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Contents SEPTEMBER 2021

GoodNews from the Pastor’s Desk

6 Unveiling the Mask of the Forces of Evil

by Kenneth E. Ware

GoodNews for Kids

8 Surprises! Surprises!

by Brenda Dedmon

GoodNews on Money Matters

10 How Could I Screw This Up?

by Andrew Lee

GoodNews for Men

12 Walk a Mile in My Shoes

by David Adams

GoodNews for Women

14 PB&J

by Katie Loveless

GoodNews for Everyone

18 Nostradamus, QAnon & The Bible

by Eddie Turner GoodNews for Everyone

20 Three Little Words

by Todd R. Gunderson

GoodNews for Life

22 Speak Life

by Dorothy Teague

GoodNews for Parents

24 There Is Hope

by Ashley McPhearson

GoodNews for Family

26 Homeschooling and the Cat Whisker

by Sheneka Land GoodNews Cover Story

28 The Joint Chiropractic GoodNews for Everyone

30 Rising to The Occasion

by Sandra Gilmore

GoodNews for Everyone

32 I Am a Prayer

by Joseph Bathe

GoodNews for Community

34 Masterpiece

by Danette Reeves

GoodNews Ministry Spotlight

36 Spirit and Life Seminary

by Dr. Michael A. Hernandez

GoodNews for Everyone

38 The Faith and Witness

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of James

by Jonathon Wright GoodNews for Everyone

40 Repent, The Kingdom Is at Hand!

by Felicia Ratledge

GoodNews for your Taste Buds

42 Vegan Apple Crisp

by Jodi Varnado

GoodNews for Everyone

44 The Truth of Never and Always

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by Leslie Bennett GoodNews for Everyone

46 Time

by Paula Burgner

GoodNews for Everyone

50 Is WWJD the Right Question?

by Julie Martinez GoodNews for Everyone

52 A Tale of Two Kings

by Dr. Rob Debelak

GoodNews for Health

54 Saving Limbs & Restoring

Lives: Why A Critical Limb Center Is Essential

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Gò0dNews from the Pastor’s Desk

Unveiling the Mask of the Forces of Evil

A

by Kenneth E. Ware

lthough the term “Halloween” is not in the Bible,

Today, witchcraft and divination are found in the

its attributes are all throughout both Testaments.

entertainment of tarot cards, palm reading, horoscopes

Forbidden to engage in evil practices, Halloween is

and social media divination. These are inspired by Satan

not merely about tricks or treats. Participated by some and

and designed by him to manipulate the believer to not

practiced by many, the October 31st holiday is rooted in

trust in the Lord for guidance. Those who practice such are

the ancient Gaelic festival of Samhain. Many believers pay

detestable, a mere abomination to the Lord God.

no attention to the spiritual implications of its subliminal messages. The holiday was historically developed by the Babylonians, Egyptians, Greeks, Romans, and sadly, even the Jews at times practiced the forces of evil. In Deuteronomy 18, Moses condemned such wickedness. Halloween is detestable to the Lord and should be prohibited among the people of God (Deut. 18:9-14). It carries within its core demonic spirits.

Images of the devil, skull masks, Grim Reapers, horror costumes, tombstones of the dead, graveyards, ghosts, spider webs and replicas of blood are all influenced by Satan as signs of death to provoke fear. Yet, the Scripture says, “For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and love and a sound mind” (2 Tim. 1:7).

I. Christians Must Not Imitate Evil Practices (Deut. 18:9) The sons of Israel were forbidden to imitate the sinful practices of the Canaanites and the Philistines. The term “imitate” in Hebrew means “to practice.” Likewise, the same principle applies to Christians today. We are to be imitators of God as beloved children (Eph. 5:1). Prohibited from conforming to worldly activities, we are not to be shaped by the world’s mold (Rom. 12:2). As the holiday of horror draws near, we must teach our children what the Word of God says about it and obey its commands.

II. Christians Must Not Participate in Evil Practices (Deut. 18:10-12) The use of divination and witchcraft was a pre-existing tradition running ramped throughout the land of Canaan.

Though the land was preserved by God for the Hebrews, driving out its idolatry was no easy task. As God required holiness from the Israelites, He also demands holiness from believers today. Remember the Scripture that says, “Do not

III. Christians Must Separate from Evil Practices (Deut. 18:13-14) Blamelessness is the requirement from the Lord God of all Christians. Another word for blameless is “holy,” which means “to be separate.” The same idea is reflected in the words of the prophet Isaiah and the apostle Paul, “Come out from their midst and be separate…purify yourselves, you who carry the vessels of the Lord” (Isa. 52:11, 2 Cor. 6:17).

God does not allow the practice of witchcraft, neither does He permit the entertainment of modern-day divination as mentioned earlier (Deut. 18:14). He wants you to trust Him by faith in everything. In the New Testament, believers are encouraged to “examine everything carefully; hold fast to that which is good; abstain from every form of evil” (1 Thess. 5:21-22). We are in a spiritual warfare against the world forces of darkness! (Eph. 6:12). As Halloween approaches, let us be different. Let us consider what God says about witchcraft and divination.

even expose them. For it is disgraceful even to speak of the things which are done by them in secret” (Eph. 5:11-12).

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About The Author

participate in the unfruitful deeds of darkness, but instead

Kenneth E. Ware, M.M., M.A.B.S., M. Div. Devoted husband to Tonia - wife of 24 years.

Pastor of New Sholar Avenue Baptist Church.

Graduate of Temple Baptist Seminary.

Christian Writer and Expository Bible Teacher.

Gò0dNews for Kids

Surprises! Surprises!

D

by Brenda Dedmon

o you like surprises? I like surprises that are fun and make me happy! One day, my friends had a surprise birthday party for me and I was really

surprised—especially when some friends from out of town came! Have your parents ever planned a surprise trip for your family? Do you remember how excited you were when they told you? As the day got closer, did your mother begin to help you pack what you would need and talk about all the things you would do? I am sure you were getting excited! It is always fun to go and discover new places and do different things.

There were some children we read about in the Bible who had a big surprise when their parents told them they were going to see Jesus. They had heard about this man named Jesus who had healed sick people, healed blind people, and helped crippled people to walk. This story is in the Bible in Mark 10:13-16. Read the following story as it might have happened: heard Jesus was there teaching. There were a group of parents who heard this news and they thought how fun it would be for Jesus to meet their children and give them a blessing. They hurried home and gathered their children and told them they were going to meet Jesus. The children were so happy they put on their best clothes to go. As they were walking down the dusty road, they were laughing and chanting— “we are going to see Jesus!” Some gathered flowers on the roadside and some picked up rocks to take to Him. They were a noisy group walking down the road because they were so excited.

