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his year more than 10 million florists will send flowers to honor mothers and 150 million cards will be delivered to mothers in more than 46 countries around the world. Mother’s Day is something to which everyone can relate. Whether biological, adoptive, stepmother, or godmother, the influence of a mother reaches across regions, religions, castes, cultures, genders, and every financial status with a guiding force that molds and shapes the lives and personalities of her children. There could not be a more universal celebration.

But long before Mother’s Day was designated on the calendar of any country, God signed a resolution that commanded us to honor our mothers. He wrote it with his finger on tablets of stone. We know it as the fifth of the Ten Commandments: “Honor your father and your mother, so that you may live long in the land the Lord your God is giving you” (Ex. 20:12 NIV).

The following is taken from an anonymous poem that describes the things mothers teach their children just by being an excellent example: When you thought I wasn’t looking . . .

I saw you hang my first painting on the refrigerator, and I wanted to paint another one.

I saw you feed a stray cat, and I thought it was good to be kind to animals.

I heard you say a prayer, and I believed there is a God I could always talk to.

I saw tears in your eyes, and I learned that sometimes things hurt, but it’s all right to cry.

When you thought I wasn’t looking, I looked . . . and wanted to say thanks for all the things I saw when you thought I wasn’t looking.

A few years ago when I wrote the book, Gifts of Grace in Women of Faith, I made this dedication: “To the memory of my mother, Leona Gore, who was capable of sharing a bathroom with five daughters and still make it to church on time; who transformed small, mundane parsonages into homes we could call our own; whose creative sewing made homemade dresses look like designer fashions; who always put others’ needs before her own, thereby teaching me by example how to share God’s gift of grace with others.”

It is a privilege to honor mothers not only on Mother’s Day, but every day of the year.

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GoodNews from the Pastor’s Desk

6 The Power of Serving

by Samuel Burger

GoodNews for Kids

8 A Special Gift for Mom

by Danielle Jennings GoodNews on Money Matters

10 “Avoid the New Normal”

by Andrew Lee

GoodNews for Men

12

Ananias

by Charles G. Laws

GoodNews for Women

14 Ringtone Misery Turns to Morning Glory

by Sheila Bird GoodNews for Parents

20 How to Change Your Child’s Future—Joyfully

by Mike Shreve GoodNews for Life

22 My Mother, My Dreamer, My Protector

by Delaney Walker

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GoodNews for Health & Fitness

52

GoodNews for Everyone

24 Make an Appointment with 40 Constant Yet Changing Your Health

by Patty Turpin GoodNews for Teens

26 Student Ministry: Where Do I Start?

by Jared Waldrop GoodNews Cover Story

28 Athens Lawn & Garden

by Emily Bangura GoodNews for Everyone

30 The Joy of a Small Note

by Glenda Prichard GoodNews for Couples

32 Lemons to Lemonade

by Carl Corser GoodNews for Seniors

34 Extraordinary Caregivers

by Esmerelda Lee

GoodNews for Everyone

36 Spending Time with God

by Yada Draper GoodNews for Women’s Health

38 Office-Based Surgery

by Dr. James White

by Mead Vest GoodNews for your Taste Buds

42 Key Lime Pie

by Angie Parris GoodNews from the Physician’s Desk

44 Take Care of the Skin You’re In

by Hailey Armstrong Gaskin GoodNews for Everyone

46 Between Resurrection and Reunion

by Greg Rush

GoodNews from the Outdoors

50 Confessions of a Turkey Hunter - Part 2

By Rusty Asble GoodNews for Everyone

52 Spiritual Momentum (Part 1)

by Kelly McDonald Jr. GoodNews for Everyone

54 “Gotta Get to Jesus”

by Dr. William Lamb

Gò0dNews from the Pastor’s Desk

The Power of Serving

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The signs of greatness and leadership define a life that has a servant’s heart.

by Samuel Burger

once read about a person who falsely claimed he

able” (NKJV). Did you notice the reason behind this

was a soldier in the Army while wearing a deceased

request was a desire for personal advancement? We

soldier's uniform. However, a true soldier called him

must serve without expectations.

2. You serve submissively. Matthew 20:23 reads, “So

out on the inconsistencies of his uniform. The soldier yelled, "Stolen Valor," a reference to the Stolen Valor Act,

He said to them, “You will indeed drink My cup, and

a law passed making anyone caught reaping tangible

be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with;

benefits from impersonating a service member subject to

but to sit on My right hand and on My left is not Mine

federal criminal charges.

to give, but it is for those for whom it is prepared by My Father” (NKJV). Jesus totally committed to the Father’s will. He was ready to serve all the way to the cross.

The problem with this person is that he wanted status over service. It was only a matter of time before he got caught. He wanted the servant’s position but not the servant’s attitude.

There are people who want recognition and reward instead of humility and submission. Are you serving 3. You serve sacrificially.

to get a position, or are you serving because of God's rightful position in your life? Jesus stated His mission in

Jesus gave His life and we are to pick up

Matthew 20:28: “Just as the Son of Man did not come to

our cross and follow Him. This is the definition

be served, but to serve, and to give His life a ransom for

of greatness and leadership.

many” (NIV).

We are to be marked by servanthood. Here are three signs you have a servant’s heart: 1. You serve selflessly. Matthew 20:20-22 reads, “Then

Leonard Bernstein, the celebrated orchestra conductor was once asked, "What is the hardest instrument to play?" Without a moment's hesitation he replied, "Second fiddle. I can always get plenty of first

the mother of Zebedee’s sons came to Him with her

violinists. But to find one who plays second violin with

sons, kneeling down and asking something from Him.

as much enthusiasm, or second French horn, or second

And He said to her, “What do you wish?” She said to

flute—now that's a problem! And yet, if no one plays

Him, “Grant that these two sons of mine may sit, one

second, we have no harmony."1 Perhaps we could find harmony by serving one

on Your right hand and the other on the left, in Your kingdom.” But Jesus answered and said, “You do not know what you ask. Are you able to drink the cup that I am about to drink, and be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with?” They said to Him, “We are

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another? Don’t you think?

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Ben Patterson, “A Faith Like Mary’s,” Preaching Today, Tape No. 87.

Samuel Burger is the pastor of Chestuee Worship Center, 1414 Athens Road, Calhoun, TN 37309. Feel free to contact him at samuelbrgr@yahoo.com for prayer requests or praise reports.

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A Special Gift for Mom

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othing says Mother’s Day like a sentimental, handmade gift. From handprints in clay to handcrafted cards,

Mother’s Day is not complete without those gifts that are made with love. It is also not complete without flowers. Any type of flower, as long as it is given with love, is never a bad flower! So why not create flowers out of handprints? What a special way to deliver those flowers to Mom!

What you’ll need: • White sheet of paper

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• Your fingers should be right about where the thumbs are • Press hand firmly down on the paper

• Paint a green stem from that palm downward to the edge of the page.

• Using your 4th color, paint a ribbon around the stems where they come together.

• Let dry and present to Mom on Mother’s Day!

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Americans who are obese or overweight have

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decided to stop dieting or trying to get in

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who are living this way, we come to believe that this

capitulated to corpulence. Commentators have used

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gravitation toward greater girth. In other words, many

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Americans have grown so used to seeing unhealthy

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lifestyles everywhere they look that they have decided

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Are you willing to be an “Ananias” to a brother or sister in Christ who is going through a difficult situation?

