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GoodNews from the Pastor’s Desk

6 A Message for Graduates— and Everyone

by Chris Mullis

GoodNews for Kids

8 J-U-L-Y = Family Fun

by Brenda Dedmon

GoodNews Money Matters

10 Keeping it Real

by Dr. Andrew Lee

GoodNews for Men

12 The True Measure of a Man

by Dr. J. Adam Lowe

GoodNews for Women

14 Choices

by Linda Ray Center

GoodNews for Couples

18 The Red Carpet in Marriage

by Carl W. Corser

GoodNews for Everyone

20 Confessions From a Former Battering Ram

by Kristen West GoodNews for Life

22 My Future 101

by Donald Cantrell

GoodNews for Parents

24 Where Your Treasure Is

by Rhonda Beavers

GoodNews Cover Story

26 Direct Primary Care Associates

GoodNews for Everyone

28 What Matters Most

by Chuck Cleveland

GoodNews for Everyone

30 Do You Need a Rest from Your Vacation?

by Dr. Alan Hix GoodNews for Everyone

32 Now Faith

by Karen D. Jeffery

GoodNews for Everyone

34 Let’s Wash Some Feet

by Sue Lavigne

GoodNews for Everyone

36 Enoch: The First Old

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by Jonathon Wright GoodNews for Everyone

38 The Potter’s Hands

by David Huff

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40 What Do We Have Here?

by Monica Gambrell

GoodNews for your Taste Buds

42 Creamy Strawberry Milkshake

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by Jodi Varnado GoodNews Poetry

44 The Flag of America

by Larry D. Hawkins

GoodNews for Everyone

46 Understanding The Assignment

by Sandra Gilmore GoodNews for Everyone

48 When Obedience Means Death

by Brent Goodge GoodNews for Everyone

50 Belonging With Boldness:

Biblical Community Building

by Christopher Schelich

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Gò0dNews from the Pastor’s Desk A Message for Graduates—and Everyone y words today are for graduates, but they are really for all of us. We all need to remember what it is to be young and charting the direction of our lives. We also need, at times, to recalibrate our lives to get back on the path of righteousness.

Don’t Be a Fool: Luke 12:13-21 The best advice I can give to graduates, to anyone really, is to have a rich relationship with God. So, here’s an important word for you—you’re not doing this all by yourself. Even when you think you are all on your own, your parents, family, and church are still pulling for you.

And even if no one else is there, God is surely with you.

Don’t be a fool like the man in Jesus’ parable. He was a fool because he was greedy and selfish. Instead of turning to help others who may not have been so fortunate, he thought only of himself and how he could enjoy pleasure in this world. He planned to take it easy saying, “My friend, you have enough stored away for years to come” but didn’t realize he was about to die and lose it all. None of us know how many days we have, and when this life is over, the things of this world will belong to others. Therefore, we should think of others instead of clinging to what we have. We should value our relationship with God above any worldly goods because they are only temporary.

Be Generous Proverbs 11:25 says, “The generous will prosper; those who refresh others will themselves be refreshed.” Always remember God is taking care of you, and therefore, you can be a generous person who does what God calls you to do.

I’d like to challenge you today to tithe. Tithing helps you remember life isn’t all about you. It helps you guard against greed. It’s also something to help you practice your faith in God’s providence—that He is going to take care of you.

Tithing is an exercise of faith that strengthens your trust in God, helping you build a rich relationship with Him while building His Kingdom. The tithe is a win, win, win—a win for the Church, a win for God’s Kingdom, and a win for your spiritual life.

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Trust God If ever there is a time in life when people need God’s guidance, grace, and help, it is those young adult years.

Sadly, these are also the years when most people drift away from church. I know it can be difficult to stay connected in that time of life, but it is so worth it and so needed. I challenge graduates to not drift away but to delve into their relationship with God through the church. Proverbs 3:5-6, “Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek His will in all you do, and He will show you which path to take.”

Recalibration We all drift off course from time to time. It may not even be by much, but over time a little drift can make you miss the target by a lot. So, it is good for us to stop every now and then and think about it, and commit to do the things we need to do to get back on the right path. What do you need to do today to get back on the right path? Or if you are just starting out, what do you need to do to help you become the person you need to be? I invite you to pray to God about it and ask Him for help. And if you’ve never done it before, I invite you today to accept Jesus’ invitation to come follow Him. About The Author

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by Chris Mullis

Rev. Chris Mullis is an ordained minister of the United Methodist Church with a Masters of Divinity from Candler School of Theology at Emory University. Pastor Chris’s ministry has spanned twenty years and four different churches in Georgia. Chris is currently serving God as the senior pastor of Pleasant Grove Methodist Church located at 2701 Cleveland Hwy in Dalton, GA.

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ummer is a wonderful time to spend time with your family. Talk with your parents about doing special fun activities for family fun. The Bible verse Proverbs

17:22 reminds us that being happy is like good medicine. “A cheerful heart is a good medicine.” So, having fun is better than taking medicine, right? Ask your parents to help you plan a few or even all of the following activities for a funfilled July. Remember to take pictures of the fun adventures.

• Jubilant Plan a Jubilant July 4! Wear your favorite red/white/blue shirts. Decorate bikes, wagons, or strollers with red/white/ blue streamers and take a walk in your neighborhood. Use red/white/blue chalk and have everyone in the family create sidewalk drawings. Leave a sidewalk message for your mail carrier and put a snack in the mailbox for the next day.

Purchase small paper flags and have a “Find the Flag” hunt.

Hide the flags in your yard like eggs for easter and have simple fun prizes after the hunt. You may choose to invite your neighbors to celebrate with you.

• Unity Discuss with your family how to be a helper in your choose to include are: donate children’s books to a shelter for women/children, volunteer at an animal shelter and play with the animals or read to the animals, purchase and take food to a community food bank, make cards and visit a senior living center.

• Letter Scavenger Hunt Provide each family member with a small notebook with their name handprinted on the first page. Then choose a week and have each family member find things that begin with the first letter of their names: objects, foods, animals, and nature items, and write it down in their notebook. Remind everyone while in the car going to all the activities like swimming lessons, ball games or just running errands to be on the outlook for things that begin with the first letter of their name. A bonus would be if you could take pictures of the items. At the end of the week,

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have a family dinner and share the items that each person found and where they saw the item.

• Yummy A family picnic at the park, beach or even your own backyard is a wonderful time for family fun. You may choose to pack a picnic with favorite foods/beverages for each family member or pick up a to-go order from a familyfavorite restaurant. Pack in travel games, a frisbee, and a ball, and do not forget to take pictures of your family fun time!

