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uly is a month of celebrations. Many of the articles this month deal with the writer struggling to find a God-given calling, God spoke to me through his Word: “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men” Colossians 23:3 (NIV). “Whatever you do . . .” includes everything from homemaking to teaching, to keeping books, to writing. To confirm my calling, God spoke through a friend who phoned me late one evening and said, “There’s a scripture in the Old Testament I believe the Lord wants me to

share with you.”

As I was turning in my Bible to Jeremiah, I thought, Jeremiah was the weeping prophet who spoke words of doom and gloom to God’s people. I don’t need that. What I need is hope! And the message I received was certainly one of hope: “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. (29:11 NIV).

To accept your work as a calling is to receive a sense of purpose that brings a new passion not known before. It’s still work, but work that is more fulfilling and meaningful.

Four characteristics usually accompany a divine calling.

1. A calling is distinctive—unique to each individual. So don’t wait for the blinding light to bring you to your knees. God speaks to us in different manners, but most often He speaks through His Word.

2. A calling may be difficult to fulfill. It’s frustrating if you’re work is not in your calling. We want to change, but sometimes this means leaving your “comfort zone” and moving into new territory. It’s risky.

3. A calling disturbs the devil. There is great joy in working in your calling, but there is also great grief. Satan will hinder in every way possible, sometimes using good people to confuse and complicate. This is when most people abandon their calling, assuming that it wasn’t really God who called them.

4. A calling develops into great joy! A true calling reveals its presence with enjoyment and a renewed energy—a passion that comes with doing what God called us to be.

The familiar story of two brick layers points out the difference in a job and a calling. The first brick layer was asked, “What are you doing?”

“I’m laying bricks,” he replied with a cynical attitude that said, “Can’t you see what I’m doing?”

When the second brick layer was asked what he was doing, he replied, “I’m building a cathedral.”

That’s a calling!

What are you doing—just laying bricks, or building a cathedral?

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Contents 14

GoodNews from the Pastor’s Desk

6 How Big Is Your God?

by Jack Epperson

GoodNews for Kids

8

Contagious Courage

by Taylor Jewitt

GoodNews on Money Matters

10 “Are You Invested?”

by Andrew Lee

GoodNews for Men

12 Help Wanted: True, Godly Men of God

by Sam Blankenship

GoodNews for Women

14 We Are God’s Workmanship.

by Beth Stovall GoodNews for Parents

28

GoodNews for Health & Fitness

GoodNews for Life

22 Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Selfishness?

by Beth Henderson

GoodNews for Everyone

24 Comparison Is the Thief of 40 An Appointment with God Joy

in My Treasure Chest

by Patty Lauren Turpin

by Carol Britt

GoodNews for Teens

26 Walk in Your Anointing

by Selena Vina

GoodNews Cover Story

28 Unity Dance Troupe

by Alexis Burleson GoodNews for Everyone

30 Trust

by Wendy Pierce

GoodNews for your Taste Buds

42 Strawberry Cobbler

by Tiffany Pendergrass GoodNews from the Physician’s Desk

44 THE HEAT IS ON!

by Kevin Dansby GoodNews for Everyone

46 Operate In Love

by Carla Myers

GoodNews for Couples

for Everyone 32 Staying Married: A Politically GoodNews 50 When All Odds Are Against Incorrect Guide

by Rick Creasy GoodNews for Seniors

20 What Do You Really Value? 34 Intergenerational

by Alexander Rayner

50

Intersection

by Esmerelda Lee GoodNews for Everyone

36 Finding God’s Treasure

by Amy Mercer GoodNews for Women’s Health

38 See Spot; See Spot

Change; See a Surgeon.

by Dr. James White

You, Keep the Faith.

By Felecia Ratledge GoodNews for Everyone

52 What Is the Good News?

by Kelly McDonald Jr. GoodNews for Everyone

54 Angel by My Bed

by Darlene Fields

Gò0dNews from the Pastor’s Desk

How Big Is Your God?

How you answer this question determines how big your problems are with different effects of their lives.

by Jack Epperson

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f there is one thing I have learned from thirty-six years

up her illness. There were times I am sure she forgot she

of being a pastor, it is that there are only two types of

was sick. As I tried to minister to her, she ministered to me.

Christians−those who have big problems and a small

God was her focus. The first thing out of her mouth every

God and those who have small problems and a big God.

time you met her was how good God was. The second

You may think, Now Pastor, that is over simplifying things a

made you feel you were on the “Hee Haw Show.” I could

little and it may be. But when you get around all the excuses,

hear the cast singing their song:

the one thing that makes a difference in people's lives is

“Gloom despair and agony on me,

how big is their God? In the Gospels of Matthew, Mark,

Deep dark depression, excessive misery.

and Luke, Jesus asks the question: Who do you say I am?

If it weren’t for bad luck

Peter Confesses Jesus as the Christ

I’d have no luck at all.”

And Jesus went on with his disciples to the villages of

Caesarea Philippi. And on the way he asked his disciples, “Who do people say that I am?” And they told him, “John the Baptist; and others say, Elijah; and others, one of the prophets.” And he asked them, “But who do you say that I am?” Peter answered him, “You are the Christ” (Mark 8:27–29 ESV).

The most important question ever asked by Jesus could be right here. How you answer this question determines how big God is in your life, which in turn determines how big your problems are. As a pastor, I have watched people go through the same situation with completely different effects on their lives.

I knew two women who faced the same disease. One had the disease the other the disease had her. The first had the best attitude. When you talked to her, you had to bring

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This lady didn’t have the disease. The disease had her.

She had a little God. It was impossible to minister to her because no words were as big as her problem. God was not as big as her problem.

I don’t know what you face today. My point is not to tell you your problems are not big. I am sure many reading this have problems much bigger than I have ever faced. My point is if you are a child of God, your God is bigger than your problems. You may not feel He is bigger, but that doesn’t change the fact that He is. He is bigger than the lions in the lion’s den; bigger than the fiery furnace, and bigger than the things you face today. How much are you going to worry about your problems? That depends on how you answer the question: “Who do you say Jesus is?”

Jack Epperson is the senior pastor at Union Missionary Baptist Church. He is married to Darlene Epperson, they have two daughters and four grandchildren. He retired from TVA in 2011. He has been bi-vocational pastor for thirty-five years.

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Contagious Courage God will help you to have victory over every “giant” of fear, intimidation, nervousness, and sadness.

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by Taylor Jewitt

avid was the youngest of eight boys, probably

armies of Israel, whom you have defied. This day the Lord

the most picked-on sibling and seemed like

will deliver you into my hands” (1 Sam. 17:45-46 NIV).

the smallest and weakest of them all. While he

David was not afraid because he knew that God was on his

was growing up, there was a war going on between the

side and God was giving him courage. When Goliath began

Israelites and the Philistines that his older brothers were

to run toward David, David did not run away. Instead,

fighting in to defend the Israelites. David, on the other

he defeated Goliath with a slingshot and a stone! His

hand, was left behind to take care of the sheep. One day,

courage amazed all those around him! The Israelites were

David’s dad asked him to run an errand and take food to

speechless that a young boy defeated a giant! It caused the

his brothers and the other leaders in the war.

