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Contents JUNE 2018
GoodNews from the Pastor’s Desk 6 Salvation’s Pageant by Chester V. Clark III
GoodNews for Kids 8 Science and Christianity by Janelle Martin
GoodNews on Money Matters 10 The Mediocrity of the Middle Class (and how to break out) by Andrew Lee
GoodNews for Men 12 What Does It Take to Be a “Real Man”? by Mike Shreve
GoodNews for Women 14 Women Will You Answer the Call? by Dr. Pat Gross
GoodNews for your Taste Buds 16 Hummus from Home by Evan Tyler Fox
GoodNews for Everyone 20 Father, Child, and Unconditional Love by Glenda Prichard
GoodNews for Life 22 Two Life-Changing Decisions by Cindy Tucker
GoodNews for Health & Fitness 24 6 Ways to Stay Active in the Summer Heat by McKenzie Carlisi
GoodNews Cover Story 26 Harlan Acres
GoodNews for Teens 28 You Are Worthy by Olivia Faulkner
GoodNews for Fathers 30 Legacy by Joel Towe
GoodNews for Couples 32 Leavin’, Cleavin’, and Believin’
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by John Garrod
GoodNews for Seniors 34 Why We Do What We Do by Shannon Alvey
GoodNews for Fathers 36 Fathers Make a Difference
by Danny Cochran
GoodNews for Everyone 38 Are You Winsome? by Mark Millican
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GoodNews for Everyone 40 Sons and Daughters of the Most-High God by Mario L. Miller
GoodNews for Everyone 42 It’s Time to Make a Sound by Laura Perdue
GoodNews from the Physician’s Desk 44 Are Your Legs Ready for Summer? GoodNews for Everyone 46 Awaken Me
by Thomas Sturgeon, Jr.
GoodNews for Everyone 50 When Life Became Too Personal (Part One) by Karon Holloway
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Salvation’s Pageant by Pastor Chester Clark III
T
hey say a picture is worth a thousand words. Then how many
We no longer focus on the sanctuary as required sacraments
words would a video express? A live demonstration? When
incumbent upon Christians. Those sacrifices explicitly demanded by
God’s people were delivered from Egypt, they were far from
the ceremonial law weren’t the real deal anyway – they only pointed
representing – or even understanding – Heaven’s message of salvation and grace. They suffered from the insidious corruption of thought and practice that four hundred years of slavery in a heathen country had impressed upon them. What would God do to try to help them understand Him better? He could have sent preachers. He could have sent prophets. (And He did.) He could have given them theological and historical writings to let them know where they came from and where He was taking
forward to the One who would be able to save us! “For the law, having a shadow of the good things to come, and not the very image of the things, can never with these same sacrifices, which they offer continually year by year, make those who approach perfect” (Hebrews 10:1). Those festival “sabbaths” such as the Passover, Pentecost, etc., were pointing forward to something: they were pointing forward to
them. (He did this as well.) But on top of all this communication God
the great events in human salvation to be accomplished by our Lord
chose to also give His people a daily, living, symbolic representation
and Savior. “So let no one judge you in food or in drink, or regarding
of the plan of salvation. “And let them make Me a sanctuary, that I
a festival or a new moon or sabbaths, which are a shadow of things to
may dwell among them,” He instructed Moses (Exodus 25:8).
come, but the substance is of Christ” (Colossians 2:16, 17). If you were
This wilderness tabernacle that the Holy Spirit helped (Exodus 31:1-11) a nation of escaped slaves build was not a newly contrived concept. The New Testament makes it clear that it was a representation
walking in a dark street at night and observe a shadow emerging from a narrow alley, you’d probably watch that pretty closely! But once the one who is casting that shadow rounds the corner,
in types and symbols of the work of God in the plan of salvation in
you don’t keep staring at the ground! You focus on the real, not the
the heavens above! The sons of Aaron, in their priestly duties, were
shadow. In like manner, the ceremonial law, which included the
privileged to “serve the copy and shadow of the heavenly things” (Hebrews 8:5). Upon His ascension after the victory at the cross, Jesus Christ became our High Priest, “a Minister of the sanctuary and of the true tabernacle which the Lord erected, and not man” (Hebrews 8:1).
services of the sanctuary, was a graphic portrayal of the approaching Messiah. We focus on Him now! We want to learn more about Jesus! And that’s Who we learn about as we study the sanctuary service.
Just what can we learn from that wilderness tabernacle from so long ago? We can see God’s plan of salvation clearly depicted! We can see predicted the life and suffering of Jesus in order to save us from our sins! Combined with the prophecies of Daniel and the Revelation, the sanctuary unlocked for Jesus and His early church followers an understanding of the Messiah’s role and purpose! And as we study the sanctuary service, with its various rites specified by the ceremonial law, we see a depiction of how our Savior has and is working to save
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us from our sins!
Pastor Chester Clark III is the pastor of the Seventh-Day Adventist Church on South Tibbs Road in Dalton, a community of believers who seek to grow in Jesus and share him with their world
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by Janelle Martin
s a mother, and an educator, I have learned that science is not the enemy of Christianity, but the confirmation of God’s wonderful plan of creation. Here are some fun things you can do with your children to teach them some simple scientific principals as well as God’s amazing ways. 1. Bubbles and Balls: Using several different bubble wands, show the children that no matter the shape of the wand, bubbles are always round. The reason they are round is that bubbles are shaped by the air pressure around it. God doesn’t want us to be shaped by our world, but for us to remain the way he made us, like a rubber ball. Eventually, a bubble will break because the pressure outside becomes greater
4. Diversity Lesson: Take several hard boiled eggs, and dye them different colors. After they dry, peel them and show the children that on the inside, they all look the same. Then explain how God created us all differently and yet on the inside, we are all the same. 5. Salt Makes a Difference: Using a ¼ cup Epsom Salt, and ¼ cup warm water, in a clear cup stir until the salt is dissolved and then add a few
than the pressure inside. A solid rubber ball doesn’t lose its shape.
3. Penny Polishing: Find some dirty pennies, and place them in a clear cup. Cover them with lemon juice and let them soak for 10 minutes, then clean them off with a paper towel. They will look brand new! This is a chance to let children know that God can take our dirty hearts and make them clean with His Love!
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drops of food coloring. Place the cup in the refrigerator until crystals begin to form (about 4 hours). Spoon the crystals out on a paper plate. Jesus tells us to be salt and light in our world, so that the world can see that adding Jesus to our lives makes a difference. I hope you’ll take advantage of these activities to make a teachable moment with your children. (These are especially good on those rainy days!)
