Gò0dNews March 2017
Complimentary
Christian Magazine
DALTON & CHATSWORTH
•
The Whole World Is in God’s Hands p. 14
•
Sharing the Adventure
•
Power of Focus p. 46
p. 32
Bethesda Project Missions
t r a e h tack at No one plans to have a heart attack If you ever experience the symptoms of a heart attack, Hamilton Medical Center’s team of experts are ready for you 24/7. Trust your heart to the #1 hospital for medical excellence in cardiac care in the Northwest Georgia and Chattanooga region.
#1
Cardiac Care
• Accredited Chest Pain Center with PCI • #1 Overall Hospital Care • Board Certified Cardiologists and • #1 in Patient Safety Interventional Cardiologists on Staff for Overall Hospital Care • #1 Cardiac Care (Top 10% in the state) • State-of-the-Art Technology • Individualized Heart Care • #1 Heart Failure Treatment • #1 Interventional Coronary Care
Your heart. Your hospital. Hamilton. CareChex is an information service of Quantros, Inc. CareChex provides clinical, financial, and patient satisfaction findings to consumers, providers, and purchasers of U.S. medical care. Unlike other publicly available hospital quality ratings, CareChex provides a composite evaluation of all components of medical quality including process of care, outcomes of care, and patient experiences. For access to provider quality ratings, visit www.CareChex.com.
Medical Center
706.272.6000 hamiltonhealth.com
About Us
Writers
Angie Parris Carl Corser Danielle Jennings Delaney Walker Dr. Andrew Lee Dr. Christina Oskins Dr. Greg Collins Esmerlda Lee Fernando Alejandro G. Emmanuel Tchoua Irina Miller John Garrod Megan Stockburger Miranda Calfee Nicole Wiley Paulette Lewis Rev. Reagan Marsh Rhiannon Skeen Robert Green Terrie Ruff
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 four beautiful children, Brendon, Kailey, Andrew, and Leah Jean. We live in Cleveland 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!
Sales
Alan Pickard 706-537-2627 alan.goodnews@gmail.com
Design
Caleb Prytherch
Photographer Alan Pickard 706-537-2627
GoodNews Christian Magazine Dalton
Distribution 6000 Monthly
Editor
Emily Bangura Wanda Griffith
Publisher
Matthew and Bethany Ruckman Phone #: 423-503-1410 E-mail: goodnewstn@gmail.com
Website
issuu.com/goodnewsdalton
Letter from the Editor
A
s the school year becomes busier and more challenging, an element of support and encouragement is needed. There are those who bring out the best in everyone they meet. We have all known them—coaches, teachers, parents, and bosses who possess a knack for encouraging and inspiring others to do and be their best. Becoming an encourager doesn’t happen by chance, though. It takes a concentrated effort to keep our communication skills sharp. I read a story of two lumberjacks, a young one and an older one, who raced to see who could cut down the most trees in a single day. When the day was completed, the winner was obvious. The older lumberjack had won hands down. The younger lumberjack could not believe it. “How could you cut down more trees than I did?” he asked. “Every hour I saw you sitting down, while I kept right on cutting. I don’t understand.” The older lumberjack replied, “Every time I sat down, I sharpened my saw. Why didn’t you stop to sharpen your saw?” “I didn’t have time to sharpen the saw,” the younger man said emphatically. “I was too busy sawing!”
Sharpening the saw of encouragement is not just a good idea; it is a Biblical principle: “If you don’t sharpen your ax, it will be harder to use” (see Ecc. 10:10 CEV). In her book, Watch Out! Godly Women on the Loose, Corallie Buchanan makes these opposing, but encouraging statements: “You see limitations; God sees opportunities. You see faults; God sees growth. You see problems; God sees solutions. You see limitations; God sees possibilities. You see life; God sees eternity.” A scripture passage in Luke 6:35-38 is often used when taking offerings and referring to material blessings, but Jesus commands all Christians, “Be ye . . . merciful.” To make sure we get the point, He then spells out four ways to do this: • By not judging others • By not condemning others • By forgiving offenders • By giving and sharing with others. My favorite part of this promise is verse 38: “Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you” (NIV). Try it. I know it works!
Disclaimer All of the content in the GoodNews Christian Magazine is for general information and/or use. Such contents does not constitute advice and should not be relied upon in making (or refraining from making) a decision. Any specific advice or replies to queries in any part of the magazine is the personal opinion of such experts/consultants/persons and is not subscribed to by GoodNews Christian Magazine. The information in GoodNews Christian Magazine is provided on an “AS IS” basis, and all warranties, expressed or implied of any kind, regarding any matter pertaining to any information, advice or replies are disclaimed and excluded. We reserve the right to refuse any advertisement or article we deem inappropriate.
Contents 6
GoodNews from the Pastor’s Desk
6 The Image of the Invisible God
by Dr. Greg Collins GoodNews for Kids
8 Forty Days till Easter by Danielle Jennings
GoodNews on Money Matters
10 “The Borrower is Slave to the Lender”
by Andrew Lee GoodNews for Men
12 If You Don’t Humble, You Will Stumble
by Robert Green
GoodNews for Women
14 The Whole World Is in God’s Hands
by Nicole Wiley
GoodNews for your Taste Buds
16 Going to Granny’s by Angie Parris
GoodNews for Parents
20 The Fight Starts at Home by Rhiannon Skeen
26
GoodNews for Life
22 The Abortion Epidemic by Delaney Walker
GoodNews for Health & Fitness
24 Why Motivation Alone
Can’t Help You Change by Megan Stockburger
GoodNews Cover Story
26 Bethesda Project Missions by G. Emmanuel Tchoua
GoodNews for Teens
30 The Cost of Discipleship by Fernando Alejandro
GoodNews for Couples
32 Sharing the Adventure by John Garrod
GoodNews for Seniors
34 Managing your
Medication: Helpful Tips
by Esmerelda Lee
46
GoodNews for Everyone
36 Here, We Entrust Ourselves to You
by Rev. Reagan Marsh
GoodNews for Everyone
38 From Fear to Faith by Paulette Lewis
GoodNews for Everyone
40 Yeah, But!
by Terrie Ruff
GoodNews for Everyone
42 A Beautiful Relationship Filled with Harmony by Carl Corser
GoodNews from the Physician’s Desk
44 Should I Get the Flu Vaccine?
by Dr. Christina Oskins
GoodNews for Everyone
46 Power of Focus by Irina Miller
GoodNews for Everyone
50 The Teachings of Jesus By Miranda Calfee
Gò0dNews from the Pastor’s Desk
The Image of the Invisible God
When we embrace the nature of God and become the visible image of the invisible God, we are destined for greatness and success in the kingdom of God. by Dr. Greg Collins
O
ne of the greatest tragedies of the twentieth
God. When we are born again, as believers we should
and twenty-first centuries has been the loss
also become the visible image of the invisible God.
of our Christian identity in society within the
Within the body of Christ, or the church, should
United States of America. Modern society has adopted
be the idea or doctrine of forsaking one’s self and now
this idea that we should be part of some global society.
living unto Christ. “I am crucified with Christ: neverthe-
If we were to mention God or some form of symbolism
less, I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life
of national pride, it is seen by many as an expression of
which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son
racism or bigotry. The root of this problem is the ideo-
of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me” (Gal.
logical movement and desire to remove God from every
2:20 KJV). When we fail to die to self, it is impossible to
aspect of society and even from the history of our great
live unto Christ. Here lies the identity problem. Many in
nation. It’s within this movement that we as a nation are
the body of Christ today attempt to live unto Jesus while
slowly losing the heritage and identity given to us by
maintaining their own self and own desires.
our founding fathers. We don’t have time or space to begin to dive into
Knowing who we are in Christ is a great thing, but deeper than that, it’s even more important to know
the deep details of this issue on a national level, but
whose we are. Our ability to succeed, to overcome, to
what it does do is point us to a similar problem within
find peace, hope, and joy is ultimately about the fact that
the church. Many within the church today struggle with
in Christ we are God's children. When we know we are
understanding their own identity that is to be found in
God's children, then we no longer base right or wrong,
Christ. When believers fail to recognize their identity
success or failure, love, mercy, and forgiveness on what
in Christ, we fail to exhibit the attributes and the power
we think. It solely becomes about who God is and the
that Christ has given us. Paul, writing to the Colossians
fact that we belong to him in Christ.
in the first chapter says this of Christ: “He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation” (v. 15 ESV). Christ Jesus is the visible image of the invisible
6 // March 2017
Dr. Greg Collins has served over 20 years in ministry. A graduate of Andersonville Seminary, Dr. Collins’ ministry has impacted thousands of people around the country and world through TV, print and internet outreaches. He also preaches and teaches in many venues and crusades around the world. Most Sundays he can be found in the Pulpit of Faith Worship Center in Chatsworth, Georgia.
SERVICES WE OFFER 24/7 We Have Memberships For Less Than A $1.00 A Day! 706.529.7867 • 1021 Riverburch Pkwy • Dalton, GA
Alzheimer’s Care
Respite Care
Elderly Meal Preparation & Feeding
Incontinence Care
Errands Home Care Services Incidental Transportation Recording Vital Signs
1 MONTH PASS
Companionship Bathing & Grooming Medication Reminders Light Housekeeping & Laundry
1 (706) 979-2273 TenderHeartedCare.com
Gò0dNews for Kids
Forty Days till Easter by Danielle Jennings
W
hat is Ash Wednesday? Ash Wednesday
Lent lasts for the 40 days leading up to Easter not
begins the season of Lent. This year, Ash
counting Sundays. During this time, people usually
Wednesday happens 46 days before Easter
choose something to fast from—whether it be meat,
on Wednesday March 5. During this service, the pastor
video games, social media, or sweets. The idea is giving
will rub ashes in the shape of a cross on your forehead.
up something as a sacrifice leading up to Easter. These
Burning palm branches from the previous years Palm
40 days are days to reflect and confess that we are
Sunday usually creates these ashes. Some people choose
sinners and need God’s forgiveness.
to fast on Ash Wednesday to lead up to the 40 days of fasting that Lent brings.
Ash Wednesday Word Search Word Bank:
Ashes Palms Lent Wednesday Forty days Confession Fasting Cross Forgiveness Christian Sacrifice Easter
8 // March 2017
Danielle Jennings is the director of children’s ministry at Ooltewah United Methodist. She is a graduate of Lee University and is currently working on her master’s degree. Her passion is working with children and helping them succeed.
Highland Acoustic Solutions Sound Engineering, Sound Science
“We Make Your Environment Sound Better” • Apartment/College Dorms • Restaurants • Places Of Worship • Day Cares • Medical Facilities • & Many More!
We Manufacture Specialty Acoustic Products For Commercial, Residential, & Industrial Applications. Special Pricing Available For Non-Profit Organizations
Call: 888.865.0456 • highlandacousticsolutions.net
• We Are A Veteran Owned Organization. • We Honor Your Service. • 100% Made In the USA
2511 Cleveland Highway
Dalton, GA 30721
706.226.1115 LIKE US ON FACEBOOK!
1/2 OFF REGISTRATION FEE Expires: 04-01-17
302 Red Cross Dr. Dalton, GA 706-529-8049 | retrobowlofdalton.com $1 OFF Hourly Rate Church Groups/Group Rate Expires: 04/01/17
1/2 Price Shoes
Church Groups/Group Rate Expires: 04/01/17
“The Borrower is Slave to the Lender” MONEY MATTERS WITH DR. ANDREW LEE
Dr. Andrew Lee is professor of English at Lee University. He also serves as a coordinator for Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University. He and his wife Esmerelda have three children.
