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Contents APRIL 2020

GoodNews from the Pastor’s Desk

6 Trust God

by Sam Blankenship

GoodNews for Kids

8 You Have A Purpose

by Elisea Messer

GoodNews on Money Matters

10 Let Not Your Hearts Be Troubled

by Andrew Lee GoodNews for Men

12 The Measure Of Manliness

by Paul McGuire

GoodNews for Women

14 These Church Doors

by Kelly Wells

GoodNews for Parents

20 Have You Given Away Your Influence?

by Matthew Dennis GoodNews for Life

22 End-Of-Life Diagnosis: “Failure to Thrive”

by Linda S. Humphrey

GoodNews for Everyone

24 Picking Up Pennies

by Barbara McGirt

GoodNews Cover Story

26 What It Means to Be “Affordable”

by Jacob Abbott GoodNews for Teens

28 Legend

by Caleb Prytherch

GoodNews for Everyone

30 Good News For Youth— Apologetics

by Dr. James Tofflemire

GoodNews for Health & Fitness

32 Is Your Headache Coming From Your Neck?

by Brandon Burns GoodNews for Seniors

34 Signs a Senior Needs More

Help Than They Can Get at Home

by Christina Clevenger GoodNews for Everyone

36 Overload

by Glyndora Condon

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GoodNews for Everyone

38 Being Fruitful In Old Age

by Dorothy Teague

GoodNews for Everyone

40 Are You An Encourager Or A Discourager?

by Grace Alfieri GoodNews for Everyone

42 What Can We Learn From Timothy?

by Rev. Wayne Williams

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GoodNews for Everyone

44 Beloved, Let Us Love One Another

by Brad Perkins GoodNews Business Spotlight

46 Herb’s Heating and Air

by Darren Fansler

GoodNews for Everyone

48 Billy Graham Reached New Heights in Southeast Tennessee

by Douglas B. Caywood GoodNews for Everyone

50 Don’t Look Back

by Annie Baynes

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Gò0dNews from the Pastor’s Desk

Trust God

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by Sam Blankenship

roverbs 3:5: “Trust in the Lord with all thine

night, and four hours later, he was gone. Talk about

heart; and lean not unto thine

being shocked: that was me.

own understanding.”

In a world full of trials and tribulations, we have

He had breathing issues, but we didn’t realize just how bad. Talk about a shock: one minute, he was there,

to learn to trust that God is going to take care of the

and the next, he was gone. During this time, I’ve had

situations that may come our way. Things can happen

a lot of different emotions, but God has given me the

overnight that we can’t control.

peace and the strength to get through this.

In those situations, we have to learn to trust God. Sometimes it might be a financial problem, sometimes

Matthew 11:28 says, “Come unto me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.”

The good news is that God will get you through those unexpected situations that you can’t control. That is the best thing about having a true and living God who will walk beside you, love you, and protect you in every way. I thank Him for doing that for me.

I’m reminded of how God brought Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego out of that fiery furnace and how Moses was able to get the Children of Israel across

it might be a health problem, sometimes it might even

the Red Sea on dry land. They had to trust God in their

be a marriage problem, but whatever the case, we have

situations.

to trust God. Psalms 18:2 says, “The Lord is my rock, and my

You have to know that in this life we are living in, trials, tribulations, issues, burdens, and unexpected

fortress, and my deliverer; my God, my strength, in

things will come our way at times. Just trust God; just

whom I will trust.”

lean on God. God is getting me through losing my dad,

expecting stating that my dad had passed away. He had gone to the emergency room in the middle of the

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and He too will get you through your situation! Just trust God! About The Author

A couple of days ago, I got the call that I wasn’t

Sam Blankenship is the Pastor of Bethel Baptist Tabernacle.

Sam and his wife Amy have two daughters Abby and Gracie.

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Gò0dNews for Kids

You Have A Purpose

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by Elisea Messer

ome kids believe they’re unloved. They believe

All in all, remember John 3:16, and actually repeat

no one on this planet loves them. They think

that Scripture when you’re going through a time when

God hates them, they think their parents hate

you feel depressed or unloved. You can also go to

them, and they think they’re unlikeable. If you are one

your family, spend time with them, and talk to them.

of those kids, read this. It might just help you.

Trust me: you’ll feel better. You can also read the Bible

John 3:16 says, “For God so loved the world, he

and talk to God. One last thing, write down good

gave his only begotten son that whosoever believes

things that happened to you that made you feel loved

in him shall not perish, but have everlasting life.”

inside. Use that for when you’re feeling unloved or

This verse can help you because it tells you that God loves you unconditionally, and if you believe in Him, then you will have your best life and live in Heaven.

God didn’t put you in this world so you could be depressed or feel unloved; He put you in this world for a purpose.

Find that purpose and help someone else.

God put you in this world so you could live your best life. He also put you in this world so you could fulfill your plan. That plan is to spread God’s word so people don’t feel like they have

depressed, and read those happy things. It’s a proven

no purpose, like you. If you truly believe in God, pray

fact that journalism helps relax the mind. Use all

each day, read the Bible, and fulfill your plan; you will

those things when you feel unloved or depressed. It

feel much better in life. God loves you unconditionally,

will help, I promise.

and so do your parents/guardians, siblings, and your not; someone loves you.

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About The Author

entire family! You are loved no matter if you think it or

Elisea Messer is a fifth-grader at Black Fox Elementary. She enjoys basketball and drawing.

She attends Church Alive.

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Let Not Your Hearts Be Troubled MONEY MATTERS

WITH DR. ANDREW LEE Dr. Andrew Lee is professor of English at Lee University. He also serves as a coordinator for Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University. He and his wife Esmerelda have three children.

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oday as I write this, the Dow Jones Industrial Average of thirty large U.S. company stocks has plunged more than 33% since it’s all-time high only one month ago (Feb. 12th) due to fears about the COVID-19 virus.

The daily ups and downs of the stock market (known as “volatility”) seem to set a new record every day—down over 1,0000 points, up nearly 2,000 points, down nearly 3,000 points. It’s enough to make any investor queasy. It’s hard to remain calm when the twenty-four-hour news channels are bombarding us with pessimism and dire warnings, and I understand their intent: an “abundance of caution” now can prevent future spread of the virus. People are panicking, as they have always panicked in times of distress. Personally, I’m concerned that the panicking and anxiety will ultimately cause more harm than the virus. But since this is a financial column, let’s focus on the economic impact.

By the time you’re reading this article, we will have seen and heard countless government proposals for addressing economic problems related to the virus, including how to help restaurant, airline, and tourism workers, provisions for child care and elder care, to name only a few. National and global quarantines (or lockdowns or “sheltering in place”, if you prefer) have numerous consequences that are likewise economically crippling. By the time you’re reading this, we may already have new government policies in place for temporarily suspending evictions for tenants who lost their jobs and can’t pay their rent, and similarly for homeowners and landlords who need their mortgage payments temporarily suspended, as the Italian government has already done.

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Investors (anyone with any money in the stock markets or bond markets or real estate) should remember that typically the only ones who get hurt on a roller coaster are the ones who jump off. Unless you are very close to retirement, you should remain calm and remember that you’re investing for the long-term. This too shall pass, and the markets will once again hit an all-time high. By selling now in a panic, you’re guaranteed to lose lots of money. Now, if you really believe this is the “zombie Apocalypse virus” that countless films have spoofed, then you’re probably digging a bunker and stocking up on guns and ammo. But most of us don’t really believe that, so instead just keep calm, pray earnestly, and trust God. As for “me and my house,” this new “bear market disaster” will cause us to lose the same amount of money we lost in the market panics of 9/11/01 and the mortgage meltdown and Great Recession—which was zero.

We lost nothing because we didn’t panic, and we certainly didn’t sell any of our investments. Currently, I don’t even check my investment statements or account balances when the market is plunging like it is now. Why would I? The Bible says, “Be anxious for nothing” (Philippians 4:6).

If you are very close to retirement, hopefully you heeded conventional wisdom a few years ago and reallocated your investments into a more conservative and less risky portfolio, like putting a substantial amount into bonds or CD’s. If, on the other hand, you kept most of your investments in the stock markets and you’re very near retirement and need that money to pay monthly expenses, you may be in a bit of a dilemma. But even so, try to remain calm. Be encouraged by Isaiah 26:3, “You will keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on You, because he trusts in You.”

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jump based on his belief in his father’s ability to catch him and his trust that he would catch him. When he jumped, he expressed faith in his father. Faith expressed combines these two parts.

So, gentlemen, God’s call and instructions for life go out to us to live purely, to love and be faithful to our wives, to take spiritual leadership for our families, to feed ourselves from God’s Word, and to allow the Lordship of Christ to direct and dominate every area of our lives. By worldly measurements, these seem weak and inconsequential. The world—and the great enemy of our souls—says being strong on the outside is the way to get ahead of your neighbor in life. But our Father says, “Humble yourselves before the Lord, and He will lift you up in honor” (James 4:10). “Study this Book of instruction continually. Meditate on it day and night so you will be sure to obey everything written in it. Only then will you prosper and succeed in all you do” (Joshua 1:8).

You don’t have to climb over or dominate your neighbor.