Jesus’ disciples heard the group before they could even see them. They gathered and determined that Jesus would not want to be bothered with the children. They decided to turn them away.

As soon as they saw them, they told them they had to leave. The children were so disappointed. However, Jesus saw what was happening and said, “No, don’t stop them, let them come and see

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me.” The children began to run to Jesus, and He took them on His lap and talked to them. They shared the flowers and rocks with Him. The disciples were surprised that Jesus would spend time with children. Jesus said to them, “Don’t ever get between them and me. These children are at the very center of life in the kingdom.

Mark this: Unless you accept God’s kingdom in the simplicity of a child, you’ll never get in” (Mark 10:13-16). He then gathered the children around Him and prayed a blessing over them.

As the parents were returning home, they were so happy that Jesus told their children He loved them and that they were an important part of His ministry. The children all agreed this was the best surprise ever!

Gather with your family and discuss ways you know Jesus loves you. How do you think you can show Jesus you love Him? Some things may even surprise you!

About The Author

One day, there was an excitement in the city when people

Rev. Brenda Dedmon is the retired director of the Children’s Learning Center, First Baptist of Dalton and an avid Roll Tide fan.

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How Could I Screw This Up? MONEY MATTERS

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

H

ere’s an idea. Next time you lay out a plan to

your Social Security check will hopefully be much larger

accomplish one of your goals, ask yourself, “How

than the government website says it will be, right? Lend money

could I really screw this up?” Think of all the decisions

to friends and relatives whenever they ask, and also co-sign on

and actions (or inactions) that would totally sabotage your

their car loans—after all, just because a bank has determined

plans—and then DON’T DO THESE THINGS. In his book,

these folks aren’t likely to repay a loan, surely, they will pay you

Richer, Wiser, Happier, author William Green examines the

back every cent, and never a day late, right? Risk all your savings

lives of the world’s most successful investors, delving into

on one big gamble, praying that you strike it rich (Bitcoin,

their fascinating stories and investment principles which made

GameStop stock, AMC stock). After all, that’s much faster than

them billionaires, including some names you may or may not

regularly investing every month for several decades to be a

recognize: Mohnish Pabrai, Sir John Templeton, Warren Buffet,

millionaire. What could go wrong? So, once you know what

Charlie Munger, and Joel Greenblatt. Of the many valuable

NOT to do (and remember, everything listed in this paragraph is

investment insights in the book, one of the most memorable

what NOT to do) commit to doing the opposite instead.

was this idea of “inversion”—namely, think of the worst

Notice the intriguing psychological elements behind this

possible outcome and what would cause this disaster, and

practice of “inversion.” Once you have clearly mapped out how

then be sure you don’t do this. The book provides a marriage

your choices and plans might lead to disaster, you have faced

analogy: what decisions could we make to truly destroy our

your deepest fears and come to grips with them. Moreover,

marriage? Be insensitive, be non-communicative, be selfish,

you have next committed to an opposite course of action to

be reckless and abusive, be unfaithful, be deceptive, be

avoid catastrophe. A closely related concept is called “reverse

unforgiving. Now, reverse this recipe for catastrophe and do

engineering” where you start with the end result and work your

the opposite to achieve a successful marriage.

way backward toward success. When I was nineteen, my father

Similarly, think of how you could really ruin yourself

asked me about my life plans, and as I listed them off—college

financially (and ruin your family, if applicable). What choices

degree, graduate degrees, writing, marriage and kids—he

would be involved in financial ruin? It might look like this:

would ask “And then what?” He kept asking this uncomfortable

spend every cent you make and save nothing (or spend more

question until I reached the end of my figurative “life” and

than you make and plunge deeply into debt); impulse purchase

arrived at my death— “And then what?” My father explained,

to satisfy your every whim, and if you don’t have enough

“If you live your life with this final question in mind”—where

money, just charge it; never make a budget or track where

you’ll be after death— “you’re much more likely to make good

your money is going every month; never invest any money in a

decisions.” I’ve never forgotten that conversation. It’s prudent

retirement account so you can quit working one day—after all,

advice for Christian living; make daily choices to walk with

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Gò0dNews for Men

Walk a Mile in My Shoes

T

by David Adams

he Joe South song goes:

not a single one would spend a dime on advertising.

“Just walk a mile in my shoes

Finally, an owner of a sports shop took pity on me

Before you abuse, criticize and accuse

and took me aside. He said, “You seem like a good

Then walk a mile in my shoes.”

bloke, so let me tell you what the problem is. You have

Prejudice—what does it really feel like? A lot of

a better presentation than the other radio station, but

people in America today do not really know what it

you are an American and there is nothing you can do

feels like to “walk a mile in my shoes.” I am a white

to change that. You will find that not a single person

guy, born to a middle-class family in the Pacific

in town will buy your advertising. I’m just trying to save you the trouble and tell you what is going on.”

Wow, prejudice rears its head. I can understand wanting to support the local businesses, but I had never felt prejudice like that before. The words “… there is nothing you can do to change that” rang in my head. Wow. So that is what it feels like—the injustice, the judgement, and the indifference.

Jesus promises to love everyone and to advocate for the homeless and disenfranchised.

He is the father to the fatherless.

Northwest. I never really knew what prejudice felt like

If we do anything for the “least of these” it is as if we

until I moved to New Zealand.

are doing it to Christ. I think if we all spent some time

I am a radio broadcaster with forty-three years of

as the “least of these,” we may have more compassion

experience and was hired in Nelson, New Zealand,

because sometimes we are the “other guy.” Walk a

to be the sole employee of Sunny FM. It was my job

mile in those shoes.

to be the DJ, sell advertising, and manage the station. not a kiwi, the term used for New Zealanders. I visited every single business in Nelson, New Zealand, and

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About The Author

There was only one problem—I was an American and David Adams served as a pastor for two years in Bend, Oregon.

Adams is licensed through Christian Global Outreach Ministries.

Adams is working on several outreaches, including, The Jesus Network, USA Heartbeat, Operation Eagles Wings, and Back the Blue Radio. Adams has lived in Chattanooga, Tennessee, for more than two years and plans on staying in the south.

Gò0dNews for Women

PB&J

by Katie Loveless

I

have often heard the expression that life is not all peanut

cometh to me shall never hunger, and he that believeth in

butter and jelly. The real sandwich of life is messy and

me shall never thirst.”

may not even taste palatable. But maybe life is a little

He reiterates in Verses 47 and 48 of that same

more like PB&J in those moments than we realize—or at

chapter, “… I say unto you, He that believeth in me hath

least maybe that is the case in my house.

everlasting life. I am that bread of life.”

