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Contents J U LY 2 0 1 9

GoodNews from the Pastor’s Desk

6 Thinking Like the Holy Spirit

by Julius McCarter

GoodNews for Kids

8 Building Courage

by Reagan Jordan

GoodNews on Money Matters

10 It’s Never Too Late

by Andrew Lee

GoodNews for Men

12 Ever Felt Cheated?

by Mark Wells

GoodNews for Women

14 Bitter or Better?

by Cindy Dupree

GoodNews for your Taste Buds

18 Cornbread Salad Recipe

by Pam Wattenbarger

GoodNews for Parents

20 You Have Not Failed

by Kelly McDonald, Jr.

GoodNews for Life

22 Hope for the Mother

Considering Abortion

by Jamie Rohrbaugh GoodNews for Health & Fitness

24 Warm Water Excercise For Arthritis Relief

by Jeremy Walraven GoodNews Cover Story

26 Soza Family Dentistry

GoodNews for Everyone

30 This Too Shall Pass

by Samantha Franks

GoodNews for Couples

32 Worth a Dream and a Plan

by Glyndora Condon

GoodNews for Everyone

34 Summertime in Tennessee

by Beth Maxwell

GoodNews for Singles

36 Filling the Void In Your Life

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by Sam Blankenship

GoodNews for Everyone

38 Following Our Spiritual Light

by Candyce Carden Deal

GoodNews for Everyone

40 Hope Deferred

by Grace Alfieri

GoodNews for Hope

42 Managing Disappointment

by Alicia Klepper

GoodNews from the Physician’s Desk

44 With Open Arms: Anna Shaw

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GoodNews for Everyone

46 Praise

by Judi Marvin

GoodNews for Everyone

50 A Change of Plans

by Cheryl Jackson

GoodNews for Teens

28 Who Are You?

by Johnathon Stephens

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Gò0dNews from the Pastor’s Desk

Thinking Like the Holy Spirit

“T

by Dr. Julius McCarter

he Spirit of God has made me, and the breath

and is helping you to do it His way, it will wake you up to

of the Almighty gives me life” (Job 33:4).

grab hold of bigger, better, and higher thoughts and ways.

I have more than four decades of practice at

I know this seems like a very simple act in a world that

thinking small. It has taken a work of the Holy Spirit to get

values complicated thought. Still, when it’s all you, you are

me to look behind just what I see at my eye level. I’ve felt an

all you have. When it’s all God, you have infinite resources

active work—a persistent reminder—to stop leaning on my

at your disposal. The more you turn to the Holy Spirit, the

own understanding (see Proverbs 3:5). The Lord has been

more you develop a secure and joyful hope that everything

saying, “Okay, enough of thinking like you. Start practicing

is possible. I am close with some people whose lives testify to

thinking like Me.” When I realize I’m applying my own

this reality. My own life is marked by miracles. He has been

understanding, instead of feeling guilty, it has become quite a relief. When I remember I’m not in charge or in control—not the one responsible to figure out absolutely every potential scenario and “what if”—I nearly laugh out loud in joy.

There’s immense freedom in being able to turn to the Holy Spirit and ask, “What do You think?” Like a fresh wind blowing in, I take a second and deeply breathe in His wisdom. I meditate on the impossibilities He can pull off and focus my gaze on what He can do that I can’t possibly achieve myself. There are times when I want to scream from the mountaintop, “I don’t have to figure it out all by myself! Hallelujah!”

To actively turn to God with a feeling, circumstance, or relationship is one of those paradigm shifts

there for me; He made me. Even when I thought I didn’t have

of faith. When we do that humbly and expecting an answer

much to say about God, I see I wouldn’t be here without His

(also called faith), I believe it makes the Lord very happy.

remarkable life-giving Spirit in me keeping me close.

What parent, pleased with his or her children, wouldn’t

God is ready and willing—being the giver He is—to

respond with enthusiasm? Because it is God, He will also

fill, refill, restore, and refresh. He is anxious to help, if I

provide over and above what is needed—immeasurably

could use such a term. He wants to release His life into

more than we can ask or think (see Ephesians 3:20).

mine. It is that fresh wind of Himself that keeps me in line

When you apply this renewal of your mind—to ask for

with His way. He raises my eyes to the hills to see that “My

the Holy Spirit’s thoughts—it becomes the moment when the

help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth”

blinders come off. It’s then that you start to experience life

(Psalm 121:2).

never want to put the blinders back on. When you give over to the truth that the Almighty God has given you a life to live

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About The Author

with much more color, goodness, and wonder, and you will Dr. Julius McCarter is a husband to Kendra, a friend to some, a teacher to many and a follower of Christ. Julius has been a pastor and teacher for over 20 years. A lover of good books and music most of his life. His most recent book is Pastoralia: Reflections after 20 Years in Ministry.

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Gò0dNews for Kids

Building Courage

H

by Reagan Jordan

ave you ever been upset and feel like you

giving an essay or a speech, think of something you

couldn’t do something? There are many ways

love. If you love swimming, think of that. It’s your

to build courage. For example, one time, my

choice to pick what you want to think of in that tough

dad taught me something to keep me calm. Dad said,

moment. When you think of that favorite thing, all

“Pretend that you are holding a beautiful flower.” My

your worry begins to vanish.

dad also said this phrase: “Sniff the roses and blow out

In the long run, there are many ways to build

the candles.” This technique helps so much when I am

courage. A breathing technique, memorizing an

facing a hard situation or when fear seems to creep up.

encouraging poem, a Bible verse, and lastly, thinking

Another way to build courage is to memorize a

of your favorite thing can help all your worries or

Bible verse or an encouraging poem. When you have it

anxieties slowly begin to fade away! This, my fellow

memorized, speak it out loud. My favorite Bible verse

4th graders, is how you too can build the courage to

to say out loud to myself is Philippians 4:13: “I can do

make it through any hard thing in life we have to face!

all things through Christ who strengthens me.” and think of your favorite thing. For example, if you’re

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A final way to build courage is to close your eyes

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It’s Never Too Late MONEY MATTERS

WITH DR. ANDREW LEE Dr. Andrew Lee is professor of English at Lee University. He also serves as a coordinator for Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University. He and his wife Esmerelda have three children.

R

ecently, I had the privilege of assisting a friend who

moral of the story? We’ve all made mistakes with money, but

had been given some dubious advice by her employer’s

sometimes we have the opportunity to correct our mistakes.

