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• Interpreting Your Life p. 6 • Are You “Worth Your Salt”? p. 12 • Why I Keep Going to Church p. 46

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GoodNews from the Pastor’s Desk

6 Interpreting Your Life

by Samuel Burger GoodNews for Kids

8

Summer Olympic Craft for Kids

by Danielle Jennings

GoodNews on Money Matters

10 Pride and Prejudice

by Andrew Lee GoodNews for Men

12 Are You “Worth Your Salt”?

by Mike Shreve GoodNews for Women

14 The Dance

by Beth Houle GoodNews for Parents

20 When Kids Blow It

by John Garrod GoodNews for Life

22 The H.E.A.R.T. Support Group

by Delaney Walker

GoodNews for Health & Fitness

24 Blame Summer

by Andrew Shaffer

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GoodNews for Teens

26 A Declaration of Independence for Teens

by Destiny Hope Shreve

GoodNews Cover Story

28 Center for Cosmetic Dentistry

by Emily Dawe GoodNews for Daily Living

30 The Christian Virtue of Truthfulness

by Alice Marie Abbott GoodNews for Couples

32 The 80:20 Relationship Rule

by Jennifer Govea GoodNews for Seniors

34 Seize the Day

by Esmerelda Lee GoodNews for Everyone

36 The Fruit of the Spirit (Part 1 of 2)

by Kelly McDonald Jr. Letter from the Editor

38 Trusting the Potter’s Wheel

by Wanda Griffith

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GoodNews for Everyone

40 Friendly Fire

by Terrie Ruff

GoodNews for Everyone

42 Wisdom for Today

by Charles G Laws GoodNews for your Taste Buds

44 Green Salad

by John Mannone GoodNews for Everyone

46 Why I Keep Going to Church

by Julius McCarter

GoodNews for Everyone

50 The Hidden Tool in Your Ministry Toolbox

by Glenda Prichard

GoodNews for Grandparents

52 A Change of Plans

by Darlene Lofty GoodNews for Everyone

54 The Whole World Is in Your Hands

by Nicole Wiley

Gò0dNews from the Pastor’s Desk

Interpreting Your Life

Be intentional about feeding your mind with the Word of God.

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by Samuel Burger

deliver God’s word every week, and it’s important for me to interpret the Word of God through the proper context. From an objective standpoint, there has to be one interpretation God wants to deliver through a particular passage of scripture.

It’s my responsibility every week to rely upon the Holy Spirit to rightly divide the word of truth. If I have the wrong interpretation, then my attitude and application to life will be skewed.

However, the Bible isn’t the only book that needs proper interpretation. Our life needs proper interpretation. Your interpretation of life will either give you hope or despair. Everything that happens to us needs to be viewed in light of what God says. Remember, it’s not what happens to us that affects us; it’s how we interpret what happens to us. Are you ready for a life change?

Interpret your failures, mistakes, and sins through the eternal plan of God. Romans 8:28 says, “And we know [with great confidence] that God [who is deeply concerned about us] causes all things to work together [as a plan] for good for those who love God, to those who are called according to His plan and purpose.”

Philippians 1:6 says, “I am convinced and confident of this very thing, that He who has begun a good work in you will [continue to] perfect and complete it until the day of Christ Jesus [the time of His return].”

God has a plan and a purpose for your life, but your interpretation of your life must agree with these verses. We have all failed, but we must look at our shortcomings through the interpretation of redemption. We don’t look through this lens to continue in sin but to instill in ourselves hope, so even in our mess, we can rely upon a perfect God. This lens gives us the confidence we need and makes us God-conscious

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and not sin-conscious. The more you focus on your shortcomings the more you will come short.

But if you focus on what God says, your life will align with His will! Your interpretation is a result of your focus.

There will always be a daily battle to counter faulty interpretations.

Paul gives this admonishment in Romans 12:2: “And do not be conformed to this world [any longer with its superficial values and customs], but be transformed [and progressively changed as you mature spiritually] by the renewing of your mind [focusing on godly values and ethical attitudes], so that you may prove [for yourselves] what the will of God is, that which is good and acceptable and perfect [in His plan and purpose for you]”(KJV). Your mind needs to be reminded daily of God’s Word because according to Scripture, your mind is being saved. Your mind isn’t full of heaven, so you need to be intentional about feeding your mind with the Word of God. Always remember hopeless situations only need a different interpretation based on God’s Word.

Samuel Burger is Pastor of C h e s t u e e Wor ship C e nte r .

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Gò0dNews for Kids

Summer Olympic Craft for Kids

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by Danielle Jennings

elieve it or not, kids think the Olympics are really cool. In fact, for most children, watching the Olympics can spark a desire for what they want to be when they grow up. Each Olympic athlete knows just how important it is to strive for the gold medal. In fact, Olympians go into each activity in the Olympics vying for the most prized gold medal. Each Olympic year, the medals are intricately designed. Below are the directions to make a child’s very own gold medals at home and decorating them as the child wishes!

What you will need:

• Wide mouth Mason jar lids (just the flat lids, not the rims) • Gold and or silver spray paint • Hole punch (a regular hole punch will punch through the lid) • Ribbon cut to 30-inch length • Stapler • Black Sharpie

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What to do:

• First, lay out the flat Mason jar lids so that they will not stick together.

• Spray paint the top layer of the lids until you get a shiny gold finish.

• Allow those to dry over night.

• Next, hole punch the lids right below where the lid dips in.

• Put one end of the ribbon through the hole on the lid and staple the ends of the ribbon together.

• Finally, have the kids draw or write what they want to decorate their medal with! (Stickers could work too).

Danielle Jennings is the director of children’s ministry at Ooltewah United Methodist. She is a graduate of Lee University and is currently working on her master’s degree. Her passion is working with children and helping them succeed.

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Gò0dNews on Money Matters

Pride and Prejudice

Our attitudes toward money (or the lack of money) often define us in ways we may not realize.

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by Andrew Lee

y title for this month’s column recalls the British novel by Jane Austen. Money and socioeconomic class played a major role in that novel with characters fretting about not having enough money to impress their neighbors and looking down on those whom they view as their socioeconomic inferiors. In other words, not much has changed in the past two centuries from Georgian-era England to modern American society.

I recently read Robert Kiyosaki’s book from the 1990s titled Rich Dad, Poor Dad, describing how the author learned about money from two dads during his childhood. His poor dad was his biological father who raised him, and his rich dad was actually his best friend’s father, a small business owner and landlord. I was surprised to notice that the poor dad in the book was a tenured college professor like me, but after reading the book I realized I had more in common with the rich dad regarding money and wealth-building.

One of the statements I agree with in Kiyosaki’s book is that one should build assets before taking on more liabilities, ideally use the surplus from the assets to pay for the liabilities. For instance, if someone really wants to buy a new car (which decreases in value from the moment it is bought), one should use the profits from investment assets (like the dividends from stocks or the rent from properties owned) to purchase the liability instead of making weekly or monthly payments.

The reason most people do this refers back to my title for this column. Our pride demands that we have what we want now and not delay our gratification; likewise, our prejudice is our belief that we can’t save and pay cash for a car because

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“We’ll always have a car payment.”

My thirteen-year-old son Samuel recently participated in a Stock Market Challenge game with his eighth-grade business class. He was given only sixteen days to earn the highest return from picking stocks on line. It would be fun to watch him track the market’s ups and downs, but I was anxious because the pressure was on. If he didn’t win the game, how would we ever live down the shame and biting irony of the defeat?

I reminded Samuel that if this were real money, he should research stocks of quality companies and then be patient for at least a decade as the value of the stocks rose slowly over time, including reinvestment of dividends. But this wasn’t real money, and he didn’t have ten years; he had only sixteen days. That meant we had to do what wise investing would dictate—we had to gamble!