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ometimes as we read the scriptures, there is a simple

On the surface, this is a simple yet profound story,

meaning on the surface, but many times there is a

but the question arises: “Why did God need Ananias to

deeper truth. This happens in the Book of Acts in

lay his hands on Saul so that the scales would fall from

Saul’ s “Damascus-road” experience.

In many cases we are more comfortable with the simple

his eyes?” After all, He made Saul blind in the first place!

We see that Saul spent several days with a small band of

meaning because it requires less of us! Sometimes it requires

disciples, and they became companions. He would not

no action on our part other than reading it as our daily

have felt comfortable meeting the entire group of disciples

devotion! In Acts 9:2-9 we read of Saul’s conversion on the

at once, especially considering the fact that he persecuted

way to Damascus to persecute the Lord’s disciples, called

Christians zealously before his Damascus-Road experience!

“people of the Way” (see Acts

Also, the disciples would

9:2). As he neared Damascus,

not have felt comfortable

a light from heaven flashed

meeting Saul by himself!

around him and he fell to the

The truth is that Saul needed

ground. Then a voice said to

Ananias to introduce him to

him, “Saul, Saul, why do you

the entire band of disciples.

persecute me?” Saul answered

Each of us needs other

“Who are you, Lord?” The

Christians in our Christian

answer given to him is in

journey, sometimes just one

verse 5: “I am Jesus whom you

individual and sometimes

are persecuting.” He replied.

a small group, to help us

“Now get up and go into the

through a difficult situation.

city, and you will be told what

Also, each of us should be

you must do” (NIV).

willing to be an “Ananias” to

Saul was blinded by the

a brother or sister in Christ

light, and for three days he did not eat nor drink anything.

who is going through a difficult situation. The following

He apparently stayed at the house of a disciple named

lessons are learned from the above and are excellent for

Judas (not Iscariot). In Damascus there was a disciple

discussion in a Bible study.

named Ananias. The Lord called him in a vision and told him to go to the house of Judas on Straight Street and seek out a man called Saul of Tarsus who was blind. He was instructed further to lay his hands on him that he might receive his sight. Ananias naturally was afraid, but the Lord said, “Go” in verse 15, and he did as the Lord commanded.

1. Each of us needs other Christians at times to help us through a difficult situation.

2. A visitor is more at ease if he or she is accompanied by a friend or a small group.

3. An excellent tool for church growth is the development of small groups or “communities.”

The Scales fell from Saul’s eyes and he got up and was baptized. He took some food and regained his strength. In verses 19(b)-20 we read: “Saul spent several days with the disciples in Damascus. At once he began to preach in the synagogues that Jesus is the Son of God” (NIV).

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Charles G. Laws is a member of Cleveland First Church of the Nazarene. He has a B.A. degree with a major in mathematics and minors in physics and education from Austin Peay State University in Clarksville TN and a M.A. degree with a major in mathematics from The University of Tennessee (UTK). He enjoys reading, chess, walking and listening to music.

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Ringtone Misery Turns to Morning Glory

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Casting my fears and concerns on the One who cares for the sparrow−and me!

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’ve never been a morning person so when my cell phone alarm went off, I wanted to hide it under the mattress and go back to sleep. It didn’t matter what I was going through, how I felt, or how much sleep I had the night before; I could always count on that relentless little ringtone to force me out of my cocoon of blankets and into the light of day.

This particular day I was so overwhelmed by the cares of life that I would have postponed the sunrise if that were possible. Reluctantly I dragged myself out of bed, muttered a half-hearted prayer, and got ready for work. The things I had left undone the day before and those that lay ahead of me were all I could focus on.

My husband drove me to work that day. He is one of those awful morning people. Before he has even had breakfast, he is chattering away about everything under the sun. I, on the other hand, don’t speak until it becomes absolutely necessary.

Since I didn’t take the time to dwell on the Lord, who so graciously gave me another day to live; I began to cast my cares on my husband. I figured he could handle my insecurities. So I said to him, “I don’t know why in the world the Bible tells us not to worry about tomorrow. I am not sure it’s even humanly possible.”

He calmly agreed with me that it is difficult to hand our cares over to the Lord. He assured me that God knows what is best for us even when we don’t.

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He said that no matter how we interpret the scripture about tomorrow, that life will go on. So I agreed with him that everything would be alright, even though I still questioned how.

As we arrived in the parking lot where I worked, everything was still dripping wet from a brief summer rain. Sunrays were piercing a light fog that was slowly lifting from the ground. I opened the car door and heard a little bird singing. It was loud and strong, happy and carefree. The little bird seemed completely unshaken by the wind and the rain that had passed through just hours before sunrise.

In my typical morning disposition I said, “Listen to that bird. What’s he got to sing about anyway?” And in my husband’s atypical, lighthearted way he answered, “Maybe his bills are paid and he has no thought for tomorrow.”

As I walked down the sidewalk, conviction fluttered in my heart like the wings of that little bird. His song became impossible to ignore. It caused me to turn my eyes and ears toward heaven. As I did, my aches and pains, worries and cares lost their grip on me. I decided to join the little bird in song. I think it went like this: “I sing because I’m happy, I sing because I’m free, for His eye is on the sparrow, and I know He watches me.”

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Baptist Beacon Baptist Church 505 Corvin Rd NE, Cleveland, TN 37323 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) 472-0932 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 Center Point Baptist Church 1205 Lower River Rd NW Charleston, TN 37310 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 (423) 472-7606 Elkmont Baptist Church

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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 clevelandfbc.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 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 Pastor Mark Strickland 695 S Ocoee St, Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 476-2642 or ccfchurch.us

Church of God

Agape Place Church of God Pastor John and Melanie Arias 2611 Blue Springs Road SE Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 476-8691 Cornerstone Church of God Pastor Rick and Lori Sentell 2823 Lee Hwy, Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 478-0006 Church of God Sanctified, Inc. 746 First Street N.E. Clevela nd, TN. 37311 (423)479-3895 East Cleveland Church of God Pastor John A. Lombard Jr. 900 15th St NE Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 479-3389 Fellowship of Praise Church of God Pastor Selma Hall 931 Inman Street East Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 479-3121 or fellowshipofpraisecog.org Grace Community Church of God Pastor Kevin Mendel 4745 Mouse Creek Road NW, Cleveland, TN 37312.

(423) 614-0708 or www.gracecleveland.org Heritage Fellowship Church of God Pastor Robbie Crisp 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 Lakeview Churc h of God Pastor Dustin Wilds 105 Pound Street S.E. Cleveland, TN 37323

(423)-790-5805 or lakeviewcog.org North Cleveland Church of God Dr. Mark Williams 335 11th St NE, Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 476-5513 or nccog.org Michigan Avenue Church of God Rev. David B. Boles 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 (423) 472-6925 South Cleveland Church of God Pastor Edwin Lipsey 1846 Volunteer Dr SW, Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 476-6382 or southcleveland.org Westmore Church of God Pastor Kelvin Page 2412 Wolfe Dr NW, Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 559-9646 or www.westmorecog.org Zion Assembly Church of God Pastor Kim Erwin 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 Pastor Michael Ferree 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 Pastor Tazz Reid 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 Pastors Jamie and Judy Jacobs Tuttle 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 Pastor Evan Cockerham 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 Pastors Mike & Elizabeth Shreve 1203 Smith Dr. Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 478-2843 / shreveministries.org United Christian Church Pastors Charles and Margie Poteat 2200 Peerless Rd NW, Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 479-4277 Unity Christian Ministries Pastor Aubrey Ector 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 Rev. Kevin Wilson 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

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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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 New Zion Baptist 393 County Rd 616 Athens, TN 37303 423-263-9841 North Athens Baptist

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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 Emmanuel Church 1905 Congress Parkway S. Athens, TN 37303 423-745-0851 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

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How to Change Your Child’s Future—Joyfully Instead of grieving over the negatives of your past, rejoice in the expectation of God’s miraculous, divine intervention.