Israelites to be encouraged and inspired to trust in God

While David was

just as David did! Even

there, he saw what the

though you are young,

commotion was about.

you can inspire those

Goliath was a Philistine,

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but unlike the other

Sometimes we face

Philistines, Goliath was

“giants” or really big,

a giant! Imagine David,

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probably your age, looking

in our lives too. The

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giant might be a bully

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at school, a test that you

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food my father told me to

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who were so afraid of

from Goliath as I could. I

their giant that they

would have been terrified!

could not do anything

But surprisingly, David was not afraid at all. He told the

but hide. But today God calls you a giant-slayer just like

king that he was going to defeat Goliath. The king was

David! Not only will you have courage, but your courage

very hesitant because David was just a young man, but he

will be contagious to those around you! All you have to

agreed to let David try to defeat the giant.

do is remember that God gives the courage and power to

They dressed David in the finest armor and gave him

defeat every obstacle that stands in your way. God wants

swords to defeat Goliath. But something was not right. The

you to be victorious! He fights with you and believes in

armor was too big and seemed unfit for a shepherd boy.

you! Never give up, courageous one. You can do all things

David took it off, and found five stones by a stream to use

through Christ who gives you strength.

with his sling shot.

When Goliath saw David, he laughed and teased David because he was so young. David responded, “You come against me with sword and spear, but I come against you in the name of the Lord Almighty, the God of the

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Taylor Jewitt is a recent pastoral ministry with a TESOL minor graduate, preschool teacher at the Early Learning Center at Lee University, director of the English Language Center for kids, and ministry team leader at her church DPCI. She dreams to share the Gospel of Christ to those around her by reflecting the love of Christ in all she does.

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e are living in a world today where it seems

before you; he will not leave you or forsake you. Do not

like the men have just quit on God. It seems

fear or be dismayed” (ESV).

that the cares of this world have overtaken

The qualification of the godly man is that he first

the men and they have let temptations come between

asks Jesus to come in his life and save him. In other

them and the Lord. God created men to be the head of

words, he has got to be a born-again child of God. The

their households. Ephesians 5:23 states for the husband

requirements of this job are:

is the head of the wife, even as Christ is in head of the church: and he is the savior of the body.

God expects the men to step up and be a godly

1. Show up-when the doors are open. You need to be there.

2. Participate. Get your feet wet and try to do

leader in the home. This means not only are

things in the house of God even if it is just

they supposed to work and provide for

standing at the back door and shaking hands

their families, he is required by God to take his family to church to pray and worship the Lord together as a family.

The problem today is

when folks come through the door.

3. Pray without ceasing (1 Thes. 5:17 ESV).

4. Worship God because God desires your praise.

instead of being that godly

5. Read and study the Bible.

leader in the home, he has

These are your instructions on

just sat down and given

how to effectively do your job.

up. Let me just tell you as

6. Pray for others.

a husband, dad, and youth pastor, there is no time to give up on God. We as godly

7. Be a godly husband to your wife and your children.

I wonder who would be the

men should be running to God,

first person to apply for this job?

getting on our knees and crying

God is pleading for men to step up

out to God to help us as godly

to the plate and say, “I’ll do it.” He

men to lead our families toward

is needing men in the harvest. Luke

the Lord! Men, we can’t do this

14:23 says “And the Lord said unto

on our own. It will take the

the servant, go out into the highways

guidance of the Holy Spirit

and hedges, and compel them to

and the Word of God. Men,

come in, that my house may be filled”

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(KJV). The job is available. Men, step

alone. God will be there with

up and apply.

us every step of the way.

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The New Living Translation says it like this: “For God's

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and caught up in being a wife, a mother, our jobs,

know that to be true in my own life. Although years had

a title or meeting everyone else's needs that we mistakenly

passed, I realized I still have such a heart’s desire to give

lay aside our own dreams, desires, and ambitions. Time gets

women hope. I want them to experience God's agape love

away from us and before we know it, it's been years since we

and the peace that surpasses all understanding. I recently,

have even dreamed.

took a class to begin ministering at the Bradley County

I am in a mentoring program and one of the homework assignments asked is: “What were some of the things

Justice Center in hopes of seeing women’s lives restored.

I want to encourage you to look back over old journals

you wanted to be when you grew up?” I thought about

and think about past goals and dreams you had when you

it for a minute and then I had to laugh. God has a way of

were a little girl. Most, if not all of those desires, are part of

placing certain desires in the heart that are connected to

God 's plan and purpose for your life. One of my favorite

our purpose/calling. When I was growing up, I dreamed

scriptures is Ezekiel 37 telling of the dry bones. Bones are

of being a wife, a mother, and in my teens years, I felt very

a good indication that something has been dead for quite

strongly against abortions and wanted to help women who

some time. However, the Spirit of the Lord told him to

had been physically or sexually abused or mistreated. I

prophesy to the bones to hear the word of the Lord, those

wanted them to feel love and hope. At the time, I did not

bones had to obey and began to live again. It is never too

know the terminology for my feelings, but now I know I

late to speak life to those dreams and God-given desire, no

wanted to be an advocate for women.

matter how dry they may seem. God places those desires in

I absolutely love being a wife and a mother. I love

our hearts to fulfill his purpose. Ephesians 2:10 tells us that

family days and dinner at the table. I love date nights and

we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good

sweet texts. This was what I wanted to be when I grew up,

works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should

but then there was that other dream−the dream that I had

walk in them. Today is the day to begin to walk in them!

let die. In all the busyness of taking care of others and living life, I had set that dream on the “shelf.” I am here to tell you that the gifts and callings of God are without repentance.

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Beth Stovall is married to her husband Shi and they have two children, Bliss and Brenson. Her heart is to love people to Jesus, to see broken hearts healed and lives restored.

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Assembly of God 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 Big Spring Baptist Church 1415 Hardwick St SE, Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 472-1101 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 Blue Springs Baptist Church 699 Blue Springs Church Rd SW, Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 472-0932F Candies Creek Church 294 Old Eureka Rd Charleston, TN 37310 423-479-3731 candiescreekchurch.com Candies Creek City Church 850 17th St. NW Cleveland, TN 37311 423-458-4405 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 or clevelandcowboychurch.com 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 or www.clinganridgebaptist.com Church At Grace Point 2595 Old Freewill Rd NW, Cleveland, TN 37312 (423) 728-5050 or grace-point.com Covenant Baptist Church 249 Calhoun Rd SE, Cleveland, TN 37323 (423) 559-2653 Dalton Pike Baptist Church 3055 Benton Pike NE, Cleveland, TN 37323

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(423) 472-7606 Elkmont Baptist Church 4030 Old Freewill Rd NW, Cleveland, TN 37312 (423) 479-4600 Emmanuel Baptist Church 1227 Powerline Dr NE, Cleveland, TN 37323 East Cleveland Baptist Church 1145 Arnold St NE, Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 472-8728 Farmland Community Church 1675 Greendale Dr. SE Cleveland, TN 37323 (423) 473-9891 Fairview Baptist Church 5545 Runway Dr NW, Cleveland, TN 37312 (423) 790-5353 First Baptist Church 1275 Stuart Road Cleveland, Tennessee 37312 (423)709-9100 or clevel andfbc.com 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 The Journey Church 1668 S Lee Hwy, Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 728-4100 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 or northclevelandbaptist.org

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 or www.parkwaybaptist.info 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 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 or www.sbcministries.com 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 or vvbaptist.org 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 or

watervillebaptistchurch.org 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 or www.westwoodlife.org 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 or ccfchurch.us

Church of God

Agape Place Church of God 2611 Blue Springs Road SE Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 476-8691 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 or fellowshipofpraisecog.org Grace Community Church of God 4745 Mouse Creek Road NW, Cleveland, TN 37312.

