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Looking for Jesus in All the Wrong Places
by Chaplain Filip Brunner
The first time anything was created. The first time we learn about God and the first time we learn about the man who will bruise the head of the serpent.
“And I will put enmity between thee and the woman, and between thy seed and her seed; it shall bruise thy head, and thou shalt bruise his heel” (Genesis 3:15 NIV0.
So who is this person? When will he get here to set things right?
We are not told outright, but consider this, is it possible that Eve had the idea that the serpent’s head bruiser would come through her and that in her lifetime?
“And Adam knew Eve his wife; and she conceived, and bare Cain, and said, I have gotten a man from the LORD” (Genesis 4:1 KJV).
“And Adam knew his wife again; and she bare a son, and called his name Seth: For God, said she, hath appointed me another SEED instead of Abel, whom Cain slew” (Genesis 4:25 KJV).
It is evident from verse 25 that Eve believed that the savior of the world would come immediately. Unlike us, God is not limited by time and He does not work on our timetable. So, the “seed of the woman” comes through the virgin in Nazareth “in the fullness of time.”
My reconciliation with God rests on His shoulders, not on mine. The proverb: “when the student is ready, the master appears” is true. It is not when I found Jesus but when Jesus found me.
Now that we understand “when” is Jesus, let us turn to “where” is Jesus. At times, it is possible that Jesus is not where we expect Him to be. My aunt and uncle were under the impression that because they lived in a Christian country that they were by default Christians. But, how does that stack up?
When Jesus was a boy, Mary and Joseph went to Jerusalem for the annual Passover. On the way back, Jesus stayed in Jerusalem in the temple. When they finally noticed that Jesus was not with them, they
returned to Jerusalem. Just like any good parent would ask: “We looked everywhere for you, where have you been?” The answer Jesus gives may seem rude: “And he said unto them, How is it that ye sought me? wist ye not that I must be about my Father's business?”
(Luke 2:49 KJV).
Jesus is where He needs to be, not where we suppose Him to be.
Lastly, let’s understand where Jesus is “not.”
After the crucifixion, the body of Jesus is placed into a tomb carved out of stone and a round stone was placed in front of it. It is sealed and guarded. In the morning, some women come to the tomb but the body of Jesus is gone. An angel asks: “Why seek ye the living among the dead?”( Luke 24:5b KJV).
Jesus is not in the grave. He is alive!
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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Growing up, did you ever hear someone tell you, “Enjoy this while you can, because it won’t be like this forever,” or maybe, “Childhood is a short season; don’t rush it,” or the very popular one, “Be thankful for what you have because you’ll never know when you may lose it”? All of these sayings are becoming more and more real to me as each day passes.
My name is Zach Gray. I am a student-athlete at Lee University and have recently been given the privilege of interning at Hughes Retirement Group. I have played for three years on the Lee University Men’s Basketball Team. Playing college basketball has taught me that success isn't determined by one great play, but rather is built through consistent preparation, discipline, and the ability to stay focused on long-term goals. Those same principles are just as relevant in becoming a retirement advisor.
At Lee, Coach Smith creates each practice plan based on the specific needs of our team that day. Therefore, every practice has a purpose. Both individually and as a team, you spend countless hours developing skills, studying opponents, and preparing for situations that may or may not happen in the future. I’ve learned that retirement planning works in a very similar way. The decisions people make today—such as saving consistently, managing risk, and creating a financial strategy—can determine their opportunities years down the road.
Basketball also reinforces the importance of teamwork. No championship team is built around one player. Success comes from trust, communication, and everyone working toward a common objective. Becoming an advisor works in a very similar way. I’ve learned that being honest and trustworthy with your clients can go a long way.
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Basketball also teaches resilience. Every season includes setbacks—a tough loss, an injury, or a game where the outcome wasn’t in your favor. The best teams don't let one bad game or practice define their season. They learn, adapt, and keep moving forward. Financial markets can be similar. There will always be periods of uncertainty and ups and downs. However, reassuring your clients on a personal level, explaining that they are in good hands and that one down market day isn’t the defining factor in their investments, is very important.
Perhaps the greatest lessons I have carried from athletics are consistency and accountability. Coaches expect players to be prepared, dependable, and committed to continuous improvement. As a senior this year, I am maturing into my final and most important role as a leader for my team. I want to bring those same expectations to my profession by striving to provide thoughtful guidance, ongoing education, and personalized service to every client I work with.
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Adventures from Camp Rockmont: Leading My First Hike
by Abdiel Medina
Reflections from Day 18: June 12th, 2025
I spent my summer as a counselor and outdoor survival skills instructor at Camp Rockmont in Black Mountain, North Carolina. Each day was a blessing and an adventure, pushing me out of my comfort zone and closer to God. On Day 18, I led my first hiking trip with a group of 12 campers. The boys ranged from elementary to middle schoolers. I was assisted by one of the staff members, “Zamp,” as we took the group to the John Rock Trail Loop, in the Pisgah National Forest in North Carolina.
I was nervous; it was my responsibility to keep everyone safe and make the hike a fun experience, but I refused to allow fear to control me (2 Timothy 1:7). Instead, I focused on the excitement of getting to adventure in nature while growing as a leader. I was also encouraged to have Zamp assist me. He has experience with leading kids on hikes.
The hike to John’s Rock was no easy feat for the campers. The route I planned was over five miles and 1,000+ feet of elevation gain. I completed the route alongside some of the staff a few days prior to leading my group of boys. Although we were young men of vigor, even we were worn out!
As anticipated, the first couple miles were tough for the campers. There were occasional breaks for water and rest, but the guys were fighting an uphill battle… literally! They had to hike two miles uphill before we reached our lunch destination. With every step we took, they grew in frustration, hunger, and a desire to quit.
Like a football coach rallying his team’s spirits to victory, I gave a speech to hype up my campers’ spirits. I told my guys about the time I ran the Cleveland Half Marathon (13.1 miles) and how my endurance was
tested. When I hit mile 10, I felt completely exhausted, but I stayed focused and kept pushing forward, one step at a time. I refused to quit, and completed the race much quicker than I expected.
I looked at my group and shouted, “Are we going to quit?!”
“NO!” The boys screamed.
After their shout of grit (and water and a snack to refuel) we kept pushing forward. They were rewarded with a beautiful mountain overlook. My campers learned a valuable lesson from the hike: how to stay positive and persevere amidst hardship.
The campers learned in one hike what God had been teaching me all summer as a camp counselor: It’s these moments of discomfort that allow for dependence on God, discovery of one’s potential, and deeper enjoyment and appreciation of the gift of life.
