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We want to take a moment to tell you who we are and what we are about. Our names are Matt and Bethany Ruckman and we have six beautiful children, Brendon, Kailey, Andrew, Leah Jean, Emma, and Cooper. We live in Cleveland, Tennessee, and love what this town has to offer! We have started GoodNews Christian Magazine because we feel that when God, family, and community are combined, lives will be changed.
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Gò0 dNews from the Pastor’s Desk Suited for Service
by Cliff Howard
There was a young man who read of a job opening at a local zoo that paid well, and the ad stated, “Little to no effort required.” The young man jumped at the opportunity, got the job, and went to work the next day. The zoo was expecting a very rare gorilla to arrive from the Amazon Forest but was delayed in transport.The zoo had already billed the opening of the extravagant exhibit, so the job entailed the man dressing in a gorilla costume and sitting in the exhibit until the gorilla arrived.
The first day, he literally just sat there and let people walk by. However, the next day he got really bored and got up to move around a bit, and the whole crowd went crazy. He thought to himself, “I just moved around, if I do more, they will love it!” So, the remainder of the day he would walk around, and beat his chest, and the crowds grew in number and sound, and he loved it!
The next day, he felt a little braver. He started hanging from some vines and beating his chest and even started swinging from vine to vine doing the best Tarzan impression he could! All was going so well, and he was swelling with pride until one of the vines he was swinging from snapped, landing the man into an adjacent exhibit.The crowd’s cheers turned to gasps. As he got up and started to look around, he noticed, out the corner of his eye, something slowly moving towards him. By the time he could focus on what it was, this giant African Lion pounced on him pinning him to the ground. As the lion held him down firmly, he just started yelling, “Wait! I’m a man in a monkey suit. Just a man in a monkey suit. Wait!” The lion’s head got closer, and it took its paw to its chin, lifted its head and said, “Shut up man, or you’ll get us both fired!”
We so often decide to go with what’s easy and put on a costume just to get by! We even get comfortable in those “suits” and start to feel good about them. However, according to Scripture, we are to be authentic and real. In
Matthew 5:37, Jesus says, “let what you say be simply ‘yes’ or ‘no.’” meaning, to be straight up and down, not riding the fence. We are to be sincere and walk with integrity.
I’m a “hat guy.” I have an obsession with hats. I have a hat for almost every shirt I own. I have Braves hats, Lookouts hats, Tennessee Vols hats, a hat for DJing, Christian hats, work hats, all kinds of hats. But when I put on any of those hats, does it make me an Atlanta Brave, a Tennessee Volunteer, a Chattanooga Lookout, or even a Christian? No. I am who God has made me to be. Nothing more, nothing less.
And I don’t even deserve to be His. And neither do you! BUT GOD, in His infinite mercy and love says you are: forgiven (1 John 2:12), redeemed (Ephesians 1:7), a child of God (1 John 3:1-2), valuable (1 Peter 2:9; Colossians 3:12; Matthew 6:26) and that you have a purpose (2 Corinthians 5:17; Romans 8:17; 1 Corinthians 6:19-20; Matthew 5:13-14; 2 Corinthians 5:20; John 15:14-15; Romans 8:28).
So be who you are called to be. Don’t put on and be found as a man in a monkey suit. Get comfortable being uncomfortable!
Rev. Cliff Howard is an energetic, authentic, and loving pastor in Cleveland, Tennessee. He and his wife, Kassie, have 4 daughters: Bella, Addyson, Carleigh, and Jack.
Spring cleaning isn’t just about closets and garages—it’s a mindset. Each year, we open windows, shake out dust, and decide what still deserves space in our lives.
Spring Cleaning Your Finances: How Tidying Up Today Strengthens Your Retirement Plan
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• Whether diversification has drifted due to market performance
That same seasonal reset is a powerful metaphor for retirement planning. Just as clutter can hide what’s useful in your home, financial clutter can obscure whether you’re truly prepared for the future you want.
Spring is an ideal time to step back, reassess, and intentionally align your finances with your long-term retirement goals.
Clearing Financial Clutter
Over time, financial lives get messy. Old bank accounts linger, unused credit cards stay open “just in case,” and investment accounts accumulate from previous jobs. Individually, these may seem harmless, but together they create confusion and inefficiency.
Spring cleaning your finances starts with consolidation and organization:
• Closing unused accounts
• Rolling over old employer retirement plans
• Updating account beneficiaries
• Creating a clear inventory of assets and debts
When everything is visible and organized, it’s easier to see whether your retirement savings are on track—or quietly drifting off course.
Rebalancing the Investment “Closet”
A closet full of clothes that no longer fit is surprisingly similar to a portfolio that no longer matches your risk tolerance. Market changes, age, and life events can gradually shift your asset allocation without you realizing it.
Spring is a natural time to review:
• Whether your investments still align with your retirement timeline
• If your portfolio has become too aggressive or too conservative
Rebalancing isn’t about chasing returns—it’s about staying aligned with your plan and protecting progress you’ve already made.
Letting Go of Financial Habits That No Longer Serve You
Spring cleaning requires tough decisions. Keeping everything “just in case” leads to clutter. The same is true financially. Some habits that once made sense—holding excess cash, delaying retirement contributions, or avoiding long-term planning—can become obstacles over time. Letting go creates space for better habits, clearer goals, and more confident decision-making.
Preparing for the “Maintenance” Years
A clean home is easier to maintain, and the same is true for a clean financial plan. Annual reviews reduce the likelihood of costly surprises later—whether it’s tax inefficiency, insufficient savings, or misaligned investments.
Consistent financial maintenance helps:
• Reduce stress as retirement approaches
• Improve confidence in your long-term plan
• Turn retirement from a vague concept into a tangible reality
A Seasonal Habit with Lasting Impact
Spring cleaning is powerful because it’s repeatable. When financial check-ins become a seasonal habit, retirement planning stops feeling intimidating and starts feeling manageable. This spring, as you open windows and clear out physical clutter, take a moment to do the same for your finances. Your future self will thank you for the fresh start.
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Tax planning should not only assess your tax situation at retirement and in the present, but also look towards the future.
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The Head of the Serpent
by Hayden Lanier
My family once had a scary experience in our yard. My brother was loading some items in his car and preparing to leave when he almost stepped barefoot on a snake. He saw part of a brown snake's body, while the head and part of the snake’s body were buried in the ground.
We thought this was a harmless snake, so we tried to move it, but then we saw the snake’s head. Lo and behold, it was a copperhead! The “Hershey kiss” pattern was plainly evident once we saw the whole snake. It coiled and hissed menacingly, rearing back its ugly head, and we jumped back in alarm.
Nobody was harmed by these events, but we were a little rattled (no snake pun intended). I realized afterwards that we did not realize what we were dealing with until we saw the head of the snake. This got me thinking, perhaps this is why Genesis 3:15 is worded the way that it is.
After the Fall, when Adam and Eve disobeyed God and sin entered the world, God spoke to the serpent (who we understand to be the devil). He told the serpent that He would put enmity between him and the woman, and between his offspring and her offspring. Then God made a truly interesting declaration: “he shall bruise your head, and you shall bruise his heel” (Genesis 3:15 ESV). Many Christians interpret this verse as pointing to Jesus. He is the offspring of the woman who would bruise the serpent’s head, and His heel would be bruised by this serpent.
from the dead, and He delivered the crushing blow to the serpent’s head.