(423) 614-0708 or www.gracecleveland.org Heritage Fellowship Church of God 4635 S 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 or www.iwcchurch.com Kinser Church of God 141 Kinser Road Cleveland, TN 37323 (423) 476-7400 Lakeview Church of God 105 Pound Street S.E. Cleveland, TN 37323 (423)-790-5805 or lakeviewcog.org

North Cleveland Church of God 335 11th St NE, Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 476-5513 or nccog.org Michigan Avenue Church of God 515 Minnis Road N.E (423) 584-3663 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 South Cleveland Church of God 1846 Volunteer Dr SW, Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 476-6382 or southcleveland.org Westmore Church of God 2412 Wolfe Dr NW, Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 559-9646 or www.westmorecog.org Zion Assembly Church of God 5512 Waterlevel Hwy, Cleveland, TN 37323 (423) 476-3337 or zionassemblychurchofgod.com

Church of God of Prophecy Cleveland Spanish COGOP 2610 Grove Ave. Cleveland, TN 37312 (423)473-7199 Durkee Road COGOP 201Durkee Rd. Cleveland, TN37312 (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, TN37311 (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

Disciples of Christ

First Christian Church 3925 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 423-503-6394

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 S. 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 37312-5225 423-472-7371 New Hope Church of the Nazarene 2018 Washington Ave Cleveland, TN 37364 (423)479-7343

Non-Denominational Christian Fellowship Ctr 895 6th St NE,

Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 479-9591 Church Alive Ministries Cleveland, TN 37353 (423) 559-1371 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 cfctn.net Community Hall Church 1305 6th Street Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 472 2178 Dwelling Place Church 523 Urbane Rd. NE Cleveland, TN 37312 (423) 790-5200 DPCI.TV Evening Light Gospel 200 20th St 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 Phone (423) 790-7533 www.godsfamilyfellowship.net 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 Living Word Church 930 25th Street, NW Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 339-3028 or thelovingchurch.com Norvel Hayes Ministries 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 www.pointing2jesus.com Shema Israel Ministry 850 Elrod St SE Cleveland, TN 37311 423-994-8553 Tasso Christian Church 1135 Tasso Lane, Cleveland, Tn. 37312 (423) 479-2705 The Sanctuary 1203 Smith Dr. Cleveland, TN 37311 (423)478-2843 / shreveministries.org United Christian Church

2200 Peerless Rd NW, Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 479-4277 Unity Christian Ministries 2419 Georgetown RD NW 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 or Facebook 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 Ladd Springs Seventh-Day 5860 Bates Pike SE Cleveland, TN 37323 (423) 476-1889 Bowman Hills Adventist 300 Westview Dr NE Cleveland, TN 37312 East Cleveland Seventh-Day 801 Howard Circle SE Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 476-9299

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Assembly of God

Abundant Blessing 2613 Cardinal St Athens, TN 37303 423-435-5867

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 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 Mount Pleasant Baptist 414 Chester St. Athens, TN 37303 423-745-6510 Idelwild Baptist 118 county rd Athens, TN 37303 423-746-0002 Lakeview Baptist 182 County rd. 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

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New Zion Baptist 393 County Rd 616 Athens, TN 37303 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 423-745-5791

Church of God

Aoh Church Of God 501 Ohio St

Athens, TN 37303 423-745-1279 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

Community

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

Latter-day Saints

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormons) 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. 750 423-462-2130 Athens, TN 37303 Riceville 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 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 Great Deliverance Ministries 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 Sanctury 9 S. Kilgore St. Athens, TN 37303 423-745-8900

Pentecostal

Crosslife Ministries 817 S. White St Athens, TN 37313 423-368-7197

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

Seveth-Day Adventist

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

Church Activities & Events OCI

Summer Warrior Fest

Friday, July 14th through Sunday, July 16th

Dwelling Place Church

Judy Jacobs - Just Us Conference

For Young Women ages 18-30, July 27th - July 29th 523 Urbane Road - Register at www.judyjacobs.com

North Cleveland Church Of God Prayer For America

July 27th @ 10:30 am Contact for more info. @ 476-5513

Waterville Baptist Church

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Gò0dNews for Parents

What Do You Really Value?

If we value our children as we value a pearl of great price, we can purchase them by presenting God’s Word in an enthusiastic, loving, and devoted way.

by Alexander Rayner

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hen thinking about what to share concerning

in their lives. The same Holy Spirit that moves in the main

children, the Lord took me to Matthew 13:46.

sanctuary with adults is the same Holy Spirit that moves and

When I think about a pearl of great price I think

directs our young ones. Jesus suffered the little ones to come

about ministry to children. Sometimes many fail to recognize

unto Him for such was the kingdom of God.

the importance of the ministry that is shared to our children.

We need to be reminded that when we step before

Oftentimes ministry to children is considered important, but

the children to do ministry that God is present. Children’s

it is often secondary in priority of ministry within the church.

ministries is not anything that should be taken lightly.

Children's ministry is a vital part of the ministry of any church.

Ministering the Word of God to children requires breaking

We as believers are tasked to minister to the whole church as

down the Word of God to a level in which this generation

opposed to a certain section that may have a louder voice.

can consume the sincere milk of God’s Word. It is truly

One thing that that we can agree upon is that we are living

challenging. The challenge is not only presenting the

in the last days. Joel 2:28 says that He will pour out His spirit

unadulterated word, but also in a way these millennials can

on all flesh in those days. We are living in the time in which

digest it. It's not a position to hold until you get something

God is empowering our little ones to preach the gospel, lay

better or a more prestigious job within the church. It is truly an

hands on the sick, see them recover, and to fulfill the Great

honor to be considered worthy to serve in such a great position.

Commission. Paul admonished Timothy not to let anyone

If we value our children as we value a pearl of great price,

despise his youth. We should do the same for our children.

we know that we would do anything we could to purchase

Proverbs also tells about training up a child in the way that

them. We can purchase them through our dedication and

they should go. God has placed a calling on their lives. It’s

commitment to present God’s Word in an enthusiastic, loving,

never too early for them to discover their calling.

and devoted way. This approach, along with coming alongside

Having been in children’s ministry for about thirty years, I see it as an awesome responsibility and privilege to be a part

the parents, will assist in helping them grow in the admonition of the Lord.

in mentoring future apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors, and teachers. While it may be true that we are seeing more behavioral problems from the kids today, we should celebrate their enthusiasm and celebrate the value that God has placed

20 // July 2017

Alexander Rayner is a father of two. His current position is that of POP kids leader (K-5) at Dwelling Place Church International. He has been a part of Kids Crusades all over the US and several locations around the world.

Gò0dNews for Life

Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Selfishness?

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Why defining freedom according to the Word, not the world, is so important.

by Beth Henderson

uring this month of freedom celebrations, it’s

“toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in

important to pause for a moment and consider what

Christ Jesus” (Phil. 3:14 NKJV).

freedom means, and examine the ramifications of

viewing freedom from the wrong perspective.

According to Miriam Webster’s online dictionary, freedom

But, many find themselves in bondage to faulty ideologies and destructive lifestyles that have been deceptively called freedom. The issue of abortion is a prime example. According

is “the quality or state of being free; such as: the absence of

to a study by the Alan Guttmacher Institute, an admittedly

necessity, coercion, or constraint in choice or action; liberation

pro-abortion research group, the top reasons women in

from slavery or restraint or from the power of another:

this country gave for having abortions can be categorized

independence: the quality or state of being exempt or released

in the following three ways: They weren’t ready for the

usually from something onerous freedom from care.”

responsibility (32 percent of total answers), they had financial

Think about this for a minute:

concerns (30 percent of total answers), they didn’t want to

• The absence of necessity?

adjust their lives (16 percent of total answers.)

• The absence of constraint in choice or action?

The indication here is that our actions should and can be

• Liberation from the power of another?

“free” of consequences. And that is what they’ve been told.

• Released from something onerous (that is burdensome

Sadly, we know their answers were born of fear, not freedom,

or troublesome)?

Hmmm. From this perspective, freedom could become

and that consequences are not avoidable; they are a certainty!