We Googled to find out which small, company stocks had the most volatile price swings.

He then bought those penny stocks, which sold for only a couple of dollars per share. If we were lucky, the prices might surge upward within a day or a week, where he might earn fifty percent return and cash out for the remainder of the contest. As is often the case with gambling, we guessed wrong, and he ended with a lower balance than when he began.

The scary thing is that we know some real-life day traders who gamble on penny stocks every day with real money, and they always lose much more than they win. Pride and prejudice is alive and well today¾not merely a relic of the past.

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

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Are You “Worth Your Salt”?

Real men crave challenges that push them to the limit. Their goals demand extreme self-discipline, and their objectives transcend the ordinary. In every arena of life, those fulfilling these criteria often become our heroes, leaders, and role models.

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by Mike Shreve

hen Jesus challenged His followers to be “the salt of the earth,” He was setting the bar high for twelve men responding to His call (see Matt. 5:13). They could have been satisfied fishing or collecting taxes the rest of their lives, but their hearts cried out for more. They became the spiritual revolutionaries of their day who overthrew the tyranny of lifeless religious tradition and were used of God to launch a New Covenant that has since gone global.

Now in this hour of social, political, and religious turmoil, God is again searching for extraordinary individuals who will go radical with their Christianity by becoming “salt.” To comprehend this, we need to explore the unique attributes of this substance: Salt is an agent of change—It alters the condition or taste of whatever it contacts.

So true disciples always bring positive change to this world.

Salt is a symbol of grace— Colossians 4:6 says, “Let your speech always be with grace, seasoned with salt, that you may know how you ought to answer each one (NKJV).”

Believers speaking grace-filled words transform others.

Salt is an antiseptic with germ-killing properties—It halts the progress of infections. Those

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who fulfill this calling help stop the progress of the contagious disease of sin.

Salt is a cleansing agent—When subjected to electrolysis, it breaks into two parts—sodium (used for soap), and chloride (used for whitening or purifying).

So those who are “broken” before the Lord become His spiritual cleansing agents (see Matthew 21:44).

Through them, others are compelled to repent, and stained hearts are cleansed and purified.

Salt is a food preservative—So “salty” believers are used of God to preserve biblical truth in a society that often has a rottening effect.

Jesus explained that true disciples “bear a cross” and “forsake all.” Then He added: “Salt is good; but if the salt has lost its flavor, how shall it be seasoned?” (Luke 14:27; 33-34 NKJV) So the ‘flavor’ of a real Christian is total consecration. President Teddy Roosevelt once offered: “No man is worth his salt who is not ready at all times to risk his well-being, to risk his body, to risk his life, in a great cause.”

This phrase, “worth his salt,” is a cliché tracing back to the practice of Roman soldiers sometimes being paid with salt instead of money. Back then, if you were a loyal, fierce fighter on the battlefield, you were worth your salt. Altering this quote slightly, let it be said: “No Christian man [or woman] is worth his salt (the application of grace to his life) unless he courageously sacrifices himself for the supreme cause of the establishment of God’s kingdom.”

For the sake of our nation and our loved ones, let’s accept this challenge today!

Mike Shreve has been teaching God’s Word since 1971. He has authored fourteen books, including a series on the names and titles of God called “Our Glorious Inheritance.” In July, a new book on this subject will be released titled “WHO AM I? Dynamic Declarations of Who You Are in Christ.” He and his wife, Elizabeth, pastor The Sanctuary in Cleveland, Tennessee.

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Gò0dNews for Women

The Dance

A successful lifetime of love requires that couples risk vulnerability and personal response.

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by Beth Houle

his weekend I was watching the old Disney movie “Beauty and the Beast” with my kids.

As you may remember, Belle volunteers to be imprisoned by the Beast to take the place of her father. As time passes, there are scenes of Belle and Beast arguing, being miserable, tempers flaring, and truly a sense of being stuck or imprisoned.

Belle eventually tries to escape and is nearly killed in the woods, only for Beast to come to her rescue.

She then doctors his injuries, and a bond forms between them and a sense of safety created. Their relationship climaxes as they share moments of snowball fights, reading together, and finally dancing together in the ballroom while the music plays softly and tenderly in the background.

OK, so let’s ignore the parts where a woman is forced to be in a relationship with a man and ultimately changes him from a scary angry beast to a gentle, loving man for a moment—(that is a post for another day). As I watched the movie, I thought about the dance of our relationships. Many romantic relationships start out beautiful, idealistic, and full of hopes and dreams as the two in the relationship dance across the ballroom floor in what appears to be perfect sync with one another.

Time passes and it is as if someone changed the music. They begin stepping on each other’s toes, moving in different directions, and feeling

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imprisoned by the relationship that they once thought was a fairy tale. What happened? How did this couple begin to misstep? Who changed the music?

The truth is that no one changed the music. The music has been the same all along. There is just more noise in the room as time passes for the couple¾the noise of financial struggle, children, infertility, illness, work hassles, or job loss. It gets hard to hear one another or the music in the noisy room so we begin to misstep. It’s too hard to hear . . . too distracting. So they begin to stumble, move apart, and at times even give up or look for another partner to dance with.

There is generally one question that sums up all the other questions between a couple. The magical question is this: “Are you there for me? If I need you, will you respond?”

In this magical dance of a couple, a successful lifetime of love requires vulnerability and personal response. If there were an invisible rope between you and one partner pulled on the rope, would the other partner feel it? Or is there too much slack in the rope, would they notice the movement. Freud said, “We are never as vulnerable as when we are in love.” This vulnerability and response takes work. It takes trial and error, and it takes patience. Sometimes, it takes help from a professional, but it is worth it. Imagine being able to move again in sync with one another, to anticipate each other’s moves even though the room is noisy and you can barely hear the music playing.

The lyrics to “Beauty and the Beast” are still under copy right and cannot be printed without special permission and cost; however, you can go to You Tube, sing along with the tune, step to the rhythm, and find that you can dance!

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

Baptist

Beacon Baptist Church 505 Corvin Rd NE, Cleveland, TN 37323 (423) 472-7056 Big Spring Baptist Church 1415 Hardwick St SE, Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 472-1101 Bellefounte Baptist Church 132 Bellfounte Rd NE, Cleveland, TN 37312 (423) 336-2312 Bethel Baptist Tabernacle 3165 Buchanan Rd SE, Cleveland, TN 37323 (423) 479-5820 Blue Springs Baptist Church 699 Blue Springs Church Rd SW, Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 472-0932F Candies Creek Church 294 Old Eureka Rd Charleston, TN 37310 423-479-3731 candiescreekchurch.com Cedar Springs Baptist Church 723 Cedar Springs Church Rd SE, Cleveland, TN 37323 (423) 479-5506 Center Point Baptist Church 1205 Lower River Rd NW Charleston, TN 37310 (423) 336-2133 Cleveland Cowboy Church 3040 Blythe Rd. Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 476-7936 or clevelandcowboychurch.com Cloverleaf Baptist Church 2290 Waterlevel Highway Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 339-3617 Clingan Ridge Baptist Church 2412 Georgetown Road, NW Cleveland, TN 37312(423) 472-3511 or www.clinganridgebaptist.com Church At Grace Point 2595 Old Freewill Rd NW, Cleveland, TN 37312 (423) 728-5050 or grace-point.com Covenant Baptist Church 249 Calhoun Rd SE, Cleveland, TN 37323 (423) 559-2653 Dalton Pike Baptist Church 3055 Benton Pike NE, Cleveland, TN 37323 (423) 472-7606 Elkmont Baptist Church 4030 Old Freewill Rd NW, Cleveland, TN 37312

