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Contents JUNE 2021

GoodNews from the Pastor’s Desk

6 The Good News About Pastoral Burnout

by Dr. Julius McCarter

GoodNews for Encouragement

8 Uncle Tommy

by Sheneka Land

GoodNews on Money Matters

10 Inheritance Now

by Andrew Lee

GoodNews for Men

12 TV Westerns And

Unconditional Love

by Jack Borders GoodNews for Women

14 Once Upon A Time

by Sandra Gilmore

GoodNews for Everyone

18 Purposefully Nostalgic

by Dr. William Lamb

GoodNews for Everyone

20 Relying on God

by Leah Hadder

GoodNews for Fathers

22 Abraham Had Faith and A Father’s Heart

by Jonathon Wright GoodNews for Parents

24 Setbacks To Setups

by Linda Ray Center

GoodNews Cover Story

26 Farm to Farm

by Bethany Ruckman

GoodNews for Teens

28 Some Things Never Change

by Nadolyn Lee

GoodNews for Everyone

30 Jesus is King!

by David Beckmann

GoodNews for Family

32 Kinsley’s Secret Stash

by Donald Cantrell

GoodNews for Everyone

34 A Parable: People of the Fire

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by Sharyl Sieh

GoodNews Business Spotlight

36 Volunteer Rid A Pest GoodNews for Everyone

38 He Never Gives Up on Me!

by Leslie Bennett

GoodNews for Everyone

40 God’s Promises

by Paula Burgner

GoodNews for your Taste Buds

42 Watermelon Salsa

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by Pam Wattenbarger

GoodNews for Everyone

44 Learning To Lean

by Dr. Rob Debelak

GoodNews for Marriage

46 Living Marriage-Minded

by Stephanie Shrum

GoodNews for Everyone

50 Jesus Is Cool

by Terrie Ruff

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Gò0dNews from the Pastor’s Desk

The Good News About Pastoral Burnout

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by Dr. Julius McCarter

astors today have a lot on their plates, and the

ministry, academics, or charitable work. We love what we

stresses of leadership, burnout, and moral failures

do. We love those we serve. We answer to a high calling. We

are all too real. Over the past quarter century (I was

are trained, experienced, and often well resourced. So why

ordained in 1997), I’ve seen—and personally experienced— my share of all three.

“And if you don’t like it, there’s the door!” That was

do we do it?

Burnout isn’t something new. The Apostle Paul dealt with it. He wrote of being “so utterly burdened beyond

how another pastor friend of mine ended his sermon. After

our strength that we despaired of life itself.” He went on to

delivering that doozy of a sermon, he disappeared behind

complain of the “daily pressure on me of my anxiety for the

the platform and broke down, sobbing. A month away from

churches” (2 Corinthians 1:8, 11:28). St Augustine wrestled

ministry and a year rebuilding spiritual, emotional, and

with despair, calling it sin. Luther was well known for his

physical strength led to decades of effective ministry. But it

melancholy. And Charles Spurgeon wrote knowingly of the

almost ended before it began.

“minister’s fainting fits.”

Many of us clergy experience the telltale signs of

I don’t have a silver bullet that wraps all this up nicely.

what psychologists call “burnout.” When you have

Instead, I have a community—the Church—that ministers

overcommitted or feel the tug of fatigue, the first indicator

strongly with the edification of pastors and supports those

of trouble is avoiding people. You look at your calendar

ordained folks in their representative work when it feels

and groan. You think of excuses for canceling meetings

like it’s too much. The Good News of the

(or even better, not setting them up in the first place).

Gospel is that none of us are in this

Isolation can kill. That isolation leads to the second

work alone. In fact, it’s not even

indicator—procrastination. When you’re burned out,

our work. The Good News of the

you begin pushing obligations past reasonable limits.

Gospel is that the work of ministry

That can lead to things like poorly planned sermons

is the work of Jesus, empowered

or visits that don’t get made—which, in turn,

by the Spirit, in our world, a work

ramps up the guilt and stress. That increase in

in which we are “co-laborers” (1

stress leads to the third indicator of burnout—

Corinthians 3:9). The practices

impatience. The little delays and irritations of

of that community—like prayer,

life (sanctifying experiences, usually) result in anger rather than humor. A volunteer

Scripture, fellowship, baptism, and holy communion—are the practices

blows an assignment, a staff member

that support our memory and our

questions a decision, a family member

work (Acts 2:42-47). It may sound so

disappoints, and you’re ready to blow.

obvious, but in burnout, the obvious

Anger typically does not produce

is so easily forgotten.

righteousness. Before you know it,

Remember who you are. But,

pastoral forgetfulness steps in. You

more importantly, remember Whose

forget who—and Whose!—you are.

you are. And allow that memory to

those of us who serve others in

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sustain your work.

About The Author

Burnout impacts

Dr. Julius McCarter is a husband to Kendra, a friend to some, a teacher to many and a follower of Christ. Julius has been a pastor and teacher for over 20 years. A lover of good books and music most of his life. His most recent book is Pastoralia: Reflections after 20 Years in Ministry.

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Uncle Tommy

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by Sheneka Land

y first memory of Tommy Bohannon was on a hot summer day when I was just a toddler. I had been locked in a bedroom with only a raised

window to provide relief from the sweltering heat that engulfed the little project house apartment. Being so young, I had no concept of time, but my hours in that room had to be of some length because eventually I had to use the closet as a bathroom after I had drained a baby bottle filled with Coca Cola. You see, I am just one in a multitude of those who suffered or are still suffering the effects of childhood neglect and abuse.

Uncle Tommy had married my mother’s oldest sister (Aunt Bertie) shortly before his retirement, and they lived directly across the street in a project house apartment as well. Eventually, they heard my cries of desperation and appeared outside the bedroom window. Uncle Tommy held a kitchen knife which he was using to pry the screen off the window. I’m sure he must have tipped his fedora hat off his forehead, as he often did throughout my childhood when he was determined to complete a difficult task.

Though I was very young, I remember that day as clear as memories from this morning. Finally, the small-framed man reached through the window as I held my little noodle-like arms up to him. I remember the relief I felt as my body grazed against the windowsill on my way to freedom. Uncle Tommy and Aunt Bertie took me home with them, gave me a warm bath and fed me a bowl of Total cereal which I absolutely hated!

By the time I was seven years old, I had been legally adopted by my aunt and uncle. Uncle Tommy was the one stable force and positive influence throughout my childhood years. He taught me how to read music, play the piano, and tend a vegetable garden. During the summer months, he took me to the library to check out armloads of books, always encouraging me to read and learn. Some afternoons

Sometimes he would have me read out loud to him, and I can still hear his hearty laugh ending with soft grunting when I mispronounced the word totally as “toe-tally.”

