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From the Publisher “And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed. (And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.) And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city. And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David:) To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child. And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered. And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn. And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid. And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger. And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward me.” Luke 2:1 – 14, King James Version The Christmas season is here again! This time of the year is truly special and exciting when we see family and friends, trim the tree, help and serve others not as fortunate as us, give and receive special gifts, have parties, cook and eat holiday treats and meals. When Christmas Day finally arrives, sometimes we find ourselves so head over heels in all these Holiday activities that have occurred that instead of having enjoyed the season, we are stressed to the max, exhausted, over spent and just ready to get it over with. That should not be the case for Believers! This is the THE season to focus our hearts and minds and just“be still and know that He is God.” Do that for yourself and with your family. Get your children together and read the Christmas Story from the Bible. Celebrate the true meaning of Christmas – the birth of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Nashville Christian Family wishes for you and yours a very Blessed, Peaceful and Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
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Volume 10, Number 2
DEPARTMENTS 3 From the Publisher 6 Family Matters Discussing Emergency Strategies With a Young Family
ON THE COVER 16 More than 650,000 students from all over the Southeast have visited the American Village in Montevallo, Ala. and discovered the drama of America’s founding. This Christmas, the Village offers us a look at what a Colonial, Christ centered Christmas was like. See page 16. 7, 23 Miracle Moments 28
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Miracle Moments Around the Salvation Army Angel Tree
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Finding Hope in Your Journey
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10 Mighty Women Trevecca Alumna Named Tennessee Teacher of the Year 11 The Home Front Healthy Homes and Cozy Floors 12 Business Today Remembering Families That We Served 13 Faith At Work Breakfast, Chaos, and a Moment of Hope
21 Home Town Hero Good Enough will Never Change the World 21 Faith Under Fire Give the Gift of Sweet Sleep 22 Hassle Free Zone Quick, How Do You Polish Silver!? 23 Miracle Moments The State’s FIRST Astigmatism Smile Procedure 24 Kid’s Korner Let’s Decorate the Tree!! God’s Ultimate Charge 27 Body & Soul Love and Our Personal Preferences
14 Teachable Moments Christmas Mercies
27 God’s Plan For Salvation and
14 Healthy Living Be Happy, Be Healthy, Be Whole
28 Parent With Purpose 4 Affirmations to Focus Your Family on Christ This Christmas
19 Legal Matters Why Having A Good Contract In Place Avoids Future Problems 19 Mission Makers Gifts That Matter From the Faith Store
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Discussing Emergency Strategies with a Young Family It’s no fun to think about dangerous situations as a parent. Imagining smoke in my house sends a shiver down my spine. But the reality is, the unexpected happens. Even young children can be better prepared for emergencies if your family has ongoing safety conversations. When my husband and I became foster parents, all sorts of new concepts entered our children’s vocabulary. While I’ll admit that some of the conversations were difficult, when it came to emergency preparedness discussions—all I thought was, “How have we never talked to them about this before?” Older kids do fire drills (and lockdown drills) at school, but I realized in my conversations with friends that many parents don’t address how to handle potential emergency situations at home with our young kids. If it’s ever occurred to us, we likely don’t want to worry them or give them reasons to be afraid. However, having these ongoing conversations with my children has given them a sense of responsibility. It’s also given me a sense of peace that our words and actions now may help them in the future. Here are the situations we presented to our children and the resulting discussions. These are situations specific to our house and our family, so I encourage you to consider how to keep your family safe by evaluating potential hazards in your home. What would you do if I fell down the stairs carrying the laundry basket? Our washing machine is in the basement, and I’m human…and a busy, sometimes-distracted mom. What happens if I take a tumble and hit my head? My sons and I outlined a specific plan for their course of action. In our case, we have two close, trusted neighbors, and they know how to dial 911. Which leads me to…
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How could you use my phone to call for help? Cell phones require a lot more than pushing three buttons for 911. Your children may know how to get to Netflix on your phone faster than you can, but do they know how to dial? If your phone responds to voice commands (and you child can understand a true emergency), teach them to ask for help. “Ok Google, dial 911” or “Hey Siri call an ambulance” might be the words that save someone’s life. Without voice commands, my phone takes a seven-step process to call for help: wake up the phone, unlock it, swipe my security code, tap the phone icon, select the number pad, enter 9-11, and then touch the green dial button. Fortunately, many phones will have an ‘emergency’ button that you can use to dial without the security code. Still, your children need to know how to use it. In my case, it’s still five steps: wake up the phone, swipe, touch ‘emergency’, dial 9-1-1, then touch the green dial button. What if you got off the bus and I wasn’t here? When your child is old enough to go to school, this is a critical conversation to have. Sure, if you’re running late at the store, you’ll call a neighbor to meet the bus. But there could be an emergency situation—a car accident, for example—that will only be compounded if your child isn’t prepared for a lonely arrival. Talk through this possibility so they are equipped to make a good decision. What do you do if the dog gets out? At first glance, this may not sound like an emergency. But I will tell you from personal experience, the dog running out the front door toward a squirrel in the neighbor’s yard doesn’t send your heart into your throat the way your three-year-old furiously chasing that dog—right toward the street, with tunnel vision to bring the pup home. My son knows to stay out of the road, but he loves the dog. That afternoon, we sat down and discussed that if someone leaves the gate open or the dog runs out
the door—they are to call for an adult and never, ever chase after him. What’s that smell? Whether it’s smoke or gas, teach your children to associate these smells with danger. We have a gas stove, so it’s easy to have them sniff in the moment we light a burner and explain that this potent smell spells trouble. For smoke, I told them to sniff after I blew out a candle. This is also an opportunity to address fire safety: never play with matches, a lighter, or electrical outlets. What do you do if you hear the smoke alarm? We have a first-floor bedroom, and our kids are upstairs. We’ve made it a point to press the button on the smoke alarm so they know that sound means ‘get downstairs immediately.’ Being awoken by a loud noise can be terrifying, and the last thing you want in an emergency is your child hiding in the dark and covering their ears so they don’t hear you calling them. These are just some conversation starters; evaluate your family’s needs based on your own individual circumstances. I pray that you will never need to implement your emergency procedures, but preparing your children may save you precious seconds if disaster ever strikes. — Kelley and her husband Matt are foster parents and have two biological sons. Kelley lives and writes to uplift and glorify the name of Jesus Christ. Her second novel, Going Back Cold, will be released in 2019. Read more at www.kelleyrosewaller.com.