A
December 2016 news article describes
including foreign countries. The day may come
how the bankrupt government of Greece
when other countries are able to dictate to the U.S.
decided to award Christmas bonuses to
how our government may spend its money on
thousands of Greek retirees who were described as “low-earning.” That generosity sounds wonderful,
American citizens. But in case I’m being unduly alarmist, let’s try
but the article goes on to describe the displeasure of
another example that might hit closer to home.
the other countries in the European Union who are
Pretend that a relative or friend had asked you for a
providing billions of euros to Greece to bail it out of
personal loan. You have enough cash in your savings
its economic crisis after years of overspending. These
account to make this loan, but it’s a substantial
other countries insist that the Greek government
amount of money to the point that you’re likely to
“should have sought clearance first” before handing
think about this debt every time you see this person.
out Christmas bonuses. What is the lesson to be
But you were willing to make the loan because this
learned? According to Proverbs 22:7, “The rich
relative or friend had a desperate and immediate
rule over the poor, and the borrower is slave to the
need which you felt was legitimate at the time. But
lender.” When one nation is economically dependent
after a few weeks, you notice your “debtor” is posting
on another nation for a “bailout” due to fiscal
on social media about buying new clothes, fancy
irresponsibility, the debtor nation loses some of its
electronics, and taking a nice vacation. Meanwhile, no
sovereign power to decide how to allocate spending
mention is ever made of paying back the loan. How
on its own citizens. Proverbs 22:7 becomes a reality
long would you allow this situation to continue? Debt
on a national scale. Could this ever happen to the
tends to damage relationships, and that is why God
United States? I’m sure I’m not the only one who is
discourages it. Remember Romans 13:8, “Let no debt
alarmed by our national debt of 20 trillion dollars
remain outstanding, except the continuing debt to
(and climbing). This debt is owed to many creditors,
love one another.”
10 // March 2017
Your Bank for Life Your Bank for Life Your Bank for Life Your Bank for Life
www.firstbankofdalton.com
www.firstbankofdalton.com
www.firstbankofdalton.com With four four convenient serve you With convenientlocations locationstoto serve you 118 N. Hamilton St
706-226-5377
www.firstbankofdalton.com 118 N. St 706-226-5377 3075 E.Hamilton Walnut Ave 706-370-4186 With convenient locations to serve you 3075 E. Walnut Ave 706-370-4186 2518four Cleveland Hwy 706-876-5377 2518 Hwy 706-876-5377 785 Cleveland Shugart Road 706-259-4186 118 N. Hamilton St 706-226-5377 785 Shugart Road 706-259-4186 3075 E. Walnut Ave 706-370-4186 With four convenient locations to serve you 2518 Cleveland Hwy Member FDIC706-876-5377 118 Hamilton St 706-226-5377 785N. Shugart Road 706-259-4186
LA BENDICIóN 3075 E. Walnut Ave 2518 Cleveland Hwy R 785 E S Shugart T A U Road R A N
706-370-4186 706-876-5377 706-259-4186
T
“TH E BLESSING”
1402 Walston Ave. Dalton, GA 30720 M-F 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Try Something New & Delicious! TRADITIONAL SALVADORIAN DISHES 706.618.9769 • 706.529.5239 307 Smith Industrial Blvd • Dalton, GA Behind Checkers On Cleveland Hwy
To find out more about RossWoods, call 706-270-9628 today!
At RossWoods, we provide daytime care for adults who require supervision or assistance. Participants are provided with nursing care, bathing, personal care, and nutrition in a homelike setting. Our therapeutic activities give participants a sense of well-being, accomplishment and the opportunity to socialize.
The most affordable choice when home alone is not an option. Serving Whitfield, Murray, Catoosa, Walker and Gordon Counties www.rosswoods.org www.rosswoods.org
Gò0dNews for Men If You Don’t Humble, You Will Stumble
A
“A man is never taller than when he is on his knees.” by Robert Green
ll men are on a path. Every man is going
sins find their root in pride. Pride is destructive and the
somewhere. Walking through the book of
ancient sage tells us that, “Pride goes before destruction
Proverbs, Jesus coaches us in the wisdom we
and a haughty spirit before a fall” (Pro.16:18 RSV). This
need throughout the long and complicate path of our
passage hits men in the gut like a Rocky Balboa flurry of
everyday lives. The book of Proverbs is more than just
body punches.
a cute saying found in a fortune cookie or an upgrade
Proverbs uses stark contrasts to gut check us and
on your life, but a matter of life and death (Pro. 13:14).
offer men alternative paths that lead to life, peace, and
Men, Proverbs is God’s twitter feed with practical help
joy. Pride is pitted against humility, “When pride comes,
for weak guys just like you
then comes disgrace, but with the humble is wisdom”
and me who are stumbling
(Pro.11:2 RSV). Pride is a man’s greatest enemy and
through daily life. He
humility is man’s greatest friend. The irony of pride
invites us on a journey
is that it will eventually humiliate us. Listen, pride is
to explore new paths of
so easy to see in everybody else but so difficult to see
wisdom that rescues us
in ourselves. We don’t naturally see our pride because
from folly and leads us to freedom.
pride feels normal. Men masquerade pride in selfreliance and self-determination. But the humble man
These bite-size
understands that leadership is sustained by surrender.
nuggets of truth are
He also has been taught that surrender is the response
meant not only to be
to brokenness and humility. Simply put, men begin to
memorized, but put
stumble on life’s path and fall when they stop following.
into practice. God
If you want to run your race without stumbling and
used Solomon and
falling over yourself, then learn to go low. Pride will
other wise sages to
eventually trip up every man. Pride is always pushing
funnel His advice
men upward and causing them to look downward with
to the perplexed, His
contempt. However, if you want to go up, you must
mercy for the crushed,
first go down. We lift ourselves up but the son of God
His power for the
stepped down (Phil. 2:6-11). The only price we pay for
defeated, and His
going low is the loss of a foolish ego. So men start your
warning to the proud.
new path of self-humbling today as you follow in the
Let’s be honest, men,
steps of your Savior. If you feel hopeless in your fight
we are proud. Most all of
against pride, be encouraged because we don’t come
our besetting
to Christ because we are humble, we come to Christ because we are proud. Also, don’t forget that this humble God loves us proud sinners.
12 // March 2017
Robert Green leads the Caveman’s Club, an outreach Men’s Ministry of the Westmore Church of God and is the Ocoee Region Area Director for the Fellowship of Christian Athletes.
CHILDREN’S LEARNING CENTER “Where Great Things Begin”
REGISTRATION FOR THE 2017 - 2018 SCHOOL YEAR, OPENS FEB 1ST FIRST BAPTIST OF DALTON 311 N. Thornton Avenue Dalton, GA 30720
706-226-3906 MORNING PRESCHOOL 8:45AM - 11:45AM 3’S Tu-W-Th, 3’S M-F, 4’S M-F
FULL DAY CARE AGES: 3 MONTHS - 4 YEARS 7:00AM - 6:00PM
1117 East Morris Street Dalton, GA 30721 706.226.3595 daltonmarineinc.com
Providing All Your Boating Needs
Gò0dNews for Women The Whole World Is in God’s Hands Pain in this life is inevitable, but with God, that pain becomes manageable.
T
by Nicole Wiley
here was nothing ever written nor spoken that said that life would be easy. Everybody experiences different kinds of pain whether it be an injury, a loss of a family member, or, seemingly the worst, heartbreak. Words that tend to coincide with heartbreak are bitterness and revenge. I think we should change that statistic and instead turn those words into compassion, forgiveness, and above all, unshakeable faith in God. Ephesians 4:31-32 says, “Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. Be kind and and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you” (NIV). There have been instances in my life where I have been wronged, where I felt like I didn’t deserve the things I was being put through. Forgiveness was the key to my triumph over these situations, because when we learn to forgive others like Christ forgave us, we realize that the situation acted in our benefit. After all, God gives His toughest battles to His toughest soldiers. In the fifteen years I have been alive, I can faithfully say that He will never lead you to something you can’t get through. There have also been instances where I have not been wronged, but I felt the aftermath of situations I had no part in. Even here, when I have experienced the worst feeling of heartbreak, forgiveness is key.
14 // March 2017
When we forgive others, and even ourselves, God’s favor is on us 100 percent. If the Creator of the world can forgive us of all of the baggage that we carry around, we can surely show the same forgiveness for ourselves and others. Above all of the things that I have learned from my experience with a broken heart, my unshakeable trust in God is by far the most evident. Through my eyes, I can see the perfect life for me, and I can see what and who will be a part of it. I soon come to realize that my idea of perfect was not at all the right idea. God has protected me from so much potential harm and heartbreak that in everything I do, I must trust His ways over mine. I have certainly experienced this word we call heartbreak, but I’ve also experienced the love that has been sent from above that makes me want to redefine the word heartbreak. My heart may be scarred, but I can tell you ingenuously, my heart can never be truly broken, because I have the everlasting love of God holding it together. “No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us. For I am convinced that neither death nor life, nor angels nor demons, nor things present nor things future, nor powers, nor height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord” (Romans 8:37-39 NIV).
Nicole Wiley is a junior at Cleveland High School who attends First Baptist Church.
The Tractor that Out Weighs, Out Lifts, & Out Pulls the Competition!
DON’T MISS THESE GREAT DEALS! Branson 2400
$187.00 Per Month / $13,483 • 24 Hp • 4x4 • Front Loader
• 4 Year LTD Warranty
2400 Package Deal (Includes: Trailer, Rotary Cutter, Box Blade)
$227.00 Per Month / $16,500 • 24 Hp • 4x4 • Front Loader
• 4 Year LTD Warranty
Branson 3515R
$277.00 Per Month / $19,987 • 35 Hp • 4x4 • Front Loader
• 4 Year LTD Warranty
Branson 4520R
$334.00 Per Month / $24,050 • 47 Hp • 4x4 • Front Loader
• 4 Year LTD Warranty
Reed and Reed Sales
3279 Old Federal Road South • Chatsworth, GA 30705 706.517.8922 • reedandreedsales.com (All prices and Finance Rates are subject to Approved Credit)
Gò0dNews for your Taste Buds
A
Going to Granny’s by Angie Parris
s a little girl, I always looked forward to visiting my Granny and Papaw Morris. There was always something to snack on. Leftover biscuits, fresh radishes from the garden, sugar cookies in the butterfly topped cookie jar or sometimes, a marvelous two layer peanut butter cake could be found sitting there on the kitchen table. Round, layered cakes always seemed so fancy. A yummy cake with peanut butter in the cake and frosting was wonderful. The only thing better was a hug from my granny! Yes, I do love peanut butter!
Cake
2 cups all purpose flour 1.5 cups sugar 1/2 cup shortening 1 cup milk 3.5 tsps baking powder 1 tsp salt 1 tsp vanilla extract 3 eggs 1/2 cup smooth peanut butter
Directions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour two2 nine inch round pans. Mix together the flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside. In a large bowl, cream the sugar and
16 // March 2017
shortening until it is light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating thoroughly after each addition. Add flour mixture alternately with milk, beating just to combine. Stir in vanilla and peanut butter. Pour batter into prepared pans. Bake at 350 degrees for 40 to 45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on racks before frosting.
Peanut butter frosting 2 cups sugar 3/4 cups milk 1/4 cup shortening 1/4 cup margarine 1/4 tsp salt 1 tsp vanilla
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
Directions
Combine sugar, milk, shortening, margarine, and salt. Bring to a rolling boil in a heavy saucepan, stirring constantly to prevent scorching. Once it reaches a boil, let it boil for two minutes without stirring. Remove from heat and add the vanilla and peanut butter. Beat until smooth and quickly spread on layer one, top with the second layer and cover with the frosting. The frosting will set up quickly on the cake, so pour it warm, and smooth it quickly. Enjoy!
Angie Parris is the cafeteria manager for Walker Valley High School here in Bradley County after serving as food service director for 22 years at Broad Street Methodist Church. Angie and Jackie are parents of 4, grandparents of 10—adjusting nicely to their new empty nest!
help you learn more financial assistance benefits programs.
cial Aid you must Federal Student Aid gibility is determined f the student and in y. We recognize that que; therefore, each and is analyzed and sis. The following are Aid programs that Cosmetology offer.