(Thessalonians 5:16-18).
The Christian Journey is filled with countless moments of discomfort and incredible mountaintop experiences. The question is, like the campers, will you choose to keep pushing forward when challenges come your way?
Philippians 3:13-14
ESV: “Brothers, I do not consider that I have made it my own. But one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead, I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.”
Abdiel Medina is a servant of God. He enjoys reading, writing, and running. He is in the Chattanooga Fellows Program.
The Power and Blessing of Prayer
by Karen D. Jeffery
Prayer is one of the greatest gifts God has given His people. Through prayer we speak with our Heavenly Father, seek His guidance, give thanks, and ask for His help. The Bible teaches that God hears the prayers of those who sincerely call upon Him.
The Lord invites us to come to Him in prayer. In the Bible, we read:
Matthew 7:7 KJV: “Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you.”
This verse reminds us that God wants His children to come to Him with their needs. Prayer is not complicated—it is simply talking to God with faith and trust.
Pray About Everything
God tells us that we should pray about every situation in our lives. Whether we are worried, thankful, or in need, we can bring it all to Him.
Philippians 4:6 KJV: “Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.”
When we pray with thanksgiving, we acknowledge that God is in control and that He cares deeply for us.
The Example Jesus Gave
Jesus Himself showed us how to pray. His disciples asked Him to teach them, and He gave them a beautiful pattern for prayer.
Matthew 6:9–13 KJV:
“After this manner therefore pray ye:
Our Father which art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in Heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread.
And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil:
For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.”
This prayer teaches us to honor God, ask for His will, seek daily provision, ask forgiveness, and ask for His protection
God Hears the Prayers of the Righteous
The Bible assures us that God listens to those who seek Him sincerely.
James 5:16 KJV: “Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.”
This verse reminds us that heartfelt prayer is powerful and meaningful in the eyes of God.
Pray Without Ceasing
Prayer should not be something we do only occasionally. God desires that we live in continual fellowship with Him.
1 Thessalonians 5:17 KJV: “Pray without ceasing.”
This means we should keep our hearts open to God throughout the day, speaking to Him, thanking Him, and trusting Him in every moment.
Prayer strengthens our relationship with God and brings peace to our hearts. When we pray, we place our trust in the Lord who loves us and cares for every detail of our lives. No matter what we face, we can always turn to Him in prayer.
Jeremiah 33:3 KJV: “Call unto me, and I will answer thee, and shew thee great and mighty things, which thou knowest not.”
May we always remember that prayer is a blessing, a privilege, and a powerful connection with our Heavenly Father.
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!”
Changing Plans, Changing Me
by Dr. Bobbye Jo Davidson
The Lord not only changes our plans; He often changes us in the process. I vividly recall a spring quarter in college when I elected educational courses because two professors were outstanding in their field. Even though I enjoyed their classes, my plans were settled. In the ‘50s, the job opportunities for women were limited to secretary, teacher, employment at the mill, and marriage. Since I had done well in my business classes, I chose to be a secretary. I certainly would not become a teacher!
One day that spring quarter, the education professors asked me to stay after class. I could not think of anything I had done wrong, so I stayed. They asked if I had ever considered teaching. Very politely I responded with “No, ma’am.” They told me they both thought I would be a good teacher. It certainly was a compliment. By the next week, they had found an opening not far from Georgia State College for Women and set up an interview for me.
I was majoring in business with a minor in biology and headed to a position with the Centers for Disease Control in Atlanta after graduation in August.
Arranging my schedule to be off work and absent from my classes, I would drive to the small town near Augusta. I remember it was a beautiful, sunny April day. I smiled as I drove the 75 miles to the teaching interview. Yes, the very one who had said she would never be a teacher!
Purposely arriving a little early, I drove around the town. It was very neat, clean, and similar to my hometown. I liked it instantly. The churches were important to me. People downtown seemed relaxed and friendly to each other. Subconsciously, I was impressed.
At the high school, I parked. The principal was watching for me and greeted me when I hit the first step to enter
the school. Teachers were very friendly as I met them going down the hall to his office. I liked that everyone was friendly and greeted me warmly. I was changing but didn’t realize it at the time.
The principal did a good job summarizing the reason why they were late getting a teacher. The current teacher had just found out she was pregnant and wanted to stay home once the baby arrived. She would just be finishing the year.
He gave me an ample description of what would be expected: six classes, hall duty, etc. One teacher, who had been there many years, interviewed me and approved. A couple of students “just happened by” and I met the co-captains of the football team. They were very polite. They gave their positive opinions to the principal.
By then, I was very interested as I learned about the teacherage, a two-story brick home on the edge of campus that was rent-free, except for utilities, for teachers. “SOLD,” I thought to myself.
I left town that afternoon with a contract explaining how I would have to go to night school and summer school to get certified for teaching. With that, I dismissed my pursuits of the CDC and the big city of Atlanta. God had changed my plans and His plans were better for me. He continued to open doors for me. I loved teaching.
Yes, now at 89 years young, I recall that beautiful, sunshiny April day and how I smiled as I drove the 75 miles to and from a teaching interview. It seems that God not only changed my plans, He changed me!
Dr. Bobbye Jo Davidson, known to most as Jo, lives in Rome, Georgia. She enjoys writing and sharing about Jesus. She became a teacher without intending to be. She’ll write about that adventure soon. Stay tuned for more in future issues!
Soportar para Reinar
Por Nathan J. Bonilla
"Acuérdate de Jesucristo, resucitado de los muertos, descendiente de David, según mi evangelio, en el cual sufro penalidades, hasta prisiones a modo de malhechor; pero la palabra de Dios no está presa. Por tanto, todo lo soporto por amor de los escogidos, para que ellos también obtengan la salvación que es en Cristo Jesús con gloria eterna. Palabra fiel es esta: Si somos muertos con él, también viviremos con él; Si sufrimos, también reinaremos con él..." — 2 Timoteo 2:8-12 (RVR1960)
Perseverando en la Fe
En la segunda carta de Pablo a Timoteo, encontramos un poderoso mensaje de perseverancia y fe inquebrantable. Pablo escribe desde la prisión, consciente de que su ejecución está cerca, pero sigue enfocado en una cosa: el evangelio de Jesucristo. Aunque físicamente encadenado, su espíritu y misión permanecen firmes. Su perseverancia en el sufrimiento, mientras continuaba predicando a Cristo hasta el final, es un ejemplo atemporal para todos los creyentes. Las palabras de Pablo nos recuerdan que, aunque enfrentemos pruebas y dificultades, la Palabra de Dios no puede ser silenciada ni restringida—nunca está presa.