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2. Chalk in Buttermilk: Soak small pieces of colored chalk in buttermilk for about an hour, then let the children color either on black paper or on the sidewalk and note how much brighter the colors are, and that they change color as they dry. When we “soak” ourselves in God’s word and His teachings, it makes a difference in us, and how the world sees us.
Janelle Martin is the Program Director for Westwood Dayschool, as well as an early childhood educator, speaker, and Bible Study leader. She is also an active member of North Cleveland Baptist Church, involved in their music program, drama productions and ladies mission group. She is married to Dana Martin, they have two children, Amanda and Daniel, and four grandchildren.
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The Mediocrity of the Middle Class (and how to break out) 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.
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Read Dave Ramsey’s The Total Money Makeover, Thomas
article. If you consider yourself middle class, I am
Stanley’s books The Millionaire Mind and Stop Acting Rich and
one of you. Regardless of how my family’s income
Start Living Like a Real Millionaire, Dan Solin’s The Smartest
has increased over the years as a result of earning graduate
Investment Book You’ll Ever Read, and any of John Bogle’s books
degrees and investing wisely, my wife and I have always—
on mutual fund investing (Bogle is the founder of Vanguard,
and still do—consider ourselves solidly “middle class” in
the world’s largest mutual fund company). Third, take
terms of how we see ourselves and how we make financial
action to improve your financial future. This means writing
decisions. So it is troubling to hear from countless media
a monthly budget and committing to live by it; monitor
sources today that the middle class in America is “struggling”
your spending to see where your money is really going. Pay
or perhaps in danger of “disappearing” altogether. The term
yourself first by having at least ten percent of your monthly
“mediocrity” is offensive to most of us, and rightly so. Who
paycheck automatically invested into retirement accounts
wants to be mediocre, especially financially speaking? We
and emergency savings accounts. Fourth, review your goals
all want to believe that our financial future will somehow
regularly to ensure that you are on track. By this, I mean
be brighter than our present, and that all those countless
review your monthly budgets at the end of every year to see
mornings of getting up and going to work will result in
where your financial plan may have gotten off-track. For
progress that will be measurable in real dollar signs at
instance, did you forget that your wedding anniversary is
some point as we watch our “nest egg” grow over time. But
in March, or that kids’ birthdays were in June, August, and
this won’t just happen without us taking proactive steps.
November? Did you forget that school supplies shopping
Many people find a strange sense of comfort of being “in
happens in late July? This financial review process includes
the middle” where most of their friends and relatives are.
seeing how your investments are doing—retirement, kids’
When those around us seem to be mediocre, and content to
college funds, down payment for a new home, etc. But I don’t
stay there, we may be reluctant to make a change even when
mean checking your stocks and mutual fund prices every day
we know we should. Here are suggestions to break out of
or even every week and freaking out when the market drops.
“mediocrity,” financially speaking.
Doing this can be “hazardous to your wealth.” Just keep
First, admit that your financial situation is often the
calm and keep investing for the long term. Following these
results of decisions that you have made. This admission is
principles can help you to break a cycle of “mediocrity” and
terribly uncomfortable for most of us, but also incredibly
move you upward toward financial success. Proverbs 16:9
freeing because if this is true, then we can change our destiny
reminds us, “A man’s heart plans his way, but the Lord directs
by making different (smarter and more disciplined) financial
his steps.” So make a plan, and partner with God to help it
decisions. Secondly, educate yourself on personal finance.
become reality.
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What Does It Take to Be a “Real Man”? by Mike Shreve
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n answering this question, some might cling to the image
react to the confederate states. His response was remarkable,
of a rugged male with a tough-guy persona spitting out
“I will treat them as if they’d never left.”
statements like, “Cross me and you will live to regret
How indicative of the love of God! Around 620,000
it!” Such is not the case from heaven’s perspective. As the
people died in that grievous conflict, and numerous lives were
sixteenth-century church leader, Francis de Sales, pointed out,
destroyed. What hurt, what pain, what anguish was caused by
“There is nothing so strong as gentleness and nothing so gentle as
those who stubbornly defended the evil institution of slavery!
real strength.”
Yet after the dust of war settled, reconciliation was on Lincoln’s
Real men do not revel in displays of anger, pepper their
heart, far more than retribution. Nearly a century later, still
speech with vile words, or boast of their sensual prowess. Real
dealing with the root of prejudice, Martin Luther King insisted,
men enshrine a life based on principles. They are disciplined,
“The old law of an eye for an eye leaves everyone blind.” Real men
steady, and patient, knowing “he who is slow to anger is
are champions of justice in an often-unjust world.
better than the mighty, and he who rules his spirit than he
Real men are not petty; they are deep thinkers. They
who takes a city” (Proverbs 16:32). Real men are protectors,
are visionaries who see the big picture and are willing to
not predators: defenders of the weak, not abusers of others.
sacrifice anything to get there. Real men are not quitters; they
Real men value purity, knowing, as Ben Franklin advised,
are persistent, resilient, and tenacious. Knock them down
“It is easier to suppress the first desire than to satisfy all that follow
a hundred times and they keep getting back up, ready to
it.” Real men passionately love the truth and, like Martin
try again. Real men are dependable, responsible, and self-
Luther, are quick to assert, “My conscience is captive to the Word
motivated. They strive with all their might for perfection as an
of God . . . Here I stand. I cannot do otherwise, so help me God.”
act of worship. Their goal is excellence in all things, whether
Real men are fearless; as John Wesley put it, they
they are recognized for their efforts or not.
“fear God and nothing else.” Real men have control of their
Finally, real men understand the value of time and they
emotions and believe in kindness. They are not interested
strive to spend it wisely. As Rudyard Kipling offered in his
in holding grudges. Instead, whenever possible, they seek
famous poem “If”—they “fill the unforgiving minute with sixty
reconciliation—for they realize it often takes greater moral
seconds’ worth of distance run.”
and sever them forever. Real men equate forgiveness with honor. Most would agree Abraham Lincoln was a man’s man. He was asked after the Civil War ended how he intended to
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strength to restore relationships than to lash out in resentment Mike Shreve has been teaching God’s Word since 1971. He has authored 14 books including the best-selling 65 Promises from God for Your Child. He also founded and runs a Christian publishing company called Deeper Revelation Books. He and his wife, Elizabeth, pastor The Sanctuary in Cleveland, TN. www.shreveministries.org
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Gò0dNews for Women
Women Will You Answer the Call? by Dr. Pat Gross
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Women, when life's journey brings on trails, troubles, tribulations and struggles that seems unbearable, God ask the question, "Behold, I am Lord, the God of all flesh, Is there anything too hard or difficult for Me?" (Jeremiah 32:27). The answer is, No there's nothing too hard for God; just trust God and His word.