DALTON INSTITUTE DALTON INSTITUTE Esthetics Cosmetology Esthetics Cosmetology
DALTON INSTITUTE
hat the student does to help students pay rant Program is the ogram. These grants cial aid, to which aid deral sources may be
Esthetics Cosmetology
Mission Statement:
Dalton Institute of Esthetics and Cosmetology, with a Christian perspective, will strive to provide our students a complete al aid that must beexperience in the fields of Esthetics, Cosmetology, and educational North Bryman’s Plaza d educational loans North Bryman’s Plaza Nail Technology. We will continuously improve ourselves in order o borrow to pay for to give our students the most effective and best education. We are 100 West Walnut Avenue 100 West Walnut Avenue ter than traditional dedicated to prepare students for employment upon graduation. usually offer lower Suitethe 126 Weterms, believe should126 be current with industry, along Suite epayment docurriculum Dalton, Georgia 30720to with practical training that will give students the confidence lp with the costs of Dalton, Georgia excel to their highest potential. We30720 encourage students 706-278-0065 to strive for excellence. Students are trained to leave our school with a solid www.daltoninstitute.com 706-278-0065 educational diate family memberbackground. By striving to maintain this reputation theon industry, we are committed to continue to cultivate an, or ifwithin you are www.daltoninstitute.com e status,relationships you might with employers, organizations, businesses and alumni act our Financial Aidmutually beneficial and allow us continued excellence in that will be the exciting fields of Esthetics and Cosmetology.
Now Enrolling NewNewStudents! Now Enrolling Students! • Esthetics • Nail Technology • Esthetics • Cosmetology • Esthetics • Instructor Training
• Cosmetology
We Offer Financial Aid To Those Who Qualify!
• Cosmetology • Nail Technology
100 West Walnut Ave. Suite 126 • Dalton, GA • Instructor Training • Nail Technology 706.278.0065 • daltoninstitute.com choosedaltoninstitute@gmail.com • Instructor Training
C-Worth Family Walk-In Clinic
S H A R I N G
G O D ' S
P O W E R
It’s the beginning of a new year, so now is a great time to go ahaead and schedule for your annual physical with labs to make sure everything is in check!
A Great Time To Market Your Home Or Go House Hunting.
Now Enrolling New Students! C A L L M E , I A M H E R E T O H E L P. 2976 Hwy 76 Suites B & C • Chatsworth, GA 706.517.0656 • cworthfamily.net
• Esthetics • Cosmetology • Nail Technology
Walk-ins are always welcome, but appointments are recommended & have priority. We accept most private insurances including Tri-Care, however, we do not take Medicaid or Medicare.
An Experienced Realtor Who Cares Mary Weaver 706.260.0344
1475 US HWY 76, Suite 3, Chattsworth, GA 30705 www.realliving.com/mary.weaver
Dalton Church Directory
Apostolic
The Bridge, An Apostolic Church 715 College Dr, 30720 706-280-0541
Assembly of God
The Sanctuary 515 Reed Rd NW, 30720 706-270-2088 First Assembly of God 508 Sheridan Ave Dalton, GA 30721 706-226-7743
Baptist
Antioch Baptist Church 1205 Antioch Road, 30720 706-278-1305 Hopewell Baptist Church 3527 Airport Rd, 30721 706-226-5987 Eleventh Avenue Baptist Church 2550 South Dalton Bypass, 30722 706-278-7020 Good Hope Baptist Church 2525 Lake Francis Rd, 30721 706-259-3719 Grove Level Baptist Church 2802 Cleveland Highway, 30721 706-259-8519 Kinsey Drive Baptist Church 2626 Kinsey Dr, 30720 706-277-3505 Whitfield Baptist Church 2134 Dug Gap Rd, 30721 706-278-6776 Harmony Baptist Church 187 Lower Dawnville Rd, 30721 706-226-5521 Eastbrook Baptist Church 204 Hill Rd, 30720 Maple Grove Baptist Church 347 Maple Grove Rd, 30720 706-259-3927 Northwest Georgia Baptist Church 222 North Pentz St, 30720 706-463-3490 Olivia Baptist Church 1817 Guy St, 30720 706-278-3507 Abundant Life Baptist Church 811 J and J, 30721 706-278-5289 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 Cove Baptist Fellowship Church 461 Carbondale Rd SW, 30721 706-277-3484 Dalton Second Baptist Church 502 West Tyler St, 30720 706-278-7422 Deep Spring Baptist Church 1449 Beaverdale Rd NE, 30721 706-259-3255 Dug Gap Baptist Church 2031 Dug Gap Rd, 30720 Eastside Baptist Church
18 // March 2017
913 East Morris St, 30721 706-278-8553 First Baptist Church 802 Kenner St, 30721 706-226-9681 First Baptist Church of Dalton 311 North Thronton Ave, 30720 706-278-2911 Good Samaritan Baptist Church 3137 Cleveland Rd, 30721 706-259-7239 Gospelway Baptist Church 336 Jupiter Cir, 30721 706-278-1424 Harvest Baptist Church 3986 Cleveland Hwy, 30721 706-694-8951 Lakeshore Park Baptist Church 12 Crescent St, 30720 706-275-6050 Liberty Missionary Baptist Church 506 South Pentz St, 30720 706-226-5535 Liberty Baptist Church 4443 Tibbs Bridge Rd, 37021 706-226-4936 Lindsey Memorial Baptist 3503 Lindsey Memorial Rd, 30740 706-673-7650 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 2105 Tunnel Hill-Varnell Road, 30755 706-673-8050 New Life Baptist Church 2620 Old Grade Rd, 30721 Poplar Springs Baptist Church 897 Poplar Springs Rd, 30720 706-259-8727 Salem Baptist Church 1448 Pleasant Grove Dr, 30721 706-259-7045 Shiloh Baptist Church 2014 East Waugh St, 30721 706-226-5981 Temple Baptist Church 2310 South Dixie Rd, 30720 706-226-6785 Unity Baptist Church 1008 Burleyson Rd, 30720 706-226-3026 Valley Baptist Church 2907 Old Rome, 30720 Welcome Hill Baptist Church 2772 E Welcome Hill Circle, 30721 706-278-0368
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
Cedar Valley Church of God 2744 Cleveland Highway, 30721 706-259-0016 Church of God of Union Assembly 2311 South Dixie Rd, 30720 706-275-0510 City View Church of God 1814 City View, 30720 706-226-6686 Crosspointe 2681 Underwood Street 30721 706-278-2649
Community
Rock Bridge Community Church 100 West Gordon St, 30720 Community Fellowship Church 409 North Fredrick St, 30721 706-278-3204
Episcopal
Saint Mark’s Episcopal Church 901 West Emory St, 30720 706-278-8857
Lutheran
Christ the King Lutheran Church 623 S Thornton Ave, 30720 706-278-3979
Methodist
Bethel UMC 123 Bethel Church Rd, 30721 706-278-3309 Dalton First UMC 500 South Thornton Ave, 30720 706-278-8494 Dawnville UMC 1529 Spring Ln NE, 30721 706-259-5342 Fairview UMC 735 Riverbend Rd, 30721 706-996-5057 Five Springs UMC 2823 Five Springs Rd, 30720 706-277-3928 Mineral Springs UMC 4079 Airport Road, 30721 706-517-0200 Mount Vernon UMC 597 Lafayette Road Rocky Face, GA 30740 706-673-4667 New Haven UMC 4040 South Dixie Highway, 30721 706-217-1879
Pleasant Grove UMC 2701 Cleveland Highway, 30721 706-259-3141 Sugar Valley UMC 503 Murry Hill Dr, 30720 706-280-9112 Trinity UMC 901 Veterans Dr, 30721 706-278-4042 Tunnel Hill UMC 121 North Varnell Rd, 30755 706-673-4022 United Methodist Church 1700 Beverly Dr, 30720 706-278-3954 Varnell United Methodist 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 2110 Antioch Rd, 30721 706-270-9733 Church on the Hill 1035 Abutment Rd, 30721 706-278-9208 River of Life Church of Dalton 2919 East Walnut Ave, 30721 706-965-6683 Cornerstone Family Church 1240 Dawnville Rd, 30721 706-259-8509 Good Neighbors Church 910 South Thornton Ave, 30720 706-226-0846 Gospel Light Tabernacle 804 Sheridan Ave, 30721 Saint James Overcoming Church 400 North Fredrick St, 30721 706-278-0319
Pentecostal
True Gospel Pentecostal Church 109 South Henderson St, 30721 706-278-5696
Presbyterian
ChristChurch Presbyterian 510 South Tibbs Rd, 30720 706-226-5437 First Presbyterian Church 1419 Chattanooga Ave, 30720 706.278-8161 Grace Presbyterian Church 2107 Threadmill Rd, 30720 706-226-6344
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 Seventh Day Adventist Church
300 South Tibbs Rd, 30720 706-226-216
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 706-517-5388 Holly Creek Cool 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 Keith Road Baptist Church 706-695-6441 Keith Road 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 Murray Baptist Church 706-695-9712 508 West Peachtree Street 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 706-386-4848 1058 Mtn. Crest Drive 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 Brown Bridge Road Chatsworth, GA 30705 US Spring Place Baptist Church 706-695-5532 441 Highway 225 South Chatsworth, GA 30705 US Strait Way Baptist Church 706-517-2861 508 West Peachtree Street Chatsworth, GA 30705 US Zion Hill Baptist Church 706-517-5913 Highway 225 North Chatsworth, GA 30705 US
Bible Grace Bible Church 706-517-2179 217 West Fort Street 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 Church of God of Prophecy 706-695-4242 986 Highway 411 South Chatsworth, GA 30705 US Spring Place Church of God 706-695-8000 717 Tibbs Bridge Road Chatsworth, GA 30705 US Timms Chapel Church of God 706-629-4720 7727 Highway 225 South Chatsworth, GA 30755 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 Center Valley UMC 706-695-3203 5394 Highway 225 North Chatsworth, GA 30705 US First United Methodist Church 706-695-3211 107 W Cherokee Street Chatsworth, GA 30705 US Fullers Chapel UMC 2144 Fullers Chapel Road, Chatsworth, GA 30705 Mineral Springs UMC 71 North Way St Chatsworth, GA 30705 US Spring Place UMC 706-695-5143 Po Box 248 Chatsworth, GA 30705 US
Non-Denominational God’s Light House 784 Smyrna Church Road Chatsworth, GA 30705 Dayspring Church 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 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
Presbyterian
Sumach Presbyterian Church 706-695-4773 2089 Sumach Church Chatsworth, GA 30705 US
Seventh Day Adventist Seventh-Day Adventist Church 706-517-5124 1115 Highway 52 Chatsworth, GA 30705 US
FREE Add/Update Church Directory
issuu.com/goodnewsdalton // 19
Gò0dNews for Parents
The Fight Starts at Home
God is calling us to be watchmen for the hearts of our children. Will we arise and fight?
W
by Rhiannon Skeen
hen does a parent start to fight for the lives
their lives that do not line up with the Word of God,
of their children? When do we begin to
we set the stage for them to question God. We are the
declare war on the Enemy for the future
“gatekeepers” to our homes and for our children. Are
of our children? When do we begin to stand against
we watchmen on the wall, or are we on the ground
culture and ground them in the truth of Christ? Is there
trusting that society knows what is okay for them?
a fitting age? Is there a right time or a wrong time? If we were to stop and look around at culture, at what age does media start drawing our children in?
If we look at Proverbs 4:20-27, we can see that this father wanted to be intentional about directing his child in the way of righteousness.
Not only that, but at what
Here the author talks about
age are they beginning
guarding your heart
to introduce them to
(v. 23), putting away
witchcraft or sorcery?
crooked speech (v.
