is a writer, author, and artist.

Gò0dNews for Parents

Honor Your Father and Mother

W

by Judy Hood

ith celebrations this time of year for Mother’s

To be honest, you shouldn’t only honor your mother

Day and Father’s Day, it brings to my mind

and father, you should honor all your elders to show

what the Bible says about honoring one’s

respect. What a wonderful place this world would be if

parents. Have you ever looked at what the Scripture says?

everyone showed each other respect. The next step would

It’s quite interesting.

be to love.

As we read the fifth commandment in Exodus 20:12

People talk about love and being kind but how many

CSB, it says to “Honor your father and mother so that you

actually live by love and kindness? Proverbs 10:12 KJV tells

may have long life in the land that the Lord your God is

us, “Hatred stirs up strifes: but love covers all sins.” Can

giving you.”

you imagine helping your brother or sister through their sins, instead of gossiping about them and beating them down To get back to mothers and fathers though. Read again what the first paragraph in this article says: “So that you may have long life.”

A quick internet search reveals statistics that make one pause and wonder. For adults ages 25-44, 62% of deaths in this age category are considered preventable. It makes one stop and think about the Bible verse.

In other words, it’s saying that you can cut your life short by not treating your parents right. Just think how hard they

God is telling us to not only honor our mothers and

had life raising you with tender, loving care. Ask yourself,

fathers when we’re young, but to honor them all the days

would I want my children to treat me as I treat my parents?

of our lives. We are also required to take care of them as well as we can.

Back in the days of old, families took care of their own.

There wasn’t a place you could take your loved one and leave them in someone else’s care. Everybody had to chip in and help.

In a world filled with so much hate and lack of respect

Fulfill their wishes, if you can. Your parents will not be around forever. Then when they are gone, you can feel good about the way you treated them. Fill their life with love.

For those who truly did not have a sound, healthy, Bible-based childhood, and find it hard to honor a mother and father who let you down, then honor the Father. He

for our elders we need to start changing our ways and ask

loves you genuinely and unconditionally. Serve Him with

the Lord to fill our heart with His love. So many of our

all your heart and honor Him all the days of your life.

best way they know how. If you would like to be blessed, then honor your parents. God loves obedient people.

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Gò0dNews for Kids

Shimmer’s Discovery

T

by Jan Merop

he fluted red flowers in the garden were filled

and then blessed me with feathers that glimmered

with sweet nectar. I may be among the smallest

different colors.

of birds, but I hovered over the flower like

God’s perfect little helicopter that I am.

I am a hummingbird (known for the humming sound

One day, her Daddy set up his tripod with his camera and sat there patiently with Lily. Little by little, because of their stillness, I’d fly over to investigate the

created by my rapidly beating wings). I fly forward,

red strap on his camera. Her Daddy saw this and got

sideways, up, down, and even backward! That’s pretty

an idea.

miraculous, like how I got my name, Shimmer.

This particular backyard was

He put a little of the red hummingbird liquid into Lily’s hand. She sat very still with her hand out.

I looked at her hand and the food, but went back

a happy place

and perched on the feeder, watching her from the

with children,

corner of my eye. I flew back and gently landed on her hand again, but I didn’t

lots of flowers,

know if I

and a

could trust her. From what I had overheard,

hummingbird feeder. The family loved me.

Then for a while I didn’t see them. I saw lights on inside the house,

Lily was also having trouble trusting her therapist to help her walk again.

Suddenly, I had an idea. If I

but the family rarely came out on the deck.

showed Lily I trusted her, she might be

I missed their children, especially sweet Lily.

willing to trust her therapist.

Some months later, they ventured outside again.

So, briefly at first, and shaking a

That is when I saw Lily, who used to run and

little, too, I landed gently on her hand and

play. Now, she is sitting in a wheelchair. I heard

took a drink. I noticed how she cared for

her parents say that an accident had hurt her legs.

me and wouldn’t hurt me. That’s when

Just as I was performing all sorts of maneuvers

she saw how the sun reflected the colors of

to get her attention, I heard her say, “Look,

my feathers.

