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Contents SEPTEMBER 2020

GoodNews from the Pastor’s Desk

6 The Christian Home: God’s Sanctuary

by Kenneth Ware

GoodNews for Kids

8 What Is Your Favorite Game To Play?

by Brenda Dedmon

GoodNews on Money Matters

10 The Other Comparison Problem

by Andrew Lee GoodNews for Men

12 My Brush Paints

by Charles Finney

GoodNews for Women

14 God Will Sustain You and Carry You

by Wendy Pierce GoodNews for Everyone

18 Rock Or Sand?

by Karen Jeffery

GoodNews for Life

20 Who Am I?

by Janise Copeman

GoodNews Cover Story

22 Four Willows Photography GoodNews Business Spotlight

24 The 6th Cavalry Museum

GoodNews for Teens

26 At the Gates of Hell

by Filip Brunner

GoodNews from the Physician’s Desk

28 Hamilton Medical Center Opens New Internal Medicine Clinic

GoodNews for Marriage

30 Marriage Sabotage To An End

by Carl Corser

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GoodNews on Family

32 Raising Kind Children Matters

by Danny Hesterly GoodNews for your Taste Buds

34 Chocolate Zucchini Cake

by Deana Thompson

GoodNews for Seniors

36 Am I An Antique?

by Evelyn Bathe

GoodNews for Family

38 How to Help Your Children

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Process Their Emotions

by Julie Baumgardner GoodNews for Everyone

40 From My Window Pane

“Waiting For A Fledgling”

by Jim Fickley

GoodNews on Encouragement

42 Spiritual Entrepreneur:

100 Days of Encouragement

by Brad Perkins

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Gò0dNews from the Pastor’s Desk

The Christian Home: God’s Sanctuary

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by Kenneth E. Ware

orship unto the LORD shall never end. During

the dinner table is the altar. The home is where the heart is. For if

uncertain times of a global crisis, the church is

God can dwell in your home, then He can also dwell in your heart.

facing distress, doubt, and a dilemma. Amidst much

God wants a place to dwell in on earth so that He can spread His

persecution and opposition, the Early Church faced much hostility.

glory and presence all over the earth through the living quarters

The church during the first century, met, neither in church

of His people. Originally, through Abraham and the Twelve Tribes

buildings nor in large gatherings. The Early Church met in houses.

of Israel, God wanted all the families of the earth to be impacted

The lesson God was teaching the first century Christians was that

by His presence (cf. Gen.12:1-3). You see, God established the

the temple was not to be the main focal point of spiritual services

home because He wants to consume the culture and permeate the

of worship anymore. The home is to be His dwelling place. Today,

population with His glory through His people. All throughout

God is speaking to the church is a similar way. As we face difficult

the New Testament, the home is taught as a place of worship,

times, we must adjust to the reality that The Christian Home is

service and Christian fellowship unto the Lord (Prisca and Aquila

God’s Sanctuary.

I. A New Dwelling Place. At Jerusalem in A.D. 70, nearly forty years after the death, resurrection and ascension of Jesus Christ, the Second Temple (a.k.a. Herod’s Temple) was destroyed by Rome.

So, the question is, Where did the first century church meet? As major adjustments and decisions had to be made, the Jews, first century Christians, met in houses. The book of Acts tells us, they met together in small gatherings “from house to house” (cf. Acts 2:46; 5:42; 8:3; 20:20). Some met in “the house of Mary” (cf. Acts 12:12). Others met in the jailer’s house (cf. Acts 16:32). Lydia, the first European female convert to Christianity, held meetings in her house (cf. Acts 16:11-15; 40). Titus Justus, a Gentile worshiper of God whose house was next to a synagogue, held worship services in his house (cf. Acts 18:7). Get the idea now? God is infinite and cannot be bound by time nor space. As many churches have not gathered since

Rom.16:3-5; 1Cor.16:19; Nympha Col.4:15; Philemon 1:2). The

March of 2020, know that the Christian home is His dwelling place.

living quarters of Christians is where it all begins. Is your house

II. A Mini Temple. In antiquity, the living quarters of God’s

God’s home? Can God be at home in your house? Are you simply

people was viewed as a mini temple. In the mind of the Jews,

feeling the pressure of stress and unhappiness because your local

the home is to be prioritized as a dwelling place for Yahweh. As

church is currently closed down due to the coronavirus impact?

a place of festivities, celebration, and spiritual services to God,

Or is Jesus standing outside the door of your heart knocking (cf.

the home was valued as 1) A House of Prayer – Intercessions to

Rev.3:20)? See, worship begins in your house before you even go

God 2) A House of Teaching – Instructions from God 3) A House

to the church house. While the dinner table is the altar – a place to

of Fellowship – A Meeting Place for the People of God and 4) A

meet with family and have conversations about God, know for sure

House of Worship – To Pay Homage to God. In Deut.6:7, the home

that your house is to be a Small Sanctuary for God to dwell.

of God’s people is to be a learning institute. It is to be the epicenter

The Three Homes that Man Needs

of moral, educational, and theological instruction. More important than the church building, the home is God’s plan, not man’s vision.

