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Hello Friends,
We want to take a moment to tell you who we are and what we are about. Our names are Matt and Bethany Ruckman and we have six beautiful children, Brendon, Kailey, Andrew, Leah Jean, Emma, and Cooper. We live in Cleveland, Tennessee, and love what this town has to offer! We have started GoodNews Christian Magazine because we feel that when God, family, and community are combined, lives will be changed.
GoodNews Christian Magazine is a complimentary, Christian lifestyle publication. You can find us throughout the community in retail establishments, churches, restaurants, and more. Our magazine opens the door for Christians to work together to grow and strengthen our community through relevant editorial and effective advertising.
GoodNews Christian Magazine is written by men and women in the community who love and serve the Lord. Our hearts are open and willing to be used by God to reach out to the community to spread the GoodNews!
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What About Those Other People?
by Donald Cantrell
We are headed straight into the holiday season of honoring others, as we celebrate Mother’s Day in May and Father’s Day in June. It is awesome to be able to give the proper accolades to those moms and dads who have played such an important role in our lives.
If you grew up in a home that maintained the family structure of one mother and one father, then you were lucky, but even more so if you grew up in that family and had two parents that were lovingly involved in your life because that is not even close to the reality of most families in this age.
Sadly, not everyone was blessed enough to have a mom or a dad who was there for them or who even loved them. On the other hand, there are so many people who go through life and never receive the proper credit or accolades. If you are one of “Those Others,” then you know exactly whom I am talking about.
Many people found their guidance through another source, other than a mom or a dad, as someone took their place out of necessity. What about those moms who were placed in a tough situation of being a mom and a dad to their children or that dad who had to fulfill the role of being a mom to his children?
Many of you found that love and direction over at a friend’s house, as you realized things were so different in another household. You would go there to spend the night, but while there you found love and safety. It seems like the world needs more of those safe haven families for kids to find refuge and love.
I hate the word “Stepmom or Stepdad” because they are often put in a peculiar spot, and often are given a bad
In this age, we have so many grandparents who not only raised their children, but they wholeheartedly stepped in when others stepped out, and they lovingly raised their grandchildren as if they were their own children. If not for these wondrous people, our world would be in a very dark place.
Some people found their guidance through other venues. Maybe it was a teacher at school who helped change their course in life. What about those sports coaches who go at warp speed pace, yet they have time to invest in a kid who is on the wrong course, so they desperately devote time to that needy kid?
rap. Many of you could vouch for being loved and guided by a godly stepmom or stepdad. The world does not have enough holidays to recognize “Those Others,” but you can recognize them.
I want to challenge you to send out a card, make a visit, or give them a call, so you can recognize “Those Others” who have played such a vital role in helping you make it in life. The world seems to be so big, but we can make it much smaller, if we are also willing to be one of “Those Others” and help people!
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A Daily Walk, Not Just an Emergency Contact
by Erin Clay
Life is hard, and most of the time, it is unfair. However, it is how you handle life’s events that makes a difference. Throughout the Bible, numerous stories illustrate that a steadfast, daily faith is what enables people to endure and overcome immense difficulties. This isn't about a single grand gesture of belief, but rather a consistent, moment-by-moment trust in God's presence and promises, even when circumstances seem impossible.
Daniel is a great example of living a life of daily faith. Taken from his home as a young man and forced to serve in the pagan court of Babylon, Daniel was under constant pressure to abandon his faith. His entire life in exile was a testament to the power of daily, disciplined devotion.
From the very beginning, Daniel “resolved not to defile himself with the royal food and wine, and he asked the chief official for permission not to defile himself this way” (Daniel 1:8 NIV), demonstrating a commitment to God's law in the small, daily act of eating. Daniel's faith was anchored in a disciplined prayer life. Even when a decree was passed making it illegal to pray to anyone but the king, Daniel 6:10 NIV tells us, “Now when Daniel learned that the decree had been published, he went home to his upstairs room where the windows opened toward Jerusalem. Three times a day, he got down on his knees and prayed, giving thanks to his God, just as he had done before.” It was this non-negotiable daily habit that gave him strength, even when it led him to the lions' den.
Daniel didn't wait until he was in a crisis to turn to God; he was already walking with Him every single day. This consistent relationship gave him the strength to face his battles and the unwavering faith to trust God even when he was facing death by being thrown into the lions' den. While surviving a night with lions is miraculous and awesome, it was his daily walk with God that made him a hero of faith. If we only turn to God in emergencies, our prayers become desperate pleas rather than ongoing conversations.
So what does this look like today? Living a life of daily faith in today's world means making God an integral part of
your routine. This includes praying and reading the Bible to learn more about God's character, as well as serving others and being part of a church community, or a community of believers. It's not about reading a marathons-worth of chapters or spending an hour on your knees every morning. It's simply about showing up. A consistent daily check-in, whether it's reading one verse or slowly going through a chapter or praying for five minutes, is the spiritual food that keeps you strong and prepared before the crisis hits (and crises will hit because we live in a sinful world). These small, daily deposits in your spiritual bank account are what give you peace when the world tries to issue a withdrawal.
We must also remember that Daniel was surrounded by friends who shared his amazing faith, reminding us of the importance of fellowship with other believers. By building these daily habits and surrounding yourself with a strong community, you are establishing and maintaining a foundation of faith. When you make God a part of your everyday life, you will find the strength to face anything that comes your way.
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To the Young Men
by Filip Brunner
To the young men from a father who cares about the next generation:
Psalm 119 is the longest chapter in the Word of God. It is divided into sections, each representing one letter of the Hebrew Aleph Beth from which we get the English word alphabet. Beth is the second letter of the Aleph Beth portion of Psalm 119. Verses 9 through 16 are a message to young men.
“BETH. Wherewithal shall a young man cleanse his way? by taking heed thereto according to thy word.”
You want to live in freedom to do the will of God for your life, cleansed from sin? That is a good goal to have.
The Word of God is a cleansing agent like no other. It is like a powerful torrent underneath a mighty waterfall, cascading over the body and soul. Its pages, word upon word, infuse the hungry human mind with the Spirit’s wisdom.
Reading the Bible is one thing, applying what we read to our daily walk is something else. The question at hand is: “What does this mean to me personally?” This requires some thought.
“With my whole heart have I sought thee: O let me not wander from thy commandments.”
The more we fall in love with God and His Word, the more we realize that the commandments of God are not killjoys, as some have suggested, but loving reminders that what God has written to us are reminders that He
has our best in mind: “The stovetop is hot, don’t touch it,” for example.
“Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee.”
The benefit of scripture memorization is to provide us with a weapons locker stuffed full of offensive weapons designed by God for our defense.
We need to be ready, proactive, in order to squish the enemy's artillery barrage that he aims at our hearts and minds.
“Blessed art thou, O LORD: teach me thy statutes.”
LORD, let me know what you have for me today. What do you want me to do?
“With my lips have I declared all the judgments of thy mouth.”
When we judge anything, let us use the same judgements that God uses. My opinion on any given subject does not count for much. What does matter is what God already knows and what He has spoken in His Word as truth.
“I have rejoiced in the way of thy testimonies, as much as in all riches.”
What God has testified to be true needs to be our treasure. “I will meditate in thy precepts, and have respect unto thy ways. I will delight myself in thy statutes: I will not forget thy word.”
Our understanding of the Word of God gives us dignity. If you want folks to respect you, then learn, understand, and do what the Word of God says. Respect is a two-way street that begins with “being.” Be respectful and you will be respected. How you and I act in front of others needs to be the same as if we were in the presence of God. You want to be sinless? Then you want to sin less and less. Hide the Word of God in your heart by memorizing it. You want folks to respect you? Live out the Word of God in your life. Don’t just be a Christian. Live Christ. Show that you have a relationship with Jesus.