At the end of the month, make a memory book or a memory poster of your fun times using the pictures of your adventures. Write descriptions for each picture and invite your family to record their own statements of the adventures. Your memories of 2022 will be fun to remember in the future.

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community to promote unity for everyone. Things you may

Written by Rev. Brenda Dedmon, retired Director of Children’s Learning Center, First Baptist Dalton, and an avid Bama fan.

Keeping it Real 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.

I

had a relative (now deceased), an elderly lady who leased

period (April 2007-April 2022). In April 2022, the “typical”

a shiny new Jaguar and parked it in front of her mobile

U.S. home was valued at $344,000—a cumulative increase

home every day. This struck many of us as a rather odd

of 58% from April 2007’s home value of $218,000. This

financial decision (to put it mildly) since her lease payments

increase may look quite attractive, until we break it down

on the Jaguar were far and away her biggest monthly

into an annual rate of return which is roughly 3% per

expense. When someone (not me) had the temerity to ask

year—just enough to keep up with inflation. Compare that

her why she was leasing a new luxury car on her modest

to a diversified global stock market index during this same

income, she told us she hoped to attract a man and one day

fifteen-year period, which increased by a cumulative 139%.

get remarried. We studied her face closely, but she was not

So, while that house increased from $218,000 to $344,000

kidding. Her plan never did pan out, and personally I think

over the past fifteen years, a global stock market index fund

that’s just as well; any man who was with her solely because

would have turned $218,000 into roughly $600,000.

he believed her to be wealthy based on her leased Jaguar is probably not a man worth having for the long term.

How often do we know people (maybe ourselves

This is a good reminder of the term “recency bias”—the tendency to believe that just because things are currently or recently one way, they will continue to trend in that same

included) who make financial decisions based on faulty

direction. Housing prices have been climbing since the

narratives or erroneous beliefs? Sometimes, we may

pandemic began eighteen months ago, so we tend to think

wrongly believe that national or global trends accurately

they will continue to climb at a rapid pace. Conversely, the

reflect our own life situation, and vice versa. An article

stock market so far this year has been trending downward,

published this week, based on a study commissioned by The

and we are now in what is known as a “market correction”

Wall Street Journal, revealed that housing prices in 477 U.S.

(decline of 10%-20%). We may or may not be headed for

markets still have not recovered from the 2007-2008 mortgage

a true “bear market” (stock market decline of 20% or

meltdown. In other words, the prices of homes in these

more). As a result of these recent developments, we may

477 markets across the country are lower today than they

be tempted to believe that housing prices have outpaced

were fifteen years ago—a stark reminder that “real estate

the stock market over the past fifteen years, but as the

is local” and varies widely among geographical locations.

numbers above demonstrate, this has not generally been

In Chicago, for example, the typical home price of $314,000

the case. Rather than fretting about whether you should

in 2007 is now $315,000, an increase of merely $1,000 after

own real estate or stock index funds, why not own both?

fifteen years.

Invest regularly and in a disciplined manner, and then relax.

My favorite podcast, “Talking Real Money,” recently

God’s got this! “Be anxious for nothing, but in everything

compared the return on investment between homeowners

by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your

and stock market investors during this same fifteen-year

requests be made known to God” (Philippians 4:6).

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Gò0dNews for Men

The True Measure of a Man

by Dr. J. Adam Lowe

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have been blessed with many amazing male mentors and

My grandfather knew this truth and taught it by

figures in my life. Though very different, I have absorbed

example. He knew that his job was to protect others. He

lessons from all of them. To be a student of life is to listen

protected me and that is why I felt safe. I had no doubt he

to those who know better or best. My grandfather was one

could crush anyone who crossed him, but his strength was

such influence. To this day, I hear his voice in very specific

coupled with self-control and compassion. An old adage

moments. His words ring in my head as if he was there

comes to mind: “When daddy stands guard at the mouth of

coaching me in the moment.

the cave, everyone sleeps soundly.”

When I think of the man he was and things about him I want to emulate, I think of his strength. He was a strong

This is the comfort we find in our Creator. He is allpowerful and mighty. He is the Lord of the Earth, yet He

man, not body-builder strong, but “hardened by work” strong. He served in the Army in World War II and spent most of his career as a janitor. As a child, I remember watching him do yardwork or housework. I remember how rough and beaten his hands were and how it seemed like he could muscle through any task. I wanted to grow to be as strong as my grandfather one day. I wanted to be him.

My grandfather was also kind.

His love was simple. You love God, you love family, and you love others. I witnessed his heart for helping and his inclusive tone, but it left me conflicted. How could a man so strong seem so…soft? Though his hands were rough, I still

describes His love in greater capacity than His strength. We

wanted to crawl into his lap. I was never afraid of him, but

find peace with Him. We find refuge with Him. We find rest

rather, I was drawn to him.

with Him.

What I was coming to realize was that strength

I hope to be as strong as my grandfather and create the

shouldn’t generate fear. Rather, it should generate comfort

same atmosphere of safety. I hope my sons see that image of

and a sense of safety. For many men, masculinity is

God in me. This is the lesson I want them to know, for it is

projecting strength, but what many of those men fail to

the truest measure of a man.

recognize is that true strength is not based in intimidation. domestic violence never learned. It is the lesson some fathers never teach.

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About The Author

It is based in security. It is the lesson perpetrators of

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Gò0dNews for Women

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by Linda Ray Center

ary and Martha teach us a great lesson

relationship between two people. Our differences are

in Luke 10:38-42 about what is good and

just as God intended. Martha probably thought that

best. Even though the sisters were very

Mary was squandering her time by sitting at Jesus’

different, they complimented each other regarding

feet in my understanding of the sisters’ story. At the

work and worship. The Bible tells us that Mary

same time, Martha worked herself ragged waiting on

spent time sitting at Jesus’ feet to learn from Him.

everyone and seeing to the hospitality duties.

She seems not to have any struggles and portrays a sense of calm throughout her day.

Jesus also praised Mary for her decision and called it the better choice.