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(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 Location: YMCA 10:00am 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 Rolling Brook Baptist Church 1675 Greendale Dr NE Cleveland, TN 37323 (423) 472-0612 Samples Memorial Baptist Church 371 Samples Chapel Rd SE, Cleveland, TN 37323 (423) 476-2329 Shenandoah Baptist Church 138 Osment Rd Se, Cleveland, TN 37323 (423) 339-0103 or www.sbcministries.com Shiloh Baptist Church 3406 Blair Rd NW, Cleveland, TN 37312 (423) 479-5755 Stuart Park Baptist Church 850 17th St NW, Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 472-6741 Tasso Baptist Church 164 Old Charleston Rd NE, Cleveland, TN 37312 (423) 559-2114 Temple Baptist Church 3070 Harrison Pike, Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 476-6813 Thompson Spring Baptist Church 5660 Bates Pike SE, Cleveland, TN 37323 (423) 790-1823 Union Baptist Church 797 Hughes Lake Rd SE, Cleveland, TN 37323 (423) 559-1720 Valley View Baptist Church 4657 Spring Place Rd SE, Cleveland, TN 37323 (423) 472-7707 or vvbaptist.org Washington Avenue Baptist Church 1720 Perry St SE, Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 472-0489 Waterville Baptist Church 4555 Dalton Pike SE, Cleveland, TN 37323 (423) 472-5582 or watervillebaptistchurch.org

West Cleveland Baptist Church 1959 Westland Dr SW, Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 472-8927 Westwood Baptist Church 4001 Georgetown Rd NW, Cleveland, TN 37312 (423) 472-1534 or www.westwoodlife.org White Oak Baptist Church 2043 White Oak Valley Rd NW, Cleveland, TN 37312 (423) 559-2359

Catholic

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

Charismatic

Cleveland Christian Fellowship 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. Cleveland, 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 Steve Gilbert 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 Church of God Pastor Dustin Wilds 105 Pound Street S.E.

Cleveland, TN 37323 (423)-790-5805 or lakeviewcog.org North Cleveland Church of God Pastor Mitch Maloney 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 Chris Moody 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 Dr. Donald E. Smith, Jr. 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 or Facebook Prospect United Cumberland Presbyterian Church 310 New Murraytown Rd., NW Cleveland, TN 37312 (423) 476-6181 St James Cumberland Presbyterian 151 Short St NE, Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 472-5762 Trinity Presbyterian PCA 1780 Stuart Rd NE, Cleveland, TN 37312 (423) 559-9595

Seventh Day Adventist

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

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Assembly of God

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

Baptist

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

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423-744-0940 New Zion Baptist 393 County Rd 616 Athens, TN 37303 423-263-9841 North Athens Baptist 402 Tellico Ave Athens, TN 37303 423-745-3813 Oak Grove Baptist 1212 County Rd. 100 Athens, TN 37303 423-744-9986 Parkway Baptist 1701 Velma Rd Athens, TN 37303 423-745-9709 Rocky Mount Baptist 1002 Rocky Mount Rd Athens, TN 37303 423-745-8758 Rogers Creek Baptist 510 County Rd 180 Athens, TN 37303 423-744-0295 Short Creek Baptist 892 County Rd. 50 Athens, TN 37303 423-336-5089 South Liberty Baptist 505 County Rd 655 Athens, TN 37303 423-745-5124 Union Hill Baptist 258 County Rd Athens, TN 37303 423-745-1241 Unity Baptist 162 County Rd 750 Athens, TN 37303 423-744-0420 Valley View Baptist 323 County Rd 370 Athens, TN 37303 423-745-5159 West End Baptist 803 Clark St. Athens, TN 37303 423-744-8274 West View Baptist 2707 Highway 39 Athens, TN 37303 423-745-2193

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

Christian

Athens Christian Church 802 S Matlock Ave Athens, TN 37303 423-745-5791

Church of God

Aoh Church Of God 501 Ohio St Athens, TN 37303 423-745-1279 First Church of God 200 Fisher St. Athens, TN 37303 423-887-5855 Woodward Church of God 507 Woodward Ave Athens, TN 37303 423-745-1618

Community

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

Latter-day Saints

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

Nazarene

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

Episcopal

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

Lutheran

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

Methodist

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 Freedom Chapel 815 Cleveland Ave. Athens, TN 37303 423-745-8079 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 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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When Kids Blow It

The old saying goes, “The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree.” That may be true, but sometimes, you’d swear it rolled way, way downhill.

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by John Garrod

hose occasions arise where we get that call.

On the other end is a school administrator, and they’re not calling to tell you what a stellar child you have. No, not this time.

Maybe Johnny got in a fight, or little Jill turned in a bad report card signed as “Jill’s Mommy.” (Don’t laugh, we’ve had all kinds of things happen with six kids!) At any rate, it’s not going to be a proud parent moment when you have to go pick them up.

My gut reaction then is what I call the “4R Approach.” It’s not pretty, but it’s what comes to me naturally. First, there’s Rant and Rave.

“How could you do this? Do you know how embarrassing this is? What were you thinking?”

Then there’s Restrict. “You’re grounded-forever!

No phone! No TV! No going over to your friend’s house!” And in severe cases, there’s what I’ll call Readjust. I’ll just say it involves application of pressure to the “seat” of the problem.

But I need to add another R to my process— Rebuild. It’s important to the spiritual growth of our children that they know that there is hope beyond the fall. As I walked with one of my children after an episode of bad judgment, I asked him who Moses was. “He led the nation of Israel out of captivity,” he answered. I asked him about David. Predictably, he cited the victory over Goliath, and his reign as King.

The apostle Paul? He wrote most of the New Testament and spread the gospel.

All true, of course. But then there’s the rest of the story. I pointed out that Moses was a murderer, hiding in exile, before God called him to lead Israel.

David, a man after God’s own

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heart, had an affair with a married woman and arranged the murder of her husband. Paul held the coats of men who stoned Stephen to death for preaching the Gospel. They all had their own dark days, too. But then God . . .

God’s not done with us just because we blow it. We’re all prone to sin, but He is the Restorer.

I’m quick to remember when ministering to adults that sometimes I forget that my most vital mission field is in my living room. “We have all sinned, and fallen short of the Glory of God” (Rom. 3:23 NIV). “The wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus,” we’re promised in Romans 6:23 (NIV). Our children must know that promise, that there is restoration in that a Way extends itself to our feet even before we stumble. Discipline without that hope leaves them with nothing but despair, and that is not the plan of Christ. Love them through and beyond the sin; it’s what was done for us, too.

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The H.E.A.R.T. Support Group

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by Delaney Walker

iscarriage causes one of the most isolating forms of grief an individual can experience. Although the loss of a loved one is devastating in any instance, the loss of an unborn baby strikes a different chord. An individual, couple, or family is saying goodbye to someone they hoped for, planned for, dreamed for, but never met.

Although a mother will not feel a baby moving until it’s fourth month in the womb, the little life experiences rapid growth from conception. In fact, when fertilization occurs the 23 chromosomes and 50,000 genes from each parent determined every physical characteristic about the baby: gender, facial features, body type, and the color of hair, eyes, and skin.

Most miscarriages occur between the 7th and 12th week of pregnancy. During this time, all systems (skeletal, nervous, digestive, circulatory, and respiratory) have been formed; the rest of the pregnancy will see refinement for each. The baby has started to move vigorously (although mom won’t feel it), and both thumb sucking and hiccups begin to occur. By the fourth month, the baby has

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quadrupled its weight and downy hair covers his or her body.

Since the signs of pregnancy are not as apparent early on, people are sometimes tempted to discount the young life in the womb. Unfortunately, this often leads people to offer “comfort” by way of saying platitudes like, “At least you miscarried early in your pregnancy.” A young life is still a life, and its loss is felt deeply by mother and father.

People who have never experienced a miscarriage sometimes find it difficult to empathize, especially if they do not understand the growth a baby undergoes in the womb from the moment of conception. Just because a baby never had the chance at life outside of the womb does not mean they did not live. The subsequent grief loved ones feel at the miscarriage is not only expected, it is natural.

