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DECEMBER 2022

GoodNews from the Pastor’s Desk

6 Memories Matter

by Donald Cantrell

GoodNews for Kids

8 The Shepherds and Angels

by Danny Hesterly

GoodNews Money Matters

10 Would You Like to Have Lifetime Income?

by Rick Hughes GoodNews for Men

12 Jesus and Jesus Alone

by Greg Grotewold

GoodNews for Women

14 Have You Opened Your Present?

by April Engstrom GoodNews for Everyone

18 The Character of Christmas

by Brent Goodge

GoodNews for Everyone

20 God’s Promise Kept

by Matt Jensen

GoodNews for Life

22 The Two Greatest Gifts

by David Huff

GoodNews for Health

24 No Doctor Heals You, Only God Can Heal You!

by Dr. Shawn Jones GoodNews Cover Story

26 Bankers Factoring LLC GoodNews for Everyone

28 Tugging at Christmas

by Sandra Gilmore

GoodNews for Everyone

30 When Does a Revival Really Start?

by Filip Brunner GoodNews for Everyone

32 Small Gifts, Large Hearts

by Kristen West

GoodNews for Everyone

34 He’s Already There

by Dorothy Teague

GoodNews for Everyone

36 The Greatest Memory

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by Dr. Alan Hix

GoodNews for the New Year

38 5 Ways to Start the New Year Off Right

by Mitchell Qualls GoodNews for Everyone

40 God’s Second Chance

by Grace Logan

GoodNews for your Taste Buds

42 Christmas Ambrosia Salad GoodNews Poetry

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44 Emmanuel

by Judy Hood

GoodNews for Everyone

46 A Divinely Appointed Visit: Luke 1:39-56

by Jonathon Wright GoodNews for Health

48 Sleep in Heavenly Peace GoodNews for Everyone

50 The Gift of Giving

by Paul McGuire

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Memories Matter

by Donald Cantrell

I

n the coming days, we will be celebrating Christmas.

passing of a loved one, as everyone realizes that their seat is

It will be a time of festivities, parties, decorations, and

forever empty, but their memories live on.

reunions, but more than any of those things, it will be a

There have been some awesome events throughout

time of making memories. There are many that don’t enjoy

history, but the first Christmas night literally changed the

all of the revelry of the Christmas Season, but I am not one

world. Joseph and Mary were living in the moment as their

of them. I love it! I can listen to Christmas music year-round,

lives were turned upside down. Joseph had to move his

especially during the last two months of the year. As I write

family from Nazareth to Bethlehem, which was around

this, Christmas is almost two months away, and I can’t wait.

90 miles, and his wife was pregnant with a child that was

I am 62 years old, and some of my fondest memories

not even his. The tenseness of their travels may have been

were going to bed as a kid in Chatsworth and anxiously

rigorous, but God was allowing them to bring the world some of the most precious and realest memories ever.

The lowly couple arrived within the city of Bethlehem to find that all of the dwelling places were occupied. However, they eventually found lodging at the inn, just not inside the inn. No, they were lodging with the animals. When God sent forth His son, He did not displace one person to make room for His son to be born. Instead, He willingly allowed him to be born and placed in a manger. Where else should a lowly lamb be born?

In time, God allowed Mary to bring forth His precious son, but He also sent forth His angel to alert some shepherds about the birth of the “Real Lamb.” The

waiting for Santa to arrive at our house, leaving our gifts

Lamb of God. Wow! Is that not the greatest memory ever? I

under the tree. The best gifts I remember from those years

dare say that those men’s lives were never the same because

were a set of cowboy pistols and a holster. I also remember

they left their lambs and went to the city. While there, they

that one year our mom bought us “air rifles.” She did not

saw “God’s Lamb.” There is no doubt that everyone involved

know that they were really Red Ryder BB Guns.

in the Christmas story that night made everlasting memories.

The beauty of Christmas is that it is a time when family and friends get together and eat, share gifts, share stories,

Memories matter, so go out and make some memories this Christmas, okay?

and laugh about times past. In the coming years, most of the ones that we gave. However, we will always cherish the memories. There might be a tinge of sadness due to the

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About The Author

us will not even remember the gifts we received or even

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The Shepherds and Angels

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by Danny Hesterly

o you remember that part in the Christmas Story

This had to be both amazing and a bit scary for the

where the angels begin to sing to the shepherds

shepherds. I don’t think I’ve ever seen an angel, but if I

who are out in the middle of their fields taking care

did, I’d probably feel just like those shepherds did that

of their sheep? Just in case you might have forgotten, it’s

night. There are a lot of really fun and fascinating things

found in Luke 2:8-15:

found in this passage of scripture. Like the announcement

That night there were shepherds staying in the fields nearby,

of the Messiah (the Savior of the world) or how there was

guarding their flocks of sheep. Suddenly, an angel of the Lord

just one angel, then all of a sudden, a ton of angels were

appeared among them, and the radiance of the Lord’s glory

singing. But there’s one huge thought I’ve always had that

surrounded them. They were terrified, but the angel reassured

stands out when I read the Christmas Story. Here it is: Of all the people in the world, the angel of the Lord told the most important news to a bunch of smelly, poor, and unpopular shepherds. You see, being a shepherd during Jesus’ time wasn’t a job most people wanted.

Shepherds were considered not smart or trustworthy. They didn’t make a lot of money being shepherds, and most people didn’t want to be friends with them. But we see in Luke 2 that an angel of the Lord came to the shepherds FIRST! Wow!

them. “Don’t be afraid!” he said. “I bring you good news that will

The good news is that the Messiah, the Lord, being

bring great joy to all people. The Savior—yes, the Messiah, the

born in Bethlehem belonged to everyone. It doesn’t matter

Lord—has been born today in Bethlehem, the city of David! And

if you’re young or old, rich or poor, liked or disliked.

you will recognize him by this sign: You will find a baby wrapped

This good news was for shepherds and kings alike. Isn’t

snugly in strips of cloth, lying in a manger.”

that just amazing? God sees us as His children. We are all

Suddenly, the angel was joined by a vast host of others—the armies of heaven—praising God and saying, “Glory to God in highest heaven, and peace on earth to those with whom God is pleased.”

When the angels had returned to heaven, the shepherds said

important to Him. God doesn’t have favorites. His good news is for everyone.

So, during this Christmas season, we ALL get to receive the greatest gift ever given to us. His name is Jesus. He is God’s son. He is the Savior of the world, and He wants to be our friend.

happened, which the Lord has told us about.”

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to each other, “Let’s go to Bethlehem! Let’s see this thing that has

Danny Hesterly lives in Chattanooga, TN where he spends most of his days in coffee shops helping others discover their part in God’s amazing story.

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Jesus and Jesus Alone

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can still recall as if it were yesterday. I couldn’t eat and was

This is staggering given I didn’t do anything particularly special

anxious to get going, for I wasn’t able to think about anything

to deserve such treatment. In fact, I did nothing, which was the

else. I put my baseball uniform on and headed over to my

whole point Jesus was trying to impress upon me. He wanted me to

coach’s house to catch a ride. Not only did I have a game that

stop striving, stop performing; He wanted me to be still and simply

night, but it was my turn to pitch.

abide in Him. “Stop stiving and know that I am God” (Psalm 46:10,

The rotation required that I take the mound every other week,

NASB). The Lord desired my heart, not my sacrifice. “For I desire

which meant my nerves were working overtime every other week.

steadfast love and not sacrifice, the knowledge of God rather than

I wasn’t nervous about having to pitch; I was nervous because I

burnt offerings” (Hosea 6:6, ESV).

knew that in order for me to be pleased with my performance, I would need to do something I had not done all season. It wasn’t enough to win the game; success demanded that I pitch a no-hitter.