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by Mike Shreve

ave you ever quoted that much-loved Bible verse, “The joy of the Lord is your strength.”

Those eight words are powerful on their own, but the power dramatically increases when the setting is examined.

The children of Israel had just returned to their homeland after seventy years of slavery in Babylon.

Excitement was brimming. They were going to rebuild the Temple. Thousands had gathered to celebrate the Feast of Tabernacles. For hours, they listened to Ezra and others expound the Law. The more they heard, the more they realized how deeply they had failed—and they wept, profusely. Compassionately, their leaders tried to calm their hearts, crying: “Do not mourn nor weep . . . Go your way, eat the fat, drink the sweet . . . for this day is holy to our Lord. Do not sorrow, for the joy of the Lord is your strength” (Neh. 8:9-10 NKJV).

In other words, they were proclaiming: “You cannot change the past by grieving over it. You will only weaken yourself mentally and emotionally. But you can alter the future with praise, by rejoicing in faith-filled expectation of God's intervention and blessing.”

That’s how Jesus thrived even in His darkest hour.

He endured the cross by looking to “the joy that was set before Him” (Heb. 12:2 NKJV). This source of joy for the firstborn Son is the basis of joy for us today. It is far more effective to rejoice over a better tomorrow than to mourn over a painful present or a terrible past.

This concept also works in your role as a parent.

Maybe you have nagging regrets. Maybe you feel you

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failed your responsibility, that you weren’t a good role model, or that you did not guide your children toward their destinies—and now, things are not going well. Or maybe your child was raised in a godly environment, but refused your instructions.

Don’t spend all your time and energy grieving. That won’t fix anything. You will only solidify the negatives of the past by rehearsing them over and over in your mind. Instead, take charge over your spirit and rejoice in expectation of miraculous, divine intervention. Don’t just see your child as she is presently. That’s not faith.

See your child spiritually mature, morally strong, and fruitful in life; then praise God in advance. Instead of praying the problems (reminding God of everything that is wrong), pray the promises. The following are two of my favorites: “And the Lord your God will circumcise your heart and the heart of your descendants, to love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul, that you may live” (Deut. 30:6 NKJV).

“As for Me,” says the Lord, “this is My covenant with them: My Spirit who is upon you, and My words which I have put in your mouth, shall not depart from your mouth, nor from the mouth of your descendants, nor from the mouth of your descendants' descendants,” says the Lord, “from this time and forevermore” (Is. 59:21 NKJV).

Mike Shreve has traveled as an evangelist since 1971. He has written fourteen books, including the best-seller, 65 Promises From God for Your Child.

He and his wife, Elizabeth, pastor The Sanctuary in Cleveland and run a Christian publishing company named Deeper Revelation Books.

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My Mother, My Dreamer, My Protector “A mother’s love for her child is like nothing else in the world. It knows no law, no pity, it dares all things and crushes down remorselessly all that stands in its path.”

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Student Ministry: Where Do I Start?

No matter the size of your group, start by capitalizing on relationships.

“W

by Jared Waldrop here do I start?” That is a question I have

the resources to conduct a traditional student service, don’t worry!

heard many times over the past few years.

Do what you can with what you have. Start here: as you gather

Having been in ministry for over a decade

with your teens, focus on ways to include the Word. Build young

now and being part of the National Youth Leaders Association,

lives by helping them make the connection between real life and

I have been able to talk ministry with an array of youth leaders

real faith. Teach them and encourage them. The disciple-making

from many different settings. Almost all of the leaders are

process isn't easy, but it is vital. Whether it’s a Bible study or a

volunteers who are searching for “how-to” when it comes to

video curriculum, provide something. I am finding that one of the

getting student ministry up and running, or to the next level, at

biggest needs for youth leaders is encouragement and resources.

their local church. Maybe you are a parent navigating the teenage

Many leaders are volunteers and need help finding Bible study

years, or you are concerned for the young people at your church

materials and curriculum. A quick google search of “free youth

who are looking for someone to work with them. Maybe you are

ministry resources” will get you started. There are tons of free

the person who is trying to figure out how to connect with them

resources available to be used in ministry. Also, don’t forget

and help them grow spiritually. Whatever the case, I hope this

that the International Youth Department and the National Youth

article is beneficial and helps get the wheels turning! While there

Leaders Association (NYLA) are here to help. We would love to

is no formula for youth ministry and no cookie-cutter approach,

provide you with resources for ministry and training to help you

this article offers four key concepts to focus on.

personally grow as a leader.

1. Focus on getting students together. Gathering is essential,

3. Focus on using gifts in the church. As your group gathers

no matter the size of the group. Gathering builds community.

and grows, look for opportunities for them to give to the greater

Whether you gather in a church classroom, a fellowship hall, a gym,

life of the church. Encouraging them to give their time, energy,

a home, a park, or a coffee shop. The relational aspect of gathering

and resources will help them see the broader picture of what

together is key when it comes to ministering to students. You may

they are a part of and will integrate them into the overall life of

not have a state-of-the-art youth center (and most don’t), but you

the church. The church needs the energy and vision of the next

do have the power of relationship, which trumps everything. Start

generation. Help your group realize that they play an essential

by capitalizing on relationships because teens want to know they

role in the church and that what they have to give matters!

are loved and accepted. Offering teens a loving and accepting

4. Focus on ministry in the community. One of the most

environment to gather with other teens and adults who care about

important things you can do is give teens an outlet to put their

them, builds trust and opens doors wide for ministry.

faith into action outside the walls of the church. Help them grow,

2. Focus on the spiritual growth. Getting students together

and help them give by creating opportunities for them make a

is great, but don’t let it stop there. Throwing a party is pretty

difference in the community and beyond. As you involve your

easy, but don’t forget that the overall goal is to get your teens to

teens in making a difference in the world around them, you’ll find

grow in their faith in Jesus Christ. As you gather, build in time

that it will make an incredible difference inside them.

for growth. This intimidates a lot of leaders because they feel

These concepts work together to lay a foundation for quality

inadequate, they don’t know where to start, or they see a lack of

ministry to happen. No matter the style of ministry you have,

resources to do what other ministries are doing. If you do not have

a great place to start is by focusing on getting teens together, building spiritual growth, using their gifts, and going into the community. One last thing for you as a leader: focus on gleaning.

Glean from other leaders by getting connected, asking questions, having conversations about ministry, reading about it, and listening to podcasts. Do whatever you have to do to better serve the teens under your care.

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Jared Waldrop is the student pastor at the Westmore Church of God in Cleveland, TN and has served as the president of the National Youth Leaders Association. He and his wife, Ashley, have 4 children: Ava, Camden, Braylon, and Griffin. Their passion is to see teens make the connection between real life and real faith, and for leaders everywhere to be encouraged and resourced. You can connect with Jared on Twitter @jaredwaldrop.