Martha’s invitation to open her home to serve the Lord and guests was a good intention, but her priorities were off worrying about doing, solving problems, and being in charge. Martha had the gift of hospitality and service, while Mary had a hunger to listen and learn. We have two personalities

Their story is an excellent reminder to me to let

here that are valuable and full of purpose to serve

some housework go on occasion so that I can spend

God and others.

more time with the Lord. After all, He created us to

Jesus never condemned Martha for her busy

have a personal relationship with Him. The Lord deals

actions. Instead, He gave her four essential words,

with each of us to balance choosing more worship

“One thing is needed.” In other words, slow down

(the best thing) and prioritizing our workloads (the

and put God first. Likewise, the pressure of doing falls

needed and good thing). That is how we can find the

off our shoulders and makes us mindful of depending

correct balance between good and best choices. How is

on Jesus. When we give Jesus our attention, He

the Lord dealing with you to find the correct balance

empowers us to serve others peacefully and with joy

between good and best choices?

Even though this tale is about two sisters, it could easily have been about two brothers or any other

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About The Author

instead of becoming anxious and troubled.

Linda Ray Center writes about everyday life with God, others, and self, as an author, freelance writer, and blogger at www.lindaraycenter.com. She resides in charming Chattanooga and will showcase her grandchildren’s pictures at any given moment.

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

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

Bible

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

Catholic

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

Christian

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

Church of Christ

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

Church of God

Lifegate Church 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

Community

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

Episcopal

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

Latter-day Saints

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

Lutheran

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

Methodist

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

Nazarene

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

Non-Denominational

Abundant Life Bible Church 120 East Morris Street, 30721 706-270-9733

Bridging the Gap Ministries 514 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, 30721 706-277-7575 Relentless Worship Center 879 College Dr, 30720 Conference Room 3 706-313-1129 Cornerstone Family Church 1240 Dawnville Rd, 30721 706-259-8509 Dalton House Of Prayer 897 College Dr, Conference Rm 3, 30720 706-915-6545 Good Neighbors Church 910 South Thornton Ave, 30720 706-226-0846 Gospel Light Tabernacle 804 Sheridan Ave, 30721

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

Pentecostal

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

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

Presbyterian

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

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

Salvationalist

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

Seventh Day Adventist

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

Chatsworth Church Directory Baptist

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

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

Bible

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

Church of Christ

Woodhaven Church of Christ

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

Church of God

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

Full Gospel

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

Methodist

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

Non-Denominational

God’s Light House 784 Smyrna Church Road Chatsworth, GA 30705

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

Pentecostal

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

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

Seventh Day Adventist

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

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Gò0dNews for Couples

The Red Carpet in Marriage

H

by Carl W. Corser

ow does a marriage begin? When is its seed

medicine for keeping your marriage healthy. Children will

planted? Ah, isn’t dating a pleasure before

come and too soon be gone, but the number of times we

marriage? Why is dating your future spouse a

retrieve the red carpet will certainly provide for a long-

pleasure? Could it have something to do with the red

lasting marriage. Even through the child-rearing years,

carpet? When the dating has begun, men roll out the red

the red carpet should not be forgotten and left in storage.

carpet. We dress up and put our best foot forward in our

It is understood that life changes as we age, but there’s no

manners, cologne, clean and shining automobile, and gifts

acceptable reason or time to leave the roll of red carpet in

for the one we are beginning a courtship with. We look at

the closet.

her and admire her. We put her first in all of our thoughts

Men, if we are faithful to roll out the red carpet for our

and intentions. We lavish our liking and love on her in as

sweethearts the entire length of our marriage, she will love

many ways as possible. We do everything we can to make

you for life. Now ladies, you may think that you are off

sure we win her heart.

the hook for this article, but not too fast, for you have the

Then comes the biggest red-carpet-moment, as we

responsibility to honor our effects—even though our red

humbly ask for her hand in marriage. As she puts out her

carpet roll out may not always be very impressive. If you

hand for us to carefully slide that gorgeous ring onto her

give honor where it is due, it will encourage your husband

finger—red carpet, yes indeed. Then we roll it out again for

to do it again and stive to do a better roll-out next time.

her to walk on as she strolls down the aisle on that beautiful

There’s the old philosophy of, “He buttered her up and she

day of the wedding. The red carpet of marriage.

It’s truly a wonderful thing. The memories are quite pleasant as we think of them.

Well, now that the red carpet

egged him on.” How about the back and forth?

Men, do not ever forget where the red carpet is stored. Visit that closet often and your marriage and you will reap the

was rolled up after the beautiful

wonderful benefits. Ladies, do not cease to

wedding festivities, where was

egg on your husband when he’s rolling

it stored? How long has it been stored since the last roll-out? What

out the red carpet for you. You too will reap wonderful benefits in your

happened to the intensity of the

marriage. The red carpet in marriage

courtship? Has the red carpet

is a wonderful thing. If yours has

been forgotten?

been stored too long, go find

Yes, the honeymoon will

it, dust it off, and roll it out.

indeed end. It is true that the

You will be rewarded well.

courtship will change. Going

Blessings to all who have

to the storage place and

read this article in rolling

retrieving the red carpet

out your red carpet once

once in a while is good

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again in your marriage.

Carl Corser is an ordained bishop, business owner, farmer, and is the author of the devotion website, www. sundaymorningdevotion.wordpress.com/living.

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Gò0dNews for Everyone Confessions From a Former Battering Ram

by Kristen West

I

have a confession. There was a time in my life when

So gracious. So thoughtful. So polite. No spiritual

I aggressively tried to shove Bible verses down

wrecking ball tactics. No breaking down the door.

people’s throats in an effort to bring them to Jesus.

Just courtesy, respect, kindness, and patience. Jesus

It didn’t work out really well (imagine that), and I

modeled it beautifully. We don’t read about Him

didn’t have a large circle of friends (go figure). But in

feeding the hungry, healing the sick, and teaching the

my passion for wanting others to “see the truth,” I felt

attentive crowds while trying to ramrod His divine

compelled to be this overly zealous.

insights into their heads.

This zeal was magnified with the pressure that

More than that, there’s no record of panic,

it somehow fell to me to make people agree with

surprise, or shock as He spoke such life-giving

“the truth” before parting ways. It took years of God

words to people who chose not to listen to Him in

chipping away at that very distorted mindset to help

the moment. He just spoke truth. The Holy Spirit

me see that He doesn’t treat people like that. Why

knocked. What the listener did with that truth was

should I?

between them and God.

The Holy Spirit never shows up at the door of our hearts with a battering ram. He’s a gentleman.

That’s an invaluable lesson that anyone who professes to be a Christ-follower should hold close to their hearts. We can’t—

He knocks. If we don’t answer, He

and don’t—save anyone. We simply

goes away and waits for another

share the truth. The Holy Spirit

opportunity to knock again.

does the knocking. God does

“Behold, I stand at the door and

the saving.

knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in…”

About The Author

(Rev. 3:20, NKJV).

