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Contents FEBRUARY 2025

GoodNews from the Pastor’s Desk

8 Coffee, Liquid Life

by Donald Cantrell

GoodNews Money Matters

10 Shadows and Uncertainties

by Granger Hughes

GoodNews for Men

12 Promised Victories

by Paul McGuire

GoodNews for Women

14 The Value of Leftovers

by Vicki Martin

GoodNews for Kids

16 Nature’s Little Bandit

by Jan Merop

GoodNews for Parents

18 Rules, Rules, Rules

by Brenda Dedmon

GoodNews for Discovering More

20 Just Start, Then Keep Going

by Garrett Nudd

GoodNews for Everyone

22 Treading on the High Places

by Dr. Alan Hix

GoodNews Cover Story

24 Simply Southern Interiors with Nancy Whaley

GoodNews for Seniors

28 Reflecting On and Rejoicing In God’s Word

by Karen D. Jeffery GoodNews for Everyone

30 You Too

by Rodney Jones

GoodNews for your Taste Buds

32 Cinnamon Spiced Apple Crumble

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GoodNews Poetry

34 No Greater Love

by Jamie Renee Hill

GoodNews for Everyone

36 Snow Day

by Donald Cantrell

GoodNews for Health & Fitness

38 A Christian Perspective of Resilience

by Steve Knapp GoodNews for Life

40 A View Like No Other

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by Tera Zilbert

GoodNews for Everyone

42 Study in Genesis: The Creation of Humans

by Filip Brunner

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Coffee, Liquid Life

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by Donald Cantrell

here was a time in the past when I worked night

of “liquid life” into that cup and sit here and read, and

shift, and I never even considered drinking coffee.

watch something on the television before delving into more

I watched everyone drinking coffee, and though I

writing, and I will sleep like a baby. Oh, the joys of “coffee

loved the aroma, I didn’t really care for the taste. It seemed

therapy” and its aroma!

that most of those co-workers liked their coffee so dark that I couldn’t handle the taste.

In time, I went back to day shift, and guess what? I

The other day, I accidentally ordered the wrong box of coffee from Sam’s. It was a flavored coffee, which I never purchase, but it only had a hint of caramel and some other

could not stay awake. I was so used to sleeping during

mild flavor. It was actually good, and I just recently finished

the day that I could not stay awake, so I relented and

off the whole box before going back to my tried and true

began to drink coffee, and in time, I began to love it. I

“light roast” with no flavor.

used to have one of those regular coffee pots, but it always made way too much coffee, which got old and did not taste so good after sitting in the pot all morning.

The best thing that this coffee drinker ever purchased was a Keurig machine, which used the little pods of coffee, and that solved the ancient problem of making too much coffee. I think Keurig coffee machines are the best invention since the automobile, and many would agree with me on that assessment.

Now you can go to about any grocery store and buy your own flavor or any particular roast of coffee. Personally, I like light roast and would take it extra light if possible. I take my little Keurig pod of light roast coffee and run 10 ounces into my favorite cup before running 10 more

We must learn to find pleasure in the simple things of

ounces into that same cup, therefore giving me a 20-ounce

life, and over the years, this husband, this father, this poppy,

cup of “liquid life,” and I am in heaven.

this minister, and this writer has learned that sipping on

It seems that the older one gets, the easier it is to find

coffee brings me much comfort and relaxation. The Bible

comfort and consolation in the most unique things of life. I

says that “whatsoever state you are in, to be content.”

wake up every day and drink my coffee. I am drinking one now in my favorite cup, which has a map of Georgia on

I am content right now, sipping on this cup of “liquid life.” What about you?

it. I sit here, writing my sermons, writing my articles, and Here is the kicker: tonight we will settle in after eating our supper, and I will take my cup and run me 20 ounces

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About The Author

sipping my “liquid life.”

Donald Cantrell is a lifelong native of Murray county and has been pastoring and preaching since 1980. He has had the honor of publishing over thirty books and his sermon material is sold all over the world by various online companies. If you visit his house any weekend in the fall you will find them watching the “Florida Gators or the New England Patriots… Chomp Chomp.”

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He feels a responsibility to help inform those who may otherwise not be aware of strategies, changes, and opportunities available to them when it comes to their financial well-being.

ebruary starts us thinking about winter, spring, and a

with your advisor to ensure you are taking advantage of all

furry little groundhog that is supposed to predict the

matching and tax deductions available is a huge piece of the

weather. If he emerges and sees his shadow, then six

accumulation phase as well.

more weeks of winter! If he does not, early spring is predicted.

As you near retirement age, your risk tolerance would

The weather in Pennsylvania is not the same as in Florida or

most likely be reduced to a less aggressive number to

California, and still, the whole country monitors what Phil the

prepare for the distribution phase. This is also a time to look

Groundhog will do. We are accustomed to Groundhog Day

at income tax planning and how where you draw funds

and the shadow of a rodent giving weather advice!

from will impact your overall income tax situation. Your

The humor in this made me think about one’s

specific situation and need will also determine when you

retirement and financial planning and how often people

should start drawing Social Security and how any other

rely on myths, outdated methods, and a blanket approach

income may impact the taxable amount of your Social

to investing. This is where the importance of having a

Security. For those who retire before age 65, the cost of

financial advisor who truly knows you, your situation,

health insurance should be discussed in detail as it will have

and your goals makes a difference in developing your

an impact on your budget until you reach Medicare age.

personalized retirement game plan. It’s not the same as

Some don’t retire until age 65 or after. Did you know that

your friends’ and neighbors’ plans, just like the weather is

you could be charged a Medicare income-related monthly

not the same in Tennessee as in Pennsylvania.

adjustment or IRMAA fee on Medicare Parts B & D if your

Retirement planning doesn’t start at retirement.

income for the past two years is above a certain amount?