Filip Brunner is married to his wife, Dr. Kim Brunner and together they have six children. He is a writer, author, and artist.
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Focusing Our Praise
by Karen Jeffery
Praise is the expression of approval and adoration. When we praise, we glorify, worship, celebrate, exalt, and bless someone or something.
The question is, “When we praise, to whom are we directing our praise?” As Christians, out of all of the things on earth and in heaven, we should recognize God our Creator and our Lord, and we should direct our praise to Him. He is the One who is deserving of our praise.
Psalm 118:24 KJV: “This is the day which the LORD hath made; we will rejoice, and be glad in it.”
This is one of my favorite verses in the Bible. It is simple to understand that we are to live and give the Lord all the praise and glory He alone deserves. He’s done so many great and powerful things for us. We should praise God for His unending mercy, for His many spiritual blessings, and for His kindness to us, because He is good and His mercy is everlasting. But too often, our daily struggles or constant life demands can crowd out our praise to God.
Psalm 148:1 KJV: “Praise ye the Lord. Praise ye the LORD from the heavens: praise him in the heights.”
Sometimes we may not feel like praising Him. At other times we may be struggling or may be weary and we just don’t praise Him. Still other times, we may feel as if God has let us down, so we decide that He does not deserve our praise. Or sometimes it may feel as though He is far away and does not really care about what is troubling us. The painful blows and losses in life may have sent us spiraling down to the point where we neglect to praise Him.
Psalm 107:1 KJV: “O give thanks unto the LORD, for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever.”
When we make a decision to fix our eyes on Jesus, and daily give Him praise, no matter what is staring us in the face, we will begin to see the struggles lose their grip over us. There is power in our acknowledgment that God is worthy of our worship and praise. And as we press close to Him, our hearts become more in tune with our Creator and King.
Here are a few reasons why we should praise the Lord:
• He wants our eyes to be set firmly on Him, because that is where true hope is found.
• God is worthy of our praise, no matter what we face from day to day.
• When we are humble, we remember our dependency on God and we acknowledge our need for Him. In our humility, we recognize that He is in control. “Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up” (James 4:10 KJV).
• Evil cannot stick around if we are praising God. He is the one who will fight our battles for us. James 4:7 KJV reads, “Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.”
• When we praise the Lord, we are to have no doubt that He can do all the things we ask Him to do.
Through praise, we are focused on God, no longer allowing too much attention to be centered around our struggles. It is good to remember what He has already done for us. He already knows what concerns us and can take care of all that burdens us.
Karen Jeffery attends Gospel Light Tabernacle on Sheridan Ave, Dalton, Georgia. She declares, “I’m glad I can say I am a child of the Most High King!”
Chatty Critters and Friends Series: Soar on Wings of an Eagle
by Jan Merop
Energy and desire rippled through my body.
I felt ready for flight as my eyes searched the horizon. I could see places unknown to people – if only in my memory.
You see, I am a bald eagle, but I’ve been injured. One day I was soaring high in the sky. I can glide to altitudes of over 2,400 feet without any problem.
But then, while perched high on a branch in a tree, a stray bullet caught my wing and I plunged to the ground. Even my eagle eyes couldn’t have seen that swift-moving bullet coming at me.
Thankfully, I was found and rescued and brought back to health. But I’ll never fly again.
But come closer and look at me!
I want you to see how God the Creator made me so grand. As great a size as I am with such awesome power, I am known for being graceful in flight.
If the winds become strong and frightening, I just let them carry me higher and faster. I can even carry other eagles to safety on my wings.
My Creator also blessed me with extraordinary eyesight. Maybe you have heard the saying, “He has eagle eyes,” when speaking of someone whose eyes never miss anything.
My keen eyesight alerts me to approaching dangers so I can protect myself and my family. But whizzing
bullets are tricky to avoid! I love my family and teach my eaglets how to leave the nest and fly so they can survive in the wilds – as they were meant to do. Though I miss soaring high in the sky, I’m glad I lived so you can see me close up.
Exploring Truth Through God’s Creation
Isaiah 40:31 KJV: “But those who wait on the Lord (trusting God instead of themselves) shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles (not afraid of storms; but letting God lift them above the storms), they shall run and not be weary (because of God’s strength in them), they shall walk and not faint.”
The Eagle and You
The eagle reminds us that we are free in our Creator, Jesus Christ, when we place our faith in Him. The eagle’s family is important to him. He mates for life, takes care of his family, and comes back to the same nest each year fixing and repairing it. When we wait on God, He gives us strength like an eagle and helps us soar above life’s storms.
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Did I Deserve You?
A Tribute to My Husband
by Tammy Madden
Genesis 2:24 NIV: “That is why a man leaves his father and mother and is united to his wife, and they become one flesh.”
When you took my hand all those years ago and kissed me for the first time, the thrill of your touch was so magical. I was a teenager in love. I had prayed for that moment. And then there you were holding me on that cold winter’s night with my arms in your jacket, trying to stay warm while the snow fell. It was love at first sight, and I never wanted that moment to end. To this day, I still feel like a teenage girl when you put your hand in mine and say, “I love you.”
But did I deserve you? Did you deserve all the hard times we never saw coming? You never once bailed
on me. You stayed with me through homeless nights, through watching my sisters and sisters-in-law have babies, even though it was looking like we would never have one, through deaths of loved ones, through job lay-offs, through getting new jobs. You supported me through college. You took me places I never dreamed I could go (Florida, Gatlinburg, Disney World, North Carolina). You took me to Pennsylvania because my nephew was dying, and you never hesitated to get me to him. Thank God he lived! You even stood by us through our daughter’s heart transplant and brain injury. You never once left our sides.
Through weddings and funerals, through laughing and crying, you stayed by us. We have been so poor we
ate peanut butter for two weeks straight, and we have had enough money to go to fancy steak houses (even though you hate steak). We have driven cars that were falling apart (literally), and we have had brand new cars. You helped me with my mom. You loved her like your own. You took her with us on every vacation we took until she was too sick to go. She called you “her only friend.” You allowed our precious niece, Tabitha Braden, to come and live with us. Then she became as much ours as she was my sister’s.
Then came March 7th, 2024. That horrible day the doctor told you I wasn't going to make it. But there you were standing by my bed when I opened my eyes in ICU, on a ventilator and scared to death. You never once even thought about leaving me. It never crossed your mind. I thought I was so ugly with a colostomy bag and my colon on the outside of my body. You told me I was more beautiful than ever. You prayed over me. You waited on me hand and foot. You prayed over me every day. You never once let me give up!
My dear husband, thank you for being there at times when anyone else would have walked away. Thank you for saying, “I love you,” every single day for the last 43 years. I promise you God has a special gift for you in Heaven. I love you now and forever!
Precious readers, if many of us would not give up so easily on marriage, life would be so much better. We must always remember to stick together in sickness and in health. Trust me when I say the sick days will come even if it's 40 years down the road. We must always remember to enjoy the good days and be prepared for the hard ones. And always and forever, put God first in our marriages. That is key to a good, strong marriage!
My name is Tammy Madden. I live in the beautiful foothills of North Georgia in Chatsworth. I am married to my amazing husband, Gene and we have a beautiful daughter named Megan.
The Prayers of the Faithful
by Charles Finney
Proverbs 22:6 KJV “Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.”