I miss my beloved Uncle Tommy, and I would love just one more chance to lay my head against his soft flannel shirt and drink in the faint scents of Old Spice cologne and Bruton snuff that lingered on him. Just one more chance to let him know how much his Christian walk and love influenced my life. Just one more chance to share my personal struggles and glean from his wisdom. Just one more chance to sit on the piano stool with him to play a piano duet. Uncle Tommy was a treasure in the midst of a difficult childhood…a thread of grace forever woven in the tapestry of my life.

mowing or picking blackberries to earn money for my school clothes, reading and swapping sections of the newspaper.

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About The Author

we would sit together under the shade tree after a day of

Sheneka Land is an ordained minister and a graduate of the Pentecostal Theological Seminary. She enjoys speaking and writing and is co-author of From Rejection to Validation (pathwaybookstore.com). Sheneka pursues opportunities in care ministry where she can spread the news of hope and transformation to the suffering. She is mother to four sons whom she homeschooled for twenty-four years. She and her husband, Jon, currently reside in Cleveland, Tennessee. www.thethreadsofgrace.com

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f you’re a Seinfeld fan like me, you likely remember George Costanza’s flustered exclamation, “Serenity Now!” With a wink and a nod toward Seinfeld, I’ve titled this month’s column “Inheritance Now,” with the provocative idea that perhaps parents would best serve their children—as well as their own retirement years—by bequeathing a future inheritance while the parents are still alive. Before indignant howls of protest reach a deafening crescendo, allow me to explain.

First, I’m a firm believer in “teach people to fish” (that is, be self-sufficient and make wise financial decisions) instead of giving them your own fish which does nothing to educate them financially. Please remember that in past columns I have made a clear distinction between emergency aid/charity in extraordinary situations, which I agree with, and chronic “enabling” of irresponsible behavior by subsidizing someone long-term, which I feel is wrong on many levels. So, in the spirit of teaching our children and grandchildren to “fish” by building wealth themselves, why not give them a jump-start today instead of bequeathing them money in your Will after you’re dead? By doing it while you’re alive, you can be handson in teaching your loved ones how to invest and grow your monetary legacy. For example, if you have children or grandchildren who are working and earning money, you can help them open a Roth IRA account where you can contribute money for them to invest. Plus, you’re still around to help them choose where to invest their Roth IRA, and to ensure they actually do it. But if you wait until you’ve passed away, you have zero influence over how your financial legacy is handled . . . or mishandled.

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Secondly, bestowing an inheritance while you’re alive may be a “cheaper” way to go. Think about it—what’s the most valuable resource when it comes to investing and compounding returns? Time. A small amount (a few thousand dollars, for instance) invested in a stock index fund for a teenaged child or grandchild will grow to nearly one million dollars or more by the time they retire in their late 60’s. You may not have $800,000 to leave each child or grandchild when you die, but by opening that account and getting it started now while they’re young, it will compound and grow to that amount later in their lifetime. And think of the implications for your own retirement years: without any pressure to leave a substantial amount of money for your children and grandchildren, you can “live it up” a bit more during your own retirement years, spending every nickel in the knowledge that you’ve already bestowed a generous legacy. So, for future birthday and Christmas presents for children and grandchildren, strongly consider making contributions to their Roth IRA or other investment accounts to give them “inheritance now” rather than later. Over time, the total amount you gifted them will likely be larger than the amount you were planning to leave in your Will.

My wife and I have done something similar with our adult sons, and we will do the same for our daughter one day soon—just so you don’t think I’m talking about a “pie in the sky” idea that’s unrealistic. We helped our sons open a Roth IRA when they turned 16 and began working, and we did a dollar-for-dollar match for money they contributed.

We also helped them buy their first homes so they could begin building equity and learn how real estate can grow wealth. By giving them their inheritance “now,” they’ll be wealthier and we’re now off the hook! Sounds like a winwin to me!

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have always loved TV Westerns, starting

helper, Tobeel. Dillon gives his pistol to Tobeel and

with “The Lone Ranger,” “Have Gun—Will

instructs him to get in position by the back window

Travel,” “The Rifleman,” “Bonanza,” and my

with Butler in his sights.

favorite, “Gunsmoke.”

These TV classics always seem to leave you

Dillon then announces he is entering the cabin unarmed and orders Butler to release Doc and

with a life lesson, something to think about. On

surrender. He points out to Butler that Tobeel has

“Gunsmoke,” the keeper of the peace is U.S.

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instructions to shoot Butler if he fires his weapon.

Miss Kitty and Doc Adams, Chester Goode, and later, the lovable Festus Hagen.

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Jack Borders is a Christ follower, husband, father, grandfather, and caregiver living in Cleveland, Tennessee.

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euteronomy 6:6-7: “These commandments that I

• Commit to paper all those interesting stories from

give you today are to be upon your hearts.

your family. If you don’t feel comfortable with

Impress them on your children. Talk about them

composing, then make a bulleted list of interesting

when you sit at home and when you walk

facts or accomplishments. Be sure to include as many

along the road, when you lie down and when you get up.”

details as possible.

We know the sandwich: the story starts with “Once upon a time…” and ends with “And they lived happily ever

• Collect any information about family members who have served in the ministry or in the military.

after.” To most kids, it doesn’t matter what’s in the middle! Everybody likes a good story.

The Lord encourages us to tell stories to our children. He doesn’t mind if we use the “story sandwich” or not. He just wants the next generation to know of Him. God loves families: not just the nuclear family but the lineage of family. He is referred to as the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. He encourages us to share a legacy. The Bible is full of details about families: where they lived, who they married, what tribe they were from, and how they made a living.

Contained in those details are torches of wisdom, triumphs of restoration made from the remnants left by sin, and blessings of hope for the next generation to thrive better than the one before.

What do you have to pass down to your children that can plant seeds of purpose and harvest a crop of hope?

Here’s an idea: make a legacy book for each of the children

• Collect wedding pictures from the family for a wedding album showing how traditions were upheld or how the styles have changed through the years.

As you collect these items or research how to gather

in the family. Take any kind of folder or notebook and put

them, you will enrich your own legacy. You will see how

things in it that are or were important to your family. Not

God has blessed your lineage with protection or answered

sure what to include? Try any of these or a combination:

prayers. You’ll see personally why God says to teach His

• Write down prayers that have been answered for your family.