Likewise, today, the Christian home is to be understood as a Mini Temple, a place where God can be at home.

1) An Earthly Home (a residential dwelling).

2) A Church Home (a spiritual dwelling).

3) A Heavenly Home (an eternal dwelling).

his castle.” God’s word teaches, “A man’s home is to be God’s sanctuary.” The word “sanctuary” means to tabernacle, to dwell, live, remain or stay. While the home is to be a small sanctuary,

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About The Author

III. A Small Sanctuary. The world says, “A man’s home is Kenneth E. Ware, M.M., M.A.B.S., M. Div. Devoted husband to Tonia - wife of 24 years.

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Graduate of Temple Baptist Seminary.

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Gò0dNews for Kids

What Is Your Favorite Game To Play?

by Brenda Dedmon

I

grew up in a big and fun family! I have five sisters,

left. When calling over team members, we would

and our house was the one all our friends wanted

use the chant, “Red Rover, Red Rover, send (name)

to come to. We had fun playing outside and would

right over!” Sometimes we would change the game

create our own games and our own rules! One of our

up where the runner would return back to their team

favorite games was “Red Rover.”

without taking anyone, or they could take anyone on

Red Rover was a game consisting of two teams. In playing, the two teams would join hands and stand in a straight line facing each other about 10 feet apart. We

the team back.

As we played, we would run, laugh, and sometimes even get into arguments! However, one thing my parents had taught me and my sisters was that you could disagree without becoming disagreeable. What my parents meant is we could talk out our disagreements, but we could not be unkind or have any name-calling.

Sometimes that was hard to do, but it also helped us learn how to get along with each other and our friends. I learned the Bible verse, “Be kind to one another,” when I was a child. My parents used this verse to help us learn that not everyone can have their own way, to share, and to use kind words to express our feelings.

Perhaps you can think of a game you can play with your friends. You might even want to play Red Rover or

would want to make sure we had our strongest friends

a favorite game you like. As you play, remember that

holding hands with the weaker friends to make sure

if you and your friends do not always agree, you can

the line would hold. Then one team would call over a

talk about how you can reach a decision that will help

player who would then run and try to break the chain.

everyone. Playing with your friends will be fun and

If they were successful, they could take one of the

a great time for you to teach them a new game! Who

people that they broke through back to their team. If

knows? It may become their favorite game too!

they did not break through, they had to join that team. game would end when one team had only one person

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About The Author

Then the other team would call over someone. The Rev. Brenda Dedmon is the director of the Children’s Learning Center, First Baptist of Dalton. She is also an avid Alabama “Roll Tide” fan!

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e’ve all heard that we shouldn’t compare

lifetime (late 30’s). When she looks around at her friends and

ourselves to others, which can lead to envy,

family, she notices that she is one of the few with a college

discontentment, and even depression among

degree and a salary that is above the national median income.

those who spend countless hours scrolling through social

She is not in the best physical shape, but she observes with

media posts and thinking everyone else’s life is more fulfilling

satisfaction that most of her friends and family are more

and glamorous than their own. Ironically, many studies have

out of shape than she is. Her marriage may be hanging on

found that some of the posts on social media aren’t even

by a thread, but she is proud that she’s the only one still in

legitimate experiences (can we say Photoshop?). But that’s

her first marriage compared to her friends and family. Do

beside the point. FOMO (fear of missing out) is the current

you see where this is going? Lisa consoles herself and even

trendy catchphrase for what many of us know as “keeping up

creates excuses for not improving her life, based solely on her

with the Joneses,” and it can lead to chronic discontentment.

observation that her life looks pretty good compared to her

We all know about this “comparison problem” and its

inner circle, and she knows any of them would gladly trade

dangers. But what about the “other” comparison problem?

places with her. By choosing the wrong people with which to

The other comparison problem is when we compare ourselves to those who are less successful than we are, and then we use that comparison to congratulate ourselves on our

compare herself, Lisa will never achieve the more fulfilling and more successful life she could have had.

