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Contents MARCH 2019

GoodNews from the Pastor’s Desk

6 Purification with Love

by Robert Bankston

GoodNews for Kids

8 Fear

by Lena Rodante

GoodNews on Money Matters

10 Are You on Fire?

by Andrew Lee

GoodNews for Men

12 Becoming a Man of God

by Alex Rayner

GoodNews for Women

14 Redefining Courage

by Ann Gruber

GoodNews for Parents

20 A Journey Through Parenthood

by Alisa Fowler GoodNews for Wellness

22 Neuropathy Causes: Yes, There is Help

by Dr. Shawn Jones GoodNews for Health & Fitness

24 Discipline + Consistency = Results

by Ryan Douglas GoodNews for Teens

26 True Freedom

by Abdiel Medina

GoodNews Cover Story

28 50 Years of Growth: Vassey’s Lawn & Garden Center

GoodNews for Everyone

30 Are You Blessed?

by Judi Marvin

GoodNews for Couples

32 Wonderful Years of Marriage

by Wayne Williams

GoodNews for Seniors

34 What to Do When a Senior with Alzheimer’s is Hospitalized

by Shannon Alvey GoodNews for Everyone

36 Maria’s Story

by Beth Maxwell

GoodNews for Women’s Health

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38 Aging Harder for Women According to New Poll

by Dr. James White GoodNews for Everyone

40 20 Times to Be Silent and Pray

by Donald L. Graves

GoodNews for Everyone

42 Good-Great God

by Terrie Ruff

GoodNews for Everyone

44 Searching for Sound in the Silence

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by Jeff Pitts GoodNews for Everyone

46 Faith: Past, Future, and Present

by Danette Reeves GoodNews Business Spotlight

50 Bachman Foundation is

Helping Students Succeed

by Mark Frizzell GoodNews for Everyone

52 Timing

by Barbara McGirt

GoodNews for Everyone

54 Advancing in Battle

by James Hawkins

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Gò0dNews from the Pastor’s Desk

Purification with Love

T

by Robert Bankston

he Lord God formed man of the dust of the ground,

Christ as your personal savior. It continues until the heart is

and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and

cleansed with a new spirit. So inflamed with the love of God

man became a living soul. Mankind has a body and

that no matter what may occur there exists an inner desire

a soul.

The formed man is the structure of the human being;

it is composed of skin, cells, organs, bones, and blood. All

to love Him even more intensely. “Though my sins were as scarlet, His love and blood made me white as snow.”

Psalms 51:7-13 says, “Purge me with hyssop, and I shall

things formed from dust. The body can be cleansed and

be clean: wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow. Make

purified by water. This act of cleansing is usually a practice

me to hear joy and gladness; that the bones which thou hast broken may rejoice. Hide thy face from my sins, and blot out all mine iniquities. Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me. Cast me not away from thy presence; and take not thy holy spirit from me.

Restore unto me the joy of thy salvation; and uphold me with thy free spirit. Then will I teach transgressors thy ways; and sinners shall be converted unto thee.”

“Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends” (John 15:13). John 3:16 says, “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.”

Upon acceptance of Christ as their personal Savior, the living soul receives a cleansing and

of personal hygiene. It may also be a religious ritual or even

sanctification. They receive joy and salvation. Their heart

for therapeutic purposes. It cleans the outer shell of a person.

and spirit are renewed and reborn. To show the world this

Cleansing of the body is necessary to prevent disease. Whole

new birth, typically a baptism of water follows. It signifies

body purification is the internal cleansing and detoxification

a cleansing, or a purification. The wiping away of past sins

of the formed man removing toxins and impurities.

and the rebirth of the individual into a new life filled with

The soul is the breath of life and spirit of mankind. The

joy, gladness, and a desire to teach others His ways.

breath of life received by man from God. The inner place

Matthew 28:19 says, “Go ye therefore, and teach all

where sensations, thoughts, desires, and beliefs live and

nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the

reside. The soul is the essential and eternal part of human

Son, and of the Holy Ghost.” Seek all to receive purification

beings. The soul can only be cleansed and purified through

with His love.

with love of the soul begins with the acceptance of Jesus

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About The Author

the love of Jesus and by his precious blood. The purification Pastor Robert Bankston, founder of Soaring Eagle Teaching and Ministry Center, 403 S Ocoee St, Cleveland, TN.

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Gò0dNews for Kids

Fear

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by Lena Rodante

ave you ever gotten scared? Maybe it was at night,

1. Pray. God is always there, even if it doesn’t feel

and you were scared of the dark? Or maybe you

like it. If you don’t know what to pray, you can use

saw a spider and it made you scared. Or maybe you

this prayer: God, I am feeling scared right now. Please

were in your bed and you saw a shadow and it looked like a

help me to know that You are here and I don’t have to be

claw-like hand was coming to get you. All these things can

afraid. Amen.

make us scared when really, we have no need to be scared.

2. Quote Bible verses. There are a lot of verses in the

I remember when I got scared one time. I was little,

Bible about not being afraid. In fact, in the Bible it

about five or six years old. It was my bedtime, and I couldn’t

says, “Do not fear,” or “Fear not,” 365 times. That is

get to sleep. I laid there and laid there, and I tried every trick

one time for every day in a year! One good Bible verse

that I knew. After about one and a half hours, I still couldn’t

for not being afraid is Isaiah 41:10: “Fear not, for I am

get to sleep. I was starting to get scared. I didn’t like the

with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will

dark, and there was also a small thunderstorm outside. The

strengthen you, yes, I will help you, I will uphold you

wind howled and shadows played against the window. It

with My righteous right hand.”

was really scary for me.

Have you ever felt that way? It doesn’t have to be at night or during a storm. It could be anything that makes you it, but you can and you will. Here are a few tips on what to do if you are feeling scared or worried.

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scared. I know that it might feel like you won’t get through Lena Rodante is a 7th grader at Cleveland Middle School. She is 12 years old and attends South Cleveland COG. She enjoys reading, writing, and baking.

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Are You on Fire?

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

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IRE is a term that has been making its way around internet podcasts and websites for a while now. FIRE stands for “Financial Independence, Retire Early,” and

translates to much more income earned over one’s lifetime compared to someone without a college degree.

Another idea of some (not all) in the FIRE movement is

it has a large following among millennials and Generation Z,

that having a retirement account such as a 401(k) or Roth IRA is

or in other words, most folks 35 years of age or younger. The

“stupid” or at least unnecessary. This argument is based on the

idea has merit; after all, who wouldn’t want to achieve financial

desire for “early retirement.” Traditional retirement accounts

independence? And who wouldn’t want to retire early, or

such as 401(k)’s and IRA’s cannot be tapped until at least age

whenever one chose to retire? Here are some of the ideas that

59 ½, which by definition means one is not retiring “early” (in

are routinely associated with the FIRE movement.

their 30’s or 40’s). Instead, FIRE advocates relying on real estate

First and foremost, FIRE advocates an extremely frugal lifestyle, which is fine by me. FIRE says we should continue

or creating a small business in order to accumulate enough money to retire well before age 59 ½.

to live like a college student throughout our 20’s even after

Then there’s this idea that “quitting your job at the earliest

we land that dream job—don’t buy a new car (bicycles are

possible moment” is the goal to which everyone should aspire.

recommended to help save money), don’t eat out often, live a

For those who hate their jobs and for whom waking up every

low-cost, no-frills lifestyle for at least a decade in order to save

day to go to work is a miserable drudgery, this idea is quite

and invest all you can.

attractive. But what if you love your job, and what if your career

Many people (not all) who are “on FIRE” believe that a college education is over-rated or perhaps even unnecessary for financial success today. Many of those in the FIRE movement

gives you a sense of purpose and satisfaction that you’re making a difference in the world and pouring into the lives of others?

Finally, many in the FIRE movement argue against buying

recommend real estate investing as the key to early retirement,

a nice (expensive) home. Instead, one should be a permanent

and thus they feel one can be “self-educated” through reading

renter, at least until one is over 50, in order to have “mobility”

books and learning from “gurus” and avoid college costs

to move wherever and whenever opportunity presents itself. I

altogether. As a university professor, I strongly disagree (no

understand the logic and perhaps even the appeal of this idea,

big surprise here), primarily because I believe the college

especially for young people who are single with no children.

experience provides invaluable skills such as networking,

But many of us with children enjoy the idea of a stable “home”

critical thinking, and mentorship in a uniquely academic

for many decades where our children and grandchildren have

setting. Can these goals be achieved without college? It’s

the same memories.

possible for some exceptionally motivated self-starter types. But historical data tells us that a college diploma still usually

Overall, FIRE is an intriguing idea, though many may choose to adopt some but not all of these principles. “Let your reasonableness be known to everyone. The Lord is at hand” (Phillipians 4:5).