The good news is that true freedom−freedom from the

synonymous with selfishness and laziness. But God tells us to

bondage of sin and condemnation, freedom to learn from our

shun such things.

mistakes and to experience God’s forgiveness, and freedom

In fact, freedom was never meant to release us from the

to take responsibility for our actions−can be found in Christ

necessities and responsibilities of life. Neither was it meant to

Jesus. Freedom as the world defines it, says that we are

negate authority or remove all burdens. I can assure you, the

incapable of bearing the responsibilities and burdens of life.

founding fathers who sacrificed riches, comfort, and safety for

But freedom as God defines it says, “All things are possible

freedom, would be shocked to see what’s become of the “free”

with God” (Mark 10:27 NIV).

country they fought so hard to establish (under God’s divine direction).

They wanted us to be free to take on responsibility, to

Galatians 5 says, “It is for freedom that Christ has set us free.

Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery” (v. 1), and then, “You, my brothers, were called

shoulder the cares of life with an independence that did not

to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the flesh;

require government assistance; one that allowed us to be free

rather, serve one another humbly in love.” (v. 13 NIV).

of the tyranny that says inherited wealth, rather than hard work, is what makes people successful.

So be free−free to do what’s right, free to take responsibility, free to help others do the same. Life depends on it!

True freedom, though, allows us to get back up when we fall, to dust ourselves off, and to walk forward, pressing

22 // July 2017

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Gò0dNews for Health & Fitness

Comparison Is the Thief of Joy Instead of looking at airbrushed models or the seemingly perfect people on TV, find strong role models who can inspire you in your own fitness journey.

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by Patty Lauren Turpin

e are deeply in the midst of summer, and

models put a bigger emphasis on being healthy, eating

whether your plans consist of traveling,

well, becoming stronger, and nurturing your internal

working, or spending time by the pool, more

workings just as much as your exterior.

than likely you will be a victim of comparison this season.

There are multiple statistics showing the harmful

We are sent messages every day in our lives− messages that we are not good enough, not thin enough,

effects of the media's bombardment of perfect bodies

not curvy enough, not tall enough, and so on. We

onto the rest of society. Women are not the only ones

are not called to live up to the world's standards of

subject to the harmful messages, glossy magazines,

beauty and health; we are called to be the best we can

social media, television, and movies shout at us on a

be, individually, through Christ. God's standards are

daily basis (men are

incomparable to those

shown to be just as

of this world.

affected, too).

As we enjoy these

As a personal

next several weeks

trainer, I understand the

of summer, I want

aesthetic aspect of being

to challenge you to

more fit; however, my

turn a blind eye to the

greatest desire is not for

messages of the world

my clients to just feel like

that tell you what you

they look good, but that

should look like. I want

they feel good and are

to challenge you to live

confident in who they

boldly in the skin you

are as individuals. A

are in and take every

healthy lifestyle is being

day as an opportunity

able to go about your daily life with strength, mobility,

to better yourself physically by making small changes in

flexibility, and an overall sense of confidence. These

your daily routine that you know are not healthy or are

fundamentals are nowhere to be seen when you're

setting you back in your goals.

staring at "perfect" summer bodies multiple times a day.

One of my favorite Bible verses is Psalm 139:14:

There is a freedom in tuning out the words of the world and the negativity we can easily find all around

"I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully

us and trading it in for thankfulness of able bodies,

made" (NRSVA). God made each of us individual

strong movements, and progress−not perfection. Make

vessels who possess talents and characteristics that no

this your best summer yet by being your own unique,

one else has just like us. All of us have bodies that are

perfect creation!

unique to us and my body will never look just like a swimsuit model or the athlete that may inspire me to be stronger or more fit. Likewise, I possess things they do not possess which are unique to me and my body. Role

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Walk in Your Anointing “Then said I, Ah, Lord God! Behold, I cannot speak for I am a child.”

—Jeremiah 1:6 KJV

F

by Selena Vina

or Jeremiah to tell the Lord he couldn’t do it

When God created everything (even us), He was

because he was only a child would make me

well-pleased with His work. He saw beauty in every bit

believe that at some point in time someone came

of it! But still, people constantly criticize His Creation.

along and told Jeremiah that he couldn’t do something

I say all that to say this, “Don’t let your focus be on

because of where he was in age which caused him to

those around you when it comes to what you know

believe it. But oh, was he wrong. That being said, let me

you’re passionate about and called to do, because nine

talk to you for a minute.

times out of ten, you will become discouraged when

Growing up, art was my absolute passion. I aspired

you could have avoided it.” So who said you couldn’t do

to be a famous artist. I was measuring how good I

it, Jeremiah? Don’t believe the false word. You have the

was at both by comparing my work to that of another

ability to do it! If God be for you, who can be against

person, which was always the wrong thing to do. In

you?

time, I eventually found myself giving up on it. Why?

• Dust yourself off, painter.

Because I thought I wasn’t good enough. See, we live in

• Dust yourself off, dancer.

a generation today where we compare everything, and

• Dust yourself off, sculptor, designer, stylist,

I mean everything−our hair, clothes, cars, houses, work, and so forth. It’s ridiculous, really. Have you ever heard the saying, “Beauty is in the eye of the beholder?” If you

musician.

Rise up once again and walk in what you have been anointed for. You can do it!

have, great! If not, now you have. And it’s truth; think about it!

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Selena Vina I live abundantly.

I love relentlessly.

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UNITY.

Bringing Heaven to Earth

T

“You are only as powerful as your community.”

—Alexis Burleson, Founder and Executive Director

he mission of Unity Dance Troupe (Studios) is

way, you will be welcomed into our dance family. Have

to expose the heart of God through dance. Over

kids under 14? Join us for the 2017-2018 school year and

the past seven years, I have been reminded

become part of THE VEIL: Story of Creation for KIDS!

time and time again about the passage in Psalms 133: “How GOOD and how pleasant it is when we dwell in UNITY… The Lord has commanded blessing there!

LIFE forevermore!” One thing that makes our company so different is that we accept people without dance experience. I believe it's part of who we are to bring people’s dreams back to life. Sometimes that means starting from scratch and teaching someone to dance when they are 50 years old! It is my greatest JOY to watch people come into the company. There is often fear in joining a dance troupe. Whether it is acceptance, body image, weight or skill level, we at Unity take you as you stand today- in GOD’s perfect image.

Unity School of Dance

Unity now offers over 50 classes a week ranging

Unity Productions

As a college freshman at Lee University, I (Alexis)

developed a strong passion for excellence in the world of Christian performing arts. My desire for Unity was to redefine how people within the church viewed “dance” and reveal the excellence and worship that could come from this art form. Starting with a group of just 10 dancers, Unity Dance Troupe developed a reputation for quality performances that portrayed Christian themes.

Over the next seven years, Unity produced four original productions, one of which, The Veil, has been seen by over 25,000 people and broadcast live to over 128 countries.

Last Fall, God gave me a vision to release renewed DREAMS into this generation through the Old

from ballet, modern, contemporary, jazz, tap & pointe

Testament story of Joseph. In three months we turned

to conditioning, flexibility, ballroom, acting and creative

that vision it into a Broadway-style production called

worship. All ages are welcome, and our team will

Dreamer: The Diary of Joseph.

work with you to find a class that fits your needs and

Unity International Tour

your schedule. August 6th through August 11th is our registration week where you can sign up for Fall classes or you can sign up to audition for the company. Either

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I believe God’s hand is all over our shows because

He has a story He wants told; He wants to reveal His

loving heart for His children. We are so thrilled He is using Unity as one method of illustrating His heart.

With this in mind, Unity has been invited to take this message of the Gospel internationally. This June we are embarking on our 1st international tour, taking a team of eight dancers to Colombia, South America. We are also taking a team of 23 dancers to Brussels, Belgium, to perform The Veil in July.