But what if Lisa believed the saying that “you will

own achievements (higher education, above average salary,

become the average of the five people you spend the most

above average health, stable marriage, etc.). This can become

time with”? Because she believed this, she began to expand

a very real and dangerous problem as well; sure, it may boost

her social network by meeting people whom she admired—

our self-esteem, but what about the long-term consequences of

people who were more educated, more financially successful,

this other comparison problem? By using less successful people

had thriving marriages and spiritual lives, were regularly

as our touchstones for evaluating how well we are doing in

involved in community service, and who were conscientious

certain areas, we may be subconsciously sabotaging ourselves,

about their appearance and physical fitness, too. What if

destroying our motivation to aspire for excellence. And

she got to know some of these people and learn how they

when I refer to “less successful” people to which we compare

did it, and then Lisa began to emulate these best practices to

ourselves, I don’t mean only in the socioeconomic context

improve her own life? Where would Lisa be in ten years from

of income and wealth; I mean every aspect of life (spiritual,

now? The answer should be obvious. So be very careful about

psychological and emotional health, physical health, education,

this other “comparison problem,” for it can lead to serious

service, as well as socioeconomic measures).

consequences as surely as the envy and discontentment of

Here’s an example of this other comparison problem—

the earlier comparison problem. Neither route is the path to a

we’ll call her Lisa. Lisa is about halfway through her working

happy and fulfilling life. Proverbs 16:3 promises, “Commit to

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My Brush Paints

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by Charles Finney

paintbrush is made of many parts. The

and murderers of mothers, for man slayers, For

handle. Every brush has one. The ferrule,

whore mongers, for them that defile themselves

that part of the brush that holds the bristles

with mankind, for menstealers, for liars, for perjured

to the handle. The bristles, the part of the brush you

persons, and if there be any other thing that is

paint with. The toe, the very end of the brush. The

contrary to sound doctrine.”

belly, the middle of the bristles. The heel, where the bristles go into the ferrule at the end the handle.

Of interest is the ferrule. It is the part used to

Ezekiel 22:25-26: “There is a conspiracy of her prophets in the midst thereof, like a roaring lion ravening the prey; they have devoured souls;

strengthen the tool handle for joining and binding.

they have taken the treasure and precious things;

Proverbs 3:1-4 says, “My son, forget not my law; but

they have made her many widows in the midst

let thine heart keep my commandments: For length

thereof. Her priests have violated my law, and

of days, and long life, and peace, shall they add to thee. Let not mercy and truth forsake thee: bind them about thy neck; write them upon the table of thine heart: So shalt thou find favour and good understanding in the sight of God and man.”

Today, the ferrule has become uncrimped. It no

have profaned mine holy things: they have put no difference between the holy and profane, neither have

longer binds us to the love of Christ. Some churches

they shewed difference between the unclean and the

seem void, lacking a sense of responsibility. Being idle

clean, and have hid their eyes from my sabbaths, and

in their endeavor to worship God and to glorify Him

I am profaned among them.”

on earth, they offer programs to entertain but not to

Romans 13:13: “Let us walk honestly, as in the day;

develop each individual Christian to attain the full

not in rioting and drunkenness, not in chambering and

stature of Christ.

wantonness, not in strife and envying.”

Psalm 119:126: “It is time for thee, Lord, to work: for they have made void thy law.”

1 Timothy 1:9-10: “Knowing this, that the law is not made for a righteous man, but for the lawless

2 Corinthians 13:11: “Be of good comfort, be of one mind, live in peace; and the God of love and peace shall be with you.”

1 Thessalonians 5:21: “But examine everything

and disobedient, for the ungodly and for sinners,

carefully; hold fast to that which is good.”

for unholy and profane, for murderers of fathers

My ferrule is secure. My brush paints.

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God Will Sustain You and Carry You

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by Wendy Pierce

am He, I am He who will sustain you, I have made you and I will carry you; I will sustain you and I will rescue you,” Isaiah 46:4.

I cannot think of another time in my lifetime where I

have seen so many people going through so many difficult circumstances. There are individuals going through health-

sustain us twice. He could have only made that statement once. When someone makes a statement twice, they are putting emphasis on that particular statement because they want to make sure someone understands that they mean what they are saying. As humans, we make promises that we may sometimes not fulfill but God makes promises that

related issues, divorces, job losses, financial issues, or just strange events or circumstances that the human mind could not even explain. Isaiah 46:4 is a promise we can hold on to that tells us God will sustain us. According to Dictionary. com, the word sustain means “to strengthen or support physically or mentally.”

When we feel like we are unable to go any further and face the reality of our circumstances, God will sustain us. He will strengthen us when our physical bodies are weak or when we are unable to think. God also tells us that He has made us and that He will carry us. Dictionary.com states that the word carry means to “support and move someone or something from one place to another and to support the weight of.” God will carry us to a place of peace in the midst of our circumstances and carry us through to the other side. Even when we feel that we are all alone and believe that no one is with us, God is always with

will be fulfilled. God will sustain us and He will come to our rescue. Do not be discouraged if God does not show up when you want Him to. God’s timing is perfect. I love how the New Living Translation states this verse in Isaiah 4:6, “I will be your God throughout your lifetime-until your hair is white with age, I made you, and I will care for you. I will carry you along and save you.”

us. Sometimes we are unable to see Him or feel Him, but He is God then tells us in Isaiah 46:4 that He will sustain us and rescue us. I find it interesting that God says He will

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with us in the dark times.