You don’t have to have big muscles, or cool tattoos, or display symbols of “success” to prove your manliness before God. “Humble yourselves before the Lord,” and receive Christ in your heart—if you haven’t. Let the life of Christ, which is the very presence of God, fill your whole life.

The genuine expression of biblical faith taxes our humanity; you gotta be a real man to live out your faith. So, gentlemen, here’s a challenge for us: to let our faith in God become our measure of true manliness.

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entlemen, what is the measure of our manliness? I can tell you that it’s not tattoos or muscles or a low voice or a fancy car or truck or any dictate of Man: not before God, our Heavenly Father. He certainly loves His boys, but what is He looking for? How about the measure of your faith?

I can build up my musculature and look really great. I can get my body painted with decorative tattoos. I can learn to speak in a “manly” manner or learn to give the ladies a thrill and a chill. I can get myself a big truck, a cool car, and some symbols of “success.” But is our Father impressed with these? This is not a critical remark, but I think our Father is not impressed at all with these earthy symbols of manliness. We can take all of these measures, and impress all our neighbors, but fail miserably before the Father.

In the Bible, very likely, few of the men God considers great would have had these measures for manliness: that is, in the equivalent for their times. But their lives expressed strong faith in the promises of God. (Some of them would make current “tough guys” look like total wimps!) But was it their appearance that impressed our Father the most? No. It was their obedience based on their faith, and the blessings that followed came as a result of that faith.

Faith is basically made of two parts: belief and trust. An illustration was made for this where a child was up on a wall too high for him to safely jump down. His father cried out, “Jump! I’ll catch you.” The child had to make his decision to

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Paul McGuire has been born again for almost 60 years, and has pursued to hear God’s Voice through all those years. He and his wife Teresa of 45+ years are active at Living Word Church in Cleveland, Tennessee. They have two children and four-and-counting grandchildren.

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These Church Doors

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by Kelly Wells

ebrews 10:25: “And let us not neglect our meeting

taking things apart and putting them back together again—

together, as some people do, but encourage one

simple: just plain and simple!

another, especially now that the day of his return is

drawing near.”

I no longer had to fight them to get them to come inside to get ready to go to the next practice. I was no longer

I cannot tell you how many times I have walked

stressed out, having chest pains and anxiety, or feeling like

through these church doors with my kids, but what I can

a failure every time I couldn’t compete with the other moms

tell you is what happened once we entered them now that

or my children couldn’t measure up to the other kids. The

they are grown. Every single Sunday and Wednesday, it was

kids came home from school, we went through their school

important that my kids and I were there. These church doors

folder together, and they did homework. The kids went outside to play when all the work was done and didn’t come back in until supper was ready and I called for them. “TIME TO EAT!” We would eat together around the dinner table and talk about our day. The bath time routine would start, and shortly after, the kids would pick a book for a nighttime story, tuck-ins, and cuddle time: just plain and simple! All my time and energy went into my kids and not activities and busyness: peace, sweet peace!

Now, back to those church doors. What we found on the inside was love, belonging, and Jesus Christ. It was a new routine! Church was our activity, and growing in our relationship with Jesus Christ took first place. I have made many mistakes in my life, but those church doors

came first! It wasn’t that the doors had anything to do with

were the one thing I got right. Now, when I walk through

anything: they are just doors. I remember how, as a young,

those church doors years later, I see my grown children

first-time mother trying to figure out how to be the best, I

worshiping, using their gifts and talents, and serving the

would look around at other moms and do what they were

Lord. My daughter sings on the worship team, and my son

doing, thinking that I had it all right.

serves on the security team! My son also has a full-time job,

One thing was missing: there were no church doors.

The kids were busy in sports and dance classes. We were going this way and that way, passing each other in the

and my daughter is in school and works part time. I am so proud of the young adults they are becoming.

I give God all the glory and praise for doing a great

house, rushing out the door, and eating supper while

work in their lives. So, weary young mothers trying to

driving down the road. I don’t think we ever connected

get this mom thing right, when I stopped everything that

because we were always rushing. The only words I think

day and choose those church doors, I think it was the best

my children heard from me were, “Hurry up; we have to

decision I have ever made!

GO! GO! GO! We are going to be Late! Late! Late!” Then, The kids just started playing outside, running around with neighborhood kids, riding bikes, playing in the dirt, and

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About The Author

one day, I STOPPED! I said to myself, what are we doing?

Kelly Wells is a teacher assistant at Black Fox Elementary School. She attends Heritage Fellowship Church of God in McDonald, TN. Her hobbies include reading, writing and farming. She loves to share her testimony of how God exchanges Ashes for Beauty (Isaiah 61:3). You can contact her for your next ladies event at kellyhixson2@gmail.com.

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Grace Assembly 1976 Westland Dr SW, Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 472-7729 Triune Assembly 301 Sunset Drive Cleveland, TN 37312

Baptist

Beacon Baptist Church 505 Corvin Rd NE, Cleveland, TN 37323 (423) 472-7056 Bellefounte Baptist Church 132 Bellfounte Rd NE, Cleveland, TN 37312 (423) 336-2312 Bethel Baptist Tabernacle 3165 Buchanan Rd SE, Cleveland, TN 37323 (423) 479-5820 Berean Baptist Church 2355 Bucks Pocket Rd SE, Old Fort, TN 37362 (423) 478-1697 Big Spring Baptist Church 1415 Hardwick St SE, Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 472-1101 Blue Springs Baptist Church 699 Blue Springs Church Rd SW, Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 472-0932 Candies Creek Church 294 Old Eureka Rd Charleston, TN 37310 (423) 479-3731 Cedar Springs Baptist Church 723 Cedar Springs Church Rd SE, Cleveland, TN 37323 (423) 479-5506 Center Point Baptist Church 1205 Lower River Rd NW Charleston, TN 37310 (423) 336-2133 Cleveland Cowboy Church 3040 Blythe Rd. Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 476-7936 Cloverleaf Baptist Church 2290 Waterlevel Highway Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 339-3617 Clingan Ridge Baptist Church 2412 Georgetown Road, NW Cleveland, TN 37312 (423) 472-3511 Church At Grace Point 2595 Old Freewill Rd NW, Cleveland, TN 37312 (423) 728-5050 Covenant Baptist Church 249 Calhoun Rd SE,

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Cleveland, TN 37323 (423) 559-2653 Dalton Pike Baptist Church 3055 Benton Pike NE, Cleveland, TN 37323 (423) 472-7606 East Cleveland Baptist Church 1145 Arnold St NE, Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 472-8728 Echos of Mercy Baptist Church 535 Durkee Rd SE, Cleveland, TN 37323 (423) 715-9739 Elkmont Baptist Church 4030 Old Freewill Rd NW, Cleveland, TN 37312 (423) 479-4600 Emmanuel Baptist Church 1227 Powerline Dr NE, Cleveland, TN 37323 Farmland Community Church 1675 Greendale Dr. SE Cleveland, TN 37323 (423) 473-9891 First Baptist Church 1275 Stuart Road Cleveland, Tennessee 37312 (423) 709-9100 Galilee Baptist Church 665 Old Chattanooga Pike SW, Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 496-2019 Henegar Baptist Church 7423 Mouse Creek Rd. Cleveland, TN 37312 Hopewell Baptist Church 188 Old Georgetown Rd NW, Cleveland, TN 37312 (423) 479-3763 Lebanon Baptist Church 1411 Old Parksville Rd NE, Cleveland, TN 37323 (423) 479-6700 Macedonia Baptist Church 3119 Spring Place Rd SE, Cleveland, TN 37323 (423) 479-1713 Maple Street Baptist Church 1700 Maple St NE, Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 478-3622 Maranatha Baptist Church 453 Blue Springs Ln SE, Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 614-8991 Michigan Avenue Baptist Church 2741 Benton Pike NE, Cleveland, TN 37323 (423) 472-8891 Mt Carmel Baptist Church 7619 Blue Springs Rd, Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 479-1620 New Friendship Baptist Church 1344 Chatata Valley Rd NE, Cleveland, TN 37323 (423) 476-6007 North Cleveland Baptist Church 2815 Ocoee St N, Cleveland, TN 37312 (423) 476-8524 Oak Grove Baptist Church 4452 Bates Pike SE, Cleveland, TN 37323 (423) 479-9125