El coraje y la resistencia de Pablo nos enseñan que nuestra fe no se trata solo de mantenernos firmes en los buenos tiempos, sino de soportar las dificultades. Así como Pablo sufrió por el evangelio, nosotros también estamos llamados a mantenernos firmes en nuestra fe, sin importar los desafíos. Se nos promete que si soportamos, reinaremos con Cristo. Esta perseverancia no se trata de esperar pasivamente o simplemente sobrevivir; es una perseverancia activa, llena de fe, manteniendo nuestros ojos en Jesús, incluso cuando las tormentas rugen a nuestro alrededor.
Aprendiendo de William Tyndale
Una historia inspiradora de perseverancia en la fe es la de William Tyndale, el erudito y teólogo inglés que tradujo la Biblia al inglés en el siglo XVI. La misión de Tyndale era simple: hacer accesible la Palabra de Dios al pueblo común, muchos de los cuales no podían leer latín, el idioma en el que la iglesia mantenía la Biblia en ese tiempo.
La determinación de Tyndale para traducir la
Biblia fue recibida con intensa oposición por parte de las autoridades religiosas y políticas. Obligado a esconderse, vivió como un fugitivo, siempre huyendo. A pesar de la constante amenaza de encarcelamiento y muerte, no se rindió. Tyndale finalmente logró imprimir su traducción del Nuevo Testamento en 1526, pero pagó el precio más alto. Traicionado y capturado en 1535, fue ejecutado por herejía al año siguiente.
Sin embargo, al igual que Pablo, los esfuerzos de Tyndale no pudieron ser detenidos. Su trabajo sentó las bases para futuras traducciones de la Biblia al inglés, incluyendo la famosa Versión King James. La vida de Tyndale es un testimonio del poder perdurable de la Palabra de Dios y del llamado a perseverar frente a la abrumadora oposición. Su valentía y sacrificio nos recuerdan que, incluso en los tiempos más oscuros, la verdad de Dios no puede ser silenciada.
Las Palabras Finales de Pablo: Un Llamado a la Perseverancia
Mientras Pablo escribe a Timoteo en sus últimos días, sus palabras llevan el peso de alguien que ha corrido la carrera de la fe hasta el final. Le recuerda a Timoteo que "se acuerde de Jesucristo, resucitado de los muertos". Este es el núcleo del evangelio y la esperanza que nos da la fuerza para soportar. Pablo es claro al afirmar que su sufrimiento, incluso estando encadenado como un criminal, no es en vano. Soporta por el bien de otros, para que ellos también puedan experimentar la salvación en Cristo.
El mensaje de Pablo a Timoteo es uno de aliento: "Si sufrimos, también reinaremos con Él." Esta promesa se aplica a todos nosotros. Perseverar no es un camino fácil, pero es esencial para recibir la recompensa final: reinar con Cristo en Su gloria eterna. Pablo experimentó dificultades inimaginables—azotes, encarcelamientos, naufragios y más—pero su fe permaneció firme. Su vida es un profundo testimonio del poder de la perseverancia en Cristo.
Perseverando en Nuestras Propias Vidas
El llamado a perseverar no es solo para Timoteo o para figuras históricas como Pablo y Tyndale—es para cada uno de nosotros. Hoy en día, muchos de nosotros enfrentamos luchas que, aunque diferentes, requieren la misma fe y perseverancia. Ya sea una dificultad
nuestros ojos en Él, somos empoderados para seguir adelante, sabiendo que las luchas de esta vida presente son temporales y no se comparan con la gloria que nos espera en la eternidad.
Conclusión: La Esperanza de Reinar con Cristo
La carta de Pablo a Timoteo concluye con una poderosa certeza: "Si sufrimos, también reinaremos con Él." Esta no es solo una esperanza lejana—es una promesa para todos los creyentes. A medida que navegamos los desafíos de la vida, podemos tener ánimo al saber que Cristo ya ha ganado la victoria, y a través de Él, somos más que vencedores.
Así como Pablo soportó el encarcelamiento y Tyndale enfrentó la muerte por el evangelio, nosotros también
estamos llamados a mantenernos firmes, confiando en que nuestra perseverancia nos llevará a la recompensa eterna. Seamos alentados por sus ejemplos y recordemos que, sin importar lo que enfrentemos, la Palabra de Dios permanece libre, Sus promesas son verdaderas y nuestra esperanza en Cristo está segura.
pesado, recordemos las palabras de Pablo: "La Palabra de Dios no está presa." Que esta verdad nos fortalezca para perseverar, sabiendo que a través de nuestra fidelidad, reinaremos con Cristo en la gloria eterna.
Pensamiento Final:
Él; si sufrimos, también reinaremos con Él" (2 Timoteo 2:11-12). Esta es nuestra esperanza—a través de la perseverancia, compartiremos la victoria de Cristo y reinaremos con Él para siempre. Mantengámonos firmes, sabiendo que la Palabra de Dios siempre prevalecerá y Sus promesas nunca fallarán.
The Blood of Jesus Traced Through the Bible: New Testament
Books
by Kenneth E. Ware, MDiv
Gospels
Matthew – The blood is seen in the crucifixion of Christ (Matt. 27:27-44) Crucified Blood
Mark – The blood in the covenant poured out for many (Mark 14:24) Institutionalized Blood
Luke – The blood-sweat of Jesus Christ (hemohydrosis), falling down upon the ground (Luke 22:44) Agonized Blood
John – The blood is seen in the teachings of Christ who said “eat My flesh…drink My blood” (John 6:52-55). Identified Blood
History
Acts – The blood of Jesus was preached by Peter at Pentecost (Acts 2:14-46). Realized Blood
Pauline Epistles
Romans – The blood of Jesus was put on public display as a propitiation for our sins. It Justified the Saints of God. (5:9). It Satisfied the Wrath of God. (3:25).
1&2 Corinthians
• The blood is seen in the Lord’s Supper (1Cor.11:25). Symbolized Blood
• The blood is seen in the Last Adam (1 Cor.15:45).
• The blood is seen in Jesus’ death, reconciling the world to Himself (2 Cor. 5: 13-15, 19-21).
Galatians – It is the blood of Jesus that sets us free (Gal.5:1).
Ephesians – The blood of Jesus is what broke down the wall between Jews & Gentiles (Eph.2:13).
Philippians – The blood of Jesus was proclaimed while Paul was in Roman custody (Phil. 1:15-17).
Colossians
• The blood of Jesus made us alive together with Him, and cancelled out our sin debt.
• By the blood of Jesus our sins have been nailed to the cross (Col. 2:13,14).