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My Future 101 t is Monday and my granddaughter has 3 ½ days of school left. I picked her up at the school and asked her the daily questions, “How did your day go?” and “What all did you do?” Sometimes I get a shoulder shrug, which implies I don’t want to discuss it, but at other times, she is giddy with needful information to share with me.

Well, today was one of those days of giddiness, as she told me that she had to write a story about their future.

Kinsley is all of nine years old, and her entire future lies ahead of her, but she remembers when she was younger.

I could tell that she was excited to discuss her story, so I waited patiently.

As we talked, one of her classmates was standing beside us and she told me she envisioned herself wearing glasses in the future. Then Kinsley told me that she saw herself being married and being a mom. As I pondered her words, I thought about Joseph and his dreams. He seemed to have his future all boxed up in a neat little box and topped it off with a colorful little bow. Joseph could envision his future, and he would quickly share his dreams with anyone that was willing to listen.

Why would any of us envision the pits of life into our future vision?

Joseph did not see the pit or the prison in his life, but God did. I don’t know about you, but I would love to live my life like Joseph did for the first seventeen years of his life. He was favored, he was a dreamer, and he envisioned a

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swift rise to the top, but never the pit and definitely never the prison.

Providence

The word “Providence” is made up of two words: • Pro means “before” and Video means “to see” • The word “Providence” simply means “to see before” So, when we talk about the providence of God, we mean that God “sees before” and plans accordingly.

Joseph only knew that one day he would rule and reign over his entire family, but he could not see that God would need him to become a slave to do so. If he had known the plan, he may have said no way. I wonder how you envision your future. Are you where you thought you would be at this stage in your life? Most likely, you are not, but is that a bad thing?

In considering “My Future 101,” we must realize that life is not always boxed up so neat and tidy, with a nice little red bow on top. In reality, there will be times when life is messy, foggy, and at times filled with pitfalls, but even in those times, God has a divine plan. “What time I am afraid, I will trust in thee” (Psa. 56:3, KJV).

Ultimately, Joseph was able to accept that the pits of life and the prisons of life were part of a much bigger plan.

I challenge you to trust in God and do the same thing when facing changes to your plans and your future.

“But as for you, ye thought evil against me; [but] God meant it unto good, to bring to pass, as [it is] this day, to save much people alive” (Gen. 50:20, KJV).

There is something beautiful and wonderful in hearing a child proclaim: “Today we had to write a story about our future.” Stand firm my dear friend, the Lord is not done writing your story.

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by Donald Cantrell

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Gò0dNews for Parents

Where Your Treasure Is

I

by Rhonda Beavers

’ve always been amazed by the way that squirrels

conversations with them, pieces of advice they have

bury, presumably, hundreds if not thousands of

given me, and little private jokes between the three

nuts every fall only to rediscover them the next

of us. When I think of something for the first time, it

spring. Some force of a natural tracking system

makes me smile. Each memory is like a shining jewel.

directs them to each little buried treasure which,

Some are tiny rhinestones, and some are as big and

when retrieved, leaves a perfect little round divot

special as the Hope Diamond, and I treasure them all.

where it rested.

My parents both had remarkable memories. They could recall events from their childhoods many decades past as if they had happened yesterday. When I had the great joy of becoming their chauffeur about town in their last few years, I was rewarded by being a witness to their thought processes. We would be riding along in silence when one or both of them would spot a funny or possibly even heart moving scene. They would point out the scene to the other passengers, comments from one or all would be entertained, and one of them would begin reminiscing about something similar

When I am in need of advice about this crazy ride

from their past. About my mother’s long walk home

we call life, I often, either voluntarily or involuntarily,

after her school bus broke down miles from home.

go back to my conversations with them looking

About how my father learned how Kennedy had been

for answers. It is a comfort when I find one. “For

killed while he was sitting at the top of a telephone

where your treasure is, there will be your heart also”

pole working as a lineman. About how they went by

(Matthew 6:21). It is also a comfort when a Bible verse

themselves to be married by my mother’s uncle and

comes to mind when I need advice from my Heavenly

about how my dad carved their initials into a nearby

Father. We are instructed to hide the Word in our

tree. I wish I could find that tree, how I wish I could.

hearts. “Thy Word I have hid in mine heart, that I

One of the hardest things about losing them was when I wanted to ask a question, and there was no

might not sin against Thee” (Psalms 119:11).

Talk to your father and mother. Listen to their

one to go to. The encyclopedia of their lives was

stories, their memories, and their advice. Hide it in

closed forever, and there is no other copy in the

your memory. Read your Heavenly Father’s Word and

world. I constantly mine the fields of my mind for

hide it in your heart.

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What Matters Most et me begin with a brief story told by my friend Steve Brown, the teacher on the Key Life radio program. I have his permission to share it, and it goes like this: Did you hear about the little girl who was late getting home one evening? Her mother asked her why and she said, “I stopped to help Susie.” Her mother replied, “What happened?”

“Well, Susie hurt her doll—the head was broken off.”

“Oh, you helped Susie fix the doll.” The little girl answered, “Oh no, we couldn’t fix the doll. I stopped to help Susie cry.”

Intrigued by Steve’s story, I began to ask people, “When someone (preferably not your spouse or a parent) was a special friend to you, what exactly did that person do on your behalf? By the way, how would you answer that question?

I’ve spoken to 25 to 30 people over the last few years, and the overwhelming majority answered in a similar manner. They cited instances when someone came alongside them when they were confronted with a sick child, the loss of a job, a dying parent, a broken relationship, or some other calamity.

When asked if that friend provided advice on how to resolve the crisis, most said no. That was shocking to me. After all, I reasoned, what are friends for, but to help resolve problems? And they’re saying what meant the most to them was just being there.

The good news, of course, is that all of us can be there for others. We don’t need to have an advanced degree to listen to those struggling; we don’t even need to be particularly smart to help the hurting. As we can infer from Steve Brown’s story about the little girl who befriended Susie, when we cry with others, they feel genuinely loved and we are greatly enriched.

Perhaps the best biblical account of such sharing is that of Job’s much-maligned friends. As captured in the last three verses of chapter two, Eliphaz, Bildad, and Zophar traveled to Job’s home, where they wept over his distress.

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Remarkably, they stayed an entire week without speaking to Job, for they saw how much he was suffering.

Unfortunately, they eventually opened their mouths, and chapters four through thirty-seven ensued.

