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Contents DECEMBER 2019
GoodNews from the Pastor’s Desk
6 You Can’t Spell CommUNITY Without Unity! (The Sequel) by Ritchie Johnson
GoodNews for Kids
8 Help
by Zora Hammond
GoodNews on Money Matters
10 It’s Simple, Not Easy by Andrew Lee
GoodNews for Men
12 Our Words
by Charles Laws
GoodNews for Women
14 He’s Still A God of Healing by Kelly Wells
GoodNews for Parents
20 The Virtual Parent Trap by Jeff Frazier
GoodNews for Giving
22 The Perfect Gift by Leslie Bennett
GoodNews for Health & Fitness
24 Five Healthy Habits (From A 93 Year-Old Sweetheart)
by Sheriee Moneak GoodNews Cover Story
26 The Story of a Miracle GoodNews for Teens
28 Tik Tok And Fathers by Matthew Dennis
GoodNews for Everyone
30 Playing Santa
by Pete Vanderpool
GoodNews for Couples
32 The Power Of A Loving Touch
by Evelyn Bathe GoodNews for Seniors
34 Overcoming Caregiver Isolation and Staying Connected
by Jason Gibson GoodNews for Everyone
36 Have You Ever Been Homesick?
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by Sharyl Sieh GoodNews for Everyone
38 Wild Vines
by Dorothy Teague
GoodNews Business Spotlight
40 The Rose Boutique by Kim deRoos
GoodNews for your Taste Buds
42 Mammaw’s Mandarin Orange Cake
by Melissa Phillips GoodNews for Everyone
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44 The Word Became Flesh by Kenneth Ware
GoodNews for Everyone
46 “Why” To “How” by Danette Reeves
GoodNews for Hope
50 Strength, Courage, Faith, and Hope
by Grace Logan
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Gò0dNews from the Pastor’s Desk You Can’t Spell CommUNITY Without Unity! (The Sequel)
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by Ritchie Johnson
et us hope that this sequel isn’t as big of a letdown as it often
Let’s make some simple observations from these verses and
is at the movies! Last month, I provoked you with a question
the life of Christ to help us turn our expectations away from how
I saw posed many years ago on Facebook: “Why is it easier
others treat us and onto our personal responsibility toward others.
to find community in a bar than in a church?” We went on to make
1. Regard others (and their interests) as more important than
several foundational observations about commUNITY but finished
self. Wow, that sounds remarkably familiar…Golden Rule,
with an observation that commUNITY doesn’t always come
anyone?
easy. It’s probably altogether too simple to boil the difficulty in
2. Humble yourself as Jesus did. In other words, if Jesus (being
developing commUNITY down to one reason or problem. But I’m
God in the flesh in all His Deity) saw others as so important
going to suggest one major factor of this difficulty in one simple
that He would lay aside His privilege, submit Himself
word: expectation.
completely to God’s plan at all costs, and subject to Himself
I’d venture to say that there are fewer expectations in a bar
to the emotional, spiritual, and physical torture of death on
than in a church, that style of dress would be less important, that a tattoo wouldn’t impede a conversation, and that age, gender, race, and many other factors would not be as divisive in that context. I’d guess that the facilities would be less scrutinized and that the expectations of how others in the room are “supposed” to respond would be very low. Now, switch the scene to the church, especially in a community like ours, where church attendance has been so highly prioritized over the years. The simple reality is that we all feel as if we know how church is “supposed” to be done; we have allowed preferences to become expectations. Preferences in dress, décor, music, teaching style, order of service…well, you get the picture. And even more problematic, we have extremely high expectations of how we are supposed to be treated by others. Were we greeted in the right way? Did the right people bring us a meal, call us, or visit when a difficult time hit? Was I given the same opportunity for ministry as other people? The principle here is this; when your expectations differ from the reality around you, the result is disappointment.
a cross, then there is no measure of humility that is “too far.” 3. Trust that God exalts those who humble themselves. As many have put it, the way up is down. So what if others
So how do we combat these expectations that tend to
don’t greet us to our expectations, care for us the way we
disappoint us in our churches and in others and threaten our
think they should, or (you fill in the blank)? God sees, He
ability to build and preserve commUNITY? For the answer to that
knows, and He rewards!
question, let’s look to the Word and to the One who serves as our ultimate example. Philippians 2:5-8: “Have this attitude in yourselves which
I believe that this is the key to commUNITY: to identify our expectations, humble ourselves, elevate the needs of others, and trust God with the results. And I do believe that we will receive the
was also in Christ Jesus, who, although He existed in the form of
benefits of commUNITY as we give them without condition. Now,
God, did not regard equality with God a thing to be grasped, but
go and serve others in the way you would like to be served!
emptied Himself, taking the form of a bond-servant, [and] being He humbled Himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross.”
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Help
his one word could change your life. You could ask God for help with anything in your life. You should be asking God for help more than you shouldn’t. Whether it be, “God, please wish me luck on my reading test,” or, “ God, please help my
grandma through her stroke,” your cries for help still matter. God makes your pleas for help His first priority because He loves us. He doesn’t care if you are asking Him to do something big or little; He will be overjoyed that you are asking Him to help you.
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It’s okay if you don’t know how to say something. Just get all the words out, and God will make sense of it all. It is okay if you don’t have anything to say. God understands. Don’t feel like you can’t ask anybody else besides God to help you. If you can’t ask God to do something, for Heaven’s sake, ask somebody! But you should also ask God for guidance. Read your Bible and pray every day. Remember, God made you special, and he loves you very much! Matthew 7:7-8 says, “Ask, and it shall be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives; the one who seeks finds; and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened.”
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Dr. Andrew Lee is professor of English at Lee University. He also serves as a coordinator for Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University. He and his wife Esmerelda have three children. and to explain to friends that getting out of debt and investing for the future must take priority over that fun trip to the Caribbean. To accomplish our financial goals and establish healthy financial habits, we may need to change how we think about money and how we handle money. We’ve all heard the definition of “insanity” as “continuing to do what you’ve always done, and expecting to get a different result.” So, here’s a novel idea that I hope you’ll try for yourself. Try making your budget by working “backwards” this time. Most people make a budget by listing all of their monthly expenses, and then seeing if there’s anything left over after all the bills are paid. If there is any money left over, only then do most people think of saving and investing. If the budget reveals there’s no money left over after all the bills are paid, only with this realization do they start to look at where they can cut expenses. Instead, try doing it backward by writing down the amount of money you want or need to save and invest and give each month, and then list your monthly expenses and try cutting as you go to make your saving/investing/giving numbers work. This prioritizes your own financial health (saving, investing, giving) instead of other people’s financial health (the mortgage company, the utility company, the cell phone company, the cable TV company, the credit card company). Obviously, I’m not suggesting you don’t pay your bills on time. Instead, I’m suggesting that by starting each month’s budget with your own financial priorities (building wealth for the future), you’re more likely to understand the need to make some sacrifices today by cutting your expenses in order to create a more financially secure tomorrow.
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by Charles G. Laws
ne of the basic themes of Ephesians is how the
the Internet and run across filthy language or obscenity?
believer must live. The walk of the believer with
The answer is obvious! Turn it off and change channels!
regard to their day-to-day language is given by
What does Paul mean by “coarse jesting”? Here, the word
Paul in Ephesians 5:4: “Nor should there be obscenity,
“jesting” means “joking.” Paul concludes this discussion in
foolish talk or coarse jesting, which are out of place, but
verse 5 by saying, “Be sure.” People who commit such sins
rather thanksgiving.”
give evidence of not being saved. They have no inheritance
The above includes what we say personally as well as what we listen to. I agree totally with freedom of speech,
in the Kingdom of Christ and of God. Continuing, let us look in the Old Testament at the
but we need to learn how to say what we would like to
book of Proverbs. The Book of Proverbs is one of the most
say without using filthy words and coarse language. There
practical books in the Bible. The book is written like a godly
are certain words that are considered vulgar. When I was
grandfather giving advice to his grandchildren. In the book, there are many topics pertaining to life. One of these is our speech and the words that we use. Our language should be pure and we should not allow vulgar words to be part of our vocabulary. In Proverbs 15:4, we read, “A wholesome tongue is a tree of life, but perverseness in it breaks the spirit.” We should be very careful of what we say in our daily conversation. Many times when we say the wrong thing we get ourselves in trouble. A word spoken in the wrong way to our neighbor may lose our neighbor
growing up, you did not say some of the words that already
and can ruin a good reputation, which has taken years to
exist or are becoming prevalent in our vocabulary in the
establish. Proverbs 21: 13 reads, “Whoever guards his mouth
spoken word as well as the written word and in social
and tongue keeps his soul from troubles.” A summary of
media. If I said one of these words at school or at home, I
our use of words is given in Proverbs 25:11: “A word fitly
was in trouble! God’s Word concerning language does not
spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver.”
change and it is still in affect today. The media, Internet, television, and smartphones are
It is up to us to choose carefully the words that we use in our day-to-day lives.