This summer marks New Hope’s 30th anniversary as a pro-life, nonprofit program in the Cleveland/Bradley County community. We believe life starts from conception, and we grieve for every life ended too early. This is why we started the H.E.A.R.T. support group for ladies who have experienced a miscarriage, stillborn death, or infant loss. If you or someone you know could benefit from this group, please give us a call today (423) 479-6683.

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by Andrew Shaffer

t started when the weather began warming up and cookout weather began. I knew it was coming.

School ended and things really got out of hand with no real schedule other than whatever was on tap for the day. Obviously, vacation got special treatment because calories don’t count, and who wants to work out at the beach? It’s really hot, so floating in the lake counts as exercise . . . right? Throw a mission trip/camp or two where food is food in any form, even if only mildly edible.

And here we are barreling into August, eating terribly, with zero workout schedule, and even less motivation. Plus, it’s hot! Did I mention that?

We may have taken some half-hearted preventative measures—like saying we would do better this summer, or looking up the healthy burger recipes in magazines or web sites. But then we ate entirely too much of those healthy recipes and washed them down with too much of our favorite lighter beverages.

Now, we tell ourselves we’ll start over when the kids start back to school. No way! We’ll be tired then. With early mornings for school, late nights for homework, and it’s still way too hot. So what to do?

We could lie around in the air conditioning and lament our current state, but then we’d be no better off than we are (aside from a bit cooler).

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First, we plan!

We plan our food. We say, “I’ll have only one burger,” and stick to it. We plan not to get the towering fried-onion monster, because it’s gross. We plan to eat fruit, to drink water first, and in copious amounts, which by itself will be surprisingly effective.

We plan to get up! We plan, we schedule, and we stick to the plan—no ifs, ands, or buts. We conquer the nefarious plans summer has set in motion to transform us into slovenly layabouts. We consider the time and trips ahead of us and work in nonnegotiable active time. We use church as the reset point for each week (for real, and it works).

We include a daily run or walk at the beach.

It’s super great for us. We take the kids hiking (it’s educational and they get worn-out too). We unearth downtime and hit the gym, playground, and indiscriminate green space. We refuse to make excuses because we need this. Sure, it’s hot—get out and enjoy it, or get out early or late enough to avoid the heat. Either way, sweat! It’s good for you.

We’ve developed a plan and we’re in the mindset. Now we recruit help! We find others who can motivate and inspire us and vice versa. We develop a schedule together. We promise the kids we’ll do something because they will never forget. We find those people who will shame us until we are properly motivated, and we get to it together.

Blame summer because it’s hot. Blame summer because there’s no school. Blame summer because everyone vacates town and there’s no one to hang out with. Then show summer who’s boss.

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Independence from Past Mistakes As teenagers, unfortunately, we make many mistakes. However, it is part of the process that matures us into adults who can tackle responsibilities. Some people hold on to their past mistakes for too long, and end up being robbed of “life, liberty, and happiness.” There comes a time when you must accept that those things happened, and are a part of your story. But they are only a chapter of your life, not the whole book. Those experiences helped form you into the person you are today. Be grateful for the lessons you have learned, but don’t dwell on the hurt or the guilt.

Declare that your past mistakes do not define you; they merely tell a chapter of your story.

Independence from Peer Pressure Especially during high school, peer pressure is around every corner. Let’s face it, we are all striving to fit in and we all want the approval of others. Even

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if certain things are detrimental, sometimes we do them just to be accepted. Being an individual means making decisions based on what is best for you, and what is pleasing to God. It means taking ownership and responsibility for what you think and what you do. Peer pressure can cause us to lose sight of our own individuality. It can force us to break down our former boundaries and go down a path of selfdestruction. A quote my mother often says is, “Sin will take you further than you want to go, keep you there longer than you want to stay, and cost you more than you want to pay.” Declare that you will have the courage and strength to overcome peer pressure and refuse to allow other people to write your story.

Independence from Procrastination As young adults, our future is before us, full of all kinds of opportunities and potential. The pages of our stories are waiting to be written, but too often we suffer writer’s block. It’s called procrastination (putting off until tomorrow what we should really do today). The solution starts with a decision to seize the day. My dad often says the word time can be an acronym: Today Is My Entrance.

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helping veterans in the community who may not have other dental opportunities.

Dr. Ken Beard started the practice in 1972 and moved

Dentistry has been rated as the most stressful job, but Dr. Brian Beard has carefully considered why that is and how he can deal with the profession to alleviate some of

to Cleveland in 1975. His son, Dr. Brian Beard joined the

the stress. He says, “[dentists] are working in a small area,

business in 1993 and has been working alongside his father

the mouth, and people are already afraid to come. But with

ever since. Dr. Brian Beard grew up watching his dad be

all the new technology, it is easier to treat patients and

a dentist and saw him set his own hours and continue to

make them more comfortable.” In 1993, sedation dentistry

be involved in his family’s life events. His dad was able to

became available and popular because it helped keep the

go to all the sporting events and not miss out on valuable

patients calm and at ease throughout the procedure. They

family time. While Dr. Brian Beard did consider going into

also now have Nitro-oxide, commonly known as happy

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gas, and the wand, which is a computerized anesthetic.

These new technological advancements allows the dentists to perform “a lot more dentistry with a whole lot less visits,” says Dr. Brian Beard. Now, there is little to no need for temporaries; they can do it all in one appointment.

These advancements saves the customers a significant amount of time in the chair.

Some of the characteristics that make their practice different from others are the internal philosophy, family mentality, and ethical outlook of all the employees. Dr. Ken Beard developed a Christian philosophy that he has followed ever since day one of his practice. All the team members hold the same Christian values and can agree with and support the Christian philosophy behind all that they do. Second, the employees treat patients like they are family. Family is very important to all of the employees at the office, and a large percent of them are each other’s family members. Dr. Brian Beard’s sister, Darleah Terrell, is a hygienist, and her husband, Blane, is the dental supplies salesman. Dr. Brian Beard’s wife, Jana, was a hygienist, and his mom, Judy, is the business manager. His daughter, Blakely, is twenty-one and is studying dental hygiene, and his nephew, Baylor Carol, is attending UGA and planning to go to dental school to become a dentist. Having the family be at the office, give the patients the feelings of being at home. They are surrounded by people who care about one another and about taking care of those sitting in the chair before them. Third, all the employees hold to the same ethical code and values. These values are based in their faith and cultivated through the wisdom and guidance of the owners. Patients comment and tell their friends about what a great experience this cosmetic dentistry is and how different the people are from other businesses of its kind.

The Center of Cosmetic Dentistry also provides dentistry to those who would not have it without them.

Every year, they celebrate Veterans Day by providing free dental work to veterans. The Friday before Veterans Day,

procedures at the clinic they started in the area. Dr. Ken Beard and his father went to Ecuador and built a school and a church, but ever since Dr. Ken Beard’s father passed, their missions have been primarily medical missions. In addition to going to the Dominican Republic annually, Dr. Brian Beard goes to Honduras at least once a year to perform medical missions there. The Center of Cosmetic Dentistry does not hesitate to help others in a powerful way.

Every year, including 2016, the Center of Cosmetic Dentistry in Cleveland wins the award for Best Dentist of Bradley and they place for either the doctor’s role or the hygienist’s. There is a reason the people of Bradley County and Cleveland love this center and these people. Don’t hesitate to come and find out why for yourselves.

they team up with local dental labs, who donate time and work, and fix dentures, crowns, fillings, and perform root canals. The veterans always really appreciate the service and many have commented saying that if they did not have this service, they would have never been able to get what they needed. Other outreaches include medical mission work.