Many shows now are
24), and looking
designed with toddlers
straight ahead (v.
in mind, and they
25). This father knew
deal very much with
that the ways of the
magic, curses, spells,
world were a trap, and
and potions. The Enemy
once his child fell into
doesn’t have an age in mind
them it would be hard to
to come against our children,
get back out.
so how come so many parents wait
The world around us can
until a certain age to start standing for their children? In Ephesians, the apostle Paul clearly tells us that “We wrestle not against flesh and blood,
look so appealing to our children. Bright colors, fun music, the newest technology, and cool friends are appearances that can be deceitful. If we are to guard our
but against principalities and powers and rulers of
children’s hearts, then keep their feet on the straight and
darkness” (paraphrase of v. 6:12). Our fight is not with
narrow. At home is where we fight for them, and now
a person but a force. The force of darkness sets out
is the time. They are never too young to begin to know
to infiltrate our children from a very young age, and
how big God is and how sneaky the Enemy is. Today is
many times we allow it because it appears harmless. Is
the day and now is the hour.
it time to take a closer look? Is it time to question what appears sweet? Maybe it is time to stand against what is acceptable and stand out for the Gospel? From an early age, children begin to form ideas about things. When we as parents allow things into
20 // March 2017
Rhiannon Skeen is a mom, wife, blogger, designer, vlogger and coffee addict that can be found at www.rhiannonskeen.com. That is her corner of the inter-webs where she shares her heart about being a wife, a mom, and loving Jesus. You can also join her Bible Study group “Coffee and the Word” on Facebook.
Church Activities & Events Hill Crest Baptist Church
Remembrance Lighting Service for Alzheimer’s Disease
On Sat. April 8th, 2017 at 6:00pm at Hill Crest Baptist Church - 1901 Cityview St Dalton GA Call 706-271-2537 For more information. This will be an outside event, so bring your lawn chairs. If you wish, bring a picture of your loved one who had Alzheimer’s or has passed away with Alzheimer’s. Come and celebrate their memory! There will be a special speaker, a cake walk, and singers. Snacks & drinks will be available for sale to benefit Alzheimer’s disease.
Fellowship Bible Church Women’s 2017 Retreat
REAL Women of Fellowship Retreat (Ready to Experience Authentic Living) March 3-4 @ Camp Vesper Point in Soddy Daisy, Tennessee (about 1 hour drive from Dalton). Begins with dinner on Friday at 6:30 pm. Games, Fellowship, & S’mores Friday evening. Diane Cobb, Speaker - 2 sessions on Saturday. Cabin lodging: bring bedding and linens. Cost for 1 night and 3 meals is $80. Non-refundable deposit is $20, due at sign up.
Dalton Seventh-Day Adventist Church Women’s Teen Girls’ Spring Reteat
April 7-9, 2017 at the Cohutta Springs Conference Center. Deadlines & Discounts: Discounts do not apply to teens. Early Bird Deadline: March 2, 2017. ($15 off if received by deadline). Final Deadline: March 17, 2017. See Linda Smith for a brochure.
The 9th Annual Dr. Bob Raitz Memorial Golf Tournament
will be held at Spring Lakes Golf Course in Chatsworth, GA on Sunday, April 23. The tournament will be a fourman team format, with a shot-gun start at 1pm. Registration begins at noon. Individual fees are $65 per player, sponsorship opportunities are also available. Please call Jeff White, Jr. at 706-218-4979 for more information. Registration forms are available at the school office or online at www.learningtreeschool.org. All proceeds from the tournament benefit Learning Tree Elementary School’s Sponsorsphip Fund. Thank you in advance for helping to make quality Christian education affordable for our children in the Dalton community!
Gò0dNews for Life
The Abortion Epidemic
A
“Of all the words of mice and men, the saddest are, ‘It might have been.’” —Kurt Vonnegut by Delaney Walker
popular move among young prolife proponents
Neyland Stadiums to house the 59 million lives.
who find themselves in a figurative corner is to
Sporting events bring together people who have one
throw out, “Well, what if someone like Martin
thing in common: their attendance. The crowd is comprised
Luther King Jr. had been aborted?” The pro-choice
of individuals from all walks of lives, each with his or
response is quick and direct, “So you want a policy based
her own personality, goals, and history. Aside from team
on how good the fetus will be as an adult? What if Hitler
loyalty, not much else can be determined about a stranger
had been aborted?”
at a sporting event. And yet, what if unbeknownst to you,
It is impossible for you and me to tell who the unborn
your life was suddenly placed into another’s hands? You
will become as an adult. It does not matter in any case.
do not know your life is on the line and as such have no
A decision to save an unborn baby should not be based
reason to offer up a plea or argument.
on who they might become. Instead, we must focus on
What would stop that individual from deciding it
what we already know: The
was your time to go? At
unborn baby is a human and
this point, you’ve probably
that gives him or her intrinsic
had a couple reasons shoot
worth—no matter the stage of
through your mind, but are
development.
any of them airtight? The
Since 1973, there have
stranger with your life in
been more than 59 million legal
his or her hands can only
abortions in the United States.
go off of what is seen. Only
While the number is vast, its
one argument stands a lick
enormity somehow makes it
of chance: you have intrinsic
harder to grasp. The wallop
value as a human being.
such a number should pack in
Whether you are laughing
a direct punch is minimized; it
with your family, glaring
feels more like a stinging slap. We need such a terrible sum
at the opposing team’s fans, buying popcorn, or taking a
to be more relatable.
selfie, you have worth.
Have you ever been to Neyland Stadium on a
According to statistics, there have been upwards of
game day? (Or, at the very least, have you watched the
635,000 abortions in Tennessee since 1973. This would
Volunteers run out to the cheers of thousands during a
be enough to fill more than six Neyland Stadiums. The
television broadcast?) According to a quick Google search,
abortion epidemic is our problem, too. We have lost
Neyland stadium holds about 102,455 at capacity. That is a
Volunteers in the fight for life.
lot of humans in one place. Take a minute to picture game day: frat boys painted
We have no way of knowing how the unborn babies will impact the world in their lifetime. This is not about
up in support of their school; families decked out in
protecting the next Martin Luther King Jr.; standing for
team paraphernalia from their shoes to their hats; cheer
the unborn is about recognizing the sanctity of human life.
sections devoted to encouraging the boys in orange; ticket
Whether you are in your mother’s womb or watching your
masters stationed at the top of each section; and concession
team’s running back catch the winning touchdown, no one
workers ready to shout out their wares. All of this bustling
has a right to end your life.
humanity comprises only a small portion of the lives lost to abortion. In fact, you would need an additional 574
22 // March 2017
Delaney Walker is the development director at New Hope Pregnancy Care Center. She is an avid fan of reading, exercising, and making silly faces at babies in the grocery store.
Dalton's NEW Christian FM 93.3 We create strong, lasting friendships between individuals, families and businesses. By broadcasting hope-filled praise and worship into the atmosphere on 93.3 FM and 1530 AM, we inspire our listeners to trust in God and to support businesses and organizations that share the same joyful expectation of good. The outcome is a prosperous community and a Kingdom culture of honor, at home and in business.
LISTEN ON WTTIRADIO.COM, 93.3 FM, & 1530 AM & ON YOUR SMARTPHONE APP. Dalton
A*R*T*S Project presents
Spring Is A Great Time To Sell Your Home CALL ME TODAY & ASK HOW I CAN HELP! CALL ME FOR ALL YOUR REAL ESTATE NEEDS
Lisa Sloan
Realtor
Office: 706-226-5182 Cell: 706-280-0068 Email: lisa.sloan@coldwellbanker.com Website: www.kinardrealty.com
Dalton High Theatre Friday, March 24th at 7:30 Saturday, March 25th at 7:30 Sunday, March 26th at 2:00 $5 students $10 adults
Dalton Dance Company
daltondancecomp
@DaltonDanceComp
For tickets or more information, call 706-529-ARTS (2787)
COLDWELL BANKER KINARD REALTY
704 South Thornton Ave. • Dalton, GA 30720
Gò0dNews for Health & Fitness Why Motivation Alone Can’t Help You Change
“Only the disciplined are truly free. The undisciplined are slaves to moods, appetites, and passions.” —Stephan Covey, an American Educator, Author, and Businessman by Megan Stockburger
W
hy do so many people have trouble keeping their New Year’s Resolutions? Amazingly, Statistics Brain Research Institute reports that 42.4 percent of Americans never succeed in keeping their resolutions. Certainly, we want the goal—so what makes it so hard? Why We Make Plans But Don’t Take Action The first issue that strikes us when we try to keep our resolutions is time inconsistency. This is the tendency our brains have for valuing immediate rewards more than something coming in the future. When you make a resolution—like setting a goal to lose weight—you are actually making plans for your future self. It is easy for your brain to see the value in taking the actions that will get those longerterm benefits. However, when it comes time to make the decision to eat the salad instead of the fast food burger, you are no longer making a choice for your future self. You are now in the moment and your brain is thinking about your present self! The reality is that our present self really likes instant gratification, not long-term payoff! This is why motivation alone can’t help you change. Your brain values long-term benefits as long as they are in the future! It values immediate gratification in the present moment. The Ability to Delay Gratification The good news is there is something that works much better than mere motivation alone—discipline. Discipline allows us to sacrifice instant gratification in favor of long-term goals. In fact, the ability to do this is a great predictor of success in life. A disciplined person
24 // March 2017
lists personal goals and works until those goals are accomplished despite failures and setbacks. How to Take Action and Succeed Being undisciplined is always bad for our selfworth or self-esteem. For most, the guilt and frustration from avoiding what needs to be done is worse than the pain of actually doing the work! In the words of researcher Eliezer Yudkowsky, “On a moment-to-moment basis, being in the middle of doing the work is usually less painful than being in the middle of procrastinating.” So then, why do we still procrastinate? James Clear, an author in behavioral psychology and a motivational speaker put it best: “Because it’s not being in the work that is hard, it’s starting the work. The friction that prevents us from taking action is usually centered around starting the behavior. Once you begin, it’s often less painful to do the work. This is why it is often more important to build the habit of getting started when you’re beginning a new behavior than it is to worry about whether or not you are successful at the new habit.” So take action. Put all of your effort and discipline into making it as easy as possible for you to get started. The key is not to rely on motivation or good intentions alone but to plan where and how and when you will do your new habit(s), and then you can use your discipline to simply get started. You will find you are already halfway there! Megan Stockburger is a fitness consultant and personal trainer at Bradley Wellness Center in Dalton, GA. You can find out more about her at their website: www.bradleywell.com
Bradley Wellness Center Now offering Hot Yoga and Over 110 Fitness Classes Each Week with a Certified Fitness Consultant on site to answer your questions!
NEW LifeFit Studio
NEW Cycle Studio
Come see our NEW 11,000 sq. ft. expansion!
*Student & senior discounts available
NEW Yoga Studio
• Free childcare • Certified personal trainers
bradleywell.com • 706.278.9355 1225 Broadrick Drive, Dalton
FEATURED
COVER STORY
Bethesda Project Missions
“Our vision can be summed up in three components: reaching the lost and the hurting, restoring dignity through empowerment, and rebuilding communities.” by G. Emmanuel Tchoua
I
n June 2006, I heeded a call to go to Cameroon,
curb malnutrition, sickness, and reduce poverty,
my native country, to launch a mission outreach
but we still have a long way to go. Therefore, we
among the rural poor who represent 70 percent
believe that spiritual problems require spiritual
of that nation’s population. The many crises such as wars, famines,
solutions. It is our conviction that the preaching of the gospel of Jesus Christ is the first step in the
epidemics, poverty, and corruption, which are so
right direction to bring about a lasting change.
pervasive in Africa, have a common denominator:
We Africans owe a great debt of gratitude
spiritual darkness. In spite of the many efforts
to those men and women who labored in very
by the churches in the West, humanitarian
difficult and hard conditions to bring us the good
organizations such as World Vision and others help
news of our Lord Jesus Christ. Africa has one the highest rates of conversion from pagan religions to Christ. However, our research and experience leads us to conclude that more needs to be done.