See, the dangerous part of a snake is its head. That’s how snakes bite. The tail and the body can be scary, but it is the head of the snake that holds the power and can inflict damage. Snakes bite and inject venom using their head. When we stumbled across that copperhead, we didn’t know what we were dealing with until we saw its head.
Getting bruised on the heel hurts, but if a snake’s head is bruised, that’s a mortal blow. It will end the life of the
Sure, Satan may have bruised Jesus’ heel. When Jesus suffered and died on the cross, this was no small thing. All the sin of the world was placed on Him, even though He had done no wrong. He was tortured, mocked, and publicly humiliated. The Son of God died. But this was only the bruising of His heel, because three days later Jesus rose
snake, and that is exactly what Jesus’ resurrection did to the devil when Jesus rose from the dead, and proved that He is victorious over death. He showed once and for all that He has silenced the enemies of sin, death, and Hell. Death’s sting and the grave’s victory are no longer anywhere to be found (1 Corinthians 15:55)! Though Satan may have thought he won, his “victory” was short-lived. He only bruised the heel of the Messiah, but Jesus has rendered our enemy powerless by the cross.
Hayden Lanier is a follower of Jesus, a graduate of Shorter University, and he works as an elementary school teacher.
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My Confidence
by Dr. Bobby Sneed
What do you hope for these days? From whence does your confidence come in times of trouble?
We have been taught, encouraged even, to be self-reliant and to be strong by cultivating an inner strength of resilience so we may persevere no matter what comes our way; but what do we do when we find ourselves overwhelmed and incapable of climbing the hills of trouble that lay before us? Where is your hope then? Where does our confidence come from when we can no longer see a way
out, when all our inner resources are zapped, we are frozen in our doubts and fear leaves us trembling? David must have understood this well when he wrote in Psalm 39:7 NIV, “But now, Lord, what do I look for? My hope is in you.” We know from scripture that David was “a man after God’s own heart” (Acts 13:22) partly because he had discovered at a very young age his own limits and had developed a strong faith in the Lord to see him through every circumstance. Furthermore, Paul writes in 2 Corinthians 12:9 NKJV concerning his own struggles, “And He said to me, ‘My
grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness.’ Therefore most gladly I will rather boast in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.” Paul had reached his mortal limit and now he learned where his personal strength failed, God’s strength was not only sufficient but was made perfect. Every Believer, will be put to the test throughout life to discover our personal insufficiencies so that we may experience the all sufficiency of God and His perfection made evident in times of trouble. And when we have come to our personal limit and found our hope in Jesus, not only do we see that His strength is made perfect but we learn to lean on Him all the time both good and bad. Trusting Him becomes the lesson learned when we discover His faithfulness. Jeremiah must have understood this when he wrote in chapter 17 verse 7 NIV, “But blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord, whose confidence is in him.” I chose the NIV translation because the word “hope” is replaced with “confidence” which is fitting. In whom is your confidence? If your confidence (or hope) is in yourself, you are relying on the lesser (you) and your weakness will soon be found out; but we all should be trusting in the greater (God) and we will quickly find that His strength will never be overwhelmed and will be proven perfect every time! I hope that you will trust in the Lord and be forever confident in Him today.
Dr. Bobby Sneed is the pastor of Deep Springs Baptist Church. His greatest desire is that all will experience the peace, hope and love of the Father made possible by faith in the Son, Jesus Christ.
dNews for Women What If?
by Paula Burgner
This small, simple phrase is something that we all are guilty of thinking. Too often, we all go around saying things like, “I wish I had,” “I should have,” or “If only I could have.” Yet have you ever stopped and really taken the time to think about the good side of all the whatifs? And not just the bad things that we usually think about, like “What if I fail?” or “What if I don’t get the chance?” Stop second-guessing everything that you do in life, and start living your life the way that God intended for you to live it.
When you are lost and have never accepted God into your heart, this is how it feels as you go through life—always wondering if you should have done something, or maybe if you had not done that, then things would be different. However, when you give your life to God and accept Him into your heart, His love opens up a new way of thinking that will lead to a new way of living that you have never experienced before.
The old way of thinking about life—such as, “Maybe if I had said no to a certain situation, then I would have gotten something better.” Instead, now your new way of thinking is, “What if God is waiting for me to see just how big He is?” Once you have given your life to God and keep grounded in His Word, you begin to trust the Word of God over what you may hear someone say. The Bible tells us in Proverbs 3:5-6 KJV: “Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.”
What if everything came together the way that you had always wanted it to? What if everything we go through is preparing us for the things we asked for? So, remember, don’t ever give up on what you are praying about, and always know that it’s okay to ask, “What if?” The Bible tells us in Matthew 21:22 KJV: “And all things, whatsoever ye shall ask in prayer, believing, ye shall receive.”
Once you get the Word of God in your heart, you no longer worry about the things that once bothered you. The Bible tells us in Matthew 6:28 KJV: “Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they toil not, neither do they spin.”
So, in those moments when you feel those thoughts of doubt trying to creep up on you, just ask the Lord to change your way of thinking. Just because you are not sure about something, don’t be scared to ask, “What if?” Because, as a result of giving your life to God, what if your prayer of faith helps change someone’s life and leads them to the Lord? As your faith becomes stronger, you learn just how powerful prayer can be and that your prayers can move mountains. The Bible tells us in Luke 1:37 KJV: “For with God nothing shall be impossible.”
The Bible also tells us in Proverbs 4:20-21 KJV: “My son, attend to my words; incline thine ear unto my sayings. Let them not depart from thine eyes; keep them in the midst of thine heart.”
Remember, when you give your life to God and accept Him into your heart, His love opens up a new way of thinking that will lead to a new way of living that you have never experienced before.
Paula Burgner is a strong-willed, outgoing girl who loves spending time with her husband and working out. She believes in her heart that you can do anything you put your mind to. Paula is the author of a new book, Grounded by God’s Grace.
Out of the Boat
by Beth Penny
Some of the most memorable Bible stories include those that showcase the fabulous miracles that Jesus performed: turning water into wine, raising Lazurus from the dead, and casting out the demons in the herd of pigs. Miracles like those stick in our minds because they showcase Jesus’s compassion and power while reminding us of His human side. Two of my favorite stories come back to back; Jesus feeding the 5,000 and walking on the water. We hear about feeding 5,000 people, and we think of the work it takes to feed not even a 10th that many people. However, that was just the men…that doesn’t even count the women and children that were there too. Estimates say that this miracle covered 15,000 to 20,000 people. That is quite a huge number of mouths to feed. Jesus had just received the news that His cousin, we know him as John the Baptist, had been beheaded. In what we can imagine as his humanly grief, Jesus goes to a deserted area. Even then the crowd follows Him. Again, Jesus showed His compassion for the multitude of hungry people in the middle of nowhere. All of those men, women, and children were fed
with only five loaves of bread and two fish. The leftovers alone filled 12 baskets!
When they were done, Jesus sent the disciples in a boat across the Sea of Galilee while He went up the mountain to pray. We can imagine that He feels the peace and solace of the mountains and can talk with God without distractions. The disciples, meanwhile, are in the boat on the “sea” that really isn’t a sea at all. The Sea of Galilee is a large freshwater lake that is about seven miles across and 13 miles long. It’s a really big freshwater lake. On the lake, a storm is brewing. The wind picks up, and the boat begins to feel quite unsteady, which would make anyone pretty nervous.