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Service after the Sale

by Emily Bangura

onnie Lingerfelt started Athens Lawn and Garden LLC in March of 1973. He was working at a local furniture store that also sold lawn equipment. The owner was upset that the mechanic who fixed the machines had not showed up for a few days and customers were calling wanting to pick their machines up because they needed to mow. The owner asked Lingerfelt if he knew anything about fixing mowers. He told him that he and his father repaired their own equipment and he could look at the mowers and try. He was successful in fixing the mowers, and the owner deemed him the new mechanic.

This new role planted the seed for what later became Ronnie Lingerfelt’s dream of owning his own lawn and garden shop.

A Life-changing Event

A couple of years later Lingerfelt wanted to open his shop but was running into the usual troubles that many young entrepreneurs run into: borrowing capital to start a new business with no prior loans or credit. This problem was frustrating to Lingerfelt, so he went to the store owner he worked for and asked him for business advice. That’s when his life changed. The store owner told Lingerfelt he believed in him and that he would make sure that he got the money to start his business. He said that he could just repay him as the business grew. Not only did he loan Lingerfelt the money, but he also gave him all his lawn equipment customers, saying that he would rather stick to selling furniture. Lingerfelt now not only had the money to start his business, but he also had an instant customer base.

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Over the next twenty years, Lingerfelt sold and repaired mowers and grew the business to employing twelve people and establishing Athens Lawn and Garden LLC as one of the premiere local lawn and garden stores around the Cleveland area. As a child, Chad Lingerfelt always envisioned working for his father and running their store. In 1997, he started working for his father by putting together twocycle equipment and working as a runner. Over the next ten years, he grew into the store manager and co-owner.

Now, Athens Lawn and Garden LLC is known as one of the largest power equipment dealers in the South. They are one of the top five Ferris & Snapper Pro mower dealers in the nation. They carry nationally branded power equipment such as STIHL, Husqvarna, Shindaiwa, Simplicity, Cub Cadet, Kohler (generators, pumps, and parts), Snapper, Billy Goat, Kawasaki, Briggs & Statton, Mantis tillers, and parts and accessories for many other brands as well. They now have 20-25 employees depending on the season.

Their Expansions and Improvements

They have expanded several times over the years but some of the most recent expansions were building a 36 foot by 84 foot outside showroom to display mowers but also keep them in the dry. They purchased the land and buildings across the street last year to allow them to grow and make use of those buildings and that property. They recently built a new 140 x 40 expansion to the top storage building to keep new mowers that are still in the crates dry and keep their customers’ mowers in the dry the whole time there. Whether they are waiting on being repaired, being

worked on, or waiting for the customer to pick them up, they keep them in the dry under lock and key.

Their Mission

Their mission statement at Athens Lawn and Garden LLC is “service after the sale.” They recognize that they are not perfect and will never be, but they continue to strive to treat the customers better and to be better informed, to be better stocked and better to work with than the competition.

Even though they are one of the largest dealers in the South, they hear from their customers that the reason they buy from them is their honesty and integrity and the fact that they get out there with them and treat them like family.

Since Athens Lawn and Garden LLC is family owned and operated, Chad Lingerfelt wants and expects nothing less of himself and his company.

The Lingerfelts are not only business owners, but they are also very involved with their local community. This community has been great to Lingerfelt’s families and they try to repay that gratitude whenever possible. They support a lot of local charities, church organizations, and non-profit entities, youth sports, boys and girls clubs, girl and boy scouts. When their community was hit with rough tornadoes in the last few years, Athens Lawn and Garden has tried to help out whenever they could. Their employees have donated their time to helping some of those families after work and on weekends, while the company has donated a lot of supplies to the victims and donations to charities to help those victims.

Their company has been voted the “Best of the Best” in Places to Purchase Lawn and Garden Equipment and Have Lawn and Garden Equipment Repaired for the last seventeen years. They are very proud of this fact since this is an award that is voted on by the community and is a reflection of the forty-four years of excellent service they have strived for and maintained through the changes in weather and economy that lawn and garden shops face every year.

Their Philosophy

They have one of the largest parts departments with the most on-hand parts availability of any single retailer in the South—if not the nation. They feel strongly that if it breaks, the key to getting it fixed is having the part on hand for quick service. They have always said, “You can’t sell it if you don’t have it.”

Following that philosophy, they started the year out with over $3 million of lawn mowers on hand ready to be put together and purchased for the new year. They feel this is one of the reasons they have grown so much over the years. Yes, people like to look and research on the internet, but when they are ready to purchase the unit, they want to see it, feel it—maybe even drive it. The same goes for the parts needed to repair a machine. You can’t fix it unless you’ve got it; so, they strive to have the best on-hand inventory for the brands in the south.

For information, go to www.athenslawn.com or telephone (423) 745-9296.

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Gò0dNews for Everyone

The Joy of a Small Note The adventure of writing encouraging notes is a small task that brightens the day and blesses the recipient.

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by Glenda Prichard

ecently after an exhausting day both physically

the way I viewed the remaining hours of that day. It also

and emotionally, I found a nugget of joy and

reminded me that I can touch a life with a card, a pen,

surprise waiting for me in my mailbox. After

and a stamp.

sorting through the bills, grocery flyers, and the

I might not be able to cure diseases or bring about

postcards proclaiming we had won a new car or trip,

world peace, but I can touch a life by taking time to

tucked in between these items of mail I found a small

send a note or letter to someone. Beckett’s note not only

envelope with my name and address written on the

changed the dynamics of the remaining hours in that

front. I felt my heart delight in the joy of finding this

day but also changed the dynamics of my heart. I have

small note just for me. As I opened the envelope,

challenged myself to send at least one card a week to

inside was tucked an enormous gift. My five-year-old

someone I know or maybe even someone I don’t really

grandson had made me a card. This card oozed love. All

know like the mailman, or paper carrier, maybe that

decked out in Spiderman stickers on the front and inside

new mom in my church who is trying to master that

were the sweet words . . . scribbled in five-year-old

new schedule her life has taken on with the arrival of

handwriting: “I love you Grammy, from Beckett.”

her newborn, or maybe my grandchild’s teacher. Sincere

That simple card, with those simple words changed

notes can say thanks for being a part of the village that

the dynamics of my day! I was reminded of the joy

is helping not only my grandchild but also all other

we can bring to others through a simple card. I have

recipients to be all God desires for them. Maybe you

always delighted in pens, paper, cards, and stationery.

would like to join me in this adventure. I am almost

I enjoy preparing cards for others. My husband and I

certain that we will be as Roy Lessin says best: “ . . .

have always found a large degree of fun in leaving a

abundantly joyful, exceedingly peaceful, extremely

note written on the bathroom mirror for one another,

hopeful, and overwhelmingly blessed.” Psalm 118:24

or a card tucked under the bed pillows or placed on the

says, “This is the day the Lord has made, let us rejoice

driver’s seat of the car. I am reminded that no matter

and be glad in it” (ESV). Enjoy the adventure of the

the age, everyone loves getting personal cards and

small note!

letters in the mail. In our world of social media (texting instead of a phone call), we often forget the power that a simple card can have on a person’s life. That simple note from Beckett I received on that hectic day changed

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Gò0dNews for Couples

Lemons to Lemonade

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Respecting the right of your spouse to disagree and open your heart to accept another point of view could have a respectful conflict resolution.

by Carl Corser

've heard so many times from older couples who say they have never had a feud. Is that really true? Maybe they have sugar-coated reality. Disagreements? Not me and my wife; we don't have them. We just have highly expressive exchanges of words. All couples will sooner or later have conflict. How they approach the resolution is what makes a marriage relationship successful or end up in the divorce courts.