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Becoming a Man of God n football, the Walter Payton Man of the Year award selects the person who does the most in their community and names them the “Man of the Year.” What exactly does it mean to be a man, though, especially a Christian man? The world defines manhood many different ways, but there’s more to being a man than just being a mature person who is not a woman. In looking at the Word, there are many men who stand out as examples for us.

We can begin with the Patriarchs. Abraham was called the “father of many nations.” It was said of him that his faith was “counted as righteousness.” Abraham had such great faith that when God told him to sacrifice his son, he obeyed without question. However, Abraham lied about his wife and claimed that she was his sister while they were in Egypt.

Then there was Isaac. He had a special anointing from God, but Isaac also lied and claimed that his wife was his sister, just like his father. Is that the model we’re looking for? What man would risk having his wife defiled by another man?

How about Jacob? His offspring became the twelve tribes of Israel. Jacob was given the name “Israel” after wrestling with God for an entire night and refusing to relent until he received his blessing. But Jacob was known as a deceiver and cheated his own brother out of his birthright.

Next, there’s David. David was called “a man after God’s own heart.” With one stone, he took down the mighty giant Goliath. David wrote many of the Psalms.

The people sang about how David slew tens of thousands, and he won the hearts of many. But David lusted after someone else’s wife. He committed adultery and ended up killing a man as a result.

How about Peter? Peter preached one of the greatest revivals of his time on the day of Pentecost and thousands were saved. He healed the sick. He walked on the water with Jesus. It was of Peter that Jesus said, “On this rock I will build my church.” But Peter was the one who denied Jesus three times when it came down to it. It was Peter who was rebuked by Paul for shying away from the Gentiles when the Jews came around. Surely not Peter!

And how about Paul? Paul wrote most of the New Testament. It was Paul who said that “to live is Christ, and to

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die is gain.” It was Paul who admonished the church to live according to the calling that God had given them. Paul was called to be an apostle by Jesus Himself. But it was also Paul who chased down and killed many of those who were chosen.

Are any of these men an example of what we would want to model ourselves after to be men of God? If not them, then who? I say all of them. Proverbs 24:16 says, “For the righteous falls seven times and rises again.” 1 John 1:9 says, “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” The fact is that

God knew our shortcomings and our failures before He even called us. What we see in any one of the characters above is that they were called by God to be men after Him. In spite of their flaws, they were men restored by God. Being a man of God doesn’t mean we live a perfect life, but we live a perfected life by what Christ has done for us. It means that staying down when you fall is NOT an option. It means that by whatever means necessary, we keep moving forward in our pursuit of God’s call in our lives. It also means that as we move forward, fulfilling that calling to be men of God, we are involved in the restoration of other men in their calling. Men of God, take your position!

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Redefining Courage

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erriam-Webster defines courage as “mental

Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses,

or moral strength to venture, persevere, and

so that the power of Christ may rest upon me. For the sake

withstand danger, fear, or difficulty.” Have you

of Christ, then, I am content with weaknesses, insults,

ever felt like you just didn’t have the courage or strength to

hardships, persecutions, and calamities. For when I am

endure the challenges you were facing? Or does managing

weak, then I am strong”(2 Cor. 12:9-10, ESV).

your many and varied responsibilities take every bit of

We spend so much time trying to prove ourselves and

strength and courage you have some days? Fortunately, we

be strong enough and courageous enough, but that’s not

don’t have to be courageous enough or strong enough. Not

what Jesus wants for us. He wants to be enough for us, and

ever. Unfortunately, allowing ourselves to not be strong is often harder than actually being strong. That’s because when we aren’t enough, we have to depend on God and others.

There are many reasons why we would prefer to try to be strong enough on our own.

Perhaps people have been unreliable, so we are unwilling to depend on them again.

Frequently, we don’t think others (or God) will take care of things as well as we would.

And often we want to be able to take the credit for getting it done. When we try to rely solely on ourselves, we are being prideful and are not submitting to God’s plan for his people. In his first letter to the Corinthians, Paul explains that each person is like a different part of the

he wants to use his people to do that. So, not only should we

body. We all have a role to play, and it takes every part

set aside our pride in being strong enough on our own; we

to make a body complete. If we allow ourselves to not be

should do the very opposite and boast in our weaknesses,

strong, others are able to use their gifts to help us in our

because His grace really is sufficient and He truly is enough.

weakness and fulfill their role in the body. This is where

Instead of “mental or moral strength,” let’s try a new

true courage and strength are demonstrated—in allowing

definition of courage: the ability to acknowledge weakness

ourselves to depend on others.

and ask for and accept help to “venture, persevere and

It would be nice if we could just pray away our

withstand danger, fear, or difficulty.” Weakness is not a

problems rather than depend on God and others to get us

failure; it is an opportunity to be courageous and allow God

through them, and Paul tried just that with his thorn in the

to provide.

flesh. He begged the Lord three times to take it away and for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.’

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Cleveland Church Directory ACNA Emmanuel Fellowship Anglican Church (ACNA) 155 Inman Street East, Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 400-3307

Assembly of God

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

Baptist

Beacon Baptist Church 505 Corvin Rd NE, Cleveland, TN 37323 (423) 472-7056 Bellefounte Baptist Church 132 Bellfounte Rd NE, Cleveland, TN 37312 (423) 336-2312 Bethel Baptist Tabernacle 3165 Buchanan Rd SE, Cleveland, TN 37323 (423) 479-5820 Berean Baptist Church 2355 Bucks Pocket Rd SE, Old Fort, TN 37362 (423) 478-1697 Big Spring Baptist Church 1415 Hardwick St SE, Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 472-1101 Blue Springs Baptist Church 699 Blue Springs Church Rd SW, Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 472-0932 Candies Creek Church 294 Old Eureka Rd Charleston, TN 37310 (423) 479-3731 Cedar Springs Baptist Church 723 Cedar Springs Church Rd SE, Cleveland, TN 37323 (423) 479-5506 Center Point Baptist Church 1205 Lower River Rd NW Charleston, TN 37310 (423) 336-2133 Cleveland Cowboy Church 3040 Blythe Rd. Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 476-7936 Cloverleaf Baptist Church 2290 Waterlevel Highway Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 339-3617 Clingan Ridge Baptist Church 2412 Georgetown Road, NW Cleveland, TN 37312 (423) 472-3511 Church At Grace Point 2595 Old Freewill Rd NW, Cleveland, TN 37312 (423) 728-5050 Covenant Baptist Church 249 Calhoun Rd SE, Cleveland, TN 37323 (423) 559-2653 Dalton Pike Baptist Church

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3055 Benton Pike NE, Cleveland, TN 37323 (423) 472-7606 East Cleveland Baptist Church 1145 Arnold St NE, Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 472-8728 Echos of Mercy Baptist Church 535 Durkee Rd SE, Cleveland, TN 37323 (423) 715-9739 Elkmont Baptist Church 4030 Old Freewill Rd NW, Cleveland, TN 37312 (423) 479-4600 Emmanuel Baptist Church 1227 Powerline Dr NE, Cleveland, TN 37323 Farmland Community Church 1675 Greendale Dr. SE Cleveland, TN 37323 (423) 473-9891 First Baptist Church 1275 Stuart Road Cleveland, Tennessee 37312 (423) 709-9100 Galilee Baptist Church 665 Old Chattanooga Pike SW, Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 496-2019 Henegar Baptist Church 7423 Mouse Creek Rd. Cleveland, TN 37312 Hopewell Baptist Church 188 Old Georgetown Rd NW, Cleveland, TN 37312 (423) 479-3763 Lebanon Baptist Church 1411 Old Parksville Rd NE, Cleveland, TN 37323 (423) 479-6700 Macedonia Baptist Church 3119 Spring Place Rd SE, Cleveland, TN 37323 (423) 479-1713 Maple Street Baptist Church 1700 Maple St NE, Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 478-3622 Maranatha Baptist Church 453 Blue Springs Ln SE, Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 614-8991 Michigan Avenue Baptist Church 2741 Benton Pike NE, Cleveland, TN 37323 (423) 472-8891 Mt Carmel Baptist Church 7619 Blue Springs Rd, Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 479-1620 New Friendship Baptist Church 1344 Chatata Valley Rd NE, Cleveland, TN 37323 (423) 476-6007 North Cleveland Baptist Church 2815 Ocoee St N, Cleveland, TN 37312 (423) 476-8524 Oak Grove Baptist Church 4452 Bates Pike SE, Cleveland, TN 37323 (423) 479-9125