As the disciples are taking turns keeping watch, they see a “ghost” walking on the choppy water towards them. Now, everyone is up and awake to see what is on the water when Jesus calls out to them. Here is the turning point. Peter, impulsive and fiery Peter, challenges Jesus. In Matthew 14:28, he recounts Peter saying, “Lord, if it is you, let me come to you on the water.”
Echoing His own words when He called the disciples to take up everything and follow, Jesus gives Peter the
green light. Peter steps out of the boat and begins to walk towards Jesus.
In the blink of an eye, Peter, realizing that he was actually walking on water amidst the turbulent waves, was gripped in fear and took his eyes off Jesus. He began to sink. Again, with great compassion, Jesus takes Peter’s hand and “caught him.”
We don’t know if they continued their walk on water or were immediately at the boat, but Matthew recounts that when they got into the boat, the wind died down, and Jesus admonished Peter with the often-quoted “Oh ye of little faith.” Seeing that, Matthew tells us that the rest of them in the boat worshipped and said that Jesus was truly the Son of God.
The enduring lesson to be drawn from that passage is a reminder to keep our eyes fixed on Jesus. That is a deeply important lesson, as it calls us to maintain our focus on HIm rather than the distractions of the world. Jesus used Peter’s moment of doubt as a powerful teaching opportunity, transforming it into a lasting lesson about faith, trust, and the importance of remaining centered on Him.
However, we can look at this story in a different light. I see Peter as having the most faith of them all. We assume
that all of the 12 disciples were on the boat. Of that 12, Peter was the only one with enough faith to step out of the boat. Fiercely loyal Peter. Outspoken Peter. Impulsive Peter. Peter, who was prone to moments of uncertainty, fear, and weakness, stepped out of the boat. Does that sound familiar? How many times are we overcome by fear or weakness and don’t step out in faith as we know we should?
That first step is the hardest, especially when we are surrounded by the rough waters of life. Faith is not the absence of fear, but it is the willingness to step forward despite fear. Peter’s story shows us that faith doesn’t require perfection; it requires courage. Peter’s faith faltered when his focus shifted off Jesus, but he showed remarkable trust by stepping out of the boat. We are supposed to step out when God calls us - even when we are surrounded by doubt, fear, and uncertainty. Our lesson is to not only keep our eyes on Jesus but to step out in faith when He calls, trusting that when (not IF) we stumble, God is there to reach out and help us into the boat.
Beth is a high school English teacher and adjunct college professor who is passionate about faith, education, and encouraging others through writing. She serves with her husband, Chad, who is a Family Pastor at Friendship Baptist Church in Rome, GA. About
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The Forgotten
by Charles Finney
In the busyness of this modern world, so much is left behind, overlooked, and forsaken. We strive for success, seek approval from man, and chase after the fleeting treasures of this life, often forgetting the things that matter most in eternity. How many times do we pause to consider the forgotten? Do we overlook those moments, people, or principles that are left in the shadows of our busy lives?
The Bible speaks often of things that have been forgotten, calling us back to remembrance. In Lamentations 5:20 KJV, the prophet cries out, “Wherefore dost thou forget us for ever, and forsake us so long time?” These words capture the pain of feeling forgotten, a sentiment many of us can relate
to at one point or another. And yet, it is not only the feeling of being forgotten by others or even by God that troubles the soul, but the things we ourselves have left behind.
Forgotten People
We often forget those who are suffering, the poor, the widow, and the orphan. Scripture reminds us in James 1:27 of the true nature of pure religion:
“Pure religion and undefiled before God and the Father is this, To visit the fatherless and widows in their affliction, and to keep himself unspotted from the world.” How many times do we, in our comfort, neglect the forgotten ones of society? Those who are hungry, sick, or imprisoned? Jesus warned us
in Matthew 25:40 KJV, “And the King shall answer and say unto them, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me.” In forgetting the least, we risk forgetting our Lord.
Do we remember those in our midst who are lonely or broken-hearted? Proverbs 14:31 KJV tells us, “He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker: but he that honoureth him hath mercy on the poor.” God’s heart is for the forgotten, and He calls us to reflect His mercy and compassion.
Forgotten Commitments
As Christians, we are called to make covenants with God—covenants of faith, obedience, and love. Yet, how often do we forget those commitments in the busyness of our days? The Israelites were repeatedly warned not to forget the Lord their God, as seen in Deuteronomy 8:11 KJV, “Beware that thou forget not the Lord thy God, in not keeping his commandments, and his judgments, and his statutes, which I command thee this day.” Just as the Israelites were tempted to forget their covenant in times of prosperity, so are we today. When life is comfortable, we often forget our dependency on God, neglecting our daily prayers, Bible reading, and worship.
Hebrews 2:1 KJV exhorts us, “Therefore we ought to give the more earnest heed to the things which we have heard, lest at any time we should let them slip.” We must guard against spiritual forgetfulness, remembering the commitments we made when we first believed. Our promises to God should not be seasonal or based on our circumstances, but steadfast and true.
Forgotten Values
This world often forgets the righteous principles laid down in the Word of God. Truth is twisted, morals are compromised, and sin is celebrated. The values of the Bible are becoming forgotten in many circles, even within the Church. We are warned in 2 Timothy 3:1-2 KJV that “in the last days perilous times shall come. For men shall be lovers of their
own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy.”
We are living in times when righteousness is being forgotten, and it is our duty as believers to uphold the truth, even when the world forgets. Psalm 119:16 KJV declares, “I will delight myself in thy statutes: I will not forget thy word.” Let us be those who remember the Word of God, who hold fast to His commandments, and who stand firm in the face of compromise.
Forgotten Savior
Finally, and perhaps most tragically, there are many who forget the Savior Himself. Jesus Christ, the One who died for the sins of the world, is often left out of people’s hearts and minds. Hebrews 12:2 KJV calls us to “look unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith,” yet so many have turned their eyes away from Him. The world has forgotten the power and beauty of the cross, forsaking the greatest gift ever given.
But while man may forget, God does not. In Isaiah 49:15 KJV, God makes a profound promise: “Can a woman forget her sucking child, that she should not have compassion on the son of her womb? Yea, they may forget, yet will I not forget thee.” No matter how much we have forgotten Him, God never forgets us. His love is eternal, His grace unending, and His promises sure. He calls us to return, to remember, and to be restored.
Have we forgotten the needy, our commitments, our values, or even our Savior? Let us not be among those who neglect the things of eternal importance. Let us remember the Lord our God and His commandments, take heed of His Word, keep His promises, and reflect His love to a world that often forgets. May we be those who always remember that in Christ, nothing is forgotten, for He is faithful to the end. Amen.
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Work as Worship
by Dr. Jeff Dabbs
For many people, work feels like a necessary evil. It pays the bills, keeps the lights on, and provides a roof over our heads — but it’s not something we often connect to our faith. Monday morning and Sunday morning seem like two entirely different worlds.
Yet the Bible paints a different picture. Work is not separate from worship; it can be worship. Whether we’re in an office, a classroom, a factory, a field, or at home raising children, God designed work to be a way we can and should honor Him.
Before sin entered the world, Adam was given work to do. Genesis 2:15 NASB says, “Then the Lord God took the man and put him into the garden of Eden to cultivate it and keep it.” Work was not a punishment — it was part of God’s good design.
Sin later brought toil, frustration, and sweat into the workplace (Genesis 3:17-19), but the idea of work itself was never cursed. Work still carries dignity, purpose, and value because it reflects the creativity and stewardship of God.