And as had happened all summer, I failed. Even though we won the game and I got a “w” under my name, I gave up not only a couple of hits, but in fact a run. I was crushed. And as had happened all summer, I spent the balance of the week both sulking over the bitter defeat and constantly replaying in my head the pitch sequence to each of the batters who got on base. You would have thought I had blown Game 7 of the World Series.

I’m a recovering perfectionist. The problem wasn’t that I wanted to play well; the problem was how I defined what “well” meant. I saw no difference between it and perfection; in my mind, they were one in the same.

It wasn’t until Jesus entered my life that I began to recognize

None of this outpouring of grace would have been possible

not only how destructive such striving was but also how

without Calvary. Jesus died my death, and I took on His robe of

unnecessary. The Lord showed me that I was using baseball (and

righteousness (Romans 4:5). Because of the Son’s perfecting work

the myriad of other aims that received my exacting energy) as a

on the cross, the Father now counts me as perfectly righteous. “For

means by which to fill a more profound need. There was no way

by a single offering he has perfected for all time those who are

the sport and my ability to perform it could ever possibly deliver

being sanctified” (Hebrews 10:14, ESV). When the Father looks at

on the expectations I carried. Even if I had pitched a perfect game, I

me, He doesn’t see Greg and his brokenness; He sees Jesus and His

still would have been left unsatisfied and for one very good reason.

holiness. Simply amazing.

I was seeking something that was designed to be met by Jesus

Immeasurable in mercy, unparalleled in power, irreproachable

and Jesus alone. That something was acceptance. Only He could

in purity, immutable in character, unrivaled in tenderness, and

provide the type of approval for which my heart longed.

irrepressible in joy, Jesus is the very embodiment of the perfection

And when I decided to surrender my will for His, that’s

I had long sought. And I gained what I was seeking at the very

exactly what I received. With tender mercy, Jesus began pouring

moment I relinquished any effort to secure it. I became perfect

out His unadulterated love upon my frustrated soul. He embraced

when I abandoned my need to be perfect and yielded to the One

me with a care that left no doubt I was not only accepted by Him

who is.

but adored. Adored! The Lord loves and likes me. He delights being in my presence. “The Lord your God is in your midst, a

May we find our acceptance in Jesus and Jesus alone. His is the only approval truly worth pursuing.

he will quiet you by his love; he will exult over you with loud singing” (Zephaniah 3:17, ESV).

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Have You Opened Your Present?

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by April Engstrom

icture it—that Christmas when you got the present

didn’t come empty handed into your spirit, either. We see in

you’ll never forget. Maybe it was something small,

1 Cor. 12:4-11 examples of His gifts. In Gal. 5:22-23, we see

something that brought you hope when Christmas

the fruit of those gifts. In Romans 12:6-8, Paul urges us to

was a dark time for you. Maybe you received lots of presents, but there’s that one you’ll always remember. For

use these gifts.

Yes, God does and will always shine when He is able to

me, it was a set of ballet slippers, a skirt, leg warmers, and

work where you are weak. But think about how much He

a dance bag with my name on it. I was like so many others

will be able to accomplish if you are willing to allow your

dreaming of being a ballerina. But what was so magical

gifts to be pushed to the level where Jesus takes over and

about that present wasn’t just the present, it was the heart

gets the glory. You are an active, needed part of the body

behind it. My parents were telling me that they believed in my dream too. The clothes weren’t just pretend ballet clothes; they were the real deal. I continued to wear them throughout my ten years of ballet.

Our Heavenly Father is investing in you too.

He knows your heart, and He wants to bless you with gifts that will enable you to succeed at the tasks He has placed in your heart. Yes, God gave us some mind-blowing gifts. Some knock your socks off, praise Jesus, work-in-the-Holy-Spirit kind of gifts. These gifts are the real deal. They are there to equip you and help you succeed in the path God has laid before you. A path that requires you to be in relationship with the Father to bring glory to our Lord Jesus, all of which is made

of Christ, and He wants to use you. He’s gifted you with

possible by the Holy Spirit being present in our daily lives.

everything He needs. Have you opened it?

The greatest gift, next to salvation, is the gift of the Holy

As we enter this Christmas season, as we remember the

Spirit. A living and breathing, active part of the trinity is

greatest gift ever given to us, I encourage you to remember

living inside of you. This is promised to us in John 14:14-21.

the daily gift you have living inside you. Jesus came and died

“And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another

for your sins, and now the Holy Spirit lives within you to

Helper, to be with you forever, even the Spirit of truth,

bring glory back to Jesus. Allow Him to speak God’s heart to

whom the world cannot receive, because it neither sees him

you. Allow Him to use you for God’s good and faithful plans.

nor knows him. You know him, for he dwells with you and

He’s speaking, have you stopped long enough to listen? May

will be in you” (John 14:16-17, ESV).

God bless you this Christmas season and this coming year as

When you accepted the salvation of Jesus Christ, you

you discover all He has for you. Open the gift.

Father. Read the whole of John 14 for an even more beautiful picture of His intentionality behind this gift. The Holy Spirit

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Abundant Life Baptist Church 811 J and J, 30721 706-278-5289 Antioch Baptist Church 1205 Antioch Road, 30720 706-278-1305 Beaverdale Baptist Church 2496 Beaverdale Rd NW, 30721 706-259-7089 Calvary Baptist Church 2115 Chatsworth Rd, 30721 706-278-6324 Carolyn Baptist Church 2305 Cleveland Highway, 30721 706-259-8142 Centerpoint Baptist Church 420 Centerpoint Drive SE, 30721 706-277-2100 Christ Reformed Baptist Church 1378 Dug Gap Rd, 30720 706-226-3026 Concord Baptist Church 1054 Hopewell Rd, Cohutta 30710 706-694-8618 Cove Baptist Fellowship Church 461 Carbondale Rd SW, 30721 706-277-3484 Crown View Baptist Church 502 West Tyler St, 30720 706-278-7422 Deep Springs Baptist Church 1660 Beaverdale Rd NE, 30721 706-259-3255 Dug Gap Baptist Church 2031 Dug Gap Rd, 30720 706-278-2377 Eastbrook Baptist Church 204 Hill Rd, 30720 Eastside Baptist Church 913 East Morris St, 30721 706-278-8553 Eleventh Avenue Baptist Church 2550 South Dalton Bypass, 30722 706-278-7020 Emmaus Baptist Church 4268 S. Dixie Rd, 30735 706-483-5251 First Baptist Church 802 Kenner St, 30721 706-226-9681 First Baptist Church of Dalton 311 North Thornton Ave, 30720 706-278-2911 Grace Baptist Church 2049 Lower Kings Bridge Rd, 30721 706-537-6884 Good Hope Baptist Church 2525 Lake Francis Rd, 30721 706-259-3719 Grove Level Baptist Church 2802 Cleveland Highway, 30721 706-259-8519