Both Dr. Ken and Dr. Brian Beard go to the Dominican Republic in May and perform medical and dental

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The Christian Virtue of Truthfulness

“Speaking the truth in love, we are to grow up in all aspects into Him, who is the head, even Christ.”

—Ephesians 4:15-16 NASB

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by Marie Abbott

would like to ask you a very important question. How important is it to you for someone to be honest and truthful to you? Of course you would say, “It is very important.” However, it is more important to God that we are not only honest and truthful with each other and ourselves, but with Him as well. Gods takes dishonesty, deceitfulness, and lying very seriously. Let’s go to the Word of God and find out just how serious telling the truth really is in the eyes of God. 1. Lying is forbidden by God. Leviticus 19:11 says, “ . . . do not lie” (NIV). Psalm 34:13 says “Keep your tongue from evil and your lips from speaking lies” (NIV). In Exodus 20:16, we are told not to “bear false witness” (KJV). In other words, don’t tell lies on other people. Furthermore, don’t listen to lies that someone may tell you on someone else as this is an unacceptable behavior of a Christian.

2. Lying is detestable to God. Proverbs 6:16-17 gives a list of things that God hates, and one of those is lying. Proverbs 12:22 tells us that “The Lord detests lying lips, but He delights in men who are truthful” (NIV). Men in this verse, covers all-men, women, and children. Parents, if you want your children to tell the truth, you must set the example. Children most often will follow what they see their parents doing instead of what their parents tell them to do. If you do not want your children to lie to you, don’t lie to them or let them hear you lying to someone else.

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3. Lying is a sin struggle from birth.

Psalms 58:3; 51:15 remind us it is part of that sin nature with which we are born. Children do not have to be taught how to lie; just the opposite is true. They have to be taught how to tell the truth. This is why it is so important that Godly virtues are modeled by example and not just talked about.

4. Telling the complete truth is the only choice for the believer.

Ephesians 4:25 teaches that we have an obligation to one another as a body of believers to be completely honest with one another. If we are truthful, it will not be so great of a struggle to be as equally honest with unbelievers. We are to be examples of Jesus Christ to those who do not know Him. 5. Not telling the truth and lying has consequences.

In Acts 5:1-11, is the story of Ananias and Sapphira, a husband and wife, who sold some property and promised the proceeds to God. When they sold the property, they lied about the amount they had received to the apostles and kept a portion of it for themselves.

The consequence was death. And in Numbers 16:1-35 is the story of Korah, Dathan, and Abiram—three men who spoke against Moses and persuaded 250 other leaders to join them in a rebellion against Moses. Moses tried to reason with them and get them to repent, but they refused. God caused the ground to open up and swallowed all of them—a very high price to pay for lying and deceitfulness.

God does not take lying, deceitfulness, or dishonesty lightly. These are not virtues of a follower of Jesus Christ but rather those of Satan. Let us love one another as Christ loved us speaking the truth in love to one another (see Eph. 4:15). Our attitudes toward money (or the lack of money) often define us in ways we may not be aware of.

Alice Marie Abbott is a licensed ordained minister with an honorary doctorate of divinity degree through World Christianship Ministries. Also a certified crisis pregnancy counselor through the AACC. She is an office manager for At Home Health Care and attends church at The Sanctuary.

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The 80:20 Relationship Rule Reversing the formula to focus on your relationship

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hen you were dating, your main conversations likely centered around your childhood, your dreams and aspirations, and what you liked most about each other. Now that you are married, what do you two discuss most?

“Did you pay the mortgage/rent? What time do we have to be at your nephew’s graduation? Why is our son acting like that?”

Whoa, what changed? What happened to pursuing her and treating him special?

This shift is what my husband calls the 80:20 Relationship Rule. When two people are dating, it is composed of 80 percent relationship and only 20 percent responsibilities. There are very few commitments on your plate such as having dinner together at her grandmother’s house or going with him to a baseball game (when you don’t enjoy the sport); however, when the two become one in marriage, there is a shift to 20 percent relationship and 80 percent responsibilities.

Sure, a couple needs to work out the bills, the kids, and deciding with which in-laws to spend the next holiday, but that doesn’t mean that relationship needs to be sacrificed in the process. How can you add more fun and love to the relationship while continuing to be responsible adults that fulfill all of the other commitments? Two examples will help to limit the 80 percent responsibilities discussions to prevent you two from talking about it 100 percent of the time and expanding the 20 percent relationship time to fuel the flame of love.

1. Weekly Meetings My husband and I have weekly meetings about certain subjects so that we talk about them and then close the topic until next week. For example, talking about money can be very touchy. If you don’t pick a time to talk about the bills, vacation, gifts, college funds, then the topics tend to come up at inappropriate times, which can really kill the moment.

If you’re at a party and you realize the car loan didn’t get paid, that’s not the best moment to resolve it. Or if you are on a date with your wife and she starts talking about needing to buy birthday gifts for your son’s friends, the mood fades.

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2. Focus and Prayer Dating your spouse regularly is key to keeping the romance alive. It shows intentionality that you want to set aside everything else—including talking about the kids—and just focus on your spouse. It doesn’t have to be expensive, just intentional. Whether it’s seeing “Children of Eden” at the ACT Playhouse, walking the loop, or meeting at The Perfect Cup during your lunch break, it is so important to spend quality time enjoying each other’s company. Avoid at all costs talking about responsibilities.

Tell your wife what you love about her. Share with your husband why you admire him. Reminisce about all the places you two have lived or the vacations you shared. Talk about your bucket list, pray for each other.

On a daily basis, take a break from discussing responsibilities once dinner is over and enjoy each other for the rest of the evening. Set aside different days this summer when you flip the 80:20 ratio to invest most of your energy in having fun together.

King Solomon was the wisest man who ever lived and he wrote, “For everything there is a season, a time for every activity under heaven” (Eccl. 3:1 NIV). Let’s be wise and take his advice.

Jennifer Govea is a bilingual editor and former missionary in Latin America. She and her husband currently work at Rock Bridge Community Church and have a seven-year-old son.

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Seize the Day

Christine Little has lived her life in service to others, and she is living her dream. Her faith in God, and her faith in people continue to drive her “carpe diem” spirit.

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e all approach life with dreams. Sometimes her eighth-grade dream of finishing her bachelor’s those dreams change along our life’s path, degree in nursing at the University of Tennessee and at times we give up on those dreams in Chattanooga. She graduated at the age of fiftybecause, as some say, “life happens.” Christine Little, a seven. Henry, who became the Vice President of resident at Garden Plaza at Greenbriar Cove located in Manufacturing at Rock Tenn’s Mill Division, always was Collegedale, Tennessee, is a courageous lady who never her greatest encourager and supporter. gave up on her childhood dream. The dream of attaining Christine continued her nursing dream by teaching, a bachelor’s degree in nursing was ignited in her heart in by providing diverse leadership in the nursing field, by the eighth grade. Christine attended nursing school on continuing her support of Memorial Hospital, and by a $100 scholarship, and every week she was faithful to becoming a charter volunteer and sponsor of Hospice receive $5 from her mother’s butter-and-egg money. of Chattanooga. One of Christine’s famous sayings: Chris, as many people “Precious memories know her, graduated in bring a smile to warm 1946 from the Crawford tears,” depicts her W. Long School of Nursing heart for helping people in Atlanta, Georgia, reminisce their fond where she also served memories through times in the U. S Army Cadet of difficulty. Her research Nurse Corps. In her on therapeutic reminiscing valedictorian address, is just one of many Christine expressed courageous efforts this her desire to continue strong lady has chartered. her nursing career by Christine and Henry pursuing a B.S.N. degree. have walked through She has fond memories of the Pyramids of Egypt, Christine Little her years at Crawford Long, sat in the Circle of Lords and especially meeting Second Lieutenant Henry Little in London, took communion at Westminster Abbey, and while he was on leave—a young man who made such watched the sunrise on Mount Fiji. After their extensive an impression on her that she married him. travels, this amazing couple chose Garden Plaza at Christine and Henry were married in 1946, Greenbriar Cove as their next adventure together. While and soon after began a family together. The couple here, they actively participate in activities, including a moved to Chattanooga in 1947, where Henry began scroll saw class, where they continue to forge memories working for Tennessee Papermills. Life continued for and fulfill dreams. Their accomplishments include Christine as she focused on raising their four children. handmade wood puzzles for their thirteen great During that time, she continued her nursing activities grandchildren and continuing their legacy in providing by volunteering with the Health Department. When her endowment scholarships for nursing students. children were older, Christine took a refresher course and returned to her passion—nursing in Memorial’s Medical-Surgical units from 1961 to 1981. While Esmerelda Lee is campus manager for Garden practicing nursing, Christine decided to complete Plaza of Cleveland, an independent and assisted