Work is actually an act of service. The apostle Paul reminded believers in Colossae, “Whatever you do, do your work heartily as for the Lord rather than for men” (Colossians 3:23 NASB). That verse changes everything. Suddenly, work is no longer about pleasing a boss, earning a paycheck, or climbing a ladder. It becomes an offering to God Himself.
A teacher who prepares lessons with excellence, a nurse who treats patients with compassion, a mechanic who repairs cars with integrity — all are engaging in worship when they do their work for the Lord. Even the hidden, unseen tasks matter. God sees, and He is honored.
When we show up on time, work diligently, and treat others fairly, people notice. Work ethic is not just about productivity; it’s about testimony. Paul told the Thessalonian believers to “work in quiet fashion and eat their own bread” (2 Thessalonians 3:12 NASB). In other words, live responsibly and let your faith show through your daily conduct.
A Christian who is lazy, dishonest, or constantly complaining at work undermines the message of the gospel. But a Christian who works with joy and integrity shines as a light in the workplace.
Work is also a place for ministry. Too often, we think of ministry as something that only happens at church. But most people spend far more hours each week at work than in a sanctuary. That means the workplace may be the greatest mission field of all.
You may not preach a sermon at your desk but you can live one through kindness, patience, and humility. You may not lead a Bible study in the break room but you can be ready to share a word of encouragement, or pray for a coworker in need. God often opens doors for gospel conversations right where we spend our weekdays.
Work doesn’t have to be just a grind. It can be gracefilled. It can be holy. It can be worship. The goal is not perfection in our jobs but faithfulness in our calling.
As Paul wrote: “Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your toil is not in vain in the Lord” (1 Corinthians 15:58 NASB).
The paycheck may fade and the promotions may end, but the eternal impact of work done for God’s glory will last forever.
Dr. Jeff Dabbs is the senior pastor at Spring Creek Baptist Church, Rome, Georgia. He has authored Sunday School material and several books.
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Watching in Wonder
by Tammy Madden
The year was 2002. The day was January 21st. Our perfect baby girl was born. I prayed for 17 years and she arrived healthy. She walked and talked early. She never got sick for her first 11 months. For those 11 months, we had dreams of an up-and-coming gymnast, a cheerleader perhaps, a girl scout, a little girl we could watch run and play at the park, a little girl we could watch as she picked what college she would attend, and know which career she would choose, a little girl whom we would watch as her Daddy walked her down the aisle on her wedding day, a little girl who would
grow up to be a mommy. But oh, how life can change in just a blink of an eye.
December 14th, 2002, our whole world changed. Our baby girl got sick and she got sick fast. After spending two months in Chattanooga at the Children's Hospital, they knew she was going to need a heart. She would need to be life-flighted to Children's Healthcare of Atlanta.
We had been there about a month when she flatlined on us. She died so many times, they quit counting. They had to crash her on to ECMO (a temporary life support). She was on that for three
days before a heart came in. But during those three days, she had a massive stroke too. After she got her heart and they started letting her wake up, reality set in. Our baby girl who was so healthy, so perfect, had sustained a severe anoxic brain injury. The doctor said that she was blind, deaf, and would never walk or talk. Oh but God! He had much bigger plans for her!
No, we can no longer do all the things that we had planned for her. Our lives did change, but I can never say that it changed for the worse because it did not. I say this in hopes that it will help someone out there who is just now facing a brain injury, especially with a child. Through her brain injury, we have gotten to share her testimony with so many people, and we have watched so many people come to the Lord because of her.
No, we haven’t gotten to watch her lead cheers, go off to college, or get married. But, we have watched her face light up when we landed at Disney World and she flourished with their love. We have seen her swim with the dolphins at three years old and later go to Disney a second time. Oh, what a wonderful time that was!
We got to watch her walking on the beach holding our hands, and holding my mom's hand. Yes, I said walking. And yes, we do have to hold her hand when she walks – or she needs her walker –but God has let us see her walking on a steady basis.
She is the most innocent 24-year-old I have ever encountered. She loves everybody. She will forever believe in Santa Claus so the Christmas season is always childlike in our home, But at the same time, she knows what the true meaning of Christmas is!
Currently, we watch as she plays on the Miracle League baseball team and she rides horses like the wind.
Am I sorry that she got the brain injury you might ask? Absolutely not. Now you might say,
“Why, that's a crazy answer!” No, it's not. The person she is today is the person that God means for her to be. This is the Megan whom God sent to us to love and raise. Now at 24 years old, she sees and hears very well, and walks with her walker. Every single night, she sends out Bible verses to many people on her Facebook page. She wants to share the love of the Lord, sing in church, and worship our Lord and Savior. We have also gotten to hear her tell us when she sees angels and I believe she really does.
Brain injury is not easy and I'm not going to say it is, because it has been a long, hard journey.
On March 7th, 2026, she will have had her heart for 23 years. We have had physical therapy, speech therapy, occupational therapy, and water therapy, even her horse riding strengthens her. Through it all, she smiles and smiles. We praise God for giving this child to us.
I pray if you are reading this, and you don't know the power of the Lord, just look at my child and you will see what a wonderful thing God has done in her life! And please, if you see a child who is different and has a brain injury, don't just sit and stare at them. Trust me, the parent would much rather you ask questions than to stare.
During March, Brain Injury Awareness Month, I would like to ask you to spread awareness about brain injury. Every child is different, and every adult is different in their journey with brain injury, but please always be respectful to them and their caretakers. I pray our daughter’s story will touch you as much as it has touched so many people for the last 23 years.
My name is Tammy Madden. I live in the beautiful foothills of North Georgia in Chatsworth. I am married to my amazing husband, Gene and we have a beautiful daughter named Megan.
for Everyone
Keep Watch
by Spring M. Fricks
“Are you asleep?”
Your words float into my dreams like ballerinas dancing in the wind. I hear you but do not stir.
“Dear one, are you asleep?” you ask again.
I’m cozy in my slumber. The cadence of your voice is a lullaby to my soul and a blanket to my spirit. I feel myself smile but again I don’t budge.
“They’re coming for me.”
With these words, I’m up. Your tone cuts the veil between sleep and reality. I’m awake and aware of the danger.
I’ve been asleep on our bench in the garden where we meet. Looking around, I see broken branches and leaves sprinkled like confetti on the ground. Flowers have been stomped and the impressions of overlapping footprints point to a skirmish.
While I was asleep, we were not alone and now you are gone.
Keep watch. . . These were the last words you said to me. My brows furrow as guilt lays heavy like a winter coat across my shoulders.
I run through the garden towards the iron gate at the entrance. I can’t believe I fell asleep, I think, while looking for you behind every tree and bush.
I see the gate, but the shadows lurking just beyond trigger a warning to hide. Ducking behind an oak tree, I fight to control my breathing and turn to steal a peek at the enemy.
“I told you to keep watch.” You’re behind me. Startled, I jump, but you grab and hold me close.
“I’m sorry, my Lord.” I whisper, “I fell asleep.”
“Your enemy never sleeps,” You're so close I feel your breath on my cheek as you whisper in my ear, “and his greatest desire is to separate you from me...”
In Matthew 26:41BSB, Jesus tells us, “Watch and pray so that you will not enter into temptation. For the spirit is willing, but the body is weak.”
Jesus is the same yesterday, today, and forever (Hebrews 13:8). This is also true of our enemy. Satan has one goal: steal Jesus from us so that he steals us from Him.