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Good Samaritan Baptist Church 3137 Cleveland Rd, 30721 706-259-7239 Gospelway Baptist Church 336 Jupiter Cir, 30721 706-278-1424 Grace Baptist Church 2049 Lower Kings Bridge Rd, 30721 706-537-6884 Harmony Baptist Church 187 Lower Dawnville Rd, 30721 706-226-5521 Harvest Baptist Church 3986 Cleveland Hwy, 30721 706-694-8951 Hill Crest Baptist Church 1901 Cityview St, 30720 706-279-1267 Hopewell Baptist Church 3527 Airport Rd, 30721 706-226-5987 Kinsey Drive Baptist Church 2626 Kinsey Drive,30720 706-277-3505 Lakeshore Park Baptist Church 12 Crescent St, 30720 706-275-6050 Liberty Baptist Church 506 South Pentz St, 30720 706-226-5535 Lindsey Memorial Baptist 706-673-7650 3503 Lindsey Memorial Rd. Rocky Face, Ga. 30740 Macedonia Baptist Church 1355 Dawnville Rd NE, 30721 706-259-9220 Maple Grove Baptist Church 347 Maple Grove Rd, 30721 706-483-6300 McFarland Hill Baptist Church 307 Brickyard Rd, 30721 706-277-5521 Mount Rachel Baptist Church 332 Haig Mill Lake Rd, 30720 706-278-5192 Mount Ridge Baptist Church 1401 M L King, Jr. Blvd, 30721 706-278-0335 New Hope Baptist Church 900 Roan St, 30721 706-226-2093 New Hope Baptist Church 706-673-8050 2105 Tunnel Hill-Varnell Road Tunnel Hill, GA 30755 New Life Baptist Church 2620 Old Grade Rd, 30721 Northwest Georgia Baptist Church 222 North Pentz St, 30720 706-463-3490 Olivia Baptist Church 1817 Guy St, 30720 706-278-3507 Pine Grove Baptist Church 4004 Airport Road, 30721 706-264-8630 Poplar Springs Baptist Church 897 Poplar Springs Rd, 30720 706-259-8727 Reformation Baptist Church 244 N. Hamilton St, 30720 706-314-8711 Rocky Face Baptist Church

1544 Rocky Face Railroad St, 30740 706- 226-5751 Salem Baptist Church 1448 Pleasant Grove Dr, 30721 706-259-7045 South Dalton Baptist Church 498 Lakemont Drive, 30720 706-278-4946 Shiloh Baptist Church 2014 East Waugh St, 30721 706-226-5981 Temple Baptist Church 2310 South Dixie Hwy, 30720 706-226-6785 Valley Baptist Church 2907 Old Rome, 30720 Welcome Hill Baptist Church 2772 E Welcome Hill Circle, 30721 706-278-0368 Whitfield Baptist Church 2134 Dug Gap Rd, 30721 706-278-6776

Bible

Fellowship Bible Church 2044 Dug Gap Rd, 30720 706-278-6269

Catholic

Saint Joseph’s Catholic Church 968 Haig Mill Lake Rd, 30720 706-278-3107

Christian

First Christian Church 1506 Dug Gap Rd, 30720 706-278-7244

Church of Christ

Central Church of Christ 515 N. Tibbs Rd, 30720 706-278-8051 Riverbend Church of Christ 2218 S Riverbend Rd, 30721 706-226-0819

Church of God

Church of God of Union Assembly 2311 South Dixie Rd, 30720 706-275-0510 City View Church of God 3688 Chatsworth Hwy, 30721 706-226-6686 Crosspointe 2681 Underwood Street 30721 706-278-2649 Lifegate Church 2744 Cleveland Highway, 30721 706-259-0016 Valley Brook Church of God 1474 Mineral Springs Rd, 30720 706-279-3296

Community

Church on the Hill 1035 Abutment Rd, 30721 706-278-9208 Community Fellowship Church 409 North Fredrick St, 30721 706-278-3204 Freedom Community Church 908 Elk Street, 30720 706-463-2690 Rock Bridge Community Church 121 W Crawford St, 30720

Episcopal

Saint Mark’s Episcopal Church 901 West Emory St, 30720 706-278-8857

Latter-day Saints

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 610 Shugart Rd, 30720 706-278-5295

Lutheran

Christ the King Lutheran Church 623 S Thornton Ave, 30720 706-278-3979

Methodist

Bethel AME Church 620 Spring Street, 30720 706-226-2714 Bethel 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 Mt. 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 Sugar Valley UMC 503 Murry Hill Dr, 30720 706-280-9112 Trinity UMC 901 Veterans Dr, 30721 706-278-4042 Tunnel Hill UMC 706-673-4022 121 North Varnell Road Tunnel Hill, GA 30755 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 901 Chester Road, 30721 706-270-9733

Bridging the Gap Ministries 514 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, 30721 706-277-7575 Relentless Worship Center 210 Robinwood Dr, 30721 706-313-1129 Cornerstone Family Church 1240 Dawnville Rd, 30721 706-259-8509 Dalton House Of Prayer 897 College Dr, Conference Rm 3, 30720 706-915-6545 Good Neighbors Church 910 South Thornton Ave, 30720 706-226-0846 Gospel Light Tabernacle 804 Sheridan Ave, 30721 Grace Fellowship Ministries

620 N Glenwood Ave 2&3, 30721 706-280-1375 Northwest Christian Fellowship 272 Main St, Varnell, GA 30756 706-694-9830 River of Life Church of Dalton 2919 East Walnut Ave, 30721 706-965-6683 Saint James Overcoming Church 400 North Fredrick St, 30721 706-278-0319

Pentecostal

Iglesia de Dios Pentecostal Fuente de Agua Viva 1007 Underwood St, 30721 706-278-4963 La Senda Antigua

308 East Matilda St, 30720 706-270-8826 True Gospel Pentecostal Church 109 South Henderson St, 30721 706-278-5696 Shadow Ridge Worship Center 122 Wheat Drive Varnell, GA 30721 706-280-4546

Presbyterian

ChristChurch Presbyterian 510 South Tibbs Rd, 30720 706-529-2911 First Presbyterian Church 101 S. Selvidge St, 30720 706-278-8161 Grace Presbyterian Church

2107 Threadmill Rd, 30720 706-226-6344

Salvationalist

Salvation Army 1109 N. Thornton Ave, 30722 706-278-3966

Seventh Day Adventist

3 Angels Hispanic SDA 701 E Morris St, 30721 706-618-1182 Dalton Hispanic SDA 112 W Long St, 30720 706-275-0523 Dalton SDA Church 300 South Tibbs Rd, 30720 706-226-2166

Chatsworth Church Directory Baptist

Blue Ridge Primitive Baptist Church 706-517-9849 134 Hyden Tyler Road Chatsworth, GA 30705 US Calvary Baptist Church 706-695-7747 Highway 225 North Chatsworth, GA 30705 US Center Hill Baptist Church 706-695-7988 65 Berry Bennett Road Chatsworth, GA 30705 US Cisco Baptist Church 706-695-9270 Highway 411 North Chatsworth, GA 30705 US Cool Springs Baptist Church 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 Liberty Baptist Church 4221 US-76, Chatsworth, GA 30705 US Little Consauga Baptist Church 706-517-5733 1100 Sugar Creek Chatsworth, GA 30705 US Maranatha Baptist Church 706-695-6330 Highway 225 South Chatsworth, GA 30705 US Mount Pisgah Baptist Church 706-517-8944 2309 Old Highway 411