• We have peace with God through the blood of His cross (Col. 1:20).
1 & 2 Thessalonians – The blood of Jesus is proclaimed in the gospel of God (1 Thess.2:2-9; 2 Thess.1:8; 2:14).
The Blood of Jesus Traced Through the Bible: New Testament Books
Continued from previous page
1 & 2 Timothy – The blood is seen in the One Mediator between God and men (1 Tim.2:5).
Titus – It is the blood that redeems us from every lawless deed (Titus 2:14).
Philemon – The blood is seen in the forgiving master and the redemptive work of Christ who paid our sin debt and reconciled us to God (Phlm. 1:10-18).
Hebrews
• The blood of Christ is better than the blood of Abel, better than the blood of goats, calves, & bulls (Heb.9:7-14; 12:24).
• It is because of the blood we have the remission of our sins (Heb. 9:22).
General Epistles
James – It is the blood that heals the sick (James 5:13).
1 & 2 Peter – The precious blood of Christ is unblemished & spotless (1 Pet.1:19).
1, 2, 3 John
• The blood is seen in the three witnesses; the Spirit, the water, & the blood (1 John 5:8).
• The blood purifies us from the power and pollution of sin (1 John 1:7).
Jude – The blood is seen in the One who is able to keep you, Jesus Christ (Jude 1:1, 21, 24).
Prophecy
Revelation – The blood is seen in Jesus Christ, clothed w/a robe dipped in blood (Rev. 19:13).
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Kenneth E. Ware, M.M., M.A.B.S., M. Div. a graduate of Temple Baptist Seminary, is Pastor of New Sholar Avenue Baptist Church in Chattanooga, Tennessee. He’s also a Christian Writer and an Expository Bible Teacher at Samford University Ministry Training Institute (MTI). He and his wife, Tonia, have been married 29 years.
"The Crucifixion" by Jacques Callot
ALighthouse Personal Care Homes: Where Care Meets Compassion
s our loved ones age, many of us are forced to take a serious look at senior care options. When living at home is no longer safe or the best option for a spouse, parents, relative, or friend, it is hard to know what the right choice is or where to even start looking. Along with the heavy weight of figuring out what to do, feelings of guilt can be the icing on the cake. One out of three people are affected by someone we care about being diagnosed with a form of dementia. According to the Alzheimer's Association, the number of people requiring more care than can be safely provided at home is increasing rapidly.Right here in Dalton, GA, we are truly blessed to have incredible care options in the heart of our community.
When living at home is no longer the safest option, Lighthouse Personal Care Homes offers exceptional support through its Walnut Creek and Southern Haven locations. Both communities were the very first personal care homes in the United States to be recognized as Positive Approach to Care Designated Communities by founder Teepa Snow and remain the only designated options in NW GA. Snow, a world-renowned educator and advocate for senior care, crafted stringent requirements for senior care facilities to qualify for designation. This includes a specific training curriculum and demonstrated techniques to support residents living with dementia.
At Walnut Creek, a boutique senior care home located on Walnut Ave., care extends far beyond meeting basic needs. The dedicated and specifically trained team provides personalized care support designed to help residents live with joy, dignity, purpose, and peace of mind. Every aspect of the community is thoughtfully designed with comfort, safety, and well-being in mind, creating an environment where residents can enjoy a fulfilling and enriching life. Because aging can rob our loved ones of independence and dementia symptoms affect who they once were, the residents at Lighthouse Personal Care Homes are glowing in the joyful moments of the day-to-day. You may have seen Walnut Creek residents joining the fun at Dalton’s annual
Christmas Parade (last year, resident Carl S. stole the show as the Grinch on Lighthouse Personal Care Homes' Whoville float). Needing specialized care does not mean exile from the community you are proud to be a part of; it just means needing specialized support to stay involved.
"What truly sets Lighthouse Personal Care Homes apart is its commitment to intimate, relationshipcentered care. With smaller home environments and low resident-to-caregiver ratios, staff members have the opportunity to truly know each resident, their routines, preferences, life stories, and individual needs. This personalized approach allows caregivers to provide not only exceptional physical care but also meaningful emotional support, creating a sense of comfort, belonging, and family that larger facilities often cannot replicate," says Executive Director Whitney Thomas. "We are more than a care facility. We are a home where compassion guides everything we do, and every resident receives the dignity, respect, and individualized attention they deserve." Nestled in the beautiful landscapes of Northwest Georgia, Walnut Creek offers a unique blend of elegance, comfort, and professional care. It is a place where every need is met with kindness, every staff member becomes an extended member of the family, and every resident is encouraged to thrive. It truly is a boutique senior living community!
Elevating Compassionate Care:
A True Home Away from Home
Walnut Creek and Southern Haven provide 24-hour care with one of the industry's lowest resident-tocaregiver ratios. This commitment ensures residents receive personalized attention and meaningful connections with their caregivers every day. Unlike larger institutional facilities, Lighthouse Personal Care Homes combines quality care with professional oversight and heartfelt service.
While each home is staffed by a dedicated house manager (pictured on the cover), activities coordinator (pictured on cover), trained caregivers, and an administrator, Lighthouse prides itself on having the ambassador role (pictured on cover). The founders of Lighthouse Personal Care Homes recognized the importance of a dedicated leadership role to learn and connect the resident’s individual physical, mental and emotional needs and specifically train all staff using industry-leading skills and techniques to better support the resident and the staff members. “Through understanding and better training, we all have better outcomes: residents, care staff, families and the community as a whole. It doesn’t mean we will not experience any challenges along the way, but it does mean that we are all better equipped to have more moments of joy and less challenging moments as we navigate helping people living with dementia” says
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founder Dana Robinson, RN. Ongoing staff education, Positive Approach to Care techniques, and a culture rooted in compassion ensure residents receive the highest level of support possible.
The residents of Walnut Creek enjoy the warmth and familiarity of a real home, something larger facilities often struggle to provide. They experience comfortable accommodations, delicious home-style meals by the chef, housekeeping services, fun activities, coordinated care with the resident’s medical team, and individualized personal care, all delivered with heart. Families also appreciate the cutting-edge technology keeping their loved ones safe with wandering, fall, and incontinence monitoring technologies. Lighthouse uses technology that predicts UTIs before symptoms occur, alert care staff when incontinent briefs need to be changed, and other technology monitored changes that can even warn of depression risks.
When it comes to caring for a loved one, families want more than just assistance with daily tasks. They want the peace of mind that comes from knowing their loved one is genuinely known, valued, and cared for. At Lighthouse Personal Care Homes, intimate care means building meaningful relationships with each resident, understanding their unique preferences, routines, and life experiences. This personalized approach creates a warm, family environment where loved ones receive not only exceptional care but also the dignity, companionship, and compassion they deserve.