Mommy! There’s the hummingbird.”

She was so still and patient until I flew

She had always enjoyed seeing me, but also

away. Then she squealed with delight and said,

kept busy playing with her sisters. Now, all of a

“I’m going to call my hummingbird, Shimmer,

sudden, she was still and really watching me.

because her wings twinkle like fairy wings!”

She saw how the sun shimmered off my iridescent

“Shimmer is a perfect name,” said her Daddy.

feathers and she giggled as I flew up and down

“And do you know what? Shimmer had to learn to

and backward. God made me with so many talents,

trust you so she could be nourished and able to fly in

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therapist to help you walk, run, and play again.”

Lily was gone several hours a day. But she continued feeding me out of her hand when she was home. In a few weeks, she was standing by the deck rail. And then she was running down to the grass and holding out her hand.

Fear stops us from experiencing new and exciting things. When we trust, we’re set free.

That goes for hummingbirds and for people!

Exploring Truth Through God’s Creation “There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear” (1 John 4:18 NKJV).

“And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free” (John 8:32 NKJV).

“Be still, and know that I am God” (Psalm 46:10 NKJV).

The Hummingbird and You After her accident, Lily was afraid to trust the one person who could help her walk again.

Her fear was worse than what the accident had caused because it was keeping her back from healing completely.

Fear was telling her lies.

So when fear comes in, chase it out with God’s love.

Be still and watch Him work.

Jesus will never leave you or forsake you.

His love never fails.

Like the verses say, love and truth help us to trust and be free.

Jesus is truth and He sets us free from lies that lead to fear.

Jesus loves us perfectly.

Therefore, we have nothing to fear.

About The Author

all directions. Now it’s your turn to trust God and your

Jan has been writing her weekly inspirational column, Pause...and Consider, for over 30 years, joyfully encouraging others in their Christian walk. She and her husband Ken have lived in Cleveland for about one year. They enjoy hospitality, Bible study, and walking and hiking in God’s marvelous creation. They have three married sons and five grandchildren and belong to the Church at Grace Point.

Gò0dNews for Health & Fitness

Are You Working Out Only For Appearance?

H

by Antonio Bravo

ow often do you come to the gym just to look like that

is working from “the inside out,” developing inner fitness has actually

magazine model, or that personal trainer you watch on

been shown to improve both inner AND outward physical health.

social media? According to research published in the

Obsession for Perfection

journal Psychology of Sport and Exercise, despite the health

How many times do I have to stare at the mirror to see the

benefits associated with regular physical activity, exercise

results? Do I have to step on the scale and weigh myself every

motivated by appearance reasons can lead to poorer body-image

day? We all try to get in shape so fast that we don’t pay attention

in lots of people. Popular blogger and “anti-diet” dietitian, Taylor

to the damage and disorders we could be doing to our mental

Wolfram, recognized this when she said, “The truth is when you

and physical health—things like behavioral addictions, eating

hinge exercise on your appearance, you are less likely to have

disorders, anxiety, body dysmorphic disorder (BDD), or even

a positive relationship with it.” Let’s look at issues around self-

physical damage. Instead of believing that our aesthetic beauty

acceptance and exercise.

and how we look is the primary benefit of exercise, we could prize many other benefits. Emotional health, improved mood, greater bone density, increased energy, physical strength, and sleep improvement are just some of them.

Social Media and Expectations There will be a time frame when we can feel the results from all the hard work we put into our efforts. But this time frame and the ultimate results will differ because we are all genetically unique. Therefore, we should NEVER compare our results with others. Doing this leads to unhappiness and low self-esteem since results vary from person to person. Social media sites project

Focusing on physical changes before healthy mental changes is like worrying about the paint from your car before your oil change.