Christian do when they are watching television or surfing
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About The Author
major factors in the use of filthy language. What should the
Charles Laws, Retired Assoc. Prof. of Mathematics, CLSCC. He holds B.A. and M.A. degrees from the University of Tennessee. He enjoys chess, writing, walking, and music.
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ur pastor has been talking a lot lately about healing. It has taken me back several years to the times when I needed healing myself. You see, sometimes, God
decides to heal instantly or by taking us home to be with Him. Other times, He requires you to be obedient, take His Hand, and follow His directions, just like we read in 2 Kings Chapter 5. A messenger came to King Naaman, a leper, and told him
to dip in the Jordan River seven times. The waters would heal him and his skin would be back to normal. His healing took his obedience. Our obedience is the key to the process of our healing, and in it, we learn much along the way. The journey through our obedience may be difficult, but is utterly amazing the moment you look back and see what God has done. Shortly after my daughter was born, I woke up one morning with a swollen knee. It was so swollen I could hardly bend my leg to walk. I had two young children at home, and to not be able to walk was terrible for me. When I saw that the swelling and pain were not going to go away, I went to the doctor. He then referred me to an orthopedic surgeon, who began taking fluid off my knee, gave me a steroid shot, and ordered an MRI. Unfortunately, the report determined I had rheumatoid arthritis. He then referred me to a specialist, but even with insurance, I had to pay $300 up front for him to see me. For a young stay-at-home mom of two, this was impossible! What I do know is that when it seems impossible, you hand it over to a God. I remember laying in my bed, praying for other people I knew that needed healing. At the end of my prayer, I decided to pray for my knee. I said, “God, will you take this arthritis from me?” Suddenly, I felt a warming go through my entire body, and God spoke to my spirit and said, “Go run up and down your stairs!” I jumped out of my bed, and I did those things! I was healed in Jesus’ name! Now, when I pray for others who need healing, I pray knowing He is a God who Heals. Another time my healing came, it wasn’t instant. He came to me one day as I was withering away on my couch, wallowing in my depression. I had suffered and wrestled with this terrible thing for years. I missed a lot of life living in darkness! But suddenly, God came to me and said, “Get up
storm. When you are sucked into a pit of darkness, you miss all these things. It’s like being trapped in prison, and all of a sudden, the door opens and someone says, “You’re free to go!” The world becomes more precious, and your time with others becomes more meaningful. Your eyes begin to see things you never would have noticed before. You also begin to slow down and travel at a pace that no one else seems to understand. Did I enjoy wallowing in that deep dark pit for all those years? Of course not! It seems silly to say, but I am thankful for the dark time. I am able to see much more clearly now. The best part is helping others out of the same pit and writing about my pain to help others in their suffering. “Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God” (2 Corinthians 1:3-4).
start noticing things around me, like wind whipping through tall grass, a lovely flower, or the sound and smell of a summer
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and find me in each day.” So I did. I would look around and
Kelly Wells is a teacher assistant at Black Fox Elementary School. She attends Heritage Fellowship Church of God in McDonald, TN. Her hobbies include reading, writing and farming. She loves to share her testimony of how God exchanges Ashes for Beauty (Isaiah 61:3). You can contact her for your next ladies event at kellyhixson2@gmail.com.
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Cleveland Church Directory ACNA Emmanuel Fellowship Anglican Church (ACNA) 155 Inman Street East, Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 400-3307
Apostolic
First Apostolic Church 4355 Holiday Inn Express Way Cleveland, TN 37312 (229) 343-6880
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 Bellefounte Baptist Church 132 Bellfounte Rd NE, Cleveland, TN 37312 (423) 336-2312 Bethel Baptist Tabernacle 3165 Buchanan Rd SE, Cleveland, TN 37323 (423) 479-5820 Berean Baptist Church 2355 Bucks Pocket Rd SE, Old Fort, TN 37362 (423) 478-1697 Big Spring Baptist Church 1415 Hardwick St SE, Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 472-1101 Blue Springs Baptist Church 699 Blue Springs Church Rd SW, Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 472-0932 Candies Creek Church 294 Old Eureka Rd Charleston, TN 37310 (423) 479-3731 Cedar Springs Baptist Church 723 Cedar Springs Church Rd SE, Cleveland, TN 37323 (423) 479-5506 Center Point Baptist Church 1205 Lower River Rd NW Charleston, TN 37310 (423) 336-2133 Cleveland Cowboy Church 3040 Blythe Rd. Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 476-7936 Cloverleaf Baptist Church 2290 Waterlevel Highway Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 339-3617 Clingan Ridge Baptist Church 2412 Georgetown Road, NW Cleveland, TN 37312 (423) 472-3511 Church At Grace Point 2595 Old Freewill Rd NW, Cleveland, TN 37312 (423) 728-5050 Covenant Baptist Church
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249 Calhoun Rd SE, Cleveland, TN 37323 (423) 559-2653 Dalton Pike Baptist Church 3055 Benton Pike NE, Cleveland, TN 37323 (423) 472-7606 East Cleveland Baptist Church 1145 Arnold St NE, Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 472-8728 Echos of Mercy Baptist Church 535 Durkee Rd SE, Cleveland, TN 37323 (423) 715-9739 Elkmont Baptist Church 4030 Old Freewill Rd NW, Cleveland, TN 37312 (423) 479-4600 Emmanuel Baptist Church 1227 Powerline Dr NE, Cleveland, TN 37323 Farmland Community Church 1675 Greendale Dr. SE Cleveland, TN 37323 (423) 473-9891 First Baptist Church 1275 Stuart Road Cleveland, Tennessee 37312 (423) 709-9100 Galilee Baptist Church 665 Old Chattanooga Pike SW, Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 496-2019 Henegar Baptist Church 7423 Mouse Creek Rd. Cleveland, TN 37312 Hopewell Baptist Church 188 Old Georgetown Rd NW, Cleveland, TN 37312 (423) 479-3763 Lebanon Baptist Church 1411 Old Parksville Rd NE, Cleveland, TN 37323 (423) 479-6700 Macedonia Baptist Church 3119 Spring Place Rd SE, Cleveland, TN 37323 (423) 479-1713 Maple Street Baptist Church 1700 Maple St NE, Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 478-3622 Maranatha Baptist Church 453 Blue Springs Ln SE, Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 614-8991 Michigan Avenue Baptist Church 2741 Benton Pike NE, Cleveland, TN 37323 (423) 472-8891 Mt Carmel Baptist Church 7619 Blue Springs Rd, Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 479-1620 New Friendship Baptist Church 1344 Chatata Valley Rd NE, Cleveland, TN 37323 (423) 476-6007 North Cleveland Baptist Church 2815 Ocoee St N, Cleveland, TN 37312 (423) 476-8524 Oak Grove Baptist Church 4452 Bates Pike SE,
Cleveland, TN 37323 (423) 479-9125 Old Pathway Baptist Church 224 Rymer Rd NE, Cleveland, TN 37323 Parkway Baptist Church 185 Meadow Ln SE, Cleveland, TN 37323 (423) 339-5522 Philadelphia Baptist Church 910 30th St SE, Cleveland, TN 37323 Philippi Baptist Church 2325 Old Harrison Pike NW, Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 479-5385 Pleasant Grove Missionary Baptist Church 799 Inman Street East Cleveland, Tennessee 37311 (423) 476-4081 Public Church 850 17th St. NW Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 458-4405 Ridgeview Baptist Church 1501 S Ocoee St, Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 472-5119 Samples Memorial Baptist Church 371 Samples Chapel Rd SE, Cleveland, TN 37323 (423) 476-2329 Shenandoah Baptist Church 138 Osment Rd SE, Cleveland, TN 37323 (423) 339-0103 Shiloh Baptist Church 3406 Blair Rd NW, Cleveland, TN 37312 (423) 479-5755 Stuart Park Baptist Church 850 17th St NW, Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 472-6741 Tasso Baptist Church 164 Old Charleston Rd NE, Cleveland, TN 37312 (423) 559-2114 Temple Baptist Church 3070 Harrison Pike, Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 476-6813 Thompson Spring Baptist Church 5660 Bates Pike SE, Cleveland, TN 37323 (423) 790-1823 Union Baptist Church 797 Hughes Lake Rd SE, Cleveland, TN 37323 (423) 559-1720 Valley View Baptist Church 4657 Spring Place Rd SE, Cleveland, TN 37323 (423) 472-7707 Washington Avenue Baptist Church 1720 Perry St SE, Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 472-0489 Waterville Baptist Church 4555 Dalton Pike SE, Cleveland, TN 37323 (423) 472-5582 West Cleveland Baptist Church 1959 Westland Dr SW, Cleveland, TN 37311
(423) 472-8927 Westwood Baptist Church 4001 Georgetown Rd NW, Cleveland, TN 37312 (423) 472-1534 White Oak Baptist Church 2043 White Oak Valley Rd NW, Cleveland, TN 37312 (423) 559-2359
Catholic
St Therese Catholic Church 900 Clingan Ridge Dr NW, Cleveland, TN 37312 (423) 476-8123