Wendy Pierce has an MBA from Lee University and a master’s degree in Economics from MTSU. Wendy is an economics instructor at a private university and plans to pursue a Ph.D. in economic policy from Liberty University.

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Rock Or Sand? here would you build a new house?

We know that rocks are hard and sturdy and can make a foundation unbreakable. With sand, on the other hand, it can be very shifty and even makes it too hard for you to stand on because you start to sink.

Matthew 7:24-27: “Therefore whosoever heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them, I will liken him unto a wise man, which built his house upon a rock: And the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat upon that house; and it fell not: for it was founded upon a rock. And every one that heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them not, shall be likened unto a foolish man, which built his house upon the sand: And the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat upon that house; and it fell: and great was the fall of it.”

The Parable of the Wise and the Foolish Builders (also known as the House on the Rock) is a parable of Jesus appearing in the Gospel of Matthew (7:24-27) and Luke (6:46-49). The parable illustrates the importance of building one’s life on obedience to the teachings and example of Jesus.

Our Holy Father made us this promise to His followers: “Here on Earth, you will have many trials and sorrows.” I can understand that, since the world is opposed to Jesus and all He stands for now.

I too have always had a hard time understanding how I’m supposed to count trials and sorrows a joy, just as many of you feel the same way. But though the years, I’ve learned that we have to continue in faith and become mature and complete in Christ, just like the wise man and the foolish man. The foolish man had to find out the hard way that he must trust the Lord.

Just think back to your hardest struggle and how you rebuilt from the fall or failure you went through. We all have those times.

Matthew 6:27: “And who of you by worrying can add one hour to the length of his life?”

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Jesus will take that fall or failure and use it to strengthen your faith. It’s simply a test that we all can overcome by His mighty mercy.

John 3:30: “He must increase, but I must decrease.”

1 Peter 5:7 tells us, “Cast all your anxiety on Him because he cares for you.”

Many times, I’ve acquired different tools to help me grow in my faith. I sometimes pray just a few short, simple words, such as, “Help me, Jesus,” and it will allow me to open a conversation with the Lord. Waiting for anxiety to simply vanish on its own has never worked for me. But prayers still work with God, and He’s always with us.

We need to stay in touch with Jesus. He hears prayers, and I can claim this verse. For I trust my cares to Him who cares for me.

1 John 4:18: “There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear.”

Are you in an anxious or vulnerable place right now? Entrust your fears to Jesus today, knowing that He promises to fill you with His perfect peace and that you can count on Him to lead you to the Rock of salvation.

2 Peter 3:18: “But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.”

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by Karen D. Jeffery

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Who Am I?

T

by Janise Copeman

oday, we are fascinated with finding out who we are.

so often you hear, “Wow, you are just like your mother or

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

your father.” Or people say the grape doesn’t fall far from

all are curious to know more about what makes us

the vine.

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

That’s why it is so important to ask the Lord to examine

more about their heritage, which may take hours or even

us and not compare ourselves to others and what they are

years of researching.

doing. Sometimes, I see myself one way, and when I read

Sometimes, we think we know ourselves: that may be good or bad depending on our levels of acceptance and selfesteem. Other people can see us differently and see things in us that we were never even aware of. That’s why we have

His Word, the Lord challenges me to be more like Him, which is my desire daily.

Our best role model is Jesus. We can compare ourselves with no greater, more admirable example of a person to walk after. Then there are times when, 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 our own unique person: as we were designed to be.

We have to be true to ourselves and the Lord and ask Him, what is it that you want to do in my life? We are all created so perfectly, woven in His Hands, and are always and daily being molded and shaped like clay. For He is the potter, and we are the clay. Melt

to ask the Lord to examine us, since our own views may be damaged from people, circumstances, past failures or successes…and the list goes on and on.

You may have had so many words spoken over you,

me and mold me.

I encourage you today: as I ask the Lord to examine me, ask Him to show to you also how He sees you and heal you, and find your true identity in Him. If you have never known

especially negative ones, that you start to believe them.

the Lord this way—in a real, personal relationship—I

Sometimes, we are just a collection of our circumstances:

encourage you to start a fresh, new beginning with Him and

how we see ourselves, who we are so involved with, who

allow Him to mold and make you into what He has for you.

we had as parents and as siblings, or where we grew up true that we can be completely opposite of our families, but

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legacy of the 6th Cavalry as their horses were replaced with tanks and currently has five air cavalry squadrons stationed across the country.