There are currently four opened jars of peanut

The key is taking hold of the bread freely available

butter in my house and two partial loaves of bread on

instead of franticly searching for more. There is no

the counter. I chuckle as I organize the cupboard and

need to go opening every cabinet door looking for

wipe the counter clean of crumbs from the latest PB&J

relationships to satisfy spaces that only God can fill.

escapade. There is a lot of joy that emerges as I watch my

It is not necessary to open every closet in search of

six-year-old twins move toward independence. There

something to fill us up—like the empty praise of others

are also moments like these—where in the scramble to

through words of affirmation or endless achievements.

create and satisfy appetite, we miss the obvious provision

Compliments and accolades are good if they are kept in

available right before our eyes. We overlook the opened

proper context. It is important to note they are not meant

jar and the bread free for the taking.

to satisfy our spiritual appetites. Only Jesus is the bread

I can relate to moments like these in my faith journey.

The ingredients we need are sometimes right in front of us, yet we find ourselves groping for more and failing to tap into the source already open and already revealed.

My position to remain satisfied is to remain in Christ.

There are times I have been tempted to keep my security in other things, even other people. That inevitably ends badly. Disappointment is the

of life! Nothing else will do.

“For the bread of God is he which cometh down from heaven, and giveth life unto the world” (John 6:33).

I am thankful for peanut butter and jelly at my house. Every sandwich made reminds me of the most satisfying flavor which exceeds any culinary review. The bread of life—that is a sandwich I am ready to bite into!

fruit of that dependence on lesser things.

“O taste and see that the Lord

Jesus said to the disciples in John 6:35,

is good: blessed is the man

“I am the bread of life: he that

that trusteth in him”

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About The Author

(Psalm 34:8).

Katie Loveless is a social worker, wife, and mother of five boys. She is a student of grace who enjoys writing, gardening, and empowering others to pursue stability.

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First Apostolic Church 4355 Holiday Inn Express Way Cleveland, TN 37312 (229) 343-6880

Assembly of God

Grace Assembly 1976 Westland Dr SW, Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 472-7729 The Collectives Church 3925 N. Ocoee Street, Cleveland, TN 37312 (423) 641-0193 Triune Assembly 301 Sunset Drive Cleveland, TN 37312

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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

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

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

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(423) 614-0708 Heritage Fellowship Church of God 4635 South Lee Hwy McDonald, TN 37353 (423) 476-6316 International Worship Center Centro Internacional de Adoración 533 Central Ave. NE, Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 476-1977 Kinser Church of God 141 Kinser Road Cleveland, TN 37323 (423) 476-7400 Lakeview Church of God 105 Pound Street SE Cleveland, TN 37323 (423)-790-5805 North Cleveland Church of God 335 11th St NE, Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 476-5513 Michigan Avenue Church of God 515 Minnis Road NE (423) 284-7573 Mt Olive Church of God 3522 Harrison Pike, Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 479-3381 Mt View Church of God 210 Roadway Dr SE, Cleveland, TN 37323

(706) 455-3528 Pine Hill Church of God 1484 Old Alabama Rd McDonald, TN 37353 (423) 488-0939 South Cleveland Church of God 1846 Volunteer Dr SW, Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 476-6382 Westmore Church of God 2440 Legacy Pkwy NW Cleveland, TN 37312 (423) 479-3415

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Nostradamus, QAnon & The Bible

B

by Eddie Turner

ack in 1955, French astrologer Nostradamus gained

order to convince others that he is. These individuals are not

worldwide notoriety after publishing a collection

glorifying God, of course, but rather themselves for having

of predictions about the future that actually came

uncovered mysteries in the Bible that were never there to

true. Well, people think they did anyway. In reality, his

begin with.

predictions were so creatively vague that there is little agreement upon which event he may have been referring to. Because his little puzzles could be put together in any number of configurations, each of Nostradamus’s predictions seemed to come true over and over again.

Whenever a new event occurred that matched one of his predictions, his puzzle was reworked. While this exposes Nostradamus as having no actual knowledge of the future, people still believe he was the real deal.

If you are at all familiar with the QAnon movement in our world today, you may recognize it as mirroring Nostradamus’s puzzle party whereby an anonymous individual named ‘Q’ gained quite the following after having

The number 666 is quite often associated with these

shared vague tidbits of “secret” information online. Because

types of research. In the Bible, we are told that this number

Q’s little clues were part of an agenda to shed a negative light

is somehow tied to the antichrist’s identity—an identity

on the American government, all sorts of warped conspiracies

that is fully fleshed out for us in great detail. The catch is

were forged to give the information credibility. When Q’s

that these details are scattered among 26 chapters in the

statements about the future did not pan out, some of his

Bible—some in the Old Testament, some in the New. And

followers saw the light and bailed. Others, however, simply

the verse that tells us about the number 666 is not one of

chose to rearrange the puzzle pieces.

them. And yet so many people base their entire conclusions

If you are wondering how the Bible resembles these two

on this verse alone. If they can somehow tie this number to

examples, you can rest assured that it does not—not even

the person they want the antichrist to be, the mystery will be

remotely. But that has not stopped people from treating it

solved and books will be sold proclaiming to the world that

like it does. If you were to browse Amazon for books about

an innocent person is the object of God’s wrath. This, my

the end times, you would find a great number of titles

friends, is not Christ-like behavior.

about government conspiracies, secret cults, and American

Because the agendas that spark these journeys are by

presidents as the antichrist—all with references from the

no means limited to end times events, one might wonder

Bible as their roadmap. So, what is it that sends people on

how best to recognize false teachers. For those with concern,

these wild goose chases? An agenda.

there are two characteristics that give them away. The

Authors of books like these begin their research

first one is evidence that the researcher has no interest in

determined to prove a point or find evidence that supports

embracing Scripture as a whole. The second is much easier

their theories. If their goal is to prove that Donald Trump

to spot. They are not selling Jesus.

is the antichrist—as many set out to do—for example, they will look for a verse that they can twist out of context in

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Three Little Words

T

by Todd R. Gunderson

here are three little words, that when strung together,

Adding the Lord’s name to any expletive only serves to

seem to hang around my neck with scratchy, itchy

make the speaker appear to be directly angry with God

twine. I am always offended when I hear this, and I

or is directing His attention to an event. The use of the

think to myself how inconsiderate and rude it is. These are

Lord’s name in vain is a commonly heard expletive, and

the words, “Oh my God!” Approximately 75% of Americans

it is irreverent, declared in our Ten Commandments. Its

claim some adherence to the Christian faith, so it amazes me

commonality does not make it any less wounding to some.

why these words are so prominently used in our culture.