During your working years, you are in what we call the

All these various moving parts are why having a

accumulation phase. This is when you are investing and

relationship with an advisor whom you trust, and who

saving towards retirement. During this phase, investors

customizes each retirement plan to each client is crucial to

tend to tolerate risk more based on the number of years until

your success in retirement. A one-size-fits-all plan by an

retirement. It is still a time to be proactive in managing those

advisor who doesn’t act in a fiduciary capacity, without a

investments. The dated method of Buy and Hold may or

toolbox of various investment options, (i.e. Punxsutawney

may not be the best approach for everyone during this time.

Phil predicting the weather for the entire country) can’t

Actively monitoring your investments, making changes and

tailor a plan to your exact situation.

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Gò0dNews for Men

Promised Victories

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by Paul McGuire

rusting in the Lord is always the right thing to do,

His promises are always true, and the ones we will

even though it often would seem vain, but for our

choose to accept and run with by our own words of

faith in who He is. Pay no attention to offers of doubt

agreement, are all the more powerful because now His Holy

by the accuser, the devil: he’s always a liar. Let that be a

Spirit is free to exert His Power through our words. That’s

measuring rod: if what he subtly offers is opposite to or

the way He works, by us using our free will (I call it the

compromises against what God says and has promised, then

“power of invitation”) in agreement with His plans. So we

immediately lash out against it, against him. The offer of

must continue to fight like, not just “cats and dogs,” but like

doubt by the accuser is an act of war against you and against

the winning warriors we are when we battle in the authority

your faith in the Father.

of Jesus’ name and His promises.

“He’s a varmint, shoot him!” Yes, “Shoot them lies down” like you would shoot down enemy attacks by land, air, or sea. These attacks come in as annoying “flies,” as tormentors.

God has given us weapons; we must use them with force.

2 Corinthians 10:4-6 NKJV, “For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds, casting down arguments and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ, and being ready to punish all disobedience when your obedience is fulfilled.”

James 4:7 ESV, “Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.”

1 Peter 5:8-9 ESV, “Be sober-minded; be watchful.

So be encouraged in your battles. God has victories for us, just out ahead of us, in their time. The “timing” of them is for the greatest effect. Remember that He always works in the “fullness of time.” That’s right. And there is always,

Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring

always complete victory for those who signed up and

lion, seeking someone to devour. Resist him, firm in your

participated in the previous warfare. Our weapons in Him

faith, knowing that the same kinds of suffering are being

are always much more powerful than those of the enemy.

experienced by your brotherhood throughout the world.”

The enemy must steal, must trick, to even have weapons.

Ephesians 6:10-18 ESV, “Finally, be strong in the Lord

The Lord has stripped him of actual power and weaponry.

and in the strength of his might. Put on the whole armor of

His trickery and deceptions are strong, but God’s truth is

God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of

always stronger. We always win in Him. Keep fighting

the devil. For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but

with the Lord’s weapons, and don’t stop. We are winning.

against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic

And in Jesus, we’ve already won! We will see the promised

powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual

victories. Our Father has promised.

whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand firm.”

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About The Author

forces of evil in the heavenly places. Therefore take up the Paul McGuire has been born again for over 60 years, and has pursued to hear God’s voice through all those years. He and his wife Teresa of over 50 years are active at Living Word Church in Cleveland, Tennessee. They have two children and five grandchildren.

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The Value of Leftovers closed my eyes and tried to imagine the busy, little kitchen as the oven door opened, releasing the tantalizing aromas of sweet, warm butter and tender, flaky biscuits.

I could almost hear the soft rumbles of stomachs growling in protest as the large family of eight sat nearby waiting for their plates and appetites to be filled.

What took me by surprise about the nostalgic story my mother-in-law shared with me one day was the single item most wanted by all on those early mornings so many years ago.

Her mother called it a ‘pone.’ It was the small bit of leftover dough that was shaped and placed in the pan alongside all the other perfectly formed biscuits.

It wasn't always pretty.

It was made up of the scraps, the leftovers after all.

Yet, it was the most wanted, most coveted, tiny, little biscuit.

The one all the children fought over.

She laughed as she recalled begging her mother for what had become her favorite biscuit.

As I thought about her heartwarming recollection of the small, pone biscuit, I began to wonder, “why did that little, misshapen, lump of leftover dough become the one everyone wanted?

It's so easy these days to compare ourselves to others.

Social media makes everyone's lives seem unrealistically ideal. Unhealthy views are formed of seemingly perfect jobs, perfect spouses, perfect families, perfect vacations, and sadly, even perfect ministries as we scroll through the endless photos and posts we see daily.

In reality, nothing and no one is without flaws.

John chapter 6 tells the miraculous account of Jesus feeding the five thousand with a little boy’s simple lunch.

However, there's a part of that story that is often overlooked.

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You may feel small or perceive that your life is nothing more than leftovers made up of unfulfilled dreams, hopes, and ambitions. *Be encouraged today that, “Small things are not always contemptible. It all depends on the hands in which they are.”

Don't throw away or toss something in the trash that God has blessed you with just because it doesn't appear to measure up to everything or everyone around you.

1 Corinthians 4:7 NKJV queries, “For who makes you differ from another? And what do you have that you did not receive? Now if you did indeed receive it, why do you boast as if you had not received it?” This verse reminds us of the very important truth that, “Little is much when God is in it.“ Why not take the scraps and gifts God has given you and allow His Hands to shape it into something of great value? Being in the Hands of God makes all the difference.

You never know. What appears to be the insignificant, the scraps, the leftovers of today may just be the very thing that everyone wants most tomorrow. *(The quote "Small things are not always contemptible. It all depends on the hands in which they are" is attributed to Fyodor Dostoevsky, the famous Russian novelist, philosopher, and author of works like Crime and Punishment and The Brothers Karamazov).

