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GoodNews from the Pastor’s Desk

6 Everlasting Love

by Jason Barnes

GoodNews for Kids

8 Sounds of School

by Nevaeh Burton

GoodNews on Money Matters

10 Being a Good Steward

by Andrew Lee

GoodNews for Men

12 Unpack

by Nelson Haynes

GoodNews for Women

GoodNews for Couples

32 The Marriage Knot

by Carl Corser

GoodNews for Seniors

34 Serving the Greatest Generation

by Christina Clevenger GoodNews for Everyone

36 Seeking A Crown

by Ron Culbreth

GoodNews for Everyone

38 Cold Case Counseling

by Glyndora Condon

14 Our Prayer

GoodNews Business Spotlight

GoodNews for Parents

GoodNews for your Taste Buds

by Jordan Burchette

20 Where Do You Stand?

by Danette Reeves

GoodNews for Life

22 Way Maker

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GoodNews for Everyone

24 I Once Was Blind, But Now I See

by Dorothy Teague GoodNews Cover Story

26 New VIC Facility Opening This Summer

GoodNews for Teens

28 You Are Not Alone

by Abdiel Medina

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30 Restoration

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44 Come Back

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48 For Such A Time As This

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50 Mother May I?

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Gò0dNews from the Pastor’s Desk

Everlasting Love

A

by Jason Barnes

s we walk through this life, obstacles form in our

the middle of the Sea of Galilee. In the Book of Matthew,

path. Some are just hurdles of life, and some are

he describes the inevitable in a believer’s life when we lose

intentionally placed there by Satan, a distraction.

sight of the Christian walk chasing the everlasting love,

We live in one of the most distraction-filled societies in

this everlasting love being JESUS! Matthew 14:28-30 states,

the world. I am concerned that with these distractions all

“And Peter answered him and said, Lord, if it be thou, bid

around us, we have taken or will eventually take our eyes

me come unto thee on the water. And he said, Come. And

off of our first love, Jesus!

when Peter was come down out of the ship, he walked

One of the challenges that I have seen in my own life is taking the time to recognize whether or not it was indeed

on the water, to go to Jesus. But when he saw the wind boisterous, he was afraid; and beginning to sink, he cried, saying, Lord, save me.”

So where did this wind come from in Peter’s walk? Out of nowhere, or perhaps was it was the beginning of a storm? This we do not know. However, while Peter had his eyes on Jesus, He gave Peter the power to actually walk on water! We know as the wind blows across the water, the waves will start getting larger and more frequent, thus making the body of water we are in harder and harder to manage.

My friend, listen: such is life! When “the wind” or the trouble comes, we tend to take our eyes off of the everlasting love and put our focus on the world or our environment, and before we know it, we have started to drown,

what is described in the Book of Job. The Bible states, “Man,

just like Peter. I challenge you from this day forward, please

who is born of women, is of few days and full of trouble.”

walk by faith and not by sight! God is waiting to perform

Discernment in the children of God is important, meaning the

a way-making change in your life. All we have to do is

ability to recognize or make a decision with the guidance of

simply ask and believe. Matthew 7:7 says, “Ask, and it shall

God to help us arrive at the best conclusion: “good judgment.”

be given you.” How long has it been since you truly had a

Satan, on the other hand, will try his best to throw a

talk with the Heavenly Father, Jesus Christ? Let Him wrap

curveball in life, or a stumbling block, if I may, to take us

you in His everlasting love! Give Jesus a chance to make

off guard. This trickery takes our mind off the mark! Paul

an eternal difference in your life. Get ready, get ready, get

said in Philippians 3:14, “I press toward the mark for the

ready! Here comes Jesus, right on time! He will rescue you,

prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.” So this

just like when He saved Peter from the sea!

lose power with God. In closing, let me take your mind back to the story of Peter and the disciples on the boat in

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About The Author

Scripture plainly tells us that when we are distracted, we Jason Barnes has been preaching since 2005 and has been in pastoral ministry since then as both a youth pastor and now a lead pastor. He is married beautiful wife and together they have a beautiful daughter that God has blessed them with.

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Sounds Of School

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We hear the birds singing…

The wind blowing…

The rain falling…

The bell ringing…

The door shuts…

A girl singing…

The chairs sliding…

Kids falling…

It’s my school day every day…

All the chattering…

Balls dribbling in the gym…

Pencils tapping…

A knock at the door…

The swing creaking…

The smell of books…

Paper ripping…

Friends chatter…

Teachers teach…

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n March 18th, just as most of us were starting to “shelter in place” with the coronavirus spreading, I tuned in to the Dave Ramsey radio show. It happened to be during the “Millionaire Theme Hour,” when Dave talks to actual millionaires whose net worth was over one million dollars. One particular story I heard during this episode was unforgettable. Here’s how it started: a forty-seven-year-old man called into the show.

What’s his net worth? $12.7 million dollars. How did he acquire this money? In a highly unusual and tragic way.

One of his older sisters had died in a horrible house fire, and with the settlement from the subsequent lawsuit, he had received $1 million dollars at age fifteen. His mother and other older sisters put the million dollars into a “Trust” with attorneys and financial advisors managing the money for him. He wouldn’t be able to access the million dollars until he turned twenty-five. During those ten years, from age fifteen until age twenty-five, he received only $200 as a monthly allowance. He turned twenty-five in 1998, and by that time, his $1 million dollars was worth $3 million. How did this happen?