Here at Walnut Creek we care about keeping your loved ones safe
We are PAC certified and use Teepa Snow’s Positive Approach to Care philosophy & techniques with progressive technology to provide our clients with the utmost dignity and safety.
Lighthouse’s motto of ‘When creating moments of joy is at the heart of everything we do, excellent care and loving relationships just come naturally’ is truly felt the moment you walk through the doors.
To learn more about Walnut Creek or Southern Haven, explore available services, or schedule a personal tour, contact our leadership team at (706) 225-2550. Additional information can be found at lighthousepch.com or by emailing info@lighthousepch.com. Visitors are also welcome to schedule an appointment and tour the communities. Your journey toward peace of mind, dignity, and fulfillment can begin today. Let Lighthouse at Walnut Creek be the beacon that illuminates this next chapter of life for you and your loved one.
Contact:
Phone: (706) 225-2550
Email: info@lighthousepch.com
Address: 1115 W. Walnut Avenue Dalton, GA 30720
Caring for the Whole Person
What does it mean to care for the whole person? For many people, health means diet, exercise, or doctor visits. Others focus only on their spiritual lives. Yet the Bible never separates the two. God cares about every part of our lives, including our physical health.
The apostle John expressed his concern for both spiritual and physical well being when he wrote, “Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all things and be in health, just as your soul prospers” (3 John 2 NKJV).
I appreciate the balance found in that verse. John expresses a desire for both spiritual and physical well being. While our relationship with God is our greatest need, our physical health affects how we think, work, serve, and care for those around us. God is interested in more than preparing us for eternity. He also cares about how we live today.
Unfortunately, many families in our community are struggling with health challenges. Diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, and other chronic illnesses affect people of all ages. Many are looking for practical steps they can take to improve their health and quality of life.
The good news is that there are practical things we can do to improve our health. Education, encouragement, and healthy habits really can make a difference. That is why programs like Dinner with the Doctor matter. The program is free and open to everyone in our community, making practical health education available to anyone who wants to learn.
One of the unique strengths of the program is the involvement of licensed, certified physicians and healthcare practitioners from the Dalton community. Attendees receive an informative health presentation from medical professionals who share practical, evidence based principles designed to help prevent and, in some cases, even reverse the chronic diseases that affect so many people today. The emphasis is helping people prevent disease whenever possible and showing how healthy lifestyle choices can make a meaningful difference. The presentations are easy to understand and focused on steps people can begin applying right away. Following each presentation,
attendees have an opportunity to participate in a question and answer session and ask health related questions directly to local medical experts.
In addition to the educational presentation, attendees enjoy a healthy plant based meal and receive free recipes they can take home and use in their own kitchens. The goal is not simply to share information. It is to help people make small changes that can lead to better health over time.
There is also something special about sharing a meal together. Conversations begin. Friendships form. People discover they are not the only ones facing health challenges. They find encouragement from others who are trying to make positive changes in their lives.
As Christians, we believe that caring for people involves more than simply talking about spiritual things. Jesus cared for people where they were. He fed the hungry, healed the sick, and met practical needs. His example reminds us that caring for others includes caring about their well being.
Better health rarely happens all at once. It usually comes one choice at a time. A healthier community is built the same way. My prayer is that programs like Dinner with the Doctor will continue to bring health, hope, and healing to our community, helping people take positive steps toward healthier lives.
Jesus said, “I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly” (John 10:10 NKJV). While He was speaking about far more than physical health, His words remind us that God desires what is best for His children. My prayer is that more people in our community will experience the abundant life Jesus offers, both today and for eternity.
by Pastor Nathaniel Oregon, Dalton Seventh-day Adventist Church
Nathaniel Oregon, M.A., serves as pastor of the Dalton Seventh-day Adventist Church in Dalton, Georgia. He holds a Master of Arts in Pastoral Ministry from Andrews University and is passionate about helping people grow in their relationship with Jesus through biblical teaching, discipleship, and community engagement.
A Penny for God’s Thoughts
by Bill Silvers
My wonderful wife of 41 years, who was a nurse and is now retired, once brought home a penny with a cross in it that she had received from one of her patients at the hospital. She handed it to me, and although it was a thoughtful gift from the patient through her, I myself didn’t give it much thought at the time. I placed it on the kitchen island and walked away.
The next morning, I might have glanced at it as I passed by on my way to work. But then, as I walked past it again the following morning, something made me stop. I picked it up, and the moment it touched my hand, I knew that God had a plan and a purpose for me, and that this penny with the cross was somehow part of it.
I prayed to God for guidance and direction on the path He wanted me to take. With God leading the way, He first led me to Steve Petty, a retired Methodist minister who sold the pennies with the cross for just one penny each, believing it wasn’t right to profit from them. In 2014, Steve sent 30,000 of these pennies to Green Berets Special Forces in Afghanistan. By 2019, he had punched out his nine-millionth penny, continuing to create millions more since then, all for God’s glory, not his own.
The next week, I ordered 500 pennies and was thrilled when they arrived. Throughout this journey, God placed people in my path to help me reach the purpose He had planned. The first person He sent was Pastor Tamlyn Collins from Chatsworth First Methodist Church – an amazing woman of faith. With God and her prayers, along with her guidance and support, we were on our way.
I was also blessed with a wonderful group of ladies from the church who took on the meticulous task of attaching each penny with a little cross to business cards with printed messages. Their quiet service and dedication reflected hearts willing to work behind the scenes, trusting that God would use even the smallest act for something greater.
We included messages such as:
• “I am the One Cent by Jesus to tell you that God loves you.”
• “Jesus is the One Cent by God to pay for our sins and mistakes by dying on the cross and rising again.”
• “It makes C-E-N-T-S to follow Jesus. Have a blessed day.”
We also included the poem by Vera Mae Thomas, entitled “I Carry a Cross in My Pocket.”
As the pennies were shared, I was reminded repeatedly that this wasn’t about me, or even about the penny. It was about obedience. It was about planting seeds and trusting God to do what only He can.
To date, we have shared over 20,000 pennies with the cross.
“I planted the seed, Apollos watered it, but God has been making it grow. So neither the one who plants nor the one who waters is anything, but only God, who makes things grow.” (1 Corinthians 3:6-7 NIV)
Bill Silvers from Ellijay, Georgia, began running competitively at age 81. He runs to the glory of God!