Human Resources department many years ago when she

Taking advantage of these opportunities to fix past money

was first hired. She had been advised to contribute only 1% of

mistakes can tremendously impact our financial future.

her salary toward her company’s retirement plan because, the

Another mistake that I made myself years ago was

HR staff pointed out, she was unmarried with no children (the

paying too much in fees for an actively managed mutual

implication, I suppose, was that having a family would warrant

fund. As I’ve explained in an earlier column, wise investors

a more substantial monthly contribution to her retirement

always pay close attention to costs and fees, including annual

accounts through payroll deduction). But it gets worse. My

expenses and commissions and sales fees, associated with

friend—who was in her 20’s at the time—was advised to invest

their investments. Here’s a stark example which I heard on

her retirement money into the “guaranteed” investment option,

a recent financial talk show: the Vanguard S&P 500 Index

meaning an annual return of a paltry 1% in money market

Fund Investor Class charges an annual expense ratio of .14%.

accounts. This is what I call “losing money safely” since every

This is one of the cheapest expense ratios imaginable, and the

year the account actually shrinks due to inflation eroding your

Vanguard S&P 500 Index Admiral Class (for accounts over

buying power. In other words, the “guaranteed account” is

$3,000) charges only .04% in annual expenses. On the other

indeed guaranteed to lose money every year to inflation. As a

extreme of the cost spectrum, the Rydex S&P 500 Index Fund

result, the balance in my friend’s retirement accounts was very

charges 2.3% in annual expenses. Remember that an S&P

modest even more than a decade later.

500 Index Fund is a list of the 500 largest U.S. stocks—Nike,

At this point, my friend could have taken the path of

Coca-Cola, Amazon, Google, McDonald’s, etc. It’s the exact

least resistance and ignored the situation for another decade

same group of 500 stocks that you’d be buying in either the

by doing nothing; indeed, many people make precisely this

Vanguard S&P 500 Index fund or the Rydex S&P 500 Index

mistake. But to her credit, she asked my opinion, which led her

fund. But Rydex is charging 177 times more than Vanguard

to make immediate changes to her retirement contributions

for the same stocks. Yes, you read that right, one hundred and

and investment allocations by taking more risk in order to earn

seventy-seven times more. But because numbers like .14%

higher returns in the long run. With more than two decades

and 2.33% seem so small and insignificant, few people seem to

of consistent investing until she reaches retirement, my friend

pay much attention. But over several decades of investing, the

is now projected to have approximately five times as much

difference in costs would be in the tens of thousands of dollars

money in her investment accounts at retirement than she would

from your money. Imagine looking at the same car or house

have had if she had remained on the original course of action

or jeans or coffee, and then imagine that one brand is charging

advised by her employer’s Human Resources staff. The

177 times more for the exact same item. You’d never fall for it.

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Ever Felt Cheated?

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by Mark Wells

ot long ago, I went to a restaurant and ordered my

everyone one of them had end rot: a symptom of a lack of

meal through the drive-thru. I was hungry and

calcium in the soil.

was looking forward to one of my favorite things

What these two little stories have in common is

to eat for lunch. I ordered the combo, and as I drove away

that, more times than not, no one is cheating me out of

with my lunch, I just couldn’t wait any longer. I reached

anything. Sometimes, it’s just a wrong assumption that

my hand in the bag and pulled out the container that kept

gets me wound up or the simple fact that I didn’t prepare

those wonderful round onion rings together. But, I quickly

beforehand and no one is to blame but me. But, I’ve noticed

noticed a problem. The container only held three of them.

in my life that I am quick to place the blame on or point the

Oh no they didn’t! I was as ill as a hornet. But, before I went

finger at someone other than myself. Why is it that we strive

back and made a complete fool of myself, I looked in the bag

for so many things to fill us up, whether it be a bunch of

and noticed that the contents of the container had spilled

onion rings or more tomatoes than any 20 families can eat?

out and the rest were in the bag. There they were: nice

A lot of people try to fill the void in their lives with many

golden-brown onion rings and plenty of them.

different things, and when those things don’t fill that void,

Last year’s garden was huge. I had purchased 15 acres with a little rustic house on it. This would be the first garden at the new homestead. We had a planting day and

they feel cheated.

We live in a very consumerist society, and if we don’t get our money’s worth, we are more than willing to

my mother brought 73 tomato plants. We were

complain about it. In Colossians 2:17, Paul writes, “These

going to have so many tomatoes; I thought about

are a shadow of things that were to come; the reality,

the salsa that we could make, the homemade

however, is found in Christ.” The people of Colossae were

spaghetti sauce, and eating a homegrown tomato—there’s just nothing like it. The plants grew, and daily,

much like we are today by putting a lot of effort and faith into things that just didn’t matter: earthly things rather

I would walk the garden,

than eternal things. The only

checking for tomatoes. As if

one who can fill the void

overnight, they appeared,

in your life is Christ. Try

and there were bunches of

Jesus and be full!

them. However, I bet we got every bit of 12 good tomatoes off all those

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Bitter Or Better?

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by Cindy DuPree

y heart is for God’s women, and my desire for

As a reminder of our loss, three of my sisters-in-law

you is Ephesians 1:17-18. It says, “…that the God

and several ladies in the church were having babies. Being

of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory,

a pastor, I would visit these new moms, many in the same

may give to you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the

hospital where I had given birth. I had to decide: would

knowledge of Him, the eyes of your understanding being

I allow my personal grief to overshadow the love I had

enlightened; that you may know what is the hope of His

for others? James 5:16 was my key to victory: “Confess

calling, what are the riches of the glory of His inheritance

your trespasses to one another, and pray for one another,

in the saints.”

that you may be healed. The effective, fervent prayer of a

God has made each one of us valuable, and He desires

righteous man avails much.” With a smile on my face and

for us to reflect His image and to know His love and

a tear in my heart, I gave baby showers and chose to love

fulfillment in our life. He provides strength, hope, and joy

and nurture others.

in the midst of everyday life, trials, and tragedies. We

We all have battles and tough times, but what

have an enemy, Satan, who doesn’t play fair. He hates

matters is how we handle them. I chose not

us because we are life-givers and nurturers.

In 1992, my husband and I were pastoring our

to become bitter or angry. I chose to believe and live out the Word of God. It was a

first church in Florida. I was the music pastor

choice. The Word of God is our help, refuge,

and led the women’s ministry. The church was

fortress, strength, joy, and much more. The

growing, and young families were joining,

enemy is a thief and a liar and wants to

several of which were expecting children. I

take away the blessings that the Lord has

was 28 years old and getting ready to give

planned for our lives.

birth to our first child.

Finally, the big day arrived.

My husband and I now have three adult children who love the Lord. To tell

Our son must have had a sense

you how faithful God is, my youngest

of humor as he decided to make

child was not planned. I felt in my

his appearance on Labor Day.

heart to name him Zechariah. His name

However, the delivery did not go

means, “Jehovah God Remembers.” He

as planned. After 27 hours of

was also born in the same month as our

labor, I was scheduled for an

child in Heaven. Zechariah grew up to

emergency cesarean section.

be a musician and today is my assistant

During the operation, my

worship leader in our church.

lungs filled with fluid and my vital organs shut down. I flatlined twice. The baby was diagnosed with Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome. outward appearances, healthy) baby boy only lived ten days.