Our Story

Some of you

know our story. After I graduated from Lee University with a BS in Accounting, I began to seek a

that you are only as powerful as your community. No man is an island. We stand here today, at the end of our seventh season, in the home we have been praying and longing for for seven years. When you don’t give up on your dream and the DREAM is in God’s heart for youanything is possible.

permanent home for Unity. My desire was to make Unity a 501(c)3 non-profit organization and continue to do ministry in the surrounding areas with an ultimate dream of traveling the world bringing the Good News of the Kingdom through dance! But with any DREAM, you will have opposition. I am beyond grateful to my husband, Austin, for sacrificing his pursuit in professional counseling two years ago to come on board with Unity full time and help make this vision come to pass. He is currently our director of operations; I could not have done it without him.

Finding a home for Unity was one of the hardest tasks of my life. Over the last six years, many of you

How to Join Unity!

have watched Unity travel from location to location,

Come by our studio between August 6th - August

never really having a home. Many of you caught our

11th to register for classes or call us today at 423-790-

tears as we worked through disappointment and

5800. We can also give you more information about

stumbling blocks. Feeling like a nomad, so many took

joining our company. Our company is available to come

us in and gave us a temporary home: Lee University,

dance at your church, school or special event! Visit

North Cleveland Church of God, Momentum Academy

www.unitydancetroupe.com for more details. It has

of Dance, Cleveland City Ballet, David & Heather

been such a joy serving this community! Thank you for

Pendergrass with CME, Tropical Developments, etc…

supporting UNITY DANCE TROUPE: Bringing Heaven

each and every person getting us a step closer to the

to Earth!

DREAM in God’s heart for us.

Finally, 3 months ago, Unity found a space we can call HOME. With the guidance of Dave & Kay Carringer, Matthew & Tracie McCartney and Jim Suiter, Unity now has a home right on the corner of Keith Street and 20th Street! It’s during this time I learned

Welcome to our dance family.

Website: www.unitydancetroupe.com Email: unitydancetroupe.theveil@gmail.com Phone: 423-790-5800 Facebook: facebook.com/unitydancetroupe Instagram: unitydancetroupe

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Gò0dNews for Everyone

Trust

“Trust in and rely confidently on the Lord with all your heart and do not rely on your own insight or understanding. In all your ways know and acknowledge and recognize Him, And He will make your paths straight and smooth [removing obstacles that block your way].”

—Proverbs 3:5-6 AMP

W

by Wendy Pierce

e all go through seasons and situations in

with them so we will not have a foundation or trust that

our lives where we have issues with trust.

individual. It is by getting to know those individuals

A friend, boyfriend, or spouse may have

and spending time with them is where we learn to trust

betrayed us. God may have given us a dream which seems

someone. This is the same way with the Lord. It is through

impossible to fulfill. This verse from Proverbs is a favorite

our private times with Him that we learn to trust Him, rely

and very well-known verse for many individuals. In the

on Him, get direction from Him, so we know what His will

Amplified Bible, this verse tells us we must trust God and

is for our lives. It is vital to spend time with Him on a daily

confidently rely on Him to see us through every situation

basis to commune with Him so we hear His voice and take

in our lives. He is the one to guide us and reveal to us what

the path He has for us.

His plan is for our life when we have no idea what to do.

It is when we lean on our own understanding and not

There are times in our lives He takes us on journeys we would never have imagined, but He is always faithful.

the Lord when we encounter problems in our lives. We

We may not always understand the things that happen to

make hasty decisions, which allow us to take an alternate

us in life, but rest assured and know that He will remove

path than God originally intends for us. Although we take

the obstacles in our lives that keep us from the purpose

these alternate paths, God is still with us and will guide us

and destiny He has for us. When we rely and have

to our destination if we trust in Him. When we listen, trust,

confidence in the Lord, we will not fear; instead, we will

and rely on the Lord, we can be confident that He will see

trust the Lord.

us through every situation.

Trust in Hebrew is batach, which means to confide in, to be secure in, and to not fear (Dake Study Bible). When we first meet someone, there is not an established relationship

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Wendy Pierce is a native of Chattanooga.

She has a Bachelor’s degree from Covenant College and an MBA from Lee University. Currently she is a graduate teaching assistant studying Economics.

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Gò0dNews for Couples Staying Married: A Politically Incorrect Guide “If we commit ourselves to one person for life, this is not, as many people think, a rejection of freedom; rather, it demands the courage to move into all the risks of freedom, and the risk of love which is permanent; into that love which is not possession but participation.”

—Madeleine L’Engle

by Rick Creasy

M

y marriage is no different from most in terms of

off the road and into the ditch at some point along the winding

experiencing ups, downs, struggles, the good times,

highway ahead.

and the not-so-good times. One characteristic of

Successful relationships require intentional work, periodic

marriage that has served as the glue to hold Kathy and me

adjustments, tune-ups, and regular maintenance checks. I’ve

together, serving as an anchor through good times as well as the

never experienced a fulfilling personal relationship with a

rocky ones, is our commitment to each other. Reflecting on our

friend or family member that did not require some level of

thirty-eight years together, I believe one of the most important

emotional nurturing and intentional care on my part. Why

factors was the agreement that regardless of what challenges

would we suppose for a moment that it would not require

Kathy and I were facing—the good, the bad, and the ugly—we

investment in the emotional and spiritual well-being of the most

knew we would work it out together.

significant person in our life?

Making a commitment to each other helps keep

Now more than ever before intentional efforts are required

marriages together. This agreement between Kathy and

to strengthen our commitment to God’s vision for marriage and

me wasn’t just a piece of linen paper with silver calligraphy

establish the intimate love for our spouses which should reflect

that was framed and hung on the wall. It was more than a

Christ’s faithful and deep love for His Church.

set of sweet words spoken during the marriage ceremony, documented at the court house, and blessed with a certificate of completion. In fact, more times than not, it has been a tacit mutual understanding that we kept, and still keep, in our hearts and minds today.

Part of our commitment has involved

Here are some tips to start you on your way to deeper commitment and intimacy.

• Carve out alone time with your spouse, and share experiences together.

• Become acquainted once again through planned (or spontaneous) dates.

telling each other the truth in love about

• Show focused interest in her.

ourselves, about each other, our behavior, our

• Engage in active listening with him.

relationships, even though it might be difficult

• Enjoy pleasurable and loving touch.

to hear at times. I rely on and trust Kathy to keep me balanced by speaking truth to

• Engage in a physical activity both spouses enjoy.

• Give and receive compliments.

me. She relies on me to insert the same

• Demonstrate empathy and understanding.

kind of steadiness into her life. After

• Show appreciation with words, actions, or

all, if not my spouse, who else is there

gifts (gifts do not mean materialism).

to speak truth into my life?

• Demonstrate thoughtfulness and kindness in

Successful marriages are

word or deed.

built on intimacy. Like most

• Stay present, remain present-minded, and

other relationships, marriages

avoid living in the past or future.

also require an intentional effort to establish and sustain healthy emotional and spiritual intimacy.

Marriage relationships switched

To implement these actions will require intentional effort. But just think of the benefits if it helps restore or strengthen intimacy and commitment to your spouse!

to neutral for long periods of time usually end up veering

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Rick Creasy has a master’s degree in counseling psychology and has worked as a family therapist and counseling pastor. His helpful book, STAYING MARRIED, has been endorsed by Billy Wilson, president of ORU. He and Kathryn have been married for 38 years and have two sons, Lee and Clint. www.rickcreasy.com

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Gò0dNews for Seniors Gò0dNews for Seniors

Seventy Years Strong Intergenerational Intersection Strength in Being Alone bywith Esmerelda LeeI have Staying and involved their church, theirlearned work in through the community, Being alone is a choice, I want to share what seniors. and their family has kept this couple’s love strong!