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Miracle Moments around The Salvation Army Angel Tree Beatriz Garcia loves Nashville. She also loves being part of the Salvation Army’s Angel Tree, creating the Miracle Moments of Christmas that happen through the community that supports it. Two years ago, her mother signed her up to help with the Angel Tree registration. Being bilingual, Garcia helped parents feel more comfortable when filling out their applications for their children. “It is very rewarding seeing the parents faces when they realize they will have Christmas gifts for their children,” Garcia said. This is the parent’s Miracle Moment, when they are given peace that their children won’t go without. The program is also close to Beatriz’s heart. Her two siblings are Angel Tree recipients. Their parents work in construction so they work less in the winter months due to bad weather. While trying to keep up with bills, there is not a lot of extra income for Christmas gifts. “The Angel Tree gave my brothers that special moment on Christmas morning. It is amazing how people have such great hearts to give Christmas gifts to kids. I wish they could see that Christmas spirit in my brothers’ hearts,” Garcia said. This is the most recognizable Miracle Moment- the expression of Christmas joy through a child. Her personal experience with the program helps put others at ease, particularly those who might initially feel too embarrassed to ask for help. “People want to help others and knowing that kids wake up on Christmas morning so happy with their gifts…. it is something that people love to do, so parents shouldn’t be embarrassed of doing it,” Garcia added. This year, The Salvation Army coordinated with partner agencies throughout the Nashville area to help assist with the process earlier in the fall. James Smith shares, “Families have been able to easily access Christmas assistance through established relationships. This provided more locations and times for families to register with less hassle factors of long lines and wait times, language barriers, transportation or childcare issues that cause parents stress. Families were able to sign up with agencies who understood their unique challenges and can extend community relationships.” “Families should look forward to the grace of a Christmas meal, the peace of provision, and the joy of finding gifts under the Christmas tree compared to the agony of hunting down assistance, which is why we have made the process as simple as possible,” shares Major Ethan Frizzell. This is the Miracle Moment for the family – hope around the table over a blessed Christmas Meal. “When you see the Angel on the tree, it is not just a drawing – it is something more – It is a child who wants to extend their wings. Every time I see one, I get emotional because when you give a child a gift, you are extending their
wings. One day, when they find out what others did for them, they will pay it back,” she said.
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Garcia loves the family atmosphere at the Salvation Army and says they are always
“I love the way the staff makes me feel like family,” she said. It is a unique organization in that there is no judgement – when you come and ask for help, they are there for you. You just don’t expect that kind of love; they make you feel special.” “At the end of the day, you are putting a smile on kids’ faces, making them believe in hope and faith and showing them they are not alone,” she said. “They will forever remember that gift.” This is the final Miracle Moment, one for the community as a whole. A realization that as the love of a community grows, the act of showing love to all our neighbors regardless of situation, leads to more love being shared. Simply the love grows exponentially with every gift given - the Miracle Moments of a community Christmas! Paper Angels are currently hanging trees at local malls, and in corporate and church partner offices, throughout the area for adoption through Dec. 8th. If all the angels happen to have been adopted, you can still help! While their Christmas is secure, their futures are not. For a donation of $25, you can help support 1 week for 1 child in our Red Shield Kids Club Program. Children in this program receive tutoring to help their educations, meals to help fight food insecurity, and mentoring to show them how bright their futures truly can be. Visit SalvationArmyNashville.org to learn more. — Misty Ratcliff, Development and Communications Manager of The Salvation Army, Nashville www.salvationarmynashville.org
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Finding Hope In Your Journey No stranger to heartache, pain and rejection, Cherie Jobe understands the trials that come into our lives because of difficult circumstances. Cherie is passionate about encouraging, equipping and empowering women to be all they were “designed by God” to be. Significant life events and a painful past propelled Cherie Jobe into the launch of a ministry which listens and understands, and hopefully, leads women to Christ. Cherie firmly believes that God has equipped her with the unique ability to empower her listeners to take action and make changes in their lives NOW! Her first book, ”Secrets From Behind the Chair”, is a perfect example of her speaking style. Honest, heartfelt and healing are three words to describe Cherie’s powerful book. Her own life story is woven throughout the book, along with those stories shared by her clients. An impacting testimony, “Secrets” relates the many ways God provides and blesses even in the most difficult times.
Cherie’s second book “Surviving the Bad Hair Days” offers a series of stories about Cherie own “ bad hair days”. In writing the book, Cherie offers genuine friendship, humor and wise counsel as clients, friends and Designed by Him Ministries renewal and re-energizing for women. founder Cherie Jobe and acquaintances share their own Recent events have been highlighted by personal life stories. In this book her team are preparing for annual women’s event nationally-known speakers and artists. Cherie offers the gift of inspira- their February 2, 2019. Mamie McCullough, Kay Dekalb Smith, tion and hope, while teaching Rita Davenport, Cheri Keggy, Kim Bolton, the reader how to be content, Anita Renfroe, Liz Curtis Higgs are just a few. peaceful and strong through a walk with God. Cherie is the founder and president of the non-profit Designed by Him Ministries. She discovered that every day can be a new beginning if you allow yourself to be transparent and open to what God has planned for you. Cherie ministers to women through not only her speaking and writing, but one-on-one mentoring and training. Cherie and her Ministry Team began hosting a women’s event eight years ago in Murfreesboro. New Beginnings Event is an incredible day of
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Jasper was concerned. All that preyed on his mind were thoughts of how he was going to endure his condition. How was he going to survive? Would he be able to stay in his home? How would he do the “simple things” each day, like brushing his hair, getting dressed, cooking his meals and driving. Oh yes, what about driving? How long would he be able to drive before his illness made it impossible? Jasper had just received his medical diagnosis. He had Parkinson’s Disease. Parkinson's disease is progressive in that the conditions worsen over time, the doctor told Jasper. The primary symptoms of Parkinson's disease are tremors, rigid muscles, slow movement, and difficulty balancing. Each system may be mild at first, but each will gradually become more intense and debilitating. As symptoms worsen, they may cause incidents that result in death. For example, in advanced cases, difficulty swallowing can cause Parkinson's patients to aspirate food into the lungs, leading to pneumonia or other pulmonary conditions. Jasper took all the words the doctor told him to heart. He knew he would need help, as his symptoms progressed. He wondered how he would make things work with his current income being $2,000 per month. He knew his savings was meager, around $38,000 in total. Jasper thought, “How am I going to make it?” Many people of any age, living with a physical, mental or intellectual disability ponder the same questions that Jasper ponders. Yet, there is a way for people to protect their assets while qualifying for government benefits, such as Medicaid, to cover healthcare needs. The answer is a “Special Needs Trust”. Special Needs Trusts are designed to give people living with a disability the ability to qualify for government benefits to pay for their healthcare needs, while preserving their assets in a special type of trust. This ability became law through The Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1993, a federal law that was enacted by the 103rd United States Congress. Jasper contacted a trustee company and was referred to an attorney to assist him is completing the Special Needs Trust paperwork. The attorney then referred Jasper to the trustee company to establish the trust and carry out the day-to-day activities associated with Jasper’s care. Jasper knew his illness would not get better and in fact it would progress. Now, he had the security he was looking for in knowing he would qualify for government benefits to cover his healthcare needs and preserve his savings to use for items or services his benefits would not cover. Jasper would live a good quality of life and have peace of mind. For more information about Special Needs Trusts, please contact the Vista Points Special Needs Trusts office at info@vistapoints.org or call 615-7584660. — Darlene A. Kemp, MPH, MBA-HCM