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1448 Pleasant Grove Dr, 30721 706-259-7045 Shiloh Baptist Church 2014 East Waugh St, 30721 706-226-5981 Temple Baptist Church 2310 South Dixie Rd, 30720 706-226-6785 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

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

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

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

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

Episcopal

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

Lutheran

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

Methodist

Bethel AME Church 620 Spring Street, 30720 706-226-2714 Bethel UMC 123 Bethel Church Rd, 30721 706-278-3309 Dalton First UMC 500 South Thornton Ave, 30720 706278-8494 Dawnville UMC 1529 Spring Ln NE, 30721 706-259-5342 Fairview UMC 735 Riverbend Rd, 30721 706-996-5057 Five Springs UMC 2823 Five Springs Rd, 30720 706-277-3928 Mineral Springs UMC 4079 Airport Road, 30721 706-517-0200 Mt. Vernon UMC 597 Lafayette Road Rocky Face, GA 30740 706-673-4667 New Haven UMC 4040 South Dixie Highway, 30721 706-217-1879 Pleasant Grove UMC 2701 Cleveland Highway, 30721 Sugar Valley UMC 503 Murry Hill Dr, 30720 706-280-9112 Trinity UMC 901 Veterans Dr, 30721 706-278-4042 Tunnel Hill UMC 706-673-4022 121 North Varnell Road Tunnel Hill, GA 30755 Varnell United Methodist Church 3485 Highway 2 Cohutta, 30710 706-694-8023 Wesley Chapel UMC 808 Jamestown CT, 30721 706-270-2331

Nazarene

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

Non-Denominational

Abundant Life Bible Church 120 East Morris Street, 30721 706-270-9733 Bridging the Gap Ministries 514 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, 30721 706-277-7575 Christian FreeWorship Church 210 Robinwood Dr, 30721 706-313-1129 Cornerstone Family Church 1240 Dawnville Rd, 30721 706-259-8509 Dalton House Of Prayer

735 Beaverdale Rd NE, 30721 706-280-0263 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 River of Life Church of Dalton 2919 East Walnut Ave, 30721 706-965-6683

Saint James Overcoming Church 400 North Fredrick St, 30721 706-278-0319

Pentecostal

Iglesia de Dios Pentecostal Fuente de Agua Viva 1007 Underwood St, 30721 706-278-4963 True Gospel Pentecostal Church 109 South Henderson St, 30721 706-278-5696

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 Seventh Day Adventist Church 300 South Tibbs Rd, 30720 706-226-2166

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Blue Ridge Primitive Baptist Church 706-517-9849 134 Hyden Tyler Road Chatsworth, GA 30705 US Calvary Baptist Church 706-695-7747 Highway 225 North Chatsworth, GA 30705 US Center Hill Baptist Church 706-695-7988 65 Berry Bennett Road Chatsworth, GA 30705 US Cisco Baptist Church 706-695-9270 Highway 411 North Chatsworth, GA 30705 US Cool Springs Baptist Church 706-517-5388 Holly Creek Cool Chatsworth, GA 30705 US Fellowship Baptist Church 706-695-2626 4396 Highway 52 Chatsworth, GA 30705 US First Baptist Church 706-695-2112 121 West Market Street Chatsworth, GA 30705 US Flat Branch Baptist Church 706-695-2663 3443 Highway 286 Chatsworth, GA 30705 US Free Hope Baptist Church 706-695-3717 4176 Highway 76 Chatsworth, GA 30705 US Holly Creek Baptist Church 706-695-8522 422 Holly Creek Chatsworth, GA 30705 US Liberty Baptist Church 4221 US-76, Chatsworth, GA 30705 US Little Consauga Baptist Church 706-517-5733 1100 Sugar Creek Chatsworth, GA 30705 US Maranatha Baptist Church 706-695-6330 Highway 225 South Chatsworth, GA 30705 US Mount Pisgah Baptist Church 706-517-8944 2309 Old Highway 411

Chatsworth, GA 30705 US Murray Baptist Church 706-695-9712 508 West Peachtree Street Chatsworth, GA 30705 US New Hope Baptist Church 706-517-3089 1273 New Hope Road Chatsworth, GA 30705 US New Prospect Baptist Church 706-629-9521 7629 Highway 225 Chatsworth, GA 30705 US Old Fashion Baptist Church 706-695-5420 885 Ben Adams Road Chatsworth, GA 30705 US Open Air Ministries 706-386-484 1058 Mtn Crest Dr. Chatsworth, GA 30705 US Prayer Baptist Church 706-624-9216 10859 Hwy. 225 South Chatsworth, GA 30705 US Shinning Light Baptist Church 706-517-1739 801 North 5th Avenue Chatsworth, GA 30705 US Smyrna Baptist Church 706-695-5815 1913 Smyrna Church Road Chatsworth, GA 30705 US Spring Place Baptist Church 706-695-5532 441 Highway 225 South Chatsworth, GA 30705 US Strait Way Baptist Church 706-517-2861 508 West Peachtree Street Chatsworth, GA 30705 US Total Praise Baptist Church 706-695-6441 1461 Greeson Bend Rd, Chatsworth, GA 30705 US Zion Hill Baptist Church 706-517-5913 Highway 225 North Chatsworth, GA 30705 US

Bible

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

Church of Christ

Woodhaven Church of Christ

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Church of God

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

Full Gospel

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

Methodist

Casey Springs UMC 7250 Chastworth Highway South Chastworth, GA 30705 Center Valley UMC 706-971-4646 5394 Highway 225 North Chatsworth, GA 30705 US First United Methodist Church 706-695-3211 107 W Cherokee Street Chatsworth, GA 30705 US Fullers Chapel UMC 532 Cook Drive Chatsworth, GA 30705 US Mineral Springs UMC 71 North Way St Chatsworth, GA 30705 US Spring Place UMC 706-695-5143 Po Box 248 Chatsworth, GA 30705 US

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

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Gò0dNews for your Taste Buds

Cornbread Salad Recipe

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by Pam Wattenburger

hen I was a child, Sunday dinner was an event. Any member of our large extended family and any guest who happened to tag

along from church was offered a seat at the dining room table. Extensions were added and the table groaned under the weight of the delicious dishes. One of my favorite sides was this cornbread salad. It featured homegrown vegetables straight from the garden and a slightly tart dressing. There were never leftovers of this salad! As an adult, I often serve this salad during the summer months.

A perfect addition for potlucks, picnics, or Sunday dinners, this salad does require chilling time. It can be made a day in advance and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator. This allows the flavors to blend. My prayer for you is that this recipe will help create lasting summer memories with your family and friends.

Ingredients For The Salad:

• 2½ cups cornbread (use your favorite recipe or a boxed mix) • 1 medium green bell pepper, diced • 1 medium yellow onion, diced • 3 medium tomatoes, diced

• ½ cup bread and butter pickles, diced

• 12 bacon slices, cooked and crumbled For The Dressing:

• 1 cup mayonnaise

Instructions 1. Crumble the cornbread and place in a medium bowl.

2. Top the cornbread with a layer of green bell pepper, then a layer of onion.

3. Top the onion layer with tomatoes.

4. Top the tomato layer with a layer of pickles.

5. Top the pickle layer with crumbled bacon.

6. Make the dressing: mix the mayonnaise, sugar, bread and butter pickle juice, salt, and pepper until blended.

7. Spread dressing over the top of the salad.

8. Chill for two hours before serving.

• 1 tablespoon sugar

• ½ cup bread and butter pickle juice • ½ teaspoon pepper (or to taste)

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• ½ teaspoon salt (or to taste)

Pam Wattenburger is the author of The New Southern Cookbook: Classic Family Recipes and Modern Twists on Old Favorites. She also shares recipes on her website, simplysouthernmom.com.