• Make copies of anything that was in a family member’s handwriting. Photos are often lost or

commandments, decrees, and laws to “your children and their children after them [so that they] may fear the Lord your God as long as you live…and so that you may enjoy long life” (Deuteronomy 6:2).

burned. Handwriting is another personal connection framed and hanging in a sewing shop. It was a request for some alterations, signed and dated from the late 1800s!)

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to relatives. (I saw an interesting handwritten note, Sandra Gilmore serves the Lord as wife, mom, and encourager, mostly through writing and speaking, occasionally through cooking, rarely through anything athletic and only because of the mercy and grace of Jesus. You can reach her by email: tandsgilmore@yahoo.com or her website www.sandragilmore.org.

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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

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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 Adoración 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 2440 Legacy Pkwy NW Cleveland, TN 37312 (423) 479-3415

Church of God of Prophecy

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

The Church of God

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

Community

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

Disciples of Christ

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

Episcopal

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

Lutheran

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

Latter-day Saints

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Methodist

Big Spring United Methodist 1196 Hardwick St SE, Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 476-5242 Black Fox United Methodist 1820 Old Chattanooga Pike SW, Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 339-1908 Broad Street United Methodist 155 Central Ave NW, Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 476-5586 First United Methodist Church 3425 Ocoee St N, Cleveland, TN 37312 (423) 476-4504 Mount Zion UMC 7223 Germantown Rd NW Cleveland, TN 37312 Pleasant Grove UMC 3043 Pleasant Grove Church Rd SW Cleveland, TN 37311 Red Hill United Methodist Church 527 Red Hill Valley Road SE Cleveland, TN 37323 (423) 728-5413 South Cleveland United Methodist 1165 Church St SE, Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 507-5760 Tasso United Methodist 1106 Tasso Ln NE, Cleveland, TN 37312 (423) 479-4457 Trinity United Methodist Church 731 1st St SE, Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 614-7900 Valley Head Methodist Church 920 Mouse Creek Rd NW, Cleveland, TN 37312 (423) 472-0575 Wesley Memorial Methodist 3405 Peerless Rd NW, Cleveland, TN 37312 (423) 472-9578

Pentecostal

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

Nazarene

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

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Benton Pike House Of Prayer 2615 Peach Orchard Hill Rd, Cleveland, TN 37323 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 Community Hall Church 1305 6th Street Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 472-2178 Crossroads Community Church 1000 South Lee Highway Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 716-2871 Dwelling Place Church International 523 Urbane Road NE Cleveland, TN 37312 (423) 790-5200 Evening Light Gospel 200 20th St SE Cleveland, TN 37311 Fairhaven Ministry Center 1807 Blythe Ave. SE, Cleveland TN, 37311 Freedom Fellowship Church 3555 Blue Springs Rd, Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 478-0654 God’s Family Fellowship 197 Neely Circle NE Cleveland, TN 37312 (423) 790-7533 Graceway Chapel 221 14th St NW, Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 728-2226 International House of Fire 1701 South Lee Hwy Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 790-0772 The Journey Church 3191 South Lee Hwy, McDonald, TN 37353 (423) 728-4100 Living By Faith Ministries 183 1st Street NW Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 457-9072 Living Word Church 930 25th Street, NW Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 339-3028 or The Net Church Bradley Square 12 200 Paul Huff Pkwy Cleveland, TN 37312 New Life Bible Church 155 S Ocoee St, Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 472-3882 Restoration Fellowship 211 Trewhitt Dr SE, Cleveland, TN 37323 (423) 479-4249 The Simple Gospel 850 Elrod St SE Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 650-9572 Shema Israel Ministry 850 Elrod St SE Cleveland, TN 37311 423-994-8553 The Sanctuary 1203 Smith Dr.

Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 478-2843 Tasso Christian Church 1135 Tasso Lane, Cleveland, TN 37312 (423) 479-2705 The TRIBE 1175 King Edward Avenue SE Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 380-8802 United Christian Church 2200 Peerless Rd NW, Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 479-4277 Unity Christian Ministries 2419 Georgetown Rd NW Cleveland, TN 37312 (423) 473-9338 Walker Valley Community 787 Lauderdale Memorial Hwy Cleveland, TN 37312 (423) 336-9696

Presbyterian

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

Seventh Day Adventist

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

Zion Assembly

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Purposefully Nostalgic

by Dr. William Lamb

I

n the early 2000s, while serving as a youth pastor at a

to encourage another, I knew this task was more about my

church in my town, I was the chaplain for a local middle

heart than my skill.

school, particularly the football and wrestling teams.

The lessons learned in those days proved that showing

Being a chaplain was a lot of fun. But getting to wear a

up consistently, being dedicated, and personal interaction

coach’s uniform and receiving my first pair of Asics tennis

with students is usually met with acceptance and trust.

shoes was the most exciting, other than my work with the

The football games and wrestling matches were fun, and

people. Let me explain.

wearing team logo attire was fresh, but the real worth and

The gift of playing sports was never deposited in me. I

value was on Wednesday morning FCA (Fellowship of

mean, I played some sports along the way: baseball in the

Christian Athletes) huddles. Each week, we would meet at

third grade, football one season as a seventh-grader (only

6:25 a.m., and the growth was exponential. At one point,

played in one game that year), a lot of tennis while in college, but never on a real team. So when Coach Yates asked me to serve as chaplain for Cleveland Middle School, it was definitely an unlikely fit. After my first year as a football chaplain, the wrestling coach asked me to be his team chaplain as well.

Oddly enough, the only wrestling I knew about occurred on Saturday mornings when, as a kid, my dad and I would watch Ric Flair and Andre the Giant.

When I close my eyes and meditate on the past, I remember: the Thursday nights at

these huddles outgrew a regular classroom, so we moved

Raider Field, the bus rides to neighboring school districts,

into the auditorium for our weekly meetings.

the screaming crowds, the experts (parents) coaching from

Those days are mere memories now, but I am better

the stands, and endless attempts to keep the coaches and

because of it. If you want to be fulfilled in life, then make life

extra players behind the white line and off the field during

work for another person. It always comes back around.

play. People get excited at those events, you know. After

Oh, and while the Asics, blue shirts, and brown khakis

every game, the team would meet mid-field, take a knee,

are no longer part of my wardrobe, the memories of

listen to the coach’s recap, and then I would offer a prayer.

students chasing God each week before school are locked

I remember my first wrestling match, and as I walked into the gym wearing those Asics, khakis, and a blue shirt, I

in. I will forever cherish the memory of students standing strong in their faith individually and collectively.

fiving players, and listening intently for any opportunity

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knew I belonged there. Bouncing between two mats, highWilliam Lamb, PhD Lee University Leonard Center

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Relying on God

I

by Leah Hadder

admit it, I have struggled trusting God. It has not always

relationship was a season, a chapter—it was not meant to be

been easy for me to follow His leading. Through His

a lasting commitment.

goodness and grace, the Lord taught me through a

God taught me to trust Him when I did not

lesson that He could be trusted, even when I was angry,

understand. In His goodness, I realized why the

confused, and heartbroken. His love—in teaching me to

relationship needed to end. I can see it now. When I thought God was punishing me, He was propelling me forward into my destiny on a bright, shining path (Proverbs 4:18 ESV).