Charismatic
Cleveland Christian Fellowship 695 S Ocoee St, Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 476-2642
Church of God
Agape Place Church of God 2611 Blue Springs Road SE Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 476-8691 Community Chapel Church of God 807 Blythe Ave SE Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 479-2143 Cornerstone Church of God 2823 Lee Hwy, Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 478-0006 Church of God Sanctified, Inc. 746 First Street N.E. Cleveland, TN. 37311 (423) 479-3895 East Cleveland Church of God 900 15th St NE Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 479-3389 Fellowship of Praise Church of God 931 Inman Street East Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 479-3121 Grace Community Church of God 4745 Mouse Creek Road NW, Cleveland, TN 37312. (423) 614-0708 Heritage Fellowship Church of God 4635 South Lee Hwy McDonald, TN 37353 (423) 476-6316 International Worship Center Centro Internacional de Adoraciรณn 533 Central Ave. NE, Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 476-1977 Kinser Church of God 141 Kinser Road Cleveland, TN 37323 (423) 476-7400 Lakeview Church of God 105 Pound Street SE Cleveland, TN 37323 (423)-790-5805 North Cleveland Church of God 335 11th St NE, Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 476-5513 Michigan Avenue Church of God 515 Minnis Road NE (423) 284-7573 Mt Olive Church of God
3522 Harrison Pike, Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 479-3381 Mt View Church of God 210 Roadway Dr SE, Cleveland, TN 37323 (706) 455-3528 Pine Hill Church of God 1484 Old Alabama Rd McDonald, TN 37353 (423) 488-0939 South Cleveland Church of God 1846 Volunteer Dr SW, Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 476-6382 Westmore Church of God 2412 Wolfe Dr NW, Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 479-3415
Church of God of Prophecy
Cleveland Spanish COGOP 2610 Grove Ave. Cleveland, TN 37312 (423) 473-7199 Durkee Road COGOP 201 Durkee Rd. Cleveland, TN 37312 (423) 472-4384 Keith Street Ministries COGOP 4000 Keith ST. NW Cleveland, TN 37312 (423) 476-2448 Peerless Road COGOP 3301 Peerless Rd. NW Cleveland, TN 37312 (423) 303-2680 Spring Place COGOP 2530 Spring Place Rd. Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 476-6414 Union Grove COGOP 533 Union Grove Rd Charleston, TN 37310 (423) 479-5357 Wildwood COGOP 140 Wildwood Ave Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 479-6584
The Church of God
The Church of God Jerusalem Acres 1826 Dalton Pike SE Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 472-1597
Disciples of Christ
First Christian Church 3625 N. Ocoee Street Cleveland, TN 37312 (423) 472-6682
Episcopal
Saint Luke’s Episcopal Church 320 Broad St NW, Cleveland, TN 37311
Lutheran
First Lutheran Church 195 McIntire Ave NE, Cleveland, TN 37312 (423) 472-6811
Latter-day Saints
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 4200 Pryor Rd N.E. Cleveland, TN 37312 (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 Pleasant Grove UMC 3043 Pleasant Grove Church Rd SW Cleveland, TN 37311 Red Hill United Methodist Church 527 Red Hill Valley Road SE Cleveland, TN 37323 (423) 728-5413 South Cleveland United Methodist 1165 Church St SE, Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 507-5760 Tasso United Methodist 1106 Tasso Ln NE, Cleveland, TN 37312 (423) 479-4457 Trinity United Methodist Church 731 1st St SE, Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 614-7900 Valley Head Methodist Church 920 Mouse Creek Rd NW, Cleveland, TN 37312 (423) 472-0575 Wesley Memorial Methodist 3405 Peerless Rd NW, Cleveland, TN 37312 (423) 472-9578
Pentecostal
Faith Memorial Church 910 17th St NW, Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 476-6281 First United Pentecostal Church 4095 Peerless Rd NW, Cleveland, TN 37312 (423) 476-9436 Full Gospel House of Prayer 1500 Wildwood Ave. Cleveland, TN Set Free Christian Fellowship 1175 King Edwards Ave. Cleveland, TN
Nazarene
Cleveland First Church Of The Nazarene 2712 Henderson Ave. Cleveland, TN 37312 423-472-7371 New Hope Church of the Nazarene 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 6315 Mouse Creek Road NW, Cleveland, TN 37312 (423) 476-8133 Cleveland Community Chapel 1823 Forest Ridge Dr. Cleveland, TN 37311 Cleveland Cornerstone Church 533 Broad St NW, Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 479-1775 Cornerstone Family Church 4997 N. Lee Highway Cleveland, TN 37312 (423) 380-9160 Community Hall Church 1305 6th Street Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 472 2178 Dwelling Place Church International 523 Urbane Rd. NE Cleveland, TN 37312 (423) 790-5200 Evening Light Gospel 200 20th St SE Cleveland, TN 37311 Fairhaven Ministry Center 1807 Blythe Ave. SE, Cleveland TN, 37311 Freedom Fellowship Church 3555 Blue Springs Rd, Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 478-0654 God’s Family Fellowship 197 Neely Circle NE Cleveland, TN 37312 (423) 790-7533 Graceway Chapel 221 14th St NW, Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 728-2226 International House of Fire 1701 South Lee Hwy Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 790-0772 The Journey Church 3191 South Lee Hwy, McDonald, TN 37353 (423) 728-4100 Living By Faith Ministries 183 1st Street NW Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 457-9072 Living Word Church 930 25th Street, NW Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 339-3028 or The Net Church Bradley Square 12 200 Paul Huff Pkwy Cleveland, TN 37312 New Life Bible Church 155 S Ocoee St, Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 472-3882 Restoration Fellowship 211 Trewhitt Dr SE, Cleveland, TN 37323 (423) 479-4249 The Simple Gospel 850 Elrod St SE Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 650-9572 Shema Israel Ministry 850 Elrod St SE Cleveland, TN 37311
423-994-8553 The Sanctuary 1203 Smith Dr. Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 478-2843 Tasso Christian Church 1135 Tasso Lane, Cleveland, TN 37312 (423) 479-2705 The TRIBE 125 Inman St E Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 380-8802 United Christian Church 2200 Peerless Rd NW, Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 479-4277 Unity Christian Ministries 2419 Georgetown Rd NW Cleveland, TN 37312 (423) 473-9338 Walker Valley Community 787 Lauderdale Memorial Hwy Cleveland, TN 37312 (423) 336-9696
Presbyterian
Charleston Cumberland Presbyterian Church 8267 N Lee Hwy, Cleveland, TN 37312 (423) 336-5004 First Cumberland Presbyterian 161 2nd St NE, Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 476-6751 First Presbyterian Church 433 N Ocoee St, Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 476-5584 Flint Springs Cumberland Presbyterian Church 515 Flint Springs Rd Cleveland TN. 37323 (423) 284-6397 Prospect United Cumberland Presbyterian Church 310 New Murraytown Rd. NW, Cleveland, TN 37312 (423) 476-6181 St James Cumberland Presbyterian 151 Short St NE, Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 472-5762 Trinity Presbyterian PCA 1780 Stuart Rd. NE, Cleveland, TN 37312 (423) 559-9595
Seventh Day Adventist
Bowman Hills Adventist 300 Westview Dr NE Cleveland, TN 37312 Cleveland Fellowship Church 211 Trewhitt Drive Cleveland, TN 37323 (423) 400-7054 East Cleveland Seventh-Day 801 Howard Circle SE Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 476-9299 Ladd Springs Seventh-Day 5860 Bates Pike SE Cleveland, TN 37323 (423) 476-1889
Zion Assembly
Zion Assembly Church of God 5512 Waterlevel Hwy, Cleveland, TN 37323 (423) 476-3337
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Baptist
Antioch Baptist Church 218 Canal St. Athens, TN 37303 423-745-3332 Central Baptist 13 Nash Dr. Athens, TN 37303 423-745-0400 Clearwater Baptist 964 County Rd. Athens, TN 37303 423-744-7147 Clear Springs Baptist Church 653 County Road 100 Athens, TN 37303 423-745-3128 Covenant Baptist 241 County Rd Athens, TN 37303 423-263-1569 East Athens Baptist 301 Central Ave Athens, TN 37303 423-745-1394 Fairview Baptist 251 County Rd. 128 Athens, TN 37303 423-649-0346 First Baptist 305 Ingleside Athens, TN 37303 423-745-5441 First Bible Baptist 1819 Old Niota Athens, TN 37303 423-745-0765 Freedom Baptist 2207 Velma Rd Athens, TN 37303 423-746-0193 Genesis Baptist Church 111 Elizabeth Street Athens, TN 37303 423-506-7240 Mount Pleasant Baptist 414 Chester St. Athens, TN 37303 423-745-6510 Idelwild Baptist 118 County Road Athens, TN 37303 423-746-0002 Lakeview Baptist 182 County Road 126 Athens, TN 37303 423-745-0451 Mount Pleasant Baptist 414 Chester St. Athens, TN 37303 423-745-6510 Mount Verd Baptist 251 County Rd 249 Athens, TN 37303 423-507-1286 New Hopewell Baptist 197 County Rd Athens, TN 37303 423-744-0940 New Zion Baptist 393 County Rd 616 Athens, TN 37303