Life itself applies enough pressure to our marriages, so heaven forbid that we complicate things with unwise handling of the lemons life serves. Yes, lemonade is so refreshing as we relax in a lawn chair under a big shade tree on a beautiful spring afternoon.

How refreshing it can be when we can have peaceful and respectful conflict resolution in our marriages by turning lemons to lemonade. Resolution is so sweet after a bitter conflict.

R—respect E—express S—share O—open L—listen U—understand T—think I—imagine O—offer N—negotiate

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Please, please, please, start off on the right foot.

Respect the right of your spouse to disagree. Express your real concerns and not petty little unrealistic feelings. Find ways to share common goals and interests that unite you as a couple instead of causing division.

Open your heart to accept your spouse’s point of view.

Who knows it might shock your resolving activity.

Listen carefully to your spouse’s concerns and proposals to resolve your conflict. Understand the priority or key issues involved in the conflict. Rabbit chasing should not be allowed in the resolving of a marriage conflict.

Think about the possible consequences that would result if the conflict is never resolved. Imagine possible alternative solutions to the present conflict. Think outside of the conflict “box.”

Always be willing to offer reasonable compromises that will really make the lemonade so, so sweet and refreshing. When we are being reasonable with each other, conflict-resolving results will be lasting.

Negotiate fair and balanced agreements together that will be acceptable to both individuals involved. These agreements then can be realistically kept, therefore taking the old sour lemons in your marriage and making sweet lemonade that refreshes your marriage relationship. Oh, how sweet it is to see a couple’s marriage relationship refreshed.

Carl Corser is an ordained bishop, vice president of the Gideons Cleveland North Camp, Peach State board of directors and Chaplin, owner of Corser Enterprises Roll-Off and A+ Sheet Metal.

Gò0dNews for Seniors Gò0dNews for Seniors

Seventy Years Strong Extraordinary Caregivers

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Staying involved with their church, theirdaily workgestures in the community, The foundation of healthcare is built on the and their family has kept this couple’s love of extraordinary caregivers through the years. strong!

by Esmerelda Lee

by Esmerelda Lee

enjoy an inspiring old love stories. Favorites like

adhere to a strong work ethic. Mitchell attributes his

enior Living is an industry that requires passion, leave everything completely sparkling. I have noticed An Affair to Remember, Love is a Many Splendid sons’ successes to their mother. He did say that he innovation, senior living than somewhen a caregiver wrote a note and left it in a resident’s Thing,and andvision. othersNew move me more and Betty believed in giving their children “some communities are being built each year with the socks, after she lickings,” laundered that the customers clothing. Each of the modern-day love stories on the Hallmark good helped too. latest innovation, design, aesthetics. to Customers encouraging note found by the client people when she Channel.

Thereand is something be said about the In a was world where so many focus on their purity and innocence of thecompetition courtship and own happiness and life-altering decisions and their families benefit greatly from and loveleast expected.

These small, yetmake deeply enriching acts depicted through old movies.

I am also honored to based on these motives, I asked Betty and growth within the market. However, while innovation of kindness, have been little miracles I have seen fromMitchell see these love stories played out in real life through if they were happy throughout the sixty-nine years and technology are a definite quality to look for when ordinary people.

Yes, the big picture of caregiving is older adults. Couples that fell in love and stayed of marriage. “We always worked it out, and if we choosing a senior living community, the core of any a calling; however, the actions of caregivers can make in love through a world war, the Depression, life didn’t laugh at each other, we found someone or successfulchallenges, senior livingraising community is its employees. community extraordinary.

Many and burying loved ones area senior living something to laugh about. You’ll havemay problems in Each employee involved in senior living is a caregiver speak of grand gestures made by their employees couples that loved for life. marriage, but who doesn’t? You just have to talk it Bettyand andservant-minded.

Mitchell Lyle are a local Cleveland by nature—giving Many of these monthly or annually, to me, it will always be the out,” Mitch but, replied. couple that met in the first grade at When I asked if they ever fought, amazing people can be found at the back of the kitchen daily attention to detail and anticipation of another’s Arnold Memorial School.

For Mitchell it they looked puzzled.

“Who doesn’t washing dishes, mopping and vacuuming floors, needs that really create success. was love at first sight. Betty believes that fight? We are both so different, and serving meals, or dressing and grooming the elderly My boys love their Mama. Now that they are older, the grinning first-grader grew on her we like different things. When we and disabled. on Mother’s Day, I sometimes receive a card. But, even over time. According to Mitchell, they fought, the one with the strongest Several times during on my each careerother as a caregiver on special occasions whencase I do won.” not, it never fazes me.added, were “sweet” but did not Mitchell also and administrator, I have been totally without words Daily, when I need them to take out the trash, clean up made get serious until after World War II. “We compromised, but Betty Mitchell the Navy in 1943 compromises.

I am still at how caregivers whoenlisted have soinlittle themselves, after I cook, or unload mythe car,most they do it without (much) and stayed out to sea for most of that surprised that she chose would seek ways to give to others. I have witnessed complaining. In the same way, I have come to realizeme.”In time.

He remembers a year and half Betty’sare much softer voice, when a resident ran out of toiletries, and a caregiver that momentary acts of kindness appreciated in she said, going by before his feet even touched “If there is something to fight about, secretly purchased toiletries weekly and placed it in caregiving, but the foundation of healthcare is built on dry land. But each week when mail there is something worth saving.” the resident’s so she would nevercarrier, know the the daily gestures of caring through the years. was shower, delivered to his aircraft On August 22, 2016, Betty and difference.Betty’s I haveunrelenting witnessed a letters caregiver go I have been blessed toMitchell have many extraordinary andnightly her faith Lyle will celebrate their that heapartment would return home kept their love strong. into a resident’s caregiversseventieth work alongside me through the years, wedding anniversary.

Today, these Mitchell and Betty were finally reunited lifelong Clevelandtoresidents live atMy Garden Plaza at while the When resident was asleep, and it would be impossible name them all. after the war, they dated for eight short months Cleveland Senior Living.

Their apartment wash his dirty dishes, and prayer is that people reading this article will go out of has little before they were married. After graduating college, awards they won from serving in their vocations their way to show those “extraordinary Betty became a school teacher with Cleveland City and in their community, war-torn photographs givers” in their own lives genuine Schools, and Mitchell went to work for the railroad. of family members, and beside each recliner is a Any healthcare and Later he became one of the members of our City tatteredappreciation. and worn Bible. is only Council.

Theyretirement still laughcommunity at each other and as with each When asked what was the secret to loving other. There are also days where laughter and beautiful as the hearts of the people each other through sixty-nine years of marriage, the talkinginare silent.

On those days, them. Second CorinthiansFox 9:15News they both stated, “Stay busy so you don’t get into anchors aresays, the “Thanks only voices heard in the be to God for hisapartment. trouble!” Betty and Mitchell were married at First Mitchell said it best, “What she forgets, I can inexpressible gift!” (RSV). You, Baptist Church in 1946, and were always involved in remember. When she laughs, I am happy, and even ourwere courageous caregivers. their church, work, and family. They had two sons. though there days she didn’t like me, she

Both Tony and David were strong boys, raised by a strong, no-nonsense working mother. Betty was loving, but she always made it clear that her sons would love education like she did, and they would

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always loved me.”

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Spending Time with God

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He awaits you, but it’s your choice.

by Yada Draper

n the solitude of the Father, I know my heart is still. I hear

world and spit at my name. You search for ways of satisfaction

Him whisper, “My bride, your light is dim. The lover of My

in which only I can provide and sustain you with.

soul is crying out for you. He longs for you. He is lacking a

part of Himself—YOU.