Working out is more than a dress size and you are more than what you weigh!

Working out is passion, energy, and a feeling of satisfaction by acquiring health and wellness. But what many of us need before going to the gym and working on our physical fitness, is a quiet time and a journal to do the needed “inner work” that will help us to be fit on the inside. A pioneer in this area is “Inner Fitness” Trainer and CEO of the Inner Fitness Project, Tina Lifford. She says, “Inner fitness means developing the mental, emotional, spiritual skills, and practices that foster resilience. I’d like to see the idea of inner fitness become as ubiquitous, well understood, and actionable as physical fitness.” Activities like Tai Chi, meditation, thankfulness, journaling, and prayer can really help. And though it

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perfect lifestyles and bodies for their viewers, trying to convince their audience to be a certain way or that there is only one body type. We need to be accepted and reach out.

Nevertheless, we are perfect just the way we are. We each have different family and work obligations, needs, goals, and priorities. Therefore, our fitness journey is different from others.

Physical changes will happen, slowly but progressively with the right training and nutrition, but always prioritize your health and wellness above body image—if you want to be healthy both inside and out.

Embrace your progress. Your fitness goals by nature and results will be different from others. As breakout literary phenomenon, Rupi Kaur has said, “How you love yourself is how you teach others to love you.” Love yourself well.

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Inner Fitness

Antonio Bravo is a Fitness Consultant with Bradley Wellness Center as well as a Group Fitness Instructor. He instructs Liquid Fitness, Cardio Dance, and Tabata.

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Gò0dNews for Discovering More

Reaching for MORE THAN

T

by Garrett Nudd

he crowd pressed in as Jesus passed by a woman who

down here.You know what? Jesus didn’t really like sitting at

was sick and bleeding. For twelve years, she had been considered unclean. She had seen doctor after doctor,

the VIP table.

I can just see Jairus wrapping his arm around Jesus’s

spent every penny she had, and tried absolutely everything.

But her condition progressed. She was an embarrassment

shoulder like they’re bros. “Come on, Jesus, we were going this way.”

and an outcast, hideous, and unsanitary.

She heard Jesus was coming. She knew it was her big

And Jesus says, “Wait, I know your situation is dire but I’m going to take care of her first.”

chance to experience MORE THAN. The crowd that gathered was so much bigger than

And Jairus pleads, “but Jesus, it’s my daughter. She’s sick and she’s got her whole life ahead of her. And this

anyone expected. Shoulders bumping, everyone pushing to try and get a closer look at Jesus. To try and steal a smile from Him, make eye-contact with Him, and maybe even touch Him. A guy named Jairus got to Jesus first. His sick daughter was dying, and he begged Jesus to come to his home and heal her. Jairus was an official from the synagogue. He had status, notoriety, and people assigned to him.

But in the midst of the chaos, the desperate, invisible woman reached toward Jesus. She was reaching for MORE THAN. As the story goes, she didn’t actually touch Jesus’s

woman, I mean, she’s old, and well…..”

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We’ve all been there. We’ve all been Jiarus. How dare they cut in front of me when I was here first? How dare they get the promotion when I did all the work? How dare their child gets picked over mine?

Jesus responds with, “Easy now, I got this. Don’t you know who my Father is?”

Jesus not only healed the bleeding woman, He went and woke Jairus’ daughter from death’s sleep.

Could it be that Jesus is so in tune with our needs that He feels them as well?

Could it be that it’s not the touch that matters as much as the reach?

Could it be that Jesus knows exactly when we need MORE THAN, but He’s simply waiting for us to reach out?

About The Author

person, just His robe. Even though Jesus didn’t see her, He felt her.

Jesus asked, “Who touched my garment?”

Jesus asked the question, not because He didn’t know the answer. Jesus not only felt her touch, He felt her reach.

His question was a test of faith. With all eyes on her, would the sick, unclean, outcast identify herself and bear her brokenness trusting the Master Healer could heal her?