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The Fruit of the Spirit (Part 1 of 2)

“I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing. This is to my Father’s glory, that you bear much fruit, showing yourselves to be my disciples.”—John 15:5, 8 NIV

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by Kelly McDonald Jr.

he world will see that we are Christ’s disciples by the fruit we display. What does this fruit look like? In Galatians 5:22-23, Paul lists nine aspects of the fruit of the Spirit. Each one is a progression of attitudes that allow others to see the example of Christ in us and give God, the Father, glory. One key to understanding the fruit of the spirit is that they are not attained through human effort. To grow fruit on a tree, one must tend the soil, apply water, and make sure the tree receives sunlight. As we yield to the Spirit of God (water) and obey Him in trials (sunlight), each fruit will grow in our lives. This means staying tied into the Vine (Christ) through good and bad times.

The first fruit of the Spirit is love. The Greek word for love is agapeo. We tend to think of love as

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merely a feeling. It is much more than that! Jesus gave us the greatest example of love by being our sacrifice (see John 15:9-13). Jesus said, “If you love Me, keep My commandments” (John 14:15 NKJV). Instead of doing things our way, we begin doing things His way. It manifests as action. It is a decisive mindset where we desire to please God. The second fruit is joy. Joy is sometimes correlated to the word happy, but it is different. Joy is a realization that your life has value to God. This joy grows as we walk and obey God (see John 15:9-11). It is the joy that a person experiences from fulfilling his or her intended purpose as a member of God’s family.

Peace is the next fruit. In our modern world, we define peace as the absence of war or conflict. The Hebrew word for peace is shalom, and it means wholeness. Jesus said, “My peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid” (John 14:27 NIV).

When conflict comes, the Lord is consoling us in the middle of the trial. This makes us whole because we have the realization that no matter what we experience, God is right there with us.

The fourth fruit is patience. It can also be translated as endurance, perseverance, or longsuffering.

To have fruit that lasts, we must have trials that last.

Some trials do not last long in terms of human time, but they seem long when we are going through them. Patience manifests as we endure in trials.

When we are provoked to act, we refrain. Our normal, fleshly reactions are restrained so that the longsuffering Christ had for us may be visible to others.

Kelly McDonald, Jr. is an ordained evangelist with Hungry Hearts Ministries. He has written 15 books and booklets on Christian Living. www.hungryheartsministry.com

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Trusting the Potter’s Wheel An update on my illness.

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n June of 2015, I was assigned a topic to write a liferelated learning to be published for New Life—the adult Sunday school literature for the Church of God. At that time, my health seemed fine. My voice was hoarse, and I was struggling to speak and sing, but I had not received any type of diagnosis for why. During this time I wrote the following words: *** Each one of us has been through times of suffering when our personal planet of existence seemed to be hidden from the warmth and brightness of any blessing from God. The questions of the long nights of suffering seem endless: • Where is God when I hurt?

• Why does God allow suffering?

• Is God punishing me?

• If so, what did I do to deserve this?

In reality, there is no trouble-free life. One author dared to make this statement: “Thank God for the painful stuff that turns life’s smoothness rough!” That is difficult to say when the “wheel” you are on is so turbulent you cannot speak clearly, you cannot hear your loved one’s voice, or you are unable to function normally in other ways.

When things do not go as we planned and we cannot see the meaning of our misery, we have no authority to demand a detailed strategy from God of what He is doing through what is happening to us. The Lord refuses to justify His strategy as Creator and Potter of the clay. What we are permitted to do is ask Him about the things to come and commit our lives to the molding, shaping work of His hands. We must ask Him for

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wisdom and discernment to understand and accept the way in which He is working out His plan for our lives.

When we cannot see the finished product, we must place every perplexity into the perspective of His providence because He is never finished with us.

Years ago, my sister Evaline Echols, Ulna Black, and I sang a song that had these lyrics: Not till the loom is silent and the shuttles cease to fly, shall God unroll the canvas and explain the reason why.

The dark threads are as needful in the Weaver’s skillful hand, as the threads of gold and silver in the pattern He has planned.

Only one who has endured the long night of suffering while on the Potter’s wheel can relate to this song. I’m certain we did not understand its meaning at the time, but years of pain and difficulties have taught us to sing along with the Psalmist: “By day the Lord directs his love, at night his song is with me” (Ps. 42:8 NIV). *** Diagnosed in February with a rare thyroid cancer, I am now experiencing that long night of suffering that has spread to my spine and other bones, and, like the Psalmist, His song is truly with me. The vocal cord is paralyzed, but my heart still knows the tune: “Great Is Thy Faithfulness”! My trust in seeing this through is based on the line in this beautiful old hymn that says, “All I have needed Thy hand has provided.” He has provided the best doctors and hospitals in Nashville, Chattanooga, and Cleveland who have treated the disease with surgery, radiation treatments, and chemo. But my trust and hope is in the Lord who has my life in His hands— His faithful, trusting hands!

Wanda is a writer, editor, and conference speaker who works from home. She posts devotions on her Web site: www.wandagriffith.com.

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Friendly Fire

“For it was not an enemy who reproaches me; Then I could bear it. . . . But it was you, my companion and my acquaintance. We took sweet counsel together.” —Psalms 55:12-14 NKJV

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by Terrie Ruff

t doesn’t matter if you were blind-sided or saw it coming in your direction, the hearted fire of an inward attack hurts. The words of the wounded give voice to the emotional hits that cause deep pain, inflicts blows that bind you and fire that burns you.

“It took my breath away, it was like someone punched me in the stomach, I can’t believe it; this is unreal. I don’t understand why, it hurts so bad.

When will this ever end? I’m so tired; I am angry, but the outcome is in God’s hands. I pray for them, I still love. I forgive.” These brave, honest words come from throats choked in the painful reality of survivors who are hit so terribly by friendly fire.

These blows show respect of persons, and too often are a common, human experience. These blows are incredibly painful because the one you love and trust and least expect has attacked you as an enemy would. But cheer up, my brother and my sister.

Jesus understands the hit and sting of friendly fire.

Jesus does understand because He, too, was hit by those He loved and trusted from careless sleep of His companions He so desperately needed, to Judas who offered a kiss of betrayal, to Peter’s curses of denial, to Golgotha, where those He came to save crucified Him. Yet, He showed us how to accept the

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hit with grace and dignity. Out of trembling lips of unconditional love, He asks His Father to forgive them. What a beautiful Savior we have!

One day He’s coming back and all of His children will be set free from the attack of the Enemy, and in the end, we will be victorious because He will put to an end to friendly fires! Until then, we must look to Him for strength, courage, and hope as we face unthinkable challenges for He is our example.

If you’ve been hit by friendly fire, consider giving that hurt and pain to the Great Extinguisher.

