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Contents M AY 2 0 1 9

GoodNews from the Pastor’s Desk

6 The Sin We Hide

by Chad Denton

GoodNews for Kids

8 Why?

by Daniel Medina

GoodNews on Money Matters

10 Got Money - Now What?

by Andrew Lee

GoodNews for Men

12 Becoming a Leader

by Wanye Williams

GoodNews for Women

14 God is Restoring

by Amy Wilson

GoodNews for Parents

20 Parent Fearlessly

by Alicia Klepper

GoodNews for Life

22 The Value of a Life

by Carrie Rigdon

GoodNews for Health & Fitness

24 Lay Aside Every Weight

by Terri Cox

GoodNews for Teens

26 What’s Next?

by Jake Moats

GoodNews for Everyone

28 All Things Work Together

by Donnie Jenkins

GoodNews Cover Story

30 Dominion Senior Living of Athens

GoodNews for Couples

32 Team Up With Your Spouse

by Sharyl Sieh

GoodNews for Seniors

34 Choosing the Right Assisted Living Community

by Shannon Alvey

GoodNews for Everyone

36 Learning to Swim

by Jade Morgan

GoodNews for Women’s Health

38 Kissable Lips

by Dr. James White

GoodNews for Everyone

40 Kaleidoscope

by John Mark Thomas

GoodNews for Mothers

42 Day of the Okra

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by Becky Gaspard

GoodNews from TCPS

44 Everyone Should Be on a Team

by JJ Hulet GoodNews for Everyone

46 Community: One Another

by Danette Reeves

GoodNews for Everyone

50 They Called Him the Miracle Kid

by Joseph Santamaria

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GoodNews from a Woman’s Heart

52 A Woman of God

by Brittany Ramirez

GoodNews for Everyone

54 Learning to Weather the Storm

by Barbara McGirt GoodNews for Singles

56 Life in the Singles Lane

by Betty Parris

GoodNews for Everyone

58 Get the Whole Story

by Paul McGuire

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Gò0dNews from the Pastor’s Desk

The Sin We Hide

T

by Chad Denton

here is a famous quote that says, “You can fool all

Finally, conviction from God cut through the calloused

the people some of the time, and some of the people

wall I’d built, and instead of ignoring it (as I’d done several

all the time, but you cannot fool all the people all the

times before), I let God kill my alcoholism on July 2, 2017. I

time.” I might add, “We never fool God at any time.”

then confessed to my wife. I thank God daily for my godly,

How do some church leaders (and members) who

praying wife. She showed amazing grace. Together, we

started with such godly intent end with such an ungodly

drove to the liquor store and I apologized in tears to the

fall? We must be careful to avoid the common thought of,

owner because he knew my face but not my story.

“Look how far they fell” because we do not know how low they were living. After corresponding with the pastors

What kept me silent those three years? The answer is that my reputation had taken priority over my character,

of several large and small churches who’ve experienced a fall such as this, I found two common denominators: they all stated that their downward spiral began with a lack of a healthy prayer life and a lack of transparency.

This process led them to hiding and covering up little by little with a belief that one day, they would be able to stop and regain a sense of normalcy without damage.

We read about those who have fallen, but what about the vile, hidden sin within us? We often give ourselves way too much credit because if it were not for His grace, none would be able to stand. “Therefore let him who thinks he stands take heed lest he fall” (1 Corinthians 10:12).

In 2014, my wife and I started a ministry in Polk County.

and I had become more fearful of man’s judgment of me than God’s. Far too many of us live or have lived in that

The ministry grew quickly, which led to many sleepless

very same condition. I learned that confessing one’s sins to

nights accompanied with anxiety. It pains me to type this,

another is not about forgiveness, but healing (James 5:16).

but instead of praying for sleep, I began self-medicating

Let us confess our mess, lest our mess confess us! Psalm

with liquor that led to three years of nightly binges. No one

32:5: “I acknowledged my sin to You, and my iniquity I have

knew I had become a functional alcoholic. It is amazing how

not hidden. I said, ‘I will confess my transgressions to the

much sorrow we can hide behind our smiles. The sin that

Lord,’ and You forgave the iniquity of my sin.”

we will not confess and share outwardly will continue to

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About The Author

repeat and ensnare us inwardly.

Chad Denton is married to Tara Denton with two sons Daniel & Eli. Chad is senior pastor at Clear View Ministries in Benton, Tennessee.

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Why?

by Daniel Medina

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s there a reason for our saying why? I mean,

So, why would a word that can get you into so

when we use it on our parents when they ask us

much trouble even be a word? It seems like no matter

something, it can come out sounding very rude. Is

what happens, asking “Why?” results in some sort of

there even a need for the word? “Why can’t I go here?”

rudeness, trouble, or some wrong action. But, even

“Why can’t I take that?” “Why do I have to go?” I

though this word can be used like that, it can also be

don’t think we notice how often we use this word or

used to ask, “Why do I do so many things wrong?”

what it really means. It’s just like “what” and “where.”

“Why am I doing this?” “Why am I even here with

Maybe nobody really cares. You should, though,

these people who show me nothing but disrespect and

because this word can either help us or tear us apart.

get me in trouble?”

First, you say, “Why can’t I go?” It’s not such a

Why: that one word can change your life for good,

bad question; it doesn’t ruin your life, right? I mean,

or it can stab you like a knife. We use this word all the

don’t you want to know why? But then, it gets worse

time, but we never notice how much it can change us.

and becomes wrong. Sooner or later, you’ll be asking,

So, be careful how you use it because it can lead you

“Why can’t I drink this?” “Why can’t I use this?”

down the wrong path.

alcohol? Why can’t I use this cigarette? It all goes downhill from there.

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About The Author

This happens more than you think. Why can’t I drink Daniel Medina is a 12-year-old Tennessean, with Puerto Rican roots. He loves reading, and science. He is an honor student; he loves to play with his friends, and to read the Bible on his own personal time.

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MONEY MATTERS

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n the past few months, I’ve had several people contact me “out of the blue” to ask my opinion on what they should do with some new-found money they had recently received.

These were not strangers—they were all acquaintances whom I had known for a while in various ways. Some of them had recently received a life insurance payment after the passing of a loved one. Some had received an inheritance; others had sold a property. But they all had the same question—now what should I do with this money?

It’s both flattering and incredibly humbling to realize these friends have sought my opinion; after all, I’m not a financial planner or registered financial adviser, nor do I hold any licenses regarding securities or insurance sales (standard disclaimer—I don’t provide legal or professional advice nor am I licensed to do so). And it turns out that is precisely why these individuals wanted my opinion—they knew I had no hidden agenda, would never try to sell them anything, and wasn’t getting any commissions or paid endorsements to recommend a particular product. I’m just a consumer advocate who enjoys helping others, and I would never ask for money to help anyone. I’d like to briefly outline my approach to helping with this question: “What should I do with this money?” Hopefully, this can help readers if their own friends or family ask them this question.

What is the purpose of this money? This is typically the first question I ask. If this money is needed to pay immediate monthly bills or buy groceries, that is a very different scenario than someone who doesn’t need the money to live on but instead wishes to invest and grow the money for a long-term goal such as retirement or kids’ college savings. If the person

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doesn’t know the purpose for this new financial windfall, then I move on to the next question.