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Gò0dNews for Parents

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You Have Not Failed

by Kelly McDonald, Jr.

or the last 13 years of my life I have been in

A common verse parents hear is “Train up a child

ministry. I have worked with people from

in the way he should go, And when he is old he will not

different church backgrounds and even different

depart from it” (Proverbs 22:6). Often times this verse is

countries. Among parents there seems to be a common

presented in a way that indicates children will not make

thread. If their children have left the church or seem

poor decisions. But this is not the case. While we pray for

disinterested in God, then parents seem to think that

and counsel children to make correct life choices, they

they have failed. In these situations, they often feel

will still make mistakes. A child taught the things of God

condemned and discouraged. I am here to tell you that

shall not depart when they are older. This powerful verse

you have NOT failed!

from Proverbs communicates to us a deeper message.

You have sown into your child’s life by prayer and taking them to church. Those prayers were heard by God. The sermons and Bible teachings they heard at church did not go to waste. Your child is involved in that titanic battle for their spiritual lives –they have to discern good from evil. God is working on their character as well and refining them in the process.

I encourage you to keep sowing in prayers and by example; even ask others to pray for them. “Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; for whatever a man sows, that he will also reap” (Gal. 6:7). As you keep sowing, you are preparing yourself

First of all, we have to remember that children have

to receive them upon their return. As we pray, the Holy

free will. In other words, they still have to choose on their

Spirit of God convicts children even if we do not see the

own to follow God and pursue His perfect will for their

immediate fruit of that conviction (John 16:8).

lives. They have to decide that the ways of this world are

“When Israel was a child, I loved him, And out of

not what they want out of life – as we all have to make

Egypt I called My son” (Hosea 11:1). God called the

this decision. As much as parents want the best for their

nation of Israel out of a physical and spiritual Egypt. He

children, they have no control over their free will. This

can do the same for your son or daughter. You have not

is obviously frustrating (as are most situations that are

failed; continue sowing into their return. God is with you.

out of our control). If your children are in a season of about you.

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spiritual apathy, that does not reflect how God thinks

Kelly McDonald, Jr. is an international evangelist with Hungry Hearts Ministries and pastors a church in Cleveland. He has written a combined total of 40 books and booklets on pursuing a deeper relationship with Jesus. www.hungryheartsministry.com.

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Gò0dNews for Life Hope for the Mother Considering Abortion re you a woman who is considering abortion?

Regardless of how your baby was conceived, are you weighed down with regret and fear, agonizing over what to do?

Beloved, if that’s you, please hear me: the baby inside you is not an accident. Only God gives the breath of life.

And, even if the circumstances surrounding your conception were less than ideal, God loves you very much— He gave you the baby in your womb.

That baby is made in His image, you see.

This is the Word of the Lord over that baby: “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you; before you were born I sanctified you; I ordained you a prophet to the nations” (Jeremiah 1:5). The baby in your womb is fearfully and wonderfully made. The Lord already knows what will happen on every single day of your baby’s life; all of his or her days—and yours—are written down in His book.

Father God has already called that precious child to his or her occupation and has already endowed that little heart with the capacity to love you and others fiercely and devotedly. Your baby carries the Father’s image, and even now, the hand of the Lord is multiplying your baby’s cells in your womb.

He is building every fiber of your baby’s being, with all the brainpower, muscles, joints, and senses that he or she will need to live a long, beautiful life on this earth. Don’t cut it short. Please, beloved. Don’t cut your baby’s life short. Don’t rob yourself of the opportunity to feel those sweet arms wrapped around you. Don’t rob your baby of his or her opportunity to explore the days of their life that Father has ordained for them. And don’t rob the world of the voice and purpose that this precious little one will bring.

You may feel like you can’t take care of your baby, and my heart goes out to you if you feel that way. However, you still have options that will preserve the life of your child.

If you will find your local pro-life crisis pregnancy center, they will set you up with resources that can help provide for your needs during your pregnancy and even after the birth.

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From medical care to free diapers, wipes, and car seats, there is help available for you.

Also, if you are interested in letting another family love and raise your precious baby, know that open adoption is the standard these days if you want it. “Open adoption” means you get to see your baby occasionally and you receive pictures and letters about how they are doing—so

you won’t have to wonder and agonize over how your child is doing. Even if you choose another family to raise and love your baby, you can still play a part in their lives. If you have a financial need, non-profit adoption agencies can even help support you while you carry your child.

Please, find your local Christian adoption agency, and they will tell you all about it. Beloved, your baby is a gift from God to you. Even if you messed up, your baby is still a gift from God. Please steward it well. And, whether you choose to raise your baby yourself or to find another couple that has been longing to hold a child in their arms, you will always be blessed by your baby’s life. Preserve it and guard it, beloved. There is abundant hope, both for you and for your little one.

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Gò0dNews for Health & Fitness Warm-Water Exercise For Arthritis Relief

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by Jeremy Walraven

id you know that there are over 100 forms of arthritis and related rheumatic diseases? The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) states that the

Defy Gravity.

A major issue regarding land-based exercise for those with arthritis is the added stress and pressure placed upon

physical and emotional consequences of living with arthritis

the joints due to gravitational forces. Take into consideration

can be devastating, noting that one-third of those over age

that as we travel up or down stairs, two and a half to three

45 living with the condition also report anxiety and/or

and a half times our body weight in compressional stress is

depression. Thankfully, there is hope and relief in the form of

placed upon our knees, and as we squat down, the number

warm-water exercise.

climbs to an astonishing seven times our body weight! Via the property of buoyancy, water actually decreases and opposes these pressures.

When submerged in waist-deep water, the body must bear only 50 percent of its total weight. As we go deeper, in chest-deep water, this percentage goes to 20-35 percent. In neck-deep water, the percentage drops to a dramatic 10 percent of a person’s total body weight.

With the joints being buoyed up by the water and with so little downward pressure being placed upon them, the stage is set for an environment of pain-free, or nearly pain-free, movement.

Heat Things Up. Gently moving and stretching while submerged in warm water has long been a proven form of alternative

Break the Cycle.

Pain, swelling, and joint degeneration make physical

therapy to soothe inflamed joints. According to Bruce Beckler, MD, Director of the National Aquatics and Sports Medicine Institute at Washington State University, warm water

activity difficult or almost unbearable for many individuals.

reduces joint pain, stimulates blood flow and circulation,

As pain increases, physical activity often decreases, leading

decreases swelling and inflammation, and relaxes tight muscles,

to a decline in both physical and mental health. The Arthritis

and he states that these benefits go on for a period even after

Foundation defines this phenomenon as the chronic illness

you get out of the pool! The Arthritis Foundation claims that

symptom cycle. Not only can it lead to reduced activity,

warm-water exercise enthusiasts have reported as much as a 40

which then turns to deconditioning and fatigue, but it is

percent decrease in pain after participating in Arthritis Aquatics

also symptomatic of psychosocial issues such as depression,

classes just two to three times per week.

isolation, and stress, which can create even more muscular

The presence of a disability such as arthritis doesn’t define

tension. So, warm-water group exercise can help with both

a person. Everyone deserves the opportunity to live a pain-

physical and mental relief. Formatted to encourage positive

free life. If the physical and mental obstacles associated with

social interaction, joining an aquatic exercise group has been

arthritis are becoming more than you can handle, maybe it’s

shown to increase feelings of wellbeing, improve one’s mood,

time to give warm-water exercise a chance to provide relief.