Chatsworth, GA 30705 US 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 706-386-484 1058 Mtn Crest Dr. Chatsworth, GA 30705 US Prayer Baptist Church 706-624-9216 10859 Hwy. 225 South Chatsworth, GA 30705 US Shinning Light Baptist Church 706-517-1739 801 North 5th Avenue Chatsworth, GA 30705 US Smyrna Baptist Church 706-695-5815 1913 Smyrna Church Road Chatsworth, GA 30705 US Spring Place Baptist Church 706-695-5532 441 Highway 225 South Chatsworth, GA 30705 US Strait Way Baptist Church 706-517-2861 508 West Peachtree Street Chatsworth, GA 30705 US Total Praise Baptist Church 706-695-6441 1461 Greeson Bend Rd, Chatsworth, GA 30705 US Zion Hill Baptist Church 706-517-5913 Highway 225 North Chatsworth, GA 30705 US

Bible

Grace Bible Church 2599 Leonard Bridge Rd. Chatsworth, GA 30705 US

Church of Christ

Woodhaven Church of Christ

706-847-7400 508 West Peachtree Street Chatsworth, GA 30705 US

Church of God

Chatsworth Church of God 706-695-9388 Highway 411 South Chatsworth, GA 30705 US Central Community Church 706-695-4242 60 Pine Hills Drive Chatsworth, GA 30705 Spring Place Church of God 706-695-8000 717 Tibbs Bridge Road Chatsworth, GA 30705 US

Full Gospel

Faith Worship Center 706-695-6866 189 Hyden Tyler Road Chatsworth GA 30705 House Of Prayer 616 Jenkins Road Chatsworth, GA 30705 US

Methodist

Casey Springs UMC 7250 Chastworth Highway South Chastworth, GA 30705 Center Valley UMC 706-971-4646 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 532 Cook Drive Chatsworth, GA 30705 US 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

The Church of God of the Union Assembly at Chatsworth, GA 706-695-7335 Highway 52 Alternate Chatsworth, GA 30705 US Liberty Tabernacle 706-517-3140 2196 Smyrna Church Road Chatsworth, GA 30705 US Living Word Christian Fellowship 706-695-5005 960 Cherokee Drive Chatsworth, GA 30705 US New Beginnings Ministries 706-695-6067 646 Floodtown Road Chatsworth, GA 30705 US North Gate Church 706-548-4967 7727 Highway 225 South Chatsworth, GA 30755 US Tabernacle of Praise 706-517-0377 1435 Leonard Bridge Road Chatsworth, GA 30705 US Wings Of Faith Ministries 706-695-1527 1122 North Holly Drive Chatsworth, GA 30705 US

Pentecostal

Victory Tabernacle 706-517-1458 355 Ellijay Street Chatsworth, GA 30705 US A Place to Worship 706-517-8568 259 Old Landfill Rd Chatsworth, GA 30705 US

Presbyterian Sumach Presbyterian Church 706-695-4773 2089 Sumach Church Chatsworth, GA 30705 US

Seventh Day Adventist

Seventh-Day Adventist Church 706-517-5124 1115 Highway 52 Chatsworth, GA 30705 US

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The Character of Christmas

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by Brent Goodge

e love to read of the angels singing to the

of Almighty God (John 1:14; Matthew 1:23). Through Herod

shepherds in Luke’s account of the Christmas

the Great, Satan did try to kill Jesus as soon as He was born

story. Matthew’s edition presents Christ as the

(Matthew 2:16-18). But in the ignominious death of Herod,

Baby King worshiped by royal emissaries. But have you ever

God demonstrated to satan what his own fate would be

read the Christmas story in Revelation? Both Matthew and

(Matthew 2:19).

Luke presented the Bethlehem story as the Messiah’s arrival

The story of Christmas, as the entire story of salvation, is

to earth. The emphasis of both is to convince the reader that

simply a contrast of character. Satan, the king of selfishness

this Baby in the manger was the Prophesied One.

(Isaiah 14:12-14), set himself against Jesus Christ, the King

John’s Christmas presentation, found in the book of Revelation, doesn’t allow the reader to dwell on the bleating of sheep, the poetic Magnificat, the glorious music of the angels, or the magi from the East. You can read it in Revelation 12:1-5. Satan, the dragon, was standing ready, waiting for Jesus to arrive on earth, so that he could “devour” Jesus “as soon as (He) was born” (Revelation 12:4).

Revelation’s Christmas story gives us the backstory that Luke and Matthew did not include.

Satan and one third of heaven’s angels had been expelled from heaven for rebellion against God (Revelation 12:4). Satan had heard the promise God made to the woman in Eden that One of her seed would crush his head (Genesis 3:15).

And Satan was anxiously awaiting the day the King of the

of Selflessness (Philippians 2:5-8). The serpent’s apparent

universe would step foot on Satan’s territory, where Satan

victory, striking the heel of his Creator on Calvary’s cross, was

was sure the Creator would be an easy Prey.

the event that would crush Satan’s own head (Genesis 3:15).

Did the Father, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit know Satan’s

Decisions have consequences. The king of selfishness

plans? Of course. What kind of parent sends their child to

will die an ignominious death as his vassal King Herod

certain death? What kind of God sends Himself to certain

did (Isaiah 14:16-20; Ezekiel 28:18,19). And the King of

death? What kind of God do we serve? We worship a

Selflessness will spend eternity worshipped by those He died

Creator that once made us in His image (Genesis 1:26;

to transform, knowing if He could go back, He would never

Revelation 14:6,7). And One who committed Himself to the

have chosen any other path (Philippians 2:9-11; Isaiah 53:11).

prospect that He would do whatever it took to restore His

Whose character are you praying to receive this Christmas?

image in us. Christ was “slain, from the foundation of the And so “the Word became flesh and dwelt among us,” Immanuel, demonstrating to us the glorious loving character

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world” (Revelation 13:8).

Brent Goodge lives in Whitfield County, and will never ever understand why God was willing to die to save him.

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God’s Promise Kept

“I

by Matt Jensen

will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your offspring and her offspring; he shall bruise your head, and you shall

bruise his heel” (Genesis 3:15).

In this passage, God is the one who promises,

the snake is Satan, and the offspring of the woman

• Will explain God’s law (Exodus 20:1-21; Matthew 5-7) • Will be like a substitutionary lamb who takes away sin (Exodus 12:1-28, John 1:29, 35-36) • Will be a son of David (2 Samuel 7, especially verses 12-16; Matthew 1:1; 12:42)

is Jesus. Here we find that God promises that Jesus

• Will be the place that God’s presence fills like the

will come in order to fix and improve everything that

temple and tabernacle, but better (Exodus 26, 40; 1 Kings 6, 8; Matthew 12:6; Colossians 2:9) The Old Testament announces that Jesus will come. The New Testament announces that Jesus has already come and will come again.

We can believe all that God has promised because he promised that Jesus would come and then delivered on it. All who repent and believe in Christ will be saved by his blood and righteousness. All who refuse to come to Christ will be judged for their sins by the God of perfect holiness. Will you stand before God in Christ or in your sins?

For all the promises of God find their Yes in him (2 Corinthians 1:20).