How much do you have in a cash savings account for emergencies? If the answer is “nothing,” then my first suggestion is to put enough cash in a savings account or money market account or short-term CD to cover several months’ worth of expenses in case of a crisis.

How much debt do you have? How important is it to you to be “debt free?” This will determine how much of the financial “windfall” money goes toward debt reduction before investing for growth. Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University teaches that one should pay off all debts besides the home mortgage before investing.

What’s your risk tolerance? (See my column from last month, April 2019). You must know your personal tolerance for risk before deciding how and where to invest.

If you wish to meet with a financial adviser or planner, be “as wise as serpents and harmless as a dove” as Jesus instructs us in Matthew 10:16. Preferably, seek out an adviser who must always act as a fiduciary whose recommendations are in your best financial interest. I would be very wary of any adviser or planner or broker who does any of the following: 1. Tells you to give the money to them or their firm without first asking you the questions above in order to get to know you and your financial goals and worries.

2. Immediately recommends any particular investment (annuity, stock, mutual fund, bonds, gold, real estate, etc.) without first taking the time to ask the questions above. When it comes to money, there is no “one size fits all.” Your own financial situation, as well as your financial goals, will determine what’s best for you.

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Becoming a Leader

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by Wayne Williams

nd the angel of the Lord appeared to him,

have heard the phrase “self-made man.” That doesn’t exist

and said to him, “The Lord is with you, you

in God’s scheme of things. Perhaps there are in this world

mighty man of valor!” (Judges 6:12).

some self-proclaimed self-made millionaires, billionaires,

The expression, “Leaders are made, they are not born,”

and the like. By fate or luck, there are those who have

is generally attributed to the legendary NFL football coach

“made it” in life and on their own terms. They “did it their

Vince Lombardi. Variations of this profound statement

way.” However, with God and in His program of things,

include but are not limited to: “Leaders are born, not made,”

the true man of valor, leader, or successful person realizes

“Leaders are born then made,” and “Leaders born are made.”

they can do all things through Christ who strengthens them

Confusing, huh? Whether they are born then made or born

(Philippians 4:13) because all of their help comes from the Lord (Psalm 121:1-2). As I would ask while preaching, “Can I get a witness?”

Secondly, I personally believe God not only fits the man for the battle but also fits the battle for the man. Whether it’s Moses before Pharaoh, Joshua at Jericho, or His own Son on a cross, God fully knows the outcome and thus prepares the person for His purpose. Job said it best: “But He knows the way that I take; when He has tested me, I shall come forth as gold” (Job 23:10).

Whatever trials or tests you and I face from day to day, month to month, or year to year, we must remain confident that we will

(already) made, the essence of one’s being a “true” leader is

overcome because our Father knows the outcome! (Observe

that they are sanctioned or designated by God to be so.

Jeremiah 29:11.)

Allow me to further explain. In the biblical text, we

Lastly, perhaps Lombardi’s words are often misquoted

should observe that it was “the angel of the Lord” who

because they are not fully stated. The latter part reads,

spoke this declaration or designation to Gideon. Read the

“….they [leaders] are made by hard effort, which is the

angel’s statement again, thoughtfully: “The Lord is with you

price which all of us must pay to achieve any goal that is

[Gideon], you mighty man of valor!” Simply stated and in

worthwhile.” Thus, I am inclined to believe that “anyone

my paraphrased version, “Gideon, you are a ‘mighty man of

born is made a leader based the effort that person makes

valor’ because God is with you.” I believe this was tactfully

to be successful.” Indeed, “nothing ventured is nothing

and strategically rendered for a number of reasons.

gained.” Such was the case with Gideon, and so it can be the

mindful and continuously reminded that he was and we are men of valor primarily because God has endowed or designated us to be so (see Judges 6:14, 16). Perhaps you

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God is Restoring

by Amy Wilson

I

n March of 2002, I was at a very low point in my life. I

It’s oftentimes during the hardest and most difficult

wanted a child but I was in an abusive relationship. We

seasons in our lives that God longs to speak to us. He wants

had been married for six years. We both messed up often,

to give us hope and, even more, He wants to restore. As I

yet the affairs, drugs, drinking, and abuse overshadowed

was in the bed at the hospital, the doctors were telling me

everything else. I felt like nothing. I was a woman who ran

there was no way my Gloria was going to live; but, they

on a robotic mentality.

didn’t know my God. I was singing one day in the midst of a

One night, after a hot August day, I was reading my

bad report from the doctor and I heard, deep in my heart, a

Bible and 1 Peter 5:10 jumped out at me: “But may the God

sentence: “Blessed are her feet, for mighty things she will do for Me.” I knew at that moment my promise was coming forth.

Look at those words: will do.

Our life hasn’t been easy.

Gloria was born early and we have dealt with feeding tubes, surgery after surgery, and heartaches, including a divorce, but God’s word has never returned void. For those who are longing for your Gloria, for those ladies who think you always have to have it together, for those of us who hate getting things wrong, and for those of us who are hurting, God is in control.

Stop, look, and listen; He is

of all grace, who called us to His eternal glory by Christ

speaking. Isaiah 40:31 says, “But those who wait on the Lord

Jesus, after you have suffered a while, perfect, establish,

shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings

strengthen, and settle you.” All I could think was, “Yes, yes,

like eagles, they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk

yes!” In that moment, I found the hope that I needed.

and not faint.” Keep moving, run this race, and know God

I began seeking the Lord with urgency. I stopped

is restoring. My Gloria will be 16 by the time you read this

looking at all the horrible things that were happening to

and, every day, I rejoice for my promise. Start rejoicing for

me and began focusing on the God who was restoring. My

your promise; it’s coming!

song came back and I would catch myself singing again.

Then, I found out I was going to have a baby. For this child I hospital six weeks before I had her, but I wouldn’t trade that time because, in that season, I heard from the Lord.

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had prayed. I was very sick the whole time and I was in the Amy Wilson is a native of Cleveland, TN. She is married with one daughter and they attend Eleven 22 Church. She does Development and Operations at The Caring Place. Amy is also active in Kairos Prison Ministry and recently completed her MBA.

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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

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(423) 728-5050 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) 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

2018 Washington Ave Cleveland, TN 37364 (423) 479-7343

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

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

Latter-day Saints

Methodist

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

Pentecostal

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

Nazarene

Cleveland First Church Of The Nazarene 2712 Henderson Ave. Cleveland, TN 37312 423-472-7371 New Hope Church of the Nazarene

Non-Denominational

423-994-8553 The Sanctuary 1203 Smith Dr. Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 478-2843 Tasso Christian Church 1135 Tasso Lane, Cleveland, TN 37312 (423) 479-2705 The TRIBE 125 Inman St E Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 380-8802 United Christian Church 2200 Peerless Rd NW, Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 479-4277 Unity Christian Ministries 2419 Georgetown Rd NW Cleveland, TN 37312 (423) 473-9338 Walker Valley Community 787 Lauderdale Memorial Hwy Cleveland, TN 37312 (423) 336-9696

Presbyterian

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

Seventh Day Adventist

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

Zion Assembly

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

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Baptist

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

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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 Sanctuary 9 S. Kilgore St. Athens, TN 37303 423-745-8900

Pentecostal

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

Presbyterian

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

Seventh-Day Adventist

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

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Gò0dNews for Parents

Parent Fearlessly

A

by Alicia Klepper

t the tender age of 19, I was young and scared

and move on. I no longer want to be paralyzed today by the

when I was blessed with my first child. Now,

decisions I had to make yesterday. Do I still get it wrong?

here I am, almost 19 years later, slightly older

My word, yes. I implemented a rule with my kids that when

and still capable of being scared. And, if you’re an honest

I ask for forgiveness, we have to seal the deal with a hug. We

parent, so are you. The millions of unknowns endlessly

hug a whole lot more now. That’s how mistaken I am prone

loop in our minds as we strive to get a handle on the ever-

to be. Flawed? Yes. Human? Absolutely. Wrong? Often. But,

quickening roller coaster of responsibility over a human

I’m not scared anymore. Why? Because I serve a God who

life. And, just when we think we’ve conquered the current

is far more capable than I am fallible. Many times, when the

season, time marches on and into an entirely different universe.