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423-263-9841 North Athens Baptist 402 Tellico Ave Athens, TN 37303 423-745-3813 Oak Grove Baptist 1212 County Rd. 100 Athens, TN 37303 423-744-9986 Parkway Baptist 1701 Velma Rd Athens, TN 37303 423-745-9709 Rocky Mount Baptist 1002 Rocky Mount Rd Athens, TN 37303 423-745-8758 Rogers Creek Baptist 510 County Rd 180 Athens, TN 37303 423-744-0295 Short Creek Baptist 892 County Rd. 50 Athens, TN 37303 423-336-5089 South Liberty Baptist 505 County Rd 655 Athens, TN 37303 423-745-5124 Union Hill Baptist 258 County Rd Athens, TN 37303 423-745-1241 Unity Baptist 162 County Rd 750 Athens, TN 37303 423-744-0420 Valley View Baptist 323 County Rd 370 Athens, TN 37303 423-745-5159 West End Baptist 803 Clark St. Athens, TN 37303 423-744-8274 West View Baptist 2707 Highway 39 Athens, TN 37303 423-745-2193
Catholic
St. Mary Catholic Church 1291 E. Madison Ave. Athens, TN 37303 423-745-4277
Christian
Athens Christian Church 802 S Matlock Ave Athens, TN 37303 423-333-5085
Church of God
Aoh Church Of God 501 Ohio St Athens, TN 37303 423-745-1279 Boyd Memorial First Church of God 1130 N Congress Parkway Athens, TN 37303 423-453-3175 First Church of God 200 Fisher St. Athens, TN 37303
423-887-5855 Woodward Church of God 507 Woodward Ave Athens, TN 37303 423-745-1618
Church of God Of Prophecy
City Park Chapel COGOP 714 S Matlock Avenue Athens, TN 37303 423-716-8817
Community
Christ Community Church 14 Congress Parkway S. Athens, TN 37303 423-745-8185
Latter-day Saints
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 508 Cedar Springs Rd Athens, TN 373 423-745-0102
Nazarene
Athens Church of the Nazarene 1908 W. Madison Ave. Athens, TN 37303 423-744-3017
Episcopal
St Paul Episcopal Church 123 S. Jackson St. Athens, TN 37303 423-745-2224
Lutheran
Athens Lutheran Church 710 Forrest Ave. Athens, TN 37303 423-745-9419
Methodist
Allen Memorial UMC 800 Decatur Pike Athens, TN 37303 423-745-1560 Keith Memorial UMC 600 W Madison Ave. Athens, TN 37371 423-745-2612 Piney Grove UMC 767 County Rd. 750 Athens, TN 37303 423-462-2130 Riceville UMC 2519 Cindy St Athens, TN 37303 423-462-2130 St. Mark Ame Zion Methodist 707 N. Jackson St Athens, TN 37303 Tranquility UMC 135 County Rd. 177 Athens, TN 37303 423-334-3062 Trinity UMC 100 E. College St Athens, TN 37303 423-745-0452 Vine Grove UMC 517 County Rd. 778 Athens, TN 37303 423-507-5760
Non-Denominational
Ascension Life 935 Rocky Mount Rd Athens, TN 37303 423-829-5102 Athens Christian Church 802 S Matlock Avenue Athens, TN 37303 (423) 333-5085 Christian Freedom Worship Center 109 Cherry St Athens, TN 37303 423-745-8999 Calvary Tabernacle of God 2820 Hwy 11 Athens, TN 37303 423-744-7159 Christian Community Church 190 Congress Parkway Athens, TN 37303 423-453-7111 Family Worship Center 250 County Rd 378 Athens, TN 37303 423-744-0774 Redemption To The Nations Church 2329 Clearwater Rd Athens, TN 37303 423-745-7575 Liberty Church 3328 Hwy 11 Athens, TN 37303 423-745-9248 Overcoming Faith Christian 14 Carter Rd Athens, TN 37303 423-745-3105 Restoration Church 3115 Hwy 39 Athens, TN 37303 423-745-7777 Sanctuary 9 S. Kilgore St. Athens, TN 37303 423-745-8900
Pentecostal
Apostolic Lighthouse 725 Leveck Street Athens, TN 37303 Miracle Deliverance Tabernacle 245 County Rd 677, Riceville, TN 37370 423-745-3787
Presbyterian
First United Presbyterian Church 321 N. Jackson St. Athens, TN 37303 423-744-9073 Freedman Chapel C.P.C.A. 415 Cleveland Ave. Athens, TN 37303 423-252-0159 Mars Hill Presbyterian 205 N. Jackson St Athens, TN 37303 423-745-1403
Seventh-Day Adventist
Seventh-Day Adventist 230 New Englewood Rd Athens, TN 37303 423-745-2335
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by Jeff Frazier
ith the advent of modern technology,
In other words, we might know all about our child’s
particularly smart devices, today’s Christian
Facebook and Twitter accounts, but do most of us check
parent is challenged with the task of knowing
to see whether or not they have engaged in other social
where their children are, even while physically inside the
forums? Have we even heard of some of them? Would
home. The virtual world in which we now operate as a
we know how to check? In all likelihood, some of you
society has permeated every facet of our lives, and it has
have already drawn a blank as we consider the answers to
the unfortunate ability to take us and our loved ones to
those questions.
dark, unsafe places. It is indeed unsettling to consider the
We are also faced with the challenge of grandparent
possibility of our young ones’ being exposed to unsavory
involvement. If you are like me, neither my parents nor
content on the web or fall victim to an online predator who
in-laws have any idea how technology works. Admittedly,
masquerades as another child.
most of my generation is also somewhat lost amidst a sea of
As parents, we must obviously set limits and guidelines
zeros and ones, and we are just thankful for DVRs that no
for our kids with regard to the time they spend online,
longer require us to set that extremely annoying, flashing
whether it be gaming, chatting with friends, or watching
digital clock. However, our parents typically possess little to
streaming content; that part is self-evident. The portion less
no knowledge of anything electronic beyond their cordless
apparent is how we can stay abreast of the constant influx
phones and flat-screen TVs. At best, their babysitting skills
of new technologies and media platforms that are emerging
are only three-dimensional and do not extend to the virtual
on a seemingly
world where our children often go. Therefore, any time they
everyday basis
are away from us is an opportunity for them to go places
and invading our cyberspace.
they should not dare even enter. As troubling as all of this can be, Christians can rest assured that our Heavenly Father already knew this time would come and that we would need His help and guidance. As tempting as it is for me to create a list of bullet points that have worked for my family, some of our methods may or may not work for you in your particular situation. What I can wholeheartedly recommend is asking the Lord how to handle it. There is no substitute for prayer and reading God’s word when seeking answers to life’s most difficult questions. Only He can lead and guide us
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About The Author
through life’s most challenging journeys.
Jeff Frazier is a native resident of Cleveland who has been proclaiming the Gospel for 18 years and was ordained in 2010. He and his family attend Philadelphia Missionary Baptist Church, where Brother Jeff teaches the Adult Sunday School class. He and his wife also minister once a month at Signature Health Care (since 2007).
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The Perfect Gift
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by Leslie Bennett
aise your hand if you are one of those people who
exhausted from the struggle. The truth is, I have received
was completely finished with your Christmas
some awesome gifts that were so beautifully wrapped that I
shopping in July. I commend you for it, but I am not
felt like they were almost too pretty to open. I have come to
one of those people. I have even been known to purchase a gift or two on Christmas Eve: not because I enjoy last-
realize that it is the gift itself that matters the most. The most precious gift ever given had no fancy
minute shopping, but because I have a problem purchasing
wrappings. In fact, this gift was “wrapped in swaddling
gifts for people.
clothes, lying in a manger” (Luke 2:12). His name was Jesus!
Please don’t get me wrong. I love giving gifts, but I
He lived a perfect, sinless life, died on a cross, spent
struggle with selecting just the right gift. I want to please
three days in a tomb, and rose again. He offers forgiveness
the receiver so badly that I overthink everything. Will they
for our sins and a peace the world does not understand. He gives us an abundance of joy in our hearts and loves us with an unconditional love. He blesses us with hope for the future and promises us a home in Heaven. There is no other gift that compares to this one. Jesus was born in a simple manger “because there was no room for them in the inn” (Luke 2:7), but He came to offer eternal life. “For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord” (Romans 6:23). Jesus is the true meaning of Christmas! He is the perfect gift for every man, woman, boy, and girl. “For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life” (John 3:16).
like this? Will it fit? Do they have one of these already? Is
Scripture tells us that “all have sinned and fall short of
this practical? Will they use this? Can I find this cheaper
the glory of God” (Romans 3:23). Jesus is the only way to
somewhere else? Will I find something I like better? Am
God. He said, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life; no
I buying this just because I like it? Should I just get a gift
one comes to the Father, but through Me” (John 14:6).
card? And on and on and on…
We can’t earn salvation, but it is available to us through
Can you tell that Christmas shopping really stresses
the gift of Jesus Christ. You must believe you are a sinner
me out? And then, there is the problem with gift wrapping.
and that Christ died for you. Repent of your sins and ask
Should I purchase boxes or gift bags? Do I need to buy
His forgiveness. He loves you and knows the sincerity of
ribbons or bows? Is the thinner paper prettier, or the foil
your heart. The perfect gift is available to you today if you
paper? Are the tie-on name tags better, or the stick-on kind?
will only accept Him.