Always remember that God has a perfect plan for each of our lives; however, He didn't say we will not be tired. He did say, “For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to proper you and not harm you, plans to give you hope and a future” (Jeremiah 29:11). In closing, women seek ye first the kingdom of God above all else and live righteously. He will give you everything you need to move forward (Matthew 6:33). Women, will you answer the call and take your rightful position in ministry? Lord, help us to go into the hedges and highways to win souls to Christ. May this word encourage you today and always.
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lease know, women of God, when God calls you, He equips, enables, provides, and qualifies us to do His will. You must know that He will never abandon us to figure it out on our own or without God's strength. So don't fear or fret it; God is with us always (Hebrews 13:21). God always provides the skills, abilities, direction, and protection that we need when He calls us out. God said, "Be still and know that I am God! Listen to my voice.” I am very sure of this, that he who begun a good work in you, He will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ (Philippians 1:6). Women, stop sitting around twittling your thumbs with uncertainty, doubt, nay-sayers, jealousy; friends walk away, don't worry. God is saying, I called you and yes you can! Always listen to the voice of Jesus who called, chose, appointed, and anointed you to tell the good news about Christ Jesus! You, believe the report the Lord! Just do it! We can believe God by being obedient to His commandments and His will. For this is the work of God, that you believe in Him who sent you (John 6:29). You must continue to walk by faith and not by sight. Rejoice always because you have perfect confidence in God (1 Corinthians 7:16). May God continue to bless us daily with grace and new mercies that we may do His will. Lord, thank you, for always being there for us and keeping us on track, for helping us focus and providing all our needs and some of our desires. I will trust in you Lord with all my heart (Proverbs 3:5-6). Lord you are our strength and shield for that our hearts are filled with joy and thanksgiving and He will do the same for you (Psalms 28:7).
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Gò0dNews for your Taste Buds
Hummus from Home by Evan Tyler Fox
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was working out in northern Utah just above Salt Lake City. I was on my lunch break and had plans to meet up with a friend and grab a bite to eat. We met up, started catching up on small talk, and (I don’t remember exactly how it happened) the next thing I know he pulled out this small, round container and some tortilla chips and starts chowing down. It didn’t look quite like any dip I had seen before. My curiosity lead to questioning and upon further investigation I learned the name of this mysterious condiment – hummus. That was my first encounter with hummus, and though I didn’t know it at first, it definitely would not be my last. As a guy from small town Tennessee, it took me a time or two to eventually get warmed up to hummus. But, I must say, now it’s one of my go-to appetizer options, not only for its simplicity, but also for its nutritional qualities. You’re going to love this recipe; it’s perfect for parties, picnics, travels, or just plain, ole healthy comfort food. It can be used as a dip for veggies or crackers, as well as a spread on sandwiches or wraps. Enjoy!
Directions Ingredients
Place all ingredients into a food processor (except the salt) and process until the hummus
2 cups canned chickpeas, liquid reserved and set aside
is coarsely pureed. Now add in salt gradually,
1 tsp salt*
of hummus varies a lot by the person, so be sure
stopping to taste as you go. I find the salt preference
2 garlic cloves*
to adjust it to your needs. Also, if you use unsalted
1/3 Cup tahini*
bowl and drizzle with a good quality olive oil and
7-8 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice* 2 Tbsp reserved chickpea liquid (or water)
chickpeas, you may need more salt. Scoop into a garnish with paprika. Makes about 2 cups and lasts for about 4-5 days in the fridge in a sealed container. (Adapted from an OhSheGlows recipe)
Olive oil, for drizzling
(* - Depending on your personal taste feel free to adjust to your liking.)
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Dalton Church Directory
Apostolic
The Bridge, An Apostolic Church 715 College Dr, 30720 706-280-0541
Assembly of God
Christian Fellowship Assembly 3656 Chattanooga Road, 30755 706-280-7594 The Sanctuary 515 Reed Rd NW, 30720 706-270-2088 The Impact 508 Sheridan Ave, 30721 706-226-7743
Baptist
Antioch Baptist Church 1205 Antioch Road, 30720 706-278-1305 Hopewell Baptist Church 3527 Airport Rd, 30721 706-226-5987 Eleventh Avenue Baptist Church 2550 South Dalton Bypass, 30722 706-278-7020 Good Hope Baptist Church 2525 Lake Francis Rd, 30721 706-259-3719 Grace Baptist Church 2049 Lower Kings Bridge Rd, 30721 706-537-6884 Grove Level Baptist Church 2802 Cleveland Highway, 30721 706-259-8519 Kinsey Drive Baptist Church 2626 Kinsey Dr, 30720 706-277-3505 Whitfield Baptist Church 2134 Dug Gap Rd, 30721 706-278-6776 Harmony Baptist Church 187 Lower Dawnville Rd, 30721 706-226-5521 Eastbrook Baptist Church 204 Hill Rd, 30720 Maple Grove Baptist Church 347 Maple Grove Rd, 30720 706-259-3927 Northwest Georgia Baptist Church 222 North Pentz St, 30720 706-463-3490 Olivia Baptist Church 1817 Guy St, 30720 706-278-3507 Abundant Life Baptist Church 811 J and J, 30721 706-278-5289 Beaverdale Baptist Church 2496 Beaverdale Rd NW, 30721 706-259-7089 Calvary Baptist Church 2115 Chatsworth Rd, 30721 706-278-6324 Carolyn Baptist Church 2305 Cleveland Highway, 30721 706-259-8142 Concord Baptist Church 1054 Hopewell Rd, Cohutta 30710 706-694-8618 Cove Baptist Fellowship Church
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461 Carbondale Rd SW, 30721 706-277-3484 Dalton Second Baptist Church 502 West Tyler St, 30720 706-278-7422 Deep Spring Baptist Church 1449 Beaverdale Rd NE, 30721 706-259-3255 Dug Gap Baptist Church 2031 Dug Gap Rd, 30720 706-278-2377 Eastside Baptist Church 913 East Morris St, 30721 706-278-8553 Emmaus Baptist Church 4268 S. Dixie Rd, 30735 706-483-5251 First Baptist Church 802 Kenner St, 30721 706-226-9681 First Baptist Church of Dalton 311 North Thornton Ave, 30720 706-278-2911 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 Harvest Baptist Church 3986 Cleveland Hwy, 30721 706-694-8951 Hill Crest Baptist Church 1901 Cityview St, 30720 706-279-1267 Lakeshore Park Baptist Church 12 Crescent St, 30720 706-275-6050 Liberty Baptist Church 506 South Pentz St, 30720 706-226-5535 Liberty Baptist Church 4443 Tibbs Bridge Rd, 37021 706-226-4936 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 Life Baptist Church 2620 Old Grade Rd, 30721 Pine Grove Baptist Church 4004 Airport Road, 30721 706-264-8630 Poplar Springs Baptist Church 897 Poplar Springs Rd, 30720
706-259-8727 Rocky Face Baptist Church 1544 Rocky Face Railroad St, 30740 706- 226-5751 Salem Baptist Church 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 Unity Baptist Church 1008 Burleyson Rd, 30720 706-226-3026 Valley Baptist Church 2907 Old Rome, 30720 Welcome Hill Baptist Church 2772 E Welcome Hill Circle, 30721 706-278-0368
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
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
Community
Rock Bridge Community Church 121 W Crawford St, 30720 Community Fellowship Church 409 North Fredrick St, 30721 706-278-3204 Freedom Community Church 908 Elk Street, 30720 706-463-2690
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 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 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 2110 Antioch Rd, 30721 706-270-9733 Bridging the Gap Ministries 514 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, 30721 706-277-7575 Church on the Hill 1035 Abutment Rd, 30721 706-278-9208 Christian FreeWorship Church 210 Robinwood Dr, 30721 706-313-1129 Cornerstone Family Church 1240 Dawnville Rd, 30721 706-259-8509 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