He will put out the painful fires in your life, heal you, and set you free from that heavy load. Before you know it, the painful fog of your experience will be lifted and the healing power of God’s sunshine will shine brightly in your life. I know, because my eyes are filled with sunshine now! Choose to love, forgive, pray, and experience freedom and joy as you soar above the fire and allow the healing waters of Jesus’ love to heal you. Oh yes, He’s the “Great Extinguisher” and He has the last word, and trust me, He will put out the friendly fires of our lives forever. Hallelujah! Amen!

Terrie Ruff is originally from South Carolina but has been in Tennessee for approximately 23 years. She is a Licensed Master Level Social Worker (LMSW). You can email her at Terrieruff@yahoo.com.

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Wisdom for Today

“For the Lord gives wisdom; from his mouth come knowledge and understanding.”—Proverbs 2:6 NIVby

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oday we will look at the Book of Proverbs 1-3, where Proverbs is known in the Bible as wisdom literature. What is wisdom? Wisdom is applying our knowledge to our day-by-day lives. The Book of Proverbs is one of the best Old Testament examples of wisdom literature that is just as applicable in our lives today as it was when it was written by King Solomon.

(Solomon did not write all of the book. See Proverbs 30:1 and Proverbs 31:1).

A proverb is a wise or general saying known as a maxim. They are neither laws nor promises but examples of how faith should guide the daily lives of God’s people.

The Book of Proverbs is for all, but proverbs are often addressed to the young to warn them of dangers that they face, due to inexperience. Proverbs 1:7-8 reads: “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge; but fools despise wisdom and instruction. My son, hear the instruction of thy father, and forsake not the law of thy mother (KJV).

Here the word fear actually means “loving reverence,” not fear as we normally think of it. We should have reverence for God and hold Him in awe! Fools are those who are morally deficient and refuse to receive instruction wanting to go their own way and do their own thing!

Long life and prosperity are the results of obedience to the Lord’s instruction (see Proverbs 3:1-2). In today’s world, longevity has been reduced to diet, exercise, and the right genes. How long is a long life? When compared to eternity, it is simply a watch in the night!

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Prosperity in today’s materialistic world is measured by the balance in a bank account, the ownership of stocks and bonds, and other investments. In this world, our view is restricted by time and space. We often see through worldly lenses, but we must learn to see through God’s lenses and see things as God sees them. As Paul wrote to the church at Corinth: “So we [must] fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal” (2 Cor. 4:18 NIV).

A good reputation is the fruit of a life characterized by love and faithfulness (see Pro 3:3-4). Solomon says in verse 3: “Bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart.” Solomon says to imprint the image of God into your life and the result will be a good name, both in the sight of God and man. Love and faithfulness reflect the image of God. The best way to live is to trust completely in the Lord as seen in Proverbs 3:5-6: “Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him and he shall direct thy paths” (KJV).

We are a nation addicted to materialism, but silver, gold, stocks, bonds, rubies, and other materialistic merchandise that do not determine the value of a person!

Proverbs 3:14 says, “For the merchandise of it [wisdom] is better than the merchandise of silver, and the gain thereof than fine gold” (KJV).

Much more important is our relationship with God and our relationships with others.

A healthy relationship with God frees us from the bondage of worldly affections. That is good news!

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

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Green Salad It’s Just a Salad

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ettuce. Empty a spring mix into a salad bowl, a great variety in every shade with every texture

from soft baby greens to parsleys and curly kales of forest green; arugula and radicchio red with the crunch of romaine and crispy icebergs. Blend of peppery plants like mustard leaf and mesclun with hyssop petals will enhance the salad flavors.

Toss the ingredients together. But first, before their baptism, extra virgin (the purest) olive oil and red wine vinegar to wash. There should be no sprinkling of granulated garlic. Use only fresh cloves, cleaved and pressed into oil and infused with a gift of herbs: some sweet, others bitter, savory, picante; some floral, pungent, earthy. These are the salt of the earth, but add the salt of the sea, too.

Crush them between your fingers, merging together the fennel seeds and thyme, rosemary, and marjoram, with a bit of basil and flakes of parsley and red pepper. Add coarse black pepper, too. No tears, just life’s spices.

The oil alone cannot coax the joy out of the herbs; some acid is always needed. Vinegar and oil can mix when shaken together. Now spread the shaken liquid and herbs over the greens. Toss thoroughly, yet with gentleness of wooden spoons, (not the shiny metal ones.) Mix until every piece of lettuce is anointed with this oil and vinegar—a gladness to the palate. They are now ready to serve.

This food poem is a metaphor for the church.

Originally published in the Tupelo Press 30/30 Project, it was shared at a picnic in Athens Regional Park where nearly seventy picnickers attended (ten churches and their pastors). This is the way the body of Christ should be gathered together—desegregated—loving each other and serving Him. The great Irish metaphysical poet, John Donne, said “No man is an island.” We need

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each other. And Saint Paul was not just talking about church services when he commanded we should “not forsake our own assembling together, as is the habit of some, but encourage one another; and all the more as you see the Day approaching” (see Heb 10:25). Remember, there is one faith, one body, one baptism, one Lord above all (see Eph 4:5 ). Let’s enjoy each other and the salad!

Green Salad 5 oz. spring mix or any variety of leafy greens 2-3 cloves fresh garlic, peeled (use quality herbs such as Penzeys Spices) 1 tsp. fennel seeds, crushed between fingers 1 tsp. parsley flakes ½ tsp. (each) thyme, marjoram, rosemary ¼ tsp. red pepper flakes (optional) 3 oz. extra virgin olive oil (Colavita) 1 oz. Champagne Wine Vinegar (Colavita)Sea salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste Prepare the vinaigrette in advance (few hours to overnight). In the bottom of a one half cup spice bottle, place all the herbs (except salt and black pepper) and garlic pressed with a garlic press (keep what remains in the strainer, too). Follow with olive oil and then the vinegar. Screw down the lid and shake well. Let sit at room temperature or in a cool place (few hours or overnight). When ready, empty salad greens into a large bowl, grind the sea s a l t a n d c o a r s e black pepper, pour dressing as desired, and toss well. Serves 5.

John C. Mannone has published 500 poems and prose. He lives in north McMinn Co. Visit The Art of Poetry: http://jcmannone.wordpress.com

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Why I Keep Going to Church

“The children of Adam are emptiness, the children of men are a fake; they are set on the scales together, and emptiness is their weight.” —Psalm 62:9

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by Julius McCarter

ome people say that religion is a crutch, and I have never taken offence at that description.

There have been times when I’ve gone to church feeling the need for personal forgiveness, comfort, strength, or whatever. But the older I get, the more I feel that my faith is not primarily a personal thing but a way of sharing the common lot with everybody else.

I go to church sometimes not needing comfort for my own private grief but seeking consolation for the slow, unfolding train wreck that is called human history. I go to church sometimes hoping to find forgiveness—not for myself—but for my ancestors, my parents, my children, and their children who will one day be born and will have to live (who knows how?) in whatever diminished world that I bequeath to them. I go to church sometimes not to be reconciled to any of my personal acquaintances, but because for thousands of years the land beneath my feet was home to other peoples, and I am hoping by some miracle to be reconciled to them. I go to church sometimes not seeking peace within my own soul but hoping to find relief from the raging violence that has boiled in the blood of all my

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brothers since the time of Cain.

I go to church and take bread and wine not because I necessarily feel hungry but because the common human condition hungers and thirsts and nothing more. It’s the hunger of my mothers and fathers that I am feeding when I take the consecrated bread. When I take the cup, it’s the burning thirst of Adam that I slake. It’s for the whole huge accumulated mass of human arrogance, stupidity, and meanness that I hang my head in shame and say (embarrassed to be asking yet again), “Lord, have mercy.”

I don’t go to church because it’s enjoyable (usually it’s not), or because it is never dull (usually it is). I don’t go to church because it satisfies my private needs and wishes (it seldom does). I don’t go to church for myself. I go because of Adam. Yes, religion is a crutch, but it’s not my own personal crutch. It is Adam’s crutch. It’s the human race that walks (if it walks at all) with a limp.