I love, but I don’t always know their preference in gift wrap. By the time Christmas actually gets here, I am totally
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About The Author
I enjoy presenting beautifully wrapped gifts to those Leslie Bennett is a kindergarten assistant at Michigan Avenue School. She is a member of First Baptist Church and sings in the adult choir. She manages a blog at ohyesshedid.org.
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Five Healthy Habits
(From A 93 Year-Old Sweetheart) nock, knock! Who’s there? Hatch. Hatch who? God bless you, but cover your mouth next time! Unfortunately, as our kids enter this world, they don’t arrive with personal “how-to” instructions. Can you imagine it? Your little boy arrives on your doorstep (in an Amazon delivery box, of course!) and tucked neatly beside him are step-by-step instructions on how to answer all his questions, respond to all his needs, and nurture him perfectly into adulthood. Wouldn’t that be wonderful? Well, that’s not how it happens. The good news is we, as parents, can dig into God’s “how-to” Book of instructions and teach, lead, and guide them in the right direction! Proverbs 22:6 says plainly, “Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he shall not depart from it.” I have noticed, nonetheless, that some parents neglect to teach even the smallest of the healthiest habits. Last week, I had breakfast with a 93-year-old resident at the local nursing home. Twice, she has been crowned the “Sweetheart” of their facility. Words fail me when I try to describe her beauty, wisdom, and grace. An unapologetic, deep-rooted Christian, she had this to say about the healthy habits we should be exercising and teaching our children: The woman with an issue of blood (Matthew 9:20-22) got down on her knees and crawled to touch the Savior. That’s humility, humbleness. We need to teach habits of humility and humbleness. Saying “Excuse me” or “I’m sorry” goes a long way because everything tastes better with a little sugar on it. My mother also taught us to look someone in the eye when speaking. It shows respect. It says “I see you and I respect what you are saying”. And even when you don’t have anything good to say about someone...because not everyone is as sweet as I am...don’t
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say anything. Your words get to the future before you do so make sure you teach your children to speak words of faith and words of love. So, there you have it! Did you catch all 5 healthy habits we should be teaching our kids? Practice Humility. “...its wages are riches and honor and life” Proverbs 22:4 (NIV).
Show Respect. “Show respect to the aged; honor the presence of an elder; fear your God. I am God” Leviticus 19:32 (MSG). If you don’t have anything nice to say, don’t say anything! “Watch the way you talk. Let nothing foul or dirty come out of your mouth. Say only what helps, each word a gift” Ephesians 4:29 (MSG). Speak words of faith. God speaking: “...for I will hasten my word to perform it” Jeremiah 1:12 (KJV). Speak words of love. “Your life must be controlled by love, just as Christ loved us...” Ephesians 5:2 (GNT).
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by Sheriee Moneak
Sheriee Moneak is the author of 101 Ways to Ruin the Enemy’s Plans for Your Life (available on Amazon.com). Originally from Birmingham, AL, she’s an encourager who is currently pursuing a career as a dental hygienist.
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The Story of a Miracle
oneyBaked Ham opened in Cleveland on December 19,
franchise was offered to us, and after a couple of weeks of
2012. Allow that to sink in for a minute. December. The
prayer, we accepted the opportunity. It was important that
holidays. One of the most profound seasonal business-
we open in 2012, so moving at a very fast pace, we signed our
es in the country. Half of the year’s sales are in the months of
franchise agreement, formed our LLC, trained, and opened the
November and December, and half of December’s sales are the
store, all while continuing to work our full-time jobs.
two days before Christmas. I have often described it as being
The business exceeded our expectations, and in January of
dropped into the middle of a forest fire that is fully engaged.
2014, we announced our retirement from Olin Corporation. On
We survived it and learned a lot, and Cleveland has been
March 1, with 34 years of service for me and 35 years of service
good to HoneyBaked Ham. My husband and I had long careers
for Marty, we retired on the same day and poured our heart
at Olin Corporation in Charleston, with more than 30 years of
and soul into the business. Later that year, at the HoneyBaked
service at the time we opened the store. Our son, Craig, had
annual conference, we were awarded Rookie of the Year, along
graduated from Lee University in 2004 and had worked for the
with food, safety, and customer service accolades. In 2016, I
same company for eight years. We convinced him to become
was appointed to serve on the Franchise Advisory Council, a
the general manager so that we could continue to work at Olin.
six-member committee that serves as a liaison between more
But first, I’ll tell you how we reached a decision to open a HoneyBaked franchise in Cleveland. I had stood in line at the
than 200 franchise stores and corporate leadership. We are deeply honored to grace holiday tables in Bradley
local Bi-Lo to buy a ham and encouraged the young lady to
and the surrounding counties. A gift of a HoneyBaked ham tells
tell HoneyBaked corporate that they needed to open a store in
the recipient that they are truly special, and when a Honey-
Cleveland because “I would support it.” I didn’t know at that
Baked ham is the centerpiece of the holiday table, the hostess is
time that HoneyBaked had already looked at our local market
telling her family that they are loved and they matter. We have
for the past year and determined that they wanted to open a
been blessed beyond measure to be a part of a business that
store in Cleveland in 2012.
brings families together. Our own family experienced a trans-
When the February 2012 ad in the local newspaper solicited interest, I responded to the survey and received a call a couple of days later. After a few telephone conversations, we were invited to visit the corporate office in Alpharetta in June for a
formation in 2018 that reminded us of just how good God is. “Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you” (John 14:27). In early June of 2018, I felt an urge to make an appointment
discovery day, a day that gave us the opportunity to meet with
with Dr. James Marcum, a world-renowned cardiologist with
the corporate leadership. At the end of the day, the Cleveland
Chattanooga Heart Institute—for my husband. The thought
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occurred to me multiple times in my waking hours, but I was busy, and he was busy. He had never been to a cardiologist, was in seemingly perfect health, was very active, rarely sick, and had never had surgery or even been in the hospital. I delayed for a few weeks, and then I started to wake in the early morning hours—3 or 4 a.m.—and my first thought would be, “You’ve got to make an appointment for him.” So I scheduled an appointment. At first, he complained that I didn’t need to do that because he was active, felt good, and had no symptoms of anything wrong. I told him I would go with him to the appointment to help him be more accepting of the idea. We saw Dr. Marcum on July 20, 2018. The in-office visit went well, the EKG was perfect, and everything sounded good, so Dr. Marcum said he typically didn’t go further unless the patient just really wanted to do so. I asked what the next step would be, and he said he would order a stress test. I told him I couldn’t really explain it, but we needed to take the next step for my peace of mind. A stress test was scheduled for the following Wednesday. Marty wasn’t nervous about the stress test because in his 35 years at Olin, he had always done exceptionally well on his annual stress test. After his test on July 25, he said he had not done well, becoming very breathless during the evaluation. A couple of hours later, Dr. Marcum’s office called him, saying that they wanted to see him back in the office two days later, on Friday, to talk about his results. That evening, I told him he should probably start to mentally prepare himself for the possibility that this was going to lead to something very serious. When Dr. Marcum walked into the room on Friday, he quickly got to the results of the stress test. Indeed, he wanted to go further with testing and scheduled an arteriogram for Friday, August 10. A procedure that was expected to take 45 minutes was done in 11 minutes. Dr. Sam Ledford delivered the news: seven blockages, two at 100%, two at 90%, two at 80%, and one, the “widow-maker,” at 50%. Open-heart coronary bypass surgery was necessary, with five bypasses required to repair the blocked arteries. We met with Dr. James Zellner at Memorial Hospital on August 30 and scheduled the surgery for Monday, September 17. We saw the goodness of God as we watched the video when we previewed the surgery with Dr. Zellner. As the radioactive dye lit up the arteries, we could see the blockages as the blood flow hit stopping points. Within seconds, the capillaries that his heart had grown to facilitate collateral blood flow would light up, taking the much-needed blood to the heart, like a tree that grows roots to find water. Both Dr. Ledford and Dr. Zellner confirmed that if he had encountered a coronary incident, he would have dropped right where he stood and could not have been transported to the hospital quickly enough. He would have been gone in an instant.