Tennessee Teacher of the Year Franklin Elementary School teacher Melissa Miller looks at every day as a celebration for her students and their achievements. The Trevecca alumna was recently recognized with a celebration of her own when the Tennessee Department of Education named her Tennessee Teacher of the Year. “[Winning Tennessee Teacher of the Year] was just amazing,” Miller said. “That’s a big deal that means my peers chose me to represent them. I thought, ‘This is it, this is the platform God has given me.’” Miller attended Columbia State Community College then went on to earn her degree from Middle Tennessee State University. She later earned a master’s degree from Trevecca Nazarene University. She says her inspiration to teach came at a very young age. “Since kindergarten, all of the teachers I have had in my life have influenced me,” Miller said. “I felt like every teacher I had became a part of me.” While days in the classroom bring joy to Miller’s life, there are always some unforeseen issues she has to handle. “My biggest challenge is balancing time,” Miller said. “I want to go above and beyond what is expected but also balance time with my husband and children … and put God first.” Despite some days “getting a little out-of-whack” as Miller put it, she never loses her love for teaching her students. “My students always give love to me, and I give love back to them… even on the most challenging days,” Miller said. Other positive influences on Miller’s day is the support she finds in the Franklin Special School District. “Here in the Franklin Special School District they invest in people,” Miller said. “We have the extra people that we need to do the hard work [of] meeting the challenges of every single child every single day. Everyone is a part of the learning process.” On top of covering the required school materials, Miller makes sure that her kids know she is giving her all in the classroom. “I want them to see my excitement, no matter what we’re doing,” she said. For Miller, the best part of her daily work is when she gets to witness a student grasping a concept she is teaching. “I love celebrating the kids’ successes when they learn to believe in themselves,” Miller said. “Their successes are my successes.” During 2019, Miller will represent the state of Tennessee as Teacher of the Year. One of the benefits is getting to travel to Tennessee school districts to share her insights with teachers across the state. Miller hopes to inspire and motivate positive progress in the classrooms, she says. Miller’s primary advice to educators and those who want to teach is fairly straightforward: Know why you want to be a teacher. “You need to know your why,” Miller said. “Always reconnect back to why you wanted to become a teacher. What you do changes the world for the children that you teach.” — Audrey Yawn
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T h e H om e F ront Healthy Homes And Cozy Floors Whether you are entertaining guest or not this holiday season healthy air and warm floors make your home cozy. We spend a lot of time indoors when it is cold outside. Our immune systems are already battling colds and viruses there is no need to make them work even harder inside the home. By controlling the temperature and moisture we can control mold and mildew. Just like we go home to rest and relax don’t you think your immune system deserves the same? Healthy, mold-free air is one way to protect yourself. It is typical to crank the heat up in our homes this time of year. If the duct work for our heat runs under our home, we are breathing air from that space. The quality of that air determines the quality of the air that is circulated in the home above. Encapsulating the basement or crawlspace offers both insulation and better air quality. Our homes work like a vacuum and breath from the bottom up. Making sure it is not cold or nasty air that is being sucked in and pushed up through
the house is easily managed by encapsulating and sealing that space off from the ground and environment. With temperature controlled we no longer have to worry about drafts but utility bills will also be reduced because the heating unit is not working so hard to warm the air the entire length of the home.
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Remembering Families We Served Each year our funeral homes honor families we have served by hand painting an ornament and displaying them on Christmas trees in our lobbies. The ornaments are hung with care and know that with each name there are families in need for comfort during the holiday season. In addition to the ornaments, Williamson Memorial and Spring Hill Memorial have a Candlelight Memorial Service to remember the families. A guest speaker and special music is provided during the service.
Why do we want to stir up old memories for someone grieving??? The answer is easy, we want families to know that not only are we here during your time of need but we know that the holidays will be a difficult time to bear. Holidays can create feelings of dread and anxiety in those who are bereaved. How does one celebrate the holidays when a loved one is so sorely missed? Creating new rituals and new traditions that pay tribute to the memory of their loved one is one way to survive…perhaps even embrace the holidays when a loved one has died. We have a few suggestions for coping with grief during the holidays in addition to lighting a candle at a memorial service. 1. Have a family meeting…list the things you ordinarily do for the holidays (sending greeting cards, decorating the house, holiday baking, going to parties, etc.) then decide what’s important to each of you.
and that you will survive. 6. Seek support from others. Grieving is hard work and it shouldn’t be done alone. You need to share your experience with someone that understands and accepts the pain of your loss.
7. Take good care of yourself…build time in your day to relax, even if you are having trouble sleeping. Get some daily exercise, even if it’s just a walk around the block. 8. Pay attention to yourself…notice what you’re feeling and what it is you need. It’s okay to ask for what you need. Besides, doing a favor for you during the holidays may make someone else feel better too. Be patient and gentle with yourself and with others as well. 9. Give something of yourself to others…As alone as you may feel in your grief, one of the most healing things you can do for yourself is to be with other people, especially during the holidays. Caring for and giving to others will nourish and sustain you, and help you to feel better about yourself. If you can bring yourself to do so, visit someone in a nursing home, volunteer your time at your church or at the local humane society. Do whatever you can and let it be enough. On behalf of our family and staff of Williamson Memorial Funeral Home & Cremation Services and Spring Hill Memorial Park, Funeral Home & Cremation Services, we want to wish each of you a blessed holiday season. — Pam Stephens
2. Do some things differently this year…trying to recreate the past may remind you all the more that your loved one is missing. This year, try celebrating the holidays in a completely different way. Hang a stocking in your loved one’s memory and have each family member to express their thoughts and feelings by writing a note then placing in stocking. 3. Do other things more simply…you do not have to discard all your old traditions forevermore, but you can choose to observe the holidays on a smaller scale this year. 4. Just do it…we all know that we sould think positively, eat right, exercise more, and get enough rest but grief by its very nature robs us of the energy we need to do all those good and healthy things. Don’t wait until you feel like doing it. Just do it! 5. Expect to feel pain…plan on feeling sad at certain moments throughout the season and let the feelings come. Have faith that you’ll get through this
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Breakfast, Chaos, and a Moment of Hope A few years back, my family and I found ourselves spread out across the high-top counter at Waffle House near Christmas time. As we typically do, we were not-so-discretely juggling plates, knives, napkins, forks, drinks, and conversation. Partway into our meal, our oldest dropped his silverware onto the floor next to a man who was obviously not entertained with the “show” we were putting on. As the silverware cascaded to the ground, he made sure we knew that he wasn’t pleased, despite our son’s apology. To be honest, I wanted to tell this guy to get over it. But as I sat and stewed, reality began to set into my heart. Most people don’t wake up wanting to be angry; rather anger often forms as a result of our circumstances. Maybe he had a fight with his family or a bad incident in traffic. Maybe he lost his job, or worse yet a loved one. Regardless of what it was, there was a catalyst behind his anger. As our meal came to a close, we quietly asked our server to give us his bill. Our intent was to pay his bill without him knowing. Our waitress nodded. She then bent down, picked up his tab, and loudly proclaimed that we were paying for his meal. How
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We looked back at his booth to see a huge smile had washed over his face. His demeanor had transformed. As we left, we gave him a hearty Merry Christmas, for which he joyfully proclaimed the same. We could have made the decision to fire back, to fuel the attitude that was overcoming him. Instead we chose to engage in a way that Jesus may have, with love.
As our Lee Company team heads into the community this Christmas season, we intend to do just that! We are on a mission to love and serve a little differently, brightening up the holidays of everyone we encounter.