My love, which do you choose—Me or the world? There is no pit too deep that My love is not deeper still. Lift up your

I hear Him whisper to the one who feels empty and

face for I am with you in this very moment with arms open

hopeless, "My child, my daughter, come up closer. Climb this

wide; gazing at your beauty, I await my bride. Will you come

mighty hill. As deep cries out to deep, you are in my heart and

home to Me?"

I am in you. No man can love you fully except through me.

No deep theology or words of man could ever present the

You belong to no one except me. You are not my property, but

greatness of my God. The human vocabulary only dilutes the

a treasure of fine gold. You are not just a person in whom I

very essence and the beauty and power of God Almighty. His

created for My enjoyment of receiving your love, but you are

chambers are open wide awaiting you. You are His love. It may

My bride. I cover you with a veil of protection, and kiss you

be a story of a prodigal. It may be one who just simply forgot

with the kisses of romance. I love you with a holy, divine love

to spend that intimate time with Him today. There's a spot in

in which no man could ever comprehend. I give you gifts in

His throne room that only you can fill. Stepping into that place

which you receive when you do My will in obedience and in

of constant communion and prayer because He awaits anx-

humble love—not for what you can get out of obeying my

iously for you. With His whole heart in love with every detail

commands, but simply because you are in love with me..

of your life, He awaits you. He's calling you up higher. You can

Beloved, I am not a forceful God, for I AM.

turn your back and continue on with the cares of life, or you

I created you with reasoning willpower. You have a choice.

can run to the throne room and let Him become your life. It's

Either live in tune with your inner man, focused on heavenly things and in love with Me in complete surrender for Me to use you in mighty ways throughout the earth. You love the

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your choice.

My name is Yada Mariah and I am from the small town Cleveland, Tennessee. I am so in love and on fire for this man named Jesus Christ who first loved me. My passion and desire is to be a missionary to the world and a bondservant to my Lord and my God all for His glory!

Gò0dNews for Women’s Health

Office-Based Surgery

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A growing number of surgeries are being performed in doctors’ offices rather than in hospitals or ambulatory surgical centers.

by Dr. James White

urgeons are doing more than just checkups in their offices these days. Advances in medical technology have made it possible for physicians to perform more advanced and

more complex surgical procedures in their offices.

Whether it is vein surgery, skin cancer excisions, tummy-

• General anesthesia, which involves the total loss of consciousness, pain sensation, and protective airway responses.

From the simple removal of a mole to breast augmentation/ reduction, liposuction, hernia repairs, or knee arthroscopies, a rapidly growing number of surgeries are being performed in

tucks, breast augmentations, facelifts, or complex biopsies; these

doctors’ offices rather than in hospitals or ambulatory surgical

procedures can be safely completed in an office-based surgery

centers. More complex procedures are likely to become common

suite. Since most patients want to avoid an overnight hospital

in the near future.

stay after surgery, ambulatory surgical procedures have become

At last review in 2005, an estimated 10 million procedures

very popular. That’s why almost one-half of all surgeries are

were performed annually in doctors’ offices—twice the number

now being done in an outpatient facility, either connected to a

of office-based surgeries performed in 1995. Today, about one

hospital or in a separate surgical center. More recently, though,

out of ten surgeries are performed in a doctor’s office.

there has been a growing trend for surgery to be done right in a

In considering your options when surgery is contemplated,

doctor’s office. Office-based surgery can offer the convenience

here are some items that you should consider before

of having a procedure done in a more comfortable setting and

undergoing surgery in a doctor’s office. Ideally, anesthesia

with a quick return home. Charges associated with ambulatory

during larger surgical cases should be delivered or supervised

surgery are less than fees charged at a large hospital. Charges

by a person extensively trained in anesthesia techniques like a

associated with ambulatory surgery completed in an office

certified nurse anesthetist or an anesthesiologist.

setting are substantially lower.

The same anesthetic techniques used in hospitals and

Anesthesia needs are determined by your medical condition as well as by the type of operation you will have

ambulatory surgical centers are used in office-based surgery.

completed. A doctor’s office should have the necessary

They include:

emergency drugs, equipment, and procedures in place to care

• Local anesthesia, which provides numbness to a small

for you in the rare event of a life-threatening complication.

area of the body, such as a dermatologist might use to numb the

Many states require licensing or accreditation by a recognized

skin around a mole before removing it.

agency. These agencies regularly inspect such surgery offices to

• Monitored anesthesia (sedation/analgesia), during

ensure that minimum standards of patient care and safety are

which a patient receives medications that relieve pain and

met. Ask your doctors if their surgical office suites have been

make the patient drowsy. During surgery, the patient’s vital

accredited by the state Medical Board and by an independent

signs, including heart rate, blood pressure, and oxygen level,

accreditation agency. Accreditation thresholds ensure that a

will be watched closely in order to avoid sudden changes or

certain accountability and attention to detail have been attained

complications.

by your surgeon and your surgery facility.

• Regional anesthesia, which can include spinal blocks, epidural blocks, or extremity blocks. Spinal and epidural blocks involve interrupting sensation from the legs or abdomen by injecting local anesthetic medication in or near the spinal canal.

Other blocks can be performed for surgery on your extremities, or limbs, blocking sensations from the arm or leg.

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Constant Yet Changing Passing the baton to new fountains and areas of life helps to step into the unknown but constant nature of God.

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by Mead Vest

he world seems to be in a constant state of flux.

The older I get the faster time seems to go by.

In this state of change that seems to be swirling all around, having a steady routine seems to be a high priority to create a peaceful life. I like order, structure, and having a plan. I can be flexible but I like flexibility with parameters. However, God doesn’t always work within expectations. You can’t always look at the past and forecast the future based on circumstances.

In the past year or so I was faced with several big decisions, one of which was to move out of a position in which I had been serving for seven years. This position was actually an extension of something I had been actively engaged in for about twenty years in a different manner. I felt like moving out of this position would be saying goodbye to a part of my life that had held my heart for two decades. I would loose the connections and the mentoring opportunities I so valued. It was a difficult decision, since I knew that passing the baton to someone else meant a shift in much of what was familiar. My logical nature and my pros and cons list told me that it didn’t make sense to give up that area of service; however, I had an overwhelming feeling that it was time. I made the decision, which opposed all logic.

I can’t say I had peace about it, but I knew I couldn’t ignore the overwhelming feeling to pass the baton.

A year later I was faced with several more big decisions. This time one of the decisions was related to

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another area of my life in which I have been engaged in service for more than a decade. On my logical list, the pros of leaving outweighed the cons and demanded me to make an exit; yet, my inner soul knew I had to stay. I needed to continue working where I was, even though I knew that I was saying yes to an unknown. Things were changing and I didn’t have a clear outlook of what my future held and yet I was compelled to stay put.

It didn’t make sense and it certainly wasn’t the same answer I had received about a year prior. In fact, it was the exact opposite.

One time my logical side told me to stay when I was compelled to go. The second time it made no practical or logical sense for me to continue on in that area of service, but I had to continue anyway. While God remained constant, He was constantly changing— changing my circumstances; changing my perspective; changing the way I responded. I chose to rely less on the stability of what I was accustomed to and instead step out into the unknown. My decisions defied logic, and to the casual observer may have appeared irrational, but the continual change in my life was based on the constant nature of God. Mead Vest is married with seven children. She is passionate about classical education and serves on the school board of Candies Creek Academy associated with Candies Creek Baptist Church. She has homeschooled for over twenty years and is in leadership with a nonprofit that promotes competitive speech and debate for high school students. She is an avid organizer and an essential oils enthusiast.