Our closest friends were nervous about the span of time before the surgery would be done, but we both felt confidence in the staff and the care at Memorial Hospital, so the three weeks we had to prepare for the surgery gave us time to get the word out to our family, friends, neighbors, church, and our customers. All those contacts reached out to their families, friends, neighbors, and churches. HoneyBaked corporate affiliates and other franchise owners shared the news in their circles, so by the time we arrived at Memorial Hospital on Monday, September 17, thousands of prayers had been lifted on our behalf. One of my favorite quotes of all time is by Alfred Lord Tennyson: “More things are wrought by prayer than this world dreams of.” I cannot explain the overwhelming peace that Craig and I felt as we watched him be taken to surgery. Because of an emergency surgery, we were delayed until 3:30 in the afternoon, but the surgery was complete by 7:30. It was expected that he would be in cardiac ICU for two or three days, but he was up eating breakfast at 5 a.m. the next morning and was out of ICU at 2 p.m. 72 hours after the surgery started on Monday, we were pulling into the driveway at home. His recovery and cardiac rehabilitation at Tennova were nothing less than remarkable. When I tried to explain the peace and confidence we all felt that the surgery would go well and he would recover, I could not find the words, except to say that the thousands of prayers that were prayed on his behalf gave us the peace that the world cannot explain, the peace that only God can give. I will forever be glad that I listened to that urging in my spirit and thankful that God spoke to me. I am certain that the whispers at 4 a.m. were the Holy Spirit getting my attention because it was then that I finally decided to act. So, through God’s tender grace and mercy, my husband is here to enjoy our precious family and continue to help Craig and me with our business. His tremendous support of my role as president of the Board of Trustees for Tennessee Christian Preparatory School has been invaluable. When I was appointed to serve on the Franchise Advisory Council for HoneyBaked, he cheered me on. I can’t imagine life without him by my side: the “Pop” that is adored by our four grandchildren and makes their “Gimmy” complete.
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TikTok And Fathers by Matthew Dennis
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n case you have not noticed, TikTok is blowing up and
primarily get our sense of identity from our fathers. That is
has consistently been in the top 10 for app downloads in
why one of the major issues of our generation is identity.
the past year. I bought into the fever because my brothers
In his book Not Forsaken, Louie Giglio says, “The most
and I enjoy making funny videos, so we saw this as another
important thing about you is what you think about when
way to have fun doing what we enjoy. So what does TikTok
you think of God” (24). He goes on from there to affirm that
have to do with fathers?
God is first and foremost our Father. The truth is, God is
I have noticed a sad trend scrolling through the
the only perfect Father, and it is only from Him that we can
infamous “for you” page. Many teens are dealing with pain from not having fathers in their lives. I have seen TikToks of fatherless teens making jokes to ease their pain, as well as TikToks of people who are honest about the pain of not having a dad there to be at their games, teach them how to play ball, play music with them, etc. My heart broke as I was reminded that many fathers are absent from the home. To make matters worse, fatherhood is not celebrated in our society. Turn on any television show and the father is usually a dork who is not in tune at all to the needs of his family. Thankfully, I was blessed to have an amazing dad. My
get our identity. Earthly fathers will let us down, but the
mother did not have a good father figure growing up and
Heavenly Father will always be there. Even if your earthly
was able to tell me what it was like to grow up in that kind
father was not there, your Heavenly Father has been there,
of situation. Although I have a good dad, imagining what
cheering you on, every step of the way. Our healing begins
it would be like not to have him in my life breaks my heart
when we begin to approach God as our Father. Seek out a
for those who did not have a good dad. Why is this father
mentor or someone who can teach you what it means to see
thing such an issue? One of the things that is most affecting
God as your Father. “See what kind of love the Father has
this generation’s view of God is the absence and lack of
given to us, that we should be called children of God; and so
celebration of good fathers. Some have referred to this
we are” (1 John 3:1a).
More than any other title in Scripture, Jesus referred to God as Father. Mothers are very important, but we
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generation as “fatherless.” Matthew Dennis is currently serving as a children’s pastor and one of the college ministry leaders at The Grace Point in Cleveland, TN. You can follow him at awakenpurpose.wordpress.com.
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Playing Santa
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by Pete Vanderpool
itting in my office on the afternoon of December 23, I got
might never see his kids again. I remember the grandma who was
a call from a friend who was the manager of a downtown
having trouble convincing her 4-year-old granddaughter that she
mall in Appleton, Wisconsin. She wanted me to portray
should use the potty on a regular basis. I remember several 3-day-
Santa that evening. I argued that I was unqualified, but to no avail.
old babies and one 98-year-old lady who had never set in Santa’s
Her argument concluded with, “Look. All you have to do is put on
lap. I remember a retired minister who appeared daily close by
the red suit, hang on the beard, and sit in the chair. How hard can
the Santa set at a time when I had a terrible crew and needed
that be?”
encouragement, which he gave with powerful, silent prayer.
It only took three hours to find the answer to that question.
I have dealt with kids with lists over 50 items long. I love to
With only about an hour left until closing, I left the chair and
ask if they know whose birthday we are celebrating (which they
walked toward the center of the mall. A boy of about 12 was
usually know), and then, with three fingers raised, I ask how many
standing, leaning on the wall of the aisle. His right foot was
presents he got (which they often don’t know). I then ask if they
placed flat on the wall behind him. He was dressed as you would
have toys they don’t play with anymore but that are still working
expect in late December in Wisconsin. He wore a down jacket,
toys. They always do. I suggest they clean them up and take them
jeans, boots, and a well-worn Schneider Trucking Company
to the local fire station for distribution to kids who might not have
orange ball cap. I asked him if he was ready for Christmas. He
anything to play with.
said he was. I asked him what he wanted for Christmas. He said,
Sometimes, the answer to these situations is simply a hug.
“I want my dad to come home. My mom says he
Sometimes, it’s an encouraging word or two. My strength comes
never comes home anymore.”
daily from my prayer that the love of God shine through me and
Now, I knew about Schneider Trucking Company drivers. They are referred to as overthe-road drivers, which means they can be in California one day, Arizona a couple of days
find a response in the child and the family. I have always told my employer that I don’t care how long the line is; if a kid wants to talk, we’ll talk. I may be the only person who has the time
later, New York a few days after that, and back
at that moment to wrap the child in God’s
to California again. But what do you say
love when they need it the most. I’ve never
to a boy whose mom had expressed her
had a parent complain when it’s their child that is getting the attention. And every
desire for her husband to be home
child that visits this Santa has an equal
nights and weekends?
opportunity to share.
The statement from my friend reared its ugly head for the first
Mall Santas put in many hours:
time. “How hard can that be?” It
some filled with nothing, some filled
would not be the last time. In fact,
with tears, and some with laughter,
over the last 28 years, it has reared
but all filled with the joy of knowing
its ugly head many times. But from
that a child, a family, or a group
those appearances have come many
of friends has found someone who genuinely cares about them. If they
heartwarming stories, heartbreaking
don’t, they won’t last long in the role
stories, and a few humorous ones.
of Santa. Kids know!
I remember a girl, obviously old beyond her years, who had lost her mom recently. I remember a soldier who he was headed back to Afghanistan and
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looked across the set and commented that
For over 25 years, Pete Vanderpool has charmed and counseled thousands of folks, young and old, in his role as Santa Claus. As a storyteller, he entertains, teaches, informs and captivates the imagination, and has identified the need to encourage others to recognize and find relevance in their stories. pete@petevanderpool.com
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The Power Of A Loving Touch
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by Evelyn Bathe
ouch is our first language. When we are born, we are bathed
Suddenly, she says to her husband, “Honey, when we were first
in touch. Communication through touch is the centerpiece
married, we sat close to each other like that couple. We don’t do
of our relationships being established, first, with our parents
that anymore.” Her husband is quiet for a moment, then replies, “I
and immediate family, and then, with playmates, school friends, and beyond. It is a proven fact that children who were deprived of
haven’t moved.” Reclaiming the gifts of touch can go a long way to restoring and
loving touch during the first two years of their lives had multiple
nurturing marital relationships. There are many ways a couple can
far-reaching and long-standing problems well into adulthood and
strive to get the power of loving touches back into their marriage,
even for the rest of their lives.
but it will take a focused, decisive effort. Purpose that you will hug
Perhaps, because of the way we were touched as infants and children, our ability to give loving touches and our need to be touched were affected. Some people seem to have a higher need
more often, give back rubs, give foot rubs, and hold hands. In the Gospels, we are given several examples of people who seek for Jesus to touch them. Parents wanted Jesus to touch their
for touch while others may have a low-touch capacity. A married couple would be wise to determine each other’s need for loving touches and make a concerted effort to meet the need. A loving touch is enough to change everything. Touch builds trust and cooperation and gives confidence and encouragement. Touching improves mood and reduces stress. Touch creates an emotional bond. It can communicate sympathy and approval. It will make a world of difference in your marriage. Researchers at the University of Virginia conducted experiments to see how the brain reacts to pain when a person is alone or holding the hand of a loved one. When alone, the areas of the brain processing danger lit up. When holding the hand of a loved one, the brain relaxed. An electric shock was given to the ankles of wives in
children. People came to him in droves, wanting a touch from
happy, committed relationships. The women were noticeably
Him. Most notably, the woman who touched the hem of Jesus’
apprehensive. Brain images registered their anxiety before, and
garment was healed, and Jesus was well aware that power had
their pain level during, the shocks. Then, they were shocked again,
been released from His being. I believe these examples show how
this time holding their loving husband’s hand. The same test
powerful a loving touch can be. As we touch Jesus and His love,
produced a significantly lower response throughout the brain. In
grace, and power are released in us, it will be much more natural
troubled relationships, this protective effect didn’t occur. If you’re
for us to release that same powerful touch to others, especially to
in a healthy marital relationship, holding your spouse’s hand is
our spouses!
enough to subdue your blood pressure, ease your response to stress, improve your health, and soften physical pain.