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and increase one’s overall perceived health status.

Jeremy Walraven teaches arthritis aquatics and has been a fitness consultant and personal trainer at Bradley Wellness Center in Dalton, Georgia for the past 15 years. You can find out more about him and class times at their website, www.bradleywell.com.

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working with my hands, and I liked the artistry of practicing

a degree in biology, I wasn’t sure exactly

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what I wanted to do. I knew I wanted to

the decision to attend the University of Iowa College of

work in healthcare, so my first thought was of medicine. I

Dentistry. I was far from my home and my family, but I

volunteered at a local hospital and soon found out that it

trusted that God had a plan for me.

was not the career path for me. Dentistry was not even in

It would seem I was right to trust Him. I earned my

my thoughts—work in people’s mouths? No way! But, God

degree and started a family! I graduated and got married

sometimes communicates with you in mysterious ways. For

in 2007. I had a job lined up as soon as I graduated. I was

me, it was via email: a pop-up test that came when I was

working under one of the smartest ladies I’ve ever met and

checking my email.

enjoyed it. I started missing my family in Georgia, though,

It was one of those quizzes that match your personality

so I convinced my husband to move down South with

to a career. I filled it out, and lo and behold, the first 10

me. He wanted nothing to do with Atlanta (too crowded

careers were related to dentistry. That same week, I ran into

and busy). My career path led me to find a position at a

an acquaintance who had just been accepted into dental

corporate dental office in Dalton, a location I never imagined

school. So, I looked into it. After shadowing, then working

that I’d be living in, but it’s not up to me. God leads the way.

for a couple of years for general dentists in my area, it validated for me that I was meant to be in that field.

I got into dentistry because of a few simple reasons: I wanted to work in healthcare helping others, I liked

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I was working for one of those corporate dental chains that have multiple locations in multiple states. The business, like most corporations, was structured to maximize profits.

This meant that the individual dentists had less control

over the time they spent with patients. I felt a constant pressure to spend less time with each patient while maximizing the number of procedures performed in a shrinking amount of time.

For a dentist who had always been sold on the “care” part of healthcare, I was starting to feel like I was part of an assembly line. Although the people I worked with and alongside were great, I had to move on. So, I moved on to another corporate office. It was better, but other issues that were out of my control came up. I decided that if I wanted to provide the type of patient care that I thought was best, I needed a change.

I had never planned to open an office. My interest in dentistry had always leaned toward the patient care part of the profession and away from the day-to-day minutiae of running a business. Though the years of working in corporate dentistry were frustrating, they had imparted a valuable lesson. True control over the quality of patient care could only come if there were no outside stakeholders dictating the conditions of that care. At this particular crossroads of my professional career, it became clear that the only path forward would involve building a practice from the ground up.

Soza Family Dentistry opened in April of 2016.

Although starting a business can be intimidating, I was confident that with God’s help in guiding me to find the right people, and by providing the type of quality care I desired, that my practice would grow. Over the course of three years, the schedule has gradually filled and new staff members have joined the team. Throughout all the change, I have pushed forward under one guiding principle: ensure that each patient receives the same quality of dental care

any anxieties they may have.

Time to review a diagnosis so that a patient can feel comfortable making a decision about treatment, being fully informed about all treatment options. Time to perform a

“

I have pushed forward under one guiding principle: ensure that each patient receives the same quality of dental care that I would want for my family.

procedure properly without feeling rushed, so that the standard is not merely what is clinically acceptable but work the staff member can take

“

pride in. Time to teach proper oral hygiene and how dietary habits may be contributing to the oral health of a patient.

Time, even, between appointments to allow patients to make changes to oral hygiene.

The story of Soza Family Dentistry has been filled with unexpected twists and turns. Through all the challenges and changes, I had to trust that God would put me in the right place and surround me with the right people to provide quality dental care. I have watched my staff grow with quality people that care about what they do and the care they provide. We continue to better ourselves through education and strive to make patients feel welcome.

that I would want for my family.

With practice, my staff and I have found that the single variable that contributes most to a positive patient experience is time. Time to listen to a new patient, hear their concerns about their oral health, and understand

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Gò0dNews for Teens

Who Are You?

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by Johnathon Stephens

eing a teenager in 2019 is tough. I am by no means

told their other son Jacob to go get a couple of goats from

speaking from experience, but I am not completely

their flock so they could prepare them as food and trick

over the hill yet! There seems to be a lot of pressure

Isaac into blessing Jacob instead of Esau. Jacob put on fur to

put on youth in this day and age to look a certain way, act

try and mimic his brother’s hairy hands. He then put on his

a certain way, and sometimes, even talk a certain way. We

brother’s clothing to mimic the smell.

flood our brains via television or social media with images

So, what does this have to do with teenagers and the

that show us a standard of “normal” we feel we must live

pressure society places on them? When comparing a wild

up to. By nature, we subconsciously compare ourselves to

animal and a tamed domestic animal, one major difference

the things we see around us. But, the truth is, those things

that sticks out to me is the fact that one has never been

are not reality and they convey a counterfeit standard that is

tainted or restrained by human hands and one has. Just like

impossible to meet.

Isaac, our heavenly Father is looking for something real.

We see in Genesis 1 that God made man in His own

The goats that Jacob and Rebekah prepared in order to trick

image. We are created and manufactured by the One who

Isaac were raised by them, fed by them, and ultimately,

makes no mistakes! Trying to be something we are not

killed by them. Abba Father doesn’t want a counterfeit you.

eventually creates the side effect of our being someone we

He wants you just the way you are.

never intended. When looking at Chapter 27 in

There is a major struggle a lot of us battle in our

Genesis, we see that Jacob tricks his father,

thinking: religion vs. relationship. Religion tells

Isaac, into stealing the blessing of his older

us that we must clean ourselves up, and when

brother, Esau.