1419 Chattanooga Ave, 30720 706.278-8161 Grace Presbyterian Church 2107 Threadmill Rd, 30720 706-226-6344
Presbyterian
Salvation Army 1109 N. Thornton Ave, 30722 706-278-3966
1007 Underwood St, 30721 706-278-4963 True Gospel Pentecostal Church 109 South Henderson St, 30721 706-278-5696 ChristChurch Presbyterian 510 South Tibbs Rd, 30720 706-529-2911 First Presbyterian Church
Salvationalist
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
Seventh Day Adventist
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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 Keith Road Baptist Church 706-695-6441 Keith Road Chatsworth, GA 30705 US Lindsey Memorial Baptist 3503 Lindsey Memorial Rd. Rocky Face, Ga. 30740 706-673-7650 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 Hope Baptist Church 706-673-8050 2105 Tunnel Hill-Varnell Road Tunnel Hill, GA 30755 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 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 Timms Chapel Church of God 706-629-4720 7727 Highway 225 South Chatsworth, GA 30755 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
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 Tunnel Hill UMC
706-673-4022 121 North Varnell Road Tunnel Hill, GA 30755
Non-Denominational
God’s Light House 784 Smyrna Church Road Chatsworth, GA 30705 Dayspring Church 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 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 Everyone
Father, Child, and Unconditional Love any times in this journey of life we feel certain that we know our love ones and all they stand for. This was my experience until I received a very special gift from God. This gift began to unveil itself on May 30, 2015. Little did I know, this began the last 17 days of my daddy’s earthly life. My father exemplified a life that lived to honor and follow Christ in all he did. He lived compassion, honesty, joy, meekness, a controlled strength, and was faithful to his calling as a minister of the gospel of Jesus Christ. It was during these last 17 days of his life that I truly understood the blessings I had been afforded by having this man as my father. Of all these blessings, one of the best was being a “preacher’s kid.” I learned about compassion, commitment, and dedication watching Daddy as he shepherded these churches. Because of Daddy’s ministry, I have been blessed to have so many people in my life. Many have stayed in my life, some passed through my life for a short time, but all touched my life and I am forever blessed by their presence. Daddy had a way of guidance and discipline that left you feeling stronger and braver after the incident was over. One such memory came to mind during those last 17 days with Daddy. As a young teen, I had a piano recital and for this recital the teacher gave us the option of memorizing our music or using the sheet music. As I shared this information with Daddy, he encouraged me to rethink my choice of using my sheet music. He realized that the teacher may be using this assignment as a way to see who would go to extra lengths to do their very best. I assured him that my music piece was difficult and it would be better to use my music. Daddy gently reminded me of Proverbs 3:5-6 (his favorite scripture).
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The evening arrived and with a new dress, new shoes, hair done at the beauty shop, and music in my hand, I took the stage. Taking my seat on the piano bench I begin to play. All went well until I turned the page. With the motion of turning the page, my music took a leap off the piano and landed on the floor! I had to retrieve my music and then continue to play my
piece. One word describes this scene…devastation! As we arrived home, everyone had a comment about my demise, except Daddy. I felt unconditional love from Daddy! As I reflect upon this memory, it reminds me of the unconditional love of my Savior. When I choose a wrong path or choice He is there to forgive and redeem me. His love for me never wavers. He may be disappointed, but His love for me is always there. “From the fullness of His grace I have received one blessing after another” (John 1:16). About The Author
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by Glenda Prichard
Glenda Prichard is a preschool and children’s specialist. She is passionate about using her skills and talents with preschoolers and children. Glenda is married to Phil Prichard and they have two sons (and daughters-in-law) and five grandchildren. Glenda and her husband are members of East Athens Baptist Church in Athens, TN. Glenda can be reached at littlehouseinthebigwoods.pg@gmail.com.
Church VBS First Baptist Church June 19-June23
Dalton First United Methodist Church June18-June22
Christ Church Presbyterian Dalton June 4-June 7
Liberty Baptist Church June 24-June29
Rock Bridge Community Church June 10-June 13
Morris Hill Baptist Church June 4-June 8
Salem Baptist Church June 10-June 14
Dalton First United Methodist Church June 18-June 22
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Two Life-Changing Decisions
ave you ever had to make a difficult decision that would require personal sacrifice and be emotionally gut-wrenching? Imagine having to make such a decision at a young and vulnerable age. At the 2017 Bethany Christian Services banquet, Stephanie Bacon and Evie West shared their stories of unexpected pregnancy and choosing adoption. Stephanie was a pastor’s daughter. She started dating a boy in youth group and became pregnant. As a young teen who didn’t have a job or a driver’s license, she thought adoption was the best alternative for her baby. “I knew all along I wanted an open adoption. I wanted a connection to my son. I got their profile, I looked through their pictures, I read their letter, and I talked to them. I loved the idea of this family. When I had him, he was four weeks early. They took him to the neonatal intensive care unit and that is where he stayed until released. I believe if I would have had him in the room with me, it would have been very difficult. God knew what I needed in that moment.” Stephanie had heard of Bethany Christian Services in Chattanooga, and she learned that they have a birth parent support group. “I thought, how cool is that? We definitely need support. Even 18 years later, we still need support to get through our adoption.” Stephanie met with the Bethany birth parent group and was able to connect with other birth moms in the support group. Stephanie has been able to share her story and meets with high school girls and others who are going through the struggle she went through. Evie West was brought up by Christian parents in a sheltered upbringing. In high school, she was introduced to gang life. After becoming pregnant and having her son, she thought she would give up the gang
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life. Finding out the responsibility of parenting was not for her, a week later she left him with a baby sitter and returned to school and her former behavior. “I turned back to doing all the things that I wanted to do- smoking dope, drinking, partying, and this gang lifestyle.” Later attending Lee University, Evie rededicated her life to Christ and began reading her Bible and spending time with God. She found out for the second
time she was pregnant. “I was singing for Lee Choir, I went out of town, I met a lady who had come up to me and loved on me and through divine intervention the Lord spoke to her and said I was pregnant.” This kind woman found her a doctor, helped her get insurance and financial assistance. Later on, she asked Evie if she had considered adoption. “I think placing my [second] son for adoption was the best decision that I could have ever made for him. It was difficult, but it was not such a difficult decision that God cannot heal and prove Himself faithful as He does in every situation.”