The short answer is this: it happened as a result of the love and thoughtful concern of his mother and other sisters who were wise enough to (1) put the money into a Trust so he couldn’t access it until age twenty-five and (2) hire skilled and conscientious attorneys and financial advisors to manage the money for them. During the ten years waiting period between fifteen to twenty-five years old, the trustees invested the money into stock mutual funds, and from time to time they purchased shares in new and growing companies such as Microsoft, Amazon,

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and Google. The young man’s friends, being normal teens, encouraged him to go on a spending spree for his twentyfifth birthday. “Buy an Italian sports car!” they said. “Buy a boat! Buy a mansion!” But, as he described on air during this live radio show, he felt too guilty since the money was a result of his sister’s horrific death in the fire. So, he didn’t spend any of it, but instead kept it invested. One of his older sisters noticed his anguish and encouraged him to donate that first $1 million dollars to a worthy cause, so he did just that. At age twenty-five, he immediately donated one million dollars to a critical care burn unit at a local hospital in honor of his dead sister. And the remaining $2 million dollars kept growing and growing.

Since that first million-dollar donation which was twenty-two years ago, this man has spent nothing else from the money he received in the settlement. But he has continued to make generous donations from that money to hospital burn units across the country, and today the money has grown to nearly $13 million dollars. Today, at age 47, this man makes a fine living earning $170, 000 as a senior-level information technology specialist, and he intends to donate most of his trust money that he received from his sister’s tragic death. He ended his call by breaking down into tears and reminding listeners not to take life for granted and to cherish every moment with loved ones because we have no idea if today may be our last here on earth. Because his family was wise enough to plan ahead, this man will do immeasurable good for countless others with the wealth he was blessed with--a good steward of the Lord. “To whom much is given, much will be required” (Luke 12:48b).

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Unpack

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hat happens when you scramble the word

tendency to focus on the load instead of appreciating the

silent? You get listen. Interesting. How can

grandeur of creation. Once the backpack comes off, I’m able

anyone listen without first being silent?

to see things more clearly.

Whenever I hiked trails in the Pisgah National

What makes the backpacks we carry in life so

Forest of North Carolina, or in the Smoky Mountains of

emotionally draining? Inside a backpack are different

Tennessee, nature had a way of commanding an eerie kind

compartments. Yours might include a side pocket of anxiety,

of quietness. Reverence.

while others have zippered sections called habitual sins.

From “All That is Made,” authors Geoff Gentry and

Maybe you keep the doubts section snapped shut. There’s

Bryan Ye-Chung contribute, “It is hard to live on the Earth

the suffering and trials pouch that won’t stay closed because

in the 21st century and not be painfully aware that life is

a new problem keeps sticking out. The lower compartment

full of noise. We bounce from notifications, to social media

in your backpack carries the weight of everything else.

timelines, to advertisements, to endless entertainment

Yours may have holes in it. In that section, you might have

options. Most of us love it. Conversation is constant. We

stretched the contents of bitterness to the max, and it leaks

live distracted lives, turning our days into content that we

out into every part of your life. Maybe it’s time to drop your

fire into the world at an alarming rate. This hurried and

backpack. Unpack it.

marginless living is undergirded by the anxiety of always being ‘on.’”

Gentry and Ye-Chung take us a step further: “In silence, our soul is quieted. Our burdens—the things we carry, can

Yeah, if we don’t hit the “off” switch, we’ll shut down.

A great place to get away from the noise of life is the great outdoors. I love hiking, but a drawback to carrying a heavy backpack is the

rise to the surface. Our pain and suffering can be named.

Our chaos can be calmed. Our lives can settle in the presence of God’s Spirit. Silence is for calming, for emptying out, for letting go. In silence, we allow Jesus to do his work.”

Part of His work is speaking to us, but we need to listen to what Elijah referred to as God’s still, small voice. We need to hear from Him because the journey of life is lonely at times. Your journey is solitary because it is unique to you.

You may hear God’s still, small voice as you read a passage of Scripture. You may hear it as you take a walk around your neighborhood. You may hear it when you get alone to pray.

Peter must have unpacked his load a time or two. May his words encourage you: “Give all your worries and cares

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Nelson Haynes lives in Ringgold, Georgia, with his wife and 2 Labrador Retrievers. Both of their daughters are grown. Check out his writer’s blog at www.nelsonhaynes500words.com for more meditations. He has a Masters in Christian Education from Dallas Theological Seminary and besides writing, his hobbies include riding his mountain bike; reading; movies; gardening ; painting and going on dates with his bride.

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Our Prayer

by Jordan Burchette

Dear God, Today we are overwhelmed: overwhelmed with all the unanswered questions, the influx of information, and the many “what ifs.” We are not only overwhelmed with the current situation but the other troubles that didn’t just disappear when the scarier giant popped up. We now have three large giants, two medium giants, and all those pesky small giants staring us in the eyeballs.

(that we will never be able to fully fathom) for a bunch of sinners who run away when things get tough. We fail you greatly, yet you loved us enough to make a way to you through your Son, Jesus Christ.

You are the Creator of the universe and know exactly what we need and when we need it. We don’t even know what we need, oftentimes, but you DO. You KNOW. We are not flying through life with no hope as your children. Living

At this point, it kind of feels like a mix between Daniel in the lion’s den AND David standing in the shadow of Goliath. I will be the first to admit that I have had to fall at your feet as my heart trembles more than ever here lately.

Psalm 61:2 says, “From the end of the earth will I cry unto thee, when my heart is overwhelmed: lead me to the rock that is higher than I.” That is our prayer today in the uncertainty and when these days are past us.

God, help us to see that you’re in charge. We don’t have to present the answers or figure everything out on our own. We may have earthly leaders who are in charge, but you’re our ultimate authority. You, Lord, are our Creator and the God of the universe. There is nothing too hard for you. There is nothing “new” to you. There is nothing that takes you by surprise.

You know every virus strain that exists, every insect that moves, the number of hairs on our heads, and you have the sand numbered on every shore in the world.