Exhibits display the rich history of the 6th U.S. Cavalry

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The museum is located on the Post’s parade field which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is surrounded by sixteen officer’s homes, band barrack

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Celebrate the centennial of women’s suffrage in the U.S. with Votes for Women: A Portrait of Persistence! on exhibit at the 6th Cavalry Museum beginning August 18, 2020.

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At the Gates of Hell

I

by Filip Brunner

made the mistake this morning of looking at Facebook.

to protect the ones carrying the ram. It takes faithful unity to

Someone posted a picture of a young person who was

break through the Gates of Hell.

holding up a sign, and on it was written, “Going to Hell

and proud.”

My initial reaction was, “Seriously?” What my reaction

should have been, what my reaction needed to be, was, “Where did I go wrong?” As Christian men and women, where did we go so wrong that a young person, or anyone

4. Hell is a real place; let us never lose sight of that fact. The Bible tells us, “Then shall he say also unto them on the left hand, Depart from me, ye cursed, into everlasting fire, prepared for the devil and his angels” (Matthew 25:41).

5. Hell is prepared for the Devil and his angels; Hell is the prison made to hold Satan and those who follow

for that matter, would rather choose a sinful lifestyle over the love of Jesus?

One of the potential issues of the church’s failure is that we as the followers of Jesus are not anywhere near the battlefield. For the most part, we throw our angry insults in the general direction of the enemy from the protection of the ramparts. But what does the Word of God have to say?

“And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock, I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it” (Matthew 16:18). The church of Jesus Christ is built from living rocks, but I want to look at the phrase, “…and the gates of Hell shall not prevail against it.”

1. Gates are a defensive fortification; they are designed to keep someone in and to keep someone out. Jesus is NOT speaking of Hell’s attacking us; rather, He is speaking of our attacking the gates of Hell in order to rescue people from it.

2. “…will not prevail against it.” Friends, we are on the

him. God does not want humans to go to it. People chose to follow Satan into it. Friends, we have the Gospel of Jesus

winning side (I speak of Christians). We need to be on the

Christ. Let us employ it together with prayer and fasting in

front lines, fighting for our children; the gates of Hell cannot

the fellowship of the Holy Spirit. Let us firmly seek the favor

prevent us from rescuing sinners from the devil’s foul grasp.

of Heaven that Jesus would lead us to the perishing who

3. Breaking through gates takes effort. A battering ram

will come to Jesus as we give the witness of how Jesus saves and how they can experience forgiveness for themselves. See

employ it properly. It takes soldiers with shields of prayer

you at the gates.

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

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Hamilton Medical Center

Opens New Internal Medicine Clinic

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and further educating their patients and themselves and

physician practice where resident physicians

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provide comprehensive medical treatment

Patients who use this clinic will receive the benefit of two

alongside a board-certified internal medicine physician.

physicians treating them. There will be a lot of collaboration,

Whether you need medical care for a common illness or a

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Services provided at the clinic are geared toward

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for the patients they serve. This includes services like prevention, diagnosis and treatment of internal diseases of all types. Typical visits are for physical examinations, diabetes management, allergy treatment, hypertension (high blood pressure) treatment, high cholesterol treatment, depression and anxiety management, arthritis treatment, respiratory infection treatment, minor surgical procedures, and other general healthcare services. There is a lab on site.

“Hamilton’s internal medicine clinic will be a significant benefit for many

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of life possible.”

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Marriage Sabotage To An End ow many marriages have been destroyed simply because people have not properly resolved issues in their lives, commonly called baggage? What is baggage? How does it affect our marital relationships? If you stop and open your life’s bag and pilfer through it, what would you discover? How full is it?

There’s a saying commonly referenced to when discussing marriage: “They’re bringing a lot of baggage into their new marriage.” You haven’t heard this before, have you? Why is this so common? Is it not the fact that issues that caused the previous relationship to fail were not recognized or accepted and resolved?

How many people today enter into another relationship shortly after the dissolving of the previous one without resolving the causes of their failure? This common baggage problem does not just involve marriages. It also includes our social relationships. Any unresolved issues in our lives will affect the success of our marriage. They will sooner or later surface and sabotage the present relationship we are developing. Whose desire is it to destroy all relationships? Doesn’t he make it so easy and convenient to open our life’s bag of stuff and dig something out of it and sabotage our relationship with the possibility of permanent injury? Why do we find it so difficult to resolve so many issues from our past? Why do we make it so easy for Satan to use those issues against us, thus continuing our relationship failure cycle? This cycle will continue the rest of our lives if we fail to resolve baggage issues. Baggage, baggage, baggage.

It’s no wonder the Bible says it’s so important that we need to lay aside every weight and sin that so easily besets us. Please notice that the Bible does not say that everything we carry with us in life is sin: absolutely the contrary. It becomes needless pain and suffering that we bear in our lives.