Old Pathway Baptist Church 224 Rymer Rd NE, Cleveland, TN 37323 Parkway Baptist Church 185 Meadow Ln SE, Cleveland, TN 37323 (423) 339-5522 Philadelphia Baptist Church 910 30th St SE, Cleveland, TN 37323 Philippi Baptist Church 2325 Old Harrison Pike NW, Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 479-5385 Pleasant Grove Missionary Baptist Church 799 Inman Street East Cleveland, Tennessee 37311 (423) 476-4081 Public Church 850 17th St. NW Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 458-4405 Ridgeview Baptist Church 1501 S Ocoee St, Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 472-5119 Samples Memorial Baptist Church 371 Samples Chapel Rd SE, Cleveland, TN 37323 (423) 476-2329 Shenandoah Baptist Church 138 Osment Rd SE, Cleveland, TN 37323 (423) 339-0103 Shiloh Baptist Church 3406 Blair Rd NW, Cleveland, TN 37312 (423) 479-5755 Stuart Park Baptist Church 850 17th St NW, Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 472-6741 Tasso Baptist Church 164 Old Charleston Rd NE, Cleveland, TN 37312 (423) 559-2114 Temple Baptist Church 3070 Harrison Pike, Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 476-6813 Thompson Spring Baptist Church 5660 Bates Pike SE, Cleveland, TN 37323 (423) 790-1823 Union Baptist Church 797 Hughes Lake Rd SE, Cleveland, TN 37323 (423) 559-1720 Valley View Baptist Church 4657 Spring Place Rd SE, Cleveland, TN 37323 (423) 472-7707 Washington Avenue Baptist Church 1720 Perry St SE, Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 472-0489 Waterville Baptist Church 4555 Dalton Pike SE, Cleveland, TN 37323 (423) 472-5582 West Cleveland Baptist Church 1959 Westland Dr SW, Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 472-8927 Westwood Baptist Church 4001 Georgetown Rd NW,

Cleveland, TN 37312 (423) 472-1534 White Oak Baptist Church 2043 White Oak Valley Rd NW, Cleveland, TN 37312 (423) 559-2359

Catholic

St Therese Catholic Church 900 Clingan Ridge Dr NW, Cleveland, TN 37312 (423) 476-8123

Charismatic

Cleveland Christian Fellowship 695 S Ocoee St, Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 476-2642

Church of God

Agape Place Church of God 2611 Blue Springs Road SE Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 476-8691 Community Chapel Church of God 807 Blythe Ave SE Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 479-2143 Cornerstone Church of God 2823 Lee Hwy, Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 478-0006 Church of God Sanctified, Inc. 746 First Street N.E. Cleveland, TN. 37311 (423) 479-3895 East Cleveland Church of God 900 15th St NE Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 479-3389 Fellowship of Praise Church of God 931 Inman Street East Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 479-3121 Grace Community Church of God 4745 Mouse Creek Road NW, Cleveland, TN 37312.

(423) 614-0708 Heritage Fellowship Church of God 4635 South Lee Hwy McDonald, TN 37353 (423) 476-6316 International Worship Center Centro Internacional de Adoraciรณn 533 Central Ave. NE, Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 476-1977 Kinser Church of God 141 Kinser Road Cleveland, TN 37323 (423) 476-7400 Lakeview Church of God 105 Pound Street SE Cleveland, TN 37323 (423)-790-5805 North Cleveland Church of God 335 11th St NE, Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 476-5513 Michigan Avenue Church of God 515 Minnis Road NE (423) 284-7573 Mt Olive Church of God 3522 Harrison Pike, Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 479-3381 Mt View Church of God

210 Roadway Dr SE, Cleveland, TN 37323 (706) 455-3528 Pine Hill Church of God 1484 Old Alabama Rd McDonald, TN 37353 (423) 488-0939 South Cleveland Church of God 1846 Volunteer Dr SW, Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 476-6382 Westmore Church of God 2412 Wolfe Dr NW, Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 479-3415

Church of God of Prophecy

Cleveland Spanish COGOP 2610 Grove Ave. Cleveland, TN 37312 (423) 473-7199 Durkee Road COGOP 201 Durkee Rd. Cleveland, TN 37312 (423) 472-4384 Keith Street Ministries COGOP 4000 Keith ST. NW Cleveland, TN 37312 (423) 476-2448 Peerless Road COGOP 3301 Peerless Rd. NW Cleveland, TN 37312 (423) 303-2680 Spring Place COGOP 2530 Spring Place Rd. Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 476-6414 Union Grove COGOP 533 Union Grove Rd Charleston, TN 37310 (423) 479-5357 Wildwood COGOP 140 Wildwood Ave Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 479-6584

The Church of God

The Church of God Jerusalem Acres 1826 Dalton Pike SE Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 472-1597

Community

Fellowship in Christ 1025 Beech Circle NW Cleveland TN 37312 (423) 314-2382

Disciples of Christ

First Christian Church 3625 N. Ocoee Street Cleveland, TN 37312 (423) 472-6682

Episcopal

Saint Luke’s Episcopal Church 320 Broad St NW, Cleveland, TN 37311

Lutheran

First Lutheran Church 195 McIntire Ave NE, Cleveland, TN 37312 (423) 472-6811

Latter-day Saints

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 4200 Pryor Rd N.E. Cleveland, TN 37312

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Methodist

Big Spring United Methodist 1196 Hardwick St SE, Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 476-5242 Black Fox United Methodist 1820 Old Chattanooga Pike SW, Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 339-1908 Broad Street United Methodist 155 Central Ave NW, Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 476-5586 First United Methodist Church 3425 Ocoee St N, Cleveland, TN 37312 (423) 476-4504 Pleasant Grove UMC 3043 Pleasant Grove Church Rd SW Cleveland, TN 37311 Red Hill United Methodist Church 527 Red Hill Valley Road SE Cleveland, TN 37323 (423) 728-5413 South Cleveland United Methodist 1165 Church St SE, Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 507-5760 Tasso United Methodist 1106 Tasso Ln NE, Cleveland, TN 37312 (423) 479-4457 Trinity United Methodist Church 731 1st St SE, Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 614-7900 Valley Head Methodist Church 920 Mouse Creek Rd NW, Cleveland, TN 37312 (423) 472-0575 Wesley Memorial Methodist 3405 Peerless Rd NW, Cleveland, TN 37312 (423) 472-9578

Pentecostal

Faith Memorial Church 910 17th St NW, Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 476-6281 First United Pentecostal Church 4095 Peerless Rd NW, Cleveland, TN 37312 (423) 476-9436 Full Gospel House of Prayer 1500 Wildwood Ave. Cleveland, TN Set Free Christian Fellowship 1175 King Edwards Ave. Cleveland, TN

Nazarene

Cleveland First Church Of The Nazarene 2712 Henderson Ave. Cleveland, TN 37312 423-472-7371 New Hope Church of the Nazarene 4514 Waterlevel Highway Cleveland, TN 37312 (423) 473-3379

Non-Denominational

Christian Fellowship Ctr 895 6th St NE, Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 479-9591 Church Alive Ministries 6315 Mouse Creek Road NW, Cleveland, TN 37312 (423) 476-8133

Cleveland Community Chapel 1823 Forest Ridge Dr. Cleveland, TN 37311 Cleveland Cornerstone Church 533 Broad St NW, Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 479-1775 Cornerstone Family Church 4997 N. Lee Highway Cleveland, TN 37312 (423) 380-9160 Community Hall Church 1305 6th Street Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 472 2178 Dwelling Place Church International 523 Urbane Rd. NE Cleveland, TN 37312 (423) 790-5200 Evening Light Gospel 200 20th St SE Cleveland, TN 37311 Fairhaven Ministry Center 1807 Blythe Ave. SE, Cleveland TN, 37311 Freedom Fellowship Church 3555 Blue Springs Rd, Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 478-0654 God’s Family Fellowship 197 Neely Circle NE Cleveland, TN 37312 (423) 790-7533 Graceway Chapel 221 14th St NW, Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 728-2226 International House of Fire 1701 South Lee Hwy Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 790-0772 The Journey Church 3191 South Lee Hwy, McDonald, TN 37353 (423) 728-4100 Living By Faith Ministries 183 1st Street NW Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 457-9072 Living Word Church 930 25th Street, NW Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 339-3028 or The Net Church Bradley Square 12 200 Paul Huff Pkwy Cleveland, TN 37312 New Life Bible Church 155 S Ocoee St, Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 472-3882 Restoration Fellowship 211 Trewhitt Dr SE, Cleveland, TN 37323 (423) 479-4249 The Simple Gospel 850 Elrod St SE Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 650-9572 Shema Israel Ministry 850 Elrod St SE Cleveland, TN 37311 423-994-8553 The Sanctuary 1203 Smith Dr. Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 478-2843 Tasso Christian Church 1135 Tasso Lane, Cleveland, TN 37312 (423) 479-2705

The TRIBE 1175 King Edward Avenue SE Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 380-8802 United Christian Church 2200 Peerless Rd NW, Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 479-4277 Unity Christian Ministries 2419 Georgetown Rd NW Cleveland, TN 37312 (423) 473-9338 Walker Valley Community 787 Lauderdale Memorial Hwy Cleveland, TN 37312 (423) 336-9696

Presbyterian

Charleston Cumberland Presbyterian Church 8267 N Lee Hwy, Cleveland, TN 37312 (423) 336-5004 First Cumberland Presbyterian 161 2nd St NE, Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 476-6751 First Presbyterian Church 433 N Ocoee St, Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 476-5584 Flint Springs Cumberland Presbyterian Church 515 Flint Springs Rd Cleveland TN. 37323 (423) 284-6397 Prospect United Cumberland Presbyterian Church 310 New Murraytown Rd. NW, Cleveland, TN 37312 (423) 476-6181 St James Cumberland Presbyterian 151 Short St NE, Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 472-5762 Trinity Presbyterian PCA 1780 Stuart Rd. NE, Cleveland, TN 37312 (423) 559-9595