You know every human, animal, and cell that exists in

in a sinful world has repercussions, and we all know that in our hearts. However, even in the brokenness, you still shine bright and guide us through every valley and mountaintop.

Whether the sun is shining on our faces or not, you’re still shining in our hearts even when we forget that you’re there.

How could we fear anything knowing that you, the one TRUE God, have the final say?

Help us, Jesus, to trust thee in all seasons.

In Jesus’ name, amen!

this universe. Your name is written in the depths of the sea one true God who sent His only begotten Son, Jesus Christ, down to earth to die on a cross and suffer immense anguish

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and on all the planets because you created them. You’re the Jordan Burchette is a devoted wife to Mason, mom to Emmeline and Walker James and full-time blogger. She is the creator of The Cold Coffee & Cotton Stems Blog and author of The Seasons of Life Journal. She enjoys drinking coffee, meeting new people and spending time with her family.

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Assembly of God

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

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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,

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Church of God

Agape Place Church of God 2611 Blue Springs Road SE Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 476-8691 Community Chapel Church of God 807 Blythe Ave SE Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 479-2143 Cornerstone Church of God 2823 Lee Hwy, Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 478-0006 Church of God Sanctified, Inc. 746 First Street N.E. Cleveland, TN. 37311 (423) 479-3895 East Cleveland Church of God 900 15th St NE Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 479-3389 Fellowship of Praise Church of God 931 Inman Street East Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 479-3121 Grace Community Church of God 4745 Mouse Creek Road NW, Cleveland, TN 37312.

(423) 614-0708 Heritage Fellowship Church of God 4635 South Lee Hwy McDonald, TN 37353 (423) 476-6316 International Worship Center Centro Internacional de 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 NE (423) 284-7573 Mt Olive Church of God 3522 Harrison Pike, Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 479-3381 Mt View Church of God

210 Roadway Dr SE, Cleveland, TN 37323 (706) 455-3528 Pine Hill Church of God 1484 Old Alabama Rd McDonald, TN 37353 (423) 488-0939 South Cleveland Church of God 1846 Volunteer Dr SW, Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 476-6382 Westmore Church of God 2412 Wolfe Dr NW, Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 479-3415

Church of God of Prophecy

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

The Church of God

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

Community

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

Disciples of Christ

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

Episcopal

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

Lutheran

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

Latter-day Saints

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 4200 Pryor Rd N.E. Cleveland, TN 37312

(423) 503-6394

Methodist

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

Pentecostal

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

Nazarene

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

Non-Denominational

Christian Fellowship Ctr 895 6th St NE, Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 479-9591 Church Alive Ministries 6315 Mouse Creek Road NW, Cleveland, TN 37312 (423) 476-8133

Cleveland Community Chapel 1823 Forest Ridge Dr. Cleveland, TN 37311 Cleveland Cornerstone Church 533 Broad St NW, Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 479-1775 Cornerstone Family Church 4997 N. Lee Highway Cleveland, TN 37312 (423) 380-9160 Community Hall Church 1305 6th Street Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 472 2178 Dwelling Place Church International 523 Urbane Rd. NE Cleveland, TN 37312 (423) 790-5200 Evening Light Gospel 200 20th St SE Cleveland, TN 37311 Fairhaven Ministry Center 1807 Blythe Ave. SE, Cleveland TN, 37311 Freedom Fellowship Church 3555 Blue Springs Rd, Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 478-0654 God’s Family Fellowship 197 Neely Circle NE Cleveland, TN 37312 (423) 790-7533 Graceway Chapel 221 14th St NW, Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 728-2226 International House of Fire 1701 South Lee Hwy Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 790-0772 The Journey Church 3191 South Lee Hwy, McDonald, TN 37353 (423) 728-4100 Living By Faith Ministries 183 1st Street NW Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 457-9072 Living Word Church 930 25th Street, NW Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 339-3028 or The Net Church Bradley Square 12 200 Paul Huff Pkwy Cleveland, TN 37312 New Life Bible Church 155 S Ocoee St, Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 472-3882 Restoration Fellowship 211 Trewhitt Dr SE, Cleveland, TN 37323 (423) 479-4249 The Simple Gospel 850 Elrod St SE Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 650-9572 Shema Israel Ministry 850 Elrod St SE Cleveland, TN 37311 423-994-8553 The Sanctuary 1203 Smith Dr. Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 478-2843 Tasso Christian Church 1135 Tasso Lane, Cleveland, TN 37312 (423) 479-2705

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

Presbyterian

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

Seventh Day Adventist

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

Zion Assembly

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 393 County Rd 616 Athens, TN 37303

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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 Boyd Memorial First Church of God 1130 N Congress Parkway Athens, TN 37303 423-453-3175 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

Church of God Of Prophecy

City Park Chapel COGOP 714 S Matlock Avenue Athens, TN 37303 423-716-8817

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 Redemption To The Nations Church 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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Where Do You Stand?

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by Danette Reeves

tandards for Christians are controversial in today’s culture. Is it appropriate to watch R-rated movies?

PG-13 movies? Is socially drinking acceptable? Is

are still on the driveway.

How have we come to live in such a double standard world? We are just like children, keeping one foot on the

it tolerable to listen to secular music? Read “50 Shades of

driveway and one foot on the road. I think we are pushing

Gray”? Harlequin Romances? Is it passable for Christians to

the wrong line. We try to see how far we can go without

go to restaurants like Hooters (because the food is good)? Is

actually sinning. We try to live by the world’s standards

it reasonable that Christians have abortions?

enough to be accepted by our peers without offending our church family.