To us, it was just an $8 meal, but to that man it was a moment of hope and joy in the middle of who knows what. So here is our challenge to you. Go out there and do something awesome for someone who deserves the exact opposite. When you run into to the Grinch this Christmas season, remember, “something” may have made him grouchy and you
Thank you for allowing us to serve your family and our community. We invite you to join us on our mission to be the light this Christmas season to those who deserve it, and even those who may not! Merry Christmas and shine bright! — Kyle Froman, Chaplain, Lee Company www.leecompany.com
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Be Happy, Be Healthy, Be Whole
If you are feeling right now like the lady that said, “I used to be Snow White—but I drifted”, and you are not looking forward to the upcoming stresses of the holidays knowing that such pressures will cause you to “blow it” again, I have good news. Why is this season one for exalting God? THE FRESH ARRIVAL OF MERCY!
My wife Sheryl was noticing a change. It was the beginning of “the change”. She was tired often in the middle of the day and wanted to take a nap, or have a cup of coffee, anything for extra energy. She felt listless, no real drive, lack of libido and those night sweats! Other women, her age and older, told her that it was just a part of the aging process. They said that she should just “get used to it”.
This column takes its name from the mantra at Cool Springs MD. They believe everyone should be happy and healthy and that helps them become a whole person. In so many ways my wife Sheryl and I have benefited greatly from many of the services offered by Cool Springs MD. Our desire is to share our story with you, so you can move to being happier and healthier too.
The other day Lois and I were talking with some saints that have begun attending a church that believes in the doctrine of “Entire Sanctification.” Simply put, this particular church teaches that you can get to the place where you don’t sin anymore.
Consider these holiday Scriptures: • • • • •
Luke 1:50 “His MERCY is upon generation after generation” Luke 1:54 “He has given help in remembrance of His MERCY” Luke 1:58 “Her neighbors heard that the Lord displayed His great MERCY.” Luke 1:72 “Salvation from our enemies and from the hand of all who hate us; to show MERCY toward our fathers.” Luke 1:78 “Forgiveness of their sins because of the tender MERCY of our God”
I am particularly amazed, every year as this season approaches, with a Greek word that we find in two different Christmas verses. The first verse that uses it is Luke 2:10-14. “Do not be afraid, for behold, I bring you good news of a great joy which shall be for all the people. Today in the city of David there has been born for you a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among men with whom He is pleased.” That special word is “eudokia”, meaning desire for, good will and good thoughts toward, approve of, accept with kind intentions. It is also used in Luke 3:22. “A voice came out of heaven, ‘You are my beloved Son, in You I am well pleased.” THINK OF IT: NO MATTER WHAT KIND OF A YEAR YOU HAVE HAD (or what kind of a day you are having!) BY HIS MERCY, WE BECOME AS PLEASING TO GOD AS HIS OWN SINLESS SON. And . . . I don’t have to do or buy anything in order to receive it. All I have to do is pray, “Lord, be merciful to me, the sinner.” (Luke 18:13) To be accepted and to receive mercy, there is no home decorating needed, no time needed to bake all kinds of dishes . . . just a heart willing to receive, and transmit, that mercy. For surely there is someone around you who needs it too. — Mark Simpson
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Then he heard about Dr. Lodge and Cool Springs M.D. and bio identical hormone replacement therapy. As she learned on their website Hormone imbalances cause a range of physical and emotional issues that greatly affect your quality of life. Effective hormone replacement therapy using bio-identical hormones addresses the cause of your symptoms, rather than just treating the symptoms in isolation. She wanted to give it a try, and both of us are glad she did. It was a huge game changer for her and for me as well, as I quickly followed her lead when I saw the results she was having. As Dr. Lodge says on his website Decreased hormone levels occur in both women and men as part of the aging process. With the natural decline of such hormones, physical and emotional symptoms surface, such as depression, decreased sex drive and fatigue. One way to treat these common symptoms is through the use of hormone replacement therapy. Our new battle cry to everyone is “You don’t have to feel this way”. I believe everyone can benefit greatly from getting their levels checked out, which is another great benefit of working with Dr. Lodge, he runs a lot of blood tests, a head of time, to find out where you are lacking – so he can combine the right amount and types of hormones to bridge the gap and get you on the road to being happier and healthier. Dr. Lodge and I have several conversations that you can hear, right now, discussing this and other game changing treatments at Cool Springs MD – just click on “Podcasts” at www.94FMTheFish.net I welcome your feedback, thoughts and ideas and look forward to sharing them in the coming months. You can email me at Doug@94FMTheFish.net or feel free to call me during my live radio show – weekdays between 3 pm – 7 pm on 94 FM The Fish. (800) 826-3637 — Doug Griffin
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Christmas celebrations in the American colonies were very different than they are today. You would not have found piles of wrapped gifts under Christmas trees, stockings hung with care on mantels, or televisions playing reruns of It’s a Wonderful Life. But many things were the same. Christmas was an important religious holiday in George Washington’s time, and the twelve nights of Christmas, ending in balls and parties on January 6 extended the holiday season. For Washington, his Colonial Christmas experiences were both joyful and terrifying. George Washington’s boyhood home in Fredericksburg, Va. burned down on Christmas Eve of 1740. The Washington family took shelter “in the detached kitchen and spent a cheerless Christmas Day.” In 1751 George ate Irish goose and drank to the health of absent friends while onboard a ship returning to Virginia from Barbados. Washington had been with his older brother Lawrence who was hoping the warmer climate might help cure his tuberculosis. Christmas of 1753 was spent on the western frontier with the Virginia militia fighting the French and Indian War. Christmas 1758 was a momentous time in George Washington’s life, as he married Martha Dandridge Custis on January 6, 1759 – the twelfth night of Christmas. George spent much of Christmas 1770 in typical activities, foxhunting with friends and family and visiting his mill. He attended services at Pohick Church and had dinner at home with his family. In 1775, during the first Christmas of the American Revolution, Martha Washington traveled to Cambridge, Massachusetts to be with her husband. Martha’s presence at the Continental Army’s winter encampments not only helped to encourage Washington, but also boosted the morale of the entire camp. Christmas
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In virtually every public speech or public writing, Washington spoke of God’s providential care in the establishment of the United States and its Constitution. Seen here in the American Village ballroom is a copy of the Lansdowne Portrait of George Washington by Gilbert Stuart, c. 1965, oil on canvas. The piece is on loan from the Birmingham Museum of Art.
1777, Gen. Washington and much of the Continental Army were in winter quarters at Valley Forge, Pennsylvania. Almost half the camp was either sick or dying. It snowed Christmas day and by the next morning, it measured four inches deep. 1781 was a bittersweet Christmas, spent in Philadelphia. Washington had defeated Lord Cornwallis in the last major battle of the Revolutionary War in October. However, Martha’s son, Jacky, died a few weeks after that victory of a fever contracted at the siege of Yorktown. Christmas 1786 saw the Washingtons finally spending Christmas together at their Mount Vernon home. They most likely attended services at Pohick Church, then returned home, where a “Yorkshire Christmas-Pye” was served. On December 26, 1786, Washington wrote David Humphreys, a friend and former aide, that the Washingtons had served “one [a pie] yesterday on which all the company, (and pretty numerous it was) were hardly able to make an impression…” The recipe for the impressive dish included a bushel of flour and the preparation was lengthy, labor intensive, and difficult. 1789 was George Washington’s first Christmas as the President of the United States. The White House had not yet been constructed, so the Washingtons were in their rented New York home for this holiday season and attended services at St. Paul’s Church. In 1798, with the young people away, George and Martha had a relatively quiet Christmas at home in Mount Vernon, the last they would spend together. George Washington died eleven days before Christmas of 1799.