Despite all that conversation, there was little or no communication—at least on a personal level. Instead, the foursome (and later Elihu) took turns making lengthy theological and philosophical speeches that have little or no effect on each other.

Contrasted to our frequent insensitivity to others, let’s look at the compassion exhibited by the Lord Jesus when he encountered a leper in Matthew 8, Mark 1, and Luke 3: A man with leprosy came to Christ with the expectation that the Lord would heal him if he were willing to do so.

Jesus reached out, touched the man, and declared, “I am willing.” Immediately, leprosy left him.

In our day, there may not be many lepers, but there is no shortage of loners, and they want someone to be there for them. Given the Lord’s example, should we not go and do likewise?

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by Chuck Cleveland

Chuck Cleveland lives in Newnan, GA and has written for three area magazines, as well as the local newspaper. He has been a Christian for over 50 years.

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Do You Need a Rest from Your Vacation?

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by Dr. Alan D. Hix

he first week of July is a time when more Americans

The Israelites had been slaves for over 400 years,

take their summer vacations than any other time.

working endlessly, day after day. Now that they were free

Families will book their vacations a year in advance,

to build their own society, God blessed them by declaring a

and when it arrives, they try to cram in as many activities

day of rest. Like Christopher Robin, people spend too much

as possible. They arrive home Sunday night exhausted, and

time trying to get to the next moment that they miss the

then they have to drag themselves back to work on Monday.

present moment.

More than once, I have heard people complain that they need a vacation from their vacation!

If the purpose of a vacation is to “rest” from our work, why do we work so hard to make our vacation an “amazing getaway,” only to get home never really having “rested”?

In the movie Christopher Robin, Winnie-the-Pooh declares that “Doing nothing often leads to the very best something.” Christopher Robin desperately needs to hear this, because he gets so wrapped up in life and work that he forgets to have fun. He never does “nothing” because he is running from one responsibility to another. Does this sound familiar?

From the beginning, God designated a day of rest.

“And on the seventh day God finished his work that

We should take time to really listen to people without working on how we will respond. We need to stop and

he had done; and he rested on the seventh day from all his

really look at the world around us and marvel at its beauty

work that he had done. So God blessed the seventh day and

and complexity. Now that we are on the other side of the

made it holy, because on it God rested from all his work that

pandemic, we can touch again. Take the time to shake

he had done in creation” (Genesis 2:2-3).

hands, hug, and put your arm around those closest to you.

This time of resting was so important to God that he

And when you go to church, take time to really listen

included the command “to honor the Sabbath Day and keep

to the prayers that are offered. Give your heart to singing

it holy” in the Ten Commandments. Later in Deuteronomy,

the praises of God regardless of whether you are on pitch

when Moses is reminding the people of this, he gave them a

or not. Engage your mind fully as the Scripture is read and

reminder to “remember that you were a slave in the land of

wait with expectation for God to speak to you as His Word

Egypt, and the Lord your God brought you out from there

is proclaimed.

with a mighty hand and an outstretched arm. Therefore, the

Take time to engage in wonder that God loves us so

Lord your God commanded you to keep the Sabbath day”

much that he gave us his most precious gift, at great cost to

(Deuteronomy 5:15).

himself. Take the time to do “nothing,” and see if you don’t

While we may not have the luxury of ceasing all activity,

discover “the very best something.”

appreciate the moment. Christopher Robin is so busy trying to be successful at work to get ahead, that his wife Evelyn chides him with “Your life is happening now, right in front of you.”

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

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Now Faith

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by Karen D. Jeffery

s I learned at a young age, we all have testimonies

and in your family. I work hard on my words. I like living

of different things we have gone through. There

the life of faith. The Bible says, “The just shall live by faith”

have been some tremendous tests! But as you

(Romans 1:17). Without faith, I would not be where I am

probably know, tests come to prove what you already know.

today. After my teenage years, I didn’t listen to my parents

In school, they didn’t pop a test on you on the first day.

as I should have, and I was left with some hard discussions

They taught you first, and you learned things, and then a

later in my adult life. I still deal with some of those today.

test was given. You didn’t learn by the test, you learned

But I’m blessed to say I have had faith in Jesus for many

before the test. The test came to prove what you already knew. Praise God, as I did, that you can be prepared for the test. No matter what test comes, you can be prepared to ace it!

Jesus said in John 16:33, “In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.” 1 John 5:4 states, “For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith.”

When Jesus prayed for Peter in Luke 22:3132, He said, “Simon, Simon, behold, Satan hath desired to have you, that he may sift you as wheat: But I have prayed for thee, that thy faith fail not: and when thou art converted, strengthen thy brethren.” Jesus prayed that Peter’s faith

years now, and my life has been better since I’ve given my

would not fail. Why? Because faith is the victory that

life back over to the Lord. My church I attend regularly

overcomes the world! If our faith is going to be the victory

(Gospel Light Tabernacle) and my true church family have

that overcomes, then we have to know what to do with it

always stood by me. We are what a family is supposed to be.

because “faith without works is dead” (James 2:26).

We can communicate with each other, and it’s a huge help

There are a lot of people who do that with faith.

They know the vocabulary, but they can’t communicate the language properly! The Bible says, “Now faith is the

to us all. Our pastors are always encouraging us to read and study our Bibles.

As I said before, we all still have trials and tribulations,

substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not

but with God, all things are made possible. The Lord may

see” (Hebrews 11:1). In Matthew 12:36-37, Jesus states that

not answer you with a yes, a no, or even sometimes a

you will have to give an account for every idle word. The

maybe. It’s all on His timing. I pray you find a good, Bible-

word idle means “to shun the labor one ought to perform.”

based church where you can feel the love of God and are a

Philippians 4:19 states, “He supplies all my need according

special part every time you are there.

Faith is a language! The more you speak it, the more you will have the culture of Heaven in your life, in your home,

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to His riches in glory.”

Karen D. Jeffery lives in Chatsworth, Georgia, and loves the Lord. He is first in her life.

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Let’s Wash Some Feet

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by Sue Lavigne

hen I was in graduate school preparing to

Perhaps, the most important first step is to yield

become a physical therapist, I worked for an

ourselves completely to God. I try to ask the question,

orthopedic doctor who specialized in foot

“How is God calling me to meet the needs of someone else

problems. My job was to make a slipper cast mold of each

today?” People cross our paths every day whether it’s in

of the patient’s feet. So, I rolled up my sleeves, put the cast

our jobs, in our neighborhoods, in the community or even

material in some warm water and gently wrapped it around

in our own families. Each of these situations can provide

the bottom part of each foot. Once the cast dried, I could

opportunities where we can demonstrate the art of “foot

easily slip it off and set it aside. Once I finished, I would use

washing,” which is basically just meeting the needs of another. The task may be as simple as sending an encouraging text to a friend or as difficult as taking a homeless person inside a grocery store to buy some food.