Seventh Day Adventist

Bowman Hills Adventist 300 Westview Dr NE Cleveland, TN 37312 Cleveland Fellowship Church 211 Trewhitt Drive Cleveland, TN 37323 (423) 400-7054 East Cleveland Seventh-Day 801 Howard Circle SE Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 476-9299 Ladd Springs Seventh-Day 5860 Bates Pike SE Cleveland, TN 37323 (423) 476-1889

Zion Assembly

Zion Assembly Church of God 5512 Waterlevel Hwy, Cleveland, TN 37323 (423) 476-3337

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Baptist

Antioch Baptist Church 218 Canal St. Athens, TN 37303 423-745-3332 Central Baptist 13 Nash Dr. Athens, TN 37303 423-745-0400 Clearwater Baptist 964 County Rd. Athens, TN 37303 423-744-7147 Clear Springs Baptist Church 653 County Road 100 Athens, TN 37303 423-745-3128 Covenant Baptist 241 County Rd Athens, TN 37303 423-263-1569 East Athens Baptist 301 Central Ave Athens, TN 37303 423-745-1394 Fairview Baptist 251 County Rd. 128 Athens, TN 37303 423-649-0346 First Baptist 305 Ingleside Athens, TN 37303 423-745-5441 First Bible Baptist 1819 Old Niota Athens, TN 37303 423-745-0765 Freedom Baptist 2207 Velma Rd Athens, TN 37303 423-746-0193 Genesis Baptist Church 111 Elizabeth Street Athens, TN 37303 423-506-7240 Mount Pleasant Baptist 414 Chester St. Athens, TN 37303 423-745-6510 Idelwild Baptist 118 County Road Athens, TN 37303 423-746-0002 Lakeview Baptist 182 County Road 126 Athens, TN 37303 423-745-0451 Mount Pleasant Baptist 414 Chester St. Athens, TN 37303 423-745-6510 Mount Verd Baptist 251 County Rd 249 Athens, TN 37303 423-507-1286 New Hopewell Baptist 197 County Rd Athens, TN 37303 423-744-0940 New Zion Baptist 393 County Rd 616 Athens, TN 37303

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423-263-9841 North Athens Baptist 402 Tellico Ave Athens, TN 37303 423-745-3813 Oak Grove Baptist 1212 County Rd. 100 Athens, TN 37303 423-744-9986 Parkway Baptist 1701 Velma Rd Athens, TN 37303 423-745-9709 Rocky Mount Baptist 1002 Rocky Mount Rd Athens, TN 37303 423-745-8758 Rogers Creek Baptist 510 County Rd 180 Athens, TN 37303 423-744-0295 Short Creek Baptist 892 County Rd. 50 Athens, TN 37303 423-336-5089 South Liberty Baptist 505 County Rd 655 Athens, TN 37303 423-745-5124 Union Hill Baptist 258 County Rd Athens, TN 37303 423-745-1241 Unity Baptist 162 County Rd 750 Athens, TN 37303 423-744-0420 Valley View Baptist 323 County Rd 370 Athens, TN 37303 423-745-5159 West End Baptist 803 Clark St. Athens, TN 37303 423-744-8274 West View Baptist 2707 Highway 39 Athens, TN 37303 423-745-2193

Catholic

St. Mary Catholic Church 1291 E. Madison Ave. Athens, TN 37303 423-745-4277

Christian

Athens Christian Church 802 S Matlock Ave Athens, TN 37303 423-333-5085

Church of God

Aoh Church Of God 501 Ohio St Athens, TN 37303 423-745-1279 Boyd Memorial First Church of God 1130 N Congress Parkway Athens, TN 37303 423-453-3175 First Church of God 200 Fisher St. Athens, TN 37303

423-887-5855 Woodward Church of God 507 Woodward Ave Athens, TN 37303 423-745-1618

Church of God Of Prophecy

City Park Chapel COGOP 714 S Matlock Avenue Athens, TN 37303 423-716-8817

Community

Christ Community Church 14 Congress Parkway S. Athens, TN 37303 423-745-8185

Latter-day Saints

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 508 Cedar Springs Rd Athens, TN 373 423-745-0102

Nazarene

Athens Church of the Nazarene 1908 W. Madison Ave. Athens, TN 37303 423-744-3017

Episcopal

St Paul Episcopal Church 123 S. Jackson St. Athens, TN 37303 423-745-2224

Lutheran

Athens Lutheran Church 710 Forrest Ave. Athens, TN 37303 423-745-9419

Methodist

Allen Memorial UMC 800 Decatur Pike Athens, TN 37303 423-745-1560 Keith Memorial UMC 600 W Madison Ave. Athens, TN 37371 423-745-2612 Piney Grove UMC 767 County Rd. 750 Athens, TN 37303 423-462-2130 Riceville UMC 2519 Cindy St Athens, TN 37303 423-462-2130 St. Mark Ame Zion Methodist 707 N. Jackson St Athens, TN 37303 Tranquility UMC 135 County Rd. 177 Athens, TN 37303 423-334-3062 Trinity UMC 100 E. College St Athens, TN 37303 423-745-0452 Vine Grove UMC 517 County Rd. 778 Athens, TN 37303 423-507-5760

Non-Denominational

Ascension Life 935 Rocky Mount Rd Athens, TN 37303 423-829-5102 Athens Christian Church 802 S Matlock Avenue Athens, TN 37303 (423) 333-5085 Christian Freedom Worship Center 109 Cherry St Athens, TN 37303 423-745-8999 Calvary Tabernacle of God 2820 Hwy 11 Athens, TN 37303 423-744-7159 Christian Community Church 190 Congress Parkway Athens, TN 37303 423-453-7111 Family Worship Center 250 County Rd 378 Athens, TN 37303 423-744-0774 Redemption To The Nations Church 2329 Clearwater Rd Athens, TN 37303 423-745-7575 Liberty Church 3328 Hwy 11 Athens, TN 37303 423-745-9248 Overcoming Faith Christian 14 Carter Rd Athens, TN 37303 423-745-3105 Restoration Church 3115 Hwy 39 Athens, TN 37303 423-745-7777 Sanctuary 9 S. Kilgore St. Athens, TN 37303 423-745-8900

Pentecostal

Apostolic Lighthouse 725 Leveck Street Athens, TN 37303 Miracle Deliverance Tabernacle 245 County Rd 677, Riceville, TN 37370 423-745-3787

Presbyterian

First United Presbyterian Church 321 N. Jackson St. Athens, TN 37303 423-744-9073 Freedman Chapel C.P.C.A. 415 Cleveland Ave. Athens, TN 37303 423-252-0159 Mars Hill Presbyterian 205 N. Jackson St Athens, TN 37303 423-745-1403

Seventh-Day Adventist

Seventh-Day Adventist 230 New Englewood Rd Athens, TN 37303 423-745-2335

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Gò0dNews for Parents

Have You Given Away Your Influence?

by Matthew Dennis

I

have seen it many times: Christians who are shocked

teaching their kids to follow God. It is not the youth pastor’s

when their children have spent their entire lives in

or the children’s pastor’s job to make sure our children are

church, only to see them leave the faith as soon as they

following God. When they are little, your children WANT

enter college. The truth is, kids’ being in church one to

to spend time with you. Please do not give your influence

two hours a week will hardly influence them at all to love

away to a device or anything/ anyone else. Psalm 127:4 says

the things of God. We live in a culture that is constantly

that children are like arrows in the hands of a warrior. In

attempting to influence the way our children think.

other words, your children were given to you so that you

In Deuteronomy 6:5, God gave what Jesus referred to

could train them to make a difference for God’s Kingdom.

as the greatest commandment in all of Scripture: to love “the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might.” In 6:7, God explains how they are to teach this commandment to their children: “You shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, and when you walk by the way, and when you lie down, and when you rise.” The things of God are a daily conversation with our children, not just a Sunday event.

Parents have incredible influence over their children. If parents continue to constantly put sports and extracurricular activities above God, then kids

I know that schedules can be busy, and sometimes

will continue to see that God cannot be taken seriously. If

parents have to work two jobs just to make ends meet, but

parents are not teaching their children to treasure His Word

there are ways to make time. Use the time driving to school

with all of their hearts, one day, they will think that God’s

to ask them what they are learning in church. Memorize

Word is just a book of fables. If you just sit them in front

Scripture with them before bed. Sit down at the dinner table

of a screen every day, they will tune you out and follow

and talk about God and His Word. Time is hard to come

whatever values are coming through that screen instead.

by, but God will give you the wisdom and grace needed to

In most cases, I have witnessed a HUGE difference

teach your children if you simply ask for both (James 1:5-6).

between children with parents who are actively engaged in some cases where parents are engaged and their children walk away anyway, but parents are still responsible for

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About The Author

their faith development and parents who are not. There are

Matthew Dennis is currently serving as a children’s pastor and one of the college ministry leaders at The Grace Point in Cleveland, TN. You can follow him at awakenpurpose.wordpress.com.

