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Contents JANUARY 2026

GoodNews from the Pastor’s Desk

8 Ask the Pastor: Modesty,

Legalism, and the Word of God

by Reagan Marsh

GoodNews Money Matters

10 AI in Retirement Planning: Helpful Innovation or Substitute for Human Advisors?

by Jamie Peaks GoodNews for Men

12 Milky Miracles and the Gospel of Gainz

by Charles Finney GoodNews for Women

14 Winter’s Reflections

by Danette Reeves

GoodNews for Kids

16 Chatty Critters and Friends: What’s all the Buzz about?

by Jan Merop

GoodNews for Marriage

18 The Cure?

by Carl W. Corser

GoodNews for Prayer Warriors

20 Prayer Life

by Sandy Saffles

GoodNews Cover Story

24 FoundationWealth of Dalton, GA: Building Financial Futures Rooted in Faith and Purpose

GoodNews for Discovering More

28 Starting with MORE THAN

by Garrett Nudd

GoodNews for Seniors

30 Cleaning Out the Clutter

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by Dorothy Teague

GoodNews for your Taste Buds

32 Smoky Mountain Pinto Beans and Cornbread

GoodNews Poetry

34 Intimidation

by Rhonda Cross

GoodNews Business Spotlight

36 One Source Business

Products: Serving with Excellence and Integrity

GoodNews for Health & Fitness

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38 How to Mirror God’s Rhythm of Rest

by Candyce Carden

GoodNews for Life

40 Stay Awake

by Hayden Lanier

GoodNews for Parents

42 Noah and God’s Help: Genesis 9

by Jonathon Wright

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Gò0dNews from the Pastor’s Desk

Ask the Pastor: Modesty, Legalism, and the Word of God

by Reagan Marsh

Q.

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entered my death, and redeemed sinners for Himself.

Modesty awaits the day Christians see Him as He is (1 John 3:2), when our lowly bodies are transformed to be like His heavenly body (Philippians 3:21), when all applause (Psalm 65:1) explodes forever—not for one adorned in clothing or accessories that rot, but from those wearing the unfading loveliness of Christ’s righteousness.

So—is modesty a fruit of the Spirit? Cumulatively speaking, yes; like holiness, it’s the consequence of God’s indwelling Spirit. Can we regulate such fruit? No more than we regulate God’s sovereignty (Psalm 115:3) or Christian growth (Hebrews 6:1-3). What about basic standards?

Absolutely. Ought they be rigid? No. Think more toward guidelines (Colossians 3:12): “Scripture does not specify particulars; our family/church dresses modestly, both sexes alike. We direct attention to the Saviour, not self.” Help people treasure Jesus above admiration—whether lustful (vice) or legalistic (virtue police).

Developing a Christian conscience means walking in true freedom under Christ’s Lordship and Scripture’s authority, submitted to godly oversight by faithful elders, husbands, and fathers who lovingly lead and shepherd by teaching God’s character.

Focused on hemlines, hypocrisy threatens; focused on God’s holiness, faithfulness grows.

I enjoy hearing from readers. Submit questions at reformationdalton.com/contact—I’ll answer from Scripture.

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I’m wrestling with modesty. My family aims for Godhonoring dress. Is modesty akin to a fruit of the Spirit, or a work we strive for? Some at church want rules concerning clothes; I’m worried about legalism or Pharisaical attitudes.

A. Modesty is a moving target — should skirts be 1” or 1.5” above the knees? Scripture doesn’t specify—nor does it demand dresses, forbid pants, etc. It does specify outward modesty as reflecting inward humility before God and others. Humility lacks highmindedness (Romans 11:20), selfpromoting forwardness (James 4), and general haughtiness (Proverbs 6:16). Love seeks not its own (1 Corinthians 13:5), but immodesty certainly does. Ultimately, immodesty is idolatry, discarding the First Commandment (Exodus 20:3): aiming at admiration, displaying self-glory, exalting me.

“The unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit” as “very precious in God’s sight” (1 Peter 3:4) quickly becomes clear here. God’s eyes matter; any meaningful recognition and approval come from him; He looks on hearts, not outward appearances (1 Samuel 16:7). 1 Peter 3 addresses women, but men can also prove immodest (not merely in dress). The principle applies universally: every heart must be humbled before the Holy One. How many layers I wear doesn’t matter if my heart still “seeks its own”: pursuing self, prizing praise. Immodesty occurs at school, home, church, work, markets—any place where any heart goes unhumbled before God is a place where immodesty reigns.

Immodesty forgets I am a creature of dust, bearing God’s image; He alone is resplendent in true beauty.

Immodesty forgets my reason for existence is reflecting His worth (Isaiah 43:7; 1 Corinthians 10:31). He owed me no knowledge of Himself; the Creator has sole prerogative to give or withhold. But choosing to reveal Himself in creation (Psalm 19:1-6), Scripture (Psalm 19:7-14), and Jesus (John 1:1-18), if God failed to declare His supremacy, sufficiency, and majesty as Lord, it would be incredible immodesty on His part. He’d fail to show where our instinct for beholding beauty and glory should lead—the Cross of Jesus.

Modesty clothes itself with humility befitting a creature who knows the Creator clothed His splendors in my flesh,

Having served in the Gospel ministry since 1998, Reagan Marsh is husband to Kara, daddy to RG and AG, and founding pastorteacher to Reformation Baptist Church of Dalton, Georgia. For more about Pastor Marsh, see www.reformationdalton.com.