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Vicki Martin lives in Cleveland, Tennessee. She is a minister’s wife and a mom. Vicki has written articles for The Old Schoolhouse Magazine. She loves to write, cook, and collect antiques.

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Gò0dNews for Kids

Nature’s Little Bandit

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i! I’m Ricky Raccoon. These are my shy babies, Rascal

my mate, who was feeding at the bottom. We high-tailed it out

and Riddle. It won’t be long before their curiosity

of there!

will get the best of them. We’re inquisitive critters and

always check out nearby smells.

My great Creator, the Lord Jesus Christ, made me so

unique and cute (if I do say so myself).

Raccoon means “the one who rubs, scrubs, and scratches

My face looks like I’m wearing a mask like the little bandit I am. Mostly, I’m nocturnal, coming around at night while you sleep. But sometimes I wander around in daylight.

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with its hands.” I rub against trees, logs, or other objects. I

hours. You may see my house in hollow trees, rock crevices, or a

scrub my face and body clean and scratch at things if they’re in

den in the ground. Just look for fresh claw marks or worn bark.

my way of getting food.

Your garbage pail is one of those places I would like to investigate. If it’s not locked tightly, I will have found my restaurant.

You see, my front paws are very dexterous. That means my hands are skillful with a keen sense of touch as I cleverly use them in ways most humans wouldn’t expect. I hold food, examine it to remove unwanted parts, and wash it in nearby water.

I can open jars, locks, car latches, and many other manmade devices especially those garbage can lids. Imagine this: I’ll unlace a shoe, unlatch a cage, and carefully pull a thin dime from your shirt pocket!

Thanks to my Creator, two-thirds of my brain is designed

Believe it or not, I can climb down a tree headfirst by rotating my hind feet so they point backward. Can you turn your feet around?

Do you like to sing and whistle? I do, but I also can purr, growl, hiss, scream, and whinny like a horse!

Now it’s your turn. Are you thankful for how special God made you?

Exploring Truth Through God’s Creation “I will praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made; Marvelous are Your works, and that my soul knows very well.” Psalm 139:14 NKJV

The Raccoon and You

for figuring out the things I touch. Do you believe how special God made me?

God even gave me little hairs near my claws that are like whiskers. That means I can figure out what an object is before I touch it.

Have you thought of the many special gifts God has given you?

He created you in His image with a soul that will live forever.

He gave you a good mind to think, figure things out, learn, and teach others.

He’s given you eyes to see, ears to hear, a mouth to speak, sing, and laugh.

One day, a woman opened the shades of her

He’s given you strong legs to run and hands that can help and be creative.

family room to find me enjoying breakfast while sitting on the squirrel baffle of the bird feeder.

(They may have baffled

And most of all, a heart where He will live if you invite Him in.

Ricky Raccoon is one of God’s magnificent creatures.

But you are by far His star, the crown of His creation— His very own child!

the squirrels, but not sharpwitted me.) She called her they could watch me and

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About The Author

husband to come quickly so

Jan has been writing her weekly inspirational column, Pause...and Consider, for over 30 years, joyfully encouraging others in their Christian walk. She and her husband Ken have lived in Cleveland for about one year. They enjoy hospitality, Bible study, and walking and hiking in God’s marvelous creation. They have three married sons and five grandchildren and belong to the Church at Grace Point.

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Gò0dNews for Parents

Rules, Rules, Rules

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by Brenda Dedmon

ife is controlled by rules. Some rules came to us as

speak should be out of a heart of love and respect. Jesus,

children, some set by others, some by government,

in the book of John, gives instructions on how to live out

workplace, and the rules in the Bible. People often feel

this love. “So, I give you a new command: Love each

the rules should not apply to them or just choose to ignore

other deeply and fully. Remember the ways that I

the rules. However, we know that rules are necessary to

have loved you and demonstrate your love for others in

maintain stability and order in life. Parenting requires you

those same ways” (John 34:34 The Voice). It is in listening

to establish rules for your family to maintain stability and

to your positive voice of guidance that they will learn to

safety for your children.

develop their own voice.

A friend shared rules her seven-year-old granddaughter

3. Stay in the yard. Boundaries are important for

wrote for her two-year-old cousin for playing at her house. I

children to feel secure. Boundaries provide emotional

thought they were insightful and even an appropriate guide

stability to help develop self-esteem for your child.

for parents in setting rules for family. Let us explore her rules:

Boundaries will allow your child to know their words are always safe with you. Developing boundaries will allow your child to develop trust in you as well as trust in God. “Trust God from the bottom of your heart; don’t try to figure out everything on your own. Listen for God’s voice in everything you do, everywhere you go; he is the one who will keep you on track” (Proverbs 3:5 The Message).

4. Don’t bang on stuff. There are bad days when banging on something feels good. It is important for children to know that it is ok to not feel ok right now. Help children find ways to express their feelings in appropriate ways by using their words, pounding playdough, or doing physical activities. Teaching self-respect and respect for others is essential in expressing feelings.

“Be loving toward one another, be gracious, and be kind” (1 Peter 3:8 MEV).

your home should always be a safe place. In being close to you, they will see an example of how life should be lived. The Bible reminds us that we have a safe place with His presence and your child should feel the same way with you. “But the closer I am to You, my God, the better because life with You is good. O Lord, the Eternal, You keep me safe, I will tell everyone what You have done” (Psalm 73:28 The Voice).

2. Listen to me. Your voice is the first and most important voice your child will recognize. The words you

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Just Start, Then Keep Going

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to the first Honda. Within minutes a sales associate was headed in my direction.

Whether it’s cars, clothes, or the menu at a nice restaurant, I typically prefer shopping on my own. And if I have questions, I’ll look for someone to ask.