Who You Know
by Garrett Nudd
We’ve all heard people say, “It’s not what you know; it’s who you know.” I used to find that concept offensive, but that was usually when I was on the outside looking in. Truth is; when it comes to faith, it’s not what you know; it’s who you know. Faith isn’t about knowledge and power, authority and confidence. Faith is about connection, trust, belief, and commitment. Are you connected where it matters? Are you connected to who matters?
In the early days of my career as a photographer, we lived in a small, 1950s bungalow in the old College Park neighborhood of Orlando. We met with clients in our home. We’d sit at the dining room table and talk about their wedding. We couldn’t afford a nice studio, and we didn’t have the wall space for lots of samples of our work, just a handful of modest 11x14s, nicely matted and framed. But that’s when I realized that more important than a beautiful studio with carefully appointed decor was the ability to listen to someone and genuinely do my best to connect and to understand their vision for their wedding. I learned what questions to ask that would help the bride realize I was the best choice to photograph her wedding. And I learned when to stay quiet (90 percent of the time) and when to speak (only 10 percent of the time).
Over the years I’ve been blessed to mentor other photographers. And most often I would spend the majority of their time listening to them tell me about all the great things they were doing. All the while, I would take mental notes of things to add or refine in my own business. And usually, they would leave thanking me for my time and input and being so generous with everything I had shared. And every time, I’d walk away shrugging my shoulders because all I had done was listen and affirm them.
Success in life doesn’t come from talking about how great you are. Success comes from talking about how great others are, encouraging them, cheering them on, and only when appropriate, making it clear how you fit into the picture. I hope I’m making it clear that you can help someone else be even more successful and still achieve MORE THAN yourself. Your MORE THAN is never limited by someone else’s MORE THAN. There is no ceiling!
Each of us has insecurities. We aren’t as smart, aren’t as talented, aren’t as tall, aren’t as good looking, aren’t as confident, aren’t as wealthy, aren’t as connected, aren’t as creative, aren’t as ________ (fill in the blank). There will always be someone who has something you don’t, but similarly, you have something unique that no one else has.
In my career as a photographer, I’ve worked with people of extreme material success and fortune. And more times than not, they were filled with so much love and graciousness and were true examples of MORE THAN. More often than not, they minimize or downplay their own successes and are eager to contribute to the success of others. Remember, when God gives you MORE THAN, He expects you to give MORE THAN so that others can experience MORE THAN too.
Yes, being a successful photographer is less about the photographs and more about enthusiasm and authenticity. But then, so is everything in life.
How is your enthusiasm level these days? Are you building a life that’s authentic to your dreams, desires, or callings? Are you listening more than speaking? If so, you are well on your way to MORE THAN!
This excerpt from Garrett’s book, MORE THAN Discovering How Your Story Reveals God’s Beautiful Truth About You, is adapted to our format and used with permission.
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• Lymphedema (swelling in arm, leg, head/neck)
• Various in ammatory and arthritic conditions
• Vestibular therapy
• LE stroke rehabilitation
• Neck and back pain
• Total joint replacements
• Sprains and strains
• Muscle weakness
• Balance de cits
• Leg or arm pain
• Parkinson’s treatment
• Multiple post-surgical conditions
• Common sports injuries
Occupational Therapy Conditions treated
• Multiple post-surgical conditions of the upper extremity
• Stroke Rehabilitation
• Hand, elbow, or shoulder pain and weakness
• Tennis elbow/Golfer’s elbow
• Carpel tunnel syndrome
• Arthritis
• Functional capacity evaluations
• Overuse injuries
• Arm and hand fractures
We partner with physicians to deliver thoughtful, evidence-based care that helps patients return to the activities that matter most.
August in Appalachia:
GARDEN-FRESH TOMATO PIE
By August, the Smoky Mountains are lush with life. The fireflies are fewer, but the cicadas sing louder. The sun lingers just a little less each evening, and the garden— faithfully tended all summer long—starts to show off its full glory. That’s when the tomatoes finally reach their prime. Not just red, but ruby, juicy, warm from the vine. If you’ve ever tasted a tomato in August, you know: it’s not just food—it’s a gift.
In mountain kitchens, August tomatoes don’t go to waste. Sliced and salted on sandwiches, simmered into sauces, or eaten with nothing more than a sprinkle of pepper, they’re the stars of every meal. But one of the most beloved—and perhaps most underappreciated— ways to use them is in a Southern Tomato Pie.
This dish is pure Appalachian creativity: a buttery pie crust filled with layers of thick-sliced garden tomatoes, fresh herbs, and a cheesy, creamy topping that bakes into a savory custard. It’s humble and rich, rustic and refined all at once.
Tomato pie is best served fresh but can be eaten cold the next day—if there's any left. It’s a dish that tastes like sunshine and soil and Southern hospitality, all baked into one golden slice.
Whether it’s the centerpiece of a light supper or a side at a Sunday potluck, tomato pie is a delicious reminder to savor the gifts of the season—because just like summer in the mountains, ripe tomatoes don’t last forever.
Southern Tomato Pie
Ingredients:
1 9-inch pie crust (homemade or store-bought), pre-baked
4–5 medium ripe tomatoes, sliced ¼-inch thick
1 teaspoon salt
½ cup chopped sweet onion
¼ cup chopped fresh basil
1½ cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
½ cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard (optional)
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 375°F.
Lay the sliced tomatoes on paper towels and sprinkle with salt. Let them sit for 20–30 minutes to draw out moisture. Pat dry.
In the pre-baked crust, layer tomatoes, onion, and basil. Repeat until filled.
In a small bowl, mix cheddar, mozzarella, mayonnaise, and mustard if using. Spread the mixture evenly over the top of the pie.
Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until bubbly and golden on top.
Let cool 10–15 minutes before slicing. Serve warm or at room temperature.
These Are the Things
(A poetic letter to my younger selves)
by Rev. Chris Mullis
When I think back over the years… There are a few things I wish I’d known. So God whispered, “Write yourself a letter.”
These are the things I would write to me, When the road seemed long and I couldn’t see. Grace is stronger than regret, Love’s a gift—don’t forget. You’re never alone, even when you feel weak. These are the things I would write back to me.
Hey kid, you’re ten with your heart wide open, You think all God wants is rules unbroken. But it’s not about being perfect— It’s about learning to trust. Ride bikes, play ball, and climb trees But don’t forget quiet time down on your knees.
Now you’re 21, chasing dreams, life’s moving fast, Rushing toward tomorrow, forgetting the past. You don’t know you’re a leader or your worth, But God’s been guiding you since birth. You’re not lost—you’re learning to be free.
Just breathe. Just live. And just believe.