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by Cindy Bleuler Tucker
Cindy Bleuler Tucker is a retired Walker County, GA schoolteacher and resides with her husband in Lookout Mountain, GA. She currently serves on the Board of Bethany Christian Services of Chattanooga, and is an adoptive parent. She enjoys writing, reading ,swimming, and spending time with her granddaughter. You can find devotionals and articles at her website, aviewfromlookout.com.
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Gò0dNews for Health & Fitness 6 Ways to Stay Active in the Summer Heat here are so many wonderful ways to stay active while beating the summer heat. Here are six to get you started: Take your workout to the pool. Enjoy the sun while staying cool in the pool by doing an aquatics workout. By running in the water, a 130-pound person can burn an average of 472 calories per hour. As a bonus, the low-impact nature of the water is gentler on your joints than running on land. Enjoy evening activities. The summer months mean longer day-light hours, so take your family on an evening outing, after the temperature has cooled down a bit. Head to the park, or go on a walk through your neighborhood after dinner to get some exercise in before bed. After the sun has set, spend some time outdoors catching lightening bugs or playing a night game such as light-up Frisbee or hide and seek. Go on a hike. Not only is hiking beneficial to your mental health by getting you out in nature, it is also a great way to stay active during the summer. For a 160-pound person, hiking for an hour can burn an estimated 440 calories, and by wearing a light day-pack, an additional 50-100 calories can be burned; the more challenging the terrain and incline of the hiking trail, the more calories that will be burned. Since hiking trails are generally shaded by the trees and foliage, hiking is a great summer activity to keep you moving without overheating and being in the direct sunlight. Just remember to always stay hydrated and to wear sunscreen and/or sunprotecting clothing. Spend some time on the water. While the weather is warm, try some new activities in the water. Head to your local river rental store and try kayaking, stand-up paddle boarding, or water bikes. Not only will you get a great workout, but you will have fun doing it! Go on an afternoon adventure. Head to a local park or college campus and ride
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bikes for a simple, inexpensive afternoon adventure! Pack a backpack with a blanket and some snacks, and have a picnic to take a break and rehydrate during your afternoon fun. Enjoy the sunrise/sunset. During the summer, once the sun comes up, the heat starts to rise. If you generally like to walk or run for your daily exercise, you may need to do so earlier or later in the day to avoid the heat. Perks of getting an earlier, or later, start is getting to enjoy the sunrise or sunset. Just keep in mind that being out in lower light conditions makes you less visible, so remember to wear bright and reflective clothes!
Whether you already have an exciting, active summer planned, or you need some ideas to get your summer going, we have plenty of resources at the Bradley Wellness Center. We offer several Kids Camps throughout the summer, monthly hiking groups, morning running groups, and numerous other activities. With our free childcare, you can bring your children to the gym with you, allowing you to get your workout in—even when the kids are out of school! Come by the Bradley Wellness Center today to get started!
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by McKenzie Carlisi
McKenzie Carlisi is a fitness consultant and personal trainer at Bradley Wellness Center in Dalton, GA. You can find out more about her at their website:www.bradleywell.com.
Harlan Acres Rooted in the foothills of Chatsworth, Georgia- Harlan Acres is the ceremonial solace of your dreams. Ensconced in the shadow of Fort. Mountain with a panorama view of open, lush pasture, Harlan Acres displays a unique tableau. Newly renovated, the cathedral high ceiling bejeweled with chandeliers and a spacious, open room offers very little limitation to your imagination. Fully climate controlled including a full service kitchen, restrooms, ample parking, and an intimate georgic setting. Call and schedule a tour of our venue today!
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pon a hill, woven into the pines and hardwoods
of the Fort Mountain valley, lays a barn. The barn and the land it sits on is part of an original farm,
home to some of the first settlers in Murray County. This land is rich in family history and has witnessed nearly two hundred years of family memoirs. The barn was originally known as Peeples Pavilion at Peeples Farm. It was built by Harlan Peeples, greatgrandson to Drewry Mortimer Peeples, the first of the family to settle in Murray County. From family reunions to square dances, the pavilion was a lively host to all who appeared. Over time, the pavilion and some of the land around it was sold to a bank and was used as an event center. When it was put up for sale Clay Freeman, the 3rd great-grandson of Drewry Peeples, who lives on the original farm with his father Mike Freeman, jumped at the opportunity to add old family land back to the farm. To understand the profound cultivation of the farm and fathom the hours of work the family put into this land, let’s backtrack a few generations.