Ten Years of Labor
For the past ten years, I have traveled to
Cameroon twice a year (spring and fall) to evangelize, preach, teach, train leaders, and encourage new believers. We have planted churches in the villages. We have acquired 24 acres of land debt free for our future campus base. Our members have grown vegetables and native produce such as cassava, plantain, and coco yams for the poor.
Lessons Learned
1. The Teaching. Our message is the gospel of
Jesus Christ. Eternal life is found in the Son of God. Our assurance comes only through trust and faith in Him. Next, we have to tell it to others. I encourage my listeners to spend time in the Word of God. There are many distractions competing for their attention (TV, Internet, idle talks on politics, and sports). They tried our teachings
26 // February 2017
way for two reasons: first, to help me feed on the faithfulness of God, and second to help the people to whom we are ministering to learn how to put their trust in God for their needs and not men or organizations.
Haiti Outreach
I went to Haiti for the first time in December
2004. Since then, I have been invited back four times for ministry. In August 2015, we launched a “Backyard Garden” with eight Haitian youth in the city of Les Cayes. I observed a lack of vegetables in the diet that was served to kids for breakfast. Back to Les Cayes in April 2016, I had a good surprise from our newly organized young farmers. From one plot of land, we acquired four more with a membership of twenty-five. The success of that initiative reached the city of Jeremie—the town hit hardest by Hurricane Matthew in 2016. I traveled to Jeremie last December to organize a new group of young and old farmers who were eager to replicate what happened in Les Cayes. for themselves and testified of many miracles and transformation in their personal lives and family. 2. The People. People matter. We have great people in Cameroon who are open to learn and follow. We have discovered that God has blessed the nation on earth with the necessary resources to meet their needs. If they are motivated, they can help themselves, but humility is needed to help people discover their hidden talents. Our mission at Bethesda Project Missions is helping our listeners/followers find their Maker and in the process of finding themselves. 3. The Season. What a time to be alive, but time is running out! Daily events confirm it. The harvest is ripe. The Lord is at the door. Urgency is the word ringing in my ears. Bethesda Project Mission Cameroon started in June 2006. Since its inception, we have always prayed and fasted for every penny. Usually the money comes in at the last minute. It's not easy to wait, but it's exciting to witness again and again the faithfulness of our Lord. I chose that
issuu.com/goodnewsdalton // 27
Pastor G. Emmanuel Tchoua serves as senior pastor of Bethesda House of Mercy, Dalton, Georgia, since December 1999. He is married to Regine and they have six beautiful children: Zepheniah, Asher, Ed, and three girls: Siphra (an Iraq war veteran), Joelle, and Phoebe. Emmanuel is a graduate of Church of God Theological Seminary (M.Div) in Cleveland, TN. He is also an ordained bishop with the same denomination. Prior to coming to the USA in 1992, he served as a civil servant in the Cameroonian government. He is actively involved as community leader, and has served as a volunteer chaplain in both the Whitfield County Jail and Hamilton Medical Center. He is also a member of the Whitfield County Concerned Clergy.
After observing the children in Haiti who were walking barefoot, the Lord stirred our hearts to collect shoes for them for Christmas. For the last two years, the people of Dalton and Chatsworth have sent more than 800 pairs of shoes to Haiti. Since December 2016, we have an office in the city of Les Cayes. You can find them online, @BethesdaProjectMissions, or on facebook at www.facebook.com/BethesdaProjectMissions.
28 // February 2017
Gò0dNews for Teens
The Cost of Discipleship
Discipleship must follow the experience of salvation in order for faith in Christ to grow.
F
by Fernando Alejandro
rom the point of hearing a message, watching a
following Him. Willard stated, “So when Jesus observed
drama, or just having a casual conversation with
that one must forsake the dearest thing, family, all that he
someone about Christ and what He did on the
hath, and his own life also (Luke 14:26, 33)—insofar as that
cross for humanity—to the point of making a decision to
was necessary to accompany Him, he stoked a simple fact:
follow Him can at times can be very quick and emotional.
it was the only possible doorway to disciple” (The Great
However, rarely do people take the time to fully
Omission, pages 6-7).
understand what it is going to take to follow Christ.
The cost of following Christ may seem great and
A preacher once said that he would not pray with
many struggle with doing so, like the rich young ruler in
someone the prayer of salvation until the person read a
Matthew 19:16-22, but the reward of the cost is far more
list of scriptures he would give them—scriptures of Jesus’
greater than the void that one is left with as is seen in the
commands and teachings about the cost of living for him
story of the rich man and Lazarus (see Luke 16:19-31).
(Matt. 4:19-20; 8:22; 10:33; John 3:16-17). If that individual
Once again, Willard leaves us with a simple but profound
would come back the following week, then he knew the
insight; “And He is, after all, one who says to you now,
person was willing to follow Christ and was ready to be
‘Follow me!’” (The Great Omission, page 4).
an authentic disciple. Dallas Willard made this statement,
The teens of today must realize the true cost of
“Churches are filled with undiscipled disciples, (The Great
discipleship. Jesus paid the ultimate price when He was
Omission, page 4). The validity of this statement is shocking
beaten and died on the cross. Because of that sacrifice,
due to the lack of discipleship in our American churches.
everyone is able to experience salvation. However,
Salvation experiences and Sunday school attendance have
discipleship must follow that experience in order for this
become a numbers game to pastors and denominational
newfound faith in Christ to stick. Find a mentor who will
leaders: How many did I lead to Christ so it can be
instill, journey with, and share with you the cost of
displayed at my memorial? That is what it has come to.
true discipleship.
Christ’s command to follow Him is more than just checking off a list for a report. Disciples are not formed that way. An individual must understand the importance of following Christ because of the nature of the cost of
30 // March 2017
Fernando Alejandro attended Lee University in Cleveland, TN, graduated with his bachelor’s degree in youth ministry, and holds his ordained ministerial licensure with the Church of God. He is currently pursuing a master’s degree in ministry studies concentrating in youth and family ministry. When Fernando was saved in a youth ministry, he stepped into God’s plan for his life, to love, journey with, and disciple the next generation.
WALNUT SQUARE MALL (NEAR GOLD’S GYM)
706.428.2826
MARCH MADNESS MENTION THIS AD TO RECEIVE
10% OFF
ALL COMBO MEALS IN HONOR OF THE CHEF’S BIRTHDAY!
Need Custom Firearms or Supplies?
WE CAN SUPPLY ALL OF YOUR FIREARM NEEDS.
OUR MISSION
To glorify God by helping His people that He so wonderfully designed achieve their full potential by removing nerve interference. • Custom AR Builds • Custom Calibers • Trigger Tune Ups • Full Line Of Parts & Accessories
• Knives • Scopes • Supressors • Full Line Of Ammo • Full Auto Services
1913 B Dug Gap Rd. Dalton, GA 30720 CustomOrderArms@gmail.com | Mon - Sat 10am - 5pm CustomOrderArms.com 706.529.4486
Dr. Scott Robison
Upper Cervical Chiropractor
1716 Cleveland Hwy STE 700 • Dalton, GA 30721 706.483.7431 • apexspineonline.com
FIRST ADJUSTMENT + X-RAY EXAM 00 Cannot be combined with any other offers. Offer Expires: 04-01-17
$100
Gò0dNews for Couples
Sharing the Adventure “Life is either a great adventure or nothing.” —Helen Keller
T
by John Garrod
hat quote has been credited to Helen Keller, but
The same Spirit that has preserved our marriage
my wife and I have adopted it as the motto of our
through trials did the extraordinary with ordinary cou-
marriage. For more than thiry-two years, we’ve
ples throughout Scripture. When God spoke to Abram,
forged our path through perils and predicaments, pin-
and said, “Get up, and go from here to a place that I will
nacles, and potholes. I have known couples who have
show you,” Sarai did not balk. She packed up the tents,
weathered worse storms, of course, but I know far too
helped load the wagon, and went with her husband.
many more who have fallen away from each other. Some
They set off on this journey together with no idea where
parts of the trail have been more memorable than others,
they were going, no idea how they would get there, and
but regardless of the emotional lows and highs that have
no plan as to what they would do when they got there.
accompanied the events, one aspect has remained the
(That reminds me of more than one of our road trips
same through every challenge: We’ve done it side by side.
in the last thirty-two years!) Yet with God’s guidance,
I’d like to claim it was all the result of great wisdom and
provision, and the love that He gave us, we set forth. And
tremendous compassion, but to be honest, sometimes it
we’re still going!
was because we both clung to the old-fashioned concept
This year, inspired by my wife, I began taking college
that it is what you do when you’re married. Novel idea?
courses again after a brief thirty-three-year break. We still
Well, not really. Marriage is an institution designed,
don’t know where God will lead us, what He will have
ordained, and blessed by God. It is a gift to those who
in store for us after this chapter, or why He led both of
partake in it. That doesn’t mean it will always be warm,
us to embark on this journey, but then we’re getting used
chocolate-chip cookies and Blue Bell ice cream. Some-
to that. We don’t actually have to know what His design
times it’s beans and rice, and sometimes it’s just beans or
looks like; we’re happy just knowing that we’re still arm
rice. We have had times where we didn’t know how we’d
in arm, strolling down the path because it’s an adventure,
make it, or even if we’d make it. There have been places
not a destination.
where I still don’t know how we got by, yet as our oldest son said years ago, “Well, Dad, we’ve never not made it yet.” Good wisdom; I think he gets it from his father.
32 // March 2017
John Garrod is a father of six, husband of one, Army veteran, and a resident of Tennessee. He is a member at South Cleveland Church of God.
Small Miracles. Big Heart. This morning you greeted a returning missions team and welcomed a new family to your church. You put your heart into everything you do. We understand why you do what you do. That’s why we’ve developed MinistryFirst®, a customizable insurance product designed to fit the specific needs of churches like yours. And, it’s why we offer hundreds of free safety resources and services, including LegalAssistance for ministries. For free ministry resources, visit BrotherhoodMutual.com today
Hallmark Insurance
an authorized agency of
& Risk Management Solutions Brandon Hall 423-894-9497 HallmarkInsure.com Insuring America’s churches and related ministries.® | www.brotherhoodmutual.com | 800.333.3735 Property & Liability Insurance | Commercial Vehicle | Workers’ Compensation | Foreign Travel Insurance Copyright 2015 Brotherhood Mutual Insurance Company. All rights reserved. Brotherhood Mutual is licensed in most states.