Old Pathway Baptist Church 224 Rymer Rd NE, Cleveland, TN 37323 Parkway Baptist Church 185 Meadow Ln SE, Cleveland, TN 37323 (423) 339-5522 Philadelphia Baptist Church 910 30th St SE, Cleveland, TN 37323 Philippi Baptist Church 2325 Old Harrison Pike NW, Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 479-5385 Pleasant Grove Missionary Baptist Church 799 Inman Street East Cleveland, Tennessee 37311 (423) 476-4081 Public Church 850 17th St. NW Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 458-4405 Ridgeview Baptist Church 1501 S Ocoee St, Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 472-5119 Samples Memorial Baptist Church 371 Samples Chapel Rd SE, Cleveland, TN 37323 (423) 476-2329 Shenandoah Baptist Church 138 Osment Rd SE, Cleveland, TN 37323 (423) 339-0103 Shiloh Baptist Church 3406 Blair Rd NW, Cleveland, TN 37312 (423) 479-5755 Stuart Park Baptist Church 850 17th St NW, Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 472-6741 Tasso Baptist Church 164 Old Charleston Rd NE, Cleveland, TN 37312 (423) 559-2114 Temple Baptist Church 3070 Harrison Pike, Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 476-6813 Thompson Spring Baptist Church 5660 Bates Pike SE, Cleveland, TN 37323 (423) 790-1823 Union Baptist Church 797 Hughes Lake Rd SE, Cleveland, TN 37323 (423) 559-1720 Valley View Baptist Church 4657 Spring Place Rd SE, Cleveland, TN 37323 (423) 472-7707 Washington Avenue Baptist Church 1720 Perry St SE, Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 472-0489 Waterville Baptist Church 4555 Dalton Pike SE, Cleveland, TN 37323 (423) 472-5582 West Cleveland Baptist Church 1959 Westland Dr SW, Cleveland, TN 37311

(423) 472-8927 Westwood Baptist Church 4001 Georgetown Rd NW, Cleveland, TN 37312 (423) 472-1534 White Oak Baptist Church 2043 White Oak Valley Rd NW, Cleveland, TN 37312 (423) 559-2359

Catholic

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

Charismatic

Cleveland Christian Fellowship 695 S Ocoee St, Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 476-2642

Church of God

Agape Place Church of God 2611 Blue Springs Road SE Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 476-8691 Cornerstone Church of God 2823 Lee Hwy, Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 478-0006 Church of God Sanctified, Inc. 746 First Street N.E. Cleveland, TN. 37311 (423)479-3895 East Cleveland Church of God 900 15th St NE Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 479-3389 Fellowship of Praise Church of God 931 Inman Street East Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 479-3121 Grace Community Church of God 4745 Mouse Creek Road NW, Cleveland, TN 37312.

(423) 614-0708 Heritage Fellowship Church of God 4635 South Lee Hwy McDonald, TN 37353 (423) 476-6316 International Worship Center Centro Internacional de Adoraciรณn 533 Central Ave. NE, Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 476-1977 Kinser Church of God 141 Kinser Road Cleveland, TN 37323 (423) 476-7400 Lakeview Church of God 105 Pound Street SE Cleveland, TN 37323 (423)-790-5805 North Cleveland Church of God 335 11th St NE, Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 476-5513 Michigan Avenue Church of God 515 Minnis Road N.E (423) 584-3663 Mt Olive Church of God 3522 Harrison Pike, Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 479-3381

Mt View Church of God 210 Roadway Dr SE, Cleveland, TN 37323 (706) 455-3528 Pine Hill Church of God 1484 Old Alabama Rd McDonald, TN 37353 (423) 488-0939 South Cleveland Church of God 1846 Volunteer Dr SW, Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 476-6382 Westmore Church of God 2412 Wolfe Dr NW, Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 559-9646

Church of God of Prophecy

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

The Church of God

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

Disciples of Christ

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

Episcopal

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

Lutheran

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

Latter-day Saints

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 4200 Pryor Rd N.E. Cleveland, TN 37312 (423) 503-6394

Methodist

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

Pentecostal

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

Nazarene

Cleveland First Church Of The Nazarene 2712 Henderson Ave. Cleveland, TN 37312 423-472-7371 New Hope Church of the Nazarene 2018 Washington Ave Cleveland, TN 37364 (423) 479-7343

Non-Denominational

Christian Fellowship Ctr 895 6th St NE,

Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 479-9591 Church Alive Ministries 6315 Mouse Creek Road NW, Cleveland, TN 37312 (423) 476-8133 Cleveland Community Chapel 1823 Forest Ridge Dr. Cleveland, TN 37311 Cleveland Cornerstone Church 533 Broad St NW, Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 479-1775 Cornerstone Family Church 4997 N. Lee Highway Cleveland, TN 37312 (423) 380-9160 Community Hall Church 1305 6th Street Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 472 2178 Dwelling Place Church International 523 Urbane Rd. NE Cleveland, TN 37312 (423) 790-5200 Evening Light Gospel 200 20th St SE Cleveland, TN 37311 Fairhaven Ministry Center 1807 Blythe Ave. SE, Cleveland TN, 37311 Freedom Fellowship Church 3555 Blue Springs Rd, Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 478-0654 God’s Family Fellowship 197 Neely Circle NE Cleveland, TN 37312 (423) 790-7533 Graceway Chapel 221 14th St NW, Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 728-2226 International House of Fire 1701 South Lee Hwy Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 790-0772 The Journey Church 3191 South Lee Hwy, McDonald, TN 37353 (423) 728-4100 Living Word Church 930 25th Street, NW Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 339-3028 or The Net Church Bradley Square 12 200 Paul Huff Pkwy Cleveland, TN 37312 New Life Bible Church 155 S Ocoee St, Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 472-3882 Restoration Fellowship 211 Trewhitt Dr SE, Cleveland, TN 37323 (423) 479-4249 The Simple Gospel 850 Elrod St SE Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 650-9572 Shema Israel Ministry 850 Elrod St SE Cleveland, TN 37311 423-994-8553 The Sanctuary 1203 Smith Dr. Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 478-2843

Tasso Christian Church 1135 Tasso Lane, Cleveland, TN 37312 (423) 479-2705 The TRIBE 125 Inman St E Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 380-8802 United Christian Church 2200 Peerless Rd NW, Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 479-4277 Unity Christian Ministries 2419 Georgetown Rd NW Cleveland, TN 37312 (423) 473-9338 Walker Valley Community 787 Lauderdale Memorial Hwy Cleveland, TN 37312 (423) 336-9696

Presbyterian

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

Seventh Day Adventist

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

Zion Assembly

Zion Assembly Church of God 5512 Waterlevel Hwy, Cleveland, TN 37323 (423) 476-3337

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Baptist

Antioch Baptist Church 218 Canal St. Athens, TN 37303 423-745-3332 Central Baptist 13 Nash Dr. Athens, TN 37303 423-745-0400 Clearwater Baptist 964 County Rd. Athens, TN 37303 423-744-7147 Clear Springs Baptist Church 653 County Road 100 Athens, TN 37303 423-745-3128 Covenant Baptist 241 County Rd Athens, TN 37303 423-263-1569 East Athens Baptist 301 Central Ave Athens, TN 37303 423-745-1394 Fairview Baptist 251 County Rd. 128 Athens, TN 37303 423-649-0346 First Baptist 305 Ingleside Athens, TN 37303 423-745-5441 First Bible Baptist 1819 Old Niota Athens, TN 37303 423-745-0765 Freedom Baptist 2207 Velma Rd Athens, TN 37303 423-746-0193 Genesis Baptist Church 111 Elizabeth Street Athens, TN 37303 423-506-7240 Mount Pleasant Baptist 414 Chester St. Athens, TN 37303 423-745-6510 Idelwild Baptist 118 County Road Athens, TN 37303 423-746-0002 Lakeview Baptist 182 County Road 126 Athens, TN 37303 423-745-0451 Mount Pleasant Baptist 414 Chester St. Athens, TN 37303 423-745-6510 Mount Verd Baptist 251 County Rd 249 Athens, TN 37303 423-507-1286 New Hopewell Baptist 197 County Rd Athens, TN 37303 423-744-0940 New Zion Baptist