Ephesians 4:2-3 gives some good marital advice: “Always be humble and gentle. Be patient with each other, making allowance
When a couple is first married, there is a lot of touch in the
for each other's faults because of your love. Make every effort to
beginning—holding hands, etc. As time goes on, touching becomes
keep yourselves united in the Spirit, binding yourselves together
less frequent and eventually tapers off to where at times, it is
with peace.” Well, that phrase, “binding yourselves together,” sure
nonexistent. It reminds me of the humorous story of a married
sounds like a nice, warm hug to me!
young couple in a passing car who are obviously in love because the girl is sitting very close to her boyfriend. The wife wonders where that feeling of closeness and being in love has gone.
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About The Author
couple traveling down the road in their vehicle. The wife notices a Evelyn Bathe is the wife of Joseph, mother of Jonathan, and grandmother of Brooklyn and Jackson. She has been a speaker for youth, women, and marriage conferences and served in various Christian ministries. Evelyn and her husband retired from pastoring and presently attend Peerless Road Church in Cleveland. Follow Evelyn’s blog at evelyntbathe.wordpress com.
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If your role as a caregiver has left you feeling lonely and isolated, these tips can help you find balance again. by Jason Gibson
ecoming a caregiver for an older family member can be
with them, a great place to start learning more is the local area
rewarding. Providing one-on-one support to someone
agency on aging. This nonprofit agency designed to address the
who cared for you as a child may allow the two of you
needs of older adults often maintains connections with senior
to build meaningful memories during what is often a difficult time. The downside of family caregiving, however, is that it can
living communities and transportation services. 2. Reconnect with friends and loved ones: Having a strong
be isolating, especially if the senior has challenges that make it
social network is good for your mental and physical well-being.
tough for them to leave the house.
If you’ve lost touch with your support system while you’ve
How Do Caregivers Become Isolated?
been busy caregiving, make a list of individuals you want to
While it usually doesn’t happen overnight, caregivers often
reconnect with. Call one or two people a day to catch up. Let
find themselves isolated and alone as time goes on. It usually starts gradually. The caregiver gives up a few favorite hobbies or social organizations they just don’t have time for. As the senior loved one’s condition worsens, the family member gives up more and more. They often fail to realize how lonely they’ve become until considerable time has passed. Here are two more reasons a family caregiver may become isolated: 1. Sense of obligation: Adult children and spouses who are caregivers might feel a strong sense of obligation when it comes to taking care of their family member. This leads them to think no one else can provide the quality of care their loved one they may decline the assistance. 2. Not familiar with senior care: Some family caregivers don’t realize how many senior care options are available in their area. While most know about nursing homes, fewer are familiar with respite care, adult day centers, and assisted living communities. Short-term care, also known as respite care, at an assisted living community can give a weary caregiver an opportunity to take a break for a week or so. It also allows them to test out the community and see if it is a good fit for the senior to move to on a long-term basis. If you are a family caregiver who is battling loneliness and isolation, we have a few suggestions for helping you reconnect. 3 Ways to Regain Balance When You Are a Caregiver 1. Investigate senior care options: Most caregivers are surprised to discover how many senior care options are available in their own neighborhood. If you aren’t familiar
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them know you have missed them and that the responsibilities of caregiving are the reason you’ve been out-of-touch. Try to plan something fun—away from the duties of caregiving— once or twice a month. Discuss quick ways you can stay connected when caregiving duties are at their peak, such as text messaging, social media, and video chat. 3. Join a support group: Connecting with fellow caregivers who understand the challenges you face can also decrease the loneliness you might be experiencing. There are support groups that meet in your local area at libraries, senior centers and assisted living communities. One final suggestion is to try not to feel guilty if you take time out from caregiving to enjoy your life. It is a fairly common emotion for caregivers to struggle with. If you would like to learn more about day stay options for your loved one, please call (423) 472-4700. About The Author
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Have You Ever Been Homesick?
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by Sharyl Sieh
hree different times, we were privileged to
the swallow a nest for herself, where she may have her
have a young person from Burkina Faso stay
young—a place near your altar, O Lord Almighty, my
with us for an extended time. Israel stayed with
King and my God. Blessed are those who dwell in your
us through his years at university and grad school. Everything was so very different here in the USA from
house; they are ever praising you.” Every human soul longs for a home and
Burkina Faso. The people didn’t speak French, the
companionship. A homeless person is an unhappy
weather was cold, the food was different, traffic was
person. The psalmist cries out in agony in a sense of
more orderly, and the stores were filled with more
loneliness, a sense of being cut off. He says, “Lord, even
things than he ever could imagine.
the sparrow’s found a home, the swallow a nest for
For a while, he was very homesick. He missed his family and the familiar things of home. Israel and I talked together about being homesick and how to overcome the sorrow it fosters. Slowly, as he adjusted to life in the US and busied himself with school, the homesickness grew less. He returned home to start a family and work for ACTS in Burkina Faso. He feels comfortable when visiting the USA, but Burkina Faso is still his home. I hadn’t felt homesickness myself for a long time. Then, I was sent to the Philippines for work. I was busy coordinating the logistics for a conference, and you would think all the activity would be enough to keep me from feeling homesick, but it wasn’t. The two
herself. I need a home too.” He says, “They found a place
and a half weeks I was away seemed like forever. My
near Your altar,” and that’s where the home of the soul
husband, Dennis, and I had not been apart for many
is. The altar is the place of yielding, sacrifice, dedication,
years, and I missed him. I was lonely in the midst of a
and self-surrender. When our soul comes to that place,
crowd. I had a deep longing and sorrow deep inside my
it’s come home.
heart. Fortunately, I knew I’d be home soon. Feelings of homesickness are reflected in the soul of
There is a beautiful homecoming for each soul that will turn from sin and rebellion, turn back to God, and
those who do not know the Lord or who find themselves
come to its place with the Savior: the place where you feel
feeling away from the closeness of His presence.
at home and at peace.
the courts of the Lord; my heart and my flesh cry out for the living God. Even the sparrow has found a home, and
36 // December 2019
About The Author
Psalm 84:2-4 says, “My soul yearns, even faints, for For 38 years, Sharyl J. Sieh has been involved with mission work. She is the founder and president of ACTS Ministry, a registered 501(c)(3) not-for-profit mission in the US that partners directly with ACTS in Burkina Faso. Sharyl is an ordained minister with Faith Ministries Alliance, in association with Bill Winston Ministries. When not in Burkina Faso, Sharyl and her husband, Dennis, live in Cleveland, Tennessee, and attend Dwelling Place Church International (DPCI).
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s I peered from the porch at our vegetable
very soon loom larger in our lives, taking over areas
garden, I noticed how beautiful the wild
we wanted to keep separate. It invades, entangles, and
wisteria was on the garden fence, hanging
takes root. No matter what we try to do after that to
full of purple blooms. But, on closer inspection this
uproot it, we can’t. The longer the sin lives there in our
spring day, I realized that beautiful vine had now run
hearts, the deeper the root. Sin, like this vine, if given
wild and had not only taken over the fence area I had
too much free reign, can take us further than we ever
given it but had entangled itself with the grapevine on
imagined into deeper and darker paths. The enemy
the next fence panel. Looking down, I saw that it had
comes to steal, kill, and destroy our Christian witness
gone underground and stealthily made its way into
and testimony (John 10:10). He wants to discredit us so that we will not be effective in bringing others to Christ. The only way to stop sin is to repent and ask God to rescue us from the mess we got ourselves into. We have to get at the “root” of the sin by allowing God to purge and cleanse us (1 John 1:9). Romans 8:37 says that we are more than conquerors through Him that loved us. God is always with us as we use that free will He allows, and He knows us better than we know ourselves. He knows we are going to mess up before we do, but He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins.
the garden planting area. I was quickly changing my
Digging up the root of that wisteria is going to be
mind about this vine. What I once saw as beautiful, I
a big job, one that I can’t do alone. I might even have
now thought was a pestilence! Yes, I was warned that it
to get one of those “big daddy” machines with muscle
was invasive, but I thought I had given it enough room
to get it done. Isn’t it nice to know we have a Heavenly
where I planted it. But little did I know that it would
Father who can meet all of our needs (Philippians
make its way into my precious garden, taking over
4:19)? He knows what we are in need of before we
everything in its path, its tendrils reaching out and
even ask (Matthew 6:8), but we have to ask. We have to
wrapping tightly around every plant! I only wanted it
be willing to let go of the sin and let God cleanse.
to be on the fence: not in my garden. this thought came to me. This vine represented my sin. What starts out small and seemingly harmless can
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About The Author
As I stood pondering what to do about this mess, Dorothy Teague is a Tennessee native, who resides in McMinn County with her husband, Lewis, on their farm. After completing 31.5 years as a teacher in the Bradley County School System, she is active in her church at Eastanallee Baptist Church where she is a member of the choir and praise team.