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As Washington was dying, Mrs. Washington is recorded as having no doubts, no fears for him. After forty years of devoted affection and uninterrupted happiness, she “resigned him without a murmur into the arms of his Savior and his God, with the assured hope of his eternal felicity.” Lessons & Carols. From the first Sunday of Advent and continuing through Christmas Eve, colonial parishioners, including Washington, would have heard the same collect or prayer from the Book of Common Prayer: “ALMIGHTY God, give us grace that we may cast away the works of darkness, and put upon us the armour of light, now in the time of this mortal life in which thy Son Jesus Christ came to visit us in great humility; that in the last day, when he shall come again in his glorious majesty to judge both the quick and the dead, we may rise to the life immortal; through him who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Ghost, one God, now and forever. Amen.”
The American Village Chapel in Montevallo, Ala. is seen here December 2017 in a blanket of snow. It will be the setting for the 2018 Festival Service of Lessons and Carols. “I never tire of this service, for it is truly a wonderful start of the Advent and coming Christmas season. And how we are indebted to those who offer their God-given talents to help make this such service such a blessing,” Tom Walker, Founder & President, American Village.
This will also be a part of the American Village’s fifteenth annual Festival Service of Nine Lessons and Carols on Sunday December 2. The service begins with the procession from the west door of the Chapel, symbolically passing from darkness to light, and continues with lessons—readings from Holy Scripture that will be almost identical to those used on Christmas Day in Washington’s time, namely the Gospel of St. John, 1:1-14. The essence of the service is to center the attention of worshipers and participants alike on the central message of the relationship of God and mankind – from the creation, the disobedience and fall of humanity, the promise of a Messiah, the “Word made flesh” that came to dwell among us, and ultimately of Christ’s sacrifice and redemptive resurrection. Set in a chapel evocative of colonial times the service offers a wonderful opportunity of worship to God the Father, Jesus Christ His son, and the Holy Spirit. The American Village invites you to join us for this special service, no reservations required, and bids you a meaningful Advent season and a joyous Christmas.
— Tom Walker Founder and President, The American Village, Montevallo, Ala. Since it’s opening in 1999, about 650,000 students from all over the Southeast have visited the American Village, “stepped back in history” and discovered the drama of America’s founding, www.AmericanVillage.org. More about Christmas with the Washingtons can be found at www.mountvernon.org/george-washington/ george-washington-at-christmas
The American Village’s annual Festival Service of Nine Lessons and Carols is held in the Lucille Ryals Thompson Colonial Chapel. Music is provided by the Montevallo Community Chorale and organist Dr. Laurie Middaugh. The service is free, and no reservations are required.
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L egal M at te r s Why Having A Good Contract In Place Avoids Future Problems Why have a contract? Because it will make your life easier. Yes, it really will. Well, a good contract will anyway. After all, a contract is really just a road map for all sides to set forth their expectations and the consequences for failing to live up to those expectations. In short, they help avoid surprises. That said I am always amazed at how people and businesses, smart ones at that, actually prepare and sign contracts. I have heard all the reasons: we were trying to save money, the other party is a friend, I didn’t want to make them mad by presenting a contract or we do business all the time. A contract when done right really protects everyone involved. Done wrong and you actually create problems that otherwise may not have existed. Here are three things to avoid when dealing with contracts. Read it. Yes, read it. Amazingly most people admit to not reading a contract. More importantly, understand it. If you don’t get legal advice on what exactly you are being bound to.
Draft it. Don’t think that just because you are friends, business partners or you have known someone for a long time that you don’t need a contract. This is a common mistake and when things go south you have a lawsuit with lots of finger pointing and well, you’re no longer friends. Problems come up because people remember things different. Draft a good contract and you will avoid many problems. Don’t recyle. Too many businesses try to take an existing contract they have used and make it fit the new situation. Bad idea. Contracts are specific to the deal and one size will not fit all. In fact, it will really mess things up. Certain provisions belong in some contracts and not others. You need a contract that addresses the concerns of the specific situation. Because each situation is unique you need to look at it fresh. Get help. Plenty of folks think they can just draft it ourselves. You can, but you shouldn’t. I frequent-
ly see companies that have contracts that they borrowed or copied from another company to use in their business. The problem is nobody is thinking about the specifics of your deal. This is really just having a contract for the sake of having a contract. A well-written contract contains all you need and nothing you don’t. Talk with a lawyer about the situation you are dealing with. Remember a contract should reflect the concerns for your unique situation. There are too many pitfalls to navigate without legal counsel. — Jim Catalano is an attorney and founding partner of The Catalano Firm, PLC. He is a board certified civil trial specialist who has tried cases across Tennessee for over 20 years. He drafts business contracts and litigates them when problems arise. When not practicing law, he enjoys spending time outdoors.
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Gifts That Matter From the Faith Store If you are looking for unique gifts with a deeper meaning, stop by the Faith Store at 123 Public Square in Lebanon. The Faith Store is a non-profit gift shop that offers handmade products made by survivors of deep poverty, human trafficking, prostitution and addiction. Their goal is to help survivors and others who are at-risk to have a better way of life by providing a marketplace for their creations. From hand-carved soapstone nativities to fashionable purses and swing dresses, their wide variety of products offers something for everyone. The fair trade items offered by the store are brought here through various non-profit organizations working with groups of people around the world to provide support, education and hope. Many of these are Christian organizations seeking to improve the quality of life for those who feel hopeless and defeated. For example, Three Strands is an organization in Cambodia and Nepal. Their jewelry is handmade by women who have been rescued out of the sex trade. Each piece includes a red seed from the Sandalwood tree. The bright, beautiful seeds are found inside of dull brown pods that drop from the tree. Three Strands explains that the red seeds represent the beauty inside each survivor and those waiting to be rescued. In addition to the products from Cambodia and 26 other countries, the Faith Store also carries local products. Blue Monarch granola is made by women in Monteagle, Tennessee who are recovering from addiction or abuse. Thistle Farms lotions, soaps and other products are made in Nashville by women who have survived the sex industry. Products from Rescue 1 Global support
a shelter in Nashville for girls who have been rescued in our area. Items donated for Rest Stop Ministries help support a shelter and program in Lebanon, Tennessee that is helping women find freedom and restoration from lives in prostitution. The Faith Store was founded in 2015 by Generations of Grace (a non-denominational church in Lebanon) and Pastor Kathy Tack. Their desire is to make a positive impact on the community of Lebanon and beyond in ways that glorify God and share the good news about Jesus. According to Pastor Tack, “Human Trafficking is a very real issue in Tennessee and around the world. But if each one of us will do what we can, together we can make a stand against the atrocities happening every day. This is a mountain that Faith can move!” We encourage you to stop by the Faith Store as you are shopping this year so that you can give gifts that matter. Your purchases help change lives! For more information, visit www.Generations.church, www.FaithStore.org or Facebook.com/thefaithstoretn. — Kathy Tack, Lead Pastor Generations of Grace www.Generations.church
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H om e T own H e ro Good Enough Will Never Change the World Throughout time many artists have tried their best to describe or capture the truth of what it means to be “home.” This is a word that is complex in meaning because it can imply many things depending on the culture you were raised experiencing or currently reside in, but one thing resonates universal: “home” is something that you must care for. Cayla Cook is from Hattiesburg, Mississippi, but she now resides in Green Hills and has for more than five years, and she feels blessed to call Nashville her home. Cayla works in real estate, a profession she’s sought after since she was eleven years old. Along with that, she is on the board for NeedLink Nashville, a non-profit founded in 1912 that focuses on providing emergency financial assistance to those in need throughout the city. One might argue that her profession alone does plenty of good in the world because she helps place people in a space where they can feel comfortable and move forward in their own lives, in short: she helps people find a home. However she goes beyond that with NeedLink, helping anywhere
from 5,000 to 8,000 people annually through the foundation, and it all comes from deep within Cayla’s drive and humble personality. Her heart is to serve people and that is why we have chosen her as the Nashville Volunteer of the Month for November.