Even the writer of Psalms knew the vileness of such words,

Defining the word “profanity” brings clarity: the lack of

“They speak against you with malicious intent; your

respect for the things that are held sacred. I still hold the name

enemies take your name in vain!” (Psalm 139:20). Ephesians

of my Lord sacred, so naturally I am offended. Usually,

5:4-5 warns us that people with habits such as these have

profanity is the language a society decides as disrespectful,

no inheritance in the Kingdom of God. “Nor should there

rude, coarse, and offensive—and society has decreed it as

be obscenity, foolish talk or coarse joking, which are out of

such (take some time to research it and

place, but rather

you will be very surprised). Profanity

thanksgiving.

is usually exercised in a word or words

For of this you

called an expletive. This is used to

can be sure: No

strengthen a

immoral, impure

sentence with

or greedy

intensity and

person—such

emotional

a person is an

fervor. Usually,

idolater—has any

this use of

inheritance in the Kingdom of

profanity is an

Christ and of God.”

effort to bring attention to an individual, an idea, or a certain moment in

Consider with me the resolving words found in the Heidelberg Catechism:

time, and so many times, an individual’s beliefs are not

“We are not to blaspheme or to abuse the Name of God

considered. Those who would exhibit disgust at profanity

by cursing, perjury, or unnecessary oaths, nor to share

may even unknowingly empower the behavior by giving

in such horrible sins by being silent bystanders. In short,

attention to those who seek it. Furthermore, the absence of a

we must use the holy Name of God only with fear and

reaction to profanity (in this case the Lord’s name in vain),

reverence, so that we may rightly confess Him, call upon

may translate into a form of apathy in the minds of some.

Him, and praise Him in all our words and works.”

Admittedly, it is increasingly harder to find people who take

How do you use these three words when strung

offense to the misuse of God’s name knowing the definition

together? I hope it is in a call to worship.

of profanity. words are only used as fill; they add no meaning. By definition, the words “Oh my” can be understood as an expletive.

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About The Author

Defining the word “expletive” also gives clarity: these Todd R. Gunderson is a teacher, author, and woodworker who lives and works in Cleveland, TN. He has been teaching for 25 years for Bradley County Schools. He earned his teaching degree at Lee University and a Master of Science in Education from Arkansas State University. Todd lives the country life with his wife, Laura, 4 children, 4 cats, and 2 dogs. You can see his books and woodworking projects at ToddRGunderson.com.

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Speak Life

H

by Dorothy Teague

ave you ever heard the chant: “Sticks and stones

have the mind of Christ. “‘For who has understood the

may break my bones, but words will never hurt

mind of the Lord so as to instruct him?’ But we have the

me”? Nothing could be more untrue. Words do

mind of Christ” (1 Corinthians 2:16). We live in this world

hurt! Harsh words can wound the spirit deeply and are

but we are not supposed to be of this world. “If you were

more difficult to heal than a wound on our body. Words

of the world, the world would love you as its own; but

matter, especially from a Christian.

because you are not of the world, but I chose you out of

Proverbs 18:21 says, “Death and life are in the power of

the world, therefore the world hates you” (John 15:19). It

the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruits.” You can

is so easy to get into the habit of just striking back with

use your words as a weapon to wound others or you can lift

words to wound others as they have wounded us.

My sister, Kay, has always given me Godly counsel to “walk in love” when I would ask her advice about a relationship problem. Ephesians 5:1-2 says, “Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children. And walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.” Loving people when they do us wrong is not an easy task, but it is the way we can imitate the One who loves us and forgives us constantly of our own wrong doing.

Sometimes, getting a whipping on the playground of life would be easier to get over than words lashed out at you, which settle way down deep in your spirit. So, as Christians, we

up and encourage someone. Ephesians 4:29 reminds us, “Let

must constantly be vigilant in prayer and ask the Lord to

no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such

put a watch before our lips. The enemy is always lurking

as is good for building up, as fits the occasion, that it may

about and wants to twist our words and use them against

give grace to those who hear.” I am one of the worst when

us. He likes to take every opportunity to be divisive and

it comes to speaking impetuously before running it through

drive a wedge between people. We, as children of God,

the filter of the Holy Spirit. (Not everything we think needs to

need to speak life to others and lift each other up. A kind

come out of our mouths.) I have also said hateful words when

word goes a long way and helps us all on the journey.

I felt like my character was being attacked and felt on the

“Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my

defensive. Words born out of hurt and bitterness can easily

heart be acceptable in your sight, Oh Lord, my strength,

slip out of my mouth when I have slacked on spending time

and my redeemer” (Psalm 19:14).

with God and asking for His help to forgive someone. thing wrong with this picture—it is not showing that we

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About The Author

While these reactions are common to us all, there is one

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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There Is Hope

T

by Ashley McPhearson

wo years ago, I was going through a divorce, my

I started smiling and replied, “Okay.”

hours were being decreased at all three of my jobs,

Ten minutes later, the phone rings. That phone call

and I was debating on staying in Chattanooga. I

led to one year of dating, and now we are engaged to

started drinking every day before and after work—shutting

be married. Of course, with trials and tribulations. But

everyone and anything out. Drinking liquor made all of the

nevertheless, everything I have prayed for when it comes to

painful, disheartened, forsaken, and fearful feelings of the

a significant other was answered.

unknown go away for the moment. When I would be sober, my mind would just race of the “what if”—thoughts that I

We all have days that are more stressful than others.

There are a few things we must remember: Jeremiah 3:14

was not good enough surrounded me. I began to question if there really was true love, if someone could love me despite my abilities.

Three days. The bills, my children’s wants and needs, and grocery shopping would not allow my heart’s desire at that time. The first two days were the worst, but the third day was the first of a new beginning. On that third day, I was reminded of Jesus’s words while He was nailed to the cross.

“Abba Father, all things are possible for you.

Remove this cup from me. Yet not what I will, but what you will” (Mark 14:36).