As a parent of a young adult, I often wish for those toddler years back—the same ones I wished away when I was living them. The stress of potty training, discipline methods, and diets has turned into waiting for them to come home safely late at night, teaching them not just the right way, but the godly way, and asking myself if I’ve made good use of the past 19 years. God, are You pleased with how I took care of this child You loaned me?

The weight of parenting should terrify us. It should, but it doesn’t have to when we serve a capable God who places everything in our hands only to be handed back to Him, so that He may be glorified. Our children are

Bible instructs us not to be afraid, it is completely in light of

not given to us for us to be terrified in our care of them.

a present and capable God. His word doesn’t say, “Don’t be

Maybe, like me, your greatest fear is of your own failure.

afraid because there is nothing to fear.” It says, “Don’t be

I am habitual in doubting and questioning my decisions

afraid, because I AM is with you.”

regarding nearly every aspect of my children’s lives. Did I

Joshua 1:9: “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and

say that right...respond correctly...discipline appropriately?

of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the

Did I make the best decision...at least a good decision...or a

Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” That is more

rash decision? Tired of myself, one day, I decided to change

than we need to parent fearlessly.

my strategy and strive for parenting fearlessly.

I decided to trust the love God has placed in my motivator, I was going to press forward, make the hard calls,

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About The Author

heart for my children and, as long as godly love was the

Alicia Klepper and her husband, Mark, have been married for 16 years. They have three children and are active members at Peerless Road Church. Alicia writes and teaches for children, youth, and women’s ministries.

Kent Sullivan, Principal/School Administrator B.A., English/Language Arts /Mass Communications Education, University of South Florida; M.A., Advanced Education, Georgetown College; Master of Divinity, Asbury Theological Seminary.

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Gò0dNews for Life

The Value of a Life

by Carrie Rigdon

O

ne early morning in August, nearly four years ago,

cure for cancer? Would one become the next great leader?

my life changed forever. I remember every detail.

Sadly, we will never know. We live in a society where life is

I remember feeling many emotions at once: fear,

not always valued. As a Christian, I believe that every life

literal pain, and pure joy rolled into a bundle of nerves as

has value because we were created to be image bearers of

I woke my husband up to tell him it was time to go to the

Almighty God. The Bible tells us in Genesis 1:27, “So God

hospital. A few hours later, we met our beautiful baby girl.

created man in His own image; in the image of God He

As they placed her on my chest for the first time, tears of joy

created him; male and female He created them.”

streamed down my face. This was the moment that we had prayed for, hoped for, and believed God for for so long.

What does it mean to value life? It means speaking for those who cannot speak for themselves (Proverbs 31:8-9). It means protecting the rights of the unborn, caring for the orphan and the widow, taking care of the elderly, and ensuring those who have special needs feel valued as members of humanity. It is extending compassion to those who are marginalized by society. It is giving grace to those who have made mistakes and letting them know there is a place for them at the table.

It is proclaiming that life from conception to death is precious and holds immense worth given by the Creator, God Himself.

It has been said that life is God’s most precious gift. God values life so much that He sent His only Son to give His life so that we may have eternal life. Do you value life? Do you see your life as precious

In this one moment, many of my hopes and dreams

and filled with worth? Do you know how special you are?

were staring back at me in the form of this tiny little person.

Do you value others and see them through the lens of grace

I had always valued life but, in that instant, I was breathing

and love? Let’s teach our children and grandchildren the

in the scent of a new baby. I was touching tiny fingers and

importance of the sanctity of life by honoring God and

toes. I was awaiting the glorious sound of tiny little lungs

caring for each member of the human race.

culminating in the sound of a loud cry. I was looking at another human soul who was created by God and knit

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together in my womb for His glory and for His purpose.

826,199 babies were aborted.1 What if those babies had had a chance to grow up? A chance at life? Would one discover the

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About The Author

The same year my daughter was born, an estimated Carrie Rigdon lives in North Georgia with her husband Matthew and two small children. They attend Crane Eater Community Church. Carrie enjoys spending time with her family, marketing and communication, reading, and participating in her church’s women’s ministry.

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Gò0dNews for Health & Fitness

Lay Aside Every Weight

by Terri Cox

I

am a nurse, so it is very important that I be able to “run”

the past: no more diet pills, fad diets, etc. I had to find what

to an emergency when it is necessary. One day at work,

would work for me and provide permanent, positive results.

there was a “Code Blue” called. At that moment, I took

In March 2015, I began my journey of weight loss, and

off running toward the location of the Code, but somewhere

it has been that—a journey! To this day, I have lost a total of

along the way, I became short of breath and was not able

264 lb so far, and the journey is far from over. Losing weight

to reach my destination. I was thankful at that moment

is not an overnight thing! I mean, let’s face it: reaching 195

that there were plenty of others who could take care of the

lb didn’t happen overnight, so it is foolish to think it would

emergency, but I also realized that my life had to drastically

leave that quickly. If I could encourage you with anything, it

change. My weight of 495 lb had become a great hindrance,

would be this:

but I never truly saw it as such until that moment at work.

How could I, as a nurse, promote health and healing to my

1. You have to make up your mind that you are doing this for you, not to please someone else.

patients and their families when I was not healthy myself?

2. Find out what works for you; whether it be working

When I got home later that day, a Scripture came to

out with a trainer or getting someone to exercise with you,

my mind. Hebrews 12:1 says, “Therefore we also, since

just get moving. If you want the process to work for you,

we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let

you will have to do the work.

us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily

3. Allow God to work on the whole you, not just

ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that

the physical you. Being overweight comes with a lot of

is set before us.” I believe that when this Scripture was

baggage, and sometimes, when we start dealing with the

written, the heart of God was that we lay aside every

baggage, the physical becomes secondary.

physical weight, but also

4. Pray, pray, and pray

every mental, spiritual,

more! Never cease in

and emotional weight

your praying and

as well.

asking God to help

At that moment,

you with this process.

I had to decide for

Let His heart for you

myself that my weight

become the focus of your

was a huge factor in

weight-loss journey.

my life, and it kept me

5. Don’t quit! Life has

from doing a lot of the

much to offer you, and

things that I wanted and

time is too precious to

needed to do. It had to

continue the way things

be a different approach

have always been. You

than the things that

deserve this for you!

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About The Author

I had done in

Terri Cox is a resident of Cleveland, Tennessee, who is a licensed practical nurse, chaplain, author, motivational speaker, and life coach. Her passion is for all to come to the saving knowledge of Jesus Christ, and also to help bring health, healing, and wholeness to all who desire to live their life to the fullest, just as God intends for us to!