We know from verse one that Isaac was

we eventually get our life together, we can start living a good Christian life. Relationship

blind because of his old age. The father in

tells us to come as we are, and when we

this story, Isaac, wanted something wild

encounter Him and His goodness, He will

to eat from the field. He put in his request

transform us into our beloved identity.

with Esau, and his son took off into the wilderness. When Isaac’s wife, Rebekah,

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overheard the conversation, she

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This Too Shall Pass

“N

by Samantha Franks

othing is permanent in this wicked world

God didn’t forsake the three Hebrew boys in the fiery

– not even our troubles.” This quote

furnace, or Daniel in the lions’ den, or Jonah when he was

popped up in my memories on Facebook.

in the belly of the whale. God will never forsake you or

I had shared it five years ago when I was going through,

me, either. We are His children, and He loves us with an

at the time, what seemed like the most difficult time of

infinite, all-encompassing love.

my life. It is ironic that it appeared in my memories when

My wish for you is that you’ll be encouraged today.

it did as I have been going through another one of life’s

Whether you’re experiencing a difficult change, praying for

trials—change.

a sick loved one, or facing financial hardships, whatever

I recently made the decision to leave my job. It wasn’t easy. I really wrestled with the decision, but I truly felt like both life and God were pushing me in the direction of leaving. I recently got married, and at some point in the near future, I plan to start a family. I needed something with fewer hours and less stress, something that would allow me more time to focus on my ministry and my family. However, I always thought that when I left this job, another door would already be open for me to venture into. I found myself concerned about my future, and I began to worry about finances and how I would manage to survive while attempting to find a new job. But, God tells us in Isaiah 41:10 not to fear or be dismayed. I had to remind myself of this on more than one occasion.

The fact is that we are going to be faced with difficult

the case may be, God will see you through! He has great plans for each and every one of our lives. Jeremiah 29:11

times and uncertainties, but our Lord and Savior is always

tells us that He wants to prosper us and give us hope. If we

by our side. He never promised that our walk with Him

follow His path, it will be the right one!

would be easy, but He does promise that He will never

Ironically, the quote mentioned above is from

leave us nor forsake us (Deuteronomy 31:6). God wants

Charlie Chaplin. He isn’t necessarily someone who

us to fully trust in Him, even if it means walking blindly.

comes to mind when I think of inspiration, but he had a

He will lead us down our path to purpose if we simply

point. Our troubles are not permanent. The trials of this

surrender to Him. While the road may get a little bumpy

life are temporary, and if we trust God, they will go a lot

here and there, the outcome will be for our good. And who

more smoothly!

help someone else overcome the same trial.

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knows? Whatever you and I go through may be so we can Samantha Franks is a graduate of Dalton State College where she obtained a Bachelors of Art in English. She and her husband humbly serve as youth leaders at Faith Builders International based in Ringgold, GA.

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Worth a Dream and a Plan

B

by Glyndora Condon

y the time a couple, addict, family, or individual

Next, we need to do some serious introspection. Am

comes to me, their life or lives are often in a

I in private what I wish to sustain in public? How have I

desperate condition that looks as if it is beyond

contributed to the problem? How many times was I asked

repair. Couples are packing their bags or have separated.

to do something yet turned a deaf ear? Am I going to be able

The addict faces incarceration for DWI, prostitution, theft,

to lead others with my example, or do I first need to work

domestic or other abuse, or is recovering from an overdose.

on me? If each person takes responsibility for his or her own

The family is fractured, with children disrespecting and

issues and contributions to the problem; then each can work

making threats to their parents and siblings, running away,

on their own thinking, heart, and actions. Often, this aspect

skipping school, and the like. Parents are disrespecting

requires the insight of a professional to assist with this

and disowning their children, making a mockery of their

effort, since thoughts are distorted in regards to one’s world.

feelings, and enabling them with their poor parenting styles. Then, there is the individual who grapples with strangling fear, anxiety, doubt, hate, depression, failed relationships, loss and grief, mental health issues, or a host of other issues. Each of them thinks that it is too late. It is not; the problem that is the real issue is the way each thinks about his or her problems. As we are in the midst of melancholy or despair, we need to ask, “Are we maintaining this status quo? When did we settle? What is missing? What is needed?”

Nehemiah can provide us a few clues as to what we are to do or where we should start. As we read the accounts of Chapter 2:10-20, 8:3, and 1 Corinthians 16:8-9, we discover that first, we must dare to dream again,

One who is objective can more easily find the distortion

and then we need to take a close and personal look inside

and aid in how to correct one's perspective and actions than

ourselves and the situation: examining the need, the options,

someone who may be too close to be objective or functioning

the potential, and also what investment I and others are

from their own distorted lens.

willing to make toward our goals. This requires a serious

Afterward, we have to have the courage to face the

survey of the situation. As we ascertain what is needed,

challenge, name it, and attempt to ask others to join with us

then we seek God’s Will and confirmation that this is

as we take the lead. Blaming will not work. Words such as

something that God would want for us to do. Sometimes,

“we” and “us” are a must to encourage others to walk with

we delude ourselves into thinking that something we want

you. With each step, make sure that all understand that God

is something that God also wants for us when in fact, it is

is also working in this need. In addition, when a good work

contrary to His Word. Is this congruent with God’s Word?

is in action, expect opposition to occur. One cannot force

If it is not, then we need to let go; but, if God has spoken on

another to walk with you, so take the lead.

with His plan.

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the issue, then we know that He will bless us and lead us Glyndora Condon, MS MF, LPC; Heal and Hope Counseling Services. Mother of 4, grandmother of 8; entrepreneur of a Christian based counseling service; healhopecounseling.com.

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Summertime In Tennessee

T

by Beth Maxwell

here’s just something about the summertime that

dad’s hammer and a nail, I would feel better about holding

makes me grin from ear to ear. It could be the fact

them captive; at least they would be able to breathe.

that life moves at a slower pace for me. I’m off during

There’s a lost art in children being able to enjoy the

this time of year, and working in the school system allows

simple things that the summer can provide. Mud pies, clover

me this freedom that I love. It’s a time to refresh, recharge,

necklaces, picnics, and fireflies kept me busy as a little girl on

and mentally prepare for the new school year ahead.

those hot summer days. Several years ago, while trying to put

I can remember staying outside all day long until the

into words what summertime meant to me, I wrote this poem

sun went down behind the ridge; then, the fireflies would

in the hopes of capturing my love for this time of year as well

begin to make their first appearance for the evening. There

as my love for my beautiful Tennessee home.

was a stillness with a faint glow in the sky that would fade into the night, the gloaming. This has always been one of my favorite times of the day. It feels as if time stands still, just for a few seconds, before the darkness takes over.

Summertime In Tennessee The mountain laurel sways with ease along the stream once more.

A path of beauty spreads the way for Summer’s open door.

Blooms of color fill the land, a carpet all around, each one unique within itself upon a welcomed ground.

Fireflies roam up in the night, the twinkle shines above.

A tiny hand that reaches out to grab them all with love.

Friends and families gather for a picnic at the park.

Crickets singing songs to hear when night becomes the dark.

Children’s laughter in the air, their shouts are filled with glee.

Summertime is special in the hills of Tennessee!

Hoping my mom would have an empty jelly jar to catch fireflies, I’d run into the house and let the screen door smack the back of my heels before I could make it into the kitchen.

Sure enough, she would have a small jar rinsed out and ready so I could collect my beautiful treasures.