Jesus was facing the worst moment of His life, but also the best. Even though we have days, months, and sometimes years when we will feel neglected, it is important that we learn and live—to the best of

says, “Turn, O backsliding children, saith the Lord, for

our ability—the example Christ had set for us. In the darkest

I am married unto you; and I will take you, one from a

hour of Christ’s life, he cried out to the Father for strength.

city and two from a family, and I will bring you to Zion”

“Nevertheless, not my will, but yours, be done” (Luke 22:42).

and 1 Corinthians 10:13 states, “There hath no temptation

That was my prayer and cry among other words. Three

taken hold of you but such as is common to man. But God

weeks later, I started to see and feel joy, love, and happiness.

is faithful; he will not suffer you to be tempted beyond

“And we know that all things work together for the good

that which ye are able to bear, but with the temptation

to them that love God and are called according to His

will also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to

purpose” (Romans 8:28).

bear it.” Once we truly learn to let go and trust in the Lord

One day, I entered my patient’s home like any other day. To my surprise, he was sitting at his desk with the

wholeheartedly, we will always see the blessing in the midst of the trials and tribulations.

is about to call. I told him about you and I think you two would be good together.”

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phone in his hands. He told me, “Ashley, my young brother Ashley McPhearson and her family have been in Cleveland for three years since moving from Chicago. She writes stories, plays, and blogs about Jesus Christ.

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Homeschooling and the Cat Whisker

A

by Sheneka Land

s the summer months are winding down, I am

“No!” he whined. Then, I leaned over the table and said,

busy painting and rearranging two bedrooms

“If you don’t give me that whisker, I will ground you for

in our home—rooms that have recently become

three months!”

vacant. It is a bittersweet time as my husband, Jon, and

He handed the whisker over in an instant. Donned in

I turn this page that takes us into a new chapter in life.

my fuzzy bathrobe, I marched over to our open kitchen

After nearly thirty-four years of parenting four sons, we

trashcan and threw that cat whisker as hard as I could. Have

are empty nesters. How did the days, months, and years

you ever tried to throw a cat whisker? Should you ever try,

pass so quickly? As I unpack closets and pack boxes, I

know that it will fall in slow motion like a listless feather—

come across monthly homeschool reports, official copies

not a good drama prop for sure.

of Stanford Achievement Exams, and loads of Alpha Omega workbooks—evidence that we were home educators for twenty-four years. The boys and I spent many cold days homeschooling by a roaring fire, and on warmer days, we sat outside on the porch or on a blanket under a shade tree. But let me tell you, some days were ugly and rugged. Like the morning my youngest two began fighting over a long, white cat whisker one of them found on the floor. That is right…a prickly cat whisker.

Determined to create a pleasant experience for our devotional time, I would serve the boys a bit of coffee in our breakfast nook because they liked being “grown up” like that. My goal was to keep them attentive to the

Needing some time to rein in my emotions, I dismissed

first and most important fifteen minutes of our school day.

the boys from the table and told them to go upstairs and

One morning, as I read a Bible story, I felt a jerk under the

stay until I called them back down. Standing alone in my

table. Looking up, I noticed two of the boys grimacing, and

kitchen, I surmised. Why did I come so unglued over a cat

it became clear that they were trying to hide some type of

whisker…during devotions?! I am still not really sure how I

altercation they were having under the table. “What is going

should have dealt with that cat whisker dilemma so long

on?!” I demanded.

ago. The good news? Today, it is one of our favorite family

One of them said, “Nothing,” while the other grimaced even more. And I felt another jerk.

“What are you fighting over?” I said in a not-so-sweet tone.

stories. Whether a parent or a child, we will mess up some days. The solution? Apologize, live, love and for goodness sakes, laugh!

open hand.

“Give me that whisker!” I hollered.

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About The Author

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

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The Joint began in Scottsdale, Arizona, in 1999. It was started by a group of active athletes who used chiropractic care since high school but disliked that most chiropractors are only open weekdays, closed at 5 p.m., often closed two hours for lunch, and appointments were either required or preferred.

Their goal was also to create a specific environment that would be warm and inviting to patients.

“The environment is very open and comfortable, and the employees are extremely pleasant,” Payne added. “I feel really good about coming in, and of course, much better when I leave after having been adjusted. And yes, I have to say it, while all the doctors are great, Dr. Cody is my favorite.”

Dr. Cody Middleton has been with The Joint since they opened in Chattanooga in November of 2019.

“I knew that I wanted to do something in health from the time I was a young teenager growing up in Lexington, Tennessee. My dad installed floors, and that is a grueling job.

He always used chiropractic care, so I guess it was a natural path for me to take,” said Dr. Cody.

The Joint has several doctors, each heading up one clinic location but also rotating between the other clinics as needed.

Another difference is that The Joint employs Wellness Coordinators, and those individuals are led by The Joint’s Director of Operations, Kristina Lampley.

Lampley moved to the area earlier this year, but she worked for The Joint location in Rockport, Illinois, for over two years.

“When I was deciding on a career, I knew I wanted it to be in the holistic health care field. I had suffered several serious injuries due to an auto accident in my teens, and it wakes you up to just how important it is for each of us to maintain the best health possible, naturally,” Lampley stated.

“The Joint’s affordability, convenience and commitment to our patients make our services accessible to everyone. I believe in this method of natural health maintenance, and I love helping people feel better without the use of drugs or surgery,” she said. “I absolutely love what I do, and appreciate this fantastic weather and all the outdoor activities that Southeast Tennessee offers.”

Currently open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. until

Dr. Cody giving an adjustment to a patient.

The Joint offers several plans to suit your lifestyle, your schedule and your budget. “One of the best things about The Joint is that, once you’ve joined, you can go to any of the clinics anywhere in the nation. Just flash your key tag, and you’re in!”

Dr. Cody stated.

One member came into the Cleveland clinic around Christmas last year. She was in town visiting her mother and had done something to her neck. She came into the clinic, scanned her key tag and was adjusted, just like at her “home” clinic.

She shared with the staff that she had been a member of The Joint for several years and that she joined in California. Her job took her to Washington, D.C., where she continued her Joint membership. Now living in Thailand, where unfortunately there is no Joint, she was thrilled to learn that there was a Joint in Cleveland, Tennessee.

“After your initial exam and consultation, we can get you in, adjusted, and on with your day in about ten or fifteen minutes. Just swing by any of our clinics when it is convenient for you and discover the difference The Joint can make in the quality of your overall health and wellness,” Dr. Cody concluded. “We are almost always open,” he said with a smile.

7 p.m. and on Saturdays from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m., The Joint Chiropractic opened its Paul Huff Parkway clinic in Cleveland in August 2020.

There are two other clinic locations (Hixson and NorthShore) with a fourth scheduled to open soon on Gunbarrel at Hamilton Place, and a fifth and sixth slated to open in Northwest Georgia.