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Gò0dNews for Teens

What’s Next?

W

by Jake Moats

e are almost at the end of another school

you and not to harm you, plans to give you a hope

year. (Seniors, you made it!) One of the

and a future.’” I know, I know, this verse gets used

things that comes around this time of the

frequently, but I want you to really understand

year more than ever is the dreaded list of questions

something today. Even if you don’t know “what’s

from adults: “What’s next?” “Where are you going

next,” God does. God knows the plans He has for you,

to college?” “What are you going to do when you grow up?” “What’s your plan?”

Some people have their answer rehearsed and ready to go, and some of you may be saying, “Uhhhh…” Whichever end of that spectrum you fall on, let me just encourage you and say that it’s okay.

One of my favorite things about being a youth pastor is getting to hear from kids when they made the team, got the perfect attendance award, or were accepted into that college on a scholarship, but there is also always the other side: you didn’t make the team, you don’t have perfect attendance, you didn’t get accepted into your dream school, and you have no idea what your life ten years from now holds because you barely know what ten minutes from now holds! Should you have plans?

Sure. But, don’t get so busy planning what’s next that you forget to live in what’s now.

As I think back to when I was in high school, I remember being asked that question. Even knowing

and when He is ready for you to know them, they will be revealed to you.

So, the next time somebody asks you that

my answer, I still felt it was sort of a way of pressuring

dreaded question and you don’t have an answer,

me to know what I wanted my future to look like.

you can respond to them, “I may not know, but I

There have been some times when I didn’t know what

know who does!”

my future looked like, but I always knew who was in Jeremiah 29:11 says, “‘For I know the plans I have for you,’ declares the Lord, ‘plans to prosper

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Jake Moats has been the youth pastor at Cornerstone Church in Cleveland, TN, for almost four years. He is married to Courtney Moats, and the two are expecting their first child this fall. Jake also coaches baseball and football at Cleveland Middle School.

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erhaps you are a person who enjoys a good jigsaw

together,” just like all the pieces of a jigsaw puzzle have

puzzle. You know, the ones with 500 teeny tiny

been designed to interlock in order to make one big,

pieces. Depending on your age, it may take some

amazing picture. In our struggle to place the pieces together,

assistance from a magnifying glass to even attempt the

we know that each piece has been crafted to align with

process of the journey.

another in order to complete the overall design at hand.

Ideally, we look at the box and think, “What a nice

For example, let’s say you lose your job of twenty years

picture.” Then, we proceed by opening the box, and there

due to the company’s downsizing. Or, suppose after years

before us lies 500 pieces that we are supposed to pour out

of healthy living through exercise and dieting, you find out

from the box and reconstruct into the work of art displayed

you have been given a severe diagnosis from the doctor.

on the lid. Staring you in the face are all those pieces and

Maybe you find out you have a parent who is struggling

over to the side is the lid of the puzzle box with the majestic

with dementia and is going to need to be placed in a facility

beauty of the completed task, right?

with 24-hour care.

Have you ever viewed your life from this type of

Most people do not plan for these types of situations in

perspective? Each of us has different pieces (family, work,

their life. However, what we do plan for are promotions,

church, neighbors, finances, etc.) that make up our journey

vacations, graduations, weddings, and all the picture-perfect

in life and if we are honest, we wonder sometimes how any

things we all like to post on social media. However, the real

of this makes any sense. I’m reminded of a verse recorded

life we live is not on social media. We can rest assured that

in the Bible. It’s found in Romans chapter eight verse 28.

the God of the universe does see and know every step you

Here’s how it reads: “And we know that all things work

and I make.

together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose.”

Remember the jigsaw puzzle illustration from earlier?

In those times when we don’t know what to post, I suggest we pray. If you will love the Lord the way He intends each of us to, His purpose will prevail. Remember,

Let’s use that as the analysis of each of our

the pieces of your puzzle will eventually all fit

lives in comparison with the verse I

together to create the picture on His puzzle

just shared. “All things work

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Donnie Jenkins has been married to his wife, Wendy, for 27 years and has been blessed with an amazing son, Jonah, 22. Donnie is the pastor of New Union Baptist Church in Georgetown, TN and he also serves in Cleveland as a workplace chaplain with the organization Corporate Chaplains of America, which is located in Wake Forest, NC.

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ominion Senior Living of Athens offers assisted living services and memory care to seniors living in Athens, Tennessee.

Our community is located on a 10acre property that includes a scenic pond, walking path, and sensory gardens, which all encourage resident engagement and activity. Conveniently located between Knoxville and Chattanooga, Athens is known as “The Friendly City.” Our residents enjoy its quaint atmosphere and Great Smoky Mountain views year-round.

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and each other. Our desire to create visionary senior living communities, where we enable our team members to serve our residents and each other, is the driving force behind our company and our success. Our supportive work environment and our investments in our team members are evidence of Dominion Senior Living’s commitment to creating an excellent corporate culture.

Honoring God through service to seniors. This is our calling and our passion. Dominion Senior Living honors God by applying extensive years of collective experience and expertise to serve as a leader in senior communities. Our mission is to honor God by providing communities and services where the spiritual, emotional, and physical needs of seniors are met and exceeded through an excellent staff and a hospitable environment.

“Our mission is to honor God through service to seniors, and we felt a calling to open a senior living community in Athens,” said Mark Taylor, president of Dominion Senior Living. “Every detail of the community is carefully considered and designed with the help of experts to offer a safe, secure, and peaceful environment.

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by Sharyl J. Sieh

y husband and I were high school sweethearts

As he came out of the shock of the first week, he found

and married after one year of college. We are now

that he couldn’t sing. Singing was his joy and the fact that

in our 54th year of marriage. Unfortunately, it

he couldn’t sing discouraged him. The spirit of depression

wasn’t until we were in our 30s that we submitted ourselves

attacks anyone who has heart problems. I was careful to

to the lordship of Jesus.

speak faith-filled words that would encourage him. I knew

What are the secrets to a long marriage? Keep the Lord central. Determine that a marriage is a forever covenant.

that we both needed the peace that only comes from the Lord.

Philippians 4:8 says, “Finally, brethren, whatever things

Learn to submit to one another. Support each other in

are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are

difficult times. Enjoy being together. Find trustworthy,

just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely,

praying friends.

whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy—meditate on these things.” Center your mind on them and implant them in your heart.

We needed faith to believe in healing and it was imperative to keep reading Scriptures to build our faith. Jesus said that whatever is in your heart will come out of your mouth. We were together in this battle for wholeness.

The first time our general physician saw him after the stroke, Dennis was in a wheelchair. The doctor encouraged us to purchase a power wheelchair. Dennis said, “I won’t need that. I’m going to walk again.” We didn’t receive positive reports until about six months after the stroke, when our neurologist

My husband and I have always been a team. We trust each other and depend on each other when we are feeling low. A three-fold cord with the Lord is strong.

It was just a little over a year ago, in December of 2017,

said, “I think you will get back most of your function.” They were finally in agreement with us!

Dennis’ healing is not complete, but we are not giving up. We didn’t see an instant miracle, but we see improvement

that we faced our fiercest battle. Dennis suffered a stroke

weekly in arm and leg function. His breathing is normal.

from which the doctors said he would not recover. During

Dennis walks most of the time without even a cane. We are

the first couple of days, the scans showed that the area

grateful that the Lord is faithful and keeps His promises. We

affected was growing. We thank the Lord for our pastors

thank Him for bringing us together in marriage.

and friends who kept praying through the desperate days properly and his left side was paralyzed.