You’ve got a house full of children at 33, And you carry more than most people can see. You're building things more precious than gold— Even when you feel tired and old. Don’t trade peace for striving and stress, God loves you as you are—no more, no less.
At 40, you’re feeling the weight of those years, Wrestling joy and weariness, hopes and fears. But don’t you see? God’s still writing your story. It’s not about you—it’s about His glory. There’s more ahead than you’ve left behind, So live with grace, and take your time.
These are the things I would write to me, When the road seemed long and I couldn’t see. Grace is stronger than regret, Love’s a gift—don’t forget.
You’re never alone, even when you feel weak. These are the things I would write back to me.
Yes… these are the things I would write back to me.
Rev. Chris Mullis is an ordained minister in the Global Methodist Church with a Masters of Divinity from Candler School of Theology at Emory University. Pastor Chris’s ministry has spanned twenty years and four different churches in Georgia. Chris recently moved to Jackson, GA, to serve Stark Methodist Church.
The Way Home
by Dorothy Teague
There’s a TV series that’s currently playing about a family who lives on a farm with a magical, teleporting pond. The granddaughter accidently falls into the pond and discovers that she can go back in time! Throughout the episodes, the granddaughter, along with her mother, discover family history, which explains how their present-day family came to be. But family secrets and past sins are also revealed. Often, it seems as though they will not be able to return to their own time because of being in a time and place where they don’t belong. This reminded me of the parable of The Prodigal Son in Luke 15:11-32.
A man had two sons and the younger one wanted his inheritance early. The father graciously gave it to him
and the son proceeded to go a long distance from home. There he squandered all the money by indulgent and sinful living. Soon, he had nothing and was forced to get a job feeding pigs. There was a famine in the land at the time and the young son was starving, to the point of hungering after the very food he was giving the pigs. Luke 15:17 KJV says: ” …and when he came to himself he said, ‘How many servants of my father’s have bread enough and to spare, and I perish with hunger!’
How many times do each of us veer off the right path that God has set us on to go our own way in sin? But God patiently waits on us to come to our senses and return home. The prodigal goes on to say that he will go and tell his father that he realizes he has sinned against heaven and against his father. At that moment, his heart is in a place of humbleness and contrition, and he purposes in his heart to make it right with his father. As we move through the story, we find that as the son got close to home and the father saw him, the father ran to him and embraced him. Verse 21 records that he followed through on what he purposed in his heart to do and that was to ask the father for forgiveness. The father not only forgives him, but throws a party in his honor to welcome him back home into the fold.
The father in this parable is our Heavenly Father and the wayward son is all of us! We all stray away from God at times and go into a distant land of sin. But God, who is a God of unconditional love, is always waiting with open arms to welcome us back home!
However, we must come to ourselves, have a repentant heart and ask God to forgive us. Isaiah 53:6 KJV tells us that “ALL we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned everyone to his own way…”
We are a lot like sheep. We aren’t too smart and we get lost and meander off the trail!
Yet, the Great Shepherd leads us back into the way we need to go to get back home. John 14:6 KJV reminds us that He is the ONLY way to get home. “I am the way, the truth, and the Life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” He IS our home and He is the ONLY way to get to our final Home in Heaven one day!
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Then Came Amalek
by Dr. Rob Debelak
Part 1 of 3: Bold Beginnings (Exodus 17:8)
Over four centuries passed (Genesis 15:13-16).
Abraham’s family line endured bitter bondage under a harsh taskmaster. Slavery in Egypt ended, and deliverance meant freedom from these oppressors (Exodus 14:13). On their journey now to meet God at Sinai, a new nemesis emerges.
Encountering the Narrative
Then came Amalek
Out of nowhere, the Amalekites were the first to assault Israel (17:8; Numbers 24:20). The aggressor’s name (“valley dweller”) is mentioned as a prominent grandson of Esau (Genesis 36:12,16). Scripture does not record the reason for their unprovoked attack; however, given the (early) family tension between Esau and Jacob, coupled with descriptions of brutality throughout history, possibilities range from territorialism to pure hate. Suggested by the narrative origins of questionable spirituality (Genesis 25:19-34; 27:41; Deuteronomy 25:19), the Amalekites display a sordid resume of violent behavior (Numbers 14:45; Judges 6:3,33, 7:12; 10:12; 1 Samuel 15:2, 30:1; Psalm 83).
And fought with Israel
Tactically, the Amalekites preyed upon the stragglers, targeting the weak and the vulnerable located at the rear of the ranks (Deuteronomy 25:17-19). In a famous battle, Joshua and the Israelites engage the marauders (Exodus 17:9). Adjacent to the battlefield, Moses ascends an elevation, holding his staff high. While the staff is raised, the Israelites prevail; when Moses’ arms tire, the staff lowers and the enemy gains advantage. Assisted by Aaron and Hur, Moses’ arms are supported, and the Israelites are victorious (Exodus 17:9-13). Worship follows, and giving credit to God,
Moses commemorates the event by naming the altar, “The LORD is my banner” (17:15). The battle was over, but the war had just begun.
At Rephidim
This initial victory over the Amalekites came with a grave warning. Without honor, they attacked Israel while she was at Rephidim (“resting places”); a desert station diminished in resources – a setting where God’s all-sufficiency is uniquely displayed. In flagrant disregard for the Almighty (Deuteronomy 25:19), this enemy dared to touch the apple of God's eye. Commensurate with Genesis (15:13-16) and holding them accountable for their injustice, God emphasized in verbal and written record how the Amalekites were slated for severe judgment (Exodus 17:14-16).
Engaging the Message
Select features from this episode of Israel's journey bear out the details of a people who had experienced deliverance. Their rescue culminated in the shedding of the Passover lamb’s blood. Obediently, the Israelites passed through the waters on the way to a new life of freedom. The gift of a home, the Promised Land would be their inheritance, but an engagement with the Giver precedes the blessing of the gift.
ROBINSON A Treasure
The journey is not always easy, but it is always necessary. Living in a fallen world, oppositional forces are at work to prevent the people of God from worshiping. These adversarial elements have one goal in mind: to destroy God's people. Without warning, the assault is launched, aiming at vulnerabilities, capitalizing on weaknesses, and coming at the least expected moments. Gratefully, God’s chosen are not left to fend for themselves. He is present in the fray. He provides godly leadership and intercessory support to see His flock to victory. Each step along the path is a reason to express thankful devotion. Their journey depicts the walk of faith for people of all generations.
The dogged determination of resilient conviction responds without compromising God’s values. He emphasized that this foe would return. By telling His followers in advance, the Almighty calls His people –then, and now - to a holy, vigilant, unwavering faith.
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.