How many times have you reached into your baggage and retrieved something and sabotaged your relationship?

Are we not supposed to take our burdens and unresolved issues to the Lord in prayer and leave them in His care?

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Those issues are still unresolved if we pick them up to carry them with us as we leave the altar. Doesn’t that baggage get quite heavy to lug around all the time? If we continue doing the same things all the time, can we not expect the same old results?

We need to seek the Lord and allow Him to help us in our unresolved issues. We need to open our hearts to receive God’s healing and lay aside all our unresolved issues which

will eventually sabotage our marriage. Seek the Lord and adopt His changes, and in time, your marital relationship will change for the better.

Be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might.

Peace will return to your marriage. You don’t have to continue to carry your relationship baggage any further.

Stop! Resolve it! Forgiveness matters! God intended for our lives to be simple and easy, not burdensome, filled with pain and suffering. Isn’t His yoke easy and His burden light to carry? Don’t allow Satan to trick you into reaching into your bag of stuff for something to sabotage your marriage. Isn’t it worth fighting for to have a healthy marriage?

Blessings and peace be unto you as you begin to evaluate all the relationships in your life.

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Raising Kind Children Matters

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by Danny Hesterly

indness makes all the difference. Our world needs

than ourselves, to join in the wonderful story of God. This

more compassion and kindness, especially from

opportunity is for everyone in the world because He is kind.

those who follow the Jesus Way. The New Testament

What we do and what we say go hand in hand. The

is full of moments where Jesus was moved with compassion,

only way to make this world a better place is to be kind and

and out of that compassion, He extended kindness to the

compassionate the way Jesus was: the way the Bible shows

hurting, broken, and marginalized. We see that Jesus never

us how to be. Just read the Gospel of John chapter 4. As

said an unkind word to them, ignored them, or pretended

you read, pay close attention to Jesus’ interaction with the

their situation was blown out of proportion. In fact, Jesus

Samaritan woman. Take a moment and look up the cultural

went against social norms and cultural trends when it came

implications of this conversation. Jesus’ kindness brought

to ministering and caring for the needs of people.

about spiritual change not just in her life but also in her entire village!

Jesus was kind. Through His example, we can make this world a better place, a kinder place. Take today and challenge your children to be kind to every person they come in contact with.

Be intentional with what you say and what you do. Create a “kindness chart” at home or keep a daily note on your phone to write down the ways you showed kindness.

Then, at the end of the week, sit down as a family and share how each person showed kindness that week. It’s really all about being intentional:

Parents play a HUGE role in helping their children

creating daily habits plus reminders in both saying kind

understand what kindness is and how to be kind to others.

words and showing kindness to each other. You’re not going

For me, the best way my kiddos learn what it means to be

to get it perfect every time, and that’s okay. You, I, and your

kind is to look at the life of Jesus.

children are all in the process of becoming more like Jesus.

to children. He was kind to tax collectors. He never cursed the soldiers who nailed Him to the cross. Jesus is kind to us. He gives us the opportunity to live for something more

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Jesus was kind. If we want to be like Jesus, we must choose to be kind.

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Jesus was kind. He was kind to women. He was kind

Danny Hesterly is the executive pastor at City Church Chattanooga. He’s married to his lovely bride, Erin and together they have two wonderful kiddos: Micah and Ava.

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Chocolate Zucchini Cake

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ebster defines harvest as “the time of year when matured grain, fruit, vegetables, etc. are reaped and gathered in.” My parents always had a

garden, and harvest time meant getting to eat an abundance of zucchini, tomatoes, corn, and whatever else happened to be planted that year. It also was a time of canning, freezing, and preserving the fruits and vegetables so that they could be eaten during the cold winter months while the garden lay dormant.

Yet, harvest can be applied to other things. Galatians 6:9

applies it to good works: “Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up” (NIV). 1 Corinthians 9:6 applies it to finances: “He who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and he who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully” (NKJV). Jesus applied it to the spiritual salvation of the world: “The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into His harvest field” (Mt. 9:37-38 NIV).

As autumn harvest comes to a close and gardens are tilled under for the winter, harvesting can still continue. What will you harvest today?

Ingredients

• ½ c. oil • 1½ c. honey • 3 eggs • 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract • ½ tsp. orange flavor, or 2 tsp. grated orange peel • 2 c. peeled and grated zucchini • 3 c. freshly ground soft white wheat flour, or 2-2/3 c. all-purpose flour • ½ c. unsweetened cocoa powder • 1 Tbsp. baking powder • ½ tsp. baking soda • 1 tsp. salt • 1 tsp. cinnamon • ¼ c. milk • 1 c. chopped nuts (optional)

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Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 325°F. Grease and flour a bundt pan.