How does this line up with God’s Word? Jesus said, “Take up your cross and follow Me.” As a rabbi, His followers lived with Him. They spoke as He spoke; they emulated His actions. They sought to be as close to Him as possible. When Jesus said to flee sexual immorality, was He saying to watch as much as we can without sinning, or was He saying to stay as far away from it as we can? Maybe He was actually saying, “Stay as close to Me as you possibly can.”

We cannot have it both ways. We cannot keep one foot on the road and

The sad commentary on Christianity today is that most

one foot on the driveway. Jesus said the world will know

Christians do not have any standards that are different from

His followers by their love. Is it loving to watch someone’s

the world. We seldom feel the conviction that we are to live

daughter do unspeakable things in a movie? What if it were

differently…separately from the world…more like Jesus.

your daughter? Is it loving to take lightly the song about

Have you ever told your children to stop touching each other only to have them point fingers a quarter of an inch

illicit love? Ask the woman whose husband ended up in another’s arms.

away from the other’s face and declare, “I’m not touching

When we say “Yes” to Him, we are saying “No” to

you!”? Do you state that pornography is wrong yet watch

everything that tries to pull us away from Him. I believe if

someone’s daughter show her body in a movie? Do we

we push the line to see how close we can get to Jesus, we can

sing songs to Jesus on Sundays about our love and full

make a difference in this world. So the question is, Where do

allegiance to Him, and then sing songs about falling in love

you stand?

with another woman’s man during the week? We tell our edge of the driveway and put one foot in the road, but they

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About The Author

children not to go out in the road, and they go to the very

Danette Reeves teaches a Ladies’ Discipleship Class and is the Ladies Fellowship Director at First Baptist Church, Calhoun, Tennessee, as well as being active in the church music ministries.

She lives in Cleveland, Tennessee, with her husband, Charlie, and is a mom to three grown children and Oma to four grandchildren.

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Way Maker

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by Leslie Bennett

e need a miracle!

Then “He said to them, ‘Why are you so

Do you believe in miracles?

fearful? How is it that you have no faith?’”

I sure do!

(Mark 4:40).

I know the One who can perform miracles

even today.

Way maker. Miracle worker. Promise keeper. Light in the darkness. My God, that is who You are.

That same Jesus who calmed the raging sea is still in control. If He has control over the winds and sea, I know He has control over the virus that is causing widespread panic in our world today.

You see, one evening, Jesus told His disciples to accompany Him in a boat. As they were crossing over to the other side of the lake, a great windstorm arose. The waves were beating so hard against the boat that it was filling with water.

The disciples were fearful for their future.

They were afraid they were going to drown, but in the midst of all their chaos, Jesus was calm.

He wasn’t worried one bit.

He was in the stern, asleep on a pillow, when

He can make a way when there seems to be no way. Speak His name and ask Him to bring order to the chaos, calm to the panic, peace to the

the disciples awoke Him and said, “Lord, save us!

unrest, and light to the darkness! My God is a

We are perishing!” (Matthew 8:25).

miracle worker!

Jesus “arose and rebuked the wind, and said to there was a great calm” (Mark 4:39).

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the sea, ‘Peace, be still!’ And the wind ceased and Leslie Bennett is a kindergarten assistant at Michigan Avenue School. She is a member of First Baptist Church and sings in the adult choir. She manages a blog at ohyesshedid.org.

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I Once Was Blind, But Now I See

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by Dorothy Teague

ear 2020 is here, and the usual meaning of that

the beggar who sat by the highway going out of Jericho. He

number against the backdrop of our nation is quite

cried out to Jesus, and Jesus stopped and asked him to rise

ironic. We usually associate perfect vision with the

and come to Him. He did, and upon being asked of Jesus

numbers 2020, but it seems that men’s minds are blinded to

what he wanted Him to do, Bartimaeus asked for his sight.

the truth. Wouldn’t it be great if this were the year we could

Jesus told him to “go his way because his faith had made

see 20/20 spiritually?

him whole.” Bartimaeus instantly received his sight.

According to Scripture, Jesus healed the blind. In John

All of the miracles of blindness being healed in the

9:1-7, Jesus healed the man who was blind from birth. He

Scriptures have central themes: faith, belief in Jesus, and

mixed dirt with His spit, making mud to cover the man’s

obedience. God always honors obedience to His Word. Why

eyes, and then told him to go and wash in the Pool of

were some healings instantaneous and others not? 1 Samuel 16:7 says that “the Lord looks on the heart.” Only HE can see what we need and if our faith needs to be increased before a miracle/healing can occur. But all of the men got a double miracle. They not only received physical sight but also spiritual sight.

Luke 4:18 records Jesus in the temple in Nazareth, saying, “I have been sent to preach the gospel to the poor, heal the brokenhearted, preach deliverance to the captives and recovering of sight to the blind.” It’s my belief that He wasn’t just talking about physical healing but also spiritual healing of the eyes of our hearts. Before we accept Christ, we are in darkness and can’t see the truth of who Jesus is. But, after receiving salvation, our minds are

Siloam. Dirt and divine spit equaled a miracle that day. But,

illuminated, the scales fall from our eyes, and we can see

in order to receive his miracle, the man had to be obedient to

clearly with new, spiritual eyes.