Beloved, we gather today with a focus on those among us who carry a weight upon their hearts—a weight for their children. Many of us know the sorrow that comes when a child, once filled with light and innocence, departs from the faith in which they were raised. The Scriptures assure us, however, that our labor in the Lord is not in vain. As we turn to God’s Word, let us remember that the cries of a
loving parent do not fall on deaf ears but reach the ears of the Almighty.
Consider this scene, one that may be familiar to many: an elderly couple seated in the pew, heads bowed, hearts heavy, hands clasped tightly as they pour out their hearts to God. Their children, once part of this very church, have drifted away from the faith that was so carefully instilled in them. The couple remembers the days of Sunday school, of Bible stories and prayers before bed, and they hold fast to these memories, trusting that the seeds
sown long ago will, by God's grace, find fertile soil once more.
They cling to the promise of Proverbs 22:6: “Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.” This verse is not a guarantee that life will be without trials, nor that every child will always walk a perfect path. Rather, it is a reminder that the truths we teach and the love we impart are woven into the very fabric of our children’s souls. Even when they stray, those truths are part of them and may one day call them back.
We also find comfort in the story of the prodigal son, recorded in Luke 15:11-24. Here we see a father’s love—a love that endures despite the rejection, rebellion, and selfishness of his child. When the son reaches the end of his own wayward path, it is not shame or fear that calls him back but the memory of his father’s love and generosity. “And when he came to himself,” the Scripture says, he remembered home. Beloved, if the prodigal can return to his father, so can our children return to their faith, for God’s love is unending, and His arms are always open.
The prayers of a righteous parent avail much, as we are told in James 5:16: “The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.” Our prayers reach beyond time and distance, beyond the mistakes and detours our children may take. They become a covering, a hedge of protection and grace around our sons and daughters, helping to guide them back even when they wander.
So, what do we do in the waiting? What do we do when the nights are long, and our hearts ache for those we love? First, we must remember that God’s love for our children is even greater than our own. Isaiah 49:15 reassures us, saying, “Can a woman forget her sucking child, that she should not have compassion on the son of her womb? Yea, they may forget, yet will I not forget thee.” God has
not forgotten them, nor will He. Even when we feel powerless, He remains the Good Shepherd, forever seeking the one who is lost.
Second, we must continue in prayer, faithful and unceasing, for it is through prayer that mountains are moved. Just as the father in the story of the prodigal kept his eyes toward the horizon, waiting for his son’s return, we, too, must remain steadfast in hope. Let us pray not only for their protection and safety but also that the Holy Spirit will soften their hearts, that they will recall the truth and love planted within them and return.
Finally, let us take comfort in the assurance that God hears our prayers. Psalm 34:17 promises, “The righteous cry, and the Lord heareth, and delivereth them out of all their troubles.” Our children’s path may twist and turn, but the Lord knows every step, and He is more than able to draw them back.
As we close, remember that the prayers of faithful parents are powerful. Though we may not see immediate answers, the Lord is working in unseen ways. Let us lift our hearts in faith, praying with assurance, knowing that God’s love pursues, that His Spirit convicts, and that His mercy endures forever. Keep your eyes fixed on Him, beloved, for with God, all things are possible.
Let us pray:
Heavenly Father, we come before Thee on behalf of our children, those who have wandered far from the path of faith. Lord, we ask that You watch over them, protect them, and draw them back to You. Strengthen us, O Lord, in our waiting, that we may continue steadfast in prayer, trusting in Your promises. In the name of Jesus Christ, we pray. Amen.
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Helton Tire: 58 Years of Service, Integrity, and Community
“It’s not that we made money or stayed in business for all those years—it’s that we made meaningful relationships and helped so many people along the way. That is the measure of a man.” – Leon Helton
Fifty-eight years ago, a Dalton police officer made a decision that would change his family’s future, and impact generations of customers. On July 1, 1968, Leon Helton, a dedicated officer who found it difficult to feed his family on his modest salary, decided to open a small tire shop in Dalton, Georgia. He didn’t have a business degree or a corporate plan, just a commitment to hard work, honesty, and serving others.
That small shop became Helton Tire, a name now synonymous with quality, reliability, and community service in Northwest Georgia.
A Legacy Built on Relationships
Helton Tire’s story isn’t just about tires; it’s about people.
“My grandfather told me once,” shares Colt Helton, who now carries on the family business, “‘It’s not that we made money or stayed in business for all those years. It’s that we made meaningful relationships and helped so many people along the way.’”
That philosophy still drives the business today. Helton Tire continues to thrive because it treats customers like
family. Whether you’re buying a new set of tires, stopping in for an oil change, or simply asking for advice, the staff at Helton Tire takes the time to listen, explain, and ensure you feel confident before getting back on the road.
Every customer who walks through the door experiences a combination of honest work, fair prices, and genuine care, the core values that have guided the company from day one.
Quality Tires, Trusted Service
When it comes to your vehicle, Helton Tire understands that safety and reliability come first.
The shop offers a full range of services designed to keep your car running smoothly, from tire installation and balancing to alignments, oil changes, and maintenance. Customers can choose from top tire brands, ensuring longlasting performance and peace of mind on every drive.
Their reputation for attention to detail and expert workmanship has made Helton Tire a trusted name in Dalton and beyond. The team’s friendly, knowledgeable staff goes above and beyond to help customers find
exactly what their vehicle needs, without unnecessary upselling or pressure.
“We’re here to help you find the right solution for your car, not just to sell a product,” Colt says. “That’s how we’ve always done business.”
Giving Back: A Heart for the Community
Perhaps what makes Helton Tire stand out most isn’t what happens inside the shop, but what they do outside of it.
The Helton family has always believed that success means sharing blessings with others. Today, that commitment shines through in their many acts of kindness and community outreach.
Helton Tire regularly offers:
• Free oil changes for widows on Saturdays
• Free oil changes for single moms
• Free tire rotations for teachers during Teacher Appreciation Week
• Free oil changes for pastors and church staff
• A full year of free oil changes for one deserving teacher in each local school
In one recent event, the Helton Tire team provided 193 free oil changes for teachers. This gesture reflects both gratitude and respect for those shaping the next generation.
“Our goal isn’t just to service cars, but to serve people,” says Colt. “This community has supported us for over half a century, and this is one way we can give back.”
Meet Maple – Director of Customer Relations (Accepting Treats and Belly Rubs)
Colt Helton explains, “Walk into Helton Tire, and you might be greeted by the friendliest employee of all. That would be Maple May, our beloved bernedoodle.
“As the official “Director of Customer Relations,” Maple’s job is to make everyone feel at home. She’s known for accepting tips in the form of treats, cheese, or belly rubs, and she’s proudly trilingual. Maple has become a local celebrity, charming both kids and adults while adding a touch of warmth to every visit. She reminds us to slow down, and savor the moments, because quality work and excellent results sometimes takes a little while.”
The Measure of a Man
Helton Tire’s success over the past five decades isn’t simply about selling tires. It’s about living out the values that Leon Helton modeled from the start: faith, family, and service.
From humble beginnings in 1968 to becoming a respected name in automotive care, Helton Tire stands as a reminder that integrity and compassion never go out of style.
“We’ve been blessed to do this for 58 years,” Colt reflects. “And we’ll keep doing it as long as people trust us to take care of them and their cars. That’s what my grandfather would’ve wanted.”
Drive With Confidence
Whether you’re a longtime customer or a new face in Dalton, Helton Tire welcomes you like family. You’ll find expert service, fair prices, and people who care as much about your journey as they do your vehicle.
Visit Helton Tire at 129 E Morris St, Dalton, GA during business hours, Monday–Friday, 8 AM – 5 PM. Call ahead (706) 226-4738. Email the team at sales@heltontire.com. Learn more at www.heltontire.com or on their social media on either Facebook or Instagram.