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Rising to The Occasion

by Sandra Gilmore

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east Rolls. I remember elementary school

I will raise him up at the last day. It is written in the

lunches with standardized form-fitted trays

Prophets. ‘They will all be taught by God.’ (Isaiah

piled with bland, watery spaghetti noodles,

54:13) Everyone who listens to the Father and learns

so-so tomato sauce, and then those scrumptious

from Him comes to me. No one has seen the Father

yeast rolls.

except the one who is from God, only He has seen

The elementary classrooms were closest to the cafeteria. The aroma from those rolls filled the hallways. If a hall monitor or teacher’s assistant came to the classroom, the scent would sneak through the door as it opened.

What a delicious smell! To this day, I associate learning with yeast rolls!

Jesus must have smiled as my association with yeast rolls and learning became connected.

He associated bread with learning too.

Let us take a look. In John Chapter 6, around Verse 35, Jesus continues a dialogue with the crowd that he fed the prior day. At this point, they want a sign. They want more bread. Jesus tells them that He is the bread of life. The word He uses in the passage is interesting

the Father. I tell you the truth, he who believes has

to me. He does not compare Himself to cornbread,

everlasting life. I am the bread of life” (NKJV).

cracker-type bread, or a cake-type bread. No, He refers

Quite often we connect learning with complicated,

to Himself as the “raised up” bread. You guessed it,

intimidating things like timed writing assignments

like a yeast roll!

or everything-is-riding-on-this exams. Jesus teaches

This comparison is important in the conversation

us eternal lessons with everyday things. He engages

because He is teaching the crowd about the

our senses to help us remember. As He invites us to

Resurrection. He tells them that since He is “raised

learn of the Father, He connects natural experiences to

up,” then whoever “looks to the Son and believes in

supernatural encounters.

Him shall have eternal life, and I will raise him up at He continues in Verses 44-48: “No one can come to me unless the Father who sent me draws him, and

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the last day.”

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

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I Am a Prayer

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by Joseph Bathe

am a Prayer. I do not exist in nature. An architect

complete adoration, surrender, and dependency.

cannot create me through his ability to design.

My birth is made easy in the heart of one who has

A doctor cannot examine and diagnose me. A

been stripped of pride and self-sufficiency and

banker cannot find me in the interest rates. The

honestly admits his failures. Life is breathed into

laborer cannot give me life by his hard work. The

me in times of helplessness and desperation when

draftsman cannot draw me on paper. The sculptor cannot create me out of clay. The builder cannot put me together with boards, bricks, and mortar. The farmer cannot harvest me. The philanthropist cannot give me as a gift. The artist cannot mix me on his palette.

The horticulturist cannot plant me. The baker cannot put me into a recipe. The astronomer cannot view me through a telescope.

faith joins hands with hope. The one who gives me

The florist cannot put me into an arrangement. The

birth longs for the change I can bring to his life,

geologist cannot find me in the caverns of the earth.

circumstances, and needs. My greatest joy is to

The insurance agent cannot sell me in a policy. A

create change in his heart, making it more like the

judge cannot make a ruling on me. The jeweler

heart of God.

cannot place me in a setting. A librarian cannot place me on a shelf. The mathematician cannot put me

I am a Prayer. Will you be the one who will breathe full life into me?

into an equation. A lawyer cannot represent me, and I am born in the heart of one who longs to be in the presence of God—one who comes to God in

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the musician cannot create me with notes.

Dr. Bathe is a retired minister of over fifty years, having served as pastor, evangelist, Bible college instructor and various other ministry positions. He is a proud United States Army Veteran. His favorite roles are being the husband of Evelyn, father of Jonathan, and pawpaw to two wonderful grandchildren: Brooklyn and Jackson.

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Masterpiece

I

by Danette Reeves

t is said that Beethoven’s masterpiece was Eroica

These questions quickly arise: What response is my life

(heroic), but many of us would say it was Moonlight

eliciting? Am I showing others God's attributes through

Sonata. Vincent van Gogh’s masterpiece was The

the fruit of the Spirit, or am I turning people away from the

Starry Night, painted while he was a patient in a mental

Gospel by my actions? Am I walking in His good works, or

institution. Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris is considered

am I trying to be my own master going my own way? Am

to be the masterpiece of French Gothic Architecture.

I living as a child of God or a child of this world? How we

The album "Pet Sounds" is considered the Beach Boys'

answer these questions will show us where our hearts are.

masterpiece, ushering in their careers (and philosophy). A masterpiece affects people, it moves them, and it causes them to respond. The author, composer, artist, or creator (and the Creator) pour themselves into their masterpieces. We can see in their works part of them, who they are, and what they were experiencing.

Webster's Dictionary defines a masterpiece as “a work done with extraordinary skill, especially: a supreme intellectual or artistic achievement.” Paul used the word “poiema” (masterpiece) only twice in his writings in the New Testament. Romans 1:20 states, “For His invisible attributes, namely, His eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly perceived, ever

There is one more thing that stands out to me in these

since the creation of the world, in the things that have been

two passages. God created us individually—no mass

made [poiema]. So, they are without excuse.” Scripture tells

marketing product. He chose our eye colors, our talents,

us here that everything God created, His workmanship, and

and our personalities all to show His attributes. He chose

His masterpiece, shows us His power, His divine nature,

and prepared the works He wants us to live out. However,

and His attributes.

there is only one masterpiece. We are His masterpiece and

The other scripture in which Paul uses “poiema”

His workmanship. Who is this we? The Body of Christ. The

is Ephesians 2:10: “For we are His workmanship

Bride of Christ. The Church. The tapestry is woven using

[masterpiece], created in Christ Jesus for good works, which

many strings, but there is only one masterpiece. What does

God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.”

this say to me? Community. We work together. We need each

Isn't that amazing! God chooses to show His attributes, His

other. We love and care for each other. We are one body. We

heart, His eternal power, and His divine nature in us! We are

are His masterpiece.

them by walking out the works He has already prepared for us. Our lives are supposed to cause people to respond.

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His masterpiece! We keep affecting people and keep moving

Danette Reeves and her husband, Charlie, live in Cleveland, TN. They attend The Church at Grace Point.

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ave you ever felt like you have a calling for ministry,

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The Faith and Witness of James

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by Jonathon Wright

ee Acts 6:1-8:3 for historical background.

Many Christians know and understand that James was a key leader who held the church

count it all as joy. James is not “a pie in the sky” kind of guy, or one who thinks life is always going to be pleasant.

However, James started with an optimistic opening. He

together in Acts 15 at the Jerusalem Council. He was the

held a hope given to him by our Lord that they would be

one who stood up for Paul and the Gentiles to be included

witnesses in Jerusalem, Judea, Samaria, and the ends of

in the family of God. If he did not take a stand and wisely

the world. He saw and understood that these events were

show from Scripture how it was God’s plan, would you

a positive step to fulfill that promise Christ had given to

and I even have known about or come to embrace Christ or Christianity?