“go” and “wash.” When he did, he could see. Mark 8:22-25

Many are blinded from the truth of who Jesus is by the

records Jesus healing the blind man at Bethsaida. He laid

enemy that seeks to devour our souls. God loves all His

His hands on him, asked if he could see, and he replied,

children; that’s why He sent Jesus. Christ died for our sins

“Yes, but not clearly.” So Jesus laid His hands on the man’s

so we wouldn’t have to. My prayer is that this year of 2020

eyes again, and then he DID see clearly.

would be the year for Christians to gain spiritual clarity

Matthew 9:27-30 tells of two blind men who followed

and see Christ’s will for our lives clearly. But it would be a

Jesus, crying out to Him to have mercy on them. Jesus asked

wonderful year indeed to receive Christ and be able to say,

if they believed He could heal them, and they replied, “yes.”

like that wonderful old song, “Amazing Grace,” “I once was

He touched their eyes, and immediately, they could see. No

blind, but now I see.”

that they were healed. Jesus also healed blind Bartimaeus,

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About The Author

spit involved here! Jesus said it was according to their faith Dorothy Teague is a Tennessee native, who resides in McMinn County with her husband, Lewis, on their farm. After completing 31.5 years as a teacher in the Bradley County School System, she is active in her church at Eastanallee Baptist Church where she is a member of the choir and praise team.

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Statistics • The main causes of limb loss are vascular disease (54 percent), trauma (45 percent), and cancer (fewer than 2 percent).

• 60 percent of vascular-related amputations are preventable.

• Diabetes and vascular disease are the leading causes of limb loss.

• There are 2.1 million people living with limb loss in the US, and that number is expected to double by 2050.

• More than 54 percent of patients were not assessed via diagnostic angiogram to determine if blood flow could be restored.

• The estimated cost to American private and public insurance agencies is $12 billion annually.

A staggering 18 million Americans suffer from PAD, a potentially life-threatening disease where plaque, including calcium, builds up along blood vessel walls, narrowing the arteries and reducing blood flow to the legs and feet, according to the Amputee Coalition, a national organization working to support people with limb loss. Of those suffering from PAD, up to 3.5 million have progressed to critical limb ischemia (CLI), the most severe form of PAD, where the blood vessels become dangerously narrow and can lead to pain when resting, ulcers or sores, and gangrene. If left untreated, PAD/CLI can lead to unnecessary amputation.

Limb loss is not uncommon, and sadly, the majority of amputations associated with PAD would be preventable with early detection and treatment. More than 2 million Americans live with limb loss, and that number grows by 185,000 each year. Our goals are to heighten public

The risk for developing PAD rises with age and is highest for those over 50 years old. Smoking, the single greatest risk factor, increases the chance of developing PAD three to five times. But other common risk factors include diabetes, high blood pressure, abnormal cholesterol levels, and heart disease.

The most common symptoms of PAD are leg pain, leg muscle fatigue, coldness or numbness in the lower legs and feet or leg cramps. These are often overlooked because people think their PAD symptoms are a part of the aging process and do not realize they are suffering from the disease. Waiting to talk to a doctor to get the diagnosis and begin treatment may allow the disease to progress to a more severe state.

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Gò0dNews for Teens

You Are Not Alone

by Abdiel Medina

I

remember sitting in a classroom with everyone happily chattering, but I wasn’t happy or chattering. I felt a darkness cover me, and I couldn’t escape it. I felt trapped,

ashamed, bitter, regretful, and worst of all, I felt alone. The enemy had a big grin on his face; this is exactly what he wanted: for me to believe that I was alone and that there was no escape from the hole and darkness that I was trapped in.

Satan was attacking powerfully, swiftly; he was determined to devour me. It was at this weak moment in my life that God’s light broke through.

God spoke to me to talk to someone; Satan screamed in my ear for me not to; after trial and error of trying to do things alone, I finally chose to listen to the Lord! As I spoke to a person about what happened next, all the darkness and seeds Satan had planted in me were pulled out of my soul. For so long I had felt alone, but as I spoke of the battle I’d struggled in, God opened the doors for restoration and strength to be brought upon my soul. As I cast my burdens upon the Lord, I felt alive and powerful! I shout in joy to the Lord and of His truth!

“For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of the soul and of the spirit, of joints and of marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart” (Hebrews 4:12).

The truth that pierced my soul was that I am not alone.

In fact, no one is alone! Satan loves to isolate people, to manipulate and deceive them, to make them feel that there is no hope and that they’re alone. That’s a lie! We are not alone! Here is the truth: God desires us, and not even an infinite universe can separate us from God’s love! Romans 8:38-39 states that: “For am sure that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present nor things to come, nor powers, nor height nor depth, nor anything else in all

who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ.”

I challenge you to read into God’s word to know the truth so that when Satan lies to you, you don’t become a slave to his lies. For it’s as Jesus said: “If you abide in my word, you are truly my disciples, and you will know the truth and the truth will set you free” (John 8:32).

creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.” God is always by your side (Psalm already accepted His offer (John 1:12), and God is not done with you yet! Philippians 1:6: “And I am sure of this, that he

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23:4), God wants to adopt you into His family if you haven’t

Abdiel Medina is 17 and a junior at CHS. He is involved in Cross Country, Track, FCA, Leadership, and volunteering at his church, KSM! God has been so good to him, and he seeks to be His servant and share His love and joy with the world!

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ome on, Adeline. Do it. It’s easy. Get out of bed. It

“You have never confused my voice with yours, Adeline.

shouldn’t be this hard. But it was. The internal battle

You convince yourself my voice is only yours when you are

raged within me. I dug deep down within me, to a part

frightened. You then shut me out, afraid of what my plan is for

that was so tired of fighting, and made myself get out of bed and walk to the shower.

As I stepped inside, the water began to sting, courtesy of last night’s addition to the collection. Coward. You did this to yourself.

you. You don’t have to be afraid, my child.”

I realized He was right. I had been afraid this entire time.

But I didn’t want to live like this anymore. So I let go. I gave Him everything. All of the emotions and burdens I’d been carrying for

I scrubbed last night’s tears away and then finished

so long, I gave to Him, and He casted them away. I became filled

my shower. I needed to find something nice to wear today.

with a sense of peace. I had never felt so calm, so at ease. I could

Something to make people think, “Wow, she’s really got her life

breathe. I could live. I could love. I could love myself.

together.” I tried to shimmy into my jeans and flinched. It stung too much.