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For 40 years, Sharyl Sieh has been involved with mission work and teaching.

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1. How does the community recruit, screen, and train its caregivers?

Quality care is dependent upon having experienced, compassionate caregivers. Ask questions that help you determine how team members are recruited and screened.

It’s also important to learn more about the community’s training program. After the initial orientation and training period, what else is done to help team members continue to learn and grow as professionals?

2. Pay attention to relationships.

This tip is more of an observation than a question, but it’s an important factor in making a solid decision. As you are touring an assisted living community, pay close attention to the relationships and interactions between staff members and residents. Do residents seem happy and engaged? Do staff members know residents’ and family members’ names? Facial expressions and body language can tell a story, so it’s essential to pay attention.

3. How many caregivers are there for residents?

The caregiver-to-resident ratio is an important factor in providing quality care. When an assisted living community is well staffed, caregivers have ample time to spend with each resident. Staff members are also able to detect small changes in health and intervene earlier when they aren’t rushed.

4. What happens if a resident needs more care?

Sometimes a senior’s needs change after they move to an assisted living community. Make certain you ask what will happen if your loved one needs more assistance. Can they get more help at the community, or will they need to move again? Moving can be difficult at any age, but it is especially so for an older adult with declining health.

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5. What does the monthly fee include?

Every assisted living community prices their services differently. This can make it difficult for families to compare the cost of one assisted living community with another. Ask for a detailed list of what is included in the monthly fee.

It is just as important to ask what additional expenses you should expect each month.

6. What documents will you be required to sign?

Before you leave the community, ask for copies of the documents you would be required to sign should your loved one decide to live there. Then, take time to review them and make a list of follow-up questions. You’ll want to make sure you know how deposits are handled, how much notice you will need to give if your family member wants to move again, and other financial details. Some families find it helpful to have an attorney review the documents and point out any potential concerns.

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ast summer, we had a family pool day. It was an

confidence build. All smiles, he began bobbing in the water,

absolute joy to see my two nephews, ages two and

holding on to his dad’s hands. He quickly went to just one

four, play in the pool. The four-year-old was a bit

hand, and then he began really swimming! Each time he

skittish of the water at first. He denied all of our advances

swam to someone, you could see a little fear, but excitement

to hold him and take him further in the water. Slowly, my

too. The best part was that when he would get back to his

brother got him to get on a float. He was tense but trying

dad, he would jump into his arms in a huge embrace.

to enjoy himself. You could see his fear of letting his body

This is like life with Jesus. We test the waters, say, “I’m

relax. Several times, we tried to explain that the float around

good right here,” and continue in our comfort, not even

his body would hold him up. He would reply with, “I’m

realizing the freedom we are missing. We hold ourselves

good right here.”

Isn’t it hard to watch someone remain on the stairs when you know how much fun life in the pool, unrestricted, is?

Eventually, my nephew wanted to take his float jacket off. His dad warned him to be cautious and to stay on the top step. I knew he had to feel confined in the jacket and that feeling the water against his chest had to feel amazing.

At one point, my nephew had his back to me while playing on the stairs. I put my arms around his waist and slowly pulled him away. We were all excited,

back by hanging onto the stairs when a life of unrestrained

but we were afraid to call his attention to it too. I whispered

abandonment is waiting for us. Fear is a powerful force, but

in his ear, “Look, you’re in the middle of the pool!” He

it is also a liar; sometimes, we have to be pushed a little bit

gripped my arms tight, we all cheered, and then a giant

by those who can see more in us than we do. Even when we

grin spread across his face. All of the sudden, he was filled

start “swimming” on our own, our Father is ready to wrap

with bravery. I took him back to the steps and, as I let go,

us up in His arms, and He is always there to hold us up if

he said, “Again!” He then was on the third step with just his

we start to sink.

float jacket on, holding onto the rail and letting his feet float behind him. He was so proud of himself, he was giggling My brother then talked him into switching to his puddle float for a bit more stability. Instantly, you could see his

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with excitement.

Jade Morgan is a 2008 graduate of Lee University, and is in her eleventh year at Walker Valley High School as an Inclusion teacher. Jade spends her summers working at Ocoee Outreach, a local home repair ministry, and doing mission work near and far. She is a member of Public Church, where she leads a ladies Community Group and is active in women’s ministry, Flourish.

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Kissable Lips esthetic surgery of the lips has evolved as the field of cosmetic surgery and the study of aesthetic finesse have evolved. Luscious, full lips speak of youth and vitality. The lips thin as people age, and the wet line moves lower in reference to the dentition. In addition, the oral commissures begin to downturn. These thin, flat, and poorly defined lips impart a sense of age. Specific procedures address each of these labial-aging signs. Some of these procedures include augmentation to help restore full, well-defined, and proportional lips that impart a sense of beauty and youth.

The lips are the most malleable and animate of all facial features. Many consider them to be the most pleasing feature of the lower third of the face. Many of the techniques used on other areas of the face may not work on the lips because of their three-dimensional, animate nature. With this in mind, many methods are used to augment the lips and to change their animate shape, repose shape, or both.

The surgeon must always be aware of how static changes to the lip change the animate aesthetics and function of the lip.

Patients occasionally refer to this as “kissability.”

Initial attempts at beautifying the lips may have started with Cleopatra, who colored her lips red. Later, silicone was used to augment the soft tissue of the body and face, including the lips. Other materials were then developed that could be used for lip augmentation. Some of these materials include collagen, facial fillers, fat, and acellular human matrix, just to name a few. Many new injectable materials

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used to augment the lips have become available, and many more are ready to be approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Temporary injectable materials are the most commonly used method of lip augmentation and reshaping. The problem with temporary injectable fillers is the fact that they are temporary.

The newest advanced lip augmentation procedures involve the placement of a solid silicone implant —similar to silicone implants used in breast augmentation procedures.

The solid silicone implant can be placed into the upper and lower lips through 3mm incisions in the corners of the mouth. These incision sites heal rapidly and are barely visible to inspection after placement. The silicone implants come in several different sizes for permanent lip enhancement. The old silicone injections, like the ones completed on Ms. Priscilla Presley, would cause lip deformity with invasive growth into the lip tissues. Injectable silicone is difficult to remove without major surgical excision.

Silicone implants, however, can be easily removed if the lip augmentation look is no longer desired.

The silicone implants have a soft, natural feel.

All lip procedures may be performed in an office surgical suite with local anesthetic (field block, nerve block), and this is, in fact, an ideal way to work on the lips. With general anesthesia, the lips become flaccid and adynamic. The ability for the patient to move the lips during surgery is a great advantage during the sculpture phase.

Again, well-defined, full lips speak of youth and vitality.

Take care to review “before” and “after” photographs of patients treated by your cosmetic surgeon. Make sure that your ideal of aesthetic sense is the same as your surgeon.

Beware of lip overfill; big pink slugs and platypus lips do not fit into the category of “kissability.” A little goes a long way. It is better to start with a small amount and complete a follow-up visit three weeks after initial injection to determine the need for additional fillers.