The book of Acts is one of our primary sources concerning the apostles and the early Christians in Jerusalem. James was an apostle to the Jewish people in the same way that Paul was an apostle to the Gentiles. However, after Acts 15:13, James is mentioned one other time (see Acts 21:18).

James is playing an important role and it is often overlooked. He, like many others, was an unsung hero of the New Testament Church. In my opinion, Peter may have been the rock that Christ used to help build the Church, but James was the glue that helped to hold the Church together—after the death of Stephen and the scattering of the Church.

The book of James gives the reader a glimpse into the teaching, doctrine, and character that kept the

them. His opening encourages these early saints to wait and

influence of the Gospel and the apostles in Jerusalem, even

endure optimistically—simply because of who God is.

when the rest of the Christian world was scattered and

“Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because,

pushed away. James offered the Church encouragement,

having stood the test, that person will receive the crown

practical wisdom, and sound doctrine that would bless and

of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him”

strengthen their faith. I hope as you read James you will see

(James 1:12).

the significance and the value he had to the early Church and our daily lives.

Here I offer an overview of a key theme in James and some personal application: An Optimistic Opening in James 1:1-14.

I live my life by the principle to endure when hard times come. I do this with the hope of seeing better days—and God has got me through some tough times. How important do you think it is to have an optimistic faith kind of attitude, given the ever-changing circumstances of our lives?

or Jewish Christians, that had been driven out of Jerusalem because of religious persecution. He encourages them to

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

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Repent, The Kingdom Is at Hand!

L

by Felicia Ratledge

ately, the Lord has been showing me how important

be filthy still: and he that is righteous, let him be righteous

it is to have the heart of the Father. Since Pentecost,

still: and he that is holy, let him be holy still. And, behold, I

I have been having God encounters that are

come quickly; and my reward is with me, to give every man

indescribable. I asked the Lord what was going on and He spoke to me. He said that He was getting His bride ready.

according as his work shall be.”

I am speaking to the world and the church when I

Needless to say, the Lord has been doing a deep work in

say that we better examine our hearts, repent, and be

me. I am an Evangelist. I come to speak what God has told

converted. Matthew 10:34-36 is written in red, which

me. I fear not man but the man that can destroy both body

means Jesus said it. “Think not that I am come to send

and soul.

peace on earth: I came not to send peace, but a sword. For I am come to set a man at variance against his father, and the daughter against her mother, and the daughter-in-law against her motherin-law. And a man’s foes shall be they of his own household.”

Christ came to be the peace maker between God and sinners. One part of a family that is opposed to Him will set themselves against those who believe in Him. The wickedness of men—not the religion of the gospel—is the cause of this hostility. It is unnecessary to say that no prophecy has been strikingly fulfilled and it will continue to be fulfilled until we all unite in obeying

God has been making a gracious call for us to repent

His commandments. Only then will His religion produce

and get our hearts right with Him. Scripture says He is

universal peace. There will be a dividing and separating of

coming for a church without spot or wrinkle. “That he might

the people of Christ from the men of the world and from

present it to himself a glorious church, not having spot, or

their principles and practices. That sword is an instrument

winkle, or any such thing; but that is should be holy and

of death and to send a sword is the same as to produce

without blemish” (Ephesians 5:27).

hostility and war. I continue to hear the Lord saying, ready

Today, everyone claims to be saved and know God. If

or not. God is warning His brides to get ready. “He that

you have read the Scripture, you will see that is false. Also,

hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the church”

beware of false prophets. God is making a call for His brides

(Revelation 3:22).

are going to Heaven. Revelation 22:11-12 says, “He that is unjust, let him be unjust still: and he which is filthy, let him

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to be ready. It honestly bothers me that everyone thinks they Felicia Ratledge is a mother of three. She attends Dwelling Place Church International. Felicia is an evangelist who speaks what God commands to her. Her mission is to bring emotional healing to the hurt and broken hearted and to declare freedom to the bound.

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The Truth of Never and Always

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by Leslie Bennett

ne of the many things we teach in kindergarten is

Charles Billingsley’s song, “Always,” is such an awesome

identifying opposites. You know, things like hot

reminder of this truth:

and cold, high and low, long and short, big and

“My foes are many, they rise against me

little, and up and down. Some kindergarteners get it quickly

But I will hold my ground

and others, well…it takes a little longer.

I will not fear the war, I will not fear the storm

How about never and always? Many adults struggle

My help is on the way, my help is on the way

with this one. Some get it quickly and others, well…it takes

Troubles surround me, chaos abounding

a little longer.

My soul will rest in You

“Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or

I will not fear the war, I will not fear the storm

terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes

My help is on the way, my help is on the way

with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you”

Oh, my God, He will not delay

(Deuteronomy 31:6, NIV).

My refuge and strength always

He will never leave us nor forsake us!

I will not fear, His promise is true

Many times, we have trouble taking Him at His Word.

My God will come through always, always

However, if God says it, that settles it—no matter what we

I lift my eyes up, my help comes from the Lord”

think. There is never any reason to doubt Him.

May these truths be so ingrained in your heart that you

“Teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the

will rise above all fear and doubt, trusting in the God whose promises are true always!

God will never leave us! He will always be with us!

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age” (Matthew 28:20, ESV).

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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Time

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by Paula Burgner

wo of the most powerful warriors are patience and

need to use it with our best intentions. Time is free, but it

time. A lot of us do not want to wait or do not have

is also priceless. Time has a way of showing us what really

the patience to. We all want to hurry up and get

matters. Often, we tend to measure time by clocks instead of

where we are going. When you hear the word “time,” what

measuring it by the moments that we live and the memories

do you think about?

that we make. I often think of time being like a waterfall you

Most of us think time to go to work or time to make dinner. I am sure a lot of us are always thinking we do not have enough time to do what we need or want to do.

cannot touch.

A lot of us go through life saying, “I wish I had more time so I could have told that someone how I really felt.” Do

We are always in such a rush. Everywhere you look people are trying to get somewhere but always end up waiting.

Time is what we all want the most but we can use it in the worst ways. There are things in our life that we make time for such as going to work, spending time with family, or going on vacation. Time is something that we must make a priority, especially for the things that matter the most in our lives. When we stop to think about it, time is the longest distance between two places.