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The Family
In Psalms 32:8 it reads, “The LORD says, “I will guide
you along the best pathway for your life. I will advise you and watch over you.” Murray County has quite a long line of pioneer families that have settled and homesteaded this area of northwest Georgia. In my opinion, this verse has been carried in the hearts of many of these families. The family that I have come to know and love, the Peeples, have a godly heritage that can be seen with just the naked eye and a good ear. Using their selves as a service to others and caretakers of their land, God certainly guided the people of the Peeples down a fine path. Drewry Mortimer Peeples was one of the first settlers in Murray County in 1832. With his earnest character and initiative to provide for his family, he worked on his land and expanded the estate. He built the first Mt. Zion church in Chatsworth in 1832 and was said to be a “leading citizen, large landholder, and an active churchman.” Going down
piece of the farm to the puzzle. Mindful of the pavilion’s antiquatedness and foreseeing a potential new direction, Clay renovated the building from the inside out. Updating the kitchen, opening the ceiling, and renewing outdated features of the interior; Harlan Acres is restored to its finest appearance. The renovation of the building is just the start. Clay has more ideas for the venue and has even talked of digging a lake. Clay said, “I enjoy the challenge of taking the ideas I have for a piece of property, especially land that holds family value, and turning it into what I envisioned.” the line, the expedient traits Drewry possessed presumably passed down to his grandson, Isaac Mortimer Peeples. “Mort” was described as a remarkable man and was certainly loved by everyone he met. Raising 14 children on the farm with his wife Leona Ratcliff, he was a devout family man. His granddaughter, Ms. Gloria Calfee Freeman, said her Granddaddy was her everything. From checking cows down in the creek bottoms to planting and helping with the family’s produce company, she recalls some of her fondest memories with her Granddaddy. Mort recognized the importance of the land and the values it brought to the family. Gloria remembers Mort telling her “Land is the only thing a person can own that is worth any value”.
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Today, Harlan Acres offers little limitation to your
imagination. A fully climate-controlled floor of 3900 square feet, along with a full service kitchen, restrooms, and plenty of parking awaits you. Enjoy the intimate georgic setting to say your “I Do’s” or embellish the secluded countryside for your next reunion. Whether you are a first time guest or an old visitor, Harlan Acres and Peeples Farm are happy to see you.
The Pavilion
Harlan Peeples and his wife, Virginia Wilbanks
Peeples, built the pavilion in May of 1988. Originally built for family reunions and birthdays, it soon transitioned to the home of the Fort Mountain Squares. Hosting square dances and holding club functions, the Pavilion was in full swing. From 1988 to 2002, Peeples Pavilion entertained and accommodated all who turned up. After a few years, First National Bank of Chatsworth purchased the pavilion and used it for community events and reunions. When the pavilion and land turned up for sale in the fall of 2016, Clay purchased the plot; returning the missing
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Gò0dNews for Teens
You Are Worthy
“I
by Olivia Faulkner
'm so fat, I'm so ugly, I hate my hair, I'm stupid, I
view ourselves. A few years ago I had a problem with self-
hate myself.” These are the things I hear my peers
image. The way I viewed myself was skewed. But when God
say about themselves on a daily basis. According
came into my life so strongly and I made a decision to chase
to statisticbrain.com 81% of 10 year olds are afraid of being
after Him with everything that I am, I submitted myself to
fat. 90% of 15-17 year olds want to change at least one aspect
the Potter's hands and stopped insulting God's creation.
of their physical appearance. 53% of teenage girls think they
“I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully
should be on a diet. Dosomething.org says 95% of people
made” (Psalm 139:14). I love this scripture and I feel like a lot
with an eating disorder are between the ages of 12 and 25.
of people neglect the word because. “I praise you because I am
I've always been a bit of a non-conformist and never
fearfully and wonderfully made.” If I am giving God praise
really thought about what society thinks. My problems arose
because He made me wonderfully, but then believe untrue things about myself in the same heart and mind, how can I worship and praise God fully? If God spent time and love on me, then why would I criticize the thing that He created and loves? If we look at David, he was the baby. He was a shepherd. He did the job no one else wanted to do. He probably thought he would be a shepherd his entire life. When the prophet Samuel came David was forgotten. But God didn't forget. God saw the king in David's heart. What does God see in you? Does He see fat, ugly, stupid? Or does He see a king, a queen, a leader, an achiever? If you could see yourself the way God sees you, you would never speak or think wrongly about yourself because you are fearfully and wonderfully made. “Love your neighbor as yourself” (Mark 12:31).
when somehow my friends started believing these negative
If you don't love yourself completely your love for others
things about themselves rather than believing what God says
will be incomplete. Jesus, knowing who he was in God, was
about them. Self-loathing is contrary to the Word of God.
willing to wash his disciples' feet. Jesus loved himself. He
“Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with
knew who he was and he embraced it, and because he did
all your soul and with all your strength and with all your
he was able to help others. My pastor has said if you can't
mind” (Deuteronomy 6:5). The Word says to love God
love yourself, you can't love your neighbor. If you can't love
with everything that you are. If you are constantly putting
your neighbor, you can't share the love of Christ with them
yourself down, you cannot love God completely. In Isaiah
(Pastor Jamie Tuttle, Dwelling Place Church International).
45:9 the potter is making a pot and the clay is berating the
“I'm so fat, I'm so ugly, I hate my hair, I'm stupid, I hate
potter saying things like “Why do I look like this? Why
myself” does not have to be a part of our daily language.
did you make me the way that you did? I'm ugly.” If I, the
The Word says we are God's creation. God wants us to love
“clay,” am criticizing myself, I am saying that God’s, the
ourselves and He wants us to view ourselves as worthy.
Potter's, work is not good enough. If we are made in God's can change this within ourselves is to constantly seek out God's Word and will for us. Ask Him how he wants us to
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About The Author
image, are we not insulting God's image? The only way we Olivia Faulkner is a 15 year old homeschooler. She takes every opportunity to participate in public speaking. She resides in Cleveland, Tennessee.
Gò0dNews for Fathers
Legacy
rowing up, I remember thinking how great my father was. How smart, how talented, how kind, how perfect he was. Being older now, and looking back, I think about him and realize he wasn’t perfect, but he was really close! When my three girls were young and growing up, I often remember thinking I wish I was as great a father as my father was. He set such a high standard of integrity, and raised such a high bar of character and love. What a legacy he left and what a name to try and live up to! Speaking of leaving a legacy, we find in Genesis 17, that God speaks to Abram and changes his name to Abraham. God also informs him that he will be a father of many nations, and that He would establish a covenant between Himself, Abraham, and his descendants. No difficulty living up to that standard and name, huh?! What could possibly go wrong there? Now, I know that Abraham’s life and decisions were far from perfect, however, we read later in scripture, that God calls Abraham His friend, and that he was highly recognized, recommended, and even renowned for his great faith. What seems to be an impossible standard to reach in men’s eyes, turns out to be a success in the eyes of the Lord. Speaking of high standards, imagine having to live up to the ultimate name of Jesus, the Messiah, the Son of God. That same name that causes storms to cease, makes demons tremble and flee, heals bodies and souls, and eventually brings every kingdom to its knees. Imagine trying to live to that standard, and live up to that name. Wow! Not just anyone could do that. It would take someone very special. Someone worthy of not only the calling, but worthy of the opportunity. The one referred to as the only begotten son of the Father. The one who humbled Himself and came to earth to be an example for us. And the one to whom the Father looked down upon and said, “This is my beloved Son, in whom I
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am well pleased” (Mark 1:11, NKJV). He was worthy, He is worthy, and He forever will be worthy, and He continues to live up to that name. And here is an awesome truth: so can you. You can live up to the name God has given you, the calling He has given you, and yes, even the opportunity He
has given you. No matter your history, good or bad. No matter your story, good or bad. No matter your training or lack thereof, good or bad, you can leave a great legacy, and you can live up to your great name! Jesus doesn’t look at your failures and disappointments, he looks at your potential and at what He sees as His finished product. So, be encouraged fathers, for although you are not perfect, you are considered a friend of our Heavenly Father, and worthy of all He has for you. Strive to be the great father your kids believe you are, and leave a legacy with them worth leaving, and they too will carry on your name!