2. In a large bowl, mix together the oil and honey with an electric mixer. Add eggs, beating after each addition.

Add vanilla, orange flavor, and zucchini.

3. In a small bowl, combine the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.

4. Add the flour mixture to the honey mixture, alternating with the milk. Mix on low until thoroughly combined.

Add nuts, if desired.

5. Bake for 55-60 minutes. Let it cool for 15 minutes before removing it from the pan.

6. After inverting it on a plate, drizzle the chocolate glaze over the top.

Chocolate Glaze

• 2/3 c. honey • 3 Tbsp. unsweetened cocoa powder • 1/3 c. milk • 2 Tbsp. unsalted butter • 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract • 5 drops (1/16 tsp.) orange flavor

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Am I An Antique? ee, I am doing a new thing!” (Isaiah 43:19).

I love antiques. To me, old things have a certain charm about them, filled with history and interest. I personally own a few antiques, but I am really not very knowledgeable about them. I was told once that the criterion for an item’s being considered an antique is that it be 50 years old or older. If that is the case, then I qualify— and some of my belongings are also eligible.

Yeah, I love old things. I love the old hymns that have stood the test of time. Many of them still send chills and thrills to my inner spirit when I hear them or sing them.

Although I love old things, I also get excited about new things! I love the newer, contemporary worship and praise music, and I love the thrill that I feel when I hear or sing them too. My car radio is usually attuned to the Message, although my husband occasionally turns it to enLighten, the Southern Gospel music station. He likes old things too!

Although I am sometimes slow to accept newer fads, fashions, and trends, I still love the new—new ideas, new ways of doing things, new insights. Yes, I know every new thing a person tries doesn’t always work or endure the test of time. The newest ideas are not necessarily the best ideas, but the fact that people are thinking up new things proves that there are optimistic people who are not

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satisfied with the status quo and think things could be better. LPs and 8-tracks may well be considered antiques now, but they were important steps in the chain of events that brought us DVDs! A news story in the recent past told of a church closing its doors for the purpose of getting rid of the aged membership, and later reopening with only the young as members. There are those who believe it’s time for the old to step back and let the young take over. There must be a place for all of us! While the young bring new energy, excitement, and fresh, innovative ways of doing things, the old bring stability, wisdom, and encouragement, and they preserve legacy.

My husband, given half a chance, can strike up a conversation with anybody, anywhere! In a conversation once with a man in his 80s, he discovered what church the elderly gentleman attended and commented on the beauty of the new sanctuary just built. The man (I hesitate to call him “old” because of his wonderful mindset!) responded with excitement and pride and said, “You know, we had an uphill battle with some of the old people, but we persevered and finally got our new building!”

You may feel safe living in the “comfort zone” of the past, but I don’t want to be like the person who said, “Wheels—who needs ’em?” or, “Computers—who needs ’em?” (or you fill in the blank!).

I want to be an active advocate of the upgrade and update! I want to go broadband, embrace the iPad, and appreciate my GPS (even when it sometimes doesn’t choose the quickest route for me)! Life is too short and too important to live in the past. Bring on the changes! Just be patient with me until I can get in my Scooter and go with you! My body may move a little slower, but my mind and my spirit may very well be yelling for you to catch up!

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Evelyn Bathe is the wife of Joseph, mother of Jonathan, and grandmother of Brooklyn and Jackson. She has been a speaker for youth, women, and marriage conferences and served in various Christian ministries. Evelyn and her husband retired from pastoring and presently attend Peerless Road Church in Cleveland. Follow Evelyn’s blog at evelyntbathe.wordpress com.

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Gò0dNews for Family How to Help Your Children Process Their Emotions ow do you feel when your child has a meltdown?

You probably do everything you can think of to help them, but absolutely nothing works. It could be in the store checkout line, at bedtime, the second you walk in your friend’s house or at a birthday party. You may find yourself at wits’ end and literally on the verge of having your own meltdown.

There probably isn’t a parent on the planet who can’t relate to this experience. Your blood pressure goes up and you can feel everyone watching you. So, you reach into the recesses of all you know about good parenting in an attempt

to use something you’ve learned, but absolutely nothing will console your child.

What now?

Before you judge yourself too harshly, know that you are not alone. There is nothing worse, no matter how old you are, than feeling out of control. Children have meltdowns. But guess what? Sometimes adults do too.

Christie Burnett, editor of Childhood 101, encourages parents to consider developing a “Calm Down Plan” to help children cope when their emotions overwhelm them. These steps can help them when they are upset or feel out of control.

5 Steps to Managing Big Emotions

● Remember that it is never OK to hurt others. Set clear guidelines about what is acceptable and what

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is not. For example, physically hurting others or destroying things is not acceptable, nor is it OK to say hurtful things. ● Take three deep breaths or count slowly to 10.