Suck it up. You deserve this.

I sat down on my stool, looked into my mirror, and curled my lips in disgust.

Wow. You’re hideous.

I didn’t have a choice, though. I had to look at myself to begin my “make yourself look alive” routine. I put on simple things like mascara and lip balm. There wasn’t really a point in trying to do more. Nothing could hide my insecurities. I triple-checked that I looked somewhat presentable before gathering my things and heading toward the door.

Adeline, you’re forgetting something.

I looked around my room. I had everything I needed.

But I didn’t.

Take it.

The tears that streamed down my face were now ones

I grabbed it and left.

of happiness and relief. I then took what I had become so

I got in my car and turned on the radio to try and calm my

dependent on into my hands. The knife reflected the sun’s light

nerves. It wasn’t helping, though, so I shut it off. My head was swarming with anxious thoughts. What if someone notices I’m not okay? What if they suspect things? I have to make them believe.

I checked my rearview mirror, and upon seeing my

on my palms. It looked so pretty, but looks can be deceiving.

You disgust me.

For the first time, these words were not about myself, but about the devil: of his weapon that I held in my hands. I would

reflection, I broke down into tears. I couldn’t live like this

no longer be controlled. I opened my door and threw the knife

anymore. I was so tired of fighting. In that moment, when I was

far away, where no one else could ever use it for what I had.

ready to give up, I heard a voice. “Adeline.”

As I sat in my car, I began to think. My scars may or may

“Who’s there?” I asked out loud.

not fade. My pain may or may not come back. I knew, whatever

“It’s me, Adeline.”

the battle, it wouldn’t be easy. However, I would face it with

It wasn’t possible.

my God, my King, and my hand in His.

“Don’t ignore me any longer. I’m here, my child.”

I lifted my head to the sky, feeling like I could see His face.

I then put my car into reverse and looked into my mirror.

I didn’t hate my reflection then. Instead, I smiled. I was happy,

My True King’s face. “I’m scared,” I told Him. “I’ve gotten your

and because of God, it wasn’t fake. I didn’t have to fake it. I

voice confused with mine. How do I know it’s really you?”

didn’t. Have to. Fake it.

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The Marriage Knot n our American culture, the words “tie the knot” are used in discussion concerning a couple planning for a beautiful marriage ceremony. To “tie the knot” is referencing biblical terms of “They two shall become as one.” With this thought in mind, can we associate each individual planning to marry to a piece of rope? If so, then two pieces of rope shall be used to tie the knot. The two pieces of rope are swirled around in a form, and thus an overhand knot is formed, holding them tightly together. Whatever is attached to the opposite ends of the two ropes is connected at the knot and cannot be separated from each other unless the knot is undone.

How soon does the first test of life together challenge the integrity of their marriage knot? How much time was invested in preparation toward tying their marriage knot? Isn’t it God’s intention that the knot never be undone or pulled apart? Isn’t it Satan’s intention to destroy or pull apart every marriage knot ever tied? Who’s responsible for keeping the integrity of the marriage knot safe? Hum? Oh my, how life really can test the integrity of a marriage knot. Through time, you can count on its integrity being tested, time after time after time. As life’s tests come along, it’s the responsibility of both individuals connected by the knot to set boundaries and to protect their marriage knot. Could it be what God hath knotted together, let no man or woman pry apart?

Pry? Hum? Be sure of this: that Satan has his tools handy and ready to pry every marriage knot apart if he is given the opportunity.

So what are the tools that Satan keeps so handy in his toolbox?

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healthy? How many marriage knots have been undone with these tools? Is he working on yours?

Throughout tests of time, your marriage knot will either come apart or cinch tighter and tighter together, becoming undoable. There’s not a marriage that is exempt from life’s testing. Your knot will be tested. The choices that both individuals make concerning their marriage will become the undoing or the tightening of their marriage knot. No one else can make the choices for you. You only can choose the destiny of the integrity of your marriage knot. Rise up; protect and cherish your marriage knot. If it was worth all of the preparation you invested into tying it together, then it is certainly worth the proper protection it deserves.

What is the condition of your marriage knot? If it’s not apart yet, there’s hope in the restoration of its integrity. God’s love is awesome in the restoration of marriages. It’s Satan’s business and desire to tear apart your marriage knot. We have the authority to either allow him the opportunity to destroy it or to stop him.

I see an elderly couple walking down a beautifully landscaped pathway, hand in hand, toward the end of their lives. Their hair is now grey, and their steps are slow. Their marriage knot withstood the test of time. They protected it well.

How beautiful.

What will your marriage knot testimony be as you approach your elder years? Will you age gracefully? Will you be the next couple to be seen walking down the beautiful pathway during your elder years?

Blessings as you consider these thoughts. Protect your marriage knot.

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Serving the Greatest Generation The generation born between the two World Wars is known for their humble, quiet character.

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by Christina Clevenger

ne group of veterans are those born between the

commitments, the loyalty of the Greatest Generation

two World Wars. They are the parents of the Baby

becomes more pronounced. Members of this age

Boomers. Broadcaster and author, Tom Brokaw,

group tend to be devoted to family, friends, jobs,

coined the phrase the Greatest Generation to describe them.

It’s a descriptive term that seems to have stuck.

In addition to their commitment to military service,

and country.

• Responsible: You will rarely find a member of this generation who shrugged off their responsibilities.

the Greatest Generation is one celebrated for their strength of character. Men and women of this generation have much in common, likely due to their shared experiences.

What traits do people of this generation often share?

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What We Know About the Greatest Generation.