Gò0dNews for Seniors Gò0dNews for Seniors
Years Helpful StrongTips ManagingSeventy your Medication:
AI
Staying involved their church, by with Esmerelda Lee their work in the community, and their family has kept this couple’s love strong!
s a caregiver in the senior living industry, eye sight and dexterity further complicate medication by Esmerelda Lee I have come to discover the importance management. Through reading and assisting older enjoy an inspiring old love stories. Favorites like in our adhere a strong work Mitchell attributes his of medication management in the lives of adults localtocommunity, hereethic. are some helpful An Affair to Remember, Love is a Many Splendid sons’ successes to their mother. He did say that he older adults. Seniors visit multiple physicians, all tips I have learned. Thing, and others move me more than some and Betty believed in giving their children “some prescribing medication to treat symptoms addressing • Always take an updated list of your medications of the modern-day love stories on the Hallmark good lickings,” that helped too. their medical specialty. According to a recent article visiting any all providers Channel. There is something to be said about the with you Inwhen a world where soand many people focus on their in Medscape Magazine, “adults aged years and love of medical care. In fact, would always keep purity and innocence of the80-84 courtship own happiness and Imake life-altering decisions take an average of 18 prescriptions a year.” It is at ALL times. IThis should depicted through old movies. I am also honored to a current based copy on these motives, asked Bettyalso and Mitchell these loveover stories out in real life through include if they were happy throughout the sixty-nine years typical forsee older adults the played age of 78 years to be vitamins and any over the counter older adults. Couples that fell in love and stayed of marriage. “We always worked it out, and if we taking up to fourteen medications a day. This leads medications. in love through a world war, the Depression, life didn’t laugh at each other, we found someone or to Polypharmacy – taking multiple medications for • Make sure the pharmacy label says why you are challenges, raising and burying loved ones are something to laugh about. You’ll have problems in different conditions, which can be a potential health taking the prescription. couples that loved for life. marriage, but who doesn’t? You just have to talk it hazard for theBetty elderly. areMitch havingreplied. trouble opening your and Mitchell Lyle are a local Cleveland • If you out,” Alongcouple with polypharmacy, older medication bottles, talkWhen to yourI asked pharmacist. that met in the firstadults gradehave at if they ever fought, Arnold Memorial School. For Mitchell it they looked puzzled. “Who doesn’t difficulty remembering which medications to take at Many local pharmacies now can prepackage was love at first sight. Bettywith believes that We areand both so different, and their respective times. This, coupled diminishing medications. This isfight? convenient saves the the grinning first-grader grew on her we like different things. When we hassle of opening six bottles around the same over time. According to Mitchell, they fought, the one with the strongest time. were “sweet” on each other but did not case won.” Mitchell also added, • If you are having trouble seeing the fine but print get serious until after World War II. “We compromised, Betty made on your medication bottles, place different Mitchell enlisted in the Navy in 1943 the most compromises. I am still colored dots on your medication get the and stayed out to sea for most of that surprised thatbottles; she chose me.”In time. He remembers a year and half Betty’s much softer voice, assistance of a caregiver to make a large chart she said, going by before his feet even touched “If there is the something using the corresponding dots, name of to thefight about, dry land. But each week when mail there is something worth saving.” drug and the time it should be taken. was delivered to his aircraft carrier, On August 22, 2016, Betty and • If you have a busy schedule and you are Betty’s unrelenting letters and her faith Mitchell Lyle will celebrate their forgetting to take your retailers like that he would return home kept their love strong. seventieth weddingmedication, anniversary. Today, these Walmart and residents some locallive pharmacies When Mitchell and Betty were finally reunited Amazon, lifelong Cleveland at Garden Plaza at after the war, they dated for eight short months sellCleveland Senior Living. Their apartment a medication box that dispenses medication has little before they were married. After graduating college, with awards they won from serving in vocations a timed alarm system. This is verytheir helpful Betty became a school teacher with Cleveland City for and their and community, war-torn olderinadults caregivers alike. photographs Schools, and Mitchell went to work for the railroad. of family members, and beside each recliner is a • Don’t be ashamed or afraid to ask for help. Seek Later he became one of the members of our City tattered and worn Bible. assistance from pharmacist or caregivers ineach Council. They stillyour laugh at each other and with the other. healthcare industry. When asked what was the secret to loving There are also days where the laughter and aretalking many helpful internet sites that canFox News each other through sixty-nine years of marriage, Therethe are silent. On those days, they both stated, “Stay busy so you don’t get into anchors are the only voices heard in guide our seniors in medication management. the apartment. trouble!” Betty and Mitchell were married at First said itthat best, “What she forgets, I can However,IMitchell have learned a superfluous knowledge Baptist Church in 1946, and were always involved in remember. When she laughs, I am happy, and even in this arena can have a negative impact. TALK to your their church, work, and family. They had two sons. though there were days she didn’t like me, she physician and glean from those who are trained and Both Tony and David were strong boys, raised by always loved me.” care enough to help. a strong, no-nonsense working mother. Betty was
loving, but she always made it clear that her sons would love education like she did, and they would
34 // March 34 //2017 March 2016
Esmerelda EsmereldaLee Leeisiscampus campusmanager manager for Garden for Garden Plaza of an Plaza of Cleveland,Cleveland, an independent and assisted independent facility living facilityand forassisted seniors.living She and her husband for seniors. She and her husband Andrew have three children. Andrew have three children.
As you can see, Tranquility is very "in tune" with the needs of our community and are striving to meet those needs in a professional manner through memory care and emphasizing service, integrity, and honesty. For more information on our programs and facilities, please contact Teresa Carter or Kari York at 706.259.5483. Again, we are very grateful to be part of this community and to be able to serve the seniors of NW Georgia. 706.259.5483 986 Orchard Way Dalton, GA 30721 tranquilityofdalton.com
Gò0dNews for Everyone
Here, We Entrust Ourselves to You
H
by Reagan Marsh
ere, we entrust ourselves to You.
and empty tomb! His death made good
These things are sure. Thus, God, we pray:
This dawning day, refresh, renew
His Law’s demands for God’s elect,
“Guard now our souls throughout this day,
our weakened hearts by sov’rn love
and through His death He did effect
that we a seed may prove to be:
salvation promis’d long ago;
those marked by Your purity.
come graced hearts! to thy God go
Make us to hunger after You;
from Thee, whose words the mountains move. A cov’nant in all ordered, sure,
Our straying hearts, by grace renew
concerning us: it will endure
His tomb lies empty! Death now has died!
through Your dear Word.” Hear this, our plea,
and to its surety glory bring!
vanquished by the crucified
that we might know and honor Thee.
The Lamb once slain, now crowned as King
and risen Christ! God’s pow’r shown so we His lost sheep may come home.
His rule is for His people’s good;
Grant now our feet to follow true the gospel path, afresh, anew.
His ev’ry grace for us assured;
Our souls find refuge at His side,
That this day we commune with Thee,
The Father through the Son shall not
whose name is Way, and Truth, and Life.
teach us holy sincerity
fail to fulfill ev’ry jot
This Shepherd who died for His sheep
in word and deed, in heart and head,
the Holy Ghost breathed out for us
now lives again! Our souls He’ll keep
for He now lives, who once was dead.
forever safe in faithful care; Men of clay, learn here to trust
our burdens daily now He bears,
So we today entrust to You
in God, whose hand stretch’d out the sky:
that we might trust, and rest, and joy
our souls—for Thou art faithful, true.
for on His providence rely
in One whom death could not destroy.
all things. On Him, O soul, depend, who is thy Master, Saviour, Friend
The pow’r of indestructible life rests in Him whose face gleams bright
His Word will stand, His purpose sure
with glory of our God on high:
for ev’ry promise is secured
His grace will keep us, ‘til we die.
by this pierced Saviour’s blood
36 // March 2017
Reagan Marsh serves as pastor-teacher to Rocky Face Baptist Church (rockyfacebaptist.org). He loves to preach the gospel to a dying world and has a passion for the Word of God and theology. He is a passionate and loving dad and husband.
BRAD WALDROP 925 Shugart Road • Dalton, GA 30722 706.459.4573
Gò0dNews for Everyone
From Fear to Faith
A
A Testimony of God’s Faithfulness by Paulette Lewis
little over a year ago the Lord impressed on my heart to give more to missions than my husband and I felt we were able to give. I thought of ways I might invest our small amount and let God give the increase. I had no problem trusting God as long as I was in prayer, but when it came to actually putting those prayers into action, my faith turned to fear. The project was to be for one year. We decided to cook a different item each month, post it on Facebook, offer the dish for a donation to whoever would be willing to place an order, and just leave the rest up to the Lord. Every penny donated would be turned into our local church’s missions fund under the name of the person giving the money, so we would not profit at all. My biggest battle, by far, came at the very beginning of the project. January rolled around and we decided to bake coconut pies. I baked a sample, took pictures of it, had my post ready to go on Facebook, and then it happened. I was overcome with a fear so great I could not push the post button. Normally, I am a “fly-by-the-seat-of-my-pants” type of personality and I often say, “A day without an adventure is a lost day.” I love adventure, but this day I completely lost my adventurous spirit. I was totally consumed with fear. What would people think of such an
38 // March 2017
idea? Suppose no one places an order; can I face failure? I pleaded with God and asked if He was sure this was His plan and not mine. Then I quoted all the scriptures I could think of about faith, got my head on straight again, and in spite of my fears, I hit the post button and the deed was done. Oh how I wanted to keep Facebook open and just sit and watch to see if there was any activity on my post. But I closed my iPad, found something to do to keep my mind occupied for a while, and then I checked the post. Only the Lord knows what joy and thanksgiving flooded over me the moment I saw my first order, then two orders, and eventually we had so many orders we had to close the post. Now the year has ended. The original goal—which was a lofty one—was $5,000. By June we had already exceeded that goal. We upped it to $10,000. When the last money was collected in December, the final amount was $14,195. Isn’t that just truly amazing to see how if we trust God and do what He asks us to do, all of our fear turns to faith and God gets all the glory? And it was one of the most exciting and adventurous years of my life. Paulette Lewis and her husband, Charlie, have been married for forty-five years. They have three daughters, seven grandchildren, and two great grandchildren.
If youwilldie, your
home? family lose its
Help assure your family keeps its home with life insurance from Modern Woodmen of America. Call me – I can help you plan for life.
Donald L. Jones, FICF, LUTCF Suite 205 101 E. Crawford Street Dalton, GA 30720 B 706-278-5725 donald.l.jones@mwarep.org
LOSG0312
Gò0dNews for Everyone Gò0dNews for Everyone
Yeah, But!
“No temptation has overtaken you except such as is common to man; but God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will also make the way of escape, that you may be able to bear it.” —1 Corinthians 10:13 NKJV by Terrie Ruff
Friendly Fire
D
“For it was not an enemy who reproaches me; Then I could bear it. . . . But it was you, my companion and my acquaintance. We took sweet counsel together.” —Psalms 55:12-14 NKJV
uring morning and evening worship, the Lord
I
has been leading me to read and meditate on
do all things” (Phil. 4:13). “Yeah, but what was done
by Terrie Ruff
for evil, I meant for your good” (Gen. 50:20). “Yeah,
t doesn’t matter if you wereHis blind-sided hit with dignity. Out of trembling lips of His promises. As I am reading Word, theor saw but I love you”grace (Johnand 3:16).