And they killed those who announced beforehand

5:14; 1 Corinthians 15:21-22, 45). This promise means judgement for Satan but salvation for mankind. This promise grows like a tree. The more Scripture that is written, the clearer and brighter this promise becomes.

For example, the offspring of the woman: • Will be a son of Abraham (Genesis 12, 15, 17; Matthew 1:1) • Will be a king (Genesis 49:8-12; 2 Samuel 7, especially verses 12-16; 1 Timothy 6:15) • Will be a ruler and redeemer like Moses, but better (Deuteronomy 18:15-19; Acts 7:35) • Will lead another Exodus (Exodus 1-15; Matthew 2:15)

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the coming of the Righteous One (Acts 7:52; read verses 1-53).

Concerning this salvation, the prophets who prophesied about the grace that was to be yours searched and inquired carefully, inquiring what person or time the Spirit of Christ in them was indicating when he predicted the sufferings of Christ and the subsequent glories. It was revealed to them that they were serving not themselves but you, in the things that have now been announced to you through those who preached the good news to you by the Holy Spirit sent from heaven, things into which angels long to look (1 Peter 1:10-12).

About The Author

Adam has ruined through disobeying God (Romans

Matt Jensen is a missionary from Reformation Baptist Church in Dalton, Georgia. He and his wife, Danielle, are preparing to move to Thailand soon with their son, Judah.

They are also anticipating the birth of another son, Gabriel.

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The Two Greatest Gifts

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by David Huff

his is one of my favorite times of the year. Leaves

us. Every morning when we wake up, the breath of God

have turned colors and have fallen to the ground,

is flowing through us.

and I love walking through them and hearing the

The next gift I am given every day is the opportunity

crunching underneath my feet. For me, it is extremely

to receive salvation. The opportunity to be forgiven for

peaceful and centers my mind on the things that I take

the things I have done and the things I will do. God

for granted every day. The best part of the season is that

could have easily said, no, you are too wicked and destroyed

within weeks, we are at one of the happiest times of the

me, but He chose to allow Jesus to redeem me. That is

year—at least to me. Yes, I am referring to the gift-giving

a gift that keeps giving everything just as much as life.

season. I love watching my kids, wife, and other family

Not only do I get to experience a new day with life here

members open their presents on Christmas day.

on Earth, but I also get to experience eternal life with my

The main reason I enjoy watching everyone is it

Lord and Savior. You cannot replace those gifts.

reminds me of the two greatest gifts that God gives me

This Christmas season, I want to encourage you to

every day. James 1:17 says that every good gift comes

take time and think about the life that God gives you

from above. Indeed, it does. One of the gifts that I am so

every day. The air we breathe, the eternal life we will

thankful for is that each day I wake up and I have air to

have for those who are redeemed to Christ, and the

breathe. I love the Creation story so much because of this.

miracle birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Merry

In Genesis 1, man was formed from the Earth and God

Christmas, and may you enjoy the gifts that God gives us every day.

breathed His breath into man. God later formed woman from the side of the man and again He breathed life into her. Every

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My name is David Huff, and I am married to Brittany and together we have five wonderful kids. We attend Rock Bridge Community Church Calhoun where I serve on the prayer team. I am also a senior at Liberty University.

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Gò0dNews for Health No Doctor Heals You, Only God Can Heal You! rowing up in the mid-west, church was an occasional Sunday event in my family. Honestly, my Grandmother Pauline preached enough in her living room every afternoon to fill in a lot of the gaps! However, we all have times in our lives where God proves He is always in charge—even if He does not make Himself known regularly to you and stays in the background of our lives.

Fortunately, He is a loving God and will sometimes let us dig pretty deep holes we think we cannot ever recover from. But when you calm yourself and pray, the revelations

He wants us to learn will come to us, and eventually, the best way out of any situation! And the key is redemption!

We all make mistakes, and we all sin. Because God gave us all His only son, Jesus Christ, who died for all our sins, we only have to ask for forgiveness and admit we have sinned, and we are redeemed! How many times have you felt a hundred pounds lifted off your shoulders when you asked for forgiveness and were redeemed? It does not mean we will not suffer, but there is always light above to guide you out of any hole you dug!

The most dramatic experience for me was when I was white water rafting on the Colorado River; our raft got stuck on a huge rock at the beginning of the harsh rapids and I was hurled into the water. A few seconds later, I came up more than 50 yards from the raft. I was unable to swim 10 feet to shore or barely breathe as the current was so powerful, and I had to swallow water to get breaths. In my sheer panic, suddenly, a voice quietly said to me…it’s not your time now, you have too much to do. I immediately felt calm

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overtake me, and somehow my raft mates suddenly yanked me from the rapids and I was saved! I realized I was on a wrong path and this was another wake-up call to pray for forgiveness, redeem myself with God, and get back on the plan. God had plans for me to help people heal, and just like each of you, God has a plan to follow.

There is a saying in Chiropractic: “Life Comes from Above Down Inside Out!” It means that all healing is divine and comes from above, from God through Jesus Christ. This Life-Force is expressed inside your body outwards through the nerves. All doctors are simply tools of the Lord with special skills to help your body heal itself. No drug heals you, as they can only inhibit or stimulate body function.

No surgery heals you, as it removes cancers etc. or tries to improve joints or organs. They remove the impediment to healing, and your body does the healing! It’s the same with Chiropractic care, we remove interferences of bones pinching nerves, so it’s like turning the switch on to organs, muscles, and tissues of the body. We move the bone, and the power that made your body can once again heal the body. A Chiropractor treats no diseases, we only treat people, helping your innate healing power from God do miraculous things.

Some people may seek a doctor on a nutritional basis, and some need a tumor removed. The key is God will try to get you to the right doctor for any situation. Listen to His guidance. I cannot tell you how many new patients have come in and told me, “God sent me to you. Now you better figure this out!” If God sends someone to me, I know I will do my best as He gives me strength and confidence to help people who need my help! We are taught in Chiropractic school the second most important principal, to “Share for the sake of Sharing, Give for the sake of Giving, and Love for the sake of Loving.” Remember, you cannot row someone across the river without getting there yourself. I take that to mean that all doctors of all professions that have a desire to help others heal get blessings back to them as well.

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Tugging at Christmas

by Sandra Gilmore

I

n East Tennessee, John Muir quotes surface quite often,

the dusty air alongside this road, his mother Rachel breathed

jarring us to discover something wonderful we’ve

her last (Genesis 35:19). Centuries later, Jeremiah’s tears would

overlooked. Mr. Muir validates his quest into these hills,

stain this road without recourse as Babylonian soldiers forced

“When one tugs at a single thing in nature, he finds it attached to the rest of the world.”

When one tugs at a single thing in the Bible, he finds

Rachel’s shattered tribe to captivity (Jeremiah 40:1).

Not all the tears along this road were unhappy. Naomi’s friends formed a welcoming committee for Naomi’s daughter-

it attached to Christmas! Check out all the monthly Christmasconnected articles of this series in back editions of the 2022 GoodNews Magazine.

Before the common elements of Christmas today, before the tinsel and trinkets, the long ride to Bethlehem, the shepherds or the manger, there was a prayer. Zechariah and Elizabeth prayed for a son. We now know this son preached and baptized prior to the Messiah’s earthly ministry. The interesting thing about that prayer was, it’s quite possible, it had been set aside.