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by Joel Towe
Joel Towe resides in Cleveland, Tennessee, with his wife, Wendy, and three daughters, Emily, Hannah, and Jessi. Having served in youth ministry, as well as music ministry for years, he is currently serving as the Band of Brothers Men’s Ministry at Dwelling Place Church International (DPCI), and loves being a part of what God is doing.
Gò0dNews for Couples
Leavin’, Cleavin’, and Believin’
I
by John Garrod
f there’s an institution more under attack than marriage, I
hall, I must let go of that door and begin to step away from
don’t know what it is.
it if I want to reach what waits at the other end. We have
A younger family member recently remarked that
honeymoons to initiate the physical joining of two into one,
living together is “a good thing for our generation” both
but the process doesn’t stop there, or at least it shouldn’t. In
financially and because it allows them to learn about their
a conversation in our Sunday School class, a wise married
partner before they get married. I couldn’t help but think
man with almost 50 years of matrimonial experience shared
we’ve skated off the edge of an icy slope.
that he loves his wife more today than when he married
Genesis 2:24 says, “Therefore shall a man leave his father
her because he knows how to love her more now than then.
and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife, and they shall
They’ve stuck together through thick and thin, health and
be one flesh.”
sickness, rich and poor.
The first active command there is that he should leave
We won’t experience this level of confidence in each
his parents. Leavin’ one’s childhood home isn’t just a change
other or our union if we still have one foot holding the exit
of address, it’s a change of life. No longer dependent on
door open. It takes a “burn the boats” determination to make
your parents, you are going to have to make it on your own:
marriage work. That’s where the believin’ comes into play.
paying your rent, utilities, taxes. If the lights don’t come
God designed marriage, and even gave away the first bride.
on when you get home, it’s because you didn’t pay the bill.
The two become one, but they become one in Him. That
That’s a crucial step in our development and continuation as
means if our focus as a unified flesh is God, we have His
a civilization.
guidance, His protection, His blessing on our union. We are
In the context of marriage, it means commitment to the
not alone; we know we are believing in Him for all of this
new life: the married one. Traditionally, we have the father
and our daily bread as well. Knowing that you and your
of the bride give her away to the groom. “Here, young man,
spouse are fully invested in life together in pursuit of God’s
she’s with you now. Now go out and make a life!” (And cute
plan for your life is walking in blessing.
grandchildren!)
means your primary commitment (apart from God) is to the new “One.” I can’t hold the door open and walk down the
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About The Author
Unless there’s a leavin’, the next step can’t begin: the cleavin’. To cleave is to be made one with each other. That
John Garrod is a father of 6, husband of 1, a student at Cleveland State Community College, and a member and discipleship teacher at South Cleveland Church of God.
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by Shannon Alvey
hey say it’s the hardships of life that form our true character. If that’s true, then Americans who were born between the two World Wars have certainly earned their character badges. For this, we call them the “Greatest Generation”. Because they made the world a better place for us, we’re committed to making the world a better place for them. Honoring the Greatest Generation is part of our mission here at Legacy Village. In fact, serving this generation is our mission. In carrying out that mission, we hope to uphold the values handed down to us by the Greatest Generation in every possible way. Who is the Greatest Generation? You’ve probably heard the term before. It was coined almost twenty years ago by Tom Brokaw. Former anchor and managing editor of the NBC News, Mr. Brokaw published his best-selling book, The Greatest Generation, in 1998. By doing so, he forever set the phrase in our hearts and minds. While the phrase may be familiar, but have you ever stopped to wonder what makes this group of people ‘The Greatest Generation?’ Four Factors Contributing to the Formation of the Greatest Generation 1. Momentous Changes This generation lived through the Great Depression, World War II, and then on into one of the most the prosperous eras in the history of our nation. 2. Work Ethic Perhaps because of having lived through the Great Depression, this generation knows a thing or two about working hard. On top of that, they lived through the years of World War II and appreciate stability. 3. Frugality The combination of living during the Great Depression and experiencing war-time rationing means
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many in this generation are well-versed in frugal living. They learned to make due. They also learned creativity in the face of scarcity. 4. Sacrifice and Honor Many gave of themselves during World War II, to the extent that they lost life or limb. The war was truly all-encompassing for this generation at that time.
The Battle of the Bulge, for example, is considered by military experts to be the greatest in the nation’s history. United as a country in the face of evil, the greatest generation came together to sacrifice what they could to make the world a better place. How Can We Better Serve the Greatest Generation? Working in the senior living industry, I strive to give the greatest generation a sense of purpose. Finding a purpose can mean so many different things to different people. It can be gardening, cooking brownies, singing in Bible study or just participating in daily activities. Finding each individual’s purpose is a big reason as to why I do what I do.