AI in Retirement Planning: Helpful Innovation or Substitute for Human Advisors? with

Money Matters Jamie Peak

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s artificial intelligence (AI) becomes more woven

health concerns, family dynamics, and unexpected life

into our daily lives—from online shopping

events. A human advisor can listen, empathize, and translate

suggestions to virtual medical check-ins—it’s no

personal stories into tailored strategies. AI, on the other

surprise that it has also found a place in retirement planning.

hand, can only process the data it is given. If a user fails to

Many financial institutions and companies now offer

disclose a financial worry, a family obligation, or a dream

AI-driven tools that claim to simplify investing, estimate

to relocate, the system cannot ask follow-up questions the

retirement needs, and help individuals plan for a secure

same way a person can.

future. But as convenient and affordable as these tools may

Life rarely goes exactly as planned, and this is where

be, an increasingly important question is emerging: Can AI

human advisors shine. When a job is lost, a medical

truly replace the role of a real financial advisor?

diagnosis changes long-term needs, or the markets become

The answer, at least for now, is not so simple.

turbulent, clients often want someone to talk to—someone

AI-powered retirement planning platforms excel at

who can respond with reassurance, creative solutions, and

crunching numbers. Given a person’s age, income, savings

adaptable strategies. AI may offer suggestions, but it cannot

rate, spending patterns, and investment preferences, these

provide emotional support or understand how stress

systems can quickly produce projections, identify gaps, and

influences decision-making.

recommend portfolio allocations. They operate around the

Another drawback is oversimplification. While AI tends

clock, never take a vacation, and generally cost far less than

to follow efficient formulas, retirement planning sometimes

hiring a human advisor. For younger savers or those just

requires customized approaches involving estate planning,

getting started, AI can act as a helpful entry point—breaking

taxes, real estate decisions, or business ownership. These

down complex financial concepts and providing actionable

situations often go beyond the capabilities of automated

suggestions with clarity and speed.

tools and demand the expertise of a trained professional.

Additionally, AI tools have the advantage of being

That said, the debate isn’t really about choosing between

highly data-driven. They can analyze market conditions

AI or a human advisor. Increasingly, the most effective

in real time, adjust models on the fly, and help users stay

approach blends both. AI can handle the calculations,

disciplined by removing emotional bias. For many people,

projections, and routine adjustments, while human advisors

the consistency and objectivity of AI creates a sense of

offer the personalized insight, judgment, and relationship-

structure that may be hard to maintain without guidance.

building needed for long-term success.

However, despite these benefits, AI still struggles in areas where human nuance matters most.

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Gò0dNews for Men

Milky Miracles and the Gospel of Gainz

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by Charles Finney

isten, we’ve all heard stories about newborns and their

Not just drinks—chugs. This kid latches on like it’s been in a

passionate love affair with milk. But what happens when

desert and just spotted an oasis made of dairy. And guess what?

a first-born shows up, ready to conquer the world with

Weight begins to return. Slowly at first. Like it’s sneaking

their tiny clenched fists—and there’s no milk to be found?

back in, hoping no one notices. Then faster. Rolls reappear.

That’s where our story begins.

The cheeks plump up. The thighs get that delicious Michelin-

So, there’s this brand-new human—first-born, royalty of

man squish. The baby transforms from “concerned raisin” to

the nursery, fresh out of the womb with cheeks puffier than a

“glorious dumpling.”

sourdough starter and a cry that sounds like it’s demanding a

And this, friends, brings us to 1 Corinthians 3:2 KJV: “I have

full buffet. But alas, the milk bar is underperforming. In fact,

fed you with milk, and not with meat: for hitherto ye were not able to

let’s call it what it is: closed for renovations.

bear it…”

Now, in newborn economics, milk is currency. And our little CEO is bankrupt.

Each day, the scales whisper bad news: down another

Look, Paul gets it. This verse? It’s the New Testament equivalent of Baby Nutrition 101. Sometimes you’re just not ready for steak. You’re barely hanging in there with strained

ounce. Then another. Until suddenly, this once-fluffy cherub

peas. But you know what you can handle? Milk. Sweet, creamy,

is losing weight like it's trying to win a reality TV show called

miracle-working milk.

“Newborns: Drop the Ounces!” At this point, the baby has lost

That baby wasn’t ready for meat. It wasn’t even ready for

nearly half its birth weight. HALF. This is no longer a baby; it’s

solid sleep. But give it the right milk—and boom: life returns.

a raisin with a personality.

Growth happens. Hope is restored.

Family, doctors, and random aunts with unsolicited

And in the grand spiritual metaphor of it all, aren’t we all

advice gather around like it’s a crisis summit. The diagnosis?

just squalling little newborns sometimes? Spiritually anemic,

Insufficient volume. The milk factory has not only gone on

underweight from too much stress and not enough grace,

strike—it didn’t even clock in for the first shift. Chaos ensues.

trying to muscle our way through life when what we really need is a good old-fashioned feeding.

The baby is still noble and

So, whether you’re a new parent

determined, sucking away like it’s trying

staring at the bottle praying for

to extract milk from a rock. But the scales

ounces, or a weary soul in need of a

don’t lie, and neither do the skinny thighs. The

little sustenance, remember: there

onesie is baggy. The baby hat keeps falling

is milk. It might not come how

over its eyes. People start referring to it as

or when you expected. But

“petite,” which is adult code for “is that

when it arrives?

baby okay?”

It nourishes. It transforms.

But then. Oh, then. A miracle.

It gives life.

Somewhere between desperation

And yes—eventually, meat

and delirium, someone discovers a milk

will come. But for now, pass

substitute—let’s call it “Liquid Gold:

the milk. The baby’s hungry.

The Sequel.” Maybe it’s formula. Maybe

And frankly, so are we.

it’s donated breast milk. Maybe it’s made by angels and shipped overnight Whatever it is, it flows, and the baby drinks.