Do you quit praying after a while? When natural evidence says the prayer won’t be answered, or when your heart loses hope?

Although Zechariah’s prayer centered toward his family, the answer (their son John the Baptist) impacted the world. Your prayers are also part of a design set in motion by the Grand

in-love and blessed her, “May Yahweh make the woman who

Designer. Only God knows the potential they hold. Keep

has come into your house like Rachel and like Leah, which two

praying! Scripture endorses our prayerful ponderings because

built the house of Israel; and treat you worthily in Ephrathah

while [Joseph] was thinking the Lord sent an angel to answer his

and be famous in Bethlehem” (Ruth 4:11). Ruth is in the

questions (Matthew 1:20).

genealogy of Jesus.

Also in Matthew, the “Begats” are listed. This list can be

It is no wonder the Christmas story unfolds in Matthew

quite boring until you tug at it toward Christmas. Each name

with a quote from Micah, “But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah,

has a meaning that combines to tell the story of God’s Glory,

Though you are little among the thousands of Judah, Yet out

right up to the birth of Jesus.

of you shall come forth to Me The One to be Ruler in Israel,

Another tug toward Christmas is a little town called

Whose goings forth are from of old, From everlasting” (Micah

Ephrathah, or more specially, the road connecting Ephrathah

5:2). God’s people were steeped in the history of this road from

Bethlehem as it meanders even farther toward Jerusalem.

Ephrathah to Jerusalem. The torch of prophecy and the lantern

Nothing changes the world quite like a road. Did you know

of history shed light on this well-worn pathway.

this road brought in so many changes?

The Psalmist assures us, “Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet

Even today, we continue looking for connections to Christmas through Scripture. It seems we know much about

and a light unto my path” (Psalm 119:105). Although the road

Christmas, until we look again. There’s so much to unwrap

passing by Ephrathah mutely carries its travelers, the Word

about the birth of Jesus!

spotlights grand events. We know King David’s men found procession, David took the Ark back to Jerusalem (Psalm 132:6, 2 Chronicles 1:4). As Benjamin gasped his first breaths from

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

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When Does a Revival Really Start?

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by Filip Brunner

ake heed, brethren, lest there be in any of you

will speak peace unto his people, and to his saints: but let

an evil heart of unbelief, in departing from the

them not turn again to folly” (Psalm 85:6-8).

living God” (Hebrews 3:12).

In the middle of September, a tent was pitched in front

Is it possible that there is only one real revival which is multi-branched and multi-faceted? Indulge me for a

of our church. Not a tent you would go camping in, but

moment. When Seth was born, people began to call on

a tent that holds over 1,400 people as a part of our first

the name of the Lord. Revival. Enoch walked with God

ever tent revival. Over several days, we saw God work in

after the birth of Methuselah. Revival. Noah found grace

wonderful ways. Countless believers rededicated their lives,

with God. Revival. Peter heard a rooster crow. Revival.

Paul saw a light and heard a voice.

Revival. Paul and Silas sang at midnight after being beaten and imprisoned. Revival. Peter killed and ate from stuff that the law said was unclean. Revival. Some gave all they had. A woman gave a penny.

Revival. Mary Magdalene broke an alabaster box and anointed the feet of Jesus. Revival. The mother of Jesus saw her Son on the cross.

Revival. A young boy gave his lunch, and a lot more than just 5,000 men were fed. Revival.

What about the four men who prayed earnestly for revival? Little by little, others joined them, but some

and almost 100 received Christ as Savior. But when did the

fell away because they became discouraged. Still, others

revival really begin? Was it when four to five men met for

prayed all the more. Finally, three years later, perhaps…

prayer three years ago because they were tired of the same

but definitely in eternity past, God knew the day would

old, same old?

come. Intertwined in the revival that flows from the very

“Come, and let us return unto the Lord: for he hath torn,

heart of God, a small church on the side of the road, like so

and he will heal us; he hath smitten, and he will bind us up”

many others before it, plunged headlong into the current

(Hosea 6:1).

of God’s grace and mercy. We became the benefactors

of God? “Wilt thou not revive us again: that thy people may rejoice in thee? Show us thy mercy, O Lord, and grant us thy salvation. I will hear what God the Lord will speak: for he

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of God’s will for us by taking a closer walk with the Almighty. We have renewed zeal and an overflowing of God’s love for a world in need of Jesus. Just something to think about.

About The Author

Or, was it a long time ago, in eternity past, in the heart

Filip Brunner is married to his wife, Dr. Kim Brunner and together they have six children.

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Small Gifts, Large Hearts

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by Kristen West

t was Christmas morning. My living room was filled with family and the remains of what had been neatly wrapped packages. We were nearing the

end of our traditional gift exchange when my 13-yearold grandson produced a small, red stocking from behind his back and gave it to me. “Merry Christmas, Grandma,” he proclaimed.

I dumped out the stocking to find $13.82. The entire contents of his piggybank from home. “It’s everything I have, Grandma,” he said with a sweet smile. “And I wanted you to have it.”

My eyes welled up with tears as I gave him a bear hug that he’s probably still recovering from to this day. His comparatively small gift of the morning had the largest impact on my heart. The rest of us had purchased gifts within our budgets and from our surplus. Not him. His gift was completely and unreservedly sacrificial.

Mark 12:41-44 tells a story of a widow who did the same thing. Jesus and His disciples happened to be sitting across from the temple treasury one day as folks were coming through and dropping in their offerings.

“Many rich people were putting in large sums. And a poor widow came and dropped in two tiny coins worth very little” (vs. 41-42).

Jesus used that opportunity as a teaching moment for His disciples as He told them, “I assure you: This poor widow has put in more than all those giving to the temple treasury. For they all gave out of their surplus, but she out of her poverty has put in everything she possessed—all she had to live on” (vs. 43-44).

The Gospel point here is simple. In regards to

culture where we’re encouraged to buy big, spend more, and keep up with the Joneses, that life-giving truth is essential to remember. Small things matter. Tiny tokens of thoughtfulness and love count.

As we approach this Christmas season, I pray that we all will keep that truth close to our hearts as we give freely, sacrificially, sincerely, and with love.

attitude and generosity of the heart that God regards.

Not the magnificence or largeness of the gift. In a

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About The Author

giving, it is always the sincerity of the thought and the

Kristen West works at Rock Bridge Community Church with a heart for staff leadership, development, and care. She is a communicator with a passion to inspire, encourage, and challenge others in their daily walk with Christ. She writes and publishes weekly content on her blog at kristen-west.com.

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He’s Already There

by Dorothy Teague

I

watch a lot of “Sci-fi” shows, and I’ve been a

happens to me in my present or future life, He is an

“Trekkie” for a long time, watching the earliest Star

almighty God who is already there taking care of me.

Trek series avidly. I’m fascinated with “worm holes”

Even though I come from a long line of worriers, I try

and hooked on movies about time travel. I’ve always

to hold fast to this tenet and what Matthew 6:34 says,

thought it would be pretty cool to be able to go back

“Do not be anxious about tomorrow.”

in time and fix my mistakes, or gain the knowledge of how not to make them to begin with. A peep into the future to ready ourselves for what’s to come would be quite handy. But I have to bring my vivid imaginings to a halt and step into scripture where the real answers are found.