She fell down before Him, exhausted from the wretched and wounded life she’d been living. With all eyes on her, she said, “It was me. I reached for you. I touched you. And I have faith. I’m exposing my pain. I’m putting it all on the line because you are my only hope. I’m giving it all to you.”

Imagine Jiarus during this scenario. Jiarus had Jesus’ attention first. Then Jesus gets distracted by the woman in need.

Jairus was a leader and the kind of guy who has backstage passes. He’s the kind of guy who gets invited to sit at the VIP table with Jesus.

Notice, if you’re comparing Jairus and the bleeding woman, as far as society goes, Jairus is up here and she’s

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Gò0dNews for your Taste Buds

Blackberry Cobbler in a Cast-Iron Skillet

J

une in the Smoky Mountains feels like the world leaning into summer. The fields are greener, the air is thicker, and the forest paths

Ingredients:

come alive with honeysuckle and bird song. It’s a

• 1 stick (½ cup) unsalted butter

season of abundance, and one of the first real gifts

• 1 cup all-purpose flour

it brings is wild blackberries—ripe, juicy, and just waiting to be picked.

In Appalachian families, blackberry cobbler isn’t just a dessert; it’s an early-summer ritual. No need to use a complicated recipe—just a few pantry

• 1 cup sugar (plus 1–2 tablespoons for sprinkling) • 1½ teaspoons baking powder • ¼ teaspoon salt

staples and those tart, sweet berries brought home in

• 1 cup whole milk

buckets. What makes this special is the way the batter

• 2 cups fresh blackberries (or frozen, thawed and drained)

rises up around the fruit, crisping at the edges while the berries bubble up like little pockets of jam. Let it cool just enough before serving, and gather around the kitchen table or on the porch, with spoons in hand, ready to taste the first true dessert of summer.

Cobbler like this is part of the Appalachian rhythm—simple, resourceful, and rooted in the land.

It’s what happens when you mix what you have with what the earth gives. And in June, the earth gives blackberries.

• Optional: a squeeze of lemon juice or a pinch of cinnamon

Instructions: 1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Place the stick of butter in a 10-inch cast-iron skillet and let it melt in the oven while you prepare the batter.

2. In a medium bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Stir in the milk until smooth—don’t overmix.

3. Carefully remove the hot skillet from the oven. Pour the batter over the melted butter; do not stir.

4. Scatter the blackberries evenly over the batter. If desired, drizzle with a little lemon juice or sprinkle with cinnamon. Top with an extra tablespoon or two of sugar for a crispy top.

5. Bake for 40–45 minutes, or until golden brown and bubbly around the edges.

6. Let cool slightly before serving. Best enjoyed warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

This blackberry cobbler is more than dessert—it’s a tradition passed down like a family song, reminding us that the simplest ingredients often hold the most flavor, and that June always has something sweet in store.

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"It's what happens when you mix what you have with what the earth gives. And in June, the earth gives blackberries"

Gò0dNews Poetry

Everything is Twisted

by Chaplain Filip Brunner

I

wrote the poem “Twisted” when my stepfather died at the beginning of July 2025.

Everything is twisted. Nothing is right.

Everything is twisted. My life is falling apart.

Twisted, twisted. Twisted!

Nothing, nothing is right.

Heaven does not answer when I cry and hell accuses me “of being alive.”

Everything is twisted.

The road before me, but not where my feet have already trod.

Everything is twisted.

The sea before me, the waves toss me about.

All is glass when I dare to glance behind.

Everything is twisted, the mountain tall, the valley steep, the bridges, the tunnels, the chasms, the peaks.

Everything is twisted. Nothing is right.

Heaven does not answer when I cry and hell accuses me: “of being alive.”

Must I drown in sorrow? Oh, maker of all?

Down, down. Down!

I drown. I drown. I drown!

Everything is twisted.