He gave me hope and perspective. Instead of continuously reliving failure, I began daily to live out a successful future.

I have listened to others lament over broken relationships, failed career plans, the loss of financial means, and many other unfortunate occurrences. There were times when I immediately knew what to say to provide comfort and other times when I gave a listening ear. Though I do not have all the answers, I know the One who does. Seek Him in prayer.

Tell Him how you feel. Ask Him to guide you

trust Him—was evident in that lesson. It appeared in a breakup years ago.

I wanted a relationship to continue so badly that

and to help you trust His plan.

Refer to Jeremiah 17:7-8 ESV: “Blessed is the man who trusts in the LORD,

when it fell through, I hastily became angry believing that

whose trust is the LORD.

God took away a blessing. At the time, I wondered if God

He is like a tree planted by water,

had intentionally acted to destroy the relationship as a

that sends out its roots by the stream,

punishment towards me. I mistakenly believed that He did

and does not fear when heat comes,

not care about my happiness nor that He cared about how I

for its leaves remain green,

would miss the relationship moving forward.

and is not anxious in the year of drought,

Though I hatefully questioned God, He lovingly

for it does not cease to bear fruit.”

answered me. God is a faithful God. He is a caring God

Listen to Him. Obey Him. Allow yourself to see the

and He truly knows best. Years later—after much prayer

goodness of God move in your situation. May He continue

and studying scripture—I realized that the relationship I

to amaze you as He reveals His glory. As C.S. Lewis wrote,

had prayed to thrive would not have been ideal for myself

“Relying on God has to begin all over again every day as if

or for him. We were moving through life on separate

nothing had yet been done.”

that relationship “collapse,” God has blessed both of us abundantly, separately, in the lives He designed for us. Our

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tracks, needing to run our Christian races apart. Since Leah Hadder is a speaker, writer, and podcast host. She attends Living Word Church in Cleveland, Tennessee.

Contact Leah at www.leahhadder.org.

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Gò0dNews for Fathers

Abraham Had Faith and A Father’s Heart

by Jonathon Wright

I

n Genesis 21, Abraham and Sarah finally have a child and name him Isaac. God was gracious to them, just as He had promised. It took possibly more than 25 years of

waiting, but God proved Himself faithful through it all. See Genesis 12:4 and 17:1-4 for the ages of Abraham before the birth of Isaac. Shortly after the circumcision and weaning of Isaac, Ishmael is making fun of Isaac. Sarah goes straight to Abraham, demands that Hagar and Ishmael be thrown out, and says Ishmael will not share in the inheritance with her son Isaac.

At first, Abraham was very troubled by her request because he loved Ishmael. However, God told him that he should not be troubled by these things and that he should listen to his wife’s requests. The Lord also told him that Ishmael would be blessed and become a nation, but Isaac would carry God’s blessing. Abraham knew and had faith that God would take care of Ishmael as He promised in verse 13 of this chapter. Because of this, Abraham sent them away with some food and water. Does this not remind you of when a father today has to allow his son or daughter to go out into the real world? He knows it will not be easy, but there is also a sense that God will take care of the young

Another interesting thing about this well was that later

man or woman. Somehow, by the grace of God, they find a

in this chapter, Abraham buys this well. Abraham may have

way to make it through and begin to rely on mom and dad

known about these things. That may have been why he went

less. I am so blessed to have been raised in a Christian home

the extra mile to buy the well he had dug. He must have

because God helped me when my parents could not.

kept in communication with his wild son because later, after

Later, Hagar and Ishmael hit some rough times. They are

the death of Abraham in Genesis 25:9, Isaac and Ishmael

on the brink of dehydration and death because they have run

buried their father. See Genesis 16:11-13 for an interesting

out of water. Hagar goes about a bowshot away from the boy,

prophecy about Ishmael being a wild donkey. Let’s keep

thinking they both are going to die. The angel of God calls

praying for our kids and living godly lives with hope and

out to Hagar and tells her not to be afraid. God has heard the

faith that God will help us all during these uncertain times.

boy’s cry and will make him a great nation. The Lord helped water to refresh her family. The well was there all along, but she just needed to look up and see God’s provision.

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her to see a well from a distance, and she was able to get some

Jonathon Wright currently lives in Cleveland, Tennessee, and has been a member of the Church of God for about twenty years. He is a graduate of Lee University and Beacon University where he earned a BA and MA in Biblical Studies. He loves studying the Bible and has done so for over thirty years, but only now has God given him a desire and the opportunity to be a writer. He is currently beginning the process of writing a book on Genesis entitled, God’s Good Prophetic Plan: From Beginning to End.

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Setbacks To Setups

“N

by Linda Ray Center

o, dear brothers and sisters, I have not

I felt sad and full of REGRET. I was not meeting my

achieved it, but I focus on this one thing;

son’s needs. During that time, well-meaning people added

Forgetting the past and looking forward to

to my pain, telling me I spent too many hours in the studio.

what lies ahead” (Philippians 3:13).

Setbacks happen. How we approach them can hold us

back or move us forward. Setbacks offer us an opportunity to learn more about ourselves and to understand better

My mother and sister helped me by attending to my children’s activities while I worked. Every event I missed reminded me that I was lacking as a parent.

Today, those prickly memories are dim. They no longer

God’s power working in us. He wants to help us, whether

hurt, but the regret surfaces occasionally. Relying on God’s

we are stuck in a setback today or chained to a past setback

promises helped me turn my parenting perspective around and understand myself better.

One morning, as I surrendered my thoughts to God, I remembered there is no condemnation for those who are in Christ. Through Philippians 3:13, I realized that it was time to move on. God used what I thought was a setback to create a setup with positive outcomes. Dance students often told me I helped them build their selfesteem. They learned how to express themselves through movement and appreciate the art of dance.