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Kaleidoscope

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by John Mark Thomas

hen we pray, the hearts of God and

discover that our God is greater than all of our sin, shame,

man align.”

fears, and failures. When we are aligned with Him, the

Because of our humanity, we are

neither shielded nor able to escape the issues of pain, hardship, and suffering that await every mortal being. The

kaleidoscope of our life is constantly changing and being refined, conformed, and renewed.

As Andre Crouch sang, “For if I’d never had a problem,

beauty of our relationship with God is how His grace and

I’d never know that God could solve them.” Weeping may

power work through the frailties of our life, displaying His

endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning. I have

manifold power in the deepest and darkest valleys of our

known crises in my life, as have many of you. Most were by

human experience.

People who live outside of this alignment constitute the majority of mankind. It is among the masses in which we derive a vocabulary of words with seemingly universal application.

my own doing, but at other times, I was blindsided.

In frailty and fear, you might want to give up and quit. When life with its mysteries comes crashing in, it leaves you feeling hopeless and helpless. But then, your faith says, “A festering

For example, the word “bad,”

thorn can break you, but with

in the sense of badness, is the

God, it can make you.”

opposite of “good.” If I say

You may be encircled this

to you that I am “good,” you

very moment by the adversities

would not think “bad.” Good

of life: pitiful, bewildered,

is good; bad is bad. However, carnal words, used by man and cosmopolitan in use, are irrelevant and pale in comparison to a spiritual lexicon and perspective.

Only in alignment with God through the lens

loathing your very self. Others, with their carnal eyes, fleshly thoughts, and simple minds, will tell you how to feel, what to do, and how to act. In that moment, you must remember that He found you at your worst and now, in your

of faith do we regard our life and circumstances differently.

rightful place at His table, you must align to His ever-

In Christ, we trust in a broader picture, not judged by what

changing design for your life.

is happening but rather by what He is making. Thus, we

When God surrounds you, even in the presence of your

receive all things in sanctity and accordance, conforming

enemies, your cup will overflow. You learn that He works

to His will and purpose. In other words, if my neighbor,

all things together for good, conforming you to His image.

a nonbeliever, reached out to God only after suffering a

What some meant for evil, God meant for good: for you to

near-fatal accident, then what was “bad” was actually good:

be transformed, renewed, and changed.

better to enter heaven with one eye than hell with two.

As vessels of clay, we can’t hide our cracks, blemishes,

A kaleidoscope, by definition, is a complex pattern

or scars. Rather, we are to reveal His grace within and show

of constantly changing colors and shapes. God is never

that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us.

the inescapable impact of life. In this journey of faith, we

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Day of the Okra

by Becky Gaspard

I

t was hot: the middle of summer in the middle of Georgia.

sections that looked hardly hoed at all because…they were

The creek was running close by with the promise and

hardly hoed at all. She’d see it all! I can still see her face and

temptation of cool water cascading over hot feet and

hear her voice: “Do it again and this time, do it right!”

splashing on hot faces, but the promise of the creek was

I was angry that day but now, as an adult, I see more

not for me: not until the okra was hoed. I really didn’t like

clearly. She wasn’t being mean; she was being “mom”

okra! Didn’t like it fried. Didn’t like it boiled. Didn’t like it,

and teaching me life lessons. She hadn’t been under a tree

period. The last thing in the world I wanted to do on this hot

drinking iced tea while I worked, as my childish mind

day was to hoe okra and get its stinging nettles all over my

had envisioned, but had actually been up three hours

hands, arms, and legs. But, here I was. I just knew, deep down, that my mom made me hoe this okra because she knew I hated it. It was for spite! My 10-year-old mind just knew it.

My hoe smacked and bounced against the hard ground all the way down the rows of okra—several rows of okra. When I finally reached the last plant on the last row, I ran, dragging my hoe with me, all the way to the house to tell mom that I had finished. I was finally going to get to jump in the creek and cool off! “Mom, I’m finished,” I hollered as the screen door slammed shut behind me. She came out of the kitchen to see what all the yelling was about and there I stood, ready for the cherished words to

earlier already out in the garden: hoeing. My childish mind

flow from her mouth. “That’s wonderful, Becky. Please go

couldn’t comprehend that there were nine children to be fed

and enjoy the creek.” But instead, I heard, “Let’s go check.”

and, with dad pastoring a small church, that garden would

Wait…what? Go check my work in the garden? No, no, no! I

feed us in the year to come.

didn’t think she’d check the garden! But it was too late. She was already on her way.

I followed her out the back door, down the stairs, across

My mom: she taught me the importance of a job well done. She touched the future. My future. She’s 98 years old this month and still a treasure. Well done, mom. Well done.

the back yard, and into the garden, dragging my hoe behind and maimed baby okra plants along the way, laying amongst the weeds I had not chopped down. She’d see the

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me because I knew she’d see that I had left many wounded Hello! My name is Becky Gaspard. I’m the daughter of a pastor and the wife of a missionary. I’m so excited to share one story of the many things I remember from my childhood. I hope it blesses you.

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Everyone Should Be on a Team

I

by JJ Hulet

know what you’re thinking: a sports guy writing an article about

the coaches I work with don’t have the time to give instruction

being a team. Okay, okay, I get it, but hear me out. I really don’t

on their sport because they spend their time and energy fighting

have a whole lot to say about sports. This is about our desperate

entitled attitudes. (And, by the way, parents are oftentimes worse

need to be a part of a team.

As a coach and athletic director, I oversee and lead several

than their kids.)

Healthy teams operate in direct opposition to a sense of

teams, from our group of coaches to my own baseball teams, and

entitlement. You earn your playing time, if you want to succeed,

more. I get the privilege of seeing every day how teams operate,

you have to work harder than everyone else, competition is good

what they do well, what they need to do to improve, and most

because you will occasionally fail and lose, and sometimes, things

importantly, what impact teams have on the individual.

aren’t fair. These are real-world lessons that we, as parents, are

But, most teams don’t exist on a field or a court. Most teams

failing to teach our kids, and unfortunately, some of us are the

live in a home together, work in an office together, or serve in a

ones yelling at our coaches and creating that sense of entitlement

church together. Ultimately, it’s about a group of people working

in our kids.

together for a common goal. I’ve been a part of many of these

The power of the other.

teams over the years, and now, as I lead teams myself, I’ve learned

Dr. Henry Cloud wrote a book a few years ago called “The

a few lessons.

Power of the Other.” It’s a great book on the importance of

It’s not about me.

relationships, especially as it brings to light the role of the closest

This may seem fairly obvious, but not so fast. If we all had

people in your life in your successes and failures. Two sentences

this down, wouldn’t our teams be flawless, without conflict, and

don’t do the book justice, but ultimately, our success is highly

constantly successful? I’m dreaming, right? What we learn while

dependent on the people we surround ourselves with.

on a team translates to many areas of our lives. When we learn

I’ve been on teams with toxic leadership and toxic members

to put others before ourselves on a team, we are practicing for

that did not reach their full potential. I’ve also been on teams that

when we will put our spouse, our children, and those

supported and fought for each other, loved each other, and worked

we lead first. Ultimately, a life of service is grounded

toward a common purpose. Those teams were more successful,

in a team mentality. It’s not about me winning, it’s about us winning.

Good teams reduce entitlement.

but even if we did not reach our ultimate goal, I learned lifelong lessons and developed life-long relationships from my time on these teams.