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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 423-333-5085

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 Parkway S. Athens, TN 37303 423-745-8185

Latter-day Saints

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

Nazarene

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

Episcopal

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

Lutheran

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

Methodist

Allen Memorial UMC 800 Decatur Pike Athens, TN 37303 423-745-1560 Keith Memorial UMC 600 W Madison Ave. Athens, TN 37371 423-745-2612 Piney Grove UMC 767 County Rd. 750 Athens, TN 37303 423-462-2130 Riceville UMC 2519 Cindy St Athens, TN 37303 423-462-2130 St. Mark Ame Zion Methodist 707 N. Jackson St Athens, TN 37303 Tranquility UMC 135 County Rd. 177 Athens, TN 37303 423-334-3062 Trinity UMC 100 E. College St Athens, TN 37303 423-745-0452 Vine Grove UMC 517 County Rd. 778 Athens, TN 37303 423-507-5760

Non-Denominational

Ascension Life 935 Rocky Mount Rd Athens, TN 37303

423-829-5102 Athens Christian Church 802 S Matlock Avenue Athens, TN 37303 (423) 333-5085 Christian Freedom Worship Center 109 Cherry St Athens, TN 37303 423-745-8999 Calvary Tabernacle of God 2820 Hwy 11 Athens, TN 37303 423-744-7159 Christian Community Church 190 Congress Parkway Athens, TN 37303 423-453-7111 Family Worship Center 250 County Rd 378 Athens, TN 37303 423-744-0774 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

Apostolic Lighthouse 725 Leveck Street Athens, TN 37303 Miracle Deliverance Tabernacle 245 County Rd 677, Riceville, TN 37370 423-745-3787

Presbyterian

First United Presbyterian Church 321 N. Jackson St. Athens, TN 37303 423-744-9073 Freedman Chapel C.P.C.A. 415 Cleveland Ave. Athens, TN 37303 423-252-0159 Mars Hill Presbyterian 205 N. Jackson St Athens, TN 37303 423-745-1403

Seventh-Day Adventist

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

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A Journey Through Parenthood rom the first flittering flutter of a mother’s womb, she immediately knows her life is about to irreversibly change forever. She realizes at that moment that her life will no longer be filled with her desires but with the purpose of making another life her sole priority and the reason for her existence. Her mind races endlessly, deciding names and making predictions of whether this tiny life growing inside her will be a pink or blue bundle of perfection.

As for the father, it may take seeing the evidence of a pregnancy test or getting the results of the blood test to be fully convinced, or it may require hearing that pounding pitterpatter of the remarkable, resounding rapid heartbeat at the

first doctor’s appointment. At that moment, though, his heart grows larger to include another life to love. His mind instantly becomes overwhelmed with thoughts of how he alone will be able to provide for the needs of both his wife and child, so that he is not left feeling inadequate or unqualified for the monumental task ahead. Hopefully sooner than later, he will realize that with God, all things are possible, and that when He has called you to a greater calling, He will arm you with the wisdom and knowledge to complete the task ahead. The two will become three for the very first time, making a couple a family. Lives that were once focused on having their own needs met move swiftly to becoming the “need-meeters.”

From the first cries to the later laughter and unforeseen screams, there will be a persistent prediction to the parents’ reactions. It will all be eventful: from that wonderful, wiggly, swaddled infant with eyes wide with wonder to those terrible,

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terrific twos, full of mischief and stubbornness. Suddenly, without any warning, the dreaded teenaged years arrive, filled with uncertainty, worry, and paranoia at unmeasurable levels.

Parents will remain on pins and needles as they await what is in store for this fragile life God has given them to protect, nurture, and guide.

There will never be a day that will not be without incident, chaos, trials, and triumphs. Thankfully, those moments are surrounded by laughter and joy to soften the uncertainty that a child’s life sometimes brings. It’s often been said that children don’t come with instructions, but they do. In His Word, God has given us a wealth of information needed to raise the sons and daughters He has blessed us with to inspire, motivate, and encourage. Know that God never expects us to do anything without Him. He desires us to lean on, trust, and confide in Him for all things, knowing that all things will work out for our good and His glory.

Realize that children are God’s greatest gifts He has bestowed to us as parents. Never take one moment for granted, being careful to give thanks to Him for each victory won and accepting His grace and mercy for every obstacle that is ahead.

That will not only make the journey achievable but enjoyable, realizing early on that not all days will be good, but neither will they all be bad. Expect the unexpected. Search for the gold at the end of the rainbow, knowing it’s a long way from here to there. The adventures along the way are worth the hardships we will encounter along our path, and the lessons learned along the way create us to be the people we are meant to be. As parents, if we will mimic our Heavenly Father’s image to our own children, we will rest peacefully, knowing that we’ve done our best and that God is always there to fill in the gaps we may have inadvertently missed.

Know that the road you are on may not be the one you choose but the one God knows is best, designed specifically to increase your weakness and accentuate your strengths. God knows our children before they were ever formed; from the beginning to the end, and in every moment in between, we know that “this one” is the one He created especially for us.

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by Alisa Fowler

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Gò0dNews for Wellness

Neuropathy Causes: Yes, There is Help europathy is a progressive peripheral nerve disorder where your nerves actually wither away and die, much like tomatoes on a vine that’s been obstructed. The three most common causes are diabetes, post-spinal surgery and now, chemotherapy! That’s right; you go through the pain and suffering to battle and beat cancer, and you’re highly likely to suffer from neuropathy and start a new battle. The underlying cause is a chronic decrease in blood flow, nitrous oxide (NO2) and oxygen (O2) levels in the distal extremities, meaning your feet and, many times, also your hands.

Symptoms include all or some of the following: burning, tingling, weakness, pain, numbness, creepy-crawly feelings on your skin, loss of grip, foot drop, complete loss of positional sense (Proprioception), and sensation loss, like you have bubble wrap around your feet, even when barefoot. It progresses to balance issues and tripping, since you can’t sense the position of your feet. This can result in falls, causing fractures, dislocations and cuts/abrasions.

People with neuropathy can’t sense these injuries, as they have little or no feeling. Left untreated, neuropathy can lead to ulcerations, gangrene infections and finally, amputation. There is no medical treatment for neuropathy: just gabapentin or Neurontin, pain pills and steroids like prednisone. All of these have side effects and none heal your neuropathy; they just numb some of the pain.

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Fortunately, there is help. Since a lack of nitrous oxide and oxygen caused this horrible condition, it makes sense to increase blood flow, NO2 and O2 levels in neuropathy patients’ hands and feet while stimulating the decaying nerves to regenerate themselves, thus reversing the entire degenerative process. There is no drug that can do this. (Remember, chemotherapy causes the majority of neuropathy.) Research has shown that the best way to actually treat and reverse neuropathy is a multi-faceted approach that increases blood flow, NO2 and O2 levels and stimulates tissue regeneration. You cannot make new nerve cells, as we are born with all the nerves we will ever have. You have to rebuild and retrain the nerves to function again in order to reverse neuropathy.

What’s the missing link?

Cold laser therapy is pure energy that stimulates all tissue cells to heal. It stimulates the mitochondria (cell powerhouses) in cells to produce more energy that the cells can use to finally repair themselves.

Class four “K-Laser” therapy is 20 watts of healing energy we use to stimulate nerve regeneration and reduce pain and all the symptoms of neuropathy. It is used on the feet, calves and lumbar spine to stimulate the origin and termination of nerves to repair. Also, class three cold laser is applied on the nerve pathways down the legs and arms.

Vibration therapy is used to stimulate balance proprioception, and a soft-tissue foot and calf massage, along with gentle chiropractic care, align the feet and spine when needed. Additionally, we supply patients with a twice-a-day home care regimen with a nutrition program to increase blood flow to extremities. We also supply them with their own LED light therapy boot and ReBuilder nerve stimulatior, developed by the Cancer Treatment Centers of America, to stimulate regeneration at home and do everything possible to achieve a full recovery.