If you caught fireflies in the summer while growing

—Beth Maxwell I wrote this poem in 1995, and every summer, I try to stop at some point and reflect on how God made my Tennessee so beautiful. He graced the mountains and the hills with a beauty like no other.

fascinating it was to see these little bugs light up. Being very careful to poke several holes in the top of the lid with my

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up, then you know what a treat it really was and how My name is Beth Maxwell. Wife to Kevin, mom to Jeremy, Kurt, Alex, and our daughter Maria. I’m a Kindergarten assistant at Michigan Avenue School, who loves singing in my First Baptist Choir, and also loves writing.

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Filling the Void In Your Life

T

by Sam Blankenship

oday, the single folks of the world are

life, our God can be that for you. Just surrender your

constantly trying to fill a void in their lives.

life to Jesus and you can fill that void.

The fact that they are single sometimes makes

Once you do that, God will eventually send you

them feel unwanted and can also make them feel like

that person He wants you to have in your life. It will

nobody cares about them. They may even feel like they

just be in God’s timing. The next time Satan makes you

are not pretty enough or handsome enough for anyone

think you are not good enough, you tell him that he is

to go out with them.

a liar, you belong to God, and God will fill that void in

So then, they start trying to fill that void with other things the world throws at them. Sometimes, these are

your life.

Hebrews 13:5 says, “Let your conduct be without

even things that will influence them to make wrong

covetousness; be content with such things as you have.

decisions and get them into trouble. We also have to

For He Himself has said, ‘I will never leave you nor

remember that sin will take us further than we ever

forsake you.’” Just put your faith and trust in Jesus and

meant to go. But, I have good news for you. The Word

He will fill the void in your life.

of God says that God can be a Father, mother, brother,

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and companion to you. Whatever you need in your Sam Blankenship is the Pastor of Bethel Baptist Tabernacle. Sam and his wife Amy have two daughters, Abby and Gracie.

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Following Our Spiritual Light

T

by Candyce Carden Deal

he sunflower is one of the world’s most recognizable

In this world, we will have trouble. But, Jesus promises

flowers. Replicating the pattern and colors of the sun,

we never have to walk in darkness, despite our clouds of

it resembles its namesake. The flower grows tall and

pain. He is our refuge. He is our strength. The key to peace

proud and symbolizes vitality, devotion, and adoration.

when walking through dark times is to draw close to Him.

Who can resist a smile of delight when looking at one of

“Look to the LORD and his strength; seek his face

these beauties? No wonder it’s recognized by so many.

The sunflower has another characteristic that relates to its name. It follows the sun. A young flower faces east at dawn, waiting patiently for the

always” (Psalm 105:4).

Even on gray, cloudy days, the sunflower continues to follow the sun. In fact, the flower can point us to the sun’s position in the sky when we can’t see it. Let’s be

sunrise. Throughout the day, it

as faithful as this unique plant in seeking

slowly tracks the sun’s light as

Jesus, our spiritual light, again and

it moves west across the sky.

again, day by day.

Then, during the night, the

By keeping our eyes fixed

flower gently rotates east to

on Him, our dark times won’t

begin the cycle again.

I wish I were as devout

overshadow our source of inner light. But, it doesn’t end there,

and loyal as the sunflower

for Jesus also tells us, “You

in seeking out the spiritual

are the light of the world”

light in my life. Just as the

(Matthew 5:14).

sunflower needs physical

Jesus said He came as the

light to survive, we need the

light of the world, but He also

spiritual light of Jesus to thrive.

instructs us to be the light of

Jesus said, “I am the light of the world. He who follows Me shall not walk in darkness, but have the light of life” (John 8:12).

It’s much easier to follow the light of Jesus when our life is going well: when all is sunny and bright.

But, what about those times when darkness descends?

• A broken relationship.

• A gut-wrenching medical diagnosis.

the world. We can reflect His light by the way we lead our lives—loving others as He loves us.

His light shines through our actions, words, and thoughts. When we faithfully follow Him, we add light to the world.

Sunflowers are true followers of their source of life, the sun. As believers, let’s become devoted followers of our source of life—Jesus Christ.

By seeking His light, we find peace in our struggles and cast His light into a dark and hurting world.

• An employer who doesn’t need us anymore.

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• The loss of a loved one.

Candyce Carden Deal—a lifelong teacher—is from Dalton, GA and a member of First Baptist Church.

She blogs at CandyceCarden.com.

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Hope Deferred

by Grace Alfieri

I

recently watched the funeral of the Reverend Billy Graham,

So wake up, Christians, because this world needs people

as did many millions of others around the world. As a

with a confident hope. Not a misplaced hope, but a secure

Christian, it did my heart good to see how the family

hope. The words of Jesus himself teach us that things are

reacted to his death. Yes, they were sad that he was gone, but

going to get worse before they get better, especially for

there was an attitude of celebration, a spirit of hope. Most

Christians. There is no chapter or verse in the entire Bible

funerals and most lives today are perpetuating a spirit of

that says that God’s people are expected to live dictated to

hopelessness. Many non-Christian people are sensing for the

the world’s circumstances, no. But there are many verses that

first time a genuine hopelessness. Anxiety is all around us

tell us that we are to live by the principles and promises of

as we see terrorist attacks, political fanaticism, social unrest,

God’s kingdom. We have the greatest hope of all in Titus 2:13:

hate, and evil in front of our faces.

What hope can there possibly be for a better world for our children, grandchildren, and even our great grandchildren? Where can we find new hope for the present, let alone our future? Where can our friends, family, and neighbors turn for hope? The Bible fully understands that hope is vital to all living people. Proverbs 13:12 says, “Hope deferred makes the heart sick; but when the desire comes, it is a tree of life” (KJV). Hope outside of Christ is never realized. Yes, there are so many ways that hope is shattered: sickness, disaster, divorce, violence, debt, addictions, crime, bereavement, defeat, disappointments, etc. These all seem to be symptoms of our modern society and are affecting

“Looking for that Blessed Hope and the glorious appearing

millions of people, depriving them of peace, happiness, and

of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ” (KJV). We have

ultimately hope.

a confident expectation that our lives and futures are in the

In the New Testament, the Greek word for hope means

hands of the One greater than the world’s strongest and

the happy anticipation of good. As a Christian we not only

most awful leaders. Other men see only a hopeless end, but

have a hope by which to live, but we also have a hope by

Christians should rejoice in an endless hope.

which to die. Hope is the absolute certainty we have that

Christians, rejoice in the God of hope, for our hope is a

God is good and that His promises are true. Hope is actually

deep, internal certainty rooted in our trust of what God has

personalized in Jesus himself, He is our hope! Colossians

said. Choose wisely.

possible by the Cross).”

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1:27 says, “Christ in you, the hope of glory (all made Rev. Grace Alfieri was born and raised in New jersey where she pastored the church in which she grew up. Her father pastored the church before her. She retired to Etowah, Tennessee, in 2013 and has 3 children and 3 grandchildren.