Colt Helton sums it up best: “Our aim is to keep your car on the road, and to keep our community moving forward, together.”
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Walking for His Glory
by Bill Silvers
“Ican do all things through Christ, who strengthens me” (Philippians 4:13 NKJV).
On the 22nd and 23rd of September 2023, I competed in nine events at the Georgia Golden Olympics: the 50-meter, 100-meter, 200-meter, 400-meter, and the 800-meter races. I competed in all five races on the same day, along with a 5k, football, softball, and basketball. I won six gold medals and three silver medals. The medals I brought home belong to God, not me. I could not have won them without His blessing. The praise and glory go to God!
Why did I compete in the Georgia Golden Olympics at 85? (As of this writing in April 2026, I am 87.) I started competing in 5k races at 82 in 2020. I have now competed in over 20 5k races. I finished in 1st place in my age group in every race. Oh, and I forgot to mention I’m the only one competing in my age group! It still counts, right?
I realized that if I was going to have someone to race against, I would have to compete at the Georgia Golden Olympics. The athletes come from all over the state to compete in the different events. I am sorry to say there were not many in my age group, and some of the events I was alone. For me, it was never about winning. It was about finishing the race.
God called me to race. He also met with me in the training. I felt closer to God during my training. I trained for six weeks, six days per week. I spent one and a half to two hours, five to six days per week, at the gym. I also spent one hour per day at the basketball court.
Four to five days per week, I walked in the beautiful North Georgia mountains. It gave me the opportunity to see the beauty of nature that God has created. Not just for me, but for everyone. You cannot walk in the mountains without feeling the presence of God.
I spent more time praying in the mountains than I did in church on Sunday. I also learned a better way to pray during that time. My prayers had always been a little onesided. I did all the talking and very little listening. When
you are walking in the mountains for hours at a time, you start to listen.
This is what God put on my heart to share. It was to make everyone aware of the importance of walking and physical fitness at all ages. You can feel the benefits in as little as 15 to 20 minutes per day, three to four days per week. We know when someone is recuperating from a heart attack, they are told to walk. The same goes for strokes, hip or knee replacements, cancer, anxiety, etc. The list goes on. So why don’t people walk? I do not know. But I do know that it will change your quality of life and may even extend it. So please start walking!
And if you listen closely enough, the Lord might just call you to run races in your 80s too!
Bill Silvers from Ellijay, Georgia, began running competitively at age 81. He runs to the glory of God!
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Sticky Business
by Garrett Nudd
Iobserved my father wash the family cars regularly. My mother’s blue car had white pinstripes running down both sides and I always wondered why they didn’t come off during the wash, much like Band-Aids do. One afternoon while I was playing in the garage and looking for the next thing to do, I noticed something at my eye-level: the pinstripes on my mother’s Datsun.
Now, I knew that stickers didn’t stick forever. It was just a fact. And I also knew that Band-Aids fall off—or at least start to peel at the corners—when you’re in the water. I was overcome with concern. Moments later my concern turned into resolve. And that’s when I had an idea. I would help my father by peeling the stickers (i.e., white pinstripes) off the sides of the car. That way when my dad washed the car, he wouldn’t have to worry about the stickers peeling off. It was the perfect plan, and my parents were going to be so pleased!
I started with the driver’s side. To my delight, it went much faster than I had anticipated. It must’ve been the putty knife I used at the corner to get the pinstripes started. I had the first side finished in no time whatsoever. I took a short break from my work and then started on the passenger side, which was the side closest to the kitchen
door. I started in the back and carefully worked my way toward the front.
I knew how neat and organized my father kept the garage, so I kept my peeled stickers close by my side. Just as I was approaching the front passenger-side wheel well, my mother opened the door from the house to the garage. It must have looked like a mountain of spaghetti in my small four-year-old hands! And there in the middle stood a giant meatball.
I guessed by the look on her face that my four-year-old judgement wasn’t as solid as I thought. My punishment was mild in retrospect—they took away my roller-skates for a week. I loved those things!
Of course, mistakes are not limited to children. Adults make mistakes too, even if their intentions are good. And as adults, the stakes are often higher, and it’s the grace of a parent or friend, spouse, colleague, or child that recognizes a mistake for what it is and smothers it with MORE THAN.
When that happens it’s up to us to accept their MORE THAN grace. MORE THAN is about receiving just as much as it is about giving. And as adults, receiving MORE THAN is often harder than offering it. Learning to forgive yourself and accept God’s grace is paramount to growing in MORE THAN. Don’t lose sight of the fact that humility and lack of self-acceptance are not the same. One of the greatest challenges we face is the acceptance of God’s forgiveness. No, we don’t deserve it, but it’s His gift to give. You are MORE THAN the choices you make, and you are MORE THAN the actions you take.
Looking back, my intentions were pure, but my actions were misguided. And at four years old, fortunately it was pretty easy to forgive myself. Who knows how many pinstriped cars I would’ve targeted in my teenage years if I hadn’t lost my roller-skates for a week!
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Gò0 dNews for your Taste Buds
Buttermilk Strawberry Shortcake
A Sweet Welcome to Spring in the Smokies
April in the Smoky Mountains is like watching the world wake up. The dogwoods bloom along old fence lines, creeks rush with melted snow, and the chill in the air softens into something kinder. For mountain folks, this is the season of gentle renewal. The woodstove gets a rest, the garden gets planted, and the kitchen begins to fill with the promise of fresh things to come.
One of the first true joys of Appalachian spring is strawberries. While April berries might still be a few weeks from peak in the higher elevations, roadside stands and family gardens at lower altitudes start offering those sweet, red jewels that feel like a reward after a long, cold winter. What better way to receive the new season than a buttermilk strawberry shortcake?
Unlike the spongy cake or biscuit-style shortcakes you’ll find elsewhere, this is somewhere in between: tender, slightly tangy from the buttermilk, and baked in a cast-iron skillet. It has a rustic charm—no frills, just flavor. Slice it warm and spoon over sugared strawberries that have been sitting just long enough to draw out their juices. When you top with a generous dollop of whipped cream, don’t forget to say to the little ones, “This looks like snow on a spring hill.”
This dessert isn’t just about sweetness—it was about noticing the moment. About being grateful for what is growing again. And in these parts, that kind of gratitude is part of the recipe.
Ingredients:
For The Shortcake:
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• ½ cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
• ¾ cup buttermilk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For The Strawberries:
• 1 pint fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• Optional: a squeeze of lemon juice
For The Topping:
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions:
1. Prepare the strawberries: Combine sliced strawberries, sugar, and optional lemon juice in a bowl. Stir gently and let sit for at least 30 minutes to draw out the juices.
2. Make the shortcake:
• Preheat oven to 425°F.
• In a large bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar.
• Cut in butter using a pastry cutter or fingers until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
• Stir in buttermilk and vanilla until just combined. Do not overmix.
• Transfer dough to a greased 9-inch cast-iron skillet (or pie pan) and gently press into an even layer.
• Bake for 15–18 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool slightly.
3. Whip the cream: In a chilled bowl, beat heavy cream, sugar, and vanilla until soft peaks form.
4. Assemble: Slice shortcake into wedges. Top each slice with strawberries and their juice, followed by a scoop of whipped cream.
This recipe serves 6–8 and makes the perfect ending to an April Sunday dinner—or the perfect beginning to a season of new growth and sweet memories.
A Heart for God
by Timothy Tate
Someone once said that a poem is ninety percent inspiration and ten percent creativity. It can begin with just a simple thought, a written phrase, or even some remnant of a dream, but there has to be a seed. The creative aspect of the process are all the tools of expression at your disposal. These are much like a farmer's land and implements necessary to cultivate the seed into a harvest. When I write a poem, I pray that God will give me the right words. This is the true inspiration, the sunshine, and the rain that God gives to grow the seed.