Nothing is right, apart from “The One.” “I have heard of You with my hearing. But now I see.”

whirlwind, and said, ‘Who is this that darkeneth counsel by words without knowledge? Gird up now thy loins like a man; for I will demand of thee, and answer thou me. Where wast thou when I laid the foundations of the earth? Declare, if thou hast understanding. Who hath laid the measures thereof, if thou knowest? or who hath stretched the line upon it?’” (Job 38:1-3 KJV).

Where were you when God created ALL? Our God is not limited in any way. Sometimes He wants the accuser of the brethren to know what metal we are made of. Paul has a deeper understanding about suffering when he speaks about fellowship with Christ: “That I may know him, and the power of His resurrection, and the fellowship of His sufferings, being made conformable unto His death” (Philippians 3:10 KJV).

What suffering did Jesus endure and why would anyone want to have fellowship with it? While the cross would be the obvious answer, may I suggest something that brings

But now I see my Maker. He speaks to me in gentle rebuff.

suffering and fellowship together? “…who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand

Have you ever wondered what feelings Job experienced when his world came crashing down around him? Or per-

His joy is twofold. First, there is the reconciliation of sinners. That's us, in right standing and fellowship with the

haps you and I have experienced similar sorrow and wondered why everything in life seems twisted, and God seems so far away, and the devil’s chief accusation is that we are alive at all.

Then the small still voice of God came to Job and still comes to us, “Then the LORD answered Job out of the

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of the throne of God” (Hebrews 12:2b KJV).

Father. Secondly, there is His elevated position at the right hand of the throne of God. Therefore, when all things are twisted, let us look unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith (Hebrews 12:2a). Amen.

About The Author

Everything IS twisted. NOTHING is right.

Filip Brunner is married to his wife, Dr. Kim Brunner and together they have six children.

He is a writer, author, and artist.

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Gò0dNews for Life

Count Them If You Can! (Genesis 15)

T

by Dr. Rob Debelak

he LORD calls a solitary man from obscurity to a distant land (Genesis 12:1-5). God promises the aged patriarch a place, a progeny, and a purpose. Time passes, yet he

and his wife remain childless. Questions pervade his thoughts, and in response, God invites him to count stars.

After These Things (v 1a) Abram’s devotion to family prompted Lot’s rescue (14:116). The military campaign is successful, with subsequent interaction between Abram and two kings (14:17-24). One king-priest brings blessings (vv 18-19), the other leader seeks to acquire people (v 21). The format (blessing and people) readies Abram for dialogue with God on a sensitive subject fusing divine favor (blessing) with the gift of an heir (people).

A Visionary Experience (v 1b)

Why Stars?

Scripture flexibly applies the word stars from the natural

The Almighty engages Abram in conversation. God

to the symbolic. The stars appeared at God's discretion, in

encompasses the sweep of time in a salutation reflective of

His appointed time, and for an ordained purpose (Genesis

His eternal character (after [past], I am [present], reward will

1). Reflected in the childless couple's plight (Genesis 15) stars

be [future] - v 1). Abram’s response parallels the greeting by

cannot be produced at human will. Further, Abram is to count

understood inference to the former events (Ch 14), verbalized

those he can see – were there more? Abram and subsequent

honor of the present Sovereign LORD, and a transparent

readers are reminded that some things remain the purview of

question about an uncertain future (15:2-3).

God alone. Echoing the point, the quantity and identity of these

Abram ponders if naming a trusted steward as his heir is what God will use to work His will. Though cultural practices are at the LORD’s disposal, in this case, His work would be unique (v 4). The Creator had brought light into existence out of nothingness; sustaining it, the sun, moon, and stars

evening luminaries is eloquently sung by the psalmist [147:4 (KJV)]: “He telleth the number of the stars; he calleth them all by their names.”