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Gò0dNews for Everyone

Finding God’s Treasure “Fear of the Lord is a life-giving fountain; it offers escape from the snares of death.”

—Proverbs 14:27 NLT

by Amy Mercer

I

magine visiting a private island, and very near the

When my husband instructs our teenage sons, his

beach, you discover a sunken treasure chest beneath

words are often firm when it comes to what they should

shallow waters. Suppose you are granted full access

or should not do. This, of course, is not to prevent their

to its contents. You just have to put forth a little effort

enjoyment in life but rather to keep them safe. He jokingly

to retrieve the chest and bring it to shore. You certainly

says, “Listen to me and you won’t get killed,” especially

wouldn’t pack your bags and head home without at least

when the three of them are working on a construction

finding out what was inside. Once you discovered valuable

project or chopping down trees. He wants to keep his sons

objects contained in the treasure chest, you would do all in

safe, alive, and healthy.

your power to take them with you, wouldn’t you?

There is another kind of treasure more valuable than

Our heavenly Father is no different. Every command to abide in the fear of the Lord is marked with a promise,

earthly riches. Packed within its contents is that which will

usually one for our benefit. For instance, Proverbs 14:27

provide many of our needs and desires. It will keep us safe.

says, “The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life, to turn one

It will keep us at peace. Do you want to know more about

away from the snares of death” (NKJV). This is powerful,

this treasure?

considering we live in a sometimes dark and perilous

This powerful treasure rests within the words of

world, with danger and temptation around every corner.

the Old Testament prophet Isaiah. Look at this verse

Our loving Father’s desire to keep us on the path of life is a

from Isaiah 33:5-6: “In that day he will be your sure

truth we must embrace daily.

foundation, providing a rich store of salvation, wisdom,

As parents, we want to see our kids successful in

and knowledge. The fear of the Lord will be your

life. God wants the same for you! His wisdom is the

treasure” (NLT).

very ingredient needed for success. And His wisdom is

Loving God and obeying God are inseparable. In simple terms, the fear of the Lord is a reverence for God that is seated so deeply as to cause His children to obey Him at all costs. Unfortunately,

only available to the degree that we walk in the fear of God: “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding” (Pro. 9:10 NKJV).

Let’s make an effort

some misinterpret the

to embrace this most

fear of the Lord and

valuable of treasures.

instead form a mental picture of a stern Father who wants to keep His children from having fun. Nothing could be farther from the truth.

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See Spot; See Spot Change; See a Surgeon.

One of the best things you can do to prevent skin cancer is examine your skin regularly.

I recommend doing self-checks of all your freckles and moles on a monthly basis. If you see any spots or moles that look out of the ordinary, be sure to make an appointment to see your surgeon right away.

A

by Dr. James White

ccording to SkinCancer.org, one in five Americans will develop skin cancer in the course of the person’s lifetime. Each year there are more new cases of skin

or if the borders are unclear, then it’s a sign that it may be an early melanoma.

• Color: In a normal mole, the color will be distributed

cancer than breast, prostate, lung, and colon cancer combined?

evenly. Any mole should be a consistent color

Over the past three decades, more people have had skin cancer

throughout−pink, tan, brown. If you have a mole that

than all other cancers combined.

is light throughout but much darker in one area (fried

These are some pretty staggering statistics. The good

egg appearance), then it may be cancerous. Anything

news, however, is that skin cancer is one of the most treatable

darker than brown (such a black or dark blue) should

types of cancer because it’s also the most easily recognizable.

be looked at, even if it doesn’t fit any of the other

Cancer.gov states that “a common mole is a growth on the skin that develops when pigment cells (melanocytes) grow in clusters. Most adults have between 10 and 40 common

criteria. Anything dark black, even if it’s only the size of a pinpoint, should be reviewed and documented.

• Diameter: Most moles will be under 5 mm in size, or

moles. These growths are usually found above the waist on

about a quarter of an inch. If you have a mole that

areas exposed to the sun.” A melanoma, on the other hand,

looks very large (over 6 mm), then you should have it

is a cancerous tumor that looks like a mole and is the leading

checked out. Even if everything else looks normal about

cause of skin cancer deaths. According to SkinCancer.org,

the mole, size can be a good indicator of whether it

melanoma accounts for less than 1 percent of skin cancer cases,

could be an early melanoma.

but the vast majority of skin cancer deaths. The reason for

• Evolving: If you start seeing changes in your moles in

this is because they can spread quickly throughout the body.

terms of the shape, size, or color, this is a good sign that

Though very few moles actually become cancerous, some

it could be cancerous. Everything includes: looks funny,

moles can turn into melanoma over time.

bleeding, itching, and growth changes.

Everyone should learn the ABCDE’s of melanoma−

The incidence of Melanoma is on the rise, so join us in

characteristics used by dermatologists and surgeons to classify

spreading awareness and make sure you’re doing self-checks

melanomas. Here’s a breakdown of what you should be

on a regular basis. Most importantly, be sure to wear an SPF

looking for and how to detect abnormal moles:

30 or higher sunscreen on a daily bases. This is the best way to

• Asymmetry: A normal mole will be a round or oval

prevent melanoma and all other skin cancers.

shape and will look the same pretty much all the way around. It will be symmetrical, or regular/balanced. If your mole is asymmetrical, meaning that it’s lopsided or uneven, it is time to see your doctor.

• Borders: A normal mole will have smooth borders and a clear edge. If your mole has a blurred edge, halo effect,

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An Appointment with God in My Treasure Chest Although we will never know why some things happen in our lives, God gives us His Word that says, “All things work together for good to them who love God, to them who are the called according to His purpose.”

—Romans 8:28 KJV

A

by Carol Britt

few weeks ago I was asked to speak for the first time at our

of my journals, so many emotions began to flood over me, and I began

ladies Bible study. Upon being asked to do this, my first

to weep. As I poured over the memories, I relived many experiences

reaction was fear. I have never been someone who wants to be

and things that happened−things that only Jesus could have brought

in the forefront of things; I am perfectly content to just be listening to

us through! I went on an emotional Roller Coaster ride for about

someone else. However, occasionally the Lord will bring me out of my

three hours as I laughed and cried, sometimes at the same time. I read

comfort zone (sometimes kicking and screaming along the way) to do

letters I had written to the Lord as I told Him all the things we had

something to help me overcome those fears.

experienced from day to day and how we needed His help to see us

I know that 2 Timothy 1:7 says, "God has not given us the spirit

through daily. Many times my letters to the Lord were just thanking

of fear but of power and love and a sound mind" (NKJV). As the Lord

Him and praising Him for His wonderful mercy and grace! And so

brought this scripture to memory, I decided to obey and overcome

many times I just kept telling Him how much I love and appreciate all

this temptation to fear. When I began to ask the Lord for direction on

of His goodness in my life and so many answered prayers!

what to give these ladies, I felt Him drawing me to what I call my little

By the time I went through my Treasure Chest and gave my

Treasure Chest, a small little decorative suitcase that I have filled with

testimony to our ladies, I felt like I had been the one who had been

journals, cards, letters, poems, and writings of all kinds over the years.

ministered to by the Lord. I was able to see that no matter how hard

These journals containing life events detailing things that happened

your struggles may be on this side of heaven that God will never leave

while I was enjoying teaching Sunday school and children's church! I

you or forsake you! You will never be left to face your struggles alone.

had written about family events and gatherings that I didn't want to

He will always give you the strength you need to face every battle in

forget. Some of these writings were happy and some were very sad.

your life!