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About The Author

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Gò0dNews for Women

Winter’s Reflections

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by Danette Reeves

he beauty of fall turned into the cold, bleakness of

wool.” My sin is black and dark. It stands in opposition

winter. I enjoy the colors of fall and the reprieve from

to the purity of God. It sets me in hostility toward the

the sweltering heat, but I dread winter. I do not like

Almighty with no hope of entering into a relationship with

the long hours of darkness or the frigid temperatures. But

Him. The starkness of my sin against His holiness is vivid.

sometimes, in the South, we get a surprise: SNOW!

Yet, His solution is even more intense. He sent Jesus, His perfect, pure, innocent Son, to shed His blood for my black sin. And He washed me white as snow.

I do not pretend to understand how this amazing work of God produces righteousness in me. I cannot fathom how the Holy God chooses to love His sinful creatures. Yet, I know it is real.

His love and sacrifice for me covered all the stains of my sin and washed me white as snow. Jesus made the way for me to come into God's holy presence.

There are no words that truly express my gratefulness. I stand in awe!

James Nicholson wrote a hymn in the 1800s that reminds me of the transforming power of God's work, titled

Snowflakes fall from the gray skies, covering the brown

Whiter Than Snow.

ground like a blanket. The darkness disappears in the

Lord Jesus, I long to be perfectly whole;

brightness of the deepening snow. The ground glistens like

I want Thee forever to live in my soul,

diamonds when the sun lights it up. The trees appear lively

Break down every idol, cast out every foe;

and brilliant as the snow lies on the once-vacant branches.

Now wash me and I shall be whiter than snow.

The atmosphere is so quiet that the silence resonates.

Whiter than snow, yes, whiter than snow,

What was once bleak and unwelcoming is now lively and beautiful. The dark has become bright. What appeared lifeless and dead is now cheerful and dazzling. Everything is shimmering white. And then, a stunning red cardinal alights on the blanketed ground. The starkness of the vivid red cardinal against the pristine white snow is incredible.

At that moment, Isaiah 1:18 NASB becomes real in my

Now wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow.

I am thankful for this winter season, which has been a profound reminder of the reality of God's love for His human creations. It has been a stark reminder of His work in my life—a work only He can do. It's as vivid as a bright red cardinal on a pristine, undisturbed blanket of snow.

LORD, “Though your sins be as scarlet, they will be as white as snow; Though they be red like crimson, they will be like

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About The Author

heart. “Come, now, and let us reason together,” says the

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Gò0dNews for Kids

Chatty Critters and Friends: What’s all the Buzz about?

by Jan Merop

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ello, Kids! This article is part of our Chatty Critters series.

a human! Just sweaty flesh and a hand ready to smash me! But

Check in future issues for another installment in this series.

if they get too close and I feel threatened, then my stinger is

Buzz! Buzz! Buzz!

my ready defense. Quite often many of my fellow worker bees

Hey, Kids! Where does a queen live? If you said, “In a

will help me swarm all around the intruder. Actually, I want

castle,” you’d be right—most of the time. But, there is a very

humans to like me and respect the work I do, and appreciate

different kind of queen who lives in a special place.

the sweet honey I produce for them.

Can you guess? That’s right!

She is a queen bee and lives in a hive. Her bee hive

Did you know that my Creator God has high regard for honey? He promised the children of Israel to give them

is her castle where she rules.

“a land flowing with milk and honey.” That was

A bee hive is a beautifully

God’s way of telling them that He would

designed house that has

provide a beautiful and fertile

waxen cells where the honey

place where they would have

is stored very neatly and

everything they needed. Even

orderly. Besides its curious

King David, who really did live

design, the buzzing sound lets

in a castle, has some things to say

you know you have found my home.

The queen bee is served by all the worker bees. I’m a worker bee, so I know what I’m talking about.

My queen is larger than the rest of us and there is

about honey. Read the Bible and see!

Exploring Truth Through God’s Creation “How sweet are your words to my taste,

only one queen bee in a hive at a time. She does not leave

sweeter than honey to my mouth!”

the hive to gather honey. That is why she has workers like me. If she says, “I’m hungry,” one of the worker bees is always there to serve her and give her all the honey she needs.

King David wrote that God’s Word is, “More to be desired…than gold…sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb”

Worker bees are obedient and loyal. In fact, if anything happens to the queen, the workers leave their work until she’s restored or another queen takes her place. Workers will refuse to eat and will die without the queen.

When I saw the camera man taking my picture, I had no time to pose. My Creator made me to be very useful. I had a job

(Psalms 119:103; 19:10 NKJV).

The Honey Bee and You You are given 24 hours in a day.

How are you going to spend those hours?

Be useful like the bee and loyal to God.

to do and couldn’t give him my attention. Maybe you have seen

He wants your life to be fruitful and overflowing

me buzzing from flower to flower. I am seeking nectar from the

with love and kindness.

flower’s pollen. I store it in my body until I get back to the hive.

Bee-ware of anything that would distract you from God’s best for your life.

There the work continues.

I’m little; but when people hear me buzzing, that’s their usually start running if I get too close to them. I don’t want to chase them. There’s nothing sweet or nourishing about stinging

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About The Author

warning to stay away. I’m harmless unless disturbed. People

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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The Cure?

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by Carl W. Corser

ow many diseases is science attempting to discover

However, marriage does alleviate a few problems

a cure for today? How many television ads do we

concerning the relationship, especially in the religious arena,

see on a daily basis, telling us that their medicine

but most likely, a commitment in marriage magnifies the

is the perfect cure that we need for what ails us? Doesn’t it

already present and stressful relationship challenges. The

seem that the television ad market today is consumed with

signature on the marriage license brings with it finality,

medicine solutions?

which causes the current couple’s challenges to multiply

How many social behaviors is the psychological world attempting to cure for us today? How many medications are being advertised on television promising us that they will cure all of our emotional instability?

and magnify greatly.

Marriage does not fix everything. It is not the fix-all medicine that the couple needs to fix their relationship.