So when Sunday morning comes around, I drag old Adam out of bed. I make him get dressed and put shoes on his feet. I brush his teeth. I lead him out the door. I force him to go to church. It’s a thankless task, but somebody’s got to do it.

I expect that if I keep dragging Adam along to church every Sunday, he might eventually become a Christian. And if he becomes a Christian—who knows?— perhaps in time, he will even become that rarest and best of things: A genuine, proper, fully functioning and bona fide human being.

The Reverend Julius McCarter, Ph.D., is a minister and spiritual director who lives in Loudon, TN. He is the author of eleven books—most recently a theological commentary on the Book of Revelation.

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The Hidden Tool in Your Ministry Toolbox Children are hungry to put “legs” on their faith and make a difference in their world.

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by Glenda Prichard

n our churches today we find ourselves looking for a new, refreshing way to maximize our ministries as we strive to share Jesus with our world. The perfect tool may be right in front of us but often overlooked because of its size. It just doesn’t look like it will produce the big results we are looking for. This tool is our children. We provide wonderful children’s ministries for them but overlook what they have to offer.

Children are filled with enthusiasm. Everything they touch and do, they do so with enthusiasm.

Sharing Jesus is no different. Watch your children retell the Bible story from the previous Sunday.

Their eyes dance, the pitch of their little voices gets higher, and the story they retell is filled with wonder, awe, praise, and adoration for who Jesus is, and what He does. Their faith is dynamic. It inspires and encourages everyone they come in contact with. They want to be actively involved and they prefer hands-on learning. But it doesn’t stop there.

They are hungry to put “legs” on their faith. Service opportunities are important to them. They desire to make a difference in their world.

Jesus was on to something when He shared with His disciples in Luke 18:16: “Let the children come to me and do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of God”(NAS). I believe that this act of bringing children to Jesus so He could bless them was a frequent occurrence in His ministry.

The disciples were troubled by this action. They felt there were better, more important things that

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deserved Jesus’ focus. But Jesus saw past the messiness of childhood, the loudness of children, and the ongoing exuberant movement that makes children who they are. He saw their innocent love.

He saw that they are tenacious and resilient, and most of all, He saw their trust! He overlooked that they are small. He knew the value of small things.

He often spoke of the importance of mustard seeds, rudders, and bits. Each of these powerful, yet small.

As we look for ways to energize our church and our ministries, let’s use the enthusiasm of our children. Include them in ministry. Watch God use the gifts and talents of our children as they engage in relationships with adults, as together, they share Jesus. By tapping into this stage we call childhood, we can provide long-lasting benefits for all involved.

Little hands can help pack shoe boxes for Operation Christmas Child, or create artwork that brightens the living spaces of those in hospitals or assistedliving situations. Coupled with adults, children can visit shut-ins. Children and their smiles, together with the wisdom of adults, equals a productive ministry tool. God’s Word tells us how He used children to accomplish great tasks. We may find we have discovered an amazing tool in our ministry toolbox. Remember small is the new BIG! I can see Jesus smiling already!

Glenda Prichard is a preschool and children’s specialist. She is passionate about using her skills and talents with preschoolers and children. Glenda is married to Phil Prichard and they have two sons (and daughters-in-law) and five grandchildren.

Glenda and her husband are members of East Athens Baptist Church in Athens, TN. Glenda can be reached at littlehouseinthebigwoods.pg@gmail.com.

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A Change of Plans

“For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also”—Luke 12:34

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by Darlene Lofty

ast Saturday was a typical Saturday for me.

I had every moment filled up before the weekend even started. I had a ballgame, two baby showers, grocery shopping, house cleaning, and a small group meeting scheduled for the evening. Plus, I really needed to work at the office for a few hours. What was I thinking when I decided to keep three of my grandchildren overnight on Friday?

Saturday morning was hectic! Sometimes I forget how much time and energy it takes to get children dressed, fed, hair brushed, and out the door. There’s a reason God gives us children when we’re young. As if I didn’t have enough to do, I decided that one of the grandsons had to have a haircut before attending baby shower number one.

Needless to say, I was already running late.

I found myself rushing the kids from one stop to the next all morning, in and out of the car, buckling seat belts and car seats. In the midst of all the chaos, my seven-year-old grandson asked, “Gran, when are we going back to your house to play?”

I sat there for a moment because I really had not planned any playtime into our day. My plan had been to complete my “to do” list and then take the children back to their house. I had all these things to do, but all of a sudden, none of them mattered. I looked up at him in my rear view mirror and said, “Right now!”

Once we got back to the house, I changed my clothes and opened up the garage. Out came the

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scooters, basketball, and sidewalk chalk. We blew and chased bubbles, picked flowers, and even played with lizards. We ran all over the yard, drank lemonade, and colored on the front porch swing. We had so much fun!

Later that night as I was getting ready for bed and reflecting on my day, I realized that my day had not gone according to my plan. I never made it to the grocery store or the office, and my house was now in complete shambles, but it had been one of the best days I’d had in a long time. I was tired, but not an exhausted tired. I felt refreshed. I think I needed a play day just as much as the children did.

Luke 12:34 reminds us, “For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.” I hope that one day my grandchildren will look back on their time with me and know that they were more important than all the “stuff” in my life. I hope they will remember getting sprayed with the water hose, chasing frogs, and playing Frisbee. I hope they will remember their time with me and smile. I hope they will know where my heart was and that they were loved and treasured.

Darlene and John Lofty have been married for 16 years. Together they have 4 grown children and 6 grandchildren. They are members of Salem Baptist Church in Dalton where they work in the youth ministry.

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The Whole World Is in Your Hands

“No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us. For I am convinced that neither death nor life, nor angels nor demons, nor things present nor things future, nor powers, nor height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.”—Romans 8:37-39 NIV

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by Nicole Wiley

here was nothing ever written nor spoken that said life would be easy. Pain in this life in inevitable, but with God, that pain becomes manageable. Everybody experiences different kinds of pain whether it be an injury, a loss of a family member, or, seemingly the worst, heartbreak.

Words that tend to coincide with heartbreak are bitterness and revenge. I think we should change that statistic and instead turn those words into compassion, forgiveness, and above all, unshakeable faith in God. Ephesians 4:31-32 says, “Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. Be kind and and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.”(NIV) There have been instances in my life where I have been wronged, where I felt like I didn’t deserve the things I was being put through.

Forgiveness was the key to my triumph over these situations, because when we learn to forgive others like Christ forgave us, we realize that the situation acted in our benefit. After all, God gives His toughest battles to His toughest soldiers. In the fifteen years I have been alive, I can faithfully say that He will never lead you and me to something we can’t get through. There have also

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been instances where I have not been wronged, but I have felt the aftermath of situations I had no part in. Even here, when I have experienced the worst feeling of heartbreak, forgiveness is key. When we forgive others, including ourselves, God’s favor is on us 110 percent. If the Creator of the world can forgive us of all of the baggage we carry around, we can surely show the same forgiveness for ourselves and others.

Of all the things that I have learned from my experience with a broken heart, my unshakeable trust in God is by far the most evident. Through my eyes, I can see the perfect life for me, and I can see what and who will be a part of it. Eventually I realize that my idea of perfect was not at all the right idea. God has protected me from so much potential harm and heartbreak, teaching me that in everything I do, I must trust His ways over mine. I have certainly experienced this word we call heartbreak, but I’ve also experienced the love He gives that makes me want to redefine the word. My heart may be scarred, but I can tell you ingenuously, my heart can never be truly broken, because I have the everlasting love of God holding it together.

Nicole Wiley is a sophomore at Cleveland High School who attends First Baptist Church.

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