The sales associate eagerly introduced himself and asked me if I had any questions. Before I could think of anything to ask, he said, “Let me run inside and grab the keys for this one.”

ot long ago it was time to replace my car. The

I contemplated making a run for it, but I was scared

Toyota Camry that I was driving had close to

my Camry might not start and then he’d have all the

300,000 miles and the radiator had developed a

leverage and know how badly I needed a car.

nasty habit of smoking like a small brush fire. I decided

A few minutes later he returned and said “Okay, let’s go.”

I should get a Honda Accord—dependable, long-lasting,

This wasn’t my first time test-driving a vehicle.

and practical, respectably nice but not too flashy.

A large car dealership was located two blocks from my office, so one morning when my schedule was clear I stopped in to check out their fleet of used cars.

I slowly drove past rows and rows of sedans and eventually noticed two Honda Accords sitting in the line.

I parked my smoking Toyota Camry and walked over

But it was the first time I’d seen the sales associate get in the driver’s seat. I walked around and sat in the passenger side.

“Don’t I get to drive the car?” I asked a bit confused.

“Sorry,” he said. “They want us to pull the cars off the lot and then we can switch and you can drive.”

“That’s fine, how come?” I asked.

“It’s for liability,” he replied.

I thought that was a strange answer, but whatever.

After adjusting the rearview mirror and the side mirrors he put the car in reverse and backed out of the space, across the lot, and into the car behind us. BANG! It was a pretty

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hard bump.

We both jumped out of the car and walked around to the back where we discovered a couple pretty sizable scratches. I couldn’t believe what was happening.

He anxiously looked around and said, “Let’s go.” At

have what it takes to be successful. You’re hoping you don’t disappoint others or yourself.

But it’s in starting that you take the first step. And in continuing you take the second, third, fourth, and

this point, his enthusiasm from a few minutes ago had

fifth steps. And that’s when you experience growth. And

disappeared. We made it off the lot without any other

growth is beautiful.

incidents and then he pulled over into an empty parking lot and asked me if I wanted to drive.

Test drives are always awkward. You make small talk for a few minutes and then sit in silence until one of you can think of something relevant to say.

I don’t know if the young man continued selling cars or if he gave up after a tough first day. I hope he kept going.

When you face challenges or discouragement along— whether it’s the start, the mid-point or at the finish line,

“So how long have you been selling cars?” I asked.

I hope you remember God’s promise found in Jeremiah

“Well, today’s actually my first day,” he replied. “I’m

29:11 NIV, “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares

sorry that I’m so nervous and I’m sorry that I backed into

the Lord. “Plans to prosper you and not to harm you.

that car,” he continued. “What a first day!” He shook his

Plans to give you hope and a future.”

head. Then he said, “It would really help me out if you’d buy this car.”

Starting isn’t easy. How many times have you started

Just start. And do so with confidence. Then keep going. God will be with you. And He has your plans all mapped out.

discouragement? Sometimes you’re anxious—wondering if you’ve made the right choice and wondering if you

About The Author

something only to be met with disappointment and Garrett Nudd serves as director of communications for AdventHealth Georgia. His recent book, MORE THAN: Discovering How Your Story Reveals God’s Beautiful Truth About You, challenges readers to shift their paradigm from less than to MORE THAN.

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Treading on the High Places

H

by Dr. Alan Hix

ave you ever felt so burdened by life’s struggles

free of suffering, I could be happy and fulfilled.” However,

that you convinced yourself that you could never

the author of Hebrews reminds us that even Jesus faced

become the disciple God has called you to be?

suffering during his time on earth.

Hannah Hurnard's allegory, “Hinds' Feet on High

Hebrews 5:8–9 NIV, “Son though He was, He learned

Places,” takes readers on a journey with Much-Afraid,

obedience from what He suffered 9 and, once made perfect, He

a crippled and fearful character. Born into difficult

became the source of eternal salvation for all who obey Him.”

circumstances and forced to live with two physical disabilities

Throughout the Scriptures, we find that struggle

that hinder her ability to walk and to speak clearly or smile,

prepares us for something more: the Israelites had to go

Much-Afraid wants nothing more than to be physically

through the wilderness before they could enter the promised

healed and to be given “hinds’ feet” (an ancient term for deer) in order to venture into the mountains and follow the Shepherd during his journeys up to the High Places.

Her journey begins in the Valley of Humiliation, and she is given two traveling companions: Sorrow and Suffering.

With their gentle, loving guidance, Much-Afraid learns how to submit her own will to that of the Shepherd, and finally comes to embrace them as friends.

On the journey, Much-Afraid encounters altars of sacrifice and surrender, and at the place of anointing, she offers her whole life. She then wakes to find that she is

land, and Jesus faced temptation in the wilderness before

healed of her deformities, she is finally given hinds’ feet,

He began His public ministry. The Apostle Paul addresses

and she has a new name: Grace and Glory. Sorrow and

this same issue in Philippians 3:8, ESV “For his [Jesus’]

Suffering have also been transformed and are now named

sake I have suffered the loss of all things and count them as

Love and Joy.

rubbish, in order that I may gain Christ.”

Hurnard’s story was inspired by Habbakuk 3:19 KJV,

God’s word reminds us that not only does suffering

“The Lord God is my strength, And He will make my feet

prepare us for blessing, but the struggles we face are a part

like hinds’ (deer’s) feet, And He will make me to walk upon

of God’s work to shape us into the image of Christ. And

mine high places.”

because they are His work, they are under His control, and

Remembering God’s deliverance of His people in the past, Habakkuk asks God how long He will allow His

He is present with us every step of the way.

When we encounter the inevitable struggles of life, asking

people to suffer under the rule of the Assyrians and later the

two questions will help us put things in the right perspective.