Nashville’s Volunteer of the Month is a program of Doing Good, a 501(c)3, nonprofit organization which educates and inspires people by celebrating the real stories of real people who volunteer. For additionWhile traveling abroad, Cayla tells al information about Nashville Volunteer of the Month, that she came across a billboard that Cayla, Doing Good, or struck her—it read: “Good enough Cayla Cook other volunteers, visit the will never change the world.” With just this one website www.DoingGood.tv or @DoingGoodTV line, read in a passing moment, not only was Cayla on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram, or inspired to continue in her service and expand it, YouTube. but her current efforts were perfectly encapsulated. Cayla has not stopped at any point to serve at any- Doing Good is a 501(c)3 nonprofit that provides where she can, doing her part in aiding thousands. marketing and public relations tools, resources, This work is beyond good enough, it is great, and and opportunities to nonprofit and government all for this city that has captured her heart. “Nash- agencies to celebrate their volunteers. www.Doingville is my home,” she says, “Now I have to take Good.tv care of it.” — John Theo
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Give the Gift of Sweet Sleep When the rebel soldiers came that night, they locked Pasca and the rest of her village into their huts and set them on fire. As the burning hut collapsed around her, Pasca managed to fall to the ground outside the hut. She was severely burned, but alive. But, her entire family was dead, and she was on her own as a teenager. After a few years and a failed marriage, she found herself caring for seven children alone. Blessing was born with severe physical disabilities that left her unable to sit or stand on her own. Her mother, just a young girl herself, abandoned Blessing with Lucy, the child’s grandmother. Others in the village told Lucy that Blessing would be too great a burden, and she should throw her into the river and let her drown. Lucy refused, but without any work or income, Blessing was left to spend day after day lying on the hard ground of her hut while Lucy did whatever she could to find food for each day. The harshness of life in Uganda is sometimes beyond imagination. Orphaned and vulnerable children sleep on the floors of mud huts without mattresses to provide comfort, without blankest to provide warmth, without mosquito nets to protect them from the deadly disease of malaria, and without Bibles to learn of God’s love for them. But thanks to Sweet Sleep’s bed program, Blessing received a soft bed so that she doesn’t have to spend her days lying in the dirt. And through Sweet Sleep’s co-op program Pasca and Lucy were given the chance to own small
businesses that provide for their families and allow their children to go to school. This Christmas season, give the gift of Sweet Sleep – of true rest for the weary – in honor of your own children. A gift of $50 provides a bed for child like Blessing. $165 allows a woman like Pasca or Lucy to join one of our co-op groups and start a business that will break the cycle of poverty for their children. True rest for the weary is a reality thanks to you! Would you consider getting involved today? — Stuart McAlister, Executive Director, Sweet Sleep, 20-5757551, P.O. Box 40486, Nashville, TN 37204, 615-730-7671, stuart@sweetsleep.org, www.sweetsleep.org/donate
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Quick, How Do You Polish Silver!? How to Polish Silver You’ve cooked the perfect meal and the guests are about to arrive. The meal is so perfect it deserves a place setting with real silver utensils. As you try and remember where you stored them, you may wonder if they’re even still shiny. Uh-oh. The good news is you don’t have to let dirty silver tarnish your dinner party or the night’s mood. Molly Maid has a quick and easy way to polish silver fast. How to Clean and Polish Silver Fast • Bring four cups of water and one tablespoon of baking soda to a boil. • Line the bottom of a separate container with aluminum foil. Make sure the container is big enough so that each piece of silver can be in direct contact with the foil, and fully submerged. Even better, skip the foil and use a disposable aluminum baking tray. • Place the tarnished silverware in the foil-lined container or the aluminum baking tray. • Pour boiling baking soda water on top of silverware, submerge each piece entirely. • Wait 10 seconds or longer for very tarnished silverware. • Remove each piece of silver using kitchen tongs. • Dry with a clean dishtowel. Voila. Heavily tarnished silverware may require a few treatments. Alternative Silver Polishing Methods Mix a quarter cup baking soda with two tablespoons water into a paste for a polishing compound. No baking soda in the cupboard? You can also use a small amount of toothpaste on a rag to polish the silver. Just be sure the toothpaste has some sort of abrasive. Not seeing results? If no magic is happening, this probably means that your silverware is silver-plated, and the silver has worn off or has been polished so many times, it’s no longer there. Re-plating isn’t very cost-effective, so maybe now you have the perfect excuse to go silver shopping. Want more time to do the things you love? Let your local Molly Maid clean your house so you can spend more time planning dinner parties and entertaining friends. Learn more about our home cleaning services and contact your local Molly Maid or call us at (888) 583-6490 today for a free estimate! — Molly Maid of South Davidson, Williamson and Maury Counties www.mollymaid.com/local-house-cleaning/tn/ s-davidson-williamson-maury-counties.aspx
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The state’s FIRST astigmatism SMILE® procedure (small-incision laser vision correction) The state’s first astigmatism treatment using the new SMILE® procedure (small-incision laser vision correction) was successfully performed on Wednesday, October 24, 2018 in Nashville, Tenn. at Wang Vision 3D Cataract & LASIK Center. Dr. Ming Wang, MD, PhD, performed this surgery. SMILE® is a major advancement in laser vision correction in the last 25 years. Compared with LASIK, SMILE® has three distinct advantages. SMILE® is performed with a smaller incision. This surgery causes less dry eyes and less postoperative complications. Recently, the United States Food and Drug Administration approved the astigmatism correction using SMILE®. “This is an exciting development! This means that a much larger group of our patients will benefit from SMILE® and be freed from their dependence on glasses and contacts.” Dr. Wang explained. Mr. Ross Ronan is a 47 year old healthcare executive. All of his life, he had suffered from poor vision. Mr. Ronan had a high degree of nearsightedness and astigmatism. This distorted his vision. Without correction, his vision was worse than being legally blind. Mr. Ronan said that he was truly excited to be the first patient in the state to receive the new and state-ofthe-art astigmatism SMILE® procedure! Dr. Wang is a Harvard & MIT graduate (MD, magna cum laude) and one of the few laser eye surgeons in the world today who holds a doctorate degree in laser physics. He has performed over 55,000 procedures, including on over 4,000 physicians. He has published nine textbooks and many scientific papers including one in the world-renowned journal “Nature”. Dr. Wang holds several U.S. patents and performed the world’s first laser artificial cornea implantation. He is currently the only surgeon in the state who performs 3D SMILE® and LASIK (18+), 3D Implantable Contact Lens (21+), 3D Forever Young Lens (45+), and
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Let’s Decorate the Tree!