A case in point: We did a series in our Wednesday night Bible class on the physical and spiritual heart. Two wonderful men of God led the study. One was an anatomy professor and teacher of nutrition and the other a medical doctor. It was a fascinating lecture as we delved into all aspects of the heart. Most amazing of all was the scriptural application of the heart as it runs through God's word like blood vessels run through the body. I was reminded just how vital it is that we guard our hearts as a daily exercise. Proverbs 4:23 NKJV says it best, “keep your heart with all diligence, for out of it spring the issues of life.”
The next morning while our class study was still fresh in my thoughts, I was inspired in my devotions to write this poem.
May my heart be tried and softened as the fallow ground awaits the plow. May it be furrowed deep and often in the valley and on the brow.
May the seed find fertile soilnot thistle, rock, or stone.
Let my heart be hands that toil to lead the wayward home.
May the seed burst forth in glory as it claims the former rain, when the harvest tells the story of a heart for God aflame.
Timothy Tate is a Lee University alumnus of 1990. He and his wife, Lisa, and family have lived in Cleveland, Tennessee, since 1985. Tim is a retired postal carrier/commercial fisherman and enjoys writing memoirs and poetry.
Gò0 dNews for Easter He Nailed It!
(Genesis 2-3, Revelation 22, The Gospels)
by Dr. Rob Debelak
God’s relentless pursuit of wayward humanity begins with tragedy at the Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil (Genesis) and concludes in hope for the Tree of Life (Revelation). Between these episodes of grief and goodness stands the redemptive Tree of Calvary (the Gospels).
Choosing The Tree of Knowledge of Good & Evil
The first couple had clear access options regarding the permissible Tree of Life and the prohibited Tree of Knowledge of Good & Evil (Genesis 2:8-9, 16-17, and 3:2-3).
Transgressing God’s Word, they disobeyed by acting on what seemed right in their own eyes (vv 4-7). Tragically, severe consequences followed. Violating divine command resulted in their guilt, shame, and vulnerability.
God forewarned of persistent opposition with the serpent (3:14-15). The woman’s sentence spotlighted painful childbearing and marital tension (3:16). Her offspring would suffer in the conflict with the serpent. Her husband’s endless toil for food (v 17) worked uncompromising soil in efforts yielding fruitless thorns and thistles (v 18). A life of struggle and hard labor ended in death.
Losing The Tree of Life
Sin exacted heavy tribute; the steep price seen in the cost to cover the unclothed humans (v 21). Yet, hope was present in this complex and painful scene. Something greater was at work.
Striking the adversary’s head meant conflict, but more importantly it signaled future victory (v 15). Disallowing the self-made garb of vegetation (v 7-8), the Almighty provided skins (v 21) in a gesture anticipating a covering He would give the world in the fulness of time. Exiled from the security of the only home they had known (v 23-24), departing Eden guarded the man and his wife against eating from the Tree of Life and existing forever estranged from God (v 22). Holding hope for return, restoration implied access to what was lost (vv 23-24; Revelation 22:2).
Abusing on the Tree of Calvary
Calvary’s tree stands between the curse of the past and the blessing of the future, making the cross the pivot point of salvation history. At the wooden crucifixion stake, sin’s problem was remedied.
Adam chose disobedience to God’s will at a living tree; Jesus succeeded in obedience to divine will on a dead tree (cross). Adam tasted forbidden fruit; Jesus denied Himself fruit of the vine [a cup at His last meal]. Selfishly, Adam’s transgression strips dignity (nakedness), trades provision for pain (thorns), and diminishes optimum life. Jesus selflessly took the sinner’s place (Deuteronomy 21:23; Matthew 27:2835; Mark 15:16-24; Luke 23:33-34; John 19:23-24). Naked and crowned with thorns, He pays the redemptive price by offering His life.
Born of a woman (Galatians 4:4), Jesus crushes the tempter’s tyranny at great personal expense (Genesis 3:15). His shed blood provides the covering (Genesis 3:21), clothing believers in His righteousness (Galatians 3:13, Revelation 19:8). He alone does what no one else could do, and He alone provides distinctive hope for eternal life, healing brokenness, and ending rivalry.
Judgment testifies of enslavement to death - because of what happened at Adam’s tree. Yet the innocent, sacrificial Lamb of God took the judgment of nakedness, thorns, and sting of death—and humanity can live because of what happened at Jesus’ tree.
Suspended on nails, love bound Jesus between heaven and earth - He offered His life to once, and for all, deal with sin and its effects.
He nailed sin’s curse to a cross. He nailed it there— for you.
Dr. Rob Debelak is Professor of Bible at Lee University. He has taught at Lee University for 30+ years and is a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. He and his family reside in Cleveland, Tennessee.
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The Best Forms of Exercise for Aging Muscle
by Thomas Morrison
Exercise is vital to a long and healthy life. It boosts your immune system, keeps your mind sharp, helps you sleep, improves your muscle tone, and extends your healthy lifespan. But it has only been in the last 15 years or so that researchers have begun to uncover which exercises or forms of training work best to reverse the effects of aging.
Age Reversal in Humans
There have been many successful studies showing age reversal in animals with caloric restriction and chemical and genetic interventions, but this has never been proven in humans. However, an amazing study came out in May of 2007 in the peer-reviewed journal PLOS One titled Resistance Exercise Reverses Aging in Human Skeletal Muscle. The researchers put older (70 and up) and younger subjects (in their 20s) on a strength training program twice a week for six months. And though the older subjects were 59% weaker than the younger ones when they started, they got 50% stronger over the course of the study and closed the gap to only 38% weaker by the end. That in itself was great, but what was really exciting was the tissue samples taken from the older participants where they tested 596 genes that normally decline in function as we age. What the researchers found was that fully 179 of the genes showed a reversal to levels similar to the participants who were in their 20s! This caused lead researcher, Simon Melov, to state, “We were very surprised by the results. We expected to see genetic expressions that stayed fairly steady in the older adults. The fact that their ‘genetic fingerprints’ so dramatically reversed course gives credence to the value of exercise, not only as a means of improving health, but of reversing the aging process itself.”
What is interesting about this landmark research and the genes they identified to be related to aging is that they are the ones largely involved in driving anaerobic metabolism. In other words, what appears to be a marker for youth, and consequently what gets lost with aging, is the ability to do high-intensity anaerobic work. The kind that is done with strength training.
Another HIIT on Aging
More recently, another study examining not just strength training, but high-intensity interval training (HIIT),
and more moderate exercise (steady-state biking and light weight lifting) was done. This study, published in the March 2017 edition of Cell Metabolism, also enrolled younger volunteers (18-30 year olds) and older (65-80) to take part in the three different exercise styles. And once again, they found that strength training benefited aging muscles— especially in muscle mass and strength, but high-intensity interval training yielded the biggest benefits at the cellular level. When biopsied, these older participants’ muscles had almost 400 genes working differently now, compared to only 19 for those doing more moderate, steady-state aerobics or light-weight lifting. This caused lead author, Dr. Sreekumaran Nair, to state, “It seems as if the decline in the cellular health of muscles associated with aging was ‘corrected’ with exercise, especially if it was intense. In fact, older people’s cells responded in some ways more robustly to intense exercise than the cells of the young did— suggesting it is never too late to benefit from exercise.”
Bottom Line
As counter-intuitive as it would seem, “pumping-iron” and high-intensity interval training where you get your heart rate up to 80% of your max for four minutes or so, catch your breath, and repeat are some of the best ways for even older exercisers to train and maintain their youthfulness.