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Gò0dNews for Health & Fitness

Discipline + Consistency = Results

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The Bible tells us in Hebrews 12:11 that no discipline seems pleasant at the time, but it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it. As Christians, we try to apply self-discipline to many aspects of our lives and should apply it to our health as well. We use fasting to help us become closer to God. Fasting requires incredible discipline and a willingness to be uncomfortable for a period of time. If we can take that same spiritual discipline and apply it to making healthier food choices and getting out and exercising, we will see amazing results.

Going to the grocery store to purchase healthy foods requires self-discipline. Going to the gym or going for a walk after a long tiring day at work requires self-discipline. But applying these principles constantly is what it takes to make the kind of lasting change that will leave everyone asking, “How did you do it?”

The truth is, it is not going to be easy. You will constantly be fighting food temptation battles throughout the day. However, with each temptation you overcome, the next one becomes a little easier to defeat. It’s God’s promise, and you will see yourself change physically and spiritually

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Gò0dNews for Teens

True Freedom

by Abdiel Medina

I

t´s not easy to trust in God. Arguments are made,

We were meant to be dependent on God, yet we

false judgements are done, and people will even

continue to run away and try to figure things out

try to run away if it means they´ll avoid turning to

on our own. The more we run from God however,

the Lord and trust Him. I'm only 16, but I've learned

the more imprisoned we become. What we need to

that, while it can be scary and overwhelming, when

realize is that it's in God that we gain a new life. It's

we surrender to the Lord, we are truly set free.

in God that we receive eternal love. It's by God that

I have struggled through so many personal,

we are becoming who we were born to be. And by

spiritual, and physical problems in life. On many

laying it all down before the Lord, by giving Him

occasions, I've tried to solve all the problems on my

your life, your fears, and your struggles, you will find

own, but what I didn't realize is that it wasn't in my

such a big burden released from your shoulders and

nature to do things on my own. It's in fact not in any

you will be set free.

human being's nature to do things on his/her own.

But He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is made perfect in weakness.”

Because through Christ Jesus, the law of the Spirit of life set me free from the law of sin and death.

(Romans 8:2).

Therefore, I will boast all the more gladly about my Corinthians 12:9).

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weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me. (2 Abdiel Medina is a 16-year-old Tennessean with a Puerto Rican heritage. He loves running, writing, and helping others. He is seeking the Lord´s will for his life, and he hopes to grow closer to him each and every day.

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Don worked for Kern’s Bakery as a route salesman and spent early mornings stocking grocery store shelves with bread, but he found himself with a lot of time on his hands in the early afternoon hours. Waiting for his beloved bride, Shirleen, who worked as a bank teller, to get off work, the afternoons were most often met with idle time. Don’s entrepreneurial wheels starting turning and he decided to purchase a sharpening tool to sharpen the standard lawnmower blade.

In March 1969, Don took a wooden stake, nailed a sign advertising “blade sharpening” to it, and placed it on the road frontage of “Route 60,” now known as Georgetown Road. His hope was to make extra money on the side, but what started as a part-time opportunity has now turned into a multi-generational business that continues thrive in the local economy.

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Between 1969 and 1972, the business continued to evolve. People started coming and asking for other maintenance work to be performed, and Don was up to the task. In the fall of 1972, a conversation took place with his brother-in-law, Paul Davis. Don was convinced that there was room for growth, but with that growth came the challenge of keeping up with the increased business and Don came to the realization that it couldn’t be done by one man. Don and Paul became partners and decided to expand beyond the repair work and into retail sales soon after. The

partners worked to build a thriving business but decided to part ways in 1976. Don pushed all his chips into the center and dedicated his career to building his business.

During the period of time between 1976 and 1984, the business saw unprecedented growth. Don acquired the rights to retail household brand names like Snapper, Ariens, Murray, and Tanaka. Quickly, Vassey Lawn & Garden Center became known as a place where quality repair work was given and quality products could be purchased. The business expanded into hardware, fertilizer, and grass seed.

Eventually, the business also offered lawn and garden plants and other landscaping supplies. Increased business meant the need to increase his staff. Don continued to add service technicians and a salesperson. In 1984, after graduating college, Don’s son David came and join his dad’s business.

David, along with his sister Donna, took an interest in the business from an early age, but Donna wasn’t quite ready to make it her career, at least not yet. Donna, upon completion of college, went on to pursue her passion by teaching music.

She married in 1980 and spent the next several years starting her family, raising children, dabbling in real estate, and teaching piano part time. As Donna’s kids grew, she was able to jump in and take an active role in the business.

In 1986, the business was presented with the option to retail the Wheel Horse brand, a brand that The Toro Company would purchase later in the same year. Toro became the catalyst for continued growth throughout the 1990s and into the present day. Strong brands, reliable service, and expert knowledge became the guiding principle that led to Vassey Lawn & Garden Center’s sustained success.

In 1990, the business continued to grow and Shirleen could no longer do all the accounting for the business part time, so she retired early from banking and joined her husband and son in the business full time. In 1992, the business modernized its approach by adding SoftPower, a leading business management system. This allowed the business to keep track of key areas, such as inventory management, tracking customer maintenance, accounting, and most importantly, a point of sale system. Through the

years, the business not only invested in adding personnel, but also had to expand its physical space as well. Into and throughout the 2000s, the business added a large warehouse for storage, expanded its showroom and maintenance shop space, and ultimately honed what it does best: providing superior service and offering excellent brands.

Today, the business in some ways resembles its early years. People often ask, “How do you stay small and sell

big?” It’s simple: years of experience. At Vassey Lawn & Garden Center, the mission is to offer the latest in parts and products at the best prices, with unparalleled service.

The business’s pledge is to use its best efforts to serve its community. Those are essentially the guiding principles that Don established the business on and today, those guiding principles are still there. Though Don and his late wife Shirleen have turned the business over to their kids, Donna and David remain committed to their parents’ high moral and ethical character and continue to give God the glory for their success. Third-generation employee Brad Matson, Donna’s son, also embodies the same attributes.

Brad has a strong desire to create that culture within all their employees. Only God knows what the next 50 years will look like for Vassey Lawn & Garden Center, but one thing is for sure—the business is on strong footing and poised for continued success.

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Are You Blessed?

by Judi Marvin

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nd seeing the multitudes, He went up on a

our families and church, the mocking of Christ, and the

mountain, and when He was seated His disciples

assault on our innocent children through abortion, sex-

came to Him. Then He opened His mouth and

trafficking, pornography, and the gender confusion that is

taught them, saying:

constantly being thrust upon them. It is no wonder we find

Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

ourselves often grieved and discouraged.

Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.

As for myself, the only peace, security, and comfort I

Blessed are the meek, For they shall inherit the earth.

gain comes from time spent with my Lord, either in prayer,

Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for

reading His Word, or just having conversations with Him.

they shall be filled.

It may sound strange, but I often simply “talk” to Him. I

Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy.

know He is always listening, and it draws us closer together.

Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God. Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God. Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

Blessed are you when they revile and persecute you, say all kinds of evil against you falsely for My sake.

Rejoice and be exceedingly glad, for great is your reward in heaven, for so they persecuted the prophets who were before you.

— Matthew 5:1-12 “The Beatitudes” As Christians, the Word of God is our lifeline; and aside from the Holy Spirit and prayer, it is our primary connection to Jesus, and our Father. It is so powerful, so personal. It is as if the Lord takes our hand

God’s Word restores and refreshes your soul, your

in His, and through His Spirit guides us through the pages,

spirit. It brings you great strength and endurance to

tenderly opening our spiritual eyes and heart to understand

continue on in this ever-declining world. These words are

not only His plan for us, but Who He is. It is His intimate

not just a story, but “HIS” story. They are very personal.

love letter to us.

The Beatitudes above, are just a small example of the

No matter what hardships and heartbreaks we endure throughout our lives, if we humbly submit ourselves under His authority, under His protection, He is faithful ALWAYS

beautiful language God speaks to us through His Word.

Therefore, be encouraged…and be blessed! These words are your lifeline until His soon return to take us home

to bring us through! the darkness that is swiftly engulfing our society, our planet.