So, whether you’re on a sports team, leading a

One of the main criticisms of millennials

family, the boss at work, or you just started an entry-

(those roughly 30 and younger) is their sense

level job, seek out strong teams. If you can’t find one,

of entitlement. “I want this, so I should

start one. I need good teams, your kids need good

have it…I deserve this…things should

teams, and you need good teams as well.

always be fair.” This attitude plagues

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countless teams. In fact, many of

JJ Hulet is a proud husband and father of two preschoolers. He serves as athletic director and head baseball coach at Tennessee Christian Preparatory School. He earned his Master’s degree in communication and has taught various media and communication courses at Lee University, Tennessee Wesleyan University, and Dallas Baptist University.

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Community: One Another

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by Danette Reeves

ave you ever been in a crowd and felt alone?

You know that “alone” feeling. I know that feeling. The

Sadly, we sometimes feel this way even when we

person beside you, in front of you, or behind you probably

are in “safe” places: places like church, a Bible

knows that feeling, too. What if you and I began obeying

study, a prayer group, a dinner with friends, and even

these “one another” verses? What would our community

home. It’s called a lack of community. The feeling that we

look like? Would there be fewer carts left in the parking

don’t fit in. The fear of removing our mask to let others

lots? Would there be more waves at people in cars and fewer

know us. The feeling we are not connected—or maybe not

shouts or whispers under our breaths? Would there be more

worth the connection.

time spent in listening to the answer to “How are you?”

Community was important to Jesus. He lived in community everywhere He went. He lived in community

Would our local churches look different? Would there be more prayer and less gossip? Would there be a variety

with His disciples. He lived in it with tax collectors, prostitutes, the demon-possessed, the unclean, the children, and the crowds. Even on the cross, He had community with a sinner He forgave. He had community with His mother and His friend, John. From eternity past, the Trinity has lived in community with each other—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

Since we often feel alone in a crowd, how do we know God intends for us to live in community? His Word tells us! According to overviewbible.com, there are 100 uses of “one another” in 94 verses in the New Testament. Now that is a call to community! Be at peace with “one another” (Mark 9:50). Accept “one another” (Romans 15:7). Bear with and forgive “one another” (Colossians 3:13). Love “one another” (John 13:34).

of people in our buildings: variety in clothing, skin color,

Serve “one another” (Galatians 5:13). Regard “one another” as

financial standings, and worship styles? Would we be

more important than yourselves (Philippians 2:3).

more concerned about ministering to someone else than

These are just a few of the “one another” verses in the New Testament, but one can easily see that you cannot do “one another” alone. It requires community. One common

just having our own needs met? Would Christ’s Bride look different? Would Christ’s Bride be different?

Community—God never intended for us to feel alone

thread in these “one another” verses is who is responsible

on this journey. He has called us to be a “one another”

for being at peace, accepting, bearing, loving, serving,

community. May we all start living it!

regarding, etc. You are. I am. Jesus doesn’t call us to sit back community. He basically says, “You be at peace. You accept.

You forgive. You love. You serve.”

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and wait for community to happen. He calls us to initiate 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. She lives in Cleveland, TN, with her husband, Charlie, and is a mom to three grown children and Oma to four grandchildren. havenhome91@gmail.com

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They Called Him the Miracle Kid

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by Joseph SantaMaria

hat was the title given to Joe by the staff of the Wyckoff Hospital after a near-fatal car accident. Joe, an A student from Christ the King High School, had a full scholarship

me—to this very day—healing me, and renewing my life.

I was able to graduate in 1991 with a Bachelor of Science in Management from Nyack Christian College. I worked as a bus

to the College of Insurance (now called the Insurance Division

driver in passenger service for 35 years in New York City while

for St. John’s University). I was expected, after graduation

escaping knives and guns on the job in my bus travels, doing

from college, to head the maritime insurance division at a large

hurricane relief for three major storms, and experiencing 9/11.

international firm. Through years of hard work, my life was set

God has given me the privilege of preaching on two missionary

for success. But God had different plans for my life.

trips to Zimbabwe, Africa with Pastor Titus Mirefru (AFM)

After a night of partying, I was involved in a car accident.

through Zion Bible School, one of my alma maters.

The Volkswagen “Bug,” in which I was a passenger in the back seat, along with two other high school students, crashed into a telephone pole. The curved, winding road was appropriately known as “Snake Hill.” But, through the Lord’s intervention, the snake, Satan, would not gain Joe as his next victim.

As I lay in the back seat of the mangled “Bug,” life was slipping by, second by second. Friends related to me that rescuers overlooked me during the first search. Then, when someone noticed me in the back seat, rescuers had to use the “Jaws of Life” to get me out of the car. The rescuers said it did not look good for me, but they took me to the ER anyway because I was still breathing.

For three weeks, I remained unconscious in a coma.

Much prayer was made for my life, and in God’s timing, I opened my eyes: the beginning of my still-evolving miracle.

I am just an average guy who serves a great God of Second

The doctors’ prognosis was that I would bedridden and a

Chances. To Jesus Christ I give all the credit. As the song says,

“vegetable” for life. One day, in a wheelchair, I thought I was

“How can I say thanks for the things you have done for me?”

dreaming, but I looked out the window up to the sky and cried

Joe SantaMaria relocated to Tennessee from Brooklyn, New

out, “If there really is a God, and if He helps me out, I will

York, where he has volunteered for youth and teen leadership

follow and serve Him the rest of my life.”

positions. He has a heart for the people of Teen Challenge,

After three months, I was released to recuperate at home.

Anchor House, and senior citizen ministries. He also has a love

I reentered the College of Insurance. After a few weeks, I

for Africa. He attends Omega Center International on Tuesdays

dropped out the morning of my first test, calling my mom and

and The Rock Church on Wednesdays and Sundays as God

tearfully telling her that I could not remember anything and

enables. Joe attended Northpoint Bible College (formerly called

wanted to come home.

Zion Bible College), is married to Michele, and has two grown

I came home and found work in the produce department of Finast Supermarket. One day, I was approached by a young

daughters. Joe is available for youth, teen and adult ministry and testimonials.

church with her and her husband. Jesus, through His Word, gave me a new, born-again opportunity at life, gradually helping

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lady, Mrs. Thea Mostriano, who invited me to a full gospel My hope is that this autobiographical account will show evidence of how Jesus Christ can heal and transform anyone who calls upon His Name. Email: joesm111124@gmail.com | Phone: 917.254.5402

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A Woman of God

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s women, we are given many different titles:

As a woman of God, my heart’s desire is to be

daughter, sister, wife, mother, aunt, friend,

an overcomer. I want to overcome obstacles in faith,

and many more. With these titles comes

rather than tiptoeing around them in fear; I want to

great responsibility and even greater honor.

be someone who worships in awe of His goodness

Today, I want to share about

a title that we should hold dear and cling to, and that is being a woman of God. This is the woman I want to be, more than any of the titles I listed above. I want this the most. My heart’s desire is that there was never any doubt that I was (and still am) a woman seeking after God with every fiber of my being.

A woman of God is, first and foremost, a daughter of God. A woman of God seeks to know Him by reading His Word and spending time in prayer. A woman of God believes that the Word of God is spirit-breathed and that every word

and not someone who worries about the “what ifs.”

is true.