Jesus demonstrated foot washing as an example to us of a servant/leader. “The greatest among you must be a servant to all” (Matthew 23:11). Needless to say, serving others can be a very humbling experience. We may be called to wash all “types of feet.”

These situations are likely to call us out of our comfort zone to help those who are very different and maybe even difficult to serve.

a warm wet towel to clean the cast residue off the patient’s

When I got laid off from my job, God asked me

feet. While working there, I washed a lot of different kinds

to immediately go back and be a volunteer for that

of feet: small feet, big feet, pretty feet, ugly feet, flat feet,

organization. That was the last thing I wanted to do, but in

ticklish feet, and even some awful smelly feet. I felt a little

being obedient to God, He made a way for me not only to be

like Jesus, washing His disciples’ feet. Although in the days

a blessing as a volunteer, but also to hear from my former

of Jesus, the task of washing feet was a lot dirtier and given

co-workers how much I had blessed them.

only to the lowest servant.

I believe the art of foot washing is especially needed

As a Christian, Jesus tells us in John 13:14, “And since I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you ought to

today. Not the specifics of carrying around a wash basin

wash each other’s feet.” So, are you ready? Let’s roll up our

and washing the feet of strangers, but of stepping outside

sleeves and get started!

than ourselves.

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of our needs and seeking to help someone less fortunate Susan Lavigne attends Cornerstone Church. She is a Christian speaker and songwriter. Feel free to contact her at susanclavigne@gmail.com.

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Enoch: The First Old Testament Prophet

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by Jonathon Wright

ared lived one hundred and sixty-two years, and begot Enoch. After he begot Enoch, Jared lived eight hundred years, and had sons and daughters.

So all the days of Jared were nine hundred and sixty-two years; and he died. Enoch lived sixty-five years, and begot Methuselah. After he begot Methuselah, Enoch walked with God three hundred years, and had sons and daughters. So all the days of Enoch were three hundred and sixty-five years. And Enoch walked with God; and he was not, for God took him” (Genesis 5:18-24, NKJV).

This passage is amazingly brief but still supplies us with some important information about the first legendary prophet in the Old Testament. We learn about his family, character, and influence. First, it reveals some family dynamics in his early life. His father may not have loved God. The name Enoch is a bad reminder of Cain’s family. Why would someone name their kid in Adam’s family after another family’s kid that had hurt them so much? See Genesis 4 and the story of Cain, Abel, and death. The name Enoch would not create good family dynamics for this soon-to-be prophet. I do not think Enoch’s father had any idea what God had in mind to do with his son.

Also, there is a prophecy in Jude that helps us recognize the outcry against God during his time. Jude 1:14-15 states, “Enoch, the seventh from Adam, prophesied about them: ‘See, the Lord is coming with thousands upon thousands of his holy ones to judge everyone, and to convict all of them of all the ungodly acts they have committed in their ungodliness, and of all the defiant words ungodly sinners have spoken against him” (NIV). Jude was talking about people in his generation who were saying bad things about Christ. But Enoch was talking to his generation about those who were saying bad things about God. Second, we learn about his character and what God did to change his heart. The fact that so many were against God makes it remarkable that Enoch would come to God. What did God do to change his heart? We may not have all the answers to this question. Yet there was something significant about the year he turned 65. This was the year he had his first son and started walking with God. There was something significant

After deciding to walk with God, Enoch remained faithful for the rest of his life. He stayed so close that one day, he and the Lord took a walk-up into Heaven and he was never seen again. This was the greatest blessing and honor given to a man on earth. Only Elijah, in the Old Testament, and Jesus, in the New Testament, had such encounters with God. However, his greatest blessing was peace and eternal life with God. Sometimes we need to remember our greatest blessings come when we leave this world. Thank you, Jesus, for the promise of eternal life.

Third, we learn about his influence. No doubt, Enoch leaving this earth in such an incredible way influenced Noah’s father. He raised Noah to fear the Lord and fulfill the plan God had for him and the world. And to think, all this happened because God used one man to influence another, which changed the world. One courageous man who followed God.

God’s love. His father had to wait 165 years to have a son. I do not think that he wanted to wait SO LONG.

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about the timing of the birth of his son that opened his eyes to

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

Jonathon hopes to encourage people to read the Bible and take notes. You can find more from Jonathon at amazon.com/author/everydaynotes.

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The Potter’s Hands

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by David Huff

ack when I was in school, we had a pottery class where we would make many different things.

I remember making a box and a cup that you

could drink out of. We would work and work on the clay, forming it the way we wanted it. And just when we would think we had it perfect, an imperfection would pop into it. So, we would gently start all over again.

Instead of throwing the clay away for a new piece, we would simply begin remolding it, forming the bottom and sides once again.

God works with us in the same way. In the story of the potter’s house, Jeremiah was sent to watch how the potter worked with the clay. Jeremiah 18:1-4, “This is the word that came to Jeremiah from the Lord: ‘Go down at once to the potter’s house, and there I will reveal My words to you.’ So, I went down to the potter’s house, and there he was working away at the wheel. But the jar he was making from the clay became flawed in the potter’s hand, so he made it into another jar as it seemed right for him to do.”

When God is working on us, in many times, we allow sin to flaw us. But instead of God throwing us out, He gently starts all over and begins molding and forming us once again. In these moments of molding, it can hurt, and it can seem like God is pouring pressure on us to live a sinless life. While yes, God may want us not to sin, He also knows we are in a human form, and we have a human condition that we have to crucify every day. Knowing this, God simply starts the molding process over, and begins to mold, shape, and form us once again. Isaiah 64:8, “Yet you, Lord, are the Father. We are the clay, and you are the potter; we are all the work of your hands.”

will continue to leak out no matter how you pour into it.