It had been quite a while since I had been in this Treasure Chest

I was able to share with the ladies that when we decide to put

of memories! I ran across beautiful cards and letters that had so many

Jesus as number one in our lives that He will cause your alcoholic

sweet memories that were shared between my husband and me, before

mate to stop drinking and begin to invite his friends to go to church.

and after my husband chose to escape the prison of his worn-out

The Holy Spirit will draw your unsaved husband to give his heart to

deteriorated body on May 5, 2008. I had continued to put his cards

Jesus if you will put Jesus first place in your life! God has done all these

in this precious Treasure Chest of memories as part of my healing

things in my life and so much more. I know in my heart that God is a

and grief process after he had gone to be with Jesus. Many of these

good God and He loves all of the same people that you love; He just

cards and letters were filled with the struggles and pain that his body

loves them a whole lot more!

endured from Muscular Dystrophy, a disease he had suffered all of his

Carol Phillips Britt has lived in Cleveland most all of her life. She graduated from Bradley High School in 1973 married her husband Glenn in 1974.

She studied cosmetology at University of Beauty in Cleveland and went on to work at a wonderful Christian hair salon in Chattanooga, TN. She has been blessed to be able to use the gifts and talents that God has given her to make others feel great and look beautiful!!! She considers herself one very blessed lady!!!

adult life.

I also began to find letters I had written to Jesus along this journey. As I opened each card and read from the letters and writings

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Strawberry Cobbler

by Tiffany Pendergrass

I

recently checked the status of my June Ever bearing

didn’t sow an offering because the last time they did, they

strawberries. I decided this was the year I was going to

never got a return.

grow them in hanging baskets. As anyone who has tried

What Paul really means is that sowing and reaping is

this before will tell you, if you want enough strawberries to

not a mere single action but a Kingdom lifestyle that allows

bake with, you need to sow more than one seed or plant. You

us as Christians to expand heaven on earth by sowing the

must sow and sow and sow (and sow a few more in case the

love of Jesus. It could be sowing finances into missions; it

wildlife decides to share in your love of strawberries).

could be sowing time into someone who needs you; or it

As a Christian, my love of gardening has helped my understanding of the kingdom of God just as the Centurion

could be an encouraging smile.

So just as I sowed many strawberry plants to make

soldier’s knowledge of authority helped him receive

this Strawberry Cobbler, we must make a decision of

healing for his child. There are just too many gardening

the actions we are going to continually sow so we will

references in the Bible that reference the Christian walk for

continually reap.

us not to take notice. Personally I believe gardening is a

Strawberry Cobbler (Adapted from Cooks.com)

great way to illuminate Christian principles. Recently my knowledge of Galatians 6:7 was expanded in this very way.

“Do not be deceived, God cannot be mocked for what you sow you will reap.”

From many translations you could be led to believe that a single action of sowing will reap a similar specific reaction, which many times they do. But if you take the true Greek meaning of this (Sparkling Gems of the Greek is a great reference book to help you get down into the New Testament) what this scripture should really be translated is: “Do not be led astray God is not to be sneered at for anything you sow and sow and sow you will reap continually.”

If you want to plant a garden, you won’t plant just one flower. You will sow and sow and sow many plants to create a garden.

How many people have stopped sowing good deeds because one time someone didn’t appreciate it or

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1 qt. fresh strawberries 1/4 lb. butter 1 c. milk 1 c. self-rising flour 1 c. sugar

1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon Whipped cream (optional)

Instructions

Heat oven to 400 degrees. Hull the strawberries.

Melt butter in an 8 x 12-inch baking dish in preheated oven about 4 minutes. Remove dish from oven. Add milk, flour, sugar and cinnamon to the baking dish and stir until just mixed. Arrange strawberries, tips pointed up, on top of the batter.

Bake cobbler in oven until golden brown (about 25 minutes). Serve warm or at room temperature. Makes eight servings.

Tiffany Pendergrass is a lifestyle photographer, writer and SAHM to three girls. She actively pursues the goodness of God and the beauty of domestic life: baking, cooking, gardening and crafting. You can find her on her blog. http://www.nesting-project.com

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THE HEAT IS ON!

T

How to stay safe during the hot summer months

by Kevin Dansby, PA-C

he summer season is in full swing, and that means camps,

lost excessive water and salt and has become overwhelmed by the heat.

outdoor workouts and athletic practices, trips to parks or local

Signs and symptoms include:

waterways, and dozens of other fun outdoor-activities for

● Confusion, altered mental status or slurred speech

you and your family. It also means you need to watch out for one of

● Loss of consciousness

Mother Nature’s most dangerous elements: HEAT.

● Hot, dry skin or profuse sweating

“Summer is such a fun time of year, but it is also dangerous because people can quickly become overheated,” said Kevin Dansby, PA-C with Athens Family Practice. “We really encourage our patients

● Seizures ● Very high body temperatures.

Heat stroke can be fatal if treatment is delayed. If you or someone

to know the signs and symptoms of heat-related illness. If people know

you encounter is experiencing a heat-induced illness, you should do

what to watch for, they can catch potential problems earlier and start

the following:

cooling the body down before any serious complications occur.”

As noted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), muscle cramping− or heat cramps−is often the first sign of

● Call 911 immediately. ● Stay with the person until emergency medical services arrive. ● Move the person to a shaded, cool area and remove any heavy

heat-related illness and may lead to a more serious condition, such

or excess clothing.

as heat exhaustion or heat stroke. Below are other important signs

● Cool the person down quickly with cold water or an ice bath, or

and symptoms−actions to take if you or someone you encounter is

by placing cold wet cloths or ice on the head, neck, armpits

experiencing a heat-related illness, and tips to help you beat the heat.

or groin.

Heat Exhaustion Heat exhaustion occurs when the body loses an excessive amount of water and salt and is unable to cool itself. If left untreated, heat exhaustion could lead to heat stroke, which is why it is important to know the signs and symptoms: ● Headache ● Nausea ● Dizziness ● Weakness ● Irritability ● Thirst ● Heavy sweating ● Elevated body temperatures ● Decreased urine output.

Heat Stroke Heat stroke is the most severe heat-related illness, requiring immediate medical attention. Heat stroke occurs when the body has

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● Circulate the air around the person to speed cooling.

Dansby says people can be smart during outdoor activities by drinking plenty of water, seeking shade, and taking regular breaks during rigorous exercise. Furthermore, outdoor activities can be limited to mornings and afternoons when the sun isn’t out in full force.

He also says knowing the aforementioned signs and symptoms is critical.

“The best way to prevent heat-related illness is to know when to stop,” said Dansby. “Often people start to feel mild symptoms but think they can just ‘push through’ the pain. It’s important for people to listen to their bodies and always pay attention to those around them, especially coaches, athletic trainers, and others who lead group activities.”

To learn more about heat-related illness, visit http://www.cdc.gov/ extremeheat.

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“Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her.”

—Ephesians 5:25 NIV

by Carla Myers

W

hen I was asked to write this article, I have

husband looked at me sincerely and said, "I am for

to admit I was a little apprehensive. I was

you." Those words literally began to melt my heart.

concerned about what I was going to say,

We had a much-needed breakthrough, and our lives

how I was going to say it, and exactly how transparent

have been forever changed. My husband began to

I needed to be. So I went to God, got quiet and asked

consistently model Ephesians 5:25, "Husbands, love

what He would have me say. His answer was beautiful.

your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave

He said take it back to the foundation−love. I couldn't

himself up for her" (NIV). In everything we did, even if

imagine His answer would be that simple, but it was.

we were having an argument, my husband wanted me

So here is what I want to say to you who are reading

to know and remember that he was for me and all his

this—“Get back to love and stay there.”

intentions toward me were good. It was with that loving

My husband and I have been married almost

reassurance that the years of insecurity, doubt, and the

nineteen years, and more than half of those were filled

walls built in because of them began to come down.

with very trying times. We both loved the Lord, but our

God, who is love and the foundation of our marriage,

affections toward each other were oftentimes marred

has brought us to a place now where I can say that we

by insecurities, doubt, and mistrust due to baggage we

both lay down our lives for each other every day and

brought with us into our marriage. In the beginning, my

our marriage is strong because of this. Stay and operate

husband was my best friend, but then life, and how we

in love.

handled all the changes that came along with it, began to place a strain on our relationship. We both had places of brokenness that we had to trust the Lord to heal.