The Lord calls us to be diligent in our walk with Him. This decree is for our own benefit. We cannot mount a counterattack against something we never see coming.
We must keep watch and be vigilant regarding the defenses of our spirit. How do we do that? We guard the gates of our perimeter. Scripture teaches that our eyes and ears are the entry point of our heart (Psalm 101:3) and what we allow in will set up residence within (Matt 12:34-35). The things we allow in can bolster our defenses or wear them down, but the choice of what enters is ours to make.
Every tool needed to win the war between good and evil can be found in Scripture. Utilizing these tools creates the difference between living a life with Christ or a life separated from Him. Our first step in this battle is to obey the Lord when He calls us to keep watch.
Spring M. Fricks is a writer, speaker, teacher and content creator for Shield 33 Ministries, a ministry founded to disciple and equip believers to grow in an intimate relationship with Jesus. She lives in NW Georgia.
Be Home with Bender Realty
Next chapters come with turning a page, whether it's an anticipated strategic turn or an unexpected fresh start. Having a trusted partner with expertise in new chapters makes for a better transition and an easier launch.
Cleveland's largest independent full-service real estate company can be your first call. With over 40 agents, Bender Realty has the expertise you are looking for when starting new chapters. In fact, their motto sums it up: “Where Customers Send Their Friends.”
Closing and Opening Chapters
Shopping for a new home can become overwhelming with so many steps to sort through. Narrowing down listings, learning new areas with school zones and/or commute routes, deciphering an
industry that has its own vocabulary while in during a transition can be daunting. Having an advocate who can translate the verbiage and scout out the best choices greatly simplifies the process. Although the well-known term for the final step in real estate is called a closing, the reality is you are opening the next chapter to your new home.
Brian Workman, Broker/Owner, describes the Bender Realty team, “As a top rated company serving the area since 1969, we are passionate about real estate. Our track record for providing outstanding customer service, professional and knowledgeable guidance is proven. Caring and compassion also make Bender Realty successful in the real estate market. Our experienced and professional agents are eager to assist you with any
real estate needs. We service a large area of East Tennessee. Our agents want to make your homebuying or selling experience hassle-free. Whether buying, selling, or renting, we can help you start your next chapter and make your next place your next home.”
He continues, “We are proud to be recognized as an Enhanced Investor with the Chamber of Commerce. Bender Realty has been with the Chamber since it first opened 50+ years ago. We are also proud to have had four members of Bender serve as chairman for the Chamber as well. Also, we were surprised and humbled to be awarded the Platinum Award by CREXI. As far as we know, we are the only recipient in Cleveland, Tennessee!”
From Houses to Homes to Hometown
This team prioritizes not only helping individual families find their homes, their caring and compassion shines through when they participate in community events such as the Hot Slaw festival, Empty Stocking Fund, Southern Heritage Bank Annual Food Drive, Bradley County Relay for Life, Salvation Army Angel Tree, and several more opportunities in the community. With efforts like these, they strive to make their community feel like ‘home’ as well.
Plan Your Visit
Visit the website at www.bender-realty.com, or go by to visit an agent with the Bender Realty team at 425 25th Street NW, 37311. Call (423) 472-2173 or make inquiries via email at bender@bender-realty.com.
for Runners
Finish Strong
by Bill Silvers
At the age of 81, God put it on my heart to start running 5k races. I’m not a runner. I don’t even like to walk. Yet there I was—lined up at the starting line for my third 5k.
It was a beautiful Saturday morning. About four-tenths of a mile from the finish, I tripped and fell hard, my face striking the edge of the paved road. Medics arrived quickly, stopped the bleeding, wrapped my head with a six-inch gauze bandage, and told me to get into the ambulance. As it began to pull away, I told them to stop.
I had to finish the race.
God didn’t just say run the race. He said finish the race.
Moreover, running echoes my faith. It’s not always about being the fastest but about staying the course, enduring to the end, lifting others along the way. With every race, I run with purpose and I run with joy. It’s not just about the medals; it’s about the message: through God, all things are possible.
As I stepped out of the ambulance, a woman approached and asked, “Do you want to finish?”
“I do,” I said.
“Then, let’s go,” she replied.
About 100 feet from the finish line, she stopped. I crossed alone. The race director saw me, halted the awards ceremony, called me forward, and gathered the runners around me. Together, they prayed for healing and a swift recovery.
Because I believe everything happens according to God’s purpose, I asked myself a hard question: Why did I trip and fall? I already knew the answer. I had become prideful.
Proverbs 16:18 KJV says, “Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.”
Pride blinds us. When we become overly confident or unwilling to listen, we ignore wisdom, limits, and correction. That arrogance sets the stage for a fall, sometimes figuratively, sometimes painfully literally.
When the prayer ended, the same woman returned, asked for my keys, and told me I was going to the hospital. Her husband would follow. She walked me into the emergency room, helped me get settled, returned a few minutes later to place my keys on the desk, and then she was gone. I never saw her again.
God has always placed people, perhaps even angels, along my path to help me reach the goals He has planned for me.
Running teaches dependence—on preparation, patience, and on God. The moment we think, “I’ve got this on my own,” is often when trouble appears on the road and in life. Confidence must be balanced with humility. True strength comes from knowing our limits and trusting God’s guidance.
To paraphrase the verse: Run with humility, and you’ll finish strong. Run with pride, and you’re headed for a fall.
On the bright side, I didn’t stop running. Over the next two years, I completed 25 races. I learned my lesson the hard way, and I never tripped or fell again.
Bill Silvers from Ellijay, Georgia, began running competitively at age 81. He runs to the glory of God!
Gò0 dNews for your Taste Buds Keto Cheesy Egg Muffins
These low-carb egg muffins are packed with protein and perfect for meal prep.
• 6 large eggs
Ingredients:
• ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese (or your favorite cheese)
• ¼ cup heavy cream
• ¼ cup diced bell peppers (optional)
• ¼ cup cooked bacon or sausage, crumbled
• ¼ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp black pepper
• ¼ tsp garlic powder (optional)
• 1 tbsp chopped green onions or parsley (optional)
Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a muffin tin or use silicone liners.
2. In a bowl, whisk together eggs, heavy cream, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
3. Stir in cheese, bell peppers, and cooked bacon/ sausage.
4. Pour the mixture evenly into the muffin cups, filling each about ¾ full.
5. Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until the egg muffins are set and slightly golden.
6. Let cool for a few minutes before removing from the tin.
Tip: Store in the fridge for up to 5 days. Reheat in the microwave for a quick grab-and-go breakfast!
You’ll Be a Butterfly Soon
by Cindy J. Evans
When I was in a dark place, as if held in a cocoon, I heard the Lord gently whisper, “You'll be a butterfly soon.” I waited in the quiet, I waited when I couldn't see, I waited, daring to hope, longing to be free!
Then, suddenly! Light! He gave me my breakthrough and a butterfly I became, to live and fly brand new!
Cindy Evans is a published poet living in the greater Atlanta area. When she’s not writing, you may find her at a Christian movie, attending a church activity, or volunteering at the local faith-based hospice office.
Misty BOLT MEET
Misty found herself led to insurance, and specifically to Medica
These unique life experiences shaped Misty and fueled her drive to succeed for others. She is relentless in her fight to help those in need. Today she does so through her business, Medicare Misty, which helps people navigate the confusing world of Medicare.