Babylonians. In spite of this bleak picture, he declares that even

The first is, “Father, what do you wish to teach me through

though there seems to be no hope in the present, he will rejoice

this trial?” The second is, “God, what aspect of your

in the God of his salvation. He looks forward to the time on the

character do you wish to reveal to me through this struggle?”

other side of the struggle when God will transform him so that How often do we find ourselves longing to be free of the struggles of life? How often do we say, “If only life could be

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he will tread the high places of the Lord.

Dr. Alan Hix is 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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s this new year is still “young,” we can all thank the

James 1:17, “Every good gift and every perfect gift is

Lord that He has brought us through another year.

from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights,

As we make the most of 2025, we can trust in the

with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning.”

Lord to provide the strength to carry on daily as He is SO

We can thank God for His gift of salvation which brings

WORTHY of all our praise and worship.

Just look back at all He did in the Bible. We can read those wonderful stories and still love them today. There is the one when Jesus fed a multitude of people with a small

a new start to life and peace with God. We can start a new life with Him, or continue forward with Him. We can overcome our fears and challenges.

John 3:16;17, “For God so loved the world, that he gave

amount just by blessing it and so many more blessed stories

his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him

we can read about.

should not perish, but have everlasting life.”

*Mark 6:41 KJV, “And when He had taken the five loaves and the two fishes, he looked up to Heaven, and blessed, and brake the loaves, and gave them to his disciples to set before them; and the two fishes divided he among them all.”

Wow! This is just one of His wonderful miracles. This is one where we can look and feel how He loves us. We can thank God for providing life’s basic needs, such as food, clothing, shelter, and life itself each day.

One of my favorite verses comes to mind.

Psalm 13:5-6, “But I have trusted in thy mercy; my heart shall rejoice in thy salvation. I will sing unto the LORD, because he hath dealt bountifully with me.”

We can thank God for helping us through our troubles.

Yes, we all have troubles. He says in His Word that we all

2 Corinthians 5:17, “Therefore if any man be in Christ,

will and can face challenges. I’m so grateful to Him for just

he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all

bringing His people through trials and tribulations.

things are become new.”

We can thank God when we have experienced success.

Psalm 44:7, “But thou hast saved us from our enemies, and hast put them to shame that hated us.”

We can thank God for all our friendships and beautiful families.

1 Samuel 18:3-4, “Then Jonathan and David made a covenant, because he loved him as his own soul. And Jonathan stripped himself of the robe that was upon him, and gave it to David, and his garments, even to his sword, and to his bow, and to his girdle.”

We can even thank God for adversity because it is often through the difficult times that we grow the most.

James 1:2-4, “My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience. But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing.”

These are wonderful and familiar verses for us all. They bring me many tears and joy at the same time. *All Scripture KJV.

in our lives. This is another familiar verse that has helped us all to gain strength and confidence.

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We can thank God for everything good in our world and

Karen Jeffery loves the Lord, her family, and her friends.

She truly trusts in Him for all good things from above.

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You Too

“Y

by Rodney Jones

ou too can be used,” said the donkey to

resurrection of Jesus Christ. That is the story of “good news”

her master.

that must be told. The task is monumental. The work is

This incredible story is found in Numbers

rewarding. YOU could be the instrument in the hand of God

22:21-33. It is one of those stories that is very hard to believe.

to save people from eternal doom. Don’t be afraid to tell it.

We all know that animals don’t talk. Well except in this case.

God will be with you. Time is running out.

This donkey not only spoke with a man’s voice, (2 Peter

Tell the story to everyone. Tell it often. Tell it, preach it,

2:16) but this donkey saw an invisible angel. God used this

or pass out a Gospel tract. Leave a tract at the grocery store.

donkey to rebuke Balaam, her master, and to even save

Give one to the mailman, police officer, or auto mechanic.

Balaam’s life from sure execution by the angel of the Lord;

“For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper

“…surely now also I had slain thee…”

than any two-edged sword….” (Hebrews 4:12).

God not only used a donkey in His work, but He also used birds. God used ravens to feed His prophet, Elijah.

I am going to Heaven for sure because someone I’ve never met left a Gospel tract in a grocery store where

“And the ravens brought him bread and flesh…” two times every day (1 Kings 17:4-6). God used a fish, “…a great fish, to swallow up Jonah” (Jonah 1:17).

God even used a perfect man once. God used Adam, before the fall, to name the animals and to name his help meet, Eve. It’s very hard for me to identify with being a perfect man. But thank the Lord He also uses imperfect, fallen people. God has used murderers, adulterers, and even idolators.

God used Balaam. He betrayed Israel and led them astray for money, and yet God used him. Moses murdered a man and yet God used him (Exodus 2:11-12). David committed adultery and had Bathsheba’s husband killed, and yet God used him (2 Samuel 11:1-

I worked. I got saved. My children got saved, and my

17). Solomon worshipped idols and yet God used him (1

grandchildren are getting saved. All because someone took

Kings 11:1-6). Saul of Tarsus executed Christians and put

the time and had the courage to leave a Gospel tract behind.

hundreds of people in prison and yet God used him in an

Get involved. The GREAT I AM needs you! You too can be

extraordinary way (Acts 8:1-3).

used! Thank God.

No matter your history God can use you in His work. recruiting for in this age is “soul-winning.” Preaching or telling or sharing the Gospel with every creature on earth (Mark 16:15). The Gospel is the death, burial, and

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2. Prepare the Filling: In a large bowl, combine the sliced apples, granulated sugar, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, lemon juice, and cornstarch. Mix well to coat the apples evenly. Transfer the mixture to a 9x13-inch baking dish.

3. Make the Crumble Topping: In another bowl, mix together the flour, rolled oats, brown sugar, granulated sugar, and ground cinnamon. Add the cold, cubed butter to the mixture. Using a pastry cutter or your fingers, work the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

4. Assemble the Crumble: Sprinkle the crumble topping evenly over the apple filling in the baking dish.

5. Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the apple filling is bubbling.