While the number of survivors from this generation has dwindled greatly, those that remain have much in common when it comes to character.

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Most have a high sense of personal commitment. They

motivated.

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• Patriotic: Having played such a pivotal role in shaping our nation, this generation takes their civic

of tasks and duties.

• Fiscally cautious: Unlike subsequent generations, this

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one is known for being conservative with their money.

through. From volunteer work to voting records,

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they’ve contributed to our country on many levels.

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Seeking A Crown

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by Ron Culbreth

f you are a sports fan like me you know something

discover you’ve had you ladder leaning against the wrong

about winning crowns, defending crowns, and losing

building the entire time.

crowns. Last month we crowned LSU as the champions

Basically, that is what Paul was saying, you may get

of college football; if they hope to remain as champions

to the top but is the reward one that is temporal, or, is it

they will have to have a stellar regular season, be chosen

everlasting. Paul went on to say, he didn’t run like he had

as one of the four teams to play for the title and win the

no plan or no destination in mind, he didn’t run wildly as

tournament all over again.

someone beating the air, no, his run was deliberate and

The Apostle Paul said in I Cor 9:24 “Do you not know that in a race all the

with far reaching consequences, not only for him but, for those he would encounter.

runners run, but only

In verse 27 he says,

one gets the prize”

“No I beat my body and

(NIV). He then says

make it my slave so that

“Run as in such a way

after I have preached to

as to get the prize. You can’t just decide you are

others, I my self will not be disqualified from the prize.”

going to run or participate

How do we beat our bodies?

without first training your

We, don’t physically, beat our

body. It takes countless hours of running and exercising before you are ready to compete. Why do

bodies, we bring our entire being to the Lord and offer it as a living sacrifice to Him. It’s pretty simple, if

they punish their bodies to receive

you have two dogs and you feed one

something they could well lose in

and do not feed the other, which will

the near future?

As much as I enjoy sports, each time I

live, and which will die. What we read, hear and see will affect our spiritual life and, it will

see an individual, or, a team hoist the trophy in

be evident to others as well. Let us rejoice with

celebration I can’t help but think how fleeting

Paul in saying “I have fought the good fight, I have

that moment is and how quickly people will forget. The Apostle Paul says “They do it to get a crown that will not last; but we do it to get a crown that will last forever.”

I once heard it said concerning

finished the race, I have kept the faith.” Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, will award to me on that day- and not only to me, but also to all who have longed for his appearing.

success, there is nothing more disappointing than to scratch and claw your way to the top of the ladder only to find out, once you

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have gotten to the top, you Ron Culbreth lives in Cleveland, Tennessee.

He is a graduate of the Pentecostal Theological Seminary. He is also a retired crisis counselor and is a member of the Wesley Memorial Methodist Church in Cleveland.

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Cold Case Counseling

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by Glyndora Condon

ounselors have a most difficult job as they meet

biased; each comes from a different perspective, each has

each new client and listen to their stories. It is often

their own personal story, each has differing communication

similar to a detective who is attempting to find truth

styles, and also, we must know if they are global vs.

without any prior knowledge of the victim(s). They take

analytical, as well as if they are visual, audial, or kinesthetic

the statements, inquire as to the onset, duration, frequency,

learners. In addition, there will be differences in how a

and intensity, and create a timeline of events. When the

male brain and female brain processes information. Each

counselor is assisting an individual, then the counselor

of these helps us to discern if there is agreement within

basically only has what that one person is revealing and

the conflict as to the issues. We listen for motive and we

understands that the truth is often buried underneath layers

see if these same issues occur outside the relationship. We

of defenses, distortions, and pain.

When there is a conflict between two or more, then this complicates the alreadycomplicated process. As with a crime scene, counselors seek validity and reliability; yet, unlike detectives, counselors must work to keep an empathetic and respectful environment as they question each client, with the intent to educate and aid in the discernment, so that their clients can comprehend how to do this process and arrive at truth themselves.

First, the counselors must help their clients to understand that they do not know it all. Often clients have gotten stuck in the use of many thought distortions and believe their own version of the situation is the only true one. Some

also understand that not all memories are equal and that

jump to conclusions based upon their own personality,

time erodes and skews memories. Therefore, we must

understanding, experiences, and beliefs, which completely

understand what is important to each party and why. Last,

denies and voids any other’s. This is when we teach them to

we allow for human error, since we know that all humans

seek evidence that supports their beliefs and also evidence

are fallible, including ourselves.

that does not support it. We teach them how to think

It is our intent to encourage clients to forgive, apply

circumstantially: Who was there? Where did it occur? What

grace through Christ, and to seek the positives as each

happened from all perspectives? How? Having a quantity of

begins to make deposits into their mate’s, child’s, or other’s

circumstances is important.

heart as we work to increase unity and love.

We then listen to all of the eyewitnesses and compare have to remember that some witnesses lie, and some are

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stories to find congruency and to find discrepancies. Yet we Glyndora Condon, MS, MFT, NCC, LPC; Heal and Hope Counseling Services. Mother of 4, grandmother of 8; entrepreneur of a Christian based counseling service; healhopecounseling.com.

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• In a large skillet, over medium heat, add ½ Tbsp olive oil and ½ Tbsp butter, red bell pepper, and garlic and cook for 4 minutes.

• Add spinach, season with salt and pepper; cook until the spinach wilts down.

• Add cream cheese, half-and-half, and parmesan cheese; mix well until cream cheese is melted and resembles creamed spinach.

• Heat a separate skillet on medium high heat; add remaining oil and butter.

• Season fish on both sides with salt and pepper and place on the hot pan.

• Cook 6 minutes on first side, flip fish over, and cook on the other side an additional 5 minutes until cooked thru and browned.