So, what does “The Marriage Cure” cure? Maybe the

“The Marriage Cure” is continuously sought for many

need for companionship, intimacy, or stability?

different items in many different areas of our world. If we

What does “The Marriage Cure” not cure?

stop and think about it, oh my, the confusion that floods our

It does not provide a cure for wandering eyes, the second

mind. What shall we do? The world always seems to have

or extended look habits, the urge to lust, the tendency to yield

an answer.

to sexual misbehavior, the flirting behavior with the opposite

If we would stop for a while and evaluate our lives, how

sex, and so much more. If it did, then the word 'adultery'

many people in our society really need “The Marriage Cure”?

wouldn't be in our vocabulary or mentioned so many times in

There's one cure that affects so many people in our

Scripture. In fact, adultery wouldn't even exist. How about it?

world today, without their realization that they really need

Would the word ‘lust’ exist either? Does this sinful behavior

it. That cure is "The Marriage Cure.” It's strongly believed

care if you are married or single? Are these behavioral actions

in our society today that it will cure lots of difficulties in a

any respecter of persons?

couple's relationship if they accelerate the wedding plans.

That is true to some extent.

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Lots of couples, younger and older, think that rushing into marriage will solve all of their relationship challenges.

But, in actuality, it creates bigger responsibilities, which

being plagued with relationship issues, without “The

creates bigger challenges, which adds so much more

Marriage Cure.”

frustration to their lives. Tying the marriage knot will soon

While the medical and psychological fields heavily

become a big “ouch” in their lives when it begins to unravel

advertise their cures, those cures are all flawed and

their marriage.

imperfect. They are manufactured for imperfect human

“The Marriage Cure” should provide couples the basis

beings, but if God is at the center of our marriages, He’s

to encourage each other to be strong in self-control. It should

the only unflawed and perfect cure in our world. God is

become an opportunity for a marriage to be pleasant and

“The Marriage Cure.” He is the answer for all marriage

successful. Self-control is very difficult and painful at times, but

relationship illnesses. God’s medicine for relationships is

the rewards are long-lasting in a beautiful marriage relationship.

capable of doing miracles within our marriages.

If we exercise wisdom in our marriage decisions though, which is “The Marriage Cure,” and put God first, share praise for and of each other, have faith in each other's

May God help us all to guard our marriage relationships well.

“The Marriage Cure” will be left on the shelf more often

capabilities and abilities, be a warrior in the protection of the

by some couples, meaning that is for their medical and

marriage union, be disciplined as Joseph used self-control

emotional problems.

toward Pharaoh's wife, then our marriage knot will not

It’s a proven fact that people living in happy and

unravel or be destroyed because we’ve applied the proper

healthy marriages tend to live happy, healthier, and longer

medicine, “The Marriage Cure.”

lives. What about “The Marriage Cure" magic? Is it?

If it does become destroyed, it's because couples have

Blessings to you all.

and foundations to crumble. Couples have failed to apply the proper self-control and God’s wisdom in their wedding plan acceleration. Many marriages will end in destruction,

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ignored “The Marriage Cure” advice and allowed its pillars Carl Corser is an ordained bishop, author of a devotion book, “Living Past Sunday,” business owner, farmer, author of a devotion website, carlcorser.com. Carl has pastored several churches.

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by Sandy Saffles

s your prayer life just the familiar “I lay me down to

heart! I have overcome the world.” These words remind me

sleep” routine? Do you pray for what you want or what

that despite life’s storms, Jesus’ peace is always available.

you truly need? Are your prayers aligned with God’s will

Every day, as I turn to Jesus, I remind myself to

or your own desires?

There are days when I struggle to pray according to

approach Him like the humble child I am. I am learning to trust Him more fully. Instead of bargaining with Jesus or

God’s will. I see my family and myself living imperfect

trying to manipulate outcomes, I must trust His perfect plan,

lives, far from the plan God has for us. I struggle with

even when it differs from my own.

fear and anxiety over things beyond my control, even

Prayer is not merely a tool to air frustrations or secure

though I know worrying isn’t the life Jesus intends for me.

personal desires. It is a way to draw closer to Jesus. Just

Sometimes my prayers feel like a list of wishes, yet God

as every parent cherishes communication with their child,

already knows my heart.

Jesus delights when we reach out to Him.

Every day, I am reminded of the amazing Lord I

Jesus is always awake, available to listen. His love

serve, worthy of my praise, gratitude, and thankfulness.

and mercy make Him deserving of our praise and time.

His promises encourage me, and I long for an intimate

As we open our hearts in prayer, we are invited to

conversation with God, like I share with my husband, a

experience a true relationship with our Heavenly Father.

friend, or my sister.

In 1 Thessalonians 5:17, we are commanded to “pray

I no longer want my prayers to be safe; I want to pour

continually.” Matthew 6:8-9 reassures us that God already

out my deepest desires, fears, gratitude, and praise to Jesus.

knows our needs, and Luke 11:1-4 gives us a model prayer

Prayer should be a vital part of our lives as Christians.

that honors God’s name, seeks His kingdom, and asks for

The Bible has many verses on prayer. John 16:33 NIV tells

His provision and forgiveness.

us, “I have told you these things, so that in me you may

At times, my prayers become more passionate when

have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take

things do not go according to my plan. I have begged and

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bargained with Jesus, wondering if He will answer my pleas

to honor God, seek His kingdom, depend on Him, ask for

if I do things my way. Yet, deep down, I understand that

forgiveness and guidance. Your prayers matter. How you

this is not how I am meant to communicate with Him. Jesus

pray matters. What you pray matters. When we open our

does not need to hear my negotiations; He desires a genuine

hearts in conversation with God, we move closer to His love

heart reaching out in love and trust.

and wisdom.