The depravity of our entertainment industry, the attack on

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If you are dwelling daily in His Spirit, you must discern Judi Marvin is currently employed as a ministry assistant at East Athens Baptist Church in Athens, TN. She is an amateur cartoonist, and enjoys writing. She is a native of Michigan, and has also lived in Florida. At present, she and her husband, Tom, and son, Chase, call Riceville, TN, their home.

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Wonderful Years of Marriage

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by Wayne M. Williams, PhD

astor and notable Christian author Johnny Hunt

Solomon, the son of King David, admonished, “Rejoice

tells the story of an interview conducted by a news

with the wife of your youth” (Proverbs 5:18). Although these

organization where he and his wife were asked how

words are obviously directed to a man with regards to his

long they had been married. Dr. Hunt quickly replied,

wife, the same principle could apply to a woman toward her

“Forty-eight years.” Mrs. Hunt countered with the response,

husband. That being said, two key words are “youth” and

“It has been 46 ‘wonderful’ years!” Dr. Hunt challenged

“rejoice,” though not necessarily in that order. Both words

her and reiterated, “But honey, we’ve been married 4…8

are readily and easily defined. What is noteworthy is the

years!” To this, she resounded to the interviewer with more

use of both words in the same context. This would seem to

emphasis, “It’s been 4…6 ‘wonderful’ years!” Admitting

imply that one possible key to happiness in a marriage is to marry someone you met early in life, perhaps as a teen. My wife and I have been together 41 years: five years in high school and college, in addition to 36 years of marriage!

Now, I am not so sure that marrying one’s “childhood sweetheart” will necessarily ensure a permanent marriage, but I would like to think that by marrying someone you have known for a longer period of time than a few days or weeks, you can contribute greatly to a sounder marriage.

Research exists which suggests that knowing your mate early in life tends to ensure that you will stay with your mate longer in life. No, it does not guarantee a long, successful, or “wonderful” marriage, but it definitely helps and encourages

that he initially failed to understand his wife’s response, but because of the one word she continued to emphasize,

couples to stay together for the long haul.

Reflecting on the interview comments of Dr. and Mrs.

Dr. Hunt finally agreed that of the 48 years the couple been

Hunt, 46 “wonderful” years far outweighs two not-so-

married, 46 had truly been wonderful. Without further

wonderful years. And given his comment that he was 66

explanation, it is obvious the couple differed in their initial

years old, that would seem to indicate that they were a

response to the interviewer’s question.

couple early in life. That being said, the “wonderful” years

Most couples will honestly admit that whether it has been 5, 15, or 50 years, not all of them have been “wonderful”;

of your marriage may not be many, but prayerfully, they will be the best.

on the contrary, some of those years might have been trying, turbulent, or testy at best and close to divorce at our commitments, we try and make our years of marriage pleasant even if we struggle at making them “wonderful.”

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worst. Nevertheless, in an effort to honor our vows keep Dr. Wayne Williams, executive director of World Harvest Ministries and certified marriage counselor is married to his high school sweetheart, Lita LaMour Mack. They have one adult daughter, Brittany, a graduate of Lee University who has been married almost four years to her fellow college classmate, Dennis. The Williamses reside in Athens, Tennessee.

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by Shannon Alvey

planned or unexpected trip to the hospital is frightening and stressful at any age. The clinical environment can make it hard to rest. The pain and discomfort of the illness or injury, as well as

the uncertainty of what comes next, can be unsettling.

For an older adult who has Alzheimer’s disease, a trip to the

hours of the day when loved ones can’t be present.

• Make the room look familiar. Another tip is to make the hospital room look as much like home as possible. Bring the senior’s photos from home, their robe and slippers, and their favorite blanket or throw.

• Comforting routine. Part of the challenge when a senior with

emergency room or a hospital stay can be even more difficult. The change in

Alzheimer’s is hospitalized is the change in routine. Structure is

routine and strange environment can increase confusion and agitation. The

important for people with memory loss. When they are unable to

following tips can help you better manage a loved one’s hospitalization.

stick with their normal structure, they are more likely to experience anxiety and agitation. Whenever possible, bring elements of their daily routine to the hospital. If they like to listen to music in the morning, for example, set up a playlist on your phone and use it in their room. Or, if afternoons are spent engaged in craft projects, find ways to keep them busy with simple projects between procedures and tests.

• Non-verbal communication. Since adults with Alzheimer’s often lose their verbal communication skills fairly early in the disease process, looking for non-verbal signs of trouble is important. Pay special attention to facial expressions and body language that might signal they are in pain or experiencing discomfort.

If a senior you love has Alzheimer’s disease and they are scheduled to be admitted for surgery or another procedure, talk with your physician about your concerns ahead of time. They might be able to connect you with a hospital liaison who can arrange for a private room or a room in a quieter area of the hospital.

Also, make sure you understand what to expect from the procedure and the recovery that follows. Specifically discuss: • Risks and potential complications • Expected recovery time and special needs • If and how the procedure might be impacted by your loved one’s disease The good news is that there are steps you can take to make a hospital stay less traumatic for a senior loved one who has Alzheimer’s disease or a similar form of dementia. The Alzheimer’s Association suggests: • One-on-one coverage. Having someone in your loved one’s hospital room around the clock is especially important. The unfamiliar environment might increase agitation and put the senior at risk for a fall or for wandering. It also helps keep everyone informed if a family member is in the room during times when the physicians visit and when medications are given. Some families have found it helpful to hire a paid caregiver to cover the

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Plan Now for an Unscheduled Hospitalization While no one likes to expect the worst, planning for the unexpected is important when a senior has Alzheimer’s disease. One way to do this is by assembling an emergency bag you can quickly grab in the event of a surprise trip to the hospital. Your emergency kit should include: • Contact information for all physicians and health care providers involved in their care.

• Medical history that denotes previous surgeries, health problems, and hospitalizations.

• Their current medication list, including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and supplements.

• List of any known allergies and previous problems with medications.

• Copies of advance directives, as well as insurance, Medicare, or Medicaid cards.

• A note you can post at their bedside that explains their disease along with any notable concerns, like wandering behavior or falls.

• A change of clothes and necessary personal hygiene products.

The National Institute on Aging’s Guide to Hospital Visits for Individuals with Memory Loss has additional tips you might find useful if a loved one with Alzheimer’s is hospitalized.

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Maria’s Story efore we stepped through the door, I turned to our spunky little friend known as “Doc,” looked him straight in the eyes and said, “I feel like I’m about to give birth!” In his thick Bulgarian/English accent, he didn’t miss a beat and asked, “How long did the process take?” I answered, “Nine months!”

The realization of what we had been praying and working so diligently for had finally arrived.

“Doc,” as he was so affectionately called by all adoptive parents, was hired by “All God's Children International Adoption Agency.” He was a real doctor that helped the parents with all of the ins and outs. He was incredible, very knowledgeable and a gracious little spitfire of a man. Doc was a huge blessing to all who knew him.

It’s been nineteen years this March that we walked into the orphanage in Stara Zagora, Bulgaria to meet our Maria and bring her home.

Our hearts were racing and soaring. We were so nervous, yet excited at the same time. We were finally going to meet our daughter that God placed in our hearts.

Nothing could prepare us for what was about to take place.

She walked into the room and came right up with a smile that we will never forget. She called Kevin, Daddy and as soon as she saw him, jumped into his lap.

“Born not from our flesh, but born in our hearts. You were longed for and wanted and loved from the start.” ~ Unknown Kevin and I both had doubts that Maria was “the one” at the beginning of the process. When the adoption agency sent us her packet and picture, we just weren’t sure. We told each other this before we went to bed one night. As we both tried to find sleep, it didn’t happen for either one of us. The next morning we both revealed to each other how the Lord spoke to us during our restlessness, letting us know that Maria was ours!

I circled this verse in my bible the next day on 6/17/1999 with Maria’s name written out to the side...

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“He has shown you, O man, (and woman) what is good.

And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God” Micah 6:8 (NIV).

With her “Winnie the Pooh” backpack on, and goodbyes said, Maria, stood in the orphanage on our last day in Bulgaria and was ready to start her big adventure to America.

While we faced many challenges after we arrived home, we knew that the Lord was with us every step of the way. An MRI revealed that Maria had a Traumatic Brain Injury with Cerebral Palsy. We knew that she was placed in the orphanage shortly after she was thrown from a flight of steps at age 4. We adopted her at 5 ½.