The Antiques Parlour Offers More Than Antiques:
Furniture from Every Era for Every Budget
The Antiques Parlour is more than a store - it’s a destination full of character and discovery. With over 70 booths across 14,000 climate-controlled square feet, shoppers can explore an ever-changing mix of vintage and modern furniture, décor, lamps, jewelry, art, and collectibles. New arrivals come daily, making every visit feel fresh.
In 2024, this 40-year-old Cleveland favorite was purchased by a local Christian family. As members of the Cleveland/Bradley Chamber of Commerce, Tim, Kelly, Steven, and JC Moore are committed to providing the community with quality furniture and home goods. The Antiques Parlour specializes in well-made, long-lasting used furnishings—pieces that often outlast many newly manufactured options. Merchandise includes something for every taste and budget. Multiple booths are being renovated, giving shoppers elegant new displays and fresh inspiration throughout the store. Whether you’re searching for a standout piece or
a unique gift or simply enjoying the thrill of the hunt— you never know what hidden gems you’ll uncover!
Wander through aisle after aisle of nostalgic items, browse quality furniture, or pick up décor and kitchenware you won’t find in big‑box stores. The Antiques Parlour blends the charm of yesterday with today’s style - helping you bring home pieces that feel uniquely yours. Take your time, explore the booths, and let inspiration be your guide.
Put Spring Open House on your calendar: March 21, 10 AM to 6 PM. Featuring exclusive booth discounts, refreshments, and décor for Spring and Easter. Plan ahead for Mother’s Day! Gift certificates are available year-round in any amount and never expire.
The Antiques Parlour Buys Estates
When families are faced with downsizing, relocating, or settling a loved one’s estate, the process can feel overwhelming. The Antiques Parlour, accredited by the Better Business Bureau, offers a simpler option by purchasing entire estates outright,
eliminating the need for a traditional estate sale and agent fees. This trusted team clears the entire home or storage unit, adding select pieces to the store’s inventory and donating usable items to several local charities, such as durable medical equipment to Disabled American Veterans. They can also clear remaining items after an
estate sale, ensuring the property is completely emptied without added stress for the family.
The Antiques Parlour also buys select furniture; sellers can email photos, contact information, and asking price to antiquesparloursales@gmail.com. For the latest arrivals and event updates, be sure to follow on Facebook The Antiques Parlour Cleveland TN and on Instagram the.antiques.parlour *Delivery of larger items can be arranged.
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for Health & Fitness
Presence as a Present (Gift)
by Dr. Rob England
In my private practice, I teach my clients about being mindful (attentive). In other words, I teach them how to be present. The term “being mindful” (or mindfulness) has taken on many different meanings (as is the case with most words in our vocabulary). So context is key. I teach clients to be mindful, not as a way to place their minds elsewhere, but quite the opposite. Truly being mindful is making sure, at that moment at least, that your mind is aware of what is going on right now, taking a moment to switch your focus to the here and now, paying attention to the present moment (“being present”).
We do have to consider our past and we do have to plan for the future, but we also need to pay attention to what is going on right in front of us (and what is going on inside of us). I teach clients to pay attention to what they are looking at, thinking about, and feeling. We tend to live on autopilot. This is necessary in some regards, but dangerous in other ways. Our eyes can be focused on something sinful or our mind can ruminate over hateful thoughts, without us catching ourselves. If we are paying attention to our thoughts and actions (“thinking about our thinking” and monitoring our behaviors), we can quickly catch and redirect our thoughts and actions with the help of the Holy Spirit. When being mindful, we should pay close attention to where we are, what we are doing, and (very important)
what we are thinking and feeling. Our thoughts (especially), but also our emotional state, can slip under our radar. We may not realize what we are thinking and feeling until after we have acted on those thoughts and feelings. Often, what we do or say, as a result, can be something we regret. Thus, paying attention to our thoughts and beliefs and catching them (taking them captive, as Paul says in 2 Corinthians 10:5) keeps them from slipping past our notice and thus leading to a belief system or an action (or words) that are ungodly. Catch those thoughts and interrogate them. (Are they true? Are they helpful?) And keep in mind that, in general, our emotions stem from our thoughts (and then our actions stem from our emotions).
Thus, noticing our thoughts and taking them captive is so important. This reinforces our need to pay attention to what we think, feel, do and say, because these affect both ourselves and others. Paul reminds us to “not merely look out for your own personal interests, but also for the interests of others” (Philippians 2:4 NASB). We do this partly by paying attention to ourselves (how we think about and treat others), and partly by really honing into the state of those around us. Pay attention to what our “neighbors” are doing, saying, thinking, feeling, and needing. This is also part of being mindful and present. How can I look to the interests and needs of those around me, if my mind is elsewhere (not present)? How can I listen to what the person in front of me (a person God loves) is truly saying and needing, if I am not present? If I am consistently focused on the past or the future (including planning, anticipating, and/or worrying about what is coming up later that day, week, month, etc.), then I am rarely present enough to notice others and to help others. My “presence” can be a present (a gift) to others. Something to think about and pray about!
for Everyone
Messiah & The Day of First Fruits: John 20
by Dr. Rob Debelak
The week of Unleavened Bread follows Passover (Leviticus 23:1-8), with an offering presented on the first day of the calendar week (Leviticus 23:9-14; v 11). The gift of the new planting season anticipates an abundant harvest. This third annual holy day, First Fruits points to Messiah’s resurrection.
A Unique Week
The solemnity of spring’s Passover season (John 13) was interrupted as Jesus was condemned (John 18-19) and executed for crimes He never committed. Symbolizing a sacrificial lamb, He took the place of a criminal (John 18:39-40), was crucified, and quickly buried (Matthew 27:57-61; Mark 15:42-47; Luke 23:50-56; John 19:38-42). Like Passover, His followers soon learn this observance of First Fruits would also be unique.
A Distinct Day
Obedient to the Law, honoring Sabbath preceded Mary Magdalene’s return to the grave. Sunday at dawn, on First fruits, she found the sealing stone compromised (John 20:1). Swiftly reporting her discovery, Peter and John race to the tomb (vv 2-4). Staring at the funeral site (vv 5-6), and risking defilement, they enter the stone cave (vv 6-8).
The shroud is present, but the corpse is gone (vv 5-7). Mary assumed Jesus’ body had been stolen (v 2). Peter was puzzled by the carefully rolled head covering (v 7). It was unlikely grave robbers would take the time to courteously care for burial cloths. Yet, an immediate explanation evaded him.
Peter and John depart (v 10) leaving an emotionally distraught Mary outside the tomb (v 11a). Alone, she peers into the crypt (v 11b), privy to a sight reminiscent of Israel’s Ark of the Covenant (Exodus 25:10-22) - the empty resting place was bordered on each end by an angelic messenger (Exodus 25:19 and John 20:12). Ancient Israelite ceremony reserved this sacred scene for the high priest (Leviticus 16). Wondrously, though, God gave this woman a glimpse at His living message for the world.
The two messengers question the magnitude of her despair (v 13). Her anguish reflected the depth of her love. Mary’s grief exceeds her fear, and unalarmed by the angels, she voices her concern that Jesus' body had been stolen (v 13; v 2).
She is questioned once more by a voice outside the grave – the place where people live. Initially a case of mistaken identity (v 14), she quickly discovers her dialogue partner is not the gardener (v 15) - rather, it is the Lord Himself (v 16)! Jesus is alive – He had risen!