Patch and repair the hole, and the vessel will hold what you pour into it. Our hurts, addictions, and flaws are these holes. God wants to repair and heal them so we can hold what He wants to pour into us. So, God continues to mold and repair each and every one of the flaws that we hold inside of us. God wants us to look more like Him and less like the world. Therefore, He continues to pour into us. He continues to mold us with the purifying and healing love that only God can give. Let the potter’s hands work to heal your imperfections and take you into a new life.

forming us is because a clay vessel with a hole in it will never hold anything. The substance that is put inside of it

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The reason that God continues to work at molding and My name is David Huff, and I am married to Brittany and together we have five wonderful kids. We attend Rock Bridge Community Church Calhoun where I serve on the prayer team, host team, production team, and a small group co-leader. I am also a senior at Lee University.

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here was a period of time when my mother actually made valiant efforts to keep her hoard clean. During that time, there was a Saturday regimen that rarely

deviated. We awoke early to the smell of biscuits cooking, and just as we finished eating, my mom would say, “As soon as we’re finished cleaning, we’re going to hit the road!”

From top to bottom, we would clean furiously in order to begin our adventure. We never knew where we were headed—and neither did she. There were countless times I heard her say that we would go wherever the road takes us.

The point she was driving home to us was it’s not about the destination; it’s about the journey.

My mom kept what she deemed to be necessary items in the trunk of her old car at all times. There was a handcrank ice cream maker, rock salt, canned milk, charcoal, matches, aluminum foil and paper goods, and all sorts of non-perishable food items. We were inevitably out during meal-times, so she would open the trunk and ask, “What do we have here?” Once, when we stopped at a state park for an impromptu picnic, she was searching for something to flavor the homemade ice-cream with, and we ended up with peanut butter and jelly flavor. It was amazing!

Another time, we were on an old two-lane highway, and it was already dark on the way back from a trip, and we all decided we were hungry. My mom pulled over to the side of the road, lit a fire, and cooked some hotdogs. The police officer who showed up told her she couldn’t do that, but he was empathetic to a single mother’s efforts. That is a memory I won’t soon forget. My mom was an expert at making something out of nothing. She stretched the budget, improvised constantly, and always did her best to make lemonade from the lemons she had. I have every worldly reason to focus on the negative aspects of my upbringing, but I choose not to dwell there. There actually were a few positive memories sprinkled throughout.

I hope that my husband and I gave our children some of the same gifts my mother gave me: frugality, a sense of

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adventure, an innate ability to ask, “What do we have here?” and then make the most of every gift given.

Philippians 4:11, “Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therein to be content.”

Proverbs 15:13, “A joyful heart makes a cheerful face, but when the heart is sad, the spirit is broken.”

Father God, when Your joy lives within us, it is easy to find it in our outward world as well. Whether our resources are sparse or abundant, our joy is found in You. That joy may be made evident to those around us through our very countenance. We must imagine someone is watching us at all times and that we are the only Bible they will ever read.

What they know of Your nature may partially be found in our words and actions in their presence. Therefore, it behooves us to allow Your indwelling joy to flow through us to those You place in our path. Strengthen us to do so!

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s there anything more blissful than a cold and creamy milkshake after spending a warm afternoon in the sun? Milkshakes are one of my favorite summertime indulgences and in my opinion, a most cheerful way to celebrate a summer day. This Creamy Strawberry Milkshake recipe is the perfect treat for everyone in the family, with easy substitutions for those who

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Ingredients • 1 14-ounce can of full-fat coconut milk • ¾ cup of fresh strawberries (measured after slicing) • ¼ cup of maple syrup (or other sweetener) • ½ tsp of vanilla extract

Instructions 1. Prepare coconut milk ice cubes: Pour 1 can of full-fat coconut milk into a bowl and mix until there is no separation between the coconut cream and water. Then, pour the coconut milk into an ice cube tray and freeze for at least 8 hours.

2. Using a blender, add strawberries, maple syrup, and vanilla extract, and blend the ingredients together until the consistency is smooth and no strawberry slices are visible.

3. After the ingredients are well blended, add 2-4 coconut milk ice cubes into the blender and blend. Then, continue adding ice cubes until you are happy with the creamy consistency (I recommend 10-12 ice cubes).

4. Serve. Throw some fresh strawberries and whipped cream on top, and you’re likely to impress your eagerly awaiting recipient!

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The Flag of America

by Larry D. Hawkins

The Flag of America, how beautiful is its name, Ole Glory, the Bountiful, and the home of the U.S.A. America, the Beautiful, the Land of the Free, The Home of the Courageous where everyone wants to be.

The Red, the White, and the Blue, with the U.S. Continental Band, Through wars and battles, and even now, she proudly stands.

Yes, when mighty England withdrew her pressing hand, Through God Almighty, America came to shape this land.

From the hulls of the ships the cries could be heard, As mighty men sought God’s help from His Holy Word.

From hours of praying and pages of scrolls they say, The Mayflower Compact was made with God that day.

So, Americans, be thankful you’re in the land of the Free, Instead of a land across the wide and rolling sea.

Where there’s fighting and raging along every street, While in America, our peace is sure and liberty is sweet.

So, be glad my friend, as our precious flag waves high, That the Red, White, and Blue will forever part the sky.

And, if one day, the skies do part and burst with thunder, Then, we’ll stand tall, and heed the call, and Ole’ Glory Won’t go U-N-D-E-R!

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Understanding The Assignment

K

by Sandra Gilmore

en’s voice bellowed across the downtown square

overlooked connections to this sacred event and wind our way

where passers-by scurried to appointments or

back to Christmas.

meetings. Standing on the rim of the square’s

A message came from Heaven with Good News!

fountain, his rich baritone voice conveyed the Good News

A savior was born. Simeon spoke of this savior as the

message with an upbeat urgency. He cared about his

“refreshing of Israel,” also translated as the “encourager

fellow citizens. Whether they agreed or not, they knew his

of Israel.” What a magnificent message! In the Christmas

intentions were warm and sincere. He was often dutifully

context, we see two different missions for this message.

poised at this strategic spot during lunchtime sharing the Good News with resounding clarity.

The shepherds couldn’t contain their amazement and excitement about this Good News. They told everyone in the area about the gift from Heaven! The term in the original language means to “publish abroad, make known thoroughly.” It’s the only time in the New Testament that verb phrase is used. What they did was unique and singled out in Scripture!

Comparatively, Mary “kept all these things and pondered them in her heart.” The verb meaning “ponder” in the original language includes our concept of “huddling.” It carries the idea of a gathering of ideas or facts from various sources. She conferred with herself about all that was happening.

The term “kept” in the original language means to “preserve a thing from perishing or being lost.”