I never dreamed that one day I would be the Mother of a Special Needs child, but God had a plan. And if God calls you to do something, you can be rest assured he will equip you every step of the way.

Many times we wondered how we would take care of her, and every time God reminded us that he would never leave or forsake us on this journey.

Today, Maria attends a community based program called “Fun With Friends” on Tuesdays for young adults with highfunctioning special needs, and goes to work with me on Fridays.

Most nights, you can hear her talking and laughing on her phone. “She’s just taking care of business,” I tell Kevin, “You know, much like she does with us!” Once you meet our Maria, you’ll never forget her!

I’m so thankful that before time began God had plans to adopt us. Just as Maria was placed in our hearts, we were also placed in God’s.

“God decided in advance to adopt us into his own family by bringing us to himself through Jesus Christ. This is what he wanted to do, and it gave him great pleasure” Ephesians 1:5 (NLT).

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For example, the poll found 30 years of age to be the prime aesthetic age for females, whereas 34 years was considered the aesthetic prime for males. While poll participants found gray hair an attractive feature on males— making them appear more “distinguished”— the participants found gray hair on females unflattering.

"People overwhelmingly said they were concerned about the effects of aging. They were concerned about how it would affect their attractiveness to the opposite sex and particularly with women, how aging would affect their career,” explained the poll director, Kristin Perrotta.

With the help of advances in cosmetic surgery, women no longer have to feel helplessly imprisoned by their age. Gray hair is easily changed by hair coloration. No matter what the concern— droopy eyes, jowls or fine lines, there is an effective treatment with new technologies. Even better, cosmetic procedures have become more affordable.

With the availability of more non-surgical (more affordable) alternatives like Botox, Dysport, Xeomin, laser resurfacing and dermal injectable fillers, and financing programs specifically for cosmetic procedures, cosmetic surgery is no longer reserved for the rich and famous. In fact, 42 percent of the female poll participants admitted they would consider cosmetic surgery. The taboo is fading.

On a more hopeful note, Perrotta expressed, “People did overwhelmingly have a much more positive view toward aging and toward themselves and their look as they grew older.” As a take-home message, embrace aging—

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gracefully. Don’t fight it every step of the way. If not for the original sin and fall of Adam, we would have perfect bodies. Aging is part of our fall from Grace. It is no wonder that we want to fight the aging process to be more like the image of God. The most important thing to do before making the decision to undergo cosmetic surgery would be to consult God about the issue. The Bible tells us that God cares about every worry and concern that we have, so we should take

our problems to Him (1 Peter 5:7). Through the wisdom and guidance of the Holy Spirit and the Word of God, we have the ability to make decisions that will please and honor Him. “Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised” (Proverbs 31:30). Even the most skilled surgeon cannot hold back the hands of time, and all cosmetic surgeries will eventually have the same result—aging. Aging is a part of life, but some age poorly and unjustly. In the right hands and for the right reasons, rejuvenation procedures can be pleasing and bring honor to God.

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20 Times to Be Silent and Pray n January 2, 2019 Pat Robertson was prophesying on the 700 Club. He said 2019 is going to be a year of many bad times all around the world. If he is right, then it will be helpful to know when the Bible instructs us to be silent and pray. I found a list like this on Facebook and adapted it.

1. When we are angry. Proverbs 14:17 tells us that angry people “dealeth foolishly.” Have you ever said something foolish when you were angry? I know I have. Abraham Lincoln said, “Better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to speak out and remove all doubt.”

2. When you don’t have all the facts. Proverbs 18:13 “Whoever answers before listening is both foolish and shameful.”

3. When you haven’t verified the story. Deuteronomy 17:6 makes the point to get everything clarified.

4. When your words will offend a weaker person.

I Corinthians 8:9 & 11 Teaches us to be good examples for less knowledgeable believers.

5. When it is time to listen. Proverbs 13:1 “A mocker does not listen to rebuke.”

6. When you are tempted to make light of the holy. Ecclesiastes 5:2 Tells us not to be rash with our mouth before God. 7. When tempted to joke about sin. Proverbs 14:9 says “Fools make a mock at sin.”

8. When you will be ashamed of your words later. Proverbs 8:8 “Everything I have to say is just.”

9. When your words may give the wrong

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impression. Proverbs 17:27 Teaches us to use simple speech that’s easily understood.

10. When the issue is none of your business. Proverbs 26:17 Says meddling, “Is like one that taketh a dog by the ears.” It sounds very painful.

11. When you are tempted to lie. Proverbs 4:24 “Put away from thee a wayward mouth.”

12. When your words will damage someone’s reputation. Proverbs 16:27 “A worthless person concocts evil gossip.”

13. When your words will damage a friendship.

Proverbs16:28 “Anyone who gossips separates friends.”

14. When you are feeling critical. James 4:11 “Do not criticize each other.”

15. When you can’t say it calmly. Proverbs 15:1 “A gentle response diverts anger.”

16. When your words will be a bad reflection of God and your family. 1 Peter 2:21-23 teaches us that Jesus was our example and he always watched his words.

17. When you may have to eat those words. Proverbs 18:21 “Those who love to talk will eat what it produces.”

18. When you have said it before.

Proverbs 19:13 No nagging and no, “I told you so.”

19. When tempted to flatter a wicked person.

Proverbs 24:24 “He that saith unto the wicked, Thou art righteous; him shall the people curse.”

20. When you are supposed to be working. Proverbs 14:23 “In hard work there is always profit, but too much chattering leads to poverty.”

Clearly the Bible teaches there are times when it’s best to be silent and pray.

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Good-Great God Lord, our Lord, how excellent is Your name in all the earth” (Psalm 8:1).

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It’s always exciting to see what insights she will share with me. She’s a special sister-friend who encourages and challenges me to be all that God intended me to be. Our conversations can be described as mini-worship moments, and as the conversations come to a close, I am revived.

During one of our recent worship talks, Debbie shared a praise report with me and I responded, “God is good!” I could almost hear her smile as she quickly replied, “No, Terrie, God is great!” We both laughed as we agreed that our God is good and our God is great. The more we began to acknowledge how good and great our God has been to us, the goodness and greatness of His love towards us, the good and great answers to our prayers, the good and great gifts He favors us with, and the good and great health, peace of mind, joy, and abundant life He has given us, the more this back-and-forth exchange continued. We both quietly paused and, with an almost simultaneous shout, agreed that our God is “good-great!” Now, when we talk about God during our worship talks and begin to share what He

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by Jeff Pitts

he long silences need to be loved, perhaps more than

Israel cried out in Egypt as slaves. God seemingly ghosted them.

the words which arrive to describe them in time.” –

They were stuck baking brick, in back-breaking bondage in the

Franz Wright

middle of silence from the Father.

I am a fairly well-educated, biblically-minded minister. I

In Psalm 13:1-2, David echoes what my heart and mind often

earned a bachelor’s degree in ministry from a respected Christian

feel when God seems to go ghost: “How long, O Lord? Will You

university. I am currently knee-deep in a Master of Ministry

forget me forever? How long will You hide Your face from me?

Studies program. I learned from scholarly, god-fearing professors.

How long shall I take counsel in my soul, having sorrow in my

And yet I still do not fully understand why God goes ghost.

heart daily?” David feels ghosted. He dwells in silence, with the

“Ghost” is a slang term used when someone leaves the world

exception of the noisy thoughts in his mind, thoughts driving

of socials. That individual seems to disappear. There is no response

anxiety and fear. Often, the loudest noise in the silence is our own

to your text, DM, or snap. There are times in our life when it is as

thinking. The shouts to Heaven seem to get absorbed in the clouds long before reaching the ears of the Father.

It is the question we fight in the silence: “How long?” God, how long will the silence continue? How long will you ghost me? When will I hear again? I guess in comparison, my few days or weeks of open Bible, closed Heaven fails in the light of Israel’s seasons of silence. 430 years enslaved in Egypt in silence. Roughly 400 years of silence from the last words of the prophet Malachi to the opening words of Matthew.

If I read the stories correctly, though, the silence was God’s setup. God breaks His silence by sending a deliverer to captive Israel. God breaks the silence during the period between old and new with an angel choir and cries of a newborn Savior. Sometimes silence is a setup for deliverance.