Thomas Morrison is the Fitness Coordinator and at Bradley Wellness Center in Dalton, GA, where he has served for the past 25 years.
Dust
by Dorothy Teague
This morning while sitting in my recliner having my first cup of coffee, my eyes fell upon the beautiful flower arrangement we received a couple of days ago. The florist had skillfully combined lavender and peach roses, complimented by white snapdragons. But now, after only two days, their colors were already fading and their heads starting to droop. Soon, the petals will begin to fall onto the kitchen table and I will sadly have to dispose of them. I thought about how this is a picture of life. We are beautiful for a little while during our “bloom time” and then we start to fade, becoming a shadow of what we once were. Ecclesiastes 3:11 ESV says, “He has made everything beautiful in its time.” I witnessed this “fading” close up with my son, who had a rare disease. Instead of going forwards, he went backwards until his body could no longer fight the enemy overtaking him. Even though he is no longer with us physically, we know he is safe in the arms of God just beyond the veil.
When my father-in-law came to live with us recently, after his diagnosis of cancer, we thought we would have many more days to share with him, but the disease had taken its toll and he began fading much quicker than we expected. We have gone through the heart-aching steps of wrapping up a life and laying it to rest. We know his body is what we are safely tucking away in the ground until its redemption (I Thessalonians 4:16 KJV … and the dead in Christ will rise first …). The essence of him, his spirit, is now walking with the Father in Heaven. Genesis 3:19 KJV says, “For dust you are and to dust you shall return.” Ecclesiastes 12:7 ESV explains, “The dust returns to the earth as it was, and the spirit returns to God who gave it.” We are made of organic matter, flesh and bone, which will decay with the passing of time. But it is God who breathes the breath of life into us and gives us our spirit, which lasts eternally (Genesis 2:7).
There’s a song entitled “Where the Roses Never Fade.” The chorus says, “Here they bloom but for a season. Soon their beauty will decay. I am going to a city where the roses never fade.” Like a flower, we go through the seasons of
life, planted in this world to bloom temporarily, and then we are plucked up and transplanted into our new home to live forever. So, our most important decision in this life is to decide where our home will be for eternity. In Heaven, we will get to live with God the Father and Jesus, our Savior. We will get to be with all our family and loved ones forever, never growing old, never fading away! Talk about a “Happily Ever After”!
But if you don’t choose Heaven, then you are choosing Hell by default. There are two dates on our gravestones: birth and death. The dash in between is the time given to us to make the choice of where we go next after this life. “Blessed are they that do His commandments, that they may have the right to the tree of life and may enter in through the gates into the city” (Revelation 22:14 KJV).
Dorothy Teague is a Tennessee native, who resides in McMinn County with her husband, Lewis, on their farm. After
Gò0 dNews for Everyone Rejoicing Anyway
by Zebbie Brewster
Psalm 118:24 KJV says, “This is the day which the Lord hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.”
This has always been one of my favorite verses. You could break the verse down and let it speak to your heart. God is our creator and all good and perfect gifts come from Him.
James 1:17 KJV says, “Every good gift and every perfect gift is from and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning.”
Talk about the perfect gift giver. That is Him. He gives us the gift of life for He knows us even before we are born. We are fearfully and wonderfully made.
Psalm 139:13-14 KJV says, “For thou hast possessed my reins: thou hast covered me in my mother’s womb. I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvelous are thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well.”
Just ask any new parent about their new baby and they have the most beautiful baby in the world. The miracle of life only comes from God. He created us in love to honor and glorify Him. A day comes and goes so swiftly like a weaver’s shuttle.
Job 7:6 KJV says, “My days are swifter than a weaver’s shuttle, and are spent without hope.”
James 4:14 KJV says, “Whereas ye know what shall be on the morrow, for what is your life? It is even a vapour, that appeareth for a little time, and then vanisheth away.”
The Bible teaches us to number our days so we can apply our hearts unto wisdom.
Psalm 90:12 KJV says, “So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom.”
Making wise decisions is so very important. Pray that God will help you know His plan for your life. My husband and I are not good travelers. Even with MapQuest we can still get lost on our journey. That is the reason we try to stick to traveling 2 and 4-lane roads. Sometimes those exits are too hard to get to on the interstate. It seems we can get turned around so easily. Then on the road, there can be a detour and that would really mess us up. Out of sheer
urgency we would even stop and ask directions. Sometimes that would help if you are familiar with the roads.
Back to the day being made by God, when was the last time you got to see a sunrise or sunset? In the mountains of Northwest Georgia, it can be quite breathtaking at all the bright colors the sky takes on. My husband and I were talking yesterday about how the longest day of the year will soon be here in June. After that, the days will start getting shorter again. This year has just flown by! I teasingly said that they would be putting up Christmas decorations soon!
I didn’t take time to watch the sunrise this morning as the skies were cloudy. I did look out the front door to see my cat eating her breakfast. I was thankful for that, as yesterday she was having a puny day. She did not even want to get out and come and greet me.
I had also gone for a test yesterday and they were not able to finish it. Hopefully I will be hearing from my doctor about rescheduling it. I told my husband as we were leaving that everything happens for a reason and I was just going to have to trust God with this.
I can truthfully say that I was not doing too much rejoicing when they could not complete my test. I know that I will have to keep holding on to God’s promises. He can be trusted as He has proven to be faithful to me and I praise Him for that!
Zebbie Brewster resides in Summerville, Georgia. She is an active member at Perennial Springs Baptist Church.