We must not waste the time that we have. There are so many things that we can accomplish with the amount of time given to us each day. We have to strive to live each day to the fullest and try our best at whatever

not let this life pass you by. Make sure that you live each

we do—just as in the days when Jesus was here on this

day to the fullest and tell that someone that you love them.

earth. He made the most of His time by trying to reach those

Time goes by so fast, just as grains of sand slipping through

in need of Him and teaching those who believed in Him.

our hands. In 2 Corinthians 4:18, the Bible tell us “As we

The Lord tells us in Ephesians 5:15-16, “See then that ye

look not to the things that are seen but to the things that

walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise, redeeming the

are unseen. For the thing that are seen are transient, but the

time, because the days are evil.”

things that are unseen are eternal.”

I believe that the Lord is telling us that we need to be

This verse applies to our time we have here on this

careful with what we are doing with our time and to not get

earth. We need to make the most of it with our family and

caught up in the worldly things that are evil. This is why it is

friends—as one day, before we know it, time will pass us

important that we make time to read our Bible and enjoy the

by and it will be gone. However, our lives in Heaven will be

time in which we get to participate in fellowship with others.

forever and time will no longer have control over us.

your mind on the Lord, you will see that your time will feel more at ease. Remember that time is non-refundable, so we

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Life will not run smoothly all the time, but by keeping Paula Burgner is a very strong willed, outgoing, girl who loves working out, and she believes in her heart that you are capable of doing anything that you put your mind to.

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Is WWJD the Right Question?

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by Julie Martinez

ll of us as Christians seek to engage with God in

is Jesus Doing Now and What is Jesus Doing Here? In my

faithful and meaningful ways. One very clever idea

current circumstances and in my current context—What

was the What Would Jesus Do? movement. People

is Jesus Doing? And then, how can I join in with Him? For

wore bracelets and had the letters, WWJD, emblazoned

example, I worked overseas in missions for twenty-five

on t-shirts—and even to this day I hear people say, “What

years. Sometimes, I would hear individuals who were

would Jesus Do?” I also voice the question in my head

participating in a short-term mission team say something

sometimes, but is it the right question? Is there a better

like, “We are going to a particular nation and we are going

question that we should be asking ourselves?

to bring Jesus to the nation.” I would always think—no—

The WWJD question has subtle undertones that assume

Jesus is already there and He is already active. What we

Jesus is no longer here to guide us and we are on our own.

need to figure out is what He is already doing in that nation

This question also assumes that His most important role

and how to partner with that work.

is a moral compass. While I agree that Jesus is an excellent

Whether I am going on a mission trip to Cambodia

example to follow, I would add that Jesus is so much more

or walking out of my front door, the question I need to be

than that. He was not crucified and resurrected on this

asking is: What Is Jesus Doing? Then, I can faithfully join with

earth 2000 years ago just for us to imitate him. His death

Him and participate with Him in that work. Through the

and resurrection are not just about imitation, but about

power of the Holy Spirit, I can discern what Jesus is doing

transformation. This transformation informs our very lives.

and perceive what my role is to be in the work. When we

We are not left to our own devices in our present time and

focus on what He is doing, it keeps us centered upon Jesus.

circumstances. Jesus is living

It helps us to realize that we

and active and very present

are not alone—left to our

with us in all that we do.

own devices trying to

I personally think that

live a faithful life—but we are working with

What is Jesus Doing? I could

God in His mission

add to this question. What

of transformation.

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a better question to ask is:

Julie Martinez is the Director of the Intercultural Studies Program at Lee University. She has worked on the missions field for 25 years.

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A Tale of Two Kings he Book of Judges recollects “when there was no king in Israel each person did what was right in their own eyes” (17:6, Ch 19, 21:25). Even when there were rulers in the divided monarchy, most were unfaithful; of the thirty-nine kings in Israel and Judah (1 & 2 Kings), only eight did right in the eyes of the Lord. One such good leader was Hezekiah.

This Davidic descendent reigned over the southern kingdom of Judah. The northern realm of Israel had succumbed to Assyrian conquest, and now, the foreign menace threatened Jerusalem (Isaiah 36:1). Sennacherib sent his chief officer, the Rabshakeh, to Hezekiah’s envoy with a demand of surrender (36:2-20). He boldly attempts to shake Judah’s confidence by showing off his nation’s superior military might (36:4-6). As Sennacherib’s mouthpiece, he relays his king’s arrogance by mocking faith in twisting words (36:7, 10) and subsequently claiming the Lord is powerless (36:14-20). The taunts demean the Lord as no more able to deliver than any other god (36:19).

Wisely, Hezekiah had instructed his representatives to remain silent, “not casting pearls before swine.” In humility, they report back (36:21-22), and the news they bear drives Hezekiah to prayer (37:1). Judah’s king sends word to God’s prophet (37:2-5), and God foretells the Assyrian leader’s demise (37:6-7).

Providentially, the political winds shift. The Rabshakeh returns to find his king engaged in a skirmish, distracting Assyrian forces from attacking Jerusalem (37:8-13).

Messengers deliver Assyrian insult to Hezekiah regarding their unfinished business (37:9-13), and the enemy departs.

Hezekiah receives their message, reads it, and returns to prayer (37:14). He praises the majesty of God, affirming the Lord’s sovereignty (37:16). The false accusations of the adversary are neutralized, acknowledging the Lord as the

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God of all gods. Judah’s king asks that God be keenly aware of the enemy’s irreverence (37:17-19); they have impugned the Lord of all lords. His concluding petition is to rescue his nation, blessing all kingdoms of the earth with the knowledge that there is but one God (37:20).

God’s response to Hezekiah’s prayer comes through His inspired messenger, Isaiah (37:21-35). Sennacherib’s arrogance in verbally attacking the Holy One of Israel will not go unanswered. Sennacherib trusted his military prowess without considering the true strength of God the Creator! The Lord will stifle Sennacherib’s feeble efforts at regional domination, and Jerusalem, the intended war-trophy, will endure—God Himself defending the city! With that, the enemy army is miraculously vanquished (37:36).

Assyria’s king returns to his homeland emptyhanded. Tragically, Sennacherib, a foreign monarch, is given to empty idol worship, and in the house of his false god, he lost his life when betrayed by his sons (37:37-38). Sennacherib’s god did not protect him. In contrast to Hezekiah’s humility, Sennacherib’s blasphemy left him spiritually bankrupt, deprived of political victory, and alone in death—it had cost him everything. The would-be conqueror is conquered.

Two kings, two choices, two outcomes. How each king acts and worships in the narrative portrays options, each with consequences. Humility or arrogance, trust in God or self-reliance, and worship that is genuine or misguided?

Through the stories of two kings, the antithetical ways of life and death are linked to faith and set before readers. The account poses choices for how we will govern our lives, inferring, if it were your name in the story, which example would you want as your resume?

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