Silence in the narrative of Scripture is broken with moments of deliverance. God sends Moses to

if God seems to go silent, dropping off the radar. No new tweets,

deliver Israel. The Father sends Jesus to set you and me free from

snaps, posts, blogs dropped to scroll, or even a double tap in my

our slavery to sin. David finishes his sad song in Psalm 13 with

heart. Just silence. The God of the universe has gone “ghost.” I feel

these words: “But I have trusted in Your mercy; my heart shall

like oftentimes, as God’s chosen people, we have a belief that when

rejoice in Your salvation. I will sing to the Lord, because He has

we do not “hear from God,” it’s our fault. Let me say this: I think

dealt bountifully with me.” Just when the quiet is loudest, God

personal reflection and heart-searching can lead to uncovering sin

steps in to deliver us.

that creates a barrier or distance between you and the Father. That needs to be dealt with.

My reflections on silence take me to what is called the

As frustrating as the silence can be, we can trust that it will be broken in the right moment by a Deliverer. Silence is simply the setup for our deliverance. Rest in the silence. Remain faithful in

“intertestamental period.” It’s the space between Malachi and

the quiet. Like David, trust in His unfailing love, and rejoice when

Matthew, covered by a blank page in my Bible, but representing

deliverance comes.

400 years of God’s people being covered in silence. No new day or fire by night. Just business as usual and silence from the heavens. During another 400-odd years of history, the people of

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Jeff Pitts and his wife Rachael, while not raising their 5 kids, lead a college and young adult bible study for their local church. They are passionate to see the next generation live out their faith. Jeff shares his writings at www.justbeingjeff.wordpress.com.

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Faith: Past, Future, and Present

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by Danette Reeves

he story of the Israelites crossing the Jordan River

Faith for the future is also important. We can read the

in Joshua 3 is fascinating. It required faith to take

Word of God and know the end of the story. Spoiler alert:

that first step into the river that was overflowing

we win! Revelation 22:20 reminds us that the Lord is coming

its banks: the river that could sweep them away. And yet,

soon. This life will not always be this way. We can rest

the moment the Israelites obeyed God, the Jordan stopped

assuredly in this “future” faith.

flowing and “rose up in a heap” until all of Israel had

Hebrews 10:32-39 is a journey through “past” and

passed through. When they reached the other side, the

“future” faith: “But recall the former days in which, after

Israelites took 12 stones to build a memorial so that when

you were illuminated, you endured a great struggle with

their children later asked, “What do these stones mean

sufferings…knowing that you have a better and an enduring possession for yourselves in Heaven. Therefore do not cast away your confidence, which has great reward. For you have need of endurance, so that after you have done the will of God, you may receive the promise: For yet a little while, and He who is coming will come and will not tarry. Now the just shall live by faith; but if anyone draws back, My soul has no pleasure in him. But we are not of those who draw back to perdition, but of those who believe to the saving of the soul.”

Our “past” faith has prepared us for our promised “future” faith (v. 36). But what about the in-between time? Hebrews 11:1 says, “Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.” Not the faith of the past. Not the faith of the future. But this very moment. This NOW faith. This “present” faith.

to you?” They would be able to tell the story of God’s faithfulness (Joshua 4).

We need memorials to remind us of our faith journeys. I have journaled accounts of the journey of my mother’s death. I have a picture that reminds me of God’s

Our “past” faith? God has been faithful to us. Our “future” faith? He will be faithful to us. Our “present” faith?

In this moment—in this struggle, joy, challenge, pain, this ____ (fill in the blank)—we can have NOW faith.

Past? He has always been faithful. Future? He will always

faithfulness through the journey of miscarriages. I have

be faithful. Present? He is faithful NOW. Look back and

a song that reminds me of a time God led me on a new

celebrate the “past” faith. Look forward and anticipate the

journey with Him. We need to recall and share the times

“future” faith. Today—NOW—live in the “present” faith.

deepened, and strengthened.

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of our “past” faith—the times when our faith was tested, Danette Reeves teaches a Ladies’ Discipleship Class and is the ladies fellowship director at First Baptist Church, Calhoun, TN, as well as being active in the church music ministries.

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Timing

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by Barbara McGirt

month doesn’t sound long, but it seems like forever

left behind, as was the feeling of knowing and belonging.

when you are surrounded by uncertainty. One

All that is recognizable to me is packed away in a cardboard

month ago today, my family and I moved to a new

box. I can’t touch it or smell it. In this alternate universe, I

state. My husband and I started new jobs. We began new lives, lives that now included an empty nest.

For the first time in 22 years, I no longer have to wake

have no proof of my previous life.

In thirty days, worlds collided. Normalcy disintegrated.

Chaos came aboard, flaunting itself down a red carpet of

kids up for school. I don’t have to prepare lunches or buy

disarray and disorder. “Welcome home!” it cried. And I

school clothes and school supplies. No more searching for a

cried. Psalm 137:4 came to mind. When the Israelites had to

protractor or a compass. (By the way, I found four of them

leave their homeland, they cried too. They packed up their

during the move!) For the first time since they were born, I

harps and traded their song for sorrow. I feel their pain.

no longer ask my children where they are and who they’re

Yet, they soon came to realize that even though they were

with. They are independent college students who are living

not in familiar territory, they were in God’s will. Moving

life out from under my watchful eye.

forward in God’s will doesn’t mean that we forget where

It’s only been a month, but so much has changed. We’re

we came from. No, we must remember. We must remember

living in an apartment- a new experience for us both! We

God’s faithfulness and praise Him. Even in the chaos. In

built our previous home and had made it something special.

God’s timing, the whole of His plan will be revealed, just as

We went from a sprawling, slow-cooker setting to a tight,

it was to the Israelites. It might take another month, or even a

boiling over scenario. Our only neighbors once upon a

year, and yet, it could be as early as tomorrow. A month from

time were corn stalks. Now, they are living and breathing

now, who knows what will be happening? God knows and

humans moving in and out of the apartment complex like

for this moment, I will trust His timing.

In one month, I traded my world of familiarity for one of complete and utter ambiguity. Friends and family were

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ants in a colony.

Barbara McGirt worked in full-time pastoral ministry alongside her husband Jeff for over 20 years. She holds an MA in Ministry Studies from Lee University and currently serves as a Cataloger for Squires Library. Barbara is involved in Children’s Ministry at Mt. Olive Ministries in Cleveland, Tennessee.

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Advancing in Battle very battle has more at stake than we realize. When the giant from Gath challenged King Saul's army, racial superiority and slavery were the victor's spoils.

Goliath questioned Israel's courage and willingness to defend her Godly principles. To defy Israel's calling was to defy the God of that calling. For the devil to defy the church's destiny is to defy the God who established the church. But, God does not fight His battles by worldly methods. Goliath called for a man among Israel's army, but God sent a boy.

David's battle with Goliath began years before he walked into the Valley of Elah. The lion and the bear were practice for the day David would face his giant. Neither the bear nor the lion were after the shepherd boy; they were after what David was responsible for. David's victory over the lion and the bear conditioned him for the coming conflict with Goliath. His past prepared him for his future.

When David arrived at the battlefield, he found that the enemy had been taunting a generation of God's people for forty days. Upon hearing the giant's verbal onslaught, the bear basher and the lion eliminator threw fear to the rear and stepped forward into what would be the path to his destiny. David's purpose was to defend the honor of God, but God's purpose was to promote David.

David heard the threats of the Philistine, but they were drowned out by the promises of God. Greater were rewards

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than the risks of facing his enemy. By stepping forward, David turned opposition into opportunity despite the jealousy of his brothers or Saul's good-hearted interference.

David knew that success depended on fighting the Philistine on God's terms.

David encouraged himself by rehearsing his victories over the lion and the bear while he scavenged along the creek bed to find the five stones needed to dispense not only Goliath but his four brothers if necessary. David planned his strategy so that he would not have to fight the same battle over and over. After David's sling found its target and the Philistine fell face first into the dust of defeat, David used the giant's own weapon to silence him forever.

Today's church faces a family of gigantic opposition, but modern-day Davids need to understand that every act of opposition is merely an opportunity to kingdom advancement. The church needs to stop cowering in the storm of her enemies' insults and threats and hear the heavenly thunder of God's voice. Is there a David among the church's ranks that will not only defy the enemy of God but the fear fostered by tradition? If so, he will need to shuck off history's armor, search out his own smooth stones of methodology, and defeat those that defy his God.

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