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Dalton Church Directory
Assembly of God
Christian Fellowship Assembly
3656 Chattanooga Road, 30755
706-280-7594
The Sanctuary 515 Reed Rd NW, 30720 706-270-2088
The Healing Center Church 515 Reed Road, 30720 706-229-9456
Baptist
Abundant Life Baptist Church 811 J and J, 30721
706-278-5289
Antioch Baptist Church 1205 Antioch Road, 30720 706-278-1305
Beaverdale Baptist Church 2496 Beaverdale Rd NW, 30721 706-259-7089
Calvary Baptist Church 2115 Chatsworth Rd, 30721 706-278-6324
Carolyn Baptist Church 2305 Cleveland Highway, 30721 706-259-8142
Centerpoint Baptist Church 420 Centerpoint Drive SE, 30721 706-277-2100
Christ Reformed Baptist Church 1378 Dug Gap Rd, 30720 706-226-3026
Concord Baptist Church 1054 Hopewell Rd, Cohutta 30710
706-694-8618
Cove Baptist Fellowship Church 461 Carbondale Rd SW, 30721 706-277-3484
Crown View Baptist Church 502 West Tyler St, 30720 706-278-7422
Deep Springs Baptist Church 1660 Beaverdale Rd NE, 30721 706-259-3255
Dug Gap Baptist Church 2031 Dug Gap Rd, 30720 706-278-2377
Eastbrook Baptist Church 204 Hill Rd, 30720
Eastside Baptist Church 913 East Morris St, 30721 706-278-8553
Eleventh Avenue Baptist Church 2550 South Dalton Bypass, 30722 706-278-7020
Emmaus Baptist Church
4268 S. Dixie Rd, 30735 706-483-5251
First Baptist Church
802 Kenner St, 30721
706-226-9681
First Baptist Church of Dalton 311 North Thornton Ave, 30720
706-278-2911
Grace Baptist Church
2049 Lower Kings Bridge Rd, 30721
706-537-6884
Good Hope Baptist Church 2525 Lake Francis Rd, 30721
706-259-3719
Grove Level Baptist Church 2802 Cleveland Highway, 30721
706-259-8519
Good Samaritan Baptist Church 3137 Cleveland Rd, 30721
706-259-7239
Gospelway Baptist Church
336 Jupiter Cir, 30721
706-278-1424
Grace Baptist Church
2049 Lower Kings Bridge Rd, 30721
706-537-6884
Harmony Baptist Church
187 Lower Dawnville Rd, 30721
706-226-5521
Harvest Baptist Church
3986 Cleveland Hwy, 30721
706-694-8951
Hill Crest Baptist Church
1901 Cityview St, 30720
706-279-1267
Hopewell Baptist Church 3527 Airport Rd, 30721
706-226-5987
Hopewell Baptist Church Cohutta 810 Baldwin Rd, 30710
706-280-8286
Kinsey Drive Baptist Church 2626 Kinsey Drive,30720
706-277-3505
Lakeshore Park Baptist Church 12 Crescent St, 30720
706-275-6050
Liberty Baptist Church 506 South Pentz St, 30720
706-226-5535
Lindsey Memorial Baptist
706-673-7650
3503 Lindsey Memorial Rd. Rocky Face, Ga. 30740
Macedonia Baptist Church
1355 Dawnville Rd NE, 30721
706-259-9220
Maple Grove Baptist Church
347 Maple Grove Rd, 30721
706-483-6300
McFarland Hill Baptist Church
307 Brickyard Rd, 30721
706-277-5521
Mount Rachel Baptist Church
332 Haig Mill Lake Rd, 30720
706-278-5192
Mount Ridge Baptist Church
1401 M L King, Jr. Blvd, 30721
706-278-0335
New Hope Baptist Church
900 Roan St, 30721
706-226-2093
New Hope Baptist Church
706-673-8050
2105 Tunnel Hill-Varnell Road
Tunnel Hill, GA 30755
New Life Baptist Church
2620 Old Grade Rd, 30721
Northwest Georgia Baptist Church
222 North Pentz St, 30720
706-463-3490
Olivia Baptist Church
1817 Guy St, 30720
706-278-3507
Pine Grove Baptist Church
4004 Airport Road, 30721
706-264-8630
Poplar Springs Baptist Church
897 Poplar Springs Rd, 30720
706-259-8727
Reformation Baptist Church
244 N. Hamilton St, 30720
706-314-8711
Rocky Face Baptist Church
1544 Rocky Face Railroad St, 30740
706- 226-5751
Salem Baptist Church
1448 Pleasant Grove Dr, 30721
706-259-7045
South Dalton Baptist Church 498 Lakemont Drive, 30720 706-278-4946
Shiloh Baptist Church
2014 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, 30721 706-226-5981
Temple Baptist Church 2310 South Dixie Hwy, 30720 706-226-6785
Tunnel Hill First Baptist Church 706-673-2085
202 South Cherry Street
Tunnel Hill, GA 30755
Valley Baptist Church 2907 Old Rome, 30720
Welcome Hill Baptist Church 2772 E Welcome Hill Circle, 30721 706-278-0368
Whitfield Baptist Church 2134 Dug Gap Rd, 30721 706-278-6776
Bible
Fellowship Bible Church 2044 Dug Gap Rd, 30720 706-278-6269
Catholic
Saint Joseph’s Catholic Church 968 Haig Mill Lake Rd, 30720 706-278-3107
Christian
First Christian Church 1506 Dug Gap Rd, 30720 706-278-7244
Church of Christ
Central Church of Christ
515 N. Tibbs Rd, 30720 706-278-8051
Riverbend Church of Christ 2218 S Riverbend Rd, 30721 706-226-0819
Church of God
Church of God of Union Assembly 2311 South Dixie Rd, 30720 706-275-0510
City View Church of God 3688 Chatsworth Hwy, 30721 706-226-6686
Crosspointe 2681 Underwood Street 30721 706-278-2649
Lifegate Church 2744 Cleveland Highway, 30721 706-259-0016
Valley Brook Church of God 1474 Mineral Springs Rd, 30720 706-279-3296
Community
Church on the Hill 1035 Abutment Rd, 30721 706-278-9208
Community Fellowship Church 409 North Fredrick St, 30721 706-278-3204
Freedom Community Church 908 Elk Street, 30720 706-463-2690
The River Community Church 2410 Cleveland Hwy, Suite 112, 30721
678-314-7994
Rock Bridge Community Church 121 W Crawford St, 30720
Episcopal
Saint Mark’s Episcopal Church 901 West Emory St, 30720 706-278-8857
Jehovah’s Witnesses
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses 1309 Applewood Drive, 30720 706-529-0192
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses 1817 Dug Gap Rd, 30720 706-270-0156
Latter-day Saints
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 610 Shugart Rd, 30720 706-278-5295
Lutheran
Christ the King Lutheran Church 623 S Thornton Ave, 30720 706-278-3979
Methodist
Bethel AME Church
620 Spring Street, 30720 706-226-2714
Bethel Methodist Church 123 Bethel Church Rd, 30721 706-278-3309
Dalton First UMC 500 South Thornton Ave, 30720 706-278-8494
Fairview Church 1735 Riverbend Rd, 30721 706-996-5057
Five Springs Methodist Church 2823 Five Springs Rd, 30720 706-277-3928
Mineral Springs UMC 4079 Airport Road, 30721 706-517-0200
Mt. Vernon UMC 597 Lafayette Road Rocky Face, GA 30740 706-673-4667
Refuge Christian Fellowship 4040 South Dixie Highway, 30721 762-268-1684
Pleasant Grove Methodist 2701 Cleveland Highway, 30721 706-259-3141
Trinity UMC 901 Veterans Dr, 30721 706-278-4042
Varnell Church 3485 Highway 2 Cohutta, 30710 706-694-8023
Wesley Chapel UMC 808 Jamestown CT, 30721 706-270-2331
Nazarene
First Church of the Nazarene 2325 Chattanooga Rd, 30720 706-278-8428
Grace Church of the Nazarene 1111 Nelson St, 30721 706-278-1171
Non-Denominational Abundant Life Bible Church
901 Chester Road, 30721
706-270-9733
Bridging the Gap Ministries
514 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, 30721
706-277-7575
Dalton House Of Prayer
897 College Dr, Conference Rm 3, 30720
706-915-6545
Dawnville Community Church 1409 Dawnville Rd NE, 30721
706-259-5342
Good Neighbors Church 910 South Thornton Ave, 30720
706-226-0846
Gospel Light Tabernacle