When my children were little, I looked for creative ways to teach them about God’s BIG LOVE. And now, as Miss PattyCake, I am still doing that. I find the Christmas season to be full of opportunities. In my own family, the Christmas tree was a BIG DEAL. We had fun traditions of shopping for it, taking turns choosing just the right one, my daddy placing it in that old stand with the screws, my mama fussing about the lights, and all of us carefully placing our ornaments as we remembered where we got them, who gave them to us, and what they meant to us. My mom collected little ornaments from travels and other occasions. She saved all those crafty ones made at school or church, so our tree was a collection and a celebration of family and of Jesus’ birthday. My husband and I carried on these traditions with our children. Symbols can be powerful teachers and reminders. This is especially true for children. Many times in the Old Testament God instructed His people to build an altar or set a single stone, and when your children ask why, you say,”This is how far the Lord brought us and what He did for us.” (1 Samuel 7:10). Even simple objects can be symbols of bigger spiritual truth and meaning. They can be transferable concepts which grow in meaning with age. In our culture, a Christmas tree is the perfect place for symbolic expression, and a fun, simple way for you to help your children “see” the bigger story of God’s LOVE. Jack Hayford in his book, Come…and Behold Him, beautifully states, “Since the LIGHT OF THE WORLD HAS COME, lights strung across the roof only “shout it from the housetops.” Candles, stars, gifts and giving, songs and singing, lights and lightheartedness, angel cookies and wise-men ornaments – ALL are consistent with what transpired on our little planet two thousand years ago. We believe in symbolism. As we gather around our tree with JOY, we see in its living branches a symbol of everlasting life given us because of Jesus’ death on the TREE at Calvary. That we celebrate that memory with attention and care is entirely appropriate!” Have you decorated your tree yet? Even if you have, you can add a few more and talk with your children about each one. • A round ornament (God’s great big world) • A heart (God’s love for the whole world) • A snowflake (one of a kind – just like YOU) • A candycane ( a shepherd’s staff & a “J” for Jesus) • A crown (Jesus is the new born KING) • A star ( God’s sign and wise men’s guide) • A cross (made of a tree)
God’s Ultimate Charge BIBLE TRUTH God charges us, giving us the ultimate strength. WHAT THE BIBLE SAYS Isaiah 40:31 New International Version (NIV) 31 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. HANDS-ON EXPERIMENT
Static Electricity Ornament INGREDIENTS • Polystyrene Beads • Clear Plastic Craft Ornament INSTRUCTIONS STEP 1: Remove the cap and hook from the clear plastic craft ornament. Fill the ornament one-fourth of the way with polystyrene beads. Place the cap and hook back onto the ornament. STEP 2: Rapidly shake the ornament and observe. EXPLANATION The polystyrene beads cling to the sides of the ornament due to static electricity, which is a buildup of an electric charge. Rapidly shaking the ornament builds up negative charges on the beads. These charges attract to the positive charges on the ornament, causing the beads to cling to the ornament. BIBLE CONNECTION We should cling to God, like the polystyrene beads cling to the sides of the ornament. When we do, he charges us, giving us the ultimate strength. — Jason Lindsey, STEM Certified Educator and Meteorologist Hooked on Science, www.hookedonscience.org, Executive Director/Founder
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Love And Our Personal Preferences Let’s talk about expressing love and its relationship to our personal preferences. The Apostle John said, “We should love one another” (1 John 3:11). We are told that, of our attributes, love is the greatest. But some people are not lovely by most human standards and even more do not fit within our personal preferences. We might witness behavior we think is despicable. We might hear language that makes us cringe. We might see people that we prefer to avoid. So how do we as Christians deal with this dilemma of loving the unlovely? One alternative is to follow our preferences and not worry about how it is inconsistent with our profession of Christian faith. This displeases God and is a poor witness of our faith. We could be seen as a hypocrite. We state one thing in our faith and then act in ways that Jesus Christ told us to avoid. This means we have sinned. Not a good option. The other option would be to examine which of our personal preferences might be inconsistent with our Christian faith. Most of our preferences will likely be consistent with our faith but there might be some that are clearly inconsistent with our faith. The big challenge we have is that once we identify those personal preferences inconsistent with our faith, to make the tough decision of whether we will follow our faith or the preferences that are inconsistent with our faith. We should pray to God for help in this process. Because each of has been uniquely created by God, we will have preferences. There are many strong, positive preferences that need to continue to guide
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our lives. But what preferences do we have that are based on animosity, hatred, jealousy, pride, fear, anger, what someone said, people being different than we are or just being uncomfortable due to a new situation? Our guide should not be the intensity of our anger, pride or another negative driving force, but instead let our preferences and our actions be guided by agape love, the kind of love the Apostle John describes. We are told to love our enemies. If we do that, how can we avoid loving every person we encounter? John did not tell us that every person must become our personal friend. We can love a person as a creature of God without inviting them to a baseball game. But if we love others, we will never wish them ill. One of the tests of whether we love others is in what we would do if given the opportunity to help a person with a need when that person is very different from us. Remember the “Good Samaritan” (Luke 10:25-37)? If agape love governs our relationships with others, no personal preference can stand in the way of loving others. How does agape love determine your relationships with others? Study questions are available for this program. You can obtain them by writing to info@godsplanforservice.org or calling 615.268.7223. May God continue to bless you. — Kenneth Oosting, PhD
Has something in the magazine or something you have discussed with someone or some thoughts that you have had or something that you have heard, brought you to a point of realizing that you want and need to know Christ in the truest and personal sense?
If so, below is a simple outline for someone of any age who is not a Believer to act on their desire to accept Jesus Christ into their heart as their Savior. God’s Plan of Salvation God created us to honor and serve Him Revelation 4:11: “You are worthy, O Lord, To receive glory and honor and power;For You created all things, And by Your will they exist[b] and were created Each of us has sinned against God Romans 3:10: As it is written, “There is none righteous, no, not one” Romans3:23: For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,
Jesus Christ died on the cross in our place, paying the penalty for our sin Romans 5:8: But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. We each must accept Jesus Christ as our personal Savior Romans 10:9: that if you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved. Romans 10:13: For “whoever calls on the name of the LORD shall be saved.”
The penalty for sin is eternal separation from God and Heaven Romans 6:23: For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. Good works cannot ever earn God’s forgiveness and Salvation Titus 3:5: not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to His mercy He saved us. God loves each of us John 3:16: For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.
To accept Christ into your heart and life, pray a simple prayer along these lines - “Dear God, I know that I am a sinner and I am sorry for my sins. I know that Jesus died for my sins and the sins of the world. Right now, I ask Jesus into my heart and receive Him as my personal Savior. Forgive me of my sins, thank you for saving me through the blood of Jesus. Please Lord, help me live for you. In Jesus name, amen.” All scriptures are taken from The New King James Version of the Holy Bible.