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Managing Disappointment

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by Alicia Klepper

isappointment: the unhappiness or discouragement

dislikes are birthed in the very fallible spot of the brain where

that results when your hopes or expectations have not

opinions are conceived, and I hope we can all agree that opinions

been satisfied (Cambridge Dictionary).

are not facts. But, when I allow my opinions to masquerade as

There are countless publications on the topic of managing

facts, I begin to convict people simply because I don’t like what

expectations. Although there is a lot of wisdom there, we all

they said or did. “If it feels bad, it’s wrong” is the same as “If it

know that life’s letdowns can squeeze between the smallest of

feels good, it’s right.” And that is a dangerous mindset to adopt.

cracks in the system. Someone or something will eventually disappoint us. In every single dream, large or small, that is

We need some biblical backing. Have you ever been disappointed by what God has or has not done? It’s tough when life isn’t mirroring your expectations. Take poor Elijah. We meet him in 1 Kings 17, and in three chapters, he has been a part of a major prophecy, miracles, and a mental breakdown. He literally collapses under a tree and prays for death: “It is enough! Now, Lord, take my life” (1 Kings 19:4).

That is a major case of disappointment. And to whom does he address his disappointment?

God. We know, as a fact, that God is good, perfect, and holy in all He does. “You are good, and do good” (Psalm 119:68). There are many more accounts in Scripture where we can see real people living out real disappointment. Read about Peter, John the Baptist, Abraham and Sarah, Hagar, and Joseph, to name a few.

Yes, people will disappoint us, and our feelings are real, but that doesn’t mean

dashed in a moment of unrealized potential, we have a choice

someone is wrong. Relationships are destroyed not by lack

to make: will we process the pain and proceed or allow the pain

of managing expectations or even by disappointment but by

to imprison us?

the lack of managing our opinions and acknowledging them

There are numerous points to be made on the topic of

for what they are not: facts. And if we are human enough to

how to handle disappointment. However, we only have

confess it, we will find ourselves at some point disappointed

time for one today, and this revelation has only recently

in what God does or does not do based on our expectations of

rocked my world and freed me from the lingering sting of

Him. However, I promise you, you will never be disappointed

disappointment and blaming. It’s not an easy truth, but I do

by who God is. There is none like Him and no lack in Him. He

hope it will liberate both you and the people in your life as it

is actually the only factual thing we’ve got going for us.

is doing for me and mine.

“Now hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out in our hearts by the Holy Spirit who was given to us” (Romans 5:5).

Not everyone who disappoints us is wrong. Not everyone who hurts our feelings is wrong. Not everyone who offends us is wrong.

That is one point, strung out into three really painful Disappointment, hurt feelings, and taking offense are all responses to an action or behavior we don’t like. Our likes and

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statements. To sum it up, disappointment ≠ wrong or bad.

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Nancy Carnevale, MD

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for the care of children from birth to age 11 who experience the

Children’s Institute, Dr. Carnevale specializes in

challenges of developmental delays.

attention disorders, autism spectrum disorders,

Construction on Anna Shaw Children’s Institute began in October 2017, but the plans for this incredible facility began

behavioral & developmental challenges, and more.

Dr. Carnevale graduated from Assumption College in Worcester, Massachusetts, attended medical school at Brown University in Rhode Island, and completed her residency in pediatrics at the University of Connecticut. She also completed her fellowship at Brown University and is board certified in neurodevelopmental disabilities.

While practicing pediatric medicine and serving as an assistant professor, she found her passion for treating children with complex disorders. Since 1997, she has cared for children with developmental delays and has provided guidance for their families. Dr. Carnevale and her husband, Christian, have four children.

years beforehand. Part of the planning was conducted by the Anna Shaw Children’s Institute Advisory Council. This carefully selected group includes parents, educators, medical providers, community resource professionals, an occupational therapist, a special education coordinator, and a special needs preschool director. The council supplied ideas for many of the special features of the Institute.

As you approach Anna Shaw Children’s Institute, you can see that the building was inspired by the style of a treehouse and reflects the beauty of the North Georgia mountains. Once inside, you will experience the true magic of the Institute— the children, families, and providers who join together as champions in this unique place. The Institute’s team of experts includes developmental and behavioral pediatricians and child psychologists as well as physical, occupational, speech/feeding and music therapists, and behavioral analysts.

Therapies for children include physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech/feeding therapy, and music therapy. Psychological services include individual counseling, family counseling, and behavioral support services.

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Board-certified Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrician Dr. Brandt specializes in attention disorders, autism spectrum disorders, behavioral and developmental challenges, and more.

Dr. Brandt graduated from Southern Adventist University in the Chattanooga area and then attended medical school and completed her internship and residency at Loma Linda University. She obtained her fellowship in Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics at the University of Iowa.

Dr. Brandt has cared for children with developmental delays and has assisted in educating medical students, pediatric residents, and child psychiatry residents during her fellowship at the University of Iowa and as a member of the faculty at the University of Tennessee College of Medicine in Chattanooga.

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A Change of Plans

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by Cheryl Jackson his is a story of my son, Frederick Battle, who

be “a vegetable.” The

should have died from a bullet wound to his head,

doctor advised us to say our

but God had another plan. Fred had his life planned

goodbyes to our son. But,

out; he was a rapper, he was a part of a group, “Known

God had a different plan.

Felonz,” and he was enjoying life. He had a meeting with

After three agonizing

Shady Records the day before to sign a contract, and there

weeks of viewing Fred lying

was no stopping him. Fred had been raised in church, but

in a coma, God answered our

he was living his life by his terms and his house was the party house for all his friends. He had a wife and a family, and everything seemed to be going as planned, until this moment.

It was June 1, 2003. Fred, who was 28 at the time, was driving to the store in Richmond, California when a bullet put the brakes on his plans for his life: instantly. There was a group of thugs hanging out on the corner as usual, but this time, one of the young men stepped into the street with a gun, fired a shot, and the bullet struck Fred in the back of his head.

As soon as we got the news, we began praying. We called everyone we knew and got prayer chains going across the country. Fred was pronounced dead at the scene, but one of the first responders found a slight pulse, so he was flown by

prayers and Fred opened his eyes. Because of the damage

helicopter to John Muir Trauma Center. Upon our arrival,

caused by the bullet, he could speak but could not move.

we were escorted to a room to prepare us before we could

His left side was paralyzed, but after three months in the

view Fred. The head neurosurgeon of the ICU Trauma Unit

hospital and intense physical therapy, Fred began to sit up,

began to tell us about possible outcomes. He told us, “95

stand up, and eventually walk with the use of a walker. The

percent of patients who have bullet wounds such as this do

doctors advised that brain cells do not recover from a trauma

not survive the first 24 hours.”

once destroyed, so five years after the traumatic brain injury,

The bullet had entered Fred’s right and left

improvements should reach the final stage of advancement.

hemispheres, bounced off the bone, and ended up in the

However, the doctors did not have the final say: God did.

frontal lobe behind his sinuses. The neurosurgeon stated

Fred Battle has continued to improve to this day.

that there was no way to tell if Fred would be able to herniate and if he did survive the night, he could possibly

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function at all if he woke up, but his brain would likely My name is Cheryl Jackson, I was born and raised in California, and four years ago relocated to Cleveland, Tennessee, after losing my husband, Carl Jackson, of 32 years. I love the Lord, he has blessed me with three children; Frederick Battle, Latrecia Kates, and Angel Henderson, who have blessed me with nine grandchildren.

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