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Gò0dNews for Life End-Of-Life Diagnosis: “Failure to Thrive”

“B

by Linda S. Humphrey

ecause God has not intended for us to

I began to wonder what must first happen for a

just survive” is a line in your publication

person to stop thriving. Perhaps it’s being told you only

under Writer Guidelines. When I saw “just

have a short time to live. Maybe it’s not having close

survive,” I pondered something I recently learned when

friends or family nearby. Chronic pain will surely wear

a friend sent me news that her sister was close to passing

a body and spirit down to a point of only seeing storm

away. She was under the care of Hospice and had been

clouds, not the sun that follows behind. There are so

given the diagnosis “Failure to Thrive.” I had not heard

many life experiences that rip apart our hearts and cause

this term that pierced my heart like a sharp arrow.

us to forget that we know the Great Physician who not

I, of course, went online and quickly learned that

only heals bodies but repairs the unseen parts of us.

it is indeed a diagnosis used for Hospice patients with

I heard a speaker who referred to Jesus’ coming to us

adult failure to thrive or a debility. Debility is a broad

when we are without hope as though He is “suturing up a wound that was ripped apart.” What a beautiful picture that paints in my mind.

And while there may be permanent scars from the wound, it closes and heals.

When a person fails to thrive, even those who are not ill, it is most likely not because they didn’t have access to food or a home or family, which was true of my friend. She had been a Christian all her life, played the organ at church, and grew up in a home where her father was a pastor. She was close to her sibling and had a loving relationship with her nieces and nephews. Something inside wasn’t fed and eventually caused her to starve.

medical term used to describe someone who is in a state

Are we starving? Are we longing to see or be

of weakness and often refers to a loss of ability. When

something? The Great Physician stands ready to suture

in a state of debility, everything seems an effort, and

our wounds. And while not every illness will be healed,

what used to be enjoyable now seems to take too much

our hearts and souls can find that sun and hold onto the

energy—that is what Google had to say.

day when we will see Him and know for certain that His

I wanted to cry. I tried to imagine who had first coined this phrase that became an actual diagnosis. On death certificates, clear causes of death, such as cancer

grave is empty and He lives and wants us to live!

Gordon Hinckley said, “Life is to be enjoyed, not endured.”

Now, they are joined with Failure to Thrive.

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or a heart attack, fill in the box marked Cause of Death.

Linda S. Humphrey lives in Niota, Tennessee. She is a correspondent for the Daily Post-Athenian (DPA) in Athens, Tennessee. She writes human interest articles and also a monthly column, “Keeping the Faith.”

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Picking Up Pennies

by Barbara McGirt

M

y husband Jeff has a habit of picking up pennies.

hand, thinking of how excited Jeff would have been if he

Wherever we go, he is always on the lookout

had found them. Eventually, I stopped walking to count my

for pennies. He’s gotten pretty good at spotting

treasure. It totaled 23 cents! The dirty, sticky coins in my

them! It’s very rare that he finds a nickel, a dime, or a

hand didn’t amount to much, but as I thought about what

quarter, but when he does, he gladly picks those up too. But

they meant to Jeff, I too realized that they were much more

pennies…well, he finds lots of pennies.

than spare change. They were speaking a truth that so many

His joy in discovering these small treasures isn’t for their face value, but rather for the words engraved on each one: In God we

of us forget in the daily chaos and struggles of life.

Maybe we’re experiencing a health crisis or a family emergency. Maybe our children are wayward or we’ve lost

trust. Each time

a loved one to a dreaded disease. Life can take some nasty

he finds a coin,

turns that we aren’t prepared for. We desperately need to be

it is a reminder

reminded that we can trust and depend on God. I thought

of God’s

about my own life as I looked over my pennies and began

faithfulness.

to personalize the message they preached. I have an aging

I recently went for a prayer

mother who is hundreds of miles away. In God I trust. At times, I feel my work is without real meaning. In God I

walk around my

trust. I was recently diagnosed as prediabetic. In God I trust.

neighborhood

Those pennies were reminding me that I can trust God with

and came across a

everything that was happening in my life. Far from being

penny. I thought

insignificant, the tiny copper coins in my hand were serving

of Jeff and picked

as a catalyst for my faith.

it up. A few feet

As my faith reignited, so too did my joy. I wondered

later, there was

how I could hold onto this feeling of complete trust in God. I

another one.

thought about taking the pennies home and putting them in

Then another.

a jar, where they would serve as a visible reminder to trust

It was almost

God in every situation. But then I realized that I’m not the

as if, instead of

only one who struggles to believe in difficult circumstances.

bread crumbs,

There may be someone walking down the same road who

someone had left

needs a bit of encouragement to trust God. As I headed

a trail of pennies

home, I dropped the pennies one by one along the way,

for me to follow.

leaving a trail of hope and a reminder for those who may

I held these

follow the same path: In God we trust.

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pennies in my Barbara McGirt worked in full-time pastoral ministry alongside her husband Jeff for over 20 years. She holds an MA in Ministry Studies from Lee University and currently serves as the graduate admissions coordinator for graduate programs in counseling at Lee University. Barbara is involved in children’s ministry at Mt. Olive Ministries in Cleveland, Tennessee.

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hat is the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the word “affordable”? Is it money? Perhaps you think about the lower quality that usually attaches itself to the word? As far as I’m concerned it may be somewhat difficult to ascertain what the word “affordable” could mean on an individual basis, therefore I would like to tell you what “affordable” means to both myself and my company.

Affordable Roofing, Siding and Gutters, LLC is a locally owned and operated company

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that has garnered over 30 years of contracting excellence. Although initially a roofing company, it has grown into a multi-trade business under the leadership of owner Mark Abbott. Affordable Roofing now covers roofing, siding, windows, gutters and porches, as well as interior work such as floors and painting. As Master Elite contractors through GAF, we are able to offer the longest workmanship warranty for roofing in the business, up to 25 years. We hold our services to the highest of standards and are willing to back it up with our 100% no-leak guarantee. Having

a contractor you can trust and depend on are far and few in between, but Affordable Roofing is in the business of changing the way you view contactors as a whole. Our commitment to our customers stems from a Christian foundation, treating everyone how we ourselves would like to be treated: with love and care.

I would be remiss if I didn’t talk about how God has had (and still has) such an impact on our business. Through the good times and the bad, His presence is the backbone of what Affordable Roofing is today. On the worst day of the company’s history we found ourselves on the brink permanently closing our doors, but God had other plans. On September 18th, 2017, the building that Affordable Roofing was operating

through God’s grace and mercy, we had managed to keep our company alive for the next few days.

Soon after, God blessed us once again with the help of an amazing community, granting us office supplies, a temporary place to put up shop, and most importantly the hope of keeping the company alive and its workers fed. Everyone says that God works in mysterious ways, and that may be true. However, I can say for certain that there was absolutely nothing mysterious in the way that God came to our aid when we needed it most.

What is the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the word “affordable”? The word affordable itself may not be anything special, but I can tell you that to me it means more than just money or quality. To me it means service. Serve

out of was found to be on fire. I’ll never forget the absolute distraught feeling I had when I drove up the lane towards my office only to see a profuse amount of smoke rising from the already decimated ceiling, filling the bright morning sky with darkness. It is hard to describe with words what it means to be speechless. Our hearts heavy with sadness and despair, my workers and I all looked at each other with what seemed to be all the more telling with what was in our minds: “What are we going to do now?” The morning blazed by, and in the aftermath we saw our building completely degraded to ash. However,

with a smile, even on the bad days. Serve equally to everyone, even if they don’t like you. Serve with passion, because it may very well be the last opportunity to make a difference. Affordable Roofing would love to have the opportunity to serve you, and show you that we can be the contractor that you can trust and depend on.

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Gò0dNews for Teens

Legend

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by Caleb Prytherch

hen you think of the word legend, what

leave a great impact, so much greater than any legend could.

comes to your mind? Many times, a person

He was so great that we should follow in His steps and live

may think of a legend as a story being told or

as Christ lived.

maybe about a great person who did something spectacular

Whether you realize it or not, as a teenager, you have

or memorable. Recently, I have seen the word legend

a great opportunity to make an impact in this world just

frequently posted and shared. This word was to talk

as you are. If you have Christ living on the inside of you,

about/remember a famous athlete who died suddenly and

then you can make a difference. If you are a Christian, then

tragically toward the beginning of this year. This man was

you have a significant purpose to fulfill, and there is no

a legend in his sport, and he received all kinds of accolades.

need to wait until you are older to fulfill it. Your time to fulfill your purpose is now! In 1 Timothy 4:12, the apostle Paul writes to Timothy, a young minister, about how he should act and respond in his role as a leader in the church. Paul writes, “Don't let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith and in purity.” Just as Paul was writing to Timothy, I believe that this same verse can be applied to your life today.

Don’t think that just because you are a teenager, you have to wait to make an impact in the world. Rather, just as you are, you have the ability and opportunity to reach people for Christ and make a lasting

It is obvious that many people liked him and he made an

impact right where you are. You can be a living example

impact in this world through his career in basketball. While

for Jesus Christ through the ways that you talk, the ways

I could talk more about this athlete, I don’t want to simply

that you act, and how you respond to situations in your life.

focus on him. Rather, I want to introduce you to someone

Therefore, don’t ever think that you are too young to make

who is greater than just a legend.

an impact for Christ in this world because people are always

I want to introduce you to Jesus Christ, who is greater

watching. So live for Christ today, follow His examples, and

than any athlete, person, or legend who ever lived or will

lead with an integrity that can and will change lives and

live on this earth. This man named Jesus loves you and me

ultimately this world for Jesus Christ.

far greater than any person ever could; in fact, He died so the earth, He healed the sick, raised the dead to life, and performed all kinds of miracles. He left and continues to

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you and I could have life eternally. When He was here on Caleb Prytherch is the student pastor at Heritage Fellowship Church of God in McDonald, Tennessee. He is a graduate of Lee University, holding a Bachelor’s degree in pastoral ministry and a Master’s degree in practical theological studies. He is married to his beautiful wife, Bekah, and together they have a passion to see peoples lives be changed and transformed through the power of Jesus Christ.