I continue to learn how to love and trust the Lord. The

Instead of asking Jesus to do something for you, ask

more time I dedicate to prayer, the more I feel Jesus pouring

Him to reveal something in you. This conversation with

His word into my heart. Life will always bring troubles, but

your Heavenly Father will help you recognize your spiritual

the Bible teaches us these challenges are not punishments

need and possibly redirect your life.

for sin. Instead, they are opportunities to receive guidance

We can come before Jesus with boldness. When we pray

and comfort in Jesus. Isaiah 41:10 NIV reminds us: “Do not

this way, we will receive His mercy, finding grace to help us

fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your

when we need it most.

God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”

“I sought the LORD, and He heard me, and delivered me from all my fears” (Psalm 34:4 KJV).

Prayer, when offered with a sincere heart, brings us closer to Jesus. It’s more than words. Surrounding ourselves

Keep praying and listening to God. Make your prayer life a priority!

with others who share this commitment enriches our is glorious, merciful, loving, faithful, and all-knowing, our Heavenly Father who is always ready to listen.

The prayer from Matthew 6, “Our Father in heaven,

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spiritual journey. As we pray, let us remember that our Lord

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videos of people falling unexpectedly into swimming pools.

But social media’s never-ending highlight reel makes it easy to compare what others have and what others do to ours.

Comparison isn’t limited to strangers and social media “friends,” sometimes siblings can be just as bad.

Early in the Bible we find the story of Joseph. Joseph was thrown into a pit by his brothers because they thought he was their father’s favorite. Have you ever noticed that in most cases, those closest to the favorite rarely like the favorite? So, when Joseph went to check on his brothers in the fields, they roughed him up and tossed him in a pit.

Really? Who does that to someone? Especially their sibling! Talk about making someone feel less than.

A group of travelers came along, and in one of the worst judgment calls in history, the brothers sold Joseph into slavery. They agreed to tell their father that their little brother had died, and they made a pact to never reveal the truth.

I come from a family of brothers. We’ve had our occasional minor differences, but we’ve never considered tossing each other into a pit or selling one another into slavery. Or if we have, I haven’t been included in the plans.

Even as a slave, Joseph was a hard worker, honest, and trustworthy. Eventually he earned the attention and respect of Potiphar, captain of Pharaoh’s guard. Potiphar then promoted Joseph to serve as his personal assistant. From a pit to a promotion, that’s definitely MORE THAN. The story has yet another twist. Eventually, Potiphar’s wife tried to seduce Joseph, but he refused her advances. To make a long soap opera short, Joseph was framed for a crime he didn’t commit and then imprisoned where he ended up interpreting the Pharaoh’s dreams. He convinced Pharaoh that there would be a famine and he should store up enough

life may have taken a dramatic turn for the worse multiple times, but his faithfulness positioned him to help sustain his people through several years of peril, and his commitment to God allowed him to save thousands of lives.

Years later, overcome by famine, Joseph’s brothers traveled to Egypt desperate for grain. Joseph recognized his brothers, but they did not recognize him. Before granting their request, he asked them to return home and bring their father and younger brother with them. Upon their return he revealed his identity. He forgave his brothers for their misdeeds, and there was great rejoicing.

God had used the jealousy of Joseph’s brothers for one of the biggest MORE THAN experiences in all of Scripture.

And He can use you too. Remember, when God gives you MORE THAN, He expects you to give MORE THAN so others can experience MORE THAN too.

You may not be thrown into a pit, sold into slavery, or framed for a crime you didn’t commit. In fact, I hope none of those things happen to you, but I guarantee God can take your everyday ordinary life and turn it into MORE THAN. As this year launches, are you ready for MORE THAN? Are you ready to approach everyday ordinary life with the expectation that God can take it and turn it into MORE THAN?

As a young man, Joseph’s life was simple, but God had big plans—MORE THAN plans—for Joseph. Joseph’s

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grain to sustain Egypt through seven years of famine.

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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t’s a brand-new year! Did you make any New Year’s

life, doing unrighteous deeds, and spewing hurtful words.

resolutions? I always have a few, which include losing

Anything that stirs up strife among a Christian and others

weight and cleaning out the clutter in my house. My

shouldn’t happen, but when it does, forgiveness must be

husband says I’m a nester. I like all my favorite things

asked for and given. Christians can also get sidetracked by

within arm’s reach at my spot in the living room. I’m also

doing good things for the wrong reasons. Like rungs on a

a collector, and my collections can overwhelm our home

ladder to Heaven, they climb higher and higher, trying to

at times.

outdo another, and the ladder gives way under their feet

I like to buy items that are a good deal, whether I

from doing God’s work with the wrong attitude of heart.

need them or not. That sales sign that says “fifty percent

It’s like the Tower of Babel—trying to reach Heaven

off” or “buy one, get one free” always gets my attention!

with manmade architecture. Like the Babylonians, we all can

So, I accumulate a lot of clutter in my house. But as I

sometimes have pride and arrogance in our hearts (Genesis

was thinking about how to get my cabinets and drawers

11). The Babylonians were proud that they all spoke one language, so God caused the people to suddenly speak different languages so that they couldn’t communicate or work together to build the great tower.

“The Lord detests all the proud of heart… they will not go unpunished” (Proverbs 16:5 NIV).

“Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall” (Proverbs 16:18 NIV).

It really all comes down to the right attitude of heart in what we do in God’s name.