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i, sweet sisters! What’s your favorite Christmas
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collection. Each year
your own or have children in your life that are dear
since then, I’ve given
to you, you know how kids can change you. They make you
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symbolizes something
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When my second grandchild was born, my daughter
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to trust me with this amazing store, and I am filled with joy
wanted so badly to see her dream of being a stay at home
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reheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour a 9x13 inch pan. In a large bowl, combine cake mix, eggs, oil, and mandarin oranges with juice. Beat until smooth. Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake in the oven 35-40 minutes or until the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow to cool. To make the topping: In a large bowl, beat together whipped topping, pineapple with juice, and dry pudding mix until blended. Spread on the cake. This recipe is simple and good. It is a special cake to my family. This was a cake my grandmother would make for the holidays, and we would always look forward to it. I hope you enjoy it as much as we have.
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The Word Became Flesh
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by Kenneth E. Ware
ave you ever paused to give thought to the Christmas
referred to Himself as “The Bread of Life,” “The Resurrection
holiday? Many conclude it is just another pagan
and the Life,” and “The Way, the Truth, and the Life” (John
holiday. Others say it is merely a manmade holiday, so
6:35; 11:25; 14:6). Jesus is the Living Word.
why get all excited about the celebration? At the end of the day,
III. Jesus Christ is the Legitimate Word (John 1:14).
it’s just a waste of time and energy. You see, Christmas is not
Jesus is the Legitimate Word in the sense that He is a real,
just about buying presents and gifts. More importantly, it’s all
physical human being. After 42 generations of human
about believing in a personal God. Let’s unpack John Chapter 1
civilization, God became a man in the person of Jesus Christ
and take a good look at what Christmas is really about.
(Matthew 1:1-17; Luke 3:23-38). To put it another way, God
I. Jesus Christ is the Logos Word (John 1:1).
pitched His tent and tabernacled among us in the person of
In the Bible, John 1:1 is one of the most critical verses in all of Scripture. It reveals to us the deity of Christ. Moreover, it points to the true fact that Jesus Christ is coequal to and coexistent with God. The Apostle John uses an interesting term in relation to Jesus. The term is rendered in the Greek New Testament, Logos. It means “word,” “message,” “thought,” or “expressions.” John explains that in eternity past before creation, Jesus (the Word) was with God face to face. John says that in Jesus are the very thoughts and expressions of God. In other words, Jesus is God. Although Jesus and the Father are two distinct persons, they share the same divine essence. Jesus asserts, “I and the Father are one” (John 10:30; 14:9). Jesus is the Logos Word. II. Jesus Christ is the Living Word (John 1:4). All that lives or exists is because of Jesus Christ. Luke, the historian/physician, says, “For in Him we live and move and have our being” (Acts 17:28). Jesus is the Living Word. In our text, the term “life” refers to salvation and deliverance. In other words, all who believe in Him have everlasting life (John 3:16).
Jesus Christ. Jesus is actually God in the flesh (Colossians 2:9). He is a real human being who once lived on earth. He is absolute deity and true humanity, two natures in one person (hypostatic union). Because He was a man, He would get hungry, thirsty, sleepy, and cry. But because He’s God, He performed miracles, raised the dead, healed the lame and sick, walked on water, rebuked the wind and the sea, turned water into wine, and ultimately, rose from the dead. Jesus is the GodMan. Although Jesus was a real man, He was an impeccable phenomenon. Even though He endured a bona fide temptation, nevertheless, He never sinned at any time. He’s the most unique human in all of history. Friend, there is no Christmas without Christ. Let Jesus Christ be at the front and center of your holiday season. Thank God Jesus came into this world to save sinners. After all, Christmas is not merely a traditional holiday; it is a holy day. No wonder the words of the great hymn of old say, “Joy to the world, the Lord has come. Let earth receive her King.” Jesus is the Legitimate Word. Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
and God’s wrath abides on him (John 3:36). During His earthly life and ministry, Jesus taught using metaphors. Oftentimes, He
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Conversely, all who do not believe in Him will not have life,
Kenneth E. Ware, M.M., M.A.B.S., M. Div. is a member of the Tennessee Baptist Convention. He is an alumni of Temple Baptist Seminary. Pastor of New Sholar Avenue Baptist Church in Chattanooga, TN. He is also a Christian Writer and an Expository Bible Teacher. Contact: anewcreature@gmail.com.
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From “Why” To “How” hen my children were young, they would ask “why” questions. Why do birds fly, cows walk, and snakes slither? My favorite reply was, “God made it that way.” At some point, the questions became more difficult. Why do kids make fun of me? Why does my teacher humiliate me because of my faith? Why do the youth at church not accept me? The “God made it that way” reply no longer answered their questions. As an adult, it is easy to be a “why” person. Why does
my friend have cancer? Why do children have to suffer? Why do I have pain that is not relieved? Why can’t I have children? Why do bad things happen to good people? Why does my church have to do that kind of music? Why does the pastor go 10 minutes late? Why can’t I afford the car I want? Why doesn’t God heal me? Job is NOT my favorite book of the Bible. It never answers my “why” questions. Why did God allow satan* to come into His presence? Why did God bring Job to satan’s attention? Why did Job’s friends sit with him only to offer such hurtful advice later? When God answered Job, why did He not really answer him? God does not always tell us these answers in His Word. In searching the Scriptures, I find no promise of an
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easy life. I find that life is like a bed of roses…a few flowers among many, many thorns. Paul was given a thorn in the flesh. John was beheaded. Daniel was thrown to the lions. The disciples were tortured and killed, as were many Jesus’ followers, and this is still happening today. Changing my perspective from “Why” to “How” takes the focus off of me and turns it to God. How can God’s love be ministered to others during this challenge? How can I continue to serve God even when I am in pain? How can this grief drive me deeper into God’s love? How can I live my life at this very moment to deny satan and to bring glory and honor to God? Isn’t that the real question? “How can I glorify God?” 1 Thessalonians 5:14-24 gives the answer: “And we urge you, brothers, admonish the idle, encourage the fainthearted, help the weak, be patient with them all. See that no one repays anyone evil for evil, but always seek to do good to one another and to everyone. Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. Do not quench the Spirit… hold fast what is good. Abstain from every form of evil… He who calls you is faithful; He will surely do it.” That’s the “how.” We can walk out these verses because He who calls us is faithful. HE WILL DO IT. In the end, the “how” question brings us to the answer to “why”…to glorify God. *I prefer not to give satan any glory, therefore I choose not to capitalize his name.
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Strength, Courage, Faith, and Hope by Grace Logan We serve an Almighty God! “Having breast cancer was truly the most challenging battle I have fought. However, with the support of my family, friends, co-workers and through my faith in God, I have become a survivor. I hope to use my experience with breast cancer to help others and move one step closer to a cure.” —Grace Logan
God has put many people (going through cancer or other life-changing events) in front of me to minister to about God’s faithfulness. I am a firm believer in a healthy lifestyle. I want people to know there is life after cancer. In 2017, I became an instructor at the Y, I am a sub (and I fill in if needed), and I am also certified to lead the Live Strong program. My first
(Grace Logan’s quote from 2010, in Mary Ellen Locher Foundation Calendar, May 2011).
one was in March of 2019, and the fall program started on
I was diagnosed with HER2/neu breast cancer on
August 26, 2019. I enjoy this program, and the connection
December 29, 2009. From that day on, my life changed. I had always exercised and lived a healthy lifestyle. I did not do anything wrong; cancer doesn’t discriminate. On January 5, 2010, I had a lumpectomy (a surgery where the lump was taken out and several lymph nodes were removed). My attitude was positive. After a consultation with an oncologist, a treatment plan was worked out, and treatment was given every three weeks. On February 2, 2010, I received my port (how I would get treatments). On February 4, I received my first treatment. I was nervous and scared, but I knew God was right there beside me. God would guide me through this. I worked my full-time job at Hospice of Chattanooga (Facility Coordinator). The
I have is amazing, I can relate to them because I have been
chemo did not make me sick.
there. “LiveSTRONG at the YMCA is for ‘those who are
Before my second treatment, I lost my hair. I got a great wig with a beautiful color; everyone loved my hair, and I went with it. A few people knew, but some did not. Now,
living with, through, or beyond cancer to regain strength & connect with other cancer survivors.’” I thank God every day for my hair and health. God has
I tell people God blessed me with all-new hair; it is only
given me a second chance, and I am going with it. I have
eight years old. Treatments five and six were two things I
been at my weakest point, but I don’t want to get to that
did not want to do, but the inner strength Gods gives you is
point ever again, and I push myself every day. God has
amazing, and I made it through all the treatments.
given me the strength to be strong in mind, body, and spirit.
Between June and July of 2010, I had 38 radiation treatments at 8:00 a.m. Monday-Friday before work. With
Psalms 118:24: “This is the day the Lord has made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.”
through that chapter of my life. For the last three years,
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help from God, family, friends, and coworkers, I made it Grace Logan (9 yr. Breast Cancer Survivor) is shown today with her grandchildren, Kaylee and Ethan.
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