God is sweet and gentle. He longs for a relationship

As we grow and as God molds us into this

with us—not just women, but men as well. He wants

woman, He allows (and teaches) us to be a wife and

all of us: every single part of us. That is His heart’s

a mother to beautiful children who come into this

desire: that we are all known as a woman (or man)

world depending fully on us and who need us. But,

of God.

too often, we aren’t aware of how much we needed

I pray this reaches someone who may be

them: to show us how to love, be patient, and be

struggling, someone who wants that relationship

kind, who teach us to slow down and smell the roses

but may not know where to start. I pray that the

(sometimes literally). He allows us to be a friend and

overwhelming love of the Father wraps you up and

to reach out to others who need a helping hand. He

that you embrace it. You will not regret it.

and how He wants us to be.

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gives us the honor to be His hands and feet where Brittany Ramirez is married to Hernando and they have two children. She attends Avenue Church in Cleveland, Tennessee.

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Learning to Weather the Storm

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ray clouds and shifting winds are good indicators

need in the midst of a spiritual storm? When we keep the

that rain is on the way. Many people dread rainy

lines of communication open between us and God, we can

days, as they are dark, cold, and often prevent fun

be prepared for anything. Ephesians 6:18 encourages us to

activities from occurring. Outdoor parties are cancelled,

pray “always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit.”

camping trips are postponed, and play dates are scratched.

Without prayer, our soul is sure to feel the brutal cold of

While rainy days are typically predictable, at times, the rain

Satan’s attacks.

seems to come out of nowhere. Isn’t it strange how these

It’s safe to say that rainy days are not fun: neither the

unexpected storms seem to occur the day you forgot your

physical ones nor the spiritual ones. We can’t do much about

umbrella or rain coat? Without the usual signs of rain, most people don’t plan for unexpected showers, and they get soaked.

Life can often play out like an unexpected rainy day. For the most part, we all keep our emotions in check. However, there are days when out of nowhere, tears and sadness flood our souls. These are the days when we can’t seem to get out of our own head and away from tormenting thoughts that pour in like a torrential rain. Emotionally rainy days are absolutely no fun. Yet, with the proper spiritual gear, they can be weathered.

God’s Word is our spiritual umbrella.

Just as an umbrella keeps physical rain from soaking our clothes, God’s Word protects our spiritual mind

the physically rainy days, but there is much we can do about

and body. As we cover our mind with verses such as “…

the spiritual ones. Immersing ourselves in God’s Word and

we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us”

rehearsing Scripture in our hearts and minds will provide

(Romans 8:37), we are protected from downpours of doubt

the spiritual protection we need when the floods of fear,

and fear. Before we feel the first wet drizzle of “Nobody

depression, or anger bombard us. Wrapping ourselves up in

loves you!” we can cover ourselves with “For God so loved

prayer brings the joy of intimate moments alone with God.

the world that He gave His only begotten Son” (John 3:16).

Prayer also frees our mind from the worry and anxiety that

Scriptures are a necessity if we are to endure the spiritual

accompanies spiritual thunderstorms. Through God’s Word

deluge that Satan so often sends our way.

and prayer, we can prepare ourselves for the unexpected

Prayer is like a spiritual rain coat. Time spent with God

spiritual storms that come our way.

in prayer makes us feel warm and protected despite the God promises us His peace as we bring our needs to Him in prayer (Philippians 4:6-7). Isn’t peace exactly what we

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bitter cold that often accompanies a spiritually rainy season.

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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by Betty Parris

hether never married or a newly single

If a year ago you had told this grandmother/great-

divorcee, widow, or widower, negotiating

grandmother she would be coerced into kayaking,

the social scene can be daunting and

I would have given you a look of incredulity before

awkward for the Christian single. Other than curling

breaking into uncontrolled laughter. Then, there was

into a fetal position and staying home, what is

the great game-room caper, where singles of various

out there for you? Of course, you pray and ask for

ages ran around like 12-year-olds, gleefully lasering

guidance, direction, and courage, but there are times of

their friends.

loneliness and isolation. If you have children, you have to put on your game face and manage day-to-day living.

God has promised He “will never leave you nor forsake you.” God has plans for your life, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”

You may be blessed with a marriage partner He approves of, or you may fulfill a greater plan as a single person. It is all to His glory.

For me, God had responded abundantly and I considered myself a seasoned singles-lane navigator. I was feeling really thankful to be blessed with a varied and gratifying church, family, and social calendar.

God, however, had more in store and sent a

By the way, I have been single for 30+ years and

charming ambassador from a singles group with

there are too many stories of His blessings to share

an invitation to have a look at their Facebook page.

in a single writing. Have faith and trust in God; you

One nudge wasn’t enough, so He ensured that we

will survive and thrive. God has more in store for you;

“coincidentally” crossed paths until I accepted

when He gives you a nudge, don’t resist. Be assured

an event invite. Involvement with this non-

that “God is able to make all grace abound toward

denominational group brought new friendships,

you, that you, always having all sufficiency in all

ministry opportunities, community service projects,

things, may have an abundance for every good work”

great fellowship, and new experiences. Above all, the

(2 Corinthians 9:8).

fellowship, support, rejoicing in happy events, and this single soul.

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prayers and aid in difficult times were a blessing to

Betty Parris is a retired and active single senior who loves God, her children, and grandkids. She has been a First Baptist children’s Sunday school teacher for 30+ years. As part of the Cleveland Single Friends leadership team, she is blessed to serve in planning fellowship events.

She especially enjoys coordinating those involving theater, music, and art. She likes to share current arts & entertainment options on Cleveland Single Friends Facebook page. clevelandsinglefriends@yahoo.com

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by Paul McGuire

y wife and I often watch Hallmark movies:

characters in the story don’t see this as clearly. They

you know, decent, predictable, feel-good

must live through their characters’ development,

stories. The storyline or pattern is pretty

including disappointments, misunderstandings, and

predictable. To some, these stories may be ho-hum.

She and I can now predict how things will go, minus some details, by watching the clock!

even heartbreak, before the story ends.

Our Heavenly Author is carefully watching over our storyline. He crafts our development and

Recently, as we watched one of these movies,

comforts and encourages us during and through

there came the moment when the characters stepped

those disappointments, misunderstandings, and heartbreaks. But, unlike us, He is never worried. He knows His story for us will develop us and give us a good resolution at the end.

Can I take this perspective to heart? Can I actually learn to trust my Author to have written a good story for me, one with promise and hope? Or, will I step off the high road down into the mire of disillusionment: into the tangle of misunderstanding? Will I lose my true love?

If I will draw in to my Father and gain His perspective, if I will grow in my trust of His

from romantic understanding to misunderstanding.

story-writing, then I can rejoice through the difficult

Everything looked unlikely for the couple to at last

days and believe that beyond those times, there lies

find true love. But, being so familiar with the storyline,

certain victory.

though we felt their angst, we knew everything would turn out great. And, so it did, as always.

And, I can believe that my story will, at last, have a “happily-ever-after” ending—with Him.

And, I had a noteworthy perspective come to me.

The author of these stories knows that his experience misunderstanding, come back together, and have a happily-ever-after life together. But, the

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characters will eventually find each other, fall in love, Paul McGuire has been born again for almost 60 years, and has pursued to hear God’s Voice through all those years. He and his wife Teresa of 45+ years are active at Living Word Church in Cleveland, Tennessee. They have two children and four-and-counting grandchildren.

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