“In those days Hezekiah was sick and near death. And Isaiah the prophet, the son of Amoz, went to him and said to

organized, I thought about the clutter that has built up in

him, ‘Thus says the Lord: “Set your house in order, for you

my mind and spirit in the past year. I’m talking about the

shall die and not live”’” (Isaiah 38:1 NKJV).

distractions that fill up my days and occupy my mind in

We, like the King, will one day die, and we need

place of prayer time and reading God’s Word. Also, feelings

to get our house in order as well. We all carry spiritual

of resentment or bitterness that are cluttering my heart need

baggage and clutter around with us, but “let us lay aside

to be swept out before they take up permanent residence.

every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us”

Cluttered lives tend to be filled with meaningless

(Hebrews 12:1 NKJV).

pursuits in search of happiness and fulfillment, especially

Just as I work on my physical house, cleaning and

for the unsaved (i.e., drugs, alcohol, sex, adrenaline highs).

organizing it to be more efficient, God wants me to get my

While not all pursuits are evil, they can waste precious time

spiritual house clean by sweeping out the clutter so that I

we could be using to serve in God’s kingdom. For instance,

can be productive in His name.

too much time on social media, shopping, talking—anything

Happy New Year!

Even though Believers have Christ to fill them, they can still clutter their lives by seeking the wrong path for their

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that takes God out of His rightful place in your life.

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2. Drain and place beans in a large pot with fresh water.

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4. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Simmer uncovered for 2 to 3 hours, stirring occasionally, until beans are tender and creamy. Add water if needed.

5. Adjust seasoning to taste. Remove the ham hock and shred any meat back into the pot.

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by Rhonda Cross

ou crept in quiet, cloaked in fear,

Held by the One who broke the curse.

A whisper first, then sharp and clear.

No longer will I shrink or bow,

You told me I was weak and small,

My soul stands tall, unshaken now.

That I should run, that I would fall.

Your chains have cracked beneath my song,

You shadowed dreams with doubt and dread,

I’ve found where I belong all along.

Played wicked games inside my head.

For perfect love casts out all fear,

You mocked my voice, you stilled my praise,

And where He walks, you disappear.

You dimmed my fire with fearsome haze.

So leave, your lies can’t hold me down,

But I’ve been forged through fire and storm,

I wear my Savior’s victor’s crown.

You speak of fear? I’ve walked through worse.

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How to Mirror God’s Rhythm of Rest

by Candyce Carden

I

usually love my group exercise class. The strength

consistent sound of ocean waves alters brainwave patterns

training routine is choreographed to ten tracks of music

and induces a restful state. Researchers say that simply

and almost makes working out fun. But in yesterday’s

gazing at a body of water calms us. Pausing to watch a

class, worry and a growing to-do list distracted me. I tried

sunset slows our inner rhythm.

to follow the instructor, but I wasn’t fully present. As my

Because most of us can’t be at the beach all the time or

thoughts wandered, I’d find myself off-beat. Instead of

live alone in a forest, we’re often surrounded by an excess of

syncing with the music, I mirrored the rhythm of a guy in

noise pollution and stressed-out individuals. But we can call

my peripheral vision. He continually “jumped the gun” and

timeouts to rest in God’s presence.

stayed two counts ahead of the music.

Grow Still

I’d resolve to block him out and focus on the instructor.

Then the process would happen all over again as my mind followed its thin stream of worry. Later, I recalled other examples of my environment determining my rhythm. For instance, when I commuted an hour to and from work, I’d find myself matching the speed of other drivers on the interstate. And I used to let the frantic pace of Christmas shoppers affect my tempo.

In Psalm 46:10 NLT, God cautions us to: “Be still, and know that I am God!” God’s rhythm is one of rest and stillness. When we block extraneous stimuli, we clear space for our Creator and hear Him more clearly. God’s rhythm is one of rest and stillness.

I struggled in exercise class because I didn’t keep my focus on the instructor. Likewise, when I don’t keep my gaze on Jesus, I fall into the world’s trap of frenzied living.

What if, instead of dragging my burdens to class, I had talked to God first and left my worries with Him? When we move toward God, He moves toward us. God’s presence is always available to us, but we have to seek it. When we feel ourselves mirroring a stressful pace, the briefest of pauses help calm and sync us to God’s rhythm.

Ten Ways to Rest in God’s Presence 1. Say a prayer.

2. Listen to music.

3. Play an ocean soundtrack.

4. Sip tea.

Mirroring the rhythms of our environment is a natural phenomenon. The Theory of Entrainment says rhythmic beings close to each other will gradually sync their movements. Crickets chirp in harmony and fireflies flash in unison. Even clocks with swinging pendulums hanging on the same wall eventually sync up. Aligning ourselves with our surroundings isn’t always a bad thing. My Fitbit shows a lower resting heart rate when I’m at the beach. Why? The

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5. Sit in a pretty spot outdoors.

6. Listen to the birds or other sounds of nature.

7. Attend a sunset or sunrise.

8. Gaze upon water.

9. Take a leisurely walk.

10. Breathe slowly and deeply.

Which appeals to you, and what would you add to the list?

About The Author

Entrainment

Candyce Carden is a writer, educator, and nature lover. Her beach devotional, Immersed: Sixty Devotions to Wade Deeper, Dive In, and Surf the Wave of God’s Love will be released in 2026.

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Stay Awake

I

by Hayden Lanier

n Luke chapter 12, Jesus tells a parable of servants who

chosen not to reveal the date of His return but rather to call

were ready for their master when he came. After this

us to live every day like it is the day He is coming back—

story, He tells us, “You also must be ready, for the Son

because it very well could be.

of Man is coming at an hour you do not expect” (Luke

So how do we stay awake?

12:40 ESV). In Mark’s record of this same teaching of

When I think about staying awake, I think about how

Christ, Jesus says, “Concerning that day or that hour, no

easy it can be to fall asleep. I enjoy taking naps, sometimes

one knows, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but

unintentionally. Similarly, it can be difficult to stay awake

only the Father. Be on guard, keep awake. For you do not

spiritually, but it can be done if we keep our eyes focused

know when the time will come” (Mark 13:32-33 ESV). Jesus

on Christ.

issues this command to stay awake to His disciples and, subsequently, to us. But what does Jesus mean by telling us

We must ask ourselves, as we begin a new year, are we staying awake? We don’t know when He is coming

to stay awake?