God’s plan for my earlier years positioned me to help many children to believe in themselves. And with a smile, I now include my children in

and filled with regret. God helped me resolve a setback

that group. They are independent, happy adults pursuing

and find closure to a struggle I carried as a single parent

their own dreams.

for years.

During my 40s, my dance and gymnastics business took

Regrets hold us captive to our limitations and imperfections. I have learned that we can never change what

every minute of the day, including weekends, to keep it

was; however, changing our perception of a setback can help

running. I had two young children and too often felt like a

us take a step forward to fulfill God’s plan for our lives.

failure as a mother. I thought I was doing my best to balance career and parenting until I found my 8-year-old son’s fill-

Take some quiet time to consider your setbacks and how they can be converted to setups for something positive.

read his first line: I wished I had more time with my Mother.

She is always at work.

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in-the-blank wish list school assignment. I gasped when I Linda Ray Center writes about everyday life with God, others, and self, as an author, freelance writer, and blogger at www.lindaraycenter.com. She resides in charming Chattanooga and will showcase her grandchildren’s pictures at any given moment.

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Matt, I stepped down from my position as a

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time, I was working as a registered nurse, Matt was

That is a long story to get to the establishment

working in home health sales, and the kids (three at

of Farm to Farm, I know. When our oldest son,

the time) were in public school. Of course, having

Brendon, was about fourteen, he had a desire to work

jobs and public schooling available to us is a huge

for himself. He used his Christmas money to buy

blessing, but we had a vision for our family.

the materials to make paracord bracelets, and sold

In 2012, Matt stepped down from his position and published the first issue of GoodNews Christian

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them at swim meets and baseball games. He used the money he had made to buy baby chicks. He also

saved for a small incubator, raising his birds up to

or by posting wants and needs on our bulletin board.

breed, hatch eggs and eventually, was able to sell

We strive to provide excellent and affordable quality

baby chicks.

feed. Most of all, we love to meet so many amazing

With the flexibility of our schedule, we were

new friends. The farming community in Cleveland

often able to go as a family to sell chicks at the flea

and surrounding areas is full of dedicated and

markets, flock swaps, and even to frequent visitors

passionate people, and we feel it is a privilege that so

at our growing farm. Over time, Brendon grew his

many have allowed Farm to Farm to be a part of it.

business to buying, selling and trading many kinds

Having the flexible schedule of business owners and

of poultry and farm sitting. Along the way, the

a homeschool family

entire family grew to love farming—and the farming

has definitely come

community. We have learned how to have a farm and

with sacrifices, but

how to keep a farm working enough to pay for itself.

being able to work

We have also learned the importance of the farming

together on our farm

community and thus, we wanted to find a way to be

(more like a borderline

more involved within it.

zoo) and at Farm to

What a better way than to open a farm store. At Farm to Farm we hope to provide a place for farmers

Farm is our dream come true.

to connect—whether it is at our monthly flock swap

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Some Things Never Change

by Nadolyn Lee

I

remember feeling very overwhelmed as a teenager.

Heavenly Father, I come before Your throne.

Grades, friends, pressures, and activities that came with

I am here to admit that I can’t do this alone.

even more obligations seemed to always be adding up.

God, I can barely look myself in the eyes.

Looking back, I almost feel guilty for feeling that way. I talk

I feel so much shame, I hear many lies.

to my own teens today and they feel the same way, but they

I fear, I doubt. My mind is full.

have much more reason to. Sports are all-consuming, grades

But even in the darkest nights I feel Your pull—

seem to feel “make or break” for their future, and I can

On my heart, on my life, on my mind.

hardly believe the difference of pressures in 2021 compared

Your plan is flawless. Your heart is so kind. Lord, I am

to the early ’90s. It’s like comparing apples to oranges.

facing a valley.

A lot has changed, to the point that sometimes I wonder

The enemy is striking—the trails, the lies, the hurt are too

if I am saying the right things to my teens. But the God

much for my liking.

who I counted on as a teen has not changed at all. He is

But You, my God, are limitless. I hurt and I’m broken, I

still just as faithful and just as present in the lives of young

must confess. Wash over me

people today. Nothing you are facing has blindsided Him

Like never before. Please remind me what I am here for.

or caught Him off guard. God knows your pressures, fears,

I’m insecure

and emotions. I was recently reminded of how I felt many

I’m weak

times as a teen when my 15-year-old niece, Julia, sent me

I’m flawed

this poem she wrote.

But my hope comes from you, my God. I can’t tell you that the demands placed upon you will get any less. In fact, they may get even more challenging in the years to come. But I can tell you it gets easier as God equips you to better handle all those demands. Maturing and staying grounded in God’s Word will put a lot of your roller coaster emotions in the rearview mirror.

As a teen, I disappointed God plenty of times, but He has never once disappointed me. At my weakest, His strength sustained me. When you are overwhelmed, a great place to turn to in Scripture is the Psalms. “You, Lord, are forgiving and good, abounding in love to all who call you. Hear my prayer, Lord; listen to my cry for mercy.

When I am in distress, I call to you, because you answer

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me” (Psalm 86:5-7).

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Nadolyn Lee is a graduate of Berry College with her Masters and Education Specialist Degree from LMU. She has taught elementary music for twenty-three years in the North Georgia area. Creator of ‘Dirt Road Believer’ YouTube Channel, Nadolyn produces Christian devotions every Tuesday and Thursday. She is an author, songwriter, and director for children’s musical theater in her community of Summerville, GA. She and her husband of eighteen years, Adam, have four teenage children. Nadolyn co-founded and runs the local chapter of Helping Hands Ending Hunger, INC that feeds hungry students and their families over the weekend.

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Jesus is King!

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by David Beckmann

his spring we again celebrated the victorious

One thing is for sure: no one goes to Heaven who is

resurrection of Jesus from the dead. In many

a rebel against the throne of God! Jesus's rule, though,

of our churches, once Easter Sunday is over,

is not just in the hearts of His believing people. It is an

it seems our celebration takes a break. But one of the

absolute rule over the whole universe (after all, He made

main things Jesus rose from the dead to do was to

it)! Jesus said, “All authority is given to me in Heaven

ascend to his throne in Heaven! We need to remember

and Earth” (Matthew 28:18). It is for this reason that all

his Ascension.

the people and nations of the Earth are accountable to him for how they live.

I feel sorry for people in positions of responsibility who do not recognize that they have their positions at the King's hand, and must answer to Him for what they say and do. As Jesus the King (John 18:37) told Pilate, “You could have no power at all against me, except it were given thee from above” (John 19:11). These proud rulers—who think God does not see or hear—better repent before it is too late for them, as it says in Psalm 2: “Be wise now therefore, O ye kings: be instructed, ye judges of the Earth. Serve the Lord with fear, and rejoice with trembling.