• Divide the spinach mixture on the bottom of each plate and top with a piece of fish.

• Salt and pepper, to taste

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hese past two years, I have taken the hardest blows of

Understand in Malachi 3, the people were giving

my life. I can admit that I almost stopped believing,

God partial service, as I was doing too. God wants all

but deep down in my heart, I knew God was real

of you: not just part of you. In Romans 12:1-2, God

because He’s done too many miraculous things in my life.

tells us to present our bodies as a living sacrifice,

In Malachi 3, the people in that generation had turned from

which is your reasonable service. In this Scripture,

God. They weren’t keeping His ordinances, and God gives

the Apostle takes the two main parts of human nature

them a gracious call. God notices what returns our hearts to

separately. In this verse, he deals with the bodies

His Word.

of men, and in verse 2, he’s dealing with the mind.

Don’t let your afflictions be an excuse for sin. Can I

Sacrifice is a first fruit of other actions. Let us then,

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from our hands, feet, mouth, and all other members, yield a first fruit unto God. So I told the Lord, I am going to test you again. I needed an encounter with Him and some confirmation.

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I had such a sweet encounter with the Lord, and I received the confirmation that I needed. The Lord gave me my joy back, and He’s mending my broken heart.

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secrets, so I’m going to talk about mine. I experienced a

and the narrowness of our desires, we have not room to

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receive them. As you’re reading this, I’m believing that

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people that were broken. I dared to say, “What next, God?”

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I even allowed the enemy to steal my joy through all of

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to tell you to COME BACK to your first love.

plead together, that thou may be justified. I have felt such a tug to come back fully to Him.

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ourselves to the public. Others are so concerned with

to lose focus on what is truly important.

titles and prestige. Many admit that seeing posts on

As a believer in the pageant industry, it is easy to get

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distracted by comparison. Sometimes, I may not feel good

want “the next best thing” instead of pursuing engaging

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What can we do with the time and positions we have

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now to reach others for the Kingdom? What gifts has God

year to compete. Feeling defeated, she sadly accepted her

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Concluding her story, she held up the coveted state

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perseverance. Pageant title, workplace position, leadership

As she held up the crown, she said, “You know, this is lovely, but it’s just a decorated piece of metal. I can’t believe that I made this an idol for most of my life when now, I can hold it in my hands and place it in a box.”

duty…whatever it may be, you are given time. How will you use it?

Esther 4:14: “For if you remain silent at this time, relief and deliverance for the Jews will arise from another place,

“What!?” I thought. “How ungrateful!”

but you and your father’s family will perish. And who

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knows but that you have come to your royal position for

for so many years thinking that I needed this to be happy. It’s not the object that makes you happy. It’s what you do with the crown that is most important.”

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Mother, May I? o you remember the old game from childhood called “Mother, May I”? If not, it’s a game where everyone stands at a certain start line except “mother,” and one at a time, you ask if you can take a specific action to move forward (take three steps or two hops or five baby steps, for example), and “mother” would reply with a yes or a no.

I was thinking today that sometimes we treat God’s instructions a little bit like that game. We may read the Bible as a list of mere suggestions for living, and we try to skirt around or disregard those “suggestions” we don’t like. We sometimes even try to reason with God, asking Him to look the other way when we do the things we know we shouldn’t.

At best, it’s a poor attempt to try to love God AND the things of the world. At worst, it’s an abuse of the grace that was so costly to our Savior who died in our place. So how should we look at the things that Scripture calls sin? How should we live our everyday lives in the face of such knowledge?

I think the answer is in understanding that the reason Scripture tells us to avoid certain things is for our own good! God isn’t a cosmic investigator putting out red tape everywhere, trying to set obstacles and watch us jump hurdles for entertainment. He’s more like a loving parent who sets rules and boundaries in the best interests of the child they love and want to protect! There is such a misunderstanding sometimes that living God’s ways, according to Scripture, is taking a path of deprivation, suffering, and self-denial. The truth is that God’s path leads

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to joy and peace! There is great reward in a life lived for God in obedience to His commands.

I have friends who truly love God but are stuck in a cycle of falling into the same sins over and over again, to disastrous results. One thing these friends have in common is that they don’t see the significant role that these sins have in the causing of or contributing to the problems they keep finding themselves wrapped up in. They downplay sin as if there is no other way to live and are genuinely confused when life is full of trials and heartache. I wish that I could help them see how destructive sin is in our lives. Satan lives to use it to steal from, kill, and destroy us. He hates us, and he wants us as far away from God as he can get us. Sin is his vehicle.

Be vigilant, friends! Don’t look at the wisdom of Scripture as a helpful list of “suggestions” for life with an option to live by or ignore. Don’t think of God’s precepts for living as a “May I do this? May I do that?” list of legalistic rules. Don’t make it easy for Satan to attack you and keep you going around in circles. Understand that God’s ways are always higher than our own and that we CAN avoid sin and live by the Word. Gently admonish and encourage fellow believers who are living openly in sin and struggling in life. It isn’t “kind” to let others believe a lie when you know the truth. It’s not always easy to be vigilant about acknowledging sin and its effects, but it is always the best response.

Christ already did the hard part for us, the part we couldn’t do, by dying on the cross to defeat sin’s power once and for all. Because of that, we have hope that one day, sin will be completely gone forevermore. And until that day, we fight sin every day.

We read the Bible, we study it, and we apply it to our lives. We share the good news with those around us—Jesus is the cure for the sin problem in the world today!

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by Melanie James

Melanie James teaches kindergarten and loves to bargain shop and read in her “free time.” She loves her church (Samples Memorial Baptist) and Jesus first and foremost, with the hope to live out His purpose for her life every day that He gives her the chance.

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