Abram could not count all the stars, but God Himself, the

appeared three days later (Genesis 1). He brought Abram from

Creator of countless constellations, knows the precise number

insignificance to promised prominence (12:1-5), sustaining him

and the very names of each one. In like fashion, He knew the

through repeated challenges (Ch 12-14). Abram’s great reward

name of the baby to be born to Abram and Sarah (Genesis 17:19),

was rooted in God; to make the point, He takes the elderly man

and the endless family line that begins with them.

outdoors (15:5).

Why stars? Abram had one child in mind, yet like the night

The new setting brought a fresh perspective. Limitations

sky he gazed at, God had a whole nation planned. The LORD

that had clouded his view led to short-sightedness and doubt

is Abram’s Sovereign Shield (15:1) and what He pledged will

(v 3-4). In contrast, the boundless, outdoor stage of creation

exceed the patriarch’s wildest dreams. What Abram could not

regaled Abram in silent testimony of the vast, unlimited power

do, God Himself would fulfill. God calls Abram to trust Him

of God! Commanding attention to just one feature of God’s

for the impossible—and he did (15:6).

stars – if that were possible (Genesis 15:5b)!

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About The Author

handiwork (Psalm 19:1), Abram is told to look up and count the Dr. Rob Debelak is Professor of Bible at Lee University. He has taught at Lee University for 30+ years and is a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. He and his family reside in Cleveland, Tennessee.

"He telleth the number of the stars; He calleth them all by their names" Psalms 147:4 KJV

Gò0dNews for Athletes

At 87, Why Do I Run?

A

by Bill Silvers

t 87 years old, I'm part of a very small group, roughly the top 1.5% of the oldest Americans by age. And yet, in June 2025, I competed in my first

National Track and Field Championship, running the 200-, 400-, 800-, and 1500-meter sprint races – and won medals!

When most others have slowed down, people ask me, “Why do you run?”

Observing the details of my life, I’m just a regular guy. Although I moved to Ellijay, Georgia, a few years ago, Murray County will always be my home. I’m actively involved in my church, serving on the Administration Committee and as the Evangelism Chairperson. I shop at local stores and get my car serviced in Chatsworth. If you followed me around, you might even get a tad bored.

Until… I start running.

At age 81, God led me to start running 5k races. I’m not a runner. I don’t even like to walk!

God called me to race. He also met with me in the training. I felt closer to God during my training. I trained for six weeks, six days per week. I spent one and a half to two hours, five to six days per week, at the gym. I also spent one hour per day at the basketball court.

Four to five days per week, I walked in the beautiful North Georgia mountains. It gave me the opportunity to see the beauty of nature that God has created.

I spent more time praying in the mountains than I did in church on Sunday. I also learned a better way to pray during that time. My prayers had always been a little one-sided.

When you are walking in the mountains for hours at a time, you start to listen.

Running has become a ministry for me. Whether I’m at the starting line or the finish line, I hope others see a testimony of what God can do through someone who trusts Him.

9:24–25 NIV, “Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize. Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not last; but we do it to get a crown that will last forever.”

This passage reminds me that while running, I am not just training my body but also cultivating spiritual virtues like self-control and determination, aiming for an imperishable reward in heaven. Each step becomes a reflection of my commitment to live according to God’s will, striving for the incorruptible.

The vitality and endurance found in Isaiah 40:31 NIV inspire my running journey: “But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.”

This promise of divine empowerment sustains me, even through fatigue and challenges. Running becomes a

This Scripture beautifully captures the essence of why I

celebration of the strength of spiritual truths, reinforcing my

run: to foster a disciplined life that mirrors the steadfastness

resolve to run my earthly race with the energy, courage, and

of Christ, constantly looking to Him as the ultimate guide

joy that comes from my faith in Christ.

and motivator.

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About The Author

Running reflects the Scriptural call to aim for more than just earthly achievements. As Paul explains in 1 Corinthians

Bill Silvers from Ellijay, Georgia, began running competitively at age 81. He runs to the glory of God!

Grateful for

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