Jesus's ascension to Heaven took place 40 days after the resurrection (May 13 this year). This ascension is critical for us to remember for the sake of our eternal welfare.

To begin with, our Savior who is the King teaches

Kiss the Son, lest he be angry, and ye perish from the way, when his wrath is kindled but a little."

Let us pray for our rulers. Let us pray for people who think they can get to Heaven without giving Jesus the rule in their hearts. Let us be extremely thankful

us that if we are to enjoy his salvation, we must be

that God has given us sinners the grace and privilege

his subjects. The Good News preached by Jesus was

to be able to go through each day as subjects of such a

that the Kingdom of Heaven was at hand – that was

wonderful, loving, and faithful King. Let us also thank

because HE was at hand! Now that He is on the throne,

him for the hope that one day our ascended King will

His kingdom has come. Now is the time to bow our

return, and he will straighten everything out!

knee to him, the One True King, and give our lives to He said it would be (Luke 17:21).

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him so that His kingdom may be in our hearts—like The Rev. David Beckmann is an Anglican priest and Moderator of the C.S. Lewis Society of Chattanooga. Recently, he was director of the C. S. Lewis Study Centre at The Kilns, Oxford, UK. He blogs at revbeckmann.com.

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Kinsley’s Secret Stash

by Donald Cantrell

I

was finally able to get my first Covid-19 vaccination

Kinsley’s love language is gifts—it does not matter the

at a Walmart on East Brainard Road in Chattanooga.

size or the cost—and she just loves receiving gifts. So for

The day I was supposed to go ended up being a

her to use her money and spend it on people whom she

morn with black ice on the roads, so I rescheduled

does not even know warmed my heart.

Once again, I felt tears in my eyes and was

my appointment for later in the morning. Of course, I

wondering how I was going to walk into Walmart

was able to take my sidekick with me due to her

to get my vaccine with teary eyes. The world

school’s being on winter break.

needs more random acts of kindness. There

We made our way up I-75, turned onto the East Ridge exit, and passed by Parkridge

was a song many years ago that was sung by

East Women’s Hospital, where Kinsley was

Dionne Warwick that goes, “What the world

born in 2013. We talked about how tiny she

needs now is love, sweet love.” There is not

was at her birth and laughed a bit until we

enough love in this world, is there?

In the coming days, I will be helping

crossed the bridge that crossed over I-24.

Kinsley gather up some things to help

The bridge was under construction, so we had to stop, and as I looked around, I saw

out those homeless men and women.

lots of tents in the woods on the east side

Love is not a noun: it is a verb, it is an action, and we need more love in

of the road, and I told Kinsley what

action. I have been preaching and

those tents were all about.

pastoring since 1979, and I have

It was a very cold morning, the temperatures were in the mid-20s,

learned more from this 8-year-

and as I drove off, this is what I heard

old girl than I could have learned

from the back seat: “Poppy, next

from years in a seminary or a

time, we will bring my stash.” I asked

Bible college.

Do you have a “Secret Stash?”

her, “What do you mean, your secret stash?” She said, “You know, my

If you do, maybe you should look

secret stash of money; next time we

around and look with eyes of

come up here, we will bring it.” I was a

love, hoping you can find something

bit shocked and asked her again, “Why?”

or someone to use your “Secret Stash” on. Love is a verb, so put it into

She wanted to give it to the homeless

action. I know I will!

people. I was a bit surprised because she has a little “secret stash” of money, and it is her money. She did not ask me to wanted to spend her very own money.

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spend my money on the homeless; she

Donald Cantrell has been pastoring and preaching since 1980. He has had the honor of publishing over thirty books and his sermon material is sold all over the world by various online companies. If you visit his house any weekend in the fall you will find them watching the “Florida Gators or the New England Patriots… Chomp Chomp.”

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A Parable: People of the Fire

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by Sharyl Sieh

land was held in the grip of an icy-cold climate. A

Surprised by this development, a few watchers

little band of watchers gathered for warmth in the

tentatively put a log on the fire. Soon, the fire began to

place of fire. The fire provided warmth in the midst

burn brightly, and its warmth began to give the little group

of the ice and cold, security from wild animals, and cooked their food.

They were drawn to the fire and determined to keep it blazing. They found and shared their wood with others.

Then their hearts changed—they became complacent.

energy to move around.

Some began to dance before the fire. Others, overcome with gratitude, began to weep, “We are saved!”

The remaining watchers reluctantly put more logs on the fire, and soon, they had energy to go into the

Watchers decided to keep their own wood because searching and cutting took precious time and effort. They sat upon their stacks of wood to watch the fire. As they sat, the fire’s warmth and light began to wane.

Eventually, the fire ceased to burn brightly.

One by one, they began to complain that the fire no longer kept them warm nor gave light.

Flames ceased. Only gray ash remained. The colder they became, the more they began to find fault with each other. One or two left with their wood to find another fire. Some longed for the old days when the fire burned brightly.

The cold overcame the warmth. A disgruntled fire watcher said, “Maybe it was a dream. I’m not sure if I believe in fire anymore.”

Then one concentrating on the ashes stopped complaining because he noticed a soft glow when the wind blew across the ashes. “Perhaps the fire isn’t out after all,” he said. Glancing at the ashes, another said, “You are seeing things that aren’t there.”

“Well,” said the first, “I think I’ll add one of my logs to

surrounding countryside and bring others who were so cold they had almost frozen to death.

There was much rejoicing as the little band grew. The whole countryside came to the light and comfort of the fire.

You are the People of The Fire. Give yourselves to the Lord without fear. Feed on the Word. The revival fire will be kindled in your heart as God’s love and presence grow.

the ash. Maybe it will catch fire.” “Oh, I wouldn’t use mine,”

Allow the Holy Spirit to fan the zeal of the Lord within you.

said the other, turning his back to the ashes. “It would be a

Encouraged and strengthened, you will successfully share

waste of good wood.”

the message of love and light to a cold world.

“I’m going to do it anyway. I think it is the thing to do,” said the first. He took one of the pieces from his stack of burst upon the log. Then he added logs to the growing fire.

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About The Author

wood and placed it on the fire. In a short time, a little flame

Sharyl J. Sieh is the founder of ACTS Ministry, a registered 501(c)(3) not-for-profit mission that ministers to the poor in Burkina Faso. Sharyl is an ordained minister with Faith Ministries Alliance. When not in Burkina Faso, Sharyl and her husband, Dennis, live in Cleveland, Tennessee, and are members of Dwelling Place Church International (DPCI).