it coming in relevant your direction, the hearted unconditional love, asks His and Father to forgive promises seem so real, and possible in my fire life,of an Now I humbly ask for He forgiveness with hurts. The words the wounded them. What a beautiful Savioragain. we have! and for myinward specificattack situation. I cry and sing of praises to renewed energy and focus, I believe I take
give voice to the emotional hits that cause deep One day He’s coming back and all of His God’s lead and speak God’s words to the covering of pain, inflicts blows that bind you and fire that children will be set free from the attack of the the fulfillment of each promise for me. As I shift my discouragement. “Yeah, but!” God said that I can do burns you. Enemy, and in the end, we will be victorious focus to the practical demands of the day, the promises all things with Him. Yeah, but God said that what you “It took my breath away, it was like someone because He will put to an end to friendly fires! Until are morepunched difficult me to apply. seemI distant and I it; thismeantthen, for evil, meant good. Yeah, but courage, God in the They stomach, can’t believe weHe must lookfor tomy Him for strength, begin toishave a “Yeah, but!” attitude. why, it hurts so bad. said that loves unreal. I don’t understand andHe hope asme! we face unthinkable challenges for He The When promise sounds so good when it’s just God The covering of discouragement has lifted and I will this ever end? I’m so tired; I am angry, is our example. thebut outcome is in God’s hands. I pray for them, If you’ve hit by friendly and me. but Yeah, ... see the light of hope been that only God can give.fire, My consider smile love.isI forgive.” giving that hurtisand Great Extinguisher. • MyI still situation different. These brave, honest words has returned, my joy full,pain and to mythe faith renewed. As come from throats choked theexperienced. painful reality ofI continue He will put outfor themy painful in your life, heal • You don’t understand the hurtinI’ve preparing day, itfires is with my focus survivors who are hit so terribly by friendly fire. you, and set you free from that heavy load. • You don’t have to deal with the type of people I primarily on God. And as I face the uncertainty of Before a These blows show respect of persons, and too often you know it, the painful fog of your experience will have to deal with. new day, it is with a new “Yeah, but!” It’s with the are a common, human experience. These blows are be lifted and the healing power of God’s sunshine • You don’t have my financial, emotional, and power of the Word that reminds me that no matter incredibly painful because the one you love and will shine brightly in your life. I know, because my spiritual challenges! what happens, I am a conqueror with God! Now that’s trust and least expect has attacked you as an enemy eyes are filled with sunshine now! Choose to love, Andwould. those previous powerful a “Yeah, but!” that makes all the difference. But cheer up, mypromises brother don’t and my sister. forgive, pray, and experience freedom and joy as seem real, relevant, or possible in my life and What is the “Yeah, but” situation in life? waters Jesus understands the hit and sting of friendly fire. you soar above the fire and allowyour the healing discouragement invades mybecause God space. I was hit Claimof one of the “Yeah, butyou. promises of God apply Jesusslowly does understand He,As too, Jesus’ love to heal Oh yes, He’s and the “Great bySatan’s those He loved and trusted careless sleepitofto the Extinguisher” He impossible. has the last Remember word, and trust give in to covering, I faintly see from light peering situation thatand seems so desperately needed, to Judas me,isHe will to put out“Yeah, the friendly firesisof our lives throughHis the companions darkness, andHe I hear His voice pleading that God saying you, but nothing who offered a kiss of betrayal, to Peter’s curses of forever. Hallelujah! Amen! for me to trust Him, to remember, to believe. As I impossible with me” (Luke 1:37). denial, to Golgotha, where those He came to save faithfully return my focus to Him, He gently, but with crucified Him. Yet, He showed us how to accept the Terrie TerrieRuff Ruffisisoriginally originally from from South Carolina God for His faithfulness; I thank God in advance for
authority, speaks to me, “Yeah, but with Me you can
40 // March 20172016 40 // July
but has been in Tennessee for approximately Carolina but has been in Tennessee for 23 years. She is23a Licensed Level Social approximately years. SheMaster is a Licensed Worker (LMSW). You can email her Master Level Social Worker (LMSW). You at Terrieruff@yahoo.com. can email her at Terrieruff@yahoo.com.
Their first steps. Their Their firstfirst steps. steps. Their first car. Their Their firstfirst car. car. Their first day Their first steps. of college. Their first car. first first Their Their day day Their first daycollege. ofof college.
of college.
Dan Combs, Agent 1716 Cleveland Highway Dalton, GA 30721 Bus: 706-259-7466 dan.combs.bwwf@statefarm.com
No matter what “first” comes next in your kids’ lives, I can help you be ready. Ask me about auto loans, savings accounts, college savings and more.
DanDan Combs, Agent Agent No matter what “first” Dan Combs, Agent Combs, 1716 Cleveland Highway No No matter matter what “first” what “first” CALL ME TODAY. 16 Cleveland 1716 Cleveland Highway Dalton, GA 30721 Highwaycomes next in your kids’ Bus:Dalton, 706-259-7466 Dalton, GA 30721 GA 30721 lives, I can help comes comes next your kids’ in your kids’ you benext ready.in dan.combs.bwwf@statefarm.com Bus: 706-259-7466 Bus: 706-259-7466 Ask me about auto loans, lives, lives, I canIhelp can youhelp be ready. you be ready. mbs.bwwf@statefarm.com dan.combs.bwwf@statefarm.com savings accounts, college Ask Ask me me about about auto loans,auto loans, savings and more.
savings savings accounts, accounts, college college savings savings and more. and more. 1501151 State Farm, Bloomington, IL
CALL ME TODAY.
CALL CALL ME TODAY. ME TODAY. The value of a meaningful funeral or memorial service cannot be 1501151 State Farm, Bloomington, IL underestimated. Our main goal is Superior Service, to serve every family no matter what their financial We offer a complete line of 1501151 State State Farm, Farm, Bloomington, Bloomington, IL situation. IL funeral products and services including: traditional funerals, cremation services, monuments, shipping worldwide, and 2362 Highway 76 • Chatsworth, GA 30705 pre-planning services. 1-706-695-3488 • shawnchapmanfh.com
Gò0dNews for Everyone
A Beautiful Relationship Filled with Harmony
I
Just as all the instruments in a band must be brought together in balance and timing, so must our hearts be in tune with each other. by Carl Corser
s beauty truly only skin deep? Is beauty only enhanced by
words and the tuba with our actions. Associate the violin
our choice of attire? What about our perfume or cologne?
with soft touches felt and the guitar with facial expressions
Could it be our make-up or personal hygiene? These things
displayed. The flute cannot produce the tuba’s sound. Neither
enhance our good looks and pleasant image, but beauty comes
can the tuba produce the softness of the flute. The violin
from the depths of our being. Two well-balanced individuals
cannot produce sound as vibrant as the guitar and neither can
are prime candidates to become a beautiful couple. Surely
the guitar produce wonderful soothing sounds that warms the
you have observed a couple and made the comment, "How
strings of our hearts. All instruments must be brought together
beautiful they are together."
in balance and timing, performing how they were designed to
As you are observing a beautiful couple living life together, how sweet it is to view the harmony they display. You observe words spoken, actions performed, soft touching
perform beautiful harmony. Our hearts are truly blessed after hearing a band’s performance filled with harmony. As all band members must be cooperative in playing, so
felt, and facial expressions displayed—all a part of creating
should we as a couple be cooperative with each other in our
a harmonious relationship. All forms of communication
relationship. As the flute, soft meaningful words need to be
must be balanced in order to display harmony in a beautiful
heard by our spouse’s ear. As the tuba, feet and legs need to be
relationship.
attached to our words through actions sounding loudly that it
There's an old adage commonly used in fusses and feuds
is true . . . I love you. As the violin produces soothing music,
between couples in a relationship: "Actions speak many times
so should we warm the strings of their hearts. Just as guitar
louder than words." Yes dear, I know I need to correct this,
music can be vibrantly played, so should we light up the face
but yes dear, is often as far as our changes proceed. If this is
of the one we love.
all we can accomplish, we will not be developing a beautiful relationship filled with harmony.
All communications have their proper place and time to create harmony in a relationship. Some are required
As I was commuting to work one morning thinking
more frequently than others, but all must be present to fill a
upon the subject and a previous conversation with someone,
relationship with harmony. What a remarkable testimony it is
this analogy came to my mind. Since actions speak many
to speak of a beautiful couple with harmony. The presence of
times louder than words, compare the different forms of
God's love is surely present in their lives.
communication present in a beautiful relationship with
May you open your heart and allow God's love to enable
different musical instruments required to create beautiful
you to develop your relationship until it's filled with harmony,
harmony in a band.
becoming a beautifully blessed relationship.
A band has flutes, drums, tubas, trumpets, saxophones, violins, guitars, and more. Let's associate the flute with our
42 // March 2017
Carl Corser is an Ordained bishop, vice president of the Gideons Cleveland North Camp, Peach State board of directors and Chaplin, owner of Corser Enterprises Roll-Off and A+ Sheet Metal.
$
UP TO
2500
$ GOLD WING F6B ®
BONUS BUCKS on select models**
AS LOW AS
1.99
%
FIXED APR FINANCING
for 36 months on approved credit*
706.226.4090 www.kirkcycle.com 929 North Glenwood Ave SEE DEALER FOR DETAILS Dalton, GAAND 30721 powersports.honda.com ALWAYS WEAR A HELMET, EYE PROTECTION PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. NEVER RIDE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF DRUGS OR ALCOHOL, AND NEVER USE THE STREET AS A RACETRACK. OBEY THE LAW ALWAYS AND READ MANUAL THOROUGHLY. *1.99% Fixed THE APR financing available for powersports.honda.com WEAR A YOUR HELMET, OWNER’S EYE PROTECTION AND PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. NEVER RIDE UNDER INFLUENCE OF DRUGS OR SM customers who qualify forSTREET super credit 36 YOUR months through Honda Financial Services Payment ALCOHOL, AND NEVER USE THE ASpreferred A RACETRACK. OBEYtier THE for LAWup ANDto READ OWNER’S MANUAL THOROUGHLY. *1.99% Fixed APR. financing available for 36 customers who qualify for super for up to 36 months throughOffer Honda good Financialon ServicesSM. example: 36 monthly payments example: monthly payments ofpreferred $28.64credit for tier each $1,000 financed. all newPayment and unregistered Gold Wing of $28.64 for each Not $1,000all financed. Offer good qualify. on all new and unregistered Wingfor F6B buyers models. Not all buyers maycredit qualify. Higher ratesOffer apply for buyers4/3/17. with F6B models. buyers may Higher rates Gold apply with lower ratings. ends lower creditBonus ratings. Offer ends 4/3/17. Bonus Bucks valid on 2015 and prioron and 2016 $1,500 on 2016and new and unregistered Gold WingWing F6B models. **$2,500 Bucks valid **$2,500 on 2015 and prior and $1,500 new unregistered Gold F6B Bonus models. Bucks redeemable only for purchases at dealer purchase date. cash value. Redemption value is not to exceed $2,500. Offer ends 3/31/17. Bonus Bucks redeemable only for on purchases at No dealer on Non-transferable. purchase date. No cash value. Non-transferable. Redemption Check with participating Honda Dealers for complete details. For rider training information or to locate a rider training course near you, call the Motorcycle Safety value is not to exceed $2,500. Offer ends 3/31/17. Check with participating Honda Dealers for complete details. Foundation at 1-800-446-9227. Gold Wing F6B® is a trademark of Honda Motor Co., Ltd. ©2017 American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (1/17) For rider training information or to locate a rider training course near you, call the Motorcycle Safety Foundation at 1-800-446-9227. Gold Wing F6B® is a trademark of Honda Motor Co., Ltd. ©2017 American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (1/17)
Gò0dNews from the Physician’s Desk
Should I Get the Flu Vaccine?
Vaccines expose people to several strains with particular mutations to prepare their bodies to fight them, but it is difficult to predict what mutation will be circulating.
T
by Dr. Christina Oskins
he flu accompanied by a fever, chills, body aches, a
those at risk. Another reason that vaccine efficacy may seem
headache, and just feeling awful is just a nuisance for
to wane is due to the rapid mutations. The vaccine may be
many healthy people. For others who have depressed
effective for an early strain, but not for later strains.
immune systems, chronic lung disease, or those older than 65,
Flu season occurs at different times around the world. In
the flu can cause deadly complications.
the United States it can start as early as October and last until
What is influenza?
May with the peak traditionally in January and February,
Influenza is a virus that mutates quickly that infects
but this can vary. It is recommended to be vaccinated at the
individuals. There are three classes of influenza (A, B,
beginning of the season due because it takes about two weeks
and C). The influenza A strains are named by the type of
to be fully protected after vaccination.
attachments on the surface that
Are there different vaccines
allows entrance into cells (H
for different ages?
and N stand for hemagglutinin
Yes. For those older
and neuraminidase proteins).
than sixty-five, a high-dose
Within the major strains such
trivalent (3-strain) vaccine
as H1N1 and H3N2, these H
is recommended. For those
and N proteins can make small
four years old and older, a
mutations with each infection.
quadrivalent (4-strain) vaccine
Our bodies produce antibodies
is available. A trivalent vaccine
to fight and protect against
is available for all ages starting
specific H and N mutations.
at six months. These vaccines
If the flu vaccine only
are made with inactivated
contains three to four different strains of countless
(non-infection-causing) viruses. There used to be a nasal spray
variations, why should I get vaccinated without a
vaccine made with live-attenuated (weakened) viruses, but
guarantee that this year’s active strains are in it?
this is not recommended or available this flu season.