Even though God created time, He is above time itself (Genesis 1 and 2—the seven days of creation).

He is omnipresent, which means that He is everywhere at all times.

We ordinary mortals cannot see the future; we can only look back at the past or see the moment we are presently in. But God is everywhere at all times, tenses, and places! He is not confined by the construct of time nor can He be

Time travel may not ever come to pass while I

contained by any of the laws of nature and science that

am on this earth, but God is already the ultimate

we must abide by (“Behold, Heaven and the highest

time traveler! He is omnipresent! “We see through a

Heaven cannot contain You” 1 Kings 8:27).

glass darkly…” (1 Corinthians 13:12) but God already

Psalm 139:7-10 says, “Where shall I go from your

knows all the events of your life (Psalm 139:16) and is there in each moment of it with you. It’s comforting

ascend to Heaven, you are there! If I make my bed in

to know that no matter what happens in my life’s

Sheol, you are there! …if I dwell in the uttermost parts

journey, He’s already there!

of the sea, even there your hand shall lead me, and your right hand shall hold me.” So, no matter what

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About The Author

Spirit? Or where shall I flee from your presence? If I

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

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The Greatest Memory

T

by Dr. Alan Hix

he Christmas season is often a time for remembering.

planning something special for her child? She would not know

What is your fondest Christmas memory? The month of

until three days later, that God’s promise all those years ago

December holds some special days for our family. My

was fulfilled in ways she could never have imagined.

father was born in December, and he and my mother were wed a few days before his birthday. Skip forward in time, and our daughter was born on my parents’ anniversary, and a few days later, I walked across the stage at New Orleans seminary for my doctoral degree.

Christmas songs often reflect memories of Christmases past. The Twelve Days of Christmas might cause us to wonder what we would do with all of those presents if our true love actually did give them to us. The cacophony from all the livestock alone might make us rethink our view of the Grinch

During my early adult years, a popular song for church choirs to sing at Christmas was called simply, That Night.

The song begins with a hushed memory of a humble birth.

That night in all of Heaven there wasn’t a sound As God and the angels watched the Earth.

For there, in a stable the Father’s only Son Chose to give Himself through human birth.

And when the cry of a baby pierced the universe Once for all, men were shown their worth.

as a villain. He had a problem with the noise too!

Closer to home, I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus might stir memories of those childhood schemes to catch a glimpse of the man in the red suit. I’ll be home for Christmas captures the wistful longing for treasured Christmas traditions.

More poignantly, Jim Brickman’s song That Silent Night, recounts the story of a courtship that began on a Christmas night and continued through the decades. Alone now, a widower looks back over the years of Christmases spent together. We feel his wistfulness in the chorus: And the world spins round and the seasons change Letting go moving on and nothing stays the same Winter turns to Spring and Summer turns to Fall Our shadows on the wall, I still can see When I was holding you and you were holding me.

We find many details of the Christmas story in the Gospel

The chorus crescendos into a powerful declaration of the eternal significance of this one simple event.

of Luke. The difficult journey to Bethlehem, a stable turned into

And the heavens exploded, with music everywhere.

a delivery room, and a host of angels announcing the messiah’s

And the angels spilled over heaven’s edge and filled the air.

birth to lowly shepherds all capture our imagination. Luke

And the Father rejoiced, for He did not lose His Son,

concludes his narrative with a simple statement that implies

But He gained to Himself forever those who’d come.

treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart” (Luke 2:19).

I wonder how often during the course of Jesus’ life, Mary paused to remember the wonder of those events. As her heart was broken as she watched her son dying on a Roman cross, did she think back to those events when it seemed God was

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No wonder Mary pondered these things in her heart. For Christians throughout the centuries, this is truly the greatest memory. This Christmas, let us make it ours!

About The Author

the details he recounts come from Mary’s memories: “But Mary

Dr. Alan Hix is an Associate Professor of Christian Studies at Shorter University. In addition to being and educator, he has served churches as a pastor, been involved in mission trips to Africa, Canada, and Alaska, and participated in archaeological excavations in Israel for several years.

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5 Ways to Start the New Year Off Right

O

by Mitchell Qualls

ne more year is almost in the rearview, and the

• Measurable: You need a way to measure your progress.

countdown to the new year is on. Can you believe it? If

Depending on your goal, you may have to search, but look

you’re like me, you may already be thinking about new

for a tool to measure your progress. Choose a method that

opportunities and goals to help you start the new year right.

If you’re rolling your eyes at the thought of “New Year’s

you’ll stick with.

• Achievable: If it’s not attainable, you’ll probably give up too

Resolutions,” let me just state the obvious: There’s nothing

soon. Don’t try to jump too big, too fast. If there’s a big, lofty

significant about January 1 when it comes to goals. There is

goal you want to achieve in the future, that’s great. Break

nothing magical about new year’s resolutions. In fact, research has

it down into smaller goals and take those on. It’s a lot less

found that only about 45% of people even make resolutions. (And

daunting to say you want to lose 5 pounds in 2 months than

35% of those who do quit them before the end of January.)

to say you want to lose 50 pounds.

So, are they even worth it? While resolutions may not be the most successful, there is a lot of benefit in setting goals for yourself.

Goals can help you become who you want to be, provide stability and drive you. January 1 gives you a good starting point. The calendar flips to another year, and it’s often seen as a fresh start.

But, how do we start the new year off right?

1. Reflect on the previous year.

Healthy things grow. Healthy people are no different, but to grow, we have to see where we are. Start by looking back at the previous year and ask yourself: What went well last year?

What did I accomplish?

How did my life improve?

What goals did I abandon? Why? What hurdles did I overcome?

What do I wish I had spent more time doing?

2. Ask yourself, “What do I want to improve upon and why?”

You have the best opportunity to achieve the goals you set for yourself. Be careful not to set your goals based on what another

• Relevant: Does the goal matter to you? Is this something you want, not anyone else?

• Time-bound: Every goal needs a timeframe. The timeline must be realistic. Set a target achievement date and set benchmarks along the way.

4. Build a support system.

Achieving goals is a lot easier when you surround yourself

person or our culture says. Your goals are about your health,

with people cheering you on. Come alongside friends or family,

finances, career, relationships, or whatever you choose. No matter

and all agree to share your goals and support each other.

how good a goal is, the success rate is diminished if it’s set for the

Accountability will push you to keep at it. If you need to, find an

wrong reasons. Side note: There is no magical number of goals either.

online group with similar goals and journey together.

Maybe you just need to start with one and focus on it until you achieve it.

3. Set SMART goals.

Ever heard of a SMART goal? SMART is an acronym coined

5. Write it down.

This seems simple, but there’s power in writing your goals, perhaps in your planner or on a sticky note in a prominent place.

in the Management Review Journal in 1981. It means specific,

Make sure they are somewhere highly visible so you can read them

measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound. It’s a business

over and over. And you can check off that goal once you achieve it.

model for setting goals, but it translates well to other types. Here’s

Go ahead and set those goals for the new year. But take the

• Specific: Your resolution should be absolutely clear. Instead of “I want to get in better shape,” say, “I want to run a 5k in 3 months.”

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time to make a plan. As Benjamin Franklin said, “If you fail to plan, you are planning to fail.”

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a brief explanation of a SMART goal:

You can reach Michell Qualls at Mitchell@ FirstThings.org or visit First Things First’s website for more content at firstthings.org.