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Good News For Youth—Apologetics

by Dr. James Tofflemire

1. So you have written a book on apologetics: tell us about it.

“It is titled, Evidences for God and His Creations. It has over 200 references and surveys the top authors and findings on apologetics and on why the Bible is true and

presented by atheistic professors are never answered. They doubt the Bible is true. This is a greater problem when they leave home and go to college.”

4. Does this have an effect or their morals and actions?

“Yes, they end up believing in relative morals. With this

God exists.”

view, whatever their friends, and society in general, believe

2. Why did you feel led to write this book?

is what they believe, and it can change with time. This leads

“There are statistics that 50% of high school youth and 70% of college youth drop away from the Christian faith due to the naturalistic teachings they receive. These

to loose sex, homosexuality, same-sex marriage, crime, and even drug and alcohol use to get high. If one believes the Bible is true, your morals are anchored in it, to true and

teachings say that there is no God and no miracles. How

unchanging moral standards.”

sad it is to send your child off to school and have him come

5. So are you available to help with this training?

home an atheist.”

“I would love to and feel called do so. I am in Athens, Tennessee but can travel around and show training packages or do training. I used to live in Jacksonville, Florida.”

6. Can you talk a little about yourself?

“I have had training in public speaking and am a distinguished toastmaster. I also have a master’s in Christian Ministry and a doctorate degree in Environmental Engineering. I have given sermons on the Bible being true at local churches and youth apologetics talks and have been a past youth leader.”

7. Talk about your website.

“It has free information—book reviews and PowerPoint

3. Is there a way to prevent this loss of our youth?

“Yes, statistics show that if the child has had classes on apologetics and worldviews, this loss is greatly reduced.

Parents, churches, and some Christian schools can provide such training. My book and website have such training.

Also, there are many good apologetics training packages for youth available. I have used a good youth package from Answers in Genesis that went over well with high school-

presentations on apologetics for youth and adults.”

8. Are there apologetics organizations that have more information?

“Yes, there are many: Answers in Genesis, Institute for Creation Research, Reasons to Believe, Reasonable Faith, Apologetics Resource Center, CrossExamined, and RatioChristi. AIG is close and has a large creation museum and the Ark.”

age youth. It had videos, questions for dialogue, study times, fellowship, and worship, with almost no teaching on apologetics. Their questions and challenges to the faith

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guides, and interactive activities. Often, youth are given fun

Dr. James Tofflemire lives near Athens, Tennessee, with his wife Dora. He is a scientist and engineer, a Distinguished Toastmaster, and also holds an MS in Christian ministry.

They attend several churches near Athens. You can contact him by phone at 904-705-6534 or email at engtuffy@ comcast.net. His website is creationapologetics.net.

Gò0dNews for Health & Fitness Is Your Headache Coming From Your Neck?

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by Brandon Burns

o you suffer from headaches? You are not alone.

With there being so many different types of headaches,

Roughly 47% of people around the globe suffer

there are also a wide variety of causes. This makes

from them. And while there are many different

diagnosis and treatment difficult for healthcare providers.

types of headaches, I want to talk specifically about

Getting down to the potential cause of the headache is

“cervicogenic” headaches. They are described as pain felt in

very important in selecting a treatment that will work.

the head, but actually develop in the neck. Research shows

Keep in mind that pain medications will only “mask” your

that 1 in 5 of all headaches are cervicogenic.

symptoms to make you feel better and not address the

So, why do these types of headaches occur? The cervical spine, commonly known as the neck, is not

actual problem. Because cervicogenic headaches are caused by a structural problem in the neck, physical therapist are valuable in their ability to assist in diagnosing and treating them. We can examine how your neck is functioning and determine your problem areas.

The next step is your road to recovery. A physical therapist can provide a wide variety of treatments to get you back to normal.

Manual or “hands-on” treatments provided by a physical therapist have proven to be more effective than pain medication for treating cervicogenic headaches. Manipulation and movement of the joints in the neck can be performed to treat stiff and painful areas. If your cause is tight muscles, we could provide massage or other soft-tissue movement techniques. We can demonstrate strengthening

working like it should. Usually this is the result of stiff

exercises to target weak postural muscles. Furthermore, we

joints in the neck, tight neck muscles, and/or weak postural

can teach muscle-specific stretching to improve neck motion

muscles. We all know that our posture is something we

and reduce the chance of future headaches. Other healing

need to work on. But, other things such as increased stress

treatments that we may use include: electrical stimulation,

and having the neck in awkward positions could also lead

heat, ice, dry needling, cupping, etc.

to these issues. Cervicogenic headaches typically feel like

If you think that your headaches may be coming from

a “throbbing” type pain in areas of the head and face,

your neck, please contact your local CORA physical therapy

depending on where in the neck they are coming from. In

to find the relief you have been searching for. Or, if you are

addition to throbbing pain, symptoms may include: pain

unsure, a free screening can be set up to determine if you

only on one side of the head/face, pain around the eyes,

need physical therapy.

untreated, cervicogenic headaches can become chronic and leave sufferers feeling helpless.

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and a stiffness in the neck felt with head movements. If left Brandon Burns is the clinic manager at CORA Physical Therapy in Cleveland. He is an alumni of UT Knoxville and TN State. He specializes in orthopedics, balance training, and sports medicine. For an appointment call 423-458-6298.

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Signs a Senior Needs More Help Than They Can Get at Home

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by Christina Clevenger

hile many older adults can benefit from the services and amenities offered by a senior living community, there are some for whom the support could be

especially life-changing. Having a little extra assistance when it’s needed can help seniors avoid the negative effects of a fall, medication mismanagement, or poor nutrition.

If you are an adult child concerned about the welfare of your aging parent and you are considering senior living, learning how to spot the warning signs is essential.

Is It Time to Encourage a Parent to Move to Senior Living?

Is your loved one’s home putting them at risk for a fall?

Seniors often live in the same house for decades. While the familiarity of home may be important to them, most older houses weren’t designed with the unique needs of seniors in mind. An

medical issues, healthy cooking for one or two feels like too much work. But good nutrition is vital for avoiding illness or even a fall.

Moving to an assisted living community can be an ideal

abundance of stairs, poor lighting, and a lack of handrails or walk-

solution. The community offer’s three well-balanced meals a day

in showers may increase the risk for a serious fall.

with a variety of menu options and settings.

Falls are the leading cause of fatal and nonfatal injuries among older adults. An estimated 2.5 million seniors experience a fall every year. Experts believe this number might be even higher, as older adults don’t always tell family members that they suffered a fall.

Moving to an environment designed with an older adult’s safety in mind, such as an assisted living community, might be a

Is your parent mismanaging their medication?

Older adults often require a variety of prescription and overthe-counter medications. Staying organized and on track with each one, as well as remembering to order refills in a timely manner, can be a challenge.

Medication mistakes pose a problem that can land seniors in

better option than remaining at home.

a hospital emergency room on a regular basis. From forgetting to

Is your loved one becoming isolated due to their health or a lack of transportation?

take one medicine to taking too much of another, these errors can

to everything from obesity and depression to heart disease and diabetes. When a senior has a mobility impairment, it can make it tough for them to stay involved in their community.

The same holds true for an older adult who has given up driving. Finding affordable, safe transportation solutions may be difficult. The senior might be reluctant to ask friends or family members for a ride out of fear they will be a burden.

Isolation and loneliness can be the result of both issues. By moving to a more accessible environment, a senior can make friends more easily, take advantage of transportation services, and participate in both on-site activities and local events.

Is your loved one suffering from poor nutrition?

When menu planning, grocery shopping, and meal preparation become more difficult, it’s easy to rely on convenience and fast foods. For some seniors, especially those struggling with

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be dangerous.

Assisted living communities have medication management programs in place that are designed to reduce the risk of mistakes.

In fact, it’s one of the most popular services in many communities.

Is your health suffering?

Finally, are the demands of caregiving putting your own health at risk? Providing care to a loved one can be physically and emotionally exhausting for family members. Caregivers experience more headaches, back injuries, sleep problems, and stomach problems than their non-caregiving peers.

If your health is declining, it might be time to explore assisted living communities for your parent.

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Overload

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by Glyndora Condon

e are prescribed Rest, Easy, and Lite. However, today people are reinforced by this culture of the drive of being on a treadmill of constant

• Feel that things, money, or titles make us more valued than others.

• Find that sickness, our children, our pain, our

running and business, only to find it a challenge to find a

relationships, our clothing, our intelligence, our

happy medium between laziness and craziness.

finances, our possessions, our bodies, our faces, our talents, and our work all compete with others to be the MOST, BEST, or WORST as we become completely absorbed in them.