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May Is Melanoma Awareness Month

by Hailey Armstrong Gaskin

uring the month of May, the spring season is in full bloom, and summer is just around the corner. This time of year, many people begin to spend more time outside, enjoying longer daylight hours and abundant sunshine. While this might seem harmless, it’s important to take care of the skin you’re in and protect it from the sun’s damaging rays.

In recognition of Melanoma Awareness Month and to advance its mission of Making Communities Healthier,® Starr Regional Medical Center wants to ensure community members know the signs and symptoms of melanoma as well as other forms of skin cancer. The hospital also encourages the practice of healthy habits that can help prevent this increasingly common and potentially deadly disease.

Understanding Melanoma

Melanoma is the most common form of cancer in young adults (ages 25 to 29) and one of the more dangerous types of skin cancer. According to the Melanoma Research Foundation, more than 76,000 new cases of melanoma will be diagnosed throughout 2016, and an estimated 10,000 Americans will likely die from the disease.

What’s even more alarming is that while the prevalence of many cancers has declined in recent years, melanoma rates have been increasing for the past three decades.

However, the good news is that melanoma can be treated quite successfully, if it’s caught early. Because new skin spots and growths are part of the natural aging process, it can be difficult to tell when it’s more serious than just a freckle.

“We know that 90 percent of melanomas are caused by exposure to ultraviolet rays from the sun,” said Hailey Armstrong Gaskin, FNP-C with Starr Regional Medical Clinic in Etowah.

“Essentially, we all have some level of risk, which is why we encourage our patients to be diligent about applying sunscreen, performing monthly skin checks, and taking other precautions to protect their skin year-round.”

Spotting Melanoma

One of the best ways people can spot melanoma early is to perform regular self-exams. Self-exams are best performed by scanning the entire body for any new or changing skin growths in a well-lit room. For hard-to-see areas, use a handheld mirror, or ask a friend or family member to help. To make sure changes are recognized in a timely manner, Gaskin recommends performing these skin checks monthly.

To conduct a proper skin check, Gaskin recommends using the ABCDE rule, a simple guide for determining if a growth may be cancerous. If the skin shows any of the following signs, schedule an appointment with a primary care doctor for further assessment. Check to see if . . .

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Asymmetry—the mole or freckle is cut in half, vertically or horizontally, and it does not match.

Border—the mole or freckle has irregular, ragged, notched, or blurred borders.

Color—the color of the mole or freckle is inconsistent and contains shades of brown and black, or patches of pink, red, white or blue.

Diameter—the mole or freckle is larger than six (6) millimeters (about the size of a pencil eraser).

Evolving—any mole or freckle changes size, shape, or color.

Other potential warning signs of melanoma include: • A sore that does not heal; • The spread of pigment from the border of a spot into surrounding skin; • Redness or new swelling beyond the border of the freckle or mole; • A change in sensation—itchiness, tenderness or pain; or • Changes to the surface of a mole, such as scaliness, oozing, bleeding or the appearance of a bump or nodule.

While these are good general rules of thumb, some melanomas do not fall into any of the above categories. For any changes to existing moles or freckles or new growths that do not resemble other existing skin spots, it is best to be proactive and talk to a doctor.

For those who do not have a primary care physician, Gaskin is accepting new patients or Starr Regional has a physician finder located on its website at StarrRegional.com.

Preventing Melanoma

While melanoma is an aggressive and dangerous form of cancer, it is also largely preventable. Individuals who spend a lot of time outdoors can minimize their risk by practicing the following healthy sun habits: • Apply sunscreen daily • Protect skin with clothing, a hat, and sunglasses • Seek shade while outdoors • Schedule outdoor activities before 10 a.m. or after 4 p.m. to avoid the sun’s most intense hours • Reapply sunscreen every two hours when outdoors.

“We encourage people to be smart about sun exposure.

Simple steps like applying sunscreen, wearing a hat, and seeking shade while outdoors can significantly lower your risk of developing skin cancer,” said Gaskin. “For those who spend a lot of time in the sun, regularly monitoring the skin is absolutely critical and potentially life-saving.”

Hailey Armstrong Gaskin, FNP-C, is a graduate of McMinn Central High School and Tennessee Wesleyan University where she was a standout basketball player. A graduate Tennessee Tech as a certified family nurse practitioner, she started Starr Regional Medical Clinic—Etowah in June 2016 and sees patients two years and older in the clinic and is accepting new patients.

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by Greg Rush

ith Easter and the celebration of Christ’s

Luke gives account of Christ’s bodily ascension into

resurrection behind us and Ascension Day

heaven and the angel’s message to the disciples as they

festivities before us May 25, we find ourselves

watched in awe.

situated both symbolically and literally between the

“And when (Jesus) had said these things, as they were

resurrection and Christ’s return that brings reunion−

looking on, He was lifted up, and a cloud took Him out

reunion of spirit and body and a full reunion of believing

of their sight. And while they were gazing into heaven as

friends and family.

He went, behold, two men stood by them in white robes,

The great Christian hope is not simply that we go to

and said, “Men of Galilee, why do you stand looking

heaven when we die, as important as that may be, our hope

into heaven? This Jesus, who was taken up from you into

and joy resides in the confidence we have in the physical

heaven, will come in the same way as you saw Him go into

resurrection of the dead, a doctrine too often neglected.

heaven” (Acts 1:9-11 RSV).

Christ’s death and resurrection with power leads to His

The bodily resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,

ascension to the throne and a promise to return as He

His spiritual, enfleshed ascension into heaven, and His

left. Without a doubt, Christ’s return carries an enormous

continual human embodiment as He makes intercession for

benefit for believers! The apostle Paul, writing to the

His people remind us of how God loves and redeems all

Corinthian Church, tells us that the bodily resurrection of

aspects of Creation−especially the human body.

the dead is literally a “resurrection of the flesh.” In another

While we may not know what Jesus looks like, we do

place, he explains that “the rising of the corpses” is a first

know that after the resurrection He walked and talked in

order of magnitude in terms of the gospel!

His spiritual body, ate and drank with the disciples even

“For I delivered to you as of first importance what I

though He could walk through walls and be transported

also received: that Christ died for our sins in accordance

from place to place as He saw fit. We know we shall be like

with the Scriptures, that He was buried, that He was raised

Him, which is one reason we shall be known even as we

on the third day in accordance with the Scriptures . . . But

are known today. While we are living between the times

in fact Christ has been raised from the dead, the first fruits

of Christ’s resurrection and His return, Christians are

of those who have fallen asleep. For as by a man came

comforted by the fact that there will be two great reunions−

death, by a man has come also the resurrection of the dead.

one of the spirit with the body and the other of each

For as in Adam all die, so also in Christ shall all be made

believer with those who have gone before.

alive. But each in his own order: Christ the first fruits, then at His coming those who belong to Christ” (1 Cor.15:3-4; 20-23 RSV).

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aining my composure on this unusual turkey hunt, I called the landowner to inform her of the fence break and offered my assistance to help fix it. Soon after the call, I heard the farm truck start and begin to make its way across the big pasture. As I sat there, I looked back across the bigger field toward my truck. Would you believe I saw three toms strutting across the field.