Did she ever tell? Scholars say it was Mary

At the corner coffee shop, Kim’s gaze alternated from

who shared enough details for Luke to write his gospel

her laptop screen to Ken’s perch. She soaked in the exchange

book, written as a letter to Theophilus. Letters were the

between Ken and his bustling audience. Some truly ignored

forerunners of our social media. The letters traveled around

him. Some broke their stride to listen intently, however

a good bit.

short their attention span. Some waved to him as they

Are you a broadcaster given to speeches, sermons,

scurried along. She wondered if her online readers had

or lectures? Or do you prefer blogs, emails, or posts?

similar responses.

It’s the Good News that’s at the heart of the message, no

Which communicator are you more like, Ken or Kim?

matter how it’s delivered. Whether vocalizing from the

Do you literally voice your message with preaching or

town square, or huddling with a few friends, we all can

teaching? Or do you prefer quiet methods like articles or

understand the assignment: to know Jesus and to make

conversations over coffee? Which is better or more effective?

Him known!

We can take some lessons from the shepherds and following this series? Check each month as we explore often-

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from Mary way back at Christmastime. Have you been

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

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When Obedience Means Death

I

by Brent Goodge

hate snakes. I know they play an important role, but

kind of thinking led Cain to bring a plant-based sacrifice

I hate snakes. The very first promise in the Bible was

and then kill his brother (Genesis 4:3). How many

the promise of salvation through the sacrifice of Jesus

Christians through the ages have excused themselves

on Calvary, that He would crush the serpent’s head

from a known duty to God with the reasoning, “I can’t

(Genesis 3:15).

possibly serve God if I’m dead?”

For the most part, America’s pit vipers aren’t as deadly as some other snakes around the world. When Paul was bitten by a viper on Malta, the natives expected him to die immediately (Acts 28:3-6). Thankfully, venomous bite victims here usually survive.

Moses spent forty years as Egypt’s crowned prince. Then, through a rash act, he became an alien shepherd. One day, trying to find water and pasture in the barren land, Moses happened to see a bush on fire. This probably wasn’t uncommon, but desert shrubs should burn rapidly, disappearing in a moment. This bush was not burning up (Exodus 3:2). God was calling Moses to lead Israel out of Egypt.

Moses began to make excuses. Why would anyone believe he was called of God? God told Moses to throw down his rod. It became a

Jesus said that to trust in human reasoning over God’s commands is to worship Him in vain (Matthew 15:9). As Christians, we are called to “trust in the Lord

snake. This was likely a desert viper similar to the snake

with all our heart, leaning not to our own understanding”

that bit Paul. Being one of the best-educated men on

(Proverbs 3:5).

earth at the time, Moses did the smart thing. He ran away

Revelation tells us a day is coming when there will

(Exodus 4:3). But God told Moses to stop, turn around,

be only two groups. One group will have the faith of

and pick the snake up by the tail. I have never held a

Jesus and keep His commandments (Revelation 14:12).

venomous snake. I never plan to. But I understand that to

The other group will receive the mark of the beast and

pick one up, you must grab it just behind the head.

sentence the first group to death (Revelation 13:15, 16).

For Moses to obey God’s command meant certain

When following God’s commandments will earn the

death. How easy would it have been for Moses to explain

death penalty, will we be faithful to His Word? Or will

to God why He had a really bad idea? That’s what

we reason that we can’t serve God if we’re dead? “If you

Ananias did when God called him to visit Saul after the

love Me, keep My commandments” (John 14:15).

it have felt like obedience had Moses bravely gone back to the snake and picked it up from behind its head? That

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road to Damascus (Acts 9:10-16). How much more would Brent Goodge lives in Whitfield County and prays that he will always be faithful to follow the Bible through the power of Jesus Christ.

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Belonging With Boldness: Biblical Community Building

T

by Christopher Schelich

here is a small miracle that I’ve seen growing in Christian communities that has the power to transform hearts, habits, and homes. It sneaks in with subtlety,

but like a strong tide, it sweeps families in an undertow of grace, washing them out to a sea of compassion. It happens in a moment, but the effects last a lifetime.

In a decade of unparalleled fragmentation and divide, I’ve seen individuals open their hearts to one another and invite strangers into their families. I’ve seen single mothers and their daughters impacted by the generous love of a friendly couple, families with children and busy schedules

2. Make time for the orphan and widow (James 1:27).

Invest in families that you connect with that may not have a father figure around. You are not a superhero, but you may be a help just by being present or assisting when you can. Is there something you excel at that you can include someone in? Do it. Is there a way you can help that just makes sense? Don’t hesitate.

If you’ve got enough of a relationship to not overstep, then offer to help. Be prepared to be turned down and be okay.

Remember: it’s not about you, it’s about them and your offer may have been all the help they needed.

comforted by experienced parents, and divorcees embraced in their pain and nourished by casseroles and consoling hearts.

Say what you will, but I’ve seen families find healing because humble and honest nobodies decided to listen to what the Holy Spirit had for them and in their obedience, they broke walls that had become fortifications to hardened hearts.

The boldness it takes to risk caring is no longer normal. you have love for one another” (John 13:35).

Men, I believe we can be a catalyst for transformation within the lives of others if we are just stubborn enough to listen to what the Holy Spirit has for us to do. Here are three simple ways to enact just that.

1. Don’t hinder children, help guide them to Jesus (Luke 18:16). Children upturned Jesus’ ministry. As a rabbi, He would have been seen as “too important” to have His time wasted by children, and yet they were one of His top priorities.

Help create paths for children to encounter Jesus. Start investing in your own children and those within your family.

How can you help guide them to Jesus? For me, it is as simple as a wrestling match with my son or a hike with my daughter; I’ve never regretted investing time in the lives of my own children.

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3. Don’t do life alone (1 Peter 3:8). I love the book of 1 Peter because the author gives out lists left and right. Here, Peter suggests five things in this one verse: “have unity of mind, sympathy, brotherly love, a tender heart, and a humble mind.” Wow, what a game changer! Peter sets us up for a community that is aware of others and internally fortified (here, “tender-hearted” is translated from Greek’s “strong bowels”).

You can’t do life alone.

There is an essential togetherness that is understood for doing life as Jesus suggested. Men, you play a crucial role in that, just as important as anyone else. Don’t rob yourself of the benefit of brothers in arms. We do life best when we aren’t alone, and you may be the someone else somebody needs.

About The Author

“By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if

Chris Schelich serves as the Communications & Public Relations Specialist at Westmore Church as well as the Programming Director at U-Turn Institute.

He and his wife, Brooke, and their two children, Sophia and Everett, reside in Cleveland, Tennessee.

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