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by Leslie Bennett

am so thankful our loving God does not give up on us when we mess up. I have failed Him many times in a plethora of ways, but He

continues to work in my life—molding me and making me into what He wants me to be.

God could have thrown up His hands and given up on me a long time ago, but as the song says, “He’s still working on me....to make me what I need to be. It took Him just a week to make the moon and the stars, the sun and the Earth and Jupiter and Mars. How loving and patient He must be. ‘Cause He’s still working on me.”

This song, written by Joel Hemphill, teaches the truth of Philippians 1:6: “And I am sure of this, that He who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ.”

What you see when you look at me is not the finished product. He isn’t finished with me yet.

The song continues, “There really ought to be a sign upon my heart. Don’t judge me yet, there’s an unfinished part. But I’ll be better just according to His plan, fashioned by the Master’s loving hands.” helps me when I pray. Remember He’s the potter, Images of Christ’s work being done in us I’m the clay.” are woven throughout scripture. “You also, like

Jesus is the Master Builder. He began a good

living stones, are being built into a spiritual

work in me and He will continue to chisel, sand,

house to be a holy priesthood offering spiritual

paint, and clean up every mess I make. “For we

sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus

are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus,

Christ” (1 Peter 2:5, NIV).

to do His good works, which God prepared in

The song goes: “In the mirror of His word,

advance for us to do” (Ephesians 2:10, NIV).

never gave up on me. But He loves me as I am and 38 // June 2021

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reflections that I see, make me wonder why He 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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God’s Promises

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by Paula Burgner

ometimes in life, we think that we can do things

makes life worth living as we learn from our mistakes

on our own, and sometimes, we are able to

and each other.

accomplish them, but there is always a reason

Our brothers and sisters in Christ, near and far,

that we accomplish them. Things that we do in life and

experienced bad storms this week, some worse than

accomplish are not by accident: they are always in God’s

others, but my God always shows up with His promises.

blueprints for us. We may not always see it that way all of the time, but one way or another, it is revealed to us.

God gives us the ability to do many things on our own as an expression of free will and a choice that He allows us to make. But He is always there, whether it’s in the form of a song, a small gesture by nature, such as a bird with a happy song making you feel like things are all right in your world right at that moment, a beautiful sunny day after a storm, or a brightly shining rainbow. We make promises to ourselves every day: sometimes for things that we really mean, such as, “I promise myself that I will do better tomorrow,” sometimes for things that we hope for, such as, “I promise if I get that new outfit, I will work extra hard to save my money next time,” and sometimes to give someone else hope, such as, “I promise things are going to be okay and will work out.”

We go through life in such a hurry nowadays that it

He reveals His promises to us just like how, after the storms, He showed us a beautiful rainbow in the sky.

seems we don’t ever slow down to enjoy life as we once

This brought tears to my eyes, as I always remember how

did, like back when our parents and grandparents were

God’s Word in Genesis 9:13 tells us, “I do set my bow in

growing up. Back then, promises weren’t just made: they

the cloud, and it shall be for a token of a covenant between

were kept, and they would come to pass for those who

me and the earth.” When I feel like things are falling apart

they made the promise to as they believed with all their

or I’m having a bad day, I always try to take a moment to

heart and would speak it into existence. This is how God

remember that God promises it will get better.

hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.” We all experience things in life differently, and this is what

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works, just as the writer tells us in Hebrews 13:5: “For he Paula Burgner is a very strong willed, outgoing, girl who loves working out, and she believes in her heart that you are capable of doing anything that you put your mind to.

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Watermelon Salsa

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his fresh salsa offers

a fruity, summer twist on traditional salsas. It tastes delicious with pork or chicken and looks festive for a 4th of July picnic.

Make it at least one hour in advance to allow the flavors to meld.

Ingredients • ¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped • ¼ cup chopped jalapeno peppers • 2 tablespoons white vinegar • 1 ½ teaspoons minced garlic • 3 teaspoons to 1 tablespoon sugar • ½ teaspoon salt

Instructions 1. In a medium bowl, stir together the cilantro, jalapenos, vinegar, garlic, sugar, and salt.

2. Add the watermelon, onion, and orange.

Stir, making sure the watermelon mixture is well coated. Cover and chill one hour before serving.

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• 1 medium yellow onion, diced Pam Wattenbarger is the author of 3 cookbooks. You can find more recipes on her website, SimplySouthernMom.com.

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Learning To Lean

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by Dr. Rob Debelak

eturning from his lengthy stay abroad, Jacob prepares to face his elder twin, Esau. Arrangements are deliberate, tension mounts, prayer is restless—he anticipates conflict. Only scant

hours remain, and a dramatic night struggle pits a sleepless Jacob against an unnamed opponent (Genesis 32:22-32). Discerning his sparring partner’s identity is an exciting challenge as this twilight contest illuminates salient details of personal transformation.

The scene transpires on a dark stage (32:22). Shadowed by a death threat, Jacob left two decades prior under less-than-optimal circumstances. He had no way of knowing if Esau still held a grudge (Genesis 27-28). Jacob seemingly follows cordial protocol by announcing his arrival (32:3-5), yet this herald also makes him a target. Jacob was vulnerable, and messengers report Esau will confront his brother in force (32:6). Jacob left home a single man without possessions. He returns married, with maidservants, children, livestock, and material goods (32:22-23). On the eve of their meeting, Jacob employs a survival strategy. Fearfully facing an uncertain future (32:7), he divides the company in two, calculating if one group suffers an attack, the other might escape. He deploys his household under cover of darkness (32:22).

Divestment of belongings complete, his bareness revisits how his self-imposed exile began: alone, with nothing but his staff (32:10).

The narrative portrait is of a man at the end of himself, but a

a name change. Jacob will now be “Israel” “…because you have

picture of liminal poise set for the dawn of a new beginning.

struggled with God and with man and have overcome” (v. 29).

In his solitude, a nameless wrestler contends with him through

Jacob models an encounter with the Almighty. He no longer

the night. The anonymous fighter lands a successful blow against

grasps but receives; like Abraham and Isaac (Genesis 17:5, 19), God

Jacob’s hip, requiring Jacob to release him. The phrasing suggests

chose his name. Spiritually, this man would never be the same.