See, Jesus is referring to a metaphorical awakeness regarding His second coming.

Jesus is coming again; we just don’t know when. The Bible tells us that “the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night” (1 Thessalonians 5:2 ESV). A few verses from this, Paul issues the same call to spiritual preparedness when he says, “you are not in darkness, brothers, for that day to surprise you like a thief. For you are all children of light, children of the day. We are not of the night or of the darkness. So then let us not sleep, as others do, but let us keep awake and be sober” (1 Thessalonians 5:4-6). From God’s Word, we know two

back. It could be today; it could be tomorrow; it could be a

main truths about the Second Coming of Christ. We know

thousand years from now; but He is coming back! Jesus has

that Jesus is coming back, and we know that nobody except

never broken a promise before, and it’s safe to say that He

God the Father knows when that day will be.

won’t break one now. I hope you are ready for Him. If not,

Therefore, we are called to be ready! If God revealed to us the day of His return, then being the fallen people

place your hope and trust in Jesus today. He will never let you down.

to clean up our act or repent at the last second. But God knows us and He knows that His way is better, and He has

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we are, we would most likely live recklessly and then try Hayden Lanier is a follower of Jesus, a graduate of Shorter University, and he works as an elementary school teacher.

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Noah and God's Help: Genesis 9

P

by Jonathon Wright

arents have the huge responsibility to mentor their children in the ways of the Lord. Discipline is not always pleasant for the parent or the child. The Lord

had to punish the world for their wickedness. But He chose to save Noah and his family in the ark. After the Flood, God had a tender conversation with His children. He promised never to destroy the earth again by flood. God wanted His children to know that He loved them.

Good parents know how to show their love even when they have to punish their children. They also point their children to God as the ultimate source of help. Here are four

3. God helped Noah in his struggle for justice.

He gave Noah's family and the world the right to defend

ways God showed His love and help to Noah and his family.

themselves and carry out justice. Justice was one life for one

1. God removed the curse on the ground, blessing the land and Noah’s family.

life. Whoever shed the blood of man would also have his blood shed by man. (Genesis 9:2-6). In the beginning, God

I can almost hear Noah and those present rejoicing

didn’t allow man the right to take care of justice. God told

when they heard the good news! They had struggled for so

Adam that whoever killed Cain would suffer a sevenfold

many years with the unyielding ground. Afterwards, the

vengeance from Him. See Genesis 4. After the Flood, the

Lord told Noah and his descendants to be fruitful, multiply,

Lord lifted His stern restriction. Good parents teach their

and fill the earth. This decree reminds us of God’s original

kids justice, fair play, and the value of all human life.

intentions for man in Genesis 1. His grace brought a new

4. A Covenant And Sign (Genesis 9:8-17).

opportunity for them to live the abundant life the Lord

The Lord made a covenant with Noah, his

called them to. Kids need to know, after they have been

descendants, and the rest of the world. He promised

punished, that their parents still love them. It helps them

never again to destroy the earth or all living things with

better understand God's love and forgiveness.

a flood and then gave a beautiful sign. God gave them a

2. God helped Noah with the world's animal problem.

brief glimpse of Heaven through His rainbow. Revelation

We haven’t heard much about the animals in the Bible

4:3 describes a rainbow near the throne of God in Heaven.

thus far. But, the animals may have been a major problem

The Lord set the rainbow in the clouds as a reminder of

and a threat to the world's survival. In Genesis 9:2-6, God

His everlasting covenant.

put fear in the heart of every beast. He also mentions

Later, Christ introduced a New Covenant. He gave the

demanding a reckoning for every beast that shed the blood

world the opportunity of eternal life with Him. See John

of man.

3:16-17, John 14:1-4, and Hebrews 8 for more information on

Were the animals calm and peaceful when the world began? Did man’s violence and wickedness make them

the New Covenant.

Do our children see and know about the beautiful things that God has done in our lives? It has the power to inspire

about the existence of dinosaurs during this time. Either

their faith. Praise God for He is faithful, and sent His Son

way, I am glad the Lord stepped in! Good parents know

Jesus as a sign of His love.

when to step in, help their kids, and show their love in practical ways.

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Dalton Church Directory Assembly of God

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

Baptist

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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 Hopewell Baptist Church Cohutta 810 Baldwin Rd, 30710 706-280-8286 Kinsey Drive Baptist Church 2626 Kinsey Drive,30720 706-277-3505 Lakeshore Park Baptist Church 12 Crescent St, 30720 706-275-6050 Liberty Baptist Church 506 South Pentz St, 30720 706-226-5535 Lindsey Memorial Baptist 706-673-7650 3503 Lindsey Memorial Rd. Rocky Face, Ga. 30740 Macedonia Baptist Church 1355 Dawnville Rd NE, 30721 706-259-9220 Maple Grove Baptist Church 347 Maple Grove Rd, 30721 706-483-6300 McFarland Hill Baptist Church 307 Brickyard Rd, 30721 706-277-5521 Mount Rachel Baptist Church 332 Haig Mill Lake Rd, 30720 706-278-5192 Mount Ridge Baptist Church 1401 M L King, Jr. Blvd, 30721 706-278-0335 New Hope Baptist Church 900 Roan St, 30721 706-226-2093 New Hope Baptist Church 706-673-8050 2105 Tunnel Hill-Varnell Road Tunnel Hill, GA 30755 New Life Baptist Church 2620 Old Grade Rd, 30721 Northwest Georgia Baptist Church 222 North Pentz St, 30720 706-463-3490 Olivia Baptist Church 1817 Guy St, 30720 706-278-3507 Pine Grove Baptist Church 4004 Airport Road, 30721 706-264-8630 Poplar Springs Baptist Church 897 Poplar Springs Rd, 30720 706-259-8727 Reformation Baptist Church 244 N. Hamilton St, 30720 706-314-8711 Rocky Face Baptist Church 1544 Rocky Face Railroad St, 30740