Newfound strength surged through my veins. Crossing two cross fences and a small open field, I crept into a small clump of pines about 200 yards away. Gobbles thundered as I barely made what would be considered two scrappy yelps out of my completely soaked slate call. They heard me and were heading in my direction at a full rate of speed. Raising my gun, I slowly took aim and proudly watched my first Tennessee gobbler take a fall at thirty-five yards. This all came together in eight great minutes.

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by Rusty Asble that has a big game temporary tag attached. Truly a rough morning just got better. As I began to tag my great bird, something caught my eye on the date of my license. I had bought my license on 3/29/07. The night before, I had seen the expiration date as “29,” but it actually read 2/29/08.

This year we had “leap day.” Slowly excitement turned into overwhelming fear. Uuuugggghhhh—my stomach gurgled more.

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Knowing I still had to check the turkey back at a TWRA check station, I knew it would be awkward to go back to the one where I just purchased my license six minutes before, so I headed across town and used the one over there. Making it back home safely around 11:15 a.m. legal and official, I cleaned my bird with a full case of the stomach flu. After showering, I slowly slipped back into bed where it all began. As my beautiful, sweet wife lay there watching TV, she rolled over and asked, “How was your morning?”

I replied, “You would not believe me if I told you.”

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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

TSpiritual Momentum (Part 1 of 2)

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 words being spoken and taking them to heart. always talking, then you will only repeat what “ForYour sinceresponse the creation of the world God’s invisible eternal power and divine nature—have you already know.

But if you listen, you will should be geared toward the qualities—his havemade, everything currently know and learn message another is conveying to has been been clearlythat seen, beingperson understood from what so thatyou people are without excuse.” what someone else knows at the same time.” you. A conversation is defined as a message —Romans 1:20 (NIV) received. That message is processed, and an OneJr. time in particular when we want Kelly McDonald, appropriate response is issued. Inby a world to guard our words is when we are in the of texting, emails, and cell phones, we want presence of God. Solomon wrote, “Guard your rom Romans 1:20, we learn thetonatural worldwe else.

Herod wants to go kill to you.’ replied, tellGo that instant gratification.

We that want say what steps when you theHe house of ‘Go God. want our way, but this is not God’s way.

God God created teach us about His divine qualities. In fox, I will onrather drivingthan out demons near tokeep listen to offerand thehealing sacrifice wants us to be good listeners. He wants us of fools, who do not know that they do wrong. other words, there is a spiritual application to the people today and tomorrow, and on the third day I will to listen to others and to Him. Everyone has Do not be quick with your mouth, do not be natural world. Forto instance, the Word God tells us that reach my goal.’ In any case, I must press on today and something contribute in aofconversation. hasty in your heart to utter anything before tells usand that is “A to tomorrow thereEcclesiastes are fixed laws3:7 in heaven on there earth (see Jer.time 33:25). andis theinnext day—for can God. God heaven andsurely you no areprophet on earth, be silent and a time to speak” (NIV). sooutside let your words be few” 5:1-2 One such law is the law of gravity. Another law includes die Jerusalem!”

Jesus was(Eccl. praying for NIV). people Sometimes we are so busy talking that we miss In the process of listening, we must guard the laws of motion. From the laws of motion, we learn to be free from demonic influence and be healed from God’s voice. We can miss His written Word ourselves against anger. James mentions this that an object at rest tends to stay at rest, and an object illness.

The Pharisees tried to get Him to stop. Jesus’ as well. in the verses above. Often we in motion to stay in motion.

A moving object has reaction wasIn to Job tell them thatElihu He had a goal to keep.

He heartends about things in the 34:3-4, said, “For the ear world or in church, and we something called momentum. had to press in and continue until that goal had food. been tests words as the tongue tastes get angry.

This anger brings If your car has ever broken down and you had to push met. Jesus knew that He hadfor spiritual momentum Let us discern ourselves what going is us to the brink of actions right; let us learn together what is it, you willare understand thistobetter.

It was hard to get the car that did not need to be stopped. Had He stopped, some that contrary God’s good” (NIV). Let’s listen, taste the purpose incar thewas world. going.

When the moving, it was easier to keep it people would not have received their healing. words given, and give a proper In our premature going. You had momentum!

In the Garden of Gethsemane, Jesus said, “The spirit response from God. Let’s listen to anger, we can say or can(Matt. listen to NLT).

God and In this two-part series, we are going to look at is willing, butothers, the bodysois we weak” 26:41 Jesus do things that we later be used of God. momentum spiritual was weakened in His natural body more than any human regret.and Wethe should beapplication it has in our quick to listen to the lives. It is easier for us to keep our spiritual walk with God being in history. However, He knew that the Spirit of God entire matter that is strong when we are steadily reading our Bibles, praying, gave Him energy when He was weak! He relied on God

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fasting, and obeying God than when we are not. When we

to give Him strength. The strength from God’s Spirit gave

are not consistently seeking God, we will have inconsistent

Him the spiritual momentum He needed to carry the cross!

results. Good spiritual habits lead to good spiritual

His focus remained on God despite how He felt.

momentum.

Jesus is the perfect example of spiritual momentum.

Luke 13:31-33, records, “ . . . some Pharisees came to Jesus and said to him, ‘Leave this place and go somewhere

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We will continue this thought next time.

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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“Gotta Get to Jesus” You can share who Jesus is by reading the four Gospels.

by Dr. William Lamb

I

am not a music guru but I love to sing. Often, I will

woman with the issue of blood (commonly referred to

write my own lyrics. I feel most comfortable doing so

as hemorrhaging). Another similar story in Luke tells

when one of my sons is playing the keys or strings. It

of four friends literally cutting a hole in a roof so they

is my best attempt to creativity even when the original

could get their friend to Jesus. The proof in these stories

composer intended on different lyrics. Nonetheless, it

is that when these people got to Jesus, either on their

is meant well. Some of these impromptu moments are

own or with the help of others, they were immediately

filled with laughter, and other times they could seem

healed.

more serious. Then, there are those moments when the

I mentioned it before in GoodNews, but I will remind

original lyrics to the song grab my attention in such a

us again: our life is designed to be a reflection of Jesus

way that I can’t let go of the moment. Recently, I heard

to a world of people who are hemorrhaging spiritually.

a song by the Collingsworth Family titled “Gotta Get to

They seem to be dying a slow and painful death, yet

Jesus” and immediately this song connected with me in

God places you and me in their paths to bring hope. No,

this way and I am still listening to it almost daily. It is

we are not the healers, but if you know Jesus, then you

on repeat in my music file and I can listen to it multiple

know the healer.

times in one setting.

It is common for the words of Southern Gospel

The original Creator and Lyric Writer, God, is writing your story each day and filling it with unique

songs to be based on Scripture. In this case, “Gotta

opportunities designed to make your life an impact for

Get to Jesus” is based on Luke 8. You may be aware

good toward others. God uses a variety of resources to

of this passage that highlights the story of the

reach us, then He empowers us to reach others. If you are in need of identifying and understanding who Jesus is so that you can adequately share Jesus with people in need, look into the four Gospels. It is there that you will find Jesus as: • The Messiah—Matthew • Servant—Mark • Savior and Healer—Luke • Lord—John.

As you go through this day, remember that your life, your story, and the lyrics you write, will either point people toward God or away from Him. Be “salt and light.” Find Jesus in the difficulties and in the celebrations and then give Him to others.

Their life could depend on it.

54 // May 2017

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