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God’s Second Chance

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by Grace Logan

n July 10, 2022 at 7:45, my youngest brother Tony (age 55) has a Basal Ganglia Stroke (this type of stroke occurs when blood leaks

from a burst, torn or unstable blood vessel into the tissue of the brain). Tony was taken by ambulance to IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital Emergency Room, and immediately rushed into surgery to drain blood from his brain. After surgery, Tony was very heavily sedated and on a ventilator. We wait, pray, and hope Tony recovers.

July 11, 2022—I am posting to Pray Warriors to pray for healing for a family member. I am praying to God to give my brother a second chance of life. A scan was done, showing improvement. This is our hope, brain is still draining.

July 15, 2022—Scan was done, slight improvement. We keep praying.

July 17, 2022—Brain still draining, Tony is opening his eyes, squeezing his left hand, we keep praying.

Now, I am praying Psalm 118:17. Tony will not die but live, and will proclaim what the Lord has done.

July 20, 2022—Tony’s quality of life was greatly

Tony was squeezing my hand so tight; I believe he saw

impacted, he will move to comfort care. I left from

Jesus. Tony is now saved and is going to be with God.

TN to IN that morning, praying and crying. I arrived

Hallelujah! Then I read Psalm 23 to him, The Lord is

at the hospital around 8:00 p.m., my niece Amber was

my Shepherd.

there, she had prayed over her father. Tony knew we were there; his eyes opened several times and squeezed my hand. The presence of God in the room was amazing. As I cry and love on my brother, I read this to him: That if you confess with your mouth “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified and it is with your mouth that you confess and are saved.

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July 22, 2022—Tony went to Hospice care, he is very comfortable.

July 23, 2022—I prayed Peace and Comfort over Tony.

July 24, 2022—With guidance from God, Tony died peacefully and comfortable at 5:00 a.m. with Grace (his sister) beside him. I raise a Hallelujah to God! God gave Tony a second chance for Eternal Life.

Only God could do this. Thank you, God! I would like to thank IU Ball Memorial Hospital, ER, Surgeon, ICU, Hospice, and all staff for taking care of my brother.

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Over rough terrain they traveled far The things that have happened have just been bizarre Like when Mary told Joseph she was with child by the Holy Ghost Most men would have left and headed for the coast But an angel came to Joseph in his sleep that night She will give birth to the Savior of the world; she did not lie So as there was no room for them in the inn All that was left was a stable but they gave thanks once again Before they knew it the baby was born As the animals looked on, the cows eating corn They named him “Emmanuel” meaning “God with us” When the three kings arrived, they made such a fuss Giving him gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh He was such a delight; he was God’s spoken word He came to bring salvation to all men If men would just put their faith in him He hung on the cross, you see To show his love for you and me Just think when we get to heaven fair And see all the wonders that are there What a moment that will be 44 // December 2022

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by Jonathon Wright

ary went into hyperdrive, throwing her stuff

Shortly after this, the women sat down to talk and

together. She had to know if the angel’s words

share a meal. “It is so good to see you, Mary! I have not

were true. After all these years, was Elizabeth

felt God’s presence like that in a long time. You have no

going to have a baby? Mary’s journey from Nazareth into

idea how good it is to have someone to talk to. I have been

the hill country of Judea was uphill, but she didn’t seem

in seclusion for five months after getting pregnant. And

to mind. As each hill passed, Mary was getting closer to

my husband Zechariah has not said a word after the angel

seeing her relatives and friend. The closer she got, the

Gabriel told him we were going to have a child.”

more excited she became. Mary was a woman on a mission and could not wait to see Elizabeth.

Mary quickly replied, “I know Gabriel. He’s the same angel that told me about my child and your pregnancy. That is the reason I came.” Both women were amazed by all the great things that God was doing in their lives.

Elizabeth reaches across the table to give Mary some bread and asks, “How long are you staying?”

“Well, I had not given it much thought, but as long as you will have me. I was hoping to help in any way I could and see the baby.” Elizabeth told one of her servants to prepare the extra room upstairs and said, “It will be a joy to have you.”

The two women had a great time reminiscing.

Mary was a tremendous help and blessing to Elizabeth and their family. Mary’s visit was a special blessing from the Lord that lifted Elizabeth’s lonely heart. But the Lord used both of them to comfort, help, and encourage each other. And in the midst of it all, God’s Spirit showed up mightily.

Mary stayed with Elizabeth through the rest of her

Mary finally got to the house and knocked on the

pregnancy, and it was a Godsend.

door. She had no idea what was about to happen. The very

I hope this Christmas, you and your family will have a

moment she came into the house, Elizabeth was filled with

wonderful time celebrating the birth of our Savior. May we

the Holy Spirit. Elizabeth was in the kitchen, but her words

all love, serve, and encourage each other for God’s glory.

echoed through the house. “Blessed are you among women,

May we all pray for more of God’s Spirit to help. And may

and blessed is the child you will bear!”

we all be more like Mary and Elizabeth, true servants of

Elizabeth knew she was pregnant without Mary

God that believe in the promise of God’s Son.

overwhelmed Mary’s heart. And further confirmed the truth she held deep inside.

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About The Author

having to say a word. The timing of this great blessing Jonathon Wright currently lives in Cleveland, Tennessee, and has been a member of the Church of God for about twenty years. He is a graduate of Lee University and Beacon University where he earned a BA and MA in Biblical Studies. He loves studying the Bible and has done so for over thirty years, but only now has God given him a desire and the opportunity to be a writer.

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The Gift of Giving

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by Paul McGuire

erhaps the greatest gift of one person to another

The Lord once asked me, “My Words bring Light

is a spoken word. I think we can accurately say

and Life, what do your words bring? Better use My

that to “gift” someone in this way is to speak a

Words!” That challenged me! Perhaps you will have to

thing that elevates, improves, or enhances their value

do some repenting of words spoken, as I did! So, I’m

as a person. Who wouldn’t like that?

God’s great Gift to mankind is firstly His Son (the Gospel of John refers to Him as “the Word” in John 1:1), whose furthering Gift to us is access into a friendly relationship with God (by our words or confession, Romans 10:10)—which is God’s intent. So, even God’s Gift of Jesus gives back to Him! When we re-gift from that Treasure, we demonstrate our own likeness to Him. We echo back His spoken intent to Abraham that “through

passing along that same challenge to you: “What do

your seed shall all nations of the earth be blessed”

your words bring?”

(Genesis 22:18).

And how is our “re-gifting” done? It starts with

In this season, as we consider the priceless Gift of Christ to us, and face a new year, let’s consider the value of our words spoken to and about others. If

times, I want to encourage us all to speak with such

we will ask Him, our Father will give us Life-giving

words that build up and encourage Righteousness in

words to speak, words that express His great Love for a

our lives and in our Nation. God’s desire is that all

person. This is the kind of gift we can give every day of

Men come to Him, that none would be destroyed (2

every year.

Peter 3:9). Let’s speak words which invite His plans to bear that precious fruit.

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About The Author

our spoken words. In our troubling and turbulent

Paul McGuire has been born again for almost 60 years, and has pursued to hear God’s Voice through all those years. He and his wife Teresa of 49 years are active at Living Word Church in Cleveland, Tennessee. They have two children and five grandchildren.

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