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Fathers Make a Difference
ost fathers sincerely want to do a good job raising their children and preparing them for life, but are not certain how to do that. In Ephesians 6:4 Paul provides two basic practices that if followed consistently, will help men fulfill their mission as fathers. While the practices are directed primarily to fathers, they can be applied by parents, grandparents, and anyone who has the opportunity to invest in the lives of young people. However, these instructions
being addressed to fathers remind us that fathers are to be involved in raising the children. The first statement describes what fathers should avoid while the second statement describes what parents should actively pursue in raising children. The first bit of advice Paul offers fathers is to avoid provoking their children to anger. This does not mean that fathers should never do anything their children dislike, but that fathers are to avoid practices that lead children to frustration, feeling that they can never please them. Therefore, parents must build relationships with their children. The old saying, “Rules without relationship equals rebellion,” is true. This involves spending time with children sometimes doing fun things and other times just hanging out. Fathers also
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provoke their children to anger and frustration when they are lacking critical communication styles. Sincere praise and appreciation should be offered when the children have done commendable things and also for no apparent reason. Fathers should commend their children and let them know that their father is proud of them and loves them. That pride and love should be stated in clear language. Fathers are sometimes uncomfortable expressing their feelings in words, but children need to hear those words. The second word of advice for fathers is to teach their children about the Lord and his instructions for life. Some of this instruction is deliberate conversation about important issues, while much of it involves casual conversation. In Deuteronomy 6:4-5, God gave the great confession of faith to Israel. It was the declaration that the LORD was one God in contrast to the idol gods of the Canaanites, and that they were to love the Lord their God with all their heart, soul, and strength. The Lord instructed the fathers to teach this great truth diligently to their children. While there is a place for formal instruction, life’s greatest lessons are often learned during the routine events of life. The Lord commanded the Jewish fathers to talk of their faith when they fulfilled the routine activities of life. Conversations between a father and his children should be relaxed and personal. Men often struggle with this, but children need to hear their fathers talk of their faith. The Book of Proverbs is a great example of a father discussing the important issues of life with his son. The phrase, “My son” appears twenty-three times in Proverbs as Solomon discusses the great issues of life with his son. Fathers play a vital role in preparing children for life and eternity.
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Are You Winsome?
“I
by Mark Millican
have become all things to all people, so that I might
praying with that person to receive Jesus, I share in the reward
by all means win some.”
(1 Corinthians 3).
Of the different translations of 1 Corinthians
Of course, the basics have to be evident in our lives: the
9:22b, this one stands out to me. Why? It offers the chance for
fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5) that will develop as a result of
a bit of wordplay, without altering the scriptural meaning. For
prayer, Bible study and the encouragement that comes from
instance, if we take the last two words and put them together
fellowship with other believers, usually in a Word-oriented
we come up with “winsome.” Definitions of winsome include
church. Speaking of evidence, a good friend reminds me
“winning” and “engaging.”
unbelievers are watching their Christian friends constantly.
Paul is not saying he will drop his convictions. However, he “became as a Jew” … (and like those) “under the law” so that he “might win the more” (v. 19-20). I believe Paul is saying he will practice friendship or relational evangelism, and will do so by engaging with those who are lost by using, within principle, whatever means are necessary. Friendship evangelism is becoming appropriately “engaged” with those we discern to be unbelievers. As we become friends and open up, the person who has yet to profess Christ can see how we handle life's ups and downs, the good and the tough, and how we navigate through these times. It's not that we're preaching to them, it's that we're showing how even struggle,
What should our motivation be to see others come to
and possibly pain, can be used to help build our faith and trust
Christ? Each day our neighbors, colleagues, or fellow students
in the Lord.
spend without Christ is a day closer they come to spending an
We have to beware of just “hanging out” during friendship
eternity in regret and punishment. This should motivate us to
evangelism, however. At points, and the Holy Spirit often gives
see them get to know the Lord. We also need to remember that
us a nudge when the time is right, we look for openings to speak
Christ died for us to cover our sins and while he would have
of spiritual things. Oftentimes, and maybe not so ironically, we'll
done it for just one of us, he did it for us all.
find someone who has not professed faith, but now trusts us,
Now get out there and be engaging! Be winsome!
will ask how we handled a certain situation, and it's exactly what That's just God being God. So whether I planted a seed, watered it, added some fertilizer, or brought it to fruition by
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About The Author
the Lord has helped us through at a prior time. Mark Millican is news editor of the Times-Courier newspaper in Ellijay, a columnist with The Daily Citizen in Dalton and a part-time pastor at two churches, Salem UMC in Rocky Face and Concord UMC in Villanow.
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Gò0dNews for Everyone Sons and Daughters of the Most-High God uke 15:11-32 says that God’s love for me is not based on what I believe about me nor what I believe about Him. It’s based on who He is (love) and who I am to Him (son of God). We have a true story, as told by Jesus, of a Father with two sons and the younger one asked His Father to give him his inheritance. This is an amazing story Jesus shares; it conveys so many facets of God the Father, his grace, unconditional love, redemption, restoration, forgiveness, and how He sees us as sons and daughters. Yet after studying this, something kept bothering me. I read verses 14-17 and some statements caused this unsettling in my heart. Verse 14 reads, “And when He had spent all, there arose a mighty famine in the land; and He began to be in want.” Verse 17 reads, “And when He came to himself…” Years ago while studying this chapter, I felt in my heart a clear picture of addiction was painted. He was in want. He left home wanting and now, after he spent all he had, his want reappeared. After the high and hype of his want, like an addict, he finds himself trying to get back to the original encounter and feeling. But the one that seemed to have a lingering effect on my heart was verse 17, He came to himself. I have heard many sermons on this verse and very good ones, yet it just didn’t settle in my spirit. While studying last year, the pieces of the picture began to make sense. The son knew his position as a son, but he didn’t believe he was a son. When a person has an identity crisis they seem
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to always have something to prove. You do what you believe. Many today know their position but don’t walk in the function of this belief. Our function identifies our position not vice versa. Example: you can tell who a mother is by what she is doing, not by her standing in the middle of a room declaring, “I’m the mother.” I heard clearly in my heart, “What did He come to?” Luke 15:17 says, “And when he came to himself, he said, ‘How many hired servants of my father's have bread enough and to spare, and I perish with hunger!’” (KJVS). He came to himself the question of how did he see himself. I believe he saw himself as a servant. Notice a lot of their focus is on the servants. He knew one thing but believed another. Many are reading this message and it identifies with you as it did with me. Remember, as he returned, He was received by the Father, restored by the Father, and reaffirmed his position as a son by the Father. God’s love for me is not based on what I believe about me, nor what I believe about Him. It’s based on who He is (love) and who I am to Him (sons of God). John 1:12 says, “But as many as received him, to them gave the power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name.” I must believe He is Father. The lost son returned to His father. You too can be received, restored, and placed in your proper position as the sons and daughters of the most-high God.
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by Mario L. Miller
Mario L. Miller, husband of Corinthia, founder and pastor of Abundant Life Bible Church in Dalton, Ga. and Hope 93.3 WTTI executive account manager. My passion and desire is to see everyone experience the love of my Heavenly Father.
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Gò0dNews for Everyone
It’s Time to Make a Sound
A
by Laura Purdue
larms: A signal (such as a loud noise or flashing
something there and I have to do some trial and error
light) that warns or alerts; a device that signals.
till I find what works.
Many times in life there are alarms and
We're in a battle in this world. There are alerts and
sounds all around us that alert us to react in certain
alarms going off all around us. People are crying out
ways. For example, If you hear an alarm clock go off,