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No Greater Love

by Jamie Renee Hill

There’s no need to worry.

No greater love is this:

There’s no need to fret.

Than a man give up His life

The God I serve is able.

For all of mankind.

He hasn’t failed me yet.

He didn’t come to divide, But create unity

People are searching for answers,

For all humanity.

A way out of their pain, And Jesus is the answer,

God is the essence of love.

Over and over again.

He’s hope from above, Sent His Son down like a dove.

There is no greater love.

There is no greater love.

He pours His love out.

That He cares.

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Snow Day

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by Donald Cantrell

salm 51:7 KJV Purge me with hyssop, and I shall be

and by noon that day, the ground had a nice coating of

clean: wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow.

heavy snow and I had to try it out. I got dressed and took

As I write this story, it has been five full days

since we had our first snow of 2025 and some of that same

my first ride down the hill and I was going much faster than I wanted.

snow is still laying on the ground in my yard, which is rare

In a matter of time, my son-in-law and my

for living here in North Georgia. As I went up my driveway

granddaughter pulled up and we went to the top of my

this afternoon headed for church, our big snowman had

yard and off we went, all three of us, racing down the hill,

dwindled down to the size of “E.T.” and it made me

and those sleds, seemed to be moving at warp speed, at

chuckle, as I shared my thoughts with Kinsely.

least from my seat. We went up and down, until we were

We all had been warned of the coming snow, so we

past exhausted.

had plenty of time to get those much-needed snow day

I am 64 ½ years old and I had a blast making memories

necessities, such as bread, milk, and toilet paper, which I

with my family. Once we were done with the sledding, then

don’t know how that last item wiggled into the mix. We still remember “snow-geddon” from times past, so none of us wink at the thought of snow, at least not in North Georgia.

Kinsley, now 11 years old and will soon be 12, and as most of the readers know, she is my granddaughter and my sidekick, since the ripe old age of four months old, seeing I have been her one and only babysitter. Well, this was going to be our first real snow together, so I wanted to be prepared, as I began looking for some sort of snow sled.

As most of us found out, snow sleds and North Georgia are sort of like oil and water, they just don’t seem to mix. I began doing online searches and found that many of our local stores had snow sleds, but you had to order them, and it would take about 5 days to have them in hand for sledding.

it was time to make a snowman, and before long we had

I called one of our local hardware stores and they had

built “Chester” and he is still standing, though it seems that

those big long plastic toboggan sleds, along with the round

the sun has taken a toll upon his waistline and his height.

saucers. It did not take me long to make a snow sled run and I came home with two downhill toboggan snow sleds and

The 7-day forecast is calling for more snow, maybe there will be another snow day.

As we all hoped would happen, the weather people were right and the snow began to fall early Friday morning

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one round saucer sled.

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A Christian Perspective of Resilience

T

by Steve Knapp

he word “resilience” has become increasingly

The opportunity on this side of eternity to view

popular, starting with concerns educators had

adversity through this lens and bear fruit also is an

with the younger generations' ability to respond

important result, too. Timothy Keller explains, “Suffering

to adversity followed by how the COVID-19 pandemic

is at the very heart of the Christian faith. It is not only the

impacted our culture. Given that stress, suffering, pain, and

way Christ became like and redeemed us, but it is one of

adversity (I will use adversity as a universal term for all of

the main ways we become like him and experience his

these other terms in the rest of this article) are inevitable in

redemption. And that means that our suffering, despite its

life, resilience has become a popular word to help people

painfulness, is also filled with purpose and usefulness.”

navigate them well. But what is resilience as it relates to helping us move towards health?

The word literally means to “bounce back” and originally comes from physics in how an object is able to absorb and return to its original form when external energy impacts it. While this makes sense from a physics perspective, it is far more complicated as it relates to the adversity humans experience. Current psychological literature has 120+ definitions for resilience. From my perspective, every experience we have changes us in ways, large and small, perceptible and imperceptible, that we are not left the same. This seems especially true for adverse

The natural ways of responding to pain and adversity

experiences. So any definition of resilience needs to look at

(trying to use avoidance and control to return to normal)

how we move forward in the face of adversity rather than

are so much smaller compared to the opportunity that

simply returning to the way things were before.

lies before us when we embrace this kind of death that

The desire to resume life as usual, even if before was

leads to new life. God invites us to see beyond our

not even good, makes sense. Most of us have a tendency to

adversity as random events, and instead enter into them as

prefer what is familiar and comfortable over the unknown.

opportunities to be transformed in ways beyond what we

Our natural response to adversity is to avoid or control it

could ever dream for ourselves. This does not mean every

and resume our familiar ways. The question that is left is

form of adversity itself is good or from God but simply

whether adversity will harden us, weaken us, or be a cause

that God can use it to help us become more resilient in

for positive change.

the best sense of the word. So when we embrace adversity

As Christians, we believe there was no adversity prior to

through this lens, we will be honoring the way God works

sin entering the world. Sin did not just bring adversity but

in our current world and become healthier and more

the fullness of it in death itself. What we see in Jesus is we

resilient versions of ourselves rather than continuing to be

do not have to avoid adversity and even death. Jesus uses a

the same person we were before adversity. Doesn’t that

metaphor for this in John 12:24 ESV when He says “Truly,

actually sound better in the end?

truly, I say to you, unless a grain of wheat falls into the earth We tend to focus on how Jesus’ death and resurrection give us new life for eternity in heaven, which is certainly an important result.

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and dies, it remains alone; but if it dies, it bears much fruit.”