Even if the precise strains are not included, there is still some protection against similar strains that will make an
Once I have symptoms, when should I seek treatment? Oseltamivir (Tamiflu) should be given within 48 hours
infection milder. If fewer people get sick for shorter periods,
of symptoms. If individuals have been exposed to someone
there is less transmission to others.
with confirmed flu, they can also get a prophylactic treatment
Does the immunity from the vaccine last all season? Should I wait until later in the season to be vaccinated so that it lasts until the end of the season? There is controversy over how long immunity lasts. A
within 48 hours of exposure. How can I protect myself from the flu? The virus is transmitted through nasal secretions in the air when someone sneezes, coughs, talks, or through contact
study on survivors from the 1918 pandemic shows lifetime
with contaminated objects that enters the next person through
immunity to that particular virus2. Vaccinations have not
inhalation or contact with the nose or mouth. Frequent
been unable to claim this, but the length of immunity is tied
hand washing, disinfecting door knobs and other surfaces,
to the health and age of the individual. In the healthy person,
and avoiding touching your nose, mouth, or eyes will help
at least a year is expected, though it may last into following
prevent infection.
seasons. But for an elderly person with multiple chronic diseases, it may only last a couple of months. More research is needed to look at administering two vaccines per season for
44 // March 2017
Dr. Oskins practices with Hamilton Primary Care-Dalton located in the Medical Plaza, 1107 Memorial Drive, Dalton, Georgia. Dr. Oskins is accepting new patients and can be reached at (706) 226-9355.
ROBINSON SALVAGE
A Treasure Hunter’s Paradise! • Closeouts • Store Returns • Insurance Losses • Bankruptcies • Truck / Train Wrecks
• Clothing • Housewares • hardware • Beauty Supplies • Sporting Goods • & Much More!
Check Out Our New Store
WEAR IT FOR
LE$$ Everything is a discount! Check us out on Facebook!
2408 Cleveland HWY • Dalton, GA 30721 706-529-3857 • robinsonsalvage.com Shouldn’t financial guidance be about
trust, not sales?
I can give you trusted, understandable – and FREE* – financial guidance to help you achieve your financial goals. Let’s talk – I can help you plan for life. Modern Woodmen of America Donald L. Jones, FICF, LUTCF Suite 205 101 E. Crawford Street Dalton, GA 30720 B 706-278-5725 donald.l.jones@mwarep.org
TRUG0312
*There is no obligation to buy.
Gò0dNews for Everyone
Power of Focus Trusting God in Changing Seasons
T
by Irina Miller wo years ago around this same time, I made a
Psalm 34:5 says, “Those who looked at Him, their faces
Facebook post that read: “Trust His process in
were illuminated.” Have you ever met someone who shines
the season you are in.” It was the beginning of
with the light of Christ in spite of their trials? Unlike the
the year, and usually I loved to reflect and make plans
worldly wisdom that teaches us to look inward, to elevate
around that time. However, that year began with a lot of
self, Jesus calls us to place our thoughts on Him. Looking
uncertainty as I waited for my biopsy results. Little did
inwardly may become a trap, as we can sink deeper in our
I know that these very words would be put to the test as
overwhelming emotions and feel depressed and defeated.
I learned of my stage-three cancer diagnosis. Although
But when we lift up our head, and fill our mind and our
now I am writing from “the other side,” having overcome
spirit with His truths, our mind is transformed by His
this disease with God’s help is the biggest change that has
undying love, His strength, His joy, and peace that cannot
happened in my heart.
be explained.
One of the definitions of Crisis by Merriam-Webster
King David in ancient Israel, often wrote songs that are
is: “An unstable or crucial time or state of affairs in which
a cry and lament, filled with sorrow and tears. But along
a decisive change is impending.” Sometimes crisis in
the way, we can see that He chose to turn his depression
our lives is very personal, and we have to choose how to
into worship of the living God.
respond. It is only natural to ask why something happened
We can trust that God knows the strength we will
to us. We may or may not find the answers that we seek.
need long before the turbulent times come. He supplies
However, if we choose to focus on the following, this may
faith, because He is a “faith giver,” as Author and Finisher
help to build our faith , while on the journey.
of our faith. In my walk through the season of fighting
First question is “What?” What report do we choose to
cancer, I have experienced that the deeper my need and my
believe and focus on? The medical papers, a phone call, or
weakness, the greater is the faith and strength that comes
scans, and maybe the facts we are given. But we can choose
from Him, as long as I continue to choose to focus on Him
to dwell on the truth that God is more powerful than our
(see Rom. 5:3-5). My friend, you can walk in this same
circumstances, and He has and is our solution.
power by faith in Jesus Christ.
The second questions is, “Who” God is? Whom do we choose to trust? Charles Spurgeon said, “God is too good to be unkind and He is too wise to be mistaken. And when we cannot trace His hand, we must trust His heart.”
46 // March 2017
Irina Miller is a writer, worshiper, cancer survivor, and a daughter of the heavenly Father. She and her husband Dustin are involved in Westmore church. Follow her devotionals on Instagram and Twitter: @BeSpokenNow
Volunteer to be the advocate for an abused or neglected child in foster care on the journey to a safe and permanent home.
706.428.7934 www.casanorthwestga.org
First National Community Bank Mortgage
Scared
you’ll outlive your money?
Say goodbye to your fears with options from Modern Woodmen of America that can guarantee an income for life. Let’s talk. I can help you plan for life.
Donald L. Jones, FICF, LUTCF Suite 205 101 E. Crawford Street Dalton, GA 30720 B 706-278-5725 donald.l.jones@mwarep.org
Registered representative. Securities offered through MWA Financial Services Inc., a wholly SCAG0312 owned subsidiary of Modern Woodmen of America. Member: FINRA, SIPC.
Did You Know The Average Rent Payment Is
$10,000 A Year??
Wouldn’t You Rather Be Paying That 10 GRAND Towards Something You Own? Let Us Pre-Approve You For A Home Loan! 101 N Hamilton Street • Dalton, GA 30720 Mortgage Office Direct Number: 706-278-LOAN (5626) Fax: 706-259-1250
ò0 Mission Statement:
W
e believe when people are equipped, motivated, and passionately engaged in living out their faith in Jesus Christ they have the potential to be world changers. Our mission is to bring people into a dynamic relationship with Jesus Christ—a relationship that empowers them to see how God can work through individual personalities, situations, and talents. Christ was an activist, he did not neglect the needs of the people as He brought His message. We strive to encourage everyone to look more like Christ by reaching outside of themselves to serve the needs of others—at home, at school, in communities, and across the world.
Christian Magazine
Writer Guidelines: Who: Our writers range from pastors,
professors, and professional writers to stay at home moms and dads, business professionals, and others who have a desire to reach out to people through words of encouragement.
What: We believe that it is important to laugh
together, praise each other, encourage one another, and to offer biblical advice. Articles can be directed toward everyone, or from woman to woman, or man to man. We love to share recipes and family traditions as well. We ask that articles be kept to a 500 word maximum. We’d love to hear from you!
Where: Please send submissions to brooke.goodnews@gmail.com Why: Because God has not intended for us to
just survive. We believe that we are intended to reach out to love and encourage each other. God has brought each of us through tough times, blessed us, and made the “impossible” possible. Let’s, together, share the love of Jesus Christ.
issuu.com/goodnewsdalton Phone: 423.478.6484
48 // March 2017
Q Up The Mic With Karli
20 Years On Air Experience
DJ Service & Event Productions Dances ۰ s y a Birthd ings d d e W s۰ Reunion
404.312.1155 QuptheMic@gmail.com
North Georgia’s Most Affordable Source For Adjustable Beds! 706.695.9088 105 Murray Plz, Chatsworth, GA 30705
Gò0dNews for Everyone
The Teachings of Jesus
To help the people understand His teachings more easily, Jesus used everyday examples the people would understand.
A
by Miranda Calfee
bove Galilee there were hills where Jesus went
to love our enemies," said Jesus. He wants us to show
to preach to the people. Crowds gathered
kindness to those who do us wrong.
around to hear him speak. One day, as the
Jesus also taught the people how to pray. He told
people sat on the hillside, Jesus told them about God's
them to go to a quiet place where they could think care-
blessings, He told them that people who were poor in
fully about what they were saying. Jesus said, "This is
spirit would be happy because the kingdom of heaven
what you should say to God: "Our Father in heaven,
was theirs. "God will comfort those whose loved ones
may Your holy name be honored; may Your kingdom
have died. He will reward humble people too," Jesus
come; may Your will be done on earth, as it is in heaven.
said. "Truly happy people are those who want to please
Give us today the food we need, and forgive us the
God and do what he asks. If you are kind, you will
wrongs we have done as we forgive the wrongs that
receive kindness. The pure in heart shall see God. Those
others have done to us. Do not bring us to the point of
who work for peace will be called God's children. If
temptation, but keep us safe from evil."
people are unkind to you for doing what God asks, be
Then Jesus said, "Trust in God and He will never
happy, because God has a reward for you in heaven.”
let you down. Don't store up riches on earth that could
Jesus used the following examples: "You are like
be taken from you. Store riches in heaven where God
the salt we put on our food to preserve it," He said.
will give you all you need. Don't worry about your next
"You will keep God's world from going bad. And the
meal. God looks after the birds in the fields, and you
kind deeds you do will be like bright lamps shining in
are more important than them. Don't worry about your
the darkness, giving light to God's world—people will
clothes. God has clothed the flowers of the fields; He
be thankful." Jesus also reminded the people to fol-
will clothe you, too. Trust in God, and He will give you
low God's laws. He reminded them that it was wrong
all you need."
to murder anyone, but it was also wrong to feel angry enough to want to murder someone. "God wants us
50 // March 2017
Miranda Calfee attends Michigan Avenue Baptist Church where she assists in the children's Sunday school program.
PROFESSIONAL PHARMACY 53 Years! Dalton’s Preferred Pharmacy for Over 50 Come visitususfor forallallyour your Come by and see prescription needsand andlet letus usbecome become prescription needs your Hometown Hometown Independent IndependentPharmacy! Pharmacy!
• Flu Shots • Full Service Gift Shop Specializing in Newborn Gift Baskets • We Accept Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Benny Cards • We Offer Professional Counseling on all Medications • We Offer Diabetic Education
Full Service Compounding Center Offering Specialty Drug Compounding and Veterinary Drug Compounding
Diabetic Footwear. Offering Free Custom Fittings and Foot Exams
Our Pharmacists: Dr. Jason P. Sneed, Pharmacy Manager • Cookie Cook, RPh. • Mark Smith, RPh. • Dr. Tammy Houston Open when you need us 365 days a year! Monday thru Friday 8 am - 8 pm, Saturday 9 am - 8 pm - Sunday 11 am - 7 pm
We Accept All Major Insurance Plans t County Wide Delivery
Se Habla Español (Speak Spanish)
www.professionalpharmacydalton.com
187648
1100 Burleyson Road • Dalton, GA (706) 278-2490
Husqvarna - The Name of quality
SAVE up to $300 on a Trailer when you Buy a Mower! C R E D I T
R E S T R I C T I O N S
D O
A P P LY
HUSQVARNA GT-52 HUSQVARNA MZ-52LE HUSQVARNA MZ-T 52
(26 HP KOHLER ENGINE, FABRICATED DECK)
$61
.00
PER MONTH
(25 HP KAWASAKI ENGINE, FABRICATED DECK, 3.5 ACRES PER HOUR)
$98.00 PER MONTH
(22 HP KAWASAKI ENGINE, FABRICATED DECK, 4.2 ACRES PER HOUR)
$125.00 PER MONTH
Reed and Reed Sales 3279 Old Federal Road South • Chatsworth, GA 30705 706.517.8922 • reedandreedsales.com