706- 226-5751 Salem Baptist Church 1448 Pleasant Grove Dr, 30721 706-259-7045 South Dalton Baptist Church 498 Lakemont Drive, 30720 706-278-4946 Shiloh Baptist Church 2014 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, 30721 706-226-5981 Temple Baptist Church 2310 South Dixie Hwy, 30720 706-226-6785 Tunnel Hill First Baptist Church 706-673-2085 202 South Cherry Street Tunnel Hill, GA 30755 Valley Baptist Church 2907 Old Rome, 30720 Welcome Hill Baptist Church 2772 E Welcome Hill Circle, 30721 706-278-0368 Whitfield Baptist Church 2134 Dug Gap Rd, 30721 706-278-6776

Bible

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

Catholic

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

Christian

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

Church of Christ

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

Church of God

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

Community

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

678-314-7994 Rock Bridge Community Church 121 W Crawford St, 30720

Episcopal

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

Jehovah’s Witnesses

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

Latter-day Saints

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

Lutheran

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

Methodist

Bethel AME Church 620 Spring Street, 30720 706-226-2714 Bethel Methodist Church 123 Bethel Church Rd, 30721 706-278-3309 Dalton First UMC 500 South Thornton Ave, 30720 706-278-8494 Fairview Church 1735 Riverbend Rd, 30721 706-996-5057 Five Springs Methodist Church 2823 Five Springs Rd, 30720 706-277-3928 Mineral Springs UMC 4079 Airport Road, 30721 706-517-0200 Mt. Vernon UMC 597 Lafayette Road Rocky Face, GA 30740 706-673-4667 Refuge Christian Fellowship 4040 South Dixie Highway, 30721 762-268-1684 Pleasant Grove Methodist 2701 Cleveland Highway, 30721 706-259-3141 Trinity UMC 901 Veterans Dr, 30721 706-278-4042 Varnell Church 3485 Highway 2 Cohutta, 30710 706-694-8023 Wesley Chapel UMC 808 Jamestown CT, 30721 706-270-2331

Nazarene

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

Non-Denominational

Abundant Life Bible Church

901 Chester Road, 30721 706-270-9733 Bridging the Gap Ministries 514 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, 30721 706-277-7575 Dalton House Of Prayer 897 College Dr, Conference Rm 3, 30720 706-915-6545 Dawnville Community Church 1409 Dawnville Rd NE, 30721 706-259-5342 Good Neighbors Church 910 South Thornton Ave, 30720 706-226-0846 Gospel Light Tabernacle 804 Sheridan Ave, 30721 Grace Fellowship Ministries 620 N Glenwood Ave 2&3, 30721 706-280-1375 Northwest Christian Fellowship

272 Main St, Varnell, GA 30756 706-694-9830 Refuge Christian Fellowship 4040 S. Dixie Hwy, 30721 706-280-1233 Relentless Worship Center 210 Robinwood Dr, 30721 706-313-1129 River of Life Church of Dalton 2919 East Walnut Ave, 30721 706-965-6683 Saint James Overcoming Church 400 North Fredrick St, 30721 706-278-0319 Tunnel Hill Community Church 706-673-4022 121 North Varnell Road Tunnel Hill, GA 30755

Pentecostal

Iglesia de Dios Pentecostal Fuente de Agua Viva 1007 Underwood St, 30721 706-278-4963 La Senda Antigua 308 East Matilda St, 30720 706-270-8826 True Gospel Pentecostal Church 109 South Henderson St, 30721 706-278-5696 Shadow Ridge Worship Center 122 Wheat Drive Varnell, GA 30721 706-280-4546

Presbyterian

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

706-278-8161 Grace Presbyterian Church 2107 Threadmill Rd, 30720 706-226-6344

Salvationalist

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

Seventh Day Adventist

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

Chatsworth Church Directory Baptist

Blue Ridge Primitive Baptist Church 706-517-9849 134 Hyden Tyler Road Chatsworth, GA 30705 US Calvary Baptist Church 706-695-7747 Highway 225 North Chatsworth, GA 30705 US Center Hill Baptist Church 706-695-7988 65 Berry Bennett Road Chatsworth, GA 30705 US Cisco Baptist Church 706-695-9270 Highway 411 North Chatsworth, GA 30705 US Cool Springs Baptist Church 4330 Holly Creek Cool Springs Road Chatsworth, GA 30705 US Fellowship Baptist Church 706-695-2626 4396 Highway 52 Chatsworth, GA 30705 US First Baptist Church 706-695-2112 121 West Market Street Chatsworth, GA 30705 US Flat Branch Baptist Church 706-695-2663 3443 Highway 286 Chatsworth, GA 30705 US Free Hope Baptist Church 706-695-3717 4176 Highway 76 Chatsworth, GA 30705 US Holly Creek Baptist Church 706-695-8522 422 Holly Creek Chatsworth, GA 30705 US Liberty Baptist Church 4221 US-76, Chatsworth, GA 30705 US Little Consauga Baptist Church 706-517-5733 1100 Sugar Creek Chatsworth, GA 30705 US Maranatha Baptist Church 706-695-6330 Highway 225 South Chatsworth, GA 30705 US Mount Pisgah Baptist Church 706-517-8944

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

Bible

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

Church of Christ

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

Church of God

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

Full Gospel

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

Methodist

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

Non-Denominational

Smyrna Gospel Tabernacle 784 Smyrna Church Road Chatsworth, GA 30705 The Church of God of the Union Assembly at Chatsworth, GA 706-695-7335 Highway 52 Alternate Chatsworth, GA 30705 US

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

Pentecostal

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

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

Seventh Day Adventist

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

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