Sorrow from the distant past was told in a judgment narrative involving a woman, a garden, and a man; the scene ending in death (Genesis 3). That tragedy is reversed in the Gospel’s joy-filled account of a woman, a garden, the Resurrected Man, and the new beginning of hope and life (John 20).
A Hopeful Future
His resurrection on this holy day is no mere coincidence! God chose this day of worship, Firstfruits, for a reason.
Honoring God’s goodness for the ground yielding life expressed gratitude. Thankfulness fostered faith that God will complete the excellent work in a prosperous gleaning. The agricultural illustration pointed beyond itself to a greater message. Central to the Gospel, Jesus’ resurrection is the pledge (basis) of the believer’s hope for eternal life. His bodily resurrection is the first of a great harvest (of believers) to come! As Pauls describes: “But now is Christ risen from the dead, and become the firstfruits of them that slept...Christ the firstfruits; afterward they that are Christ's at his coming” (1 Corinthians 15:20-23 KJV).
for Discovering More
MORE THAN Reflections
by Garrett Nudd
As a photographer, I learned a key point: If you point your camera at enough people, it doesn’t take long to discover some pretty significant and surprising insecurities. Over the years I’ve discovered a sad and unfortunate truth. Most people view themselves as less than. Less than they are. Less than others see them. And less than God designed them to be.
In a practical sense, this less than mentality can show up in a variety of ways. As someone who thrives on creative pursuits, sometimes it shows up when I have a thought or idea, and then after mulling on it for a bit, I end up talking myself out of it. Maybe you’ve experienced something similar.
How many times have I had a thought or an idea, and then talked myself out of it?
Oh, wouldn’t it be cool if we did this?
No, it’s too much work.
Ummm, no it’s MORE THAN.
Well, I don’t really have the time. And what if it doesn’t work?
It’s MORE THAN.
If it fails I’ll look silly.
Or, someone else will take care of it.
Every day, Jesus puts opportunities in our path for MORE THAN. All we have to do is say, “Absolutely.”
Over the years I've realized the less than perception we often have of ourselves is contrary to everything God stands for and every promise He’s ever made. If only we could see ourselves through His eyes. If only we could see why He loves us and how He loves us, I think everything would change, especially how we feel about ourselves.
The truth is, when you think you’re less than, God says you are MORE THAN. When you think you are less than, God says you are His.
“Oh, I love you beyond your wildest dreams,” God says. “Make no mistake about it. I wish you could see yourself the way I do. I wish you could see yourself the way I created you.”
As I look back, I’ve realized that God has used the people in my life like my parents and grandparents when I was younger to teach me MORE THAN. And as I grew toward adulthood, it was caring teachers and mentors and then my wife, Joy, who reminded me I am MORE THAN.
So, I ask you, what passion or pursuit do you have nagging at your heart?
Do you have a project or product or service you would like to unleash to the world?
What steps can you take today to move yourself closer to achieving that exciting goal?
Who are the people in your life who help remind you time and time again that you are MORE THAN?
Or, what if we flip it around and ask, are there people in your life who you can help remind that they are MORE THAN?
And what can you do specifically, to show them they are MORE THAN?
Remember, your MORE THAN dream—and the dreams of those around you—deserves to be shared, and the world is waiting for you!
This excerpt from Garrett’s book, MORE THAN Discovering How Your Story Reveals God’s Beautiful Truth About You, is adapted to our format and used with permission.
for Kids
Be Filled
by Katie Loveless
As a young girl, I stood by the kitchen window in awe as I watched my grandfather gulp water from a metal cup. He noticed my gaze and pushed out his belly, patting it as he did so and chuckled heartily. “It's good to be filled up,” he said. “You should try it.”He promptly handed me a tall glass of water which I chugged heartily. We made a game of it walking through the house which ended with me rocking in the chair with my hand on my belly to feel the water slosh around.
It feels good to be filled up. God is so good to fill us with good things.
Did you know that you were born to be filled? God has a plan to keep you, fill you, and allow His goodness in your life to overflow to others.
We see this in the Bible as we consider passages in Exodus and in John.
In the book of Exodus 31, verses 2 and 6, we see that God has a special call of service for His house. We're told of one man He has filled with wisdom, understanding, and knowledge by His spirit to create good works. God soon calls helpers to join in the efforts of filling His house and He gives them wise hearts to make everything He says. God says clearly here that the wise hearts have wisdom that God personally placed. He gave them wisdom not merely for wisdom's sake, He gave them wisdom to use it for His glory. Wow!
Later in John 3:1-8 we see the miracle of Jesus turning water into wine at the wedding in Cana. I so enjoy reading this because I see a mama's heart here tugging at her son's heartstrings and Him tugging right back. Mary knows Jesus already. She understands what He is capable of not merely as her son but as the living Son of God. And she draws it out of Jesus like water from a well. Parents, this is a lesson for us.
Provision is lacking at the wedding and His mom calls Jesus to action. We see Jesus express that it's not yet the season for His miracles. In one way, Mary lets it drop by not saying anything further to Jesus about it. In another way, she nudges Him in the direction of destiny as she encourages the nearby servants to obey whatever He says. He does not disappoint as He commands them to fill six waterpots and draw water out from those. They filled the waterpots to the brim. Water went in but wine came out. This valuable exchange is a miracle.
God has miracles for you, too. He has filled you with gifts and prepared you to do good works. He has important things for you to do and has filled you with wisdom and understanding to do them. Just as Jesus did, grow in your gifts as you get older. When the season is right, God will call you to action just as Mary did with Jesus.
“For we are God's handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do” (Ephesians 2:10 NIV).
Three-Step Challenge
Step One:
Fill a glass of water to the brim with an adult's help. Sip from the top until you can pick up the cup without spilling it. Take a few gulps. What does it feel like to be filled up? Notice how the water feels as it makes its way slowly to your belly.
Step Two:
Read Exodus 31:4, 6 What happens when God fills his servants?
Read John 1:32 What happens when God fills His son?
Read John 3:1-8.
Read John 3:11. What happens when Jesus pours out to others?
Step Three:
Consider how using your gifts the way God has designed makes room for faith and belief in others. How might God's glory be displayed through you to lead others to know Him?
Katie Loveless is a social worker, wife, and mother of five boys. She is a student of grace who enjoys writing, gardening, and empowering others to pursue stability. About The Author
Parenting in Peril
“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law” (Galatians 5:22-23 NIV).
by John Garrod
Long before there was YouTube or Google to come to your records, there were Chilton’s manuals. Chilton’s manuals were comprehensive books that would tell you how to do all kinds of repairs on your car. Now you had to get the right manual for your particular car, and specify by a year range, but with my luck with cars, it always made sense to get one as soon as the ink was dry on the title.
In raising six children, there were many times I wished that kids came with instruction manuals. As my youngest finishes her time in high school, I’ve often come to ponder how much has changed between #1 and #6. The introduction of the internet, the advent of social media, and instant communication 24/7 has amplified many of the stresses of relationships with other kids and kids are exposed to compelling voices leading them in every direction except the ones you desire for them. By this stage in my career as a dad, I’d be pulling out my hair if I had any left that was long enough to grasp.
To compound it, I teach in an alternative high school, where many of my students have experienced some of the worst things the modern world could throw at them, including violence, rape, homelessness, and even the lack of good rock music.