After many years of seeking the Lord for our marriage, there was a pivotal moment where my

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When All Odds Are Against You, Keep the Faith.

Remain obedient to God and He will work miracles out of every situation in your life if you will just keep the faith!

by Felecia Ratledge

I

have three key instructions to share with you in

life . . . or should I say, “Destroy the yokes?”

this season of your life. I'm reminded of the Bible

Everybody can't go with you in this season but if

story in Judges 6 about a man named Gideon.

God be for you, then who can be against you? God

Open your heart to receive this word and allow it to stir your faith.

is the majority and He's all you need.

Gideon was afraid to tear down the idols

1. Drop the weight.

during the day so he went at night−but he did it!

2. Keep the faith.

You may be afraid to do what God is telling you

3. Walk in obedience.

or even afraid to speak it. Do it my friend and do

Although the odds

it afraid if you have

were against Gideon,

to. The Enemy may

he still obeyed God.

be coming at you

You may be feeling

one way, but he's

like things and people

going to have to

are against you, and

flee seven different

it's probably true.

ways. Gideon's

You may be facing

enemies fled from

tribulation, struggles,

him just like your

and trials but I'm

enemies are going to

writing to tell you that

flee from you.

God is with you just

Even as you're

as he was with Gideon

reading, I believe

so, “Do not fear.”

a boldness and

You may be

courage is rising up

asking God for a sign just as Gideon did, and God

in you! Remain obedient to God and He will work

gave him the signs just as he's given you signs time

miracles out of every situation in your life if you

after time, but what else does God have to do for

will just keep the faith. Don't grow weary in well-

you to know that it's Him? He's made ways when

doing for in due season, you will reap if you faint

there wasn't a way and opened doors that you

not. Persevere my friend because it is due season.

know it was nobody but God! Did it not stir your faith up enough to know that if He's done it before that He'll continue to do it?

Everyone you're running with isn't for you.

This is why Gideon had to get rid of a lot of his men before the battle, so drop the weight in your

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Listening Is a Learned Trait

by Kelly McDonald Jr.

My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry because human anger does not produce the righteousness that God desires.

—James 1:19-20 NIV

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presented by other people. Even more so, here is a difference between hearing and we should be quick to listen to the voice and listening. Hearing is just allowing words discernment of God so that we can properly to go through your ears. Listening is an respond. A wise man once said, “If you are active process where you are considering the good newsand of the kingdom God is always that wetalking, have the opportunity to repeat join what then you will only wordsThe being spoken taking them toofheart. a Kingdom that endures forever.

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That message is processed, and an looking hen our Savior, Jesus Christ, came to earth, to the kingdoms of this world to we provide for our One time in particular when want by Kelly McDonald, Jr. appropriate response is issued.

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6:33, “But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, something to contribute conversation. momentum at a specific point in in hisalife.

In 2 Samuel 5, committed withtoBathsheba. hasty in adultery your heart utter anything before Before we can really understand good we to and all these things will be given to you as well” (NIV).

Ecclesiastes 3:7 tells us thatthis there is news, “A time God. Godways, is inDavid heaven you onItearth, David became king over all twelve tribes of Israel. He In some wasand never the are same. took be silent and a time to speak” (NIV). must understand the historical background behind Jesus’ Human natural food, so letneeds yoursupersede words bemere few” (Eccl.sustenance: 5:1-2 NIV). also captured Jerusalem and defeated the Philistines. In David years to get things back on track. Instead of going Sometimes we are so busy talking that we miss In Roman the process listening, we must words. The Empireofruled the Promised Landguard (and shelter, water, and clothing. Our needs have a spiritual 2 Samuel 6, David brought the Ark of thementions Covenantthis into forward, decided take a break a time when God’s he voice.

We to can miss Hisatwritten Wordhe ourselves against anger.

James most of the Mediterranean world) in Jesus’ lifetime. The component that no human government could ever as well. in theIn verses above.

Often we the promise Jerusalem.

2 Samuel 7, David received needed to press in. There is a time where we need to ministry of Christ began around 27 or 28 AD. Just before provide. In the midst of a time period where the kingdom hear about things in the In Job 34:3-4, Elihuwhen said,it “For ear that his throne would endure forever. In chapters 8-10, rest. However, we must discern is timethe to press Jesus’world ministry the Romans entered into a time of of Rome was being exalted, Jesus boldly lifted the orbegan, in church, and we tests words theone tongue David other anger kings and organized the kingdom. in. Just recall Jesus fromas part of thistastes series. food.

David’s getdefeated angry. prosperity underThis the Emperorbrings Augustus, who ruled from kingdom ofLet Godus above it. Several Roman Emperors were discern for ourselves what The momentum was going in the right direction. He downfall started when the momentum stopped. is us to the brink of actions 27 BC to 14 AD. There was plenty of food in the empire. jealous of God’s people, andlearn there were as many as twelve right; let us together what is thatlike areancontrary to God’s seemed unstoppable force for God. One character in (NIV). the BibleLet’s who stayed consistent good” listen, taste the Theypurpose had peacein from of their enemies. This led many persecutions against Christians between 64 and 324 AD. theall world.

Then we arrive at 2 Samuel 11. “In the spring, at throughout his Christian life was is this? Paul words given, andPaul. giveWhy a proper Intoour premature people call Augustus “Savior.” People began to proclaim The kingdom of God will not rise and then fall as do responseinfrom God. listen to the time when kings go off to war, David sent Joab was always involved the work of Let’s God; he always anger, we can say or the “good news” of the Roman Empire. Jesus preached the those of mankind.

It always thelisten preeminence; others, so wehas can to Godit cannot and do things that weand later out with the king’s men the whole Israelite army. pursued God. In Colossians 1:29, Paul said, “To this be used of God. goodregret. news of We the kingdom of The gospel was not just be overthrown. The promises of its ruler, God almighty, should beGod.and They destroyed the Ammonites besieged Rabbah. end I labor, struggling with all his energy, which so a message spiritual it also carried political are sure; He is faithful. We can have complete confidence quickwith to listen tomeaning; the But David in Jerusalem.

One evening David powerfully works in me.” entireremained matter that ramifications.

It stirred up is the Romans because this good in Him. One day this Kingdom will rule planet earth

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got up from his bed and walked around on the roof news was about a different Kingdom. of the palace. From the roof he saw a woman bathing Today, the world thinks that it can solve all of its . . .” (2 Sam. 11:1-2a NIV). First, David sent out the problems by human intervention. We think that by human troops while he remained in Jerusalem. He stopped the government and effort, we can make the world a better momentum. It seems that he had decided to take an place. We are trusting in man. When the gospel of the extended break in the middle of an important battle. kingdom of God was being proclaimed, it was a challenge The Bible specifically says, “One evening,” David went to Roman dominance in the lives of people. Instead of

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When we are saved, the power and energy of Christ completely (see Rev. 20:4-6). When you join this Kingdom, abides within us through His Spirit. It pushes us to go you no longer have to worry or be fearful of the world forward even when we do not feel like it. The focus of events going on around you. You have “Good News” to this verse is to let the Spirit of God drive us forward by share every day. yielding to it. Let’s keep the momentum going!

Kelly is an an ordained ordained Kelly McDonald, McDonald, Jr. is evangelist Hungry Hearts Hearts evangelist with Hungry Ministries. written15 15books books Ministries. He has written andbooklets booklets on Christian and ChristianLiving.

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