Breathing deeply or slowly counting to 10 gives your child time to recognize their body’s warning signs, such as a tense body, clenched teeth or a racing heart.

Talk with your child about how their body feels when they are angry or frustrated. Then introduce the idea of taking a few breaths to compose themselves and choose a better course of action than striking out at another person. ● Use words to express feelings and hopes.

Acknowledging their feelings gives them legitimacy. Saying what they wish would take place helps to open a problem-solving conversation. Sometimes what they wish would happen is not acceptable, but this is part of the learning process. It’s also a great opportunity to help them think of other options. ● Ask for help to solve the problem. Talking through a problem helps to process the situation, even for adults. Let your child know it is OK to ask for help solving a problem, and keep channels of communication open so they feel they can always come to you for help.

One day, they’ll be working on much bigger problems than a spat with a sibling or frustration with a friend. ● Take the time needed to calm down. Teach your child that sometimes the proposed solution may not seem to be enough. They may still feel angry or upset after working through each of the steps. In these situations, it is often better to walk away or find another safe way to diffuse those feelings.

Whether you’re younger or older, it’s difficult when you feel out of control. These steps can provide a sense of security and help you develop a plan of attack for those moments when big emotions try to take over.

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“Waiting For A Fledgling”

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by Jim Fickley

e’ve a bluebird house in our back yard

I never saw him gather twigs

And I have come to see

But stayed near the back yard

A faithfulness, and diligence,

Mrs. Bluebird did the work

Which showed their best to me

And she would seldom stop

I have watched the female bluebird

But He’d fly up and look inside

Gather twigs to make her nest

Or sit upon the top

And wondered where she leaned her skill

I guess her building’s now complete

To do what seems her best

For both have settled down

Her building talent wasn’t taught

For now, she has no cause to roam

But God gave her the skill

She spends more time at home.

And I’m amazed the way she’s worked

Perhaps in time they’ll fly away

And watching is a thrill.

But soon they’ll both return

One time she brought a stick too long

Their faithfulness, and diligence,

To fit into the door

Are duties I must learn.

But she struggled, and succeeded, The male bluebird was always near He seemed to be on guard

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About The Author

Then she flew away for more

Jim Fickley came to Tennessee to attend Bryan College, and then TN. Temple where he met his wife Barbara. He earned a graduate degree in religious education from Temple Seminary.

After a long career of ministries and teaching both in Tennessee and Florida, He retired as a teacher of Bible in the public schools of Hamilton County. Jim and his wife have three sons Jonathan, Edward, and Christopher, who are all teachers.

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Spiritual Entrepreneur: 100 Days of Encouragement word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in a setting of silver” (Proverbs 25:11).

The world needs more entrepreneurs, more good ideas, and more courageous people who see a need and will do something about it. The world especially needs more Christian “spiritual” entrepreneurs who recognize the opportunities God is revealing to them and are then courageous enough to act on it.

On August 14, 2019, I read in Richard Foster’s book “Celebration of Discipline,” “The fruit of solitude is increased sensitivity and compassion for others.” Over the next several days, I reflected on this thought and prayed, “What can I do to make the world a better place and have more compassion for others?” God brought to my mind the image of an older gentleman I would see often at coffee shops around town. It appeared to me that this man was always meeting with collegeaged students. I saw him so often, I started asking others if they knew who he was. It turns out he is a retired minister who meets with young adults to mentor them. Wow—someone willing to give up their time and energy for the betterment of others to speak encouragement into their lives!

Six days later, God’s prompting came: “I want you to write letters of encouragement—for 100 days.” Yikes! What would people think? I feared people’s thinking I was a weirdo or that I wanted something from them. I also thought, why should I write these letters? I need encouragement.

I’m going through a tough spot in life; I’m out of work!

Nevertheless, I submitted and started writing to family, friends, acquaintances, strangers, celebrities, heroes, cultural villains, and the older gentleman from the coffee shops.

Each day, I would pray, “God, who needs encouragement today? Who do you want me to write to?”

Each day, He would bring someone to mind for me to write to, sometimes people I absolutely did not want to write to.

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But what I discovered as I wrote these letters was that I was being encouraged. I was focusing less on myself and my own problems and more on others and how I could speak into their lives. Gratitude was changing my attitude.

Over the 100 days, I received responses like, “I really needed to hear those words because I was in a very dark place.” I had people approach me in tears, saying, “I’ve

never received anything like that before, and you don’t know how perfect the timing of this was.” Others said, “You believe in me more than I believe in myself.” Maybe there’s someone you know who needs to know that you admire them, look up to them, believe in them. During this time of quarantine, maybe now is the time to write and tell them?

We all need encouragement.

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