• And we even judge our significance by how much stress and business we have upon our shoulders.

Therefore, we push and pressure ourselves and others, but the cost of this problem is most costly. Overloaded people tend: 1. To drift from their core values and the ability to discern as they cut corners in order to sandwich as many things possible within the same day, often seeking easy outs, lowering quality, and lowering higher standards.

2. To value self and not others while comparing ourselves with others and with things.

We are running as we: • Believe that we must have our children in every possible positive activity at the expense of the family, family time, and rest.

• Are consumed with screen time and social media, with it reinforcing our feelings of becoming an overachiever—otherwise, we will not measure up—or that we must have pleasure 100% of the day as we lose ourselves in the gaming and prioritize it over our real lives and needs.

• Have decided that since work is a need to support ourselves and our families, then we lose our identities within work and allow it to consume us as our

3. To struggle with relationships that are sacrificed.

4. To be consumed by the to-do lists with no time and no energy to interact with people.

5. To view life as a contest (Romans 12:15) in a competition where we will become impatient, resentful, intolerant, and irritable.

6. To have extreme fear of losing, being on top in any possible context.

7. To have our spiritual growth challenged, slowed, and shallower as we praise our own or other’s efforts more than we praise God. He takes the back seat as an obligation, and sometimes we resent this added burden.

families long to be with us. the fear of saying no, since then, they may not value us or love us anymore.

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Being Fruitful In Old Age

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by Dorothy Teague

y mother gets up every morning with a

suffering.” These are the attributes we, as Christians,

smile on her face, a list of “to-dos” in her

should be seeking to nurture and grow in our lives.

pocket, and joy in her heart. She works in

Growing old is hard, as we look in the mirror at

her yard, drives to local places, and goes to church

graying hair and wrinkles on our faces. Extra weight

every Sunday, where she tithes out of the meager

is harder to lose, and our bodies don’t work as they

Social Security check she receives monthly. As far back

did in younger days. Ironically, as the body decays

as I can remember, she (and my father) took me and

with age, our spirit grows stronger as it is renewed

my sisters to church every Sunday, having cooked

daily (2 Corinthians 4:16). God’s grace is abundant

Sunday dinner for the whole family early in the

and is there for the asking to keep us going and doing His work. We can become ripe with wisdom from our years walking with God and benefit others with our wealth of experience. If we are pliable, like a lump of clay on the potter’s wheel, and obedient to His will, then He can use us to further His kingdom, to be witnesses for Him, and to tell others of His love and mercy. Even though we may get physically tired, God will renew our strength (Isaiah 40:31).

While today’s society may want to cast away the aged and spread the lie that the older generation is no longer of use, God’s word has a dramatically

morning. When someone dies or is sick, she prepares

different viewpoint. In John 15:16, Jesus says, “You did

food to take to them. When asked for advice, she goes

not choose me, but I chose and appointed you so that

to God’s word. My mom is the best example of a godly

you might go and bear fruit, fruit that will last,” and He

woman that I have ever witnessed. The love of Christ

didn’t put an age limit on that. We, as Christians, are to

shines out from her no matter where she is. She is 94

be God’s “fruit-bearers” until we breathe our last breath

and hasn’t even entertained the thought that there is a

on this earth. God’s word assures us that “He who

place for her to stop being useful in God’s Kingdom.

began a good work in you will carry it on to completion

Psalm 92:14 says, “They will still bear fruit in old

until the day of Christ Jesus” (Philippians 1:6).

fruit?” you may ask. Galatians 5:22-23 says that “the fruit of the spirit is love, joy, peace, and long-

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age; They shall be full of sap and very green.” “What Dorothy Teague is a Tennessee native, who resides in McMinn County with her husband, Lewis, on their farm. After completing 31.5 years as a teacher in the Bradley County School System, she is active in her church at Eastanallee Baptist Church where she is a member of the choir and praise team.

Gò0dNews for Everyone Are You An Encourager Or A Discourager?

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by Grace Alfieri

e are living in difficult and hateful times,

with his friend to the train station and thanked him

and we are all witnessing the viciousness,

for coming. The next day, Lou started blasting the ball

evil, and cruelty that is going on in this

again, and over the next 11 games, he came through

world. It is a good time to ask: am I being influenced

with 22 hits, including six home runs, and his career

by the culture?

took off.

Am I becoming an encourager or a discourager?

He decided not to quit after all.

Discouragers cause walls of division between people,

Yes, we are all entitled to our own opinions, but

but we forget that we need the support of one another.

do you remember what Grandma used to say? “If you

Do we major in encouragement (building people up) or in tearing people down? Do we nag and harass our family and friends about their weaknesses or praise them for their strengths? When you enter a room or people see you at the shopping mall, do they avoid you because they know you have an ever-ready list of the faults of everyone and anyone, or do people cheer because you are a bright light of sunshine?

I remember reading a true story about when Lou Gehrig, the great baseball hero, was starting his baseball career. He went into a slump and grew so discouraged he was thinking of quitting. After several bad games, he doubted his talent and ability, and his spirits collapsed. A friend heard that he was in

don’t have anything nice to say, don’t say anything

a slump, and he took a train to Hartford, Connecticut,

at all.” Be the hand that lifts someone up when they

and invited Lou to join him for a steak dinner.

have fallen. Be the hug or the smile that someone

During that dinner, Lou poured out his

needs when they have no one else. Lend a listening ear

frustrations, and his friend could see that the player’s

when someone needs to talk. You never know if YOU

confidence was shot. So his friend spent the evening

just might be that person who keeps someone from

telling Lou that all hitters go through slumps, that

committing suicide or doing something that they really

even Ty Cobb failed to get hits six or seven times out

shouldn’t be doing! Be someone’s blessing.

of every 10 tries. But he told him that eventually, good that he was a good hitter. After dinner, Gehrig walked

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hitters start hitting again, and his friend reminded him

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What Can We Learn From Timothy?

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by Rev. Wayne Williams n the Bible, “Timothy” in the original language was

name. However, given the prophecy that other “young

“Timotheus,” which means, “honor of God; valued

men” would also “see visions,” there must be something

of God.” With that being said, I want to ask you, my

else that helps us to understand the significance of this

friend, “What is it about you that honors God?” Is it

young man’s name. Notably, Paul also addresses a letter to

the exercising of your spiritual gift? Your “great” faith?

another young preacher by the name of Titus, whose name

Maybe it is your Christian service or commitment to the

means “pleasing.” (This is interesting, but not quite the topic

Christian lifestyle? Exactly what is it about you and me

of this writing.)

that honors God “the most?”

Friend, I am compelled to think that the message behind Timothy’s name rests solely upon the shoulders of his mother Eunice and his grandmother Lois. Whether the name was bestowed upon young Timothy at or before his birth or if it was granted to him as he became older, it was these two women, and I believe under divine inspiration, who named him.

Consequently, when the Apostle speaks of “the unfeigned faith that is in thee, which dwelt first in thy grandmother Lois, and thy mother Eunice; and I am persuaded that in thee also” (2 Timothy 1:5), Paul was readily addressing the significance of the women behind the man (boy).

Men, what is it about you and me that is significant enough for our mother(s),

When we closely examine the life of the Timothy that

grandmother(s), or wife(ives) to name us (or address us

the Apostle Paul speaks of and addresses in the two epistles

with a particular name)? Eunice, quite likely in consultation

that bear the young protégé’s name in the New Testament,

with Timothy’s grandmother, Lois, chose to name or call

we may be able to better comprehend how it is that this

this young boy “Timotheus” because she believed her

young upstart captured the Apostle’s interest and captivates

faithfulness to God and his faithfulness of the same would

our intrigue even to today.

make him a valuable asset to God. Small wonder the Apostle

True, Timothy was a “young” man, but I am not so sure

admonished the young man to “stir up the gift within him.”

that this was the one, sole thing that makes him notable and

Why? Because what Timothy had to offer to the world was

“valued of God.” The prophet Joel records that in the latter

so needful and, if imparted, would be equally impactful!

days, “God will pour out [His] Spirit on all kinds of people.

Men, the meaning of and behind your name is

Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your old men will

significant. Yet questions remain: namely, “What have you

dream dreams, and your young men will see visions” (Joel

done or what will you do to live up to your name?” Shalom!

fitness for duty” that explains the meaning behind this

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2:28). Given his youthfulness, perhaps it was his “physical

Rev. Wayne Williams, PhD, presently serves as supply pastor for the historic First United Presbyterian Church of Athens, Tennessee. He and his wife of 38 years, Lita, are heavily involved in numerous church and community activities.

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Beloved, Let Us Love One Another

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by Brad Perkins

few weeks ago, I was at Bonlife Coffee enjoying

ways, the woman said, “I want to tell you something. We are

some coffee and reading when a phrase jumped

foreigners, speak with an accent, and are new here. We don’t

off the page: “Are we going to fear them, dislike

know anyone and are so lonely. I just want to thank you for

them or ignore them? Or, are we going to share the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ with them?” I recalled someone

stopping me to say hi. That was meaningful.”