"Aaron and Hur Holding Up Moses' Arms" by Albert Wolff
Compassion of A Common Man
by Douglas Baynes
During the Civil War in 1862, Union Captain Robert Ellicombe was with his men near Harrison’s Landing in Virginia. The Confederate Army was on the other side of a narrow strip of land. The night was dark. With no moon, not a shadow was cast. The mournful cry of a soldier mortally wounded cut through the night as he lay somewhere on the land between them. Not knowing if it was friend or foe, Captain Ellicombe decided to risk his life and bring the stricken soldier back to behind the Union lines for medical treatment. Crawling through the gunfire of the enemy, the Captain finally reached the wounded man and began to pull him to his encampment. Finally reaching his own lines, in the dim light of their camp, he discovered that it was actually a Confederate soldier, and that the soldier was dead.
Captain Ellicombe was moved by compassion. We can define and recognize compassion as an act of movement. Sympathy would have kept him in the camp, only to be sorrowfully spoken of later.
In the light of the tragedy that has befallen Jamaica from Category 5 level Hurricane Melissa, the story of Captain Ellicombe came to my mind. Every night we are shown the faces of ordinary people doing extraordinary, selfless feats of heroism for those in need. I, for one, am tired, and at times sickened, by the constant stories played out by our local news of shootings or of couples who have taken the life of their own child.
I firmly believe that if we would turn our concerns away from our daily agendas and focus on the needs around us, our communities would become much better. I am by no means the patron saint of “do-gooders,” but I feel compelled to look for ways to be moved by compassion as Captain Ellicombe was. To put forth some action in my life as to make a difference would make an impact if only in small, everyday acts of kindness. It could be an unmerited act of kindness, if you would, such as these:
• I’ll try to find someone to cover with my umbrella on the next rainy day as I leave the grocery store and walk with them to their car.
• If someone needs to get over in my lane, I will slow to let them in. Am I really in that big of a hurry?
• I can push a cart back into WalMart.
• When I park, I park farther out from the door, so maybe the closest parking spaces can go to someone who cannot walk as well as I can.
It is wonderful to see how everyday folks put their own safety aside in a moment of crisis and put themselves in harm's way to aid others. I feel blessed to live in an area where tidal waves and hurricanes are not much of a real threat, but could the wave of everyday complacency be washing at our feet?
Over and over, we see Jesus was not moved to sympathy, but to compassion. Sympathy is feeling pity for someone’s hardship, while compassion is a deeper feeling that includes a desire to act, to end that suffering. Jesus healed all the sick who were brought to him. When He taught them for a long afternoon, He fed them all, so they could make it home that night. Christ was compassion embodied.
Back to the Civil War account, Captain Ellicombe lit a lantern. Suddenly he caught his breath and went numb with shock. In the dim light, he looked upon the face of the dead Confederate soldier. It was his very own son! The young man had moved South to study music. When the war broke out, he joined the Confederate Army, never writing home to tell his father.
The following morning, broken-hearted, the father asked his superiors to give his son a full military burial, despite his enemy status. His request was partially granted. The Captain asked if the Army band would play a funeral hymn, but that request was denied since he was a Confederate soldier. Out of respect for the father, they did give him one musician. The Captain chose a bugler. In his son’s pocket, the father found a piece of paper that had notes written on it that his son had been writing. He asked the bugler to play them at his son's grave.
This music was and is the haunting melody that we all know today as “Taps,” used at all military funerals.
Who is waiting for our compassion? Somebody’s mother? Somebody’s son? Someone is waiting for you.
Doug and Annie, his wife of 43 years, attend First Baptist Church of Cleveland, TN. He is an author and Annie is a speaker and teacher at various women's meetings. Retired now, they spend their summer months traveling the USA in their RV
"The Battle of Gettysburg" by Paul Philippoteaux
The Importance of Flossing on Heart Health
by Courtney Fox
What is a simple, quick habit you can do to help your overall health and especially your heart health? Train for a marathon? Add oatmeal to your mornings? Eat more broccoli? None of the above: it’s flossing!
If you’re a regular flosser, you probably do so because food gets stuck between your teeth or maybe you notice your gums are more sensitive when you go without flossing. There are also the benefits of having a cleanerfeeling mouth, less bad breath, and a better likelihood of a good report at your next dental cleaning.
Here are some encouraging, interesting, and lesserknown benefits that you’ll be glad to learn:
Adding flossing to your daily routine:
• Removes plaque and food particles that a toothbrush alone can’t reach. Without flossing, you might miss cleaning up to 40% of your tooth surfaces.
• Can help prevent cavities and tooth decay.
• Can lower your risk of stroke and irregular heart rhythms. Ongoing new research with American Heart Association and American Stroke Association has linked flossing with a reduced risk of these.
• Decreases inflammation and occurrence of gum disease.
• Lowers risk of bacteria entering the bloodstream.
• Decreases systemic inflammation, which can damage blood vessels. Bacteria associated with gum disease has been found in fatty deposits that clog arteries and lead to heart attacks.
Did you know?
• Shared risk factors in conditions like heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, and obesity are more prevalent in people with periodontal disease, which is infection and inflammation of the tissue that supports the teeth.
• The American Dental Association recommends flossing at least one time per day, but on average only one-third of the population does so.
So why is this dental habit important to God? Well, honoring the body He blessed us with is in His Biblical instructions to us. We are to value and respect our bodies and treat them with care. He made each of us and formed us in the womb, on purpose with a purpose.
So how can something as simple and mundane as flossing be used to glorify the Lord? If we take care of what He has entrusted to us, our mouths in this instance, we have the potential to live longer, smile more, have significantly less chance of developing health problems and acquiring pain from oral infections, etc.
New research and evidence makes flossing an undeniable healthy habit. Flossing, together with other healthy habits, can prevent stroke or heart disease. It is very much worth incorporating this healthy habit into your lifestyle, no matter your age.
1 Corinthians 6:19-20 reminds us: "Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have from God? You are not your own, for you were bought with a price. Therefore honor God with your bodies."
Your smile has the ability to positively impact many people throughout your lifetime. With the confidence to smile more, because of healthy oral habits and routines, you are sure to see fruit from this labor.
Courtney is a married mother to two daughters and a nurse supervisor. She has completed a half marathon, triathlon, and a full marathon. She encourages you to “LIVE WELL!”
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
706-278-8161
Grace Presbyterian Church 2107 Threadmill Rd, 30720
706-226-6344
First Presbyterian Church
326 Wolfe Street Cohutta 30710 P.O. Box 87
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
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
706-695-4773
2089 Sumach Church
Chatsworth, GA 30705 US
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