Steve Knapp is a licensed professional counselor and the manager and therapist at Resilient Therapy, LLC in Cleveland, TN. Through his work as a therapist, he seeks to help transform stories of suffering into narratives of hope, healing, and growth. He is married to Kellie, and they have a five-year-old daughter named Eliana.

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W

by Tera Zilbert

hat a privilege it is to serve the Lord! I say that from the sincerest place within me. It is. Notice I didn’t say it’s always easy, but it is ALWAYS a

privilege to worship our King! I don’t deserve the life I live, but I am so thankful for it.

When my husband and I married, we set our hearts toward the Lord, waking up each morning with an audible “Yes!” to whatever His will is for our lives and our marriage.

Doors began to open with opportunities to serve Him. We entered a beautiful journey of meeting new people, going to new places, and experiencing God in a very real and tangible way.

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closed, stood at the altar, body slightly swaying side to side,

transformational power of Jesus according to 2 Corinthians

no doubt being ministered to by the Holy Spirit. His lips

5:17 NIV. This verse reads, “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ,

were barely moving with no sound. He was caught up in the

the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!”

moment; it brought tears to my eyes. What a beautiful scene

During our travels, we often lead worship in church services, conferences, and sometimes in the streets.

to witness!

It inspired me. Today, although it’s several weeks

Frequently, this gives us a beautiful view. One I never want

later, I’m still reflecting on this little boy. What can we, as

to take for granted. An example of what I am referring to

followers of Jesus, do to draw others close enough to seek

happened on a recent weekend in High Point, NC. During

God like this little boy? Do our words and actions make

the last service of a three-day conference, a young boy,

Jesus attractive to those who don’t know Him? Are we

age seven, came to the altar. I had met him in a previous

reflecting His love?

service. He was small in stature but had big energy. I witnessed this little rambunctious fellow, playful and, quite frankly, keeping his mom and dad on their toes!

On the last day of the conference, service was drawing

May we all have childlike faith and wonder to stand in His presence in complete surrender to receive what He has for us.

“And He said: ‘Truly I tell you, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom

to a close and the invitation for prayer was announced.

of heaven. Therefore, whoever takes the lowly position of

This precious child made his way through the crowd and

this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven. And

managed to squeeze in and secure himself a spot at the end

whoever welcomes one such child in my name welcomes

of the front row, just in front of the musicians. I watched

me’” (Matthew 18:3-5 NIV).

inward with his little hands facing upwards to receive what God had for him at that moment. He felt the drawing, and he responded. For over ten minutes or so, this little boy, eyes

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as he closed his eyes, lifted his arms in surrender, elbows Tera Zilbert is a native of Dalton, Georgia.

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“A

by Filip Brunner

nd God said, Let us make man in our image, after our likeness: and let them have dominion over

the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over the cattle, and over all the earth, and over every creeping thing that creepeth upon the earth” *(Genesis 1:26 KJV).

Let’s Focus on Verse 26 God speaks. He issues a command as before and nothing happens. So, what is going on?

Man is a special creation different from anything else God has created thus far. The creation of Humankind requires additional steps.

1. Making of the human male was first.

God makes the man out of dust. “And the LORD God formed man of the dust of the ground, and

of it: for in the day that thou eatest thereof thou

breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became

shalt surely die” (Genesis 2:16-17).

a living soul” (Genesis 2:7a).

C. For intimate socioeconomic and emotional union:

God is the potter: “But now, O LORD, thou art our

“And the rib, which the LORD God had taken

father; we are the clay, and thou our potter; and we all are

from man, made he a woman, and brought her

the work of thy hand“ (Isaiah 64:8).

unto the man” (Genesis 2:22).

God gives a clear understanding that He wants our

The creation of the woman is unique in that she is taken

relationship with Him to be a personal and intimate one. As

out of the man. There is a special connection between a man

the Potter, God molds and shapes us into the thing of beauty

and a woman.

He desires us to be. He takes time to remove impurities from

The creation of man and woman completes the creative

the clay. He adds water and pressure to make of us a fitting

work of God. While the creation of the man and the

image and likeness of His dear Son.

woman is different for both of them, the fact remains that

“For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus

humankind bears the image of God who created us. Their

unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we

union as husband and wife is blessed by God with these

should walk in them” (Ephesians 2:10).

words: “And God blessed them, and God said unto them,

2. The man is given responsibility by his creator.

A. For physical labor: “And the LORD God took the

‘Be fruitful, and multiply’” (Genesis 1:28a).

May this prompt you to continue to read and study

man, and put him into the garden of Eden to dress

about Creation. As the new year begins, renew your

it and to keep it” (Genesis 2:15).

commitment to studying the Scriptures.

B. For spiritual initiative: “And the LORD God

*All Scriptures are KJV.

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commanded the man, saying, Of every tree of the Filip Brunner is married to his wife, Dr. Kim Brunner and together they have six children.

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Christian Fellowship Assembly 3656 Chattanooga Road, 30755 706-280-7594 The Sanctuary 515 Reed Rd NW, 30720 706-270-2088 The Healing Center Church 515 Reed Road, 30720 706-229-9456

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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 Good Samaritan Baptist Church 3137 Cleveland Rd, 30721

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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 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, 30721 706-226-5981 Temple Baptist Church 2310 South Dixie Hwy, 30720 706-226-6785 Tunnel Hill First Baptist Church 706-673-2085 202 South Cherry Street Tunnel Hill, GA 30755 Valley Baptist Church 2907 Old Rome, 30720 Welcome Hill Baptist Church 2772 E Welcome Hill Circle, 30721 706-278-0368 Whitfield Baptist Church 2134 Dug Gap Rd, 30721 706-278-6776