Jacob had a hold on the warrior, subtly reflecting on Jacob’s name:

Physically, he would never be the same either. His life journey

“one who grasps.” Jacob, though, wants something in return (32:26):

began with only his staff (32:9-12), and now his transformational

he wants to be blessed! Years ago, in a tent of darkness, Jacob deceived

pivot point is characterized by a limp (v. 32): he would need to

his blind father for a blessing—one intended for his brother. Now he

lean on something for support. A temporary injury? The only

desires favor without the interference of his family history baggage.

other mention of his staff occurs at the end of his life. The New

Exhausted and in pain, the singular longing he ardently clings to is all

Testament Book of Hebrews (11:21) comments on Genesis 48: “By

he has left: he fervently desires God’s approval.

faith, Jacob, when he was a dying, blessed both the sons of Joseph;

As in the case of Isaac rendering a verbal blessing, words matter. The question is, “What is your name?” Casual readings

and worshipped, leaning upon the top of his staff.”

Surrender, sincerity, seeking God’s unhindered favor: these may be essential factors integral to our walk of faith. Jacob’s

call”—a moment of truth, an admission of who one is. Jacob spent

transparency and vulnerability result in a change of character and

his life grasping at what God would give. At birth, he clutched his

reconciliation with others. If we take our relationship with God

brother’s heel (Genesis 25:24-28) and again took matters into his

seriously, perhaps these are instructive features of encounter for

own hands to obtain the blessing (Genesis 27). He replies, “Jacob,”

the modern-day believer.

conceding, “I am the supplanter (heel grabber)”: the one who deceived. With honest admission, blessing comes in the form of

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assume this is a mere revelation of identity. Instead, it is an “altar

Dr. Rob Debelak is associate professor of Bible in Lee University’s Online Program. He has taught at Lee University for 25 years, and is a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. He and his family reside in Cleveland, TN.

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Living Marriage-Minded

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by Stephanie Shrum

he Kingdom of Heaven is likened to a marriage

bills, often with two incomes instead of one (Two are better

multiple times throughout the Bible. We are

than one, because they have a good return for their labor: Eccl.

referred to as the Bride of Christ (for the marriage of the

4:9). You have intimacy and pleasure designed especially for

Lamb has come, and his Bride has made herself ready. Rev. 19:7).

marriage (each man should have his own wife and each woman

We are to look for our Groom to return at any moment and

her own husband. 1 Cor. 7:2). It would be foolish to take a

the Bible tells us to get ourselves ready. But ready for what?

wife or husband and then continue to live as though you

Ready to receive the inheritance promised to us through

are single by refusing to embrace all that your spouse has to

Christ—the marriage. The good news is there can be joy in

offer you.

the waiting.

Too often Christians accept Christ as their Savior but fail to tap into the privileges that come with the now. They want to go to Heaven when they die but they see it as something in their future, not something they can embrace and enjoy now. There are so many blessings that come with the Christian faith. Though we are not promised a life of ease, we do have the promise of the Holy Spirit (I will ask the Father, and he will give you another advocate to help you and be with you forever, the Spirit of truth.

John 14:16-17). Jesus is now your best friend (there is a friend that sticks closer than a brother.

Perhaps this is you. Is there something stopping you

Proverbs 18:24). You never have to face anything in life

from fully receiving all that you are promised in God’s

alone. You have the assurance of provision (And my God

Word (the Bible)? Do you feel unworthy to accept such

will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory

blessings? If Jesus is your Lord, you are worthy. Not

in Christ Jesus. Phil. 4:19). You have guidance for every

because of what you have or have not done but because of

situation. You have joy, peace, and love (But the fruit of the

what He did for you. He paid the price on the cross so that

Spirit is love, joy, peace, etc. Gal. 5:22).

you can have the full inheritance as a child of God. Thank

You wouldn’t get married and refuse to enjoy the

Him for it and go enjoy the journey.

benefits of marriage. Although marriage can be challenging at times, when you are married you have companionship. and in this way, you will fulfill the law of Christ. Gal. 6:2). There are financial benefits, such as tax breaks and sharing the

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Jesus Is Cool

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by Terrie Ruff

elight thyself also in the Lord; and he

did, I remembered our earlier conversation, and as I looked

shall give thee the desires of thine heart”

at her, she realized it too; the God-chosen books were perfect

(Psalm 37:4).

for her journey! Just as we were in our “worship service”

Kathy and I were finally meeting for dinner and bargain

in the parking lot, Kathy’s daughter Morgan called. I could

shopping. As soon as we saw each other, we began laughing

hear Kathy telling Morgan about the books I had given her,

and talking with excitement as we shared our greatest joys

and once the phone call ended, Kathy told me that after

and deepest sorrows. In reflection, we both acknowledged

hearing what God had done, her daughter’s response was,

that we had made it safely through them all!

“Jesus is cool!” We both smiled in agreement.

We were like two high school girls as we giggled with

A year later, in the middle of a pandemic, Kathy and I

unrestrained happiness while entering the thrift store. Once

met briefly with masks on and standing six feet apart. I had

inside, we knew exactly what to do. Kathy explored one side

another God-chosen book to share, and as I handed it to her,

of the store as I carefully anticipated unexpected treasures

I could again tell it was perfect for her journey! We both had

on the other side. We periodically checked in on each other

a knowing smile and we laughed together in our “worship

to share our deals of the day! Talk about therapy: we were

service” in the hospital lobby. And I remembered Morgan’s

having so much fun!

words: “Jesus is cool!”

Then reality set in. It was getting late, and we had literally shopped until we were about to drop! Recognizing that we were no longer high school

During my early-morning prayer walk, I felt the cool fall breeze gently blowing like kisses against my ebony cheeks, I admired the colorful leaves falling

girls but two hard-working

to skirt the tree trunks below, and

women, we decided to head

above my head, I could hear

home and reschedule dinner.

birds like angels serenading

As we were putting our

me with their morning

treasured possessions in

songs. Nature filled my

our cars, I remembered

heart with joyful wonder,

God impressing upon my

and I again thought of

heart to put a couple of

Morgan’s words: “Jesus

books together to share

is cool!” And in the

with Kathy. I felt strongly

middle of His creation, I

that these books would

realized more profoundly

be a blessing to her, not

that Jesus, the perfect

fully understanding

reflection of God, is cool!

Think of a time in your

the significance of the God-led selection of the

life when you realized, like

books packed away that

Morgan, that Jesus is cool!

morning as I handed

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them to Kathy. Just as I Terrie E. Ruff is a public speaker, soloist and inspirational author. She is an active member of the Orchard Park SDA Church in Chattanooga.

Terrie can be contacted at Terrie.Ruff@lpnt.net.

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