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4 Affirmations to Focus Your Family on Christ This Christmas Christmas traditions find a place in our lives as a result of tiny, repetitive actions molded across the years. It’s the appetizers traditionally served on Christmas Eve. Or the window where you place the decorated tree. It’s unpacking the nativity scene or simply holding cherished ornaments in your hand. Ornaments that—despite inevitable cracks, chips, and peeling paint—you carefully unwrap and hang because they revive deep, shadowy recollections of years past. We seldom establish new Christmas traditions. Yet, how desperately we need them! When your sister calls, you travel to Grandma’s house, or you find yourself sitting alone in the window this Christmas, use that moment to consider what is truly important about the season. Pause to consider what we celebrate. No, I actually mean Who we celebrate. Commit to being authentically serious as you nudge your family closer to the real focus of Christmas by instilling the meaning of Christmas in the heart. These 4 affirmations are a place for your family to begin. 1. We affirm that Jesus came to earth to make a difference. On that first morning, the Prince of Heaven,
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above the staircase where they could look down into the living room and watch their father and I place wrapped presents under the tree. These nosey little ones always wanted a first peek at that new bike or favorite toy. Their excitement and anticipation ruled out waiting until morning. It was that “something-wonderful-is-going-to-happen” joy.
Divinity wrapped in human flesh, arrived on our doorstep. In our pain, His difference brings healing. In our nakedness, He is our covering. In our despair, He is our Hope. His arrival matters. 2. We celebrate Christmas, remembering that Jesus’ birth is personal. God’s Gift to us of His only beloved Son. That fact is historic, prophetic, and deeply personal. He is a personal Savior who cares about our every individual crisis and need. The gift of Christmas is realizing that His desire is to have an intimate, private, spectacular relationship with us. 3. We affirm that celebrating Christ’s birth must be about more than gifts. When my children were small, there was a place
God’s love grants us that same Gift of Joy in Christ every day. Long after the bike becomes too small, the doll breaks, or the tech gift is out of style, Christ fills our every need. 4. We commit to establishing new traditions that share the peace of Christ, within and without. Make a commitment to global peace. There has never been a more crucial time to pray, travel, support, or undergird peace in the world. Second, deeply claim an inward, emotional peace that is yours alone. Finally, affirm an authentic, passionate peace with others. Like the song from “Frozen,” “Let it go!” Give up on holding hurts, wounds, or grievances. Make peace a family tradition. — Regina M. Prude is an inspirational speaker, SiriusXM radio host, syndicated columnist and author.
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If you’re looking for a healthy dessert to take to that big family dinner, check this recipe out. This was so much fun to make and it is so tasty, no one will know how healthy it is!
Healthy Carrot Cake
Wet: 2 cups of freshly shredded carrot ½ cup canola oil ½ applesauce, unsweetened 1 tsp apple cider vinegar 2 egg whites 1/3 cup maple syrup 2 tsp vanilla extract ¾ cup almond-coconut milk, unsweetened Dry: 2 cups Kodiak baking mix 1 cup almond flour 1/3 Truvia baking mix 1 tablespoon cinnamon 1 tsp baking powder ½ tsp baking soda ½ tsp salt Frosting: 4 ½ to 5 ½ cups Swerve (confectioners’) 6 tablespoon butter, unsalted, softened 12 oz. cream cheese, softened 3 tablespoons milk 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Directions: 1. Peel, rinse and shred approximately 6-7 large carrots finely with a food processor or a box grater. Squeeze out any extra moisture in a cheesecloth or paper towel until as dry as possible. 2. Whisk first four ingredients and let stand for 30 minutes. Then combine with the rest of the wet ingredients: egg whites, maple syrup, vanilla, and almond milk. 3. Preheat oven to 350*F. 4. Next, combine all dry ingredients and whisk well. Ensure no lumps. 5. Add wet ingredients to the dry, mix until smooth but be sure not to overmix. 6. Flour 2 8-inch round cake pans, and divide batter into each. 7. Bake for 20-25 minutes, until a toothpick comes clean. 8. While cake is baking, cream the butter and the cream cheese for the frosting for 3 minutes. 9. Add 2 cups of confectioners’ Swerve, add milk as needed. Whip, and slowly add in the rest of the confectioners’ Swerve (to taste) and vanilla to the frosting. Add milk as needed to make a smooth, thinner-than-buttercream consistency. You may need to try it a few times to ensure you don’t over or under sweeten it. 10. Spread on cooled cakes and serve!
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If you have an event you would like listed in the Nashville Christian Family Community Calendar e-mail us at: NCFPublication@gmail.com subject line - Calendar
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Brentwood Baptist Campuses Brentwood Campus Saturday, December 8 | 3:00 PM and 6:00 PM Sunday, December 9 | 3:00 PM and 6:00 PM Harpeth Heights Campus Sunday, December 9 | 4:00 PM Station Hill Campus Saturday, December 15 | 3:00 PM and 6:00 PM Sunday, December 16 | 3:00 PM and 6:00 PM West Franklin Campus Sunday, December 2 | 3:00 PM and 6:00 PM Woodbine Campus Sunday, December 2 | 3:00 PM Christmas Eve Monday, December 24 Avenue South Campus 5:00 PM | Candlelight Service Brentwood Campus 12:00 PM | Lord’s Supper Service | Baskin Chapel 1:00 PM | Candlelight Service | Worship Center 2:30 PM | Candlelight Service | Worship Center 4:00 PM | Candlelight Service | Worship Center 5:30 PM | Candlelight Service | Worship Center
Harpeth Heights Campus 5:00 PM | Candlelight Service Lockeland Springs Campus 11:00 PM | Candlelight Service Nolensville Campus 2:00 PM | Mint Springs Farm 4:00 PM | Mint Springs Farm Station Hill Campus 10:30 AM | Candlelight Service 2:00 PM | Candlelight Service 3:30 PM | Candlelight Service 5:00 PM | Candlelight Service West Franklin Campus 3:30 PM | Candlelight Service 5:00 PM | Candlelight Service December 14-16, 20-22 – “A Christmas to Remember” A Musical Celebration of the Season. Williamson County Parks and Recreation (WCPR) is proud to partner with Center Stage Entertainment in presenting “A Christmas to Remember” on December 14-16 and 20-22 at the Academy Park Performing Arts Center, 112 Everbright Avenue in Franklin. Come enjoy this musical celebration of the season featuring a professional cast of singers, dancers, a live band, and even some
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special guests. Over 40 of the most beloved holiday songs will be performed, ranging from traditional holiday classics to sacred favorites, and showcased in musical styles of rock and roll, country, big band, and more. This high energy production will be enjoyed by audiences both young and old. Specific performance times are: Friday, December 14, 7:00 p.m.; Saturday, December 15 at 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.; Sunday, December 16 at 2:00 p.m.; Thursday, December 20 at 7:00 p.m.; Friday, December 21 at 7:00 p.m.; and Saturday, December 22 at 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. Tickets are $18 for adults and $12 for children and seniors. Group rates are available for 10 or more. For tickets visit academypark.wcparksandrec.com. For more information contact Corrie Maxwell at (615) 786-0186 extension 2517 or Corrie.Maxwell@williamsoncounty-tn.gov. DECEMBER 25 – JESUS, THE SAVIOR OF THE WORLD IS BORN! Tennessee Christian Chamber of Commerce – Monthly Luncheon Last Tuesday of every month except December. Connection Groups - Networking/Leads Meetings held in these locations: Brentwood, Cool Springs/Franklin, Downtown, Hendersonville, Mt. Juliet, Murfreesboro. For meeting locations, times and dates or for more information about the Chamber and events, visit www.tnchristianchamber.org or email rstringfellow@yahoo.com.
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