Galatians 5:14 says, “For the entire law is fulfilled

asking one time, “What is the opposite of love?” Most

in keeping this one command: Love your neighbor as

responded hate, but the speaker surprised us and said, “It’s

yourself.” Sometimes we forget that Abraham, Moses, and

apathy.” Elie Wiesel, a survivor of the holocaust, agreed and

Jesus were foreigners and refugees, driven from their home

said, “The opposite of love is not hate, it’s indifference…And the opposite of life is not death, it’s indifference.”

The people of the nations are on the move. Today, it’s almost impossible to walk out your door without seeing someone who looks or sounds like they originate from another country or practice another religion. What is our Christian response and role to the foreigner? The Bible is clear. John 15:17 says, “This is my command: Love each other.” Matthew 28:19 instructs us, “Go and make disciples of all nations.” A missionary friend stated it nicely: “God has called us to go to the nations, but we have refused, so He is bringing them to us.” When

countries. In Mark Batterson’s book “Wild Goose Chase,”

we choose to ignore someone, we are doing the exact

he wrote, “Some of us live as if we expect to hear God say,

opposite of loving them. “He who does not love does not

‘Well thought, good and faithful servant!’ or ‘Well said, good

know God, for God is love” (1 John 4:8).

and faithful servant!’ There is only one commendation, and

Recently, a friend of mine approached a lady of Middle Eastern descent at a grocery store with, “Hi.” After introducing himself and some small talk, he discovered she

it is the byproduct of pursuing God-ordained passions: ‘Well done, good and faithful servant!’”

God, stir our hearts and minds to act. Give us the

was from the Middle East. With great enthusiasm, he said, “I

boldness and courage to introduce ourselves to the

love your country! We have friends from there! You’ve got to

foreigner, be a friend, and introduce them to you. Let our

talk with my wife and come to our house for dinner. Let me

lives be a living example of the Gospel in action.

call her now.” After some initial reluctance and surprise that my family will join yours for dinner.” Before they parted

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a stranger would be so welcoming and kind, she said, “Yes,

Brad Perkins is a 12-year banking veteran who enjoys speaking and writing on Middle Eastern Culture. He and his wife, Heather live in Cleveland, Tennessee, attend Silverdale Baptist Church, and volunteer with an organization to help refugees feel welcomed and loved.

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erbert and Mary Fansler began Herb’s Heating

One of the most important things a homeowner can

and Air Service in 1996. Their youngest son,

do to extend the life of their unit, besides changing the

Darren, began working alongside Herbert from

filter monthly, is to invest in preventative maintenance.

the beginning. Tracy,

Sometimes having a preventative maintenance plan will

Herbert’s oldest son, later

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joined them in building

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the family business.

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Through the years

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Herbert employed family

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working in the HVAC

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sign up for a preventative maintenance plan you will receive

to slow down.

a discount on parts should you need them. Discounts will

In 2015 Darren bought the business

vary depending upon the plan you chose. We recommend preventative maintenance to take place in the Spring and

from his parents and has continued to uphold his Dad’s

Fall to get the unit ready for the cooling or heating season

business ethics. Like

that is approaching. If you should take out a plan you do not

Herbert, Darren also

need to worry about remembering to contact us to schedule

employees his two

the service. We set it up in our program and when it is time

sons and has employed

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family and friends

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throughout the years.

Our technicians are able to work on any model HVAC

Two things that Herbert

unit, but we primarily sell and install Tempstar units which

instilled into anyone

are made by Carrier. In many cases we can provide same

under his employment

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unit like it was in your

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Billy Graham Reached New Heights in Southeast Tennessee

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by Douglas B. Caywood

rom October 2019 thru March 29, 2020, Trek Thru

completion of the first phase of this expansion will include

Truth hosted a national traveling exhibition from the

three new male giraffes. The Warner Field House, with

Museum of the Bible entitled Billy Graham: Pilgrim

its size and height, is providing

Preacher. This 1,500 sf exhibit highlighted the seven

a perfect home to these tall,

decades of Graham’s ministry of which his educational

majestic animals.

career began at Bob Jones College, now the home of Lee University, in Cleveland, Tennessee.

In addition to providing a structure that is still in use by a

One of Graham’s first jobs was at a shoe store in

major attraction in Chattanooga,

downtown Cleveland and he resided in Medlin Hall in 1936.

the 1953 Crusade was also a

He also delivered two of his first sermons locally, the first

pivotal point in history for racial

at Charleston Methodist Church and the second at Antioch

integration. At the crusade,

Baptist Church. Lee University’s campus now features

Graham himself removed the ropes that were separating

a street called Billy Graham Avenue honoring Graham’s

the blacks and whites when an usher refused to do so. From

tenure in Cleveland.

this point forward, Graham provided crusades that were

While the exhibit has been featured at Bradley Square Mall, there have been so many rekindled memories and

integrated with all attendees being treated equally.

The Billy Graham Exhibit was visited by thousands

stories of the impact that Billy Graham has had locally,

during its tenure at Trek Thru Truth’s Satellite location at

nationally and internationally. Of those, one from 1953 has

Bradley Square Mall. This space will now be transformed

stood out with major significance.

into other interactive uses to share a glimpse of things to In Spring

come at the final destination for the 60,000+ sf children’s

1953, Billy

museum. Visit www.trekthrutruth.com and the Trek Thru

Graham

Truth Facebook page for additional information about this

planned to have

one-of-a-kind museum’s development.

a crusade in

Also, this Spring, make your plans to visit the African

Chattanooga,

Expansion at the Chattanooga Zoo and see the giraffe’s new

Tennessee. With

home in an original facility built for Billy Graham’s history

his increasing

making crusade in 1953. For more information on the

popularity, just

Chattanooga Zoo, visit www.chattzoo.org.

17 years from his early educational career in Cleveland, a new facility was needed to accommodate the 10,000 who would come for 26 days to hear his teaching. The Warner Field House was constructed for this purpose.

Field House is still in use and is an integral part of the African Expansion that is set to open in Spring 2020. The

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If you have been to the Chattanooga Zoo, the Warner Doug Caywood is the president of Trek Thru Truth and managing principal of Lewis Group Architects, Cleveland Office. He is married to Jill Caywood and has three sons, two grandsons, and a granddaughter. Doug and Jill are members of Samples Memorial Baptist Church where they have actively taught the Pre-K and Kindergarten SS Classes for over ten years.

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Don’t Look Back

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by Annie Baynes

ow many times do we review in our mind things of

because the Lord was merciful to him and left him outside

the past: how we were hurt, who did it to us, why

of the city.

did it happen to me, or why me? None of these

One angel told him, escape for your life: do NOT look

questions are wrong as long as we are asking them to move

behind you or stop anywhere in the entire valley. Lot

forward and learn from our past. What if we are asking

requested to go to a small place, and it was granted. Once

these questions because we are feeling unhappy, used, or

Lot arrived and the Lord knew he was safe, He rained

lacking in value as a result of our past?

down brimstone and fire from Heaven on Sodom and

What do we gain by looking behind us? God’s got

Gomorrah. In verse 26, Lot’s wife—who was behind Lot—

our back covered by His grace. Ephesians 6:13 says, “Therefore, put on the complete armor of God, so that you will be able to resist and stand your ground in the evil day and having done everything to stand firm.” Put on the full armor of God. God’s glory has us covered in the back; we are to move forward, not turn and run backward or ponder the things of the past.

We often allow our past to destroy our future. We allow the past to tell us who we are and set our self-worth by this standard. Say you were raped at a young age: is it running and controlling your life today, even though you are now a grown adult? Is your intimacy with your spouse free and open, or do you shut them down and find intimacy very nasty and have little to no desire?

foolishly, longingly looked back toward Sodom in an act of

When we allow ourselves to let our past defeat our future,

disobedience, and she became a pillar of salt.

the devil has won.

In Genesis 19:13, the angels told Lot to take his family

Do you allow yourself to longingly look back at your past?

Self-pity only reduces your self-worth. Lot’s wife was worthy

and leave Sodom, for God was going to destroy the city due

of God’s mercy and allowed to leave the city, but she still

to the sin. What sin? In Genesis 18:20, it says, “And the Lord

wanted a part of what Sodom offered to her. Are you willing

said, ‘The outcry (of the sin) of Sodom and Gomorrah is

to let go of your past 100%, not looking at it, not reviewing it

indeed great, for sin is exceedingly grave.’” For the Lord to

in your mind anymore? Your past may be what has kept you

say exceedingly grave, or as the NKJ says, “very grave,” He

from doing what God has anointed you to do. What does your

was willing to destroy the entire city and everyone in it. God

Sodom and Gomorrah look like? Allow God’s mercy to take

found Lot’s heart righteous, so He wanted to save him and

you forward. Allow the healing of your past to drive you to the

his family. In Genesis 19:15, the angels urged Lot to hurry

destination that God has for you today.

verse 16, Lot hesitated and lingered. The angels took hold of his hand and the hands of his wife and two daughters

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and get up! Take your wife and two daughters and go. In Annie Baynes is the mother of two grown children, is the wife of Doug Baynes, she works at Helping Hands Senior Care, and she attends Peerless Road Church.

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