804 Sheridan Ave, 30721
Grace Fellowship Ministries 620 N Glenwood Ave 2&3, 30721
706-280-1375
Northwest Christian Fellowship
272 Main St, Varnell, GA 30756
706-694-9830
Refuge Christian Fellowship
4040 S. Dixie Hwy, 30721
706-280-1233
Relentless Worship Center 210 Robinwood Dr, 30721
706-313-1129
River of Life Church of Dalton
2919 East Walnut Ave, 30721
706-965-6683
Saint James Overcoming Church 400 North Fredrick St, 30721
706-278-0319
Tunnel Hill Community Church
706-673-4022
121 North Varnell Road
Tunnel Hill, GA 30755
Pentecostal
Iglesia de Dios Pentecostal Fuente de Agua Viva
1007 Underwood St, 30721
706-278-4963
La Senda Antigua 308 East Matilda St, 30720 706-270-8826
True Gospel Pentecostal Church 109 South Henderson St, 30721
706-278-5696
Shadow Ridge Worship Center 122 Wheat Drive Varnell, GA 30721
706-280-4546
Presbyterian
ChristChurch Presbyterian 510 South Tibbs Rd, 30720 706-529-2911
First Presbyterian Church 101 S. Selvidge St, 30720
706-278-8161
Grace Presbyterian Church 2107 Threadmill Rd, 30720
706-226-6344
Salvationalist
Salvation Army 1109 N. Thornton Ave, 30722
706-278-3966
Seventh Day Adventist
3 Angels Hispanic SDA
701 E Morris St, 30721
706-618-1182
Dalton Hispanic SDA 112 W Long St, 30720
706-275-0523
Dalton SDA Church
300 South Tibbs Rd, 30720 706-226-2166
Chatsworth Church Directory
Baptist
Blue Ridge Primitive Baptist Church
706-517-9849
134 Hyden Tyler Road
Chatsworth, GA 30705 US
Calvary Baptist Church
706-695-7747
Highway 225 North
Chatsworth, GA 30705 US
Center Hill Baptist Church
706-695-7988
65 Berry Bennett Road
Chatsworth, GA 30705 US
Cisco Baptist Church
706-695-9270
Highway 411 North
Chatsworth, GA 30705 US
Cool Springs Baptist Church
4330 Holly Creek Cool Springs Road
Chatsworth, GA 30705 US
Fellowship Baptist Church
706-695-2626
4396 Highway 52
Chatsworth, GA 30705 US
First Baptist Church
706-695-2112
121 West Market Street
Chatsworth, GA 30705 US
Flat Branch Baptist Church
706-695-2663
3443 Highway 286
Chatsworth, GA 30705 US
Free Hope Baptist Church
706-695-3717
4176 Highway 76
Chatsworth, GA 30705 US
Holly Creek Baptist Church
706-695-8522
422 Holly Creek
Chatsworth, GA 30705 US
Liberty Baptist Church
4221 US-76, Chatsworth, GA 30705 US
Little Consauga Baptist Church
706-517-5733
1100 Sugar Creek
Chatsworth, GA 30705 US
Maranatha Baptist Church
706-695-6330
Highway 225 South
Chatsworth, GA 30705 US
Mount Pisgah Baptist Church
706-517-8944
2309 Old Highway 411
Chatsworth, GA 30705 US
New Hope Baptist Church
706-517-3089
1273 New Hope Road
Chatsworth, GA 30705 US
New Prospect Baptist Church
706-629-9521
7629 Highway 225
Chatsworth, GA 30705 US
Old Fashion Baptist Church
706-695-5420
885 Ben Adams Road
Chatsworth, GA 30705 US
Open Air Ministries
706-386-484
1058 Mtn Crest Dr.
Chatsworth, GA 30705 US
Prayer Baptist Church
706-624-9216
10859 Hwy. 225 South
Chatsworth, GA 30705 US
Shinning Light Baptist Church
706-517-1739
801 North 5th Avenue
Chatsworth, GA 30705 US
Smyrna Baptist Church
706-695-5815
1913 Smyrna Church Road
Chatsworth, GA 30705 US
Spring Place Baptist Church
706-695-5532
441 Highway 225 South
Chatsworth, GA 30705 US
Total Praise Baptist Church
706-695-6441
1461 Greeson Bend Rd, Chatsworth, GA 30705 US
Zion Hill Baptist Church
706-517-5913
Highway 225 North
Chatsworth, GA 30705 US
Bible
Grace Bible Church
2599 Leonard Bridge Rd.
Chatsworth, GA 30705 US
Church of Christ
Woodhaven Church of Christ
706-847-7400
508 West Peachtree Street
Chatsworth, GA 30705 US
Church of God
Chatsworth Church of God
706-695-9388
Highway 411 South
Chatsworth, GA 30705 US
Central Community Church
706-695-4242
60 Pine Hills Drive
Chatsworth, GA 30705
Spring Place Church of God
706-695-8000
717 Tibbs Bridge Road
Chatsworth, GA 30705 US Full Gospel
Faith Worship Center
706-695-6866
189 Hyden Tyler Road
Chatsworth GA 30705
House Of Prayer
616 Jenkins Road
Chatsworth, GA 30705 US Methodist
Casey Springs
7250 Chastworth Highway South
Chastworth, GA 30705
Center Valley Methodist Church
706-971-4646
5394 Highway 225 North
Chatsworth, GA 30705 US
First Methodist Church
706-695-3211
107 W Cherokee Street
Chatsworth, GA 30705 US
Fullers Chapel UMC
2144 Fuller’s Chapel Rd
Chatsworth, GA 30705 US
Spring Place UMC
706-695-5143
Po Box 248
Chatsworth, GA 30705 US
Non-Denominational
Smyrna Gospel Tabernacle
784 Smyrna Church Road
Chatsworth, GA 30705
The Church of God of the Union Assembly at Chatsworth, GA
706-695-7335
Highway 52 Alternate
Chatsworth, GA 30705 US
Liberty Tabernacle
706-517-3140
2196 Smyrna Church Road
Chatsworth, GA 30705 US
Living Word Christian Fellowship 706-695-5005
960 Cherokee Drive
Chatsworth, GA 30705 US
New Beginnings Ministries
706-695-6067
646 Floodtown Road
Chatsworth, GA 30705 US North Gate Church
706-548-4967
7727 Highway 225 South
Chatsworth, GA 30755 US Tabernacle of Praise 706-517-0377
1435 Leonard Bridge Road
Chatsworth, GA 30705 US Wings Of Faith Ministries
706-695-1527
1122 North Holly Drive
Chatsworth, GA 30705 US Pentecostal
Victory Tabernacle
706-517-1458
355 Ellijay Street
Chatsworth, GA 30705 US A Place to Worship
706-517-8568
259 Old Landfill Rd
Chatsworth, GA 30705 US Presbyterian
Sumach Presbyterian Church
706-695-4773
2089 Sumach Church
Chatsworth, GA 30705 US Seventh Day Adventist Hispanic Adventist Church of Chatsworth 706-264-4299
88 North Park Drive
Chatsworth, GA 30705 US
Seventh-Day Adventist Church 706-517-5124
1115 Highway 52
Chatsworth, GA 30705 US
John Norman, MD
Specializing In:
Arthroscopic Surgery; Joint Replacements of the Knee and Hip; Surgical & Nonsurgical Treatment of General Orthopedic Conditions, Sports Related Injuries & Pediatric Injuries
Jim Lashley, MD
Fellowship Trained in Orthopedic
Spine Surgery
Specializing In:
Surgical & Nonsurgical Treatment of Injuries to the Back, Neck & Spine; Surgical & Nonsurgical Treatment of General Orthopedic Conditions & Sports Related Injuries
Mitch Frix, MD
Fellowship Trained in Sports Medicine & Arthroscopic Surgery
Specializing In:
Arthroscopic Surgery;
Joint Replacements of the Shoulder & Knee; Surgical & Nonsurgical Treatment of Sports Related Injuries
Nick Reed, MD
Fellowship Trained in Sports Medicine & Arthroscopic Surgery
Specializing In:
Arthroscopic Surgery of the Hip, Knee, & Shoulder
Joint Replacements of the Shoulder
Surgical & Nonsurgical Treatment of Sports Related Injuries
Mike Wilson, MD
Specializing In:
Arthroscopic Surgery;
Joint Replacements of the Knee and Hip; Surgical & Nonsurgical Treatment of General Orthopedic Conditions & Sports Related Injuries
D.J. Goss, DO
Fellowship Trained in Orthopedic Foot & Ankle Surgery
Specializing In:
Arthroscopic Surgery of the Foot & Ankle; Joint Replacements of the Foot & Ankle; Surgical & Nonsurgical Treatment of Sports Related Injuries of the Foot & Ankle