And that is because the Good News is just as relevant in this time and for this age as it was 50 or 100 years ago. What we should do is what we can do: Love them just as Scripture instructs. Exercise forbearance, loving them enough not to respond in kind when they lash out at us, at our ways. Be faithful and gentle with them, even when the horns replace the halos and the fangs taint the angelic smiles.
Some of you are shaking your heads, either at the idea of rock music or in agreement with my lamentations about the “progress” our world has brought. These are very perilous times, especially for those of us who seek holiness and sanctification and good testimonies, not only for ourselves but also for our descendants. But I don’t just bring you ominous tidings of what you already know. I have good news; good old news, as it were.
Be faithful, both to your own beliefs and faith, and also to your love for them. As they find their way through all of this confusion and fear and misinformation and evil, they need to see the steadfast beacon of your love. The time will come for them when the dust will settle and they will be looking for those things that endure. If you have been steadfast in your love and in your faith, that faithfulness will be burned into their memory. Against this strategy there is no law; against it, the devil has little defense.
John Garrod is father of 6, husband of 1, an ESOL teacher in Dalton, GA, a Lee U graduate (c/o ‘19), a U.S. Army veteran and a member of South Cleveland Church of God.
Faultless and Unblemished
by Jan Merop
Squinting in the mirror to see as I applied eyebrow pencil, I realized more and more how much I needed cataract surgery.
I love to read. However, the cataracts inhibited how long I could sit and relax with a good story. My eyes became tired so much sooner.
Driving was no longer in the best interest of ourselves or others on the road, especially at night.
And though I could still thread a needle, even sewing was more of a challenge.
At last, not only were these things pushing me to have the surgery, but my eye doctor said it was necessary for the health of my eyes.
At last, I had it done.
Afterwards, with each passing day, week, and month, I saw improvement in so many ways. However, I did notice one thing that wasn’t so pleasant.
Suddenly, the blemishes on my face that my cataracts had hidden from my view were now quite apparent. Clarity of sight not only brought sharper vision for everyday living but woke me up to hidden flaws I hadn’t noticed before.
I guess we all prefer to keep blemishes hidden if possible. Sometimes it is just vanity. Other times, embarrassment. Still in specific instances, we just don’t want to explain again what has happened to cause a change.
Perfection is often pursued but rarely achieved.
And, to a point, perfection isn’t always a bad goal to have. Perhaps, though, striving for perfection could be replaced with a goal toward excellence. That is, doing and being our best.
When we accept who we are, what we look like, how we’re gifted, etc., we are on the way to a much more content and satisfying life.
In Ephesians 5:22-27 NKJV we read instructions to husbands and wives on how to behave with one another. Verse 25 says, “Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ also loved the church and gave Himself for her, that He might…present her to Himself a glorious church, not having spot or wrinkle or any such thing…holy and without blemish.”
Now I may be seeing some spots and wrinkles I wish weren’t there. And this passage is speaking of our spiritual nature, not about facial blemishes. However, as a believer who belongs to and is part of the body of Christ, the Church, one day He will present me holy and without blemish…no spots, no wrinkles.
And in our new bodies, that will include our skin not aging!
Our new bodies will be like Jesus’ body, and we will live with Him forever…perfectly. In Revelation 21:5 NLT God says, “Look, I am making everything new!” Jude 24 and 25 speak to that glorious condition one day. How I love the word faultless. Imagine a time when you will be faultless because of belonging to the Lord Jesus and no longer in this sin-sick world!
“Now to Him who is able to keep you from stumbling, and to present you faultless before the presence of His glory with exceeding joy, to God our Savior, who alone is wise, be glory and majesty, dominion and power, both now and forever. Amen.”
Faultless, unblemished, kept from stumbling, no spots or wrinkles. Such exceeding joy! Selah.
Cleveland Church Directory
African Methodist Episcopal
Price Memorial AME Zion 254 Dooley Street NE, Cleveland, TN 37311
Anglican
Mission Cleveland 1165 Church St SE, Cleveland, TN 37311
Apostolic
First Apostolic Church Of Cleveland 4859 Freewill Rd NW, Cleveland, TN 37312 (229) 343-6880
Assembly of God
The Collectives Church 1976 Westland Dr SW, Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 641-0193
Triune Assembly 301 Sunset Drive Cleveland, TN 37312
Baptist
Antioch Baptist Church
2807 Old Alabama Rd. SW McDonald, TN 37353
Avenue Church
1720 Perry St SE, Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 472-0489
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
Covenant Baptist Church
249 Calhoun Rd SE, Cleveland, TN 37323 (423) 559-2653
Dalton Pike Baptist Church 3055 Benton Pike NE, Cleveland, TN 37323 (423) 472-7606
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) 241-2740
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
New Salem Baptist Church
175 Ladd Springs Rd, Cleveland, TN 37323 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 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 357 Highway 64 Ocoee, TN 37361 (423) 338-4292
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
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 Christ
North Bradley Church of Christ 1510 Stuart Road NE, Suite 207 Cleveland, TN 37312 (423) 473-3298
Church of God
Community Chapel Church of God 807 Blythe Ave SE Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 479-2143
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
Iglesia de Dios Comunidad de Esperanza/COG Community of Hope 2779 APD 40, Cleveland, TN 37323 (423) 464-5691
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 Community Church 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
Prospect Church of God 2220 Harrison Pike, Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 479-3020
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
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
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 4200 Pryor Rd N.E. Cleveland, TN 37312 (423) 503-6394
Methodist
Big Springs Methodist Church 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
Mt. Zion Methodist Church 7223 Georgetown Rd Cleveland, TN 37312
Pleasant Grove Community Church 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
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
Revolution Life Church 1525 Jones Ave SW, Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 310-7287
Full Gospel House of Prayer 1500 Wildwood 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 Non-Denominational
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
Church At Grace Point
2595 Old Freewill Rd NW, Cleveland, TN 37312 (423) 728-5050
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
Eagle’s Chapel Church 133 Beaty Dr NW Cleveland, TN 37312
Eleven22 Church 1701 South Lee Hwy Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 488-4526
Evening Light Gospel 200 20th St SE Cleveland, TN 37311
Freedom Fellowship Church 3555 Blue Springs Rd, Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 478-0654
God’s Family Fellowship 2823 South Lee Hwy Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 458-4490
Graceway Chapel 221 14th St NW, Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 728-2226
Jacob’s Tent Fellowship 1080 Montgomery Ave NE, Cleveland, TN 37311
The Journey Church 3191 South Lee Hwy, McDonald, TN 37353 (423) 728-4100
Living By Faith Ministries 1175 King Edward Avenue Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 457-9072
Living Stones Church 4165 Peerless Rd NW Cleveland, TN 37312
Living Word Church 930 25th Street NW Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 339-3028
Mount Zion Prayer Center 650 25th Street NW Cleveland, TN 37312 (423) 478-5044
New Life Bible Church 155 S Ocoee St, Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 472-3882
Redemption To The Nations 2750 Keith Street NW, Cleveland, TN 37312 (423) 591-7886
Restoration Fellowship 211 Trewhitt Dr SE, Cleveland, TN 37323 (423) 479-4249
Rock Bridge Community Church 3635 Georgetown Rd, Cleveland, TN 37312 (423) 641-1485
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
Tri-State Cowboy Church 200 Natures Trail SW, McDonald, TN 37353 (Building 3) (423) 303-8954
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
Wings Of Love House Of Prayer 855 5th Street SE, Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 716-5394
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 3687 Blue Springs Rd, Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 671-7497
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