Bible

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

Catholic

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

Christian

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

Church of Christ

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

Church of God

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

Community

Church on the Hill 1035 Abutment Rd, 30721 706-278-9208 Community Fellowship Church 409 North Fredrick St, 30721 706-278-3204 Freedom Community Church 908 Elk Street, 30720 706-463-2690 The River Community Church 2410 Cleveland Hwy, Suite 112, 30721 678-314-7994 Rock Bridge Community Church 121 W Crawford St, 30720

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

Jehovah’s Witnesses

Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses 1309 Applewood Drive, 30720 706-529-0192 Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses 1817 Dug Gap Rd, 30720 706-270-0156

Latter-day Saints

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

Lutheran

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

Methodist

Bethel AME Church 620 Spring Street, 30720 706-226-2714 Bethel Methodist Church 123 Bethel Church Rd, 30721 706-278-3309 Dalton First UMC 500 South Thornton Ave, 30720 706-278-8494 Fairview Church 1735 Riverbend Rd, 30721 706-996-5057 Five Springs Methodist Church 2823 Five Springs Rd, 30720 706-277-3928 Mineral Springs UMC 4079 Airport Road, 30721 706-517-0200 Mt. Vernon UMC 597 Lafayette Road Rocky Face, GA 30740 706-673-4667 New Haven UMC 4040 South Dixie Highway, 30721 706-217-1879 Pleasant Grove Methodist 2701 Cleveland Highway, 30721 706-259-3141 Trinity UMC 901 Veterans Dr, 30721 706-278-4042 Varnell Church 3485 Highway 2 Cohutta, 30710 706-694-8023 Wesley Chapel UMC 808 Jamestown CT, 30721 706-270-2331

Nazarene

First Church of the Nazarene 2325 Chattanooga Rd, 30720 706-278-8428 Grace Church of the Nazarene 1111 Nelson St, 30721 706-278-1171

Non-Denominational

Abundant Life Bible Church 901 Chester Road, 30721 706-270-9733 Bridging the Gap Ministries

514 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, 30721 706-277-7575 Relentless Worship Center 210 Robinwood Dr, 30721 706-313-1129 Dalton House Of Prayer 897 College Dr, Conference Rm 3, 30720 706-915-6545 Dawnville Community Church 1409 Dawnville Rd NE, 30721 706-259-5342 Good Neighbors Church 910 South Thornton Ave, 30720 706-226-0846 Gospel Light Tabernacle 804 Sheridan Ave, 30721 Grace Fellowship Ministries 620 N Glenwood Ave 2&3, 30721 706-280-1375

Northwest Christian Fellowship 272 Main St, Varnell, GA 30756 706-694-9830 River of Life Church of Dalton 2919 East Walnut Ave, 30721 706-965-6683 Saint James Overcoming Church 400 North Fredrick St, 30721 706-278-0319 Tunnel Hill Community Church 706-673-4022 121 North Varnell Road Tunnel Hill, GA 30755

Baptist

2309 Old Highway 411 Chatsworth, GA 30705 US New Hope Baptist Church 706-517-3089 1273 New Hope Road Chatsworth, GA 30705 US New Prospect Baptist Church 706-629-9521 7629 Highway 225 Chatsworth, GA 30705 US Old Fashion Baptist Church 706-695-5420 885 Ben Adams Road Chatsworth, GA 30705 US Open Air Ministries 706-386-484 1058 Mtn Crest Dr. Chatsworth, GA 30705 US Prayer Baptist Church 706-624-9216 10859 Hwy. 225 South Chatsworth, GA 30705 US Shinning Light Baptist Church 706-517-1739 801 North 5th Avenue Chatsworth, GA 30705 US Smyrna Baptist Church 706-695-5815 1913 Smyrna Church Road Chatsworth, GA 30705 US Spring Place Baptist Church 706-695-5532 441 Highway 225 South Chatsworth, GA 30705 US Total Praise Baptist Church 706-695-6441 1461 Greeson Bend Rd, Chatsworth, GA 30705 US Zion Hill Baptist Church 706-517-5913 Highway 225 North Chatsworth, GA 30705 US

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

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 4330 Holly Creek Cool Springs Road Chatsworth, GA 30705 US Fellowship Baptist Church 706-695-2626 4396 Highway 52 Chatsworth, GA 30705 US First Baptist Church 706-695-2112 121 West Market Street Chatsworth, GA 30705 US Flat Branch Baptist Church 706-695-2663 3443 Highway 286 Chatsworth, GA 30705 US Free Hope Baptist Church 706-695-3717 4176 Highway 76 Chatsworth, GA 30705 US Holly Creek Baptist Church 706-695-8522 422 Holly Creek Chatsworth, GA 30705 US Liberty Baptist Church 4221 US-76, Chatsworth, GA 30705 US Little Consauga Baptist Church 706-517-5733 1100 Sugar Creek Chatsworth, GA 30705 US Maranatha Baptist Church 706-695-6330 Highway 225 South Chatsworth, GA 30705 US Mount Pisgah Baptist Church 706-517-8944

Bible

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

Church of Christ

Woodhaven Church of Christ 706-847-7400 508 West Peachtree Street Chatsworth, GA 30705 US

Church of God

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

Full Gospel

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

Methodist

Casey Springs 7250 Chastworth Highway South Chastworth, GA 30705 Center Valley Methodist Church 706-971-4646 5394 Highway 225 North Chatsworth, GA 30705 US First Methodist Church 706-695-3211 107 W Cherokee Street Chatsworth, GA 30705 US Fullers Chapel UMC 2144 Fuller’s Chapel Rd Chatsworth, GA 30705 US Spring Place UMC 706-695-5143 Po Box 248 Chatsworth, GA 30705 US

Non-Denominational

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

Hispanic Adventist Church of Chatsworth 706-264-4299 88 North Park Drive Chatsworth, GA 30705 US Seventh-Day Adventist Church 706-517-5124 1115 Highway 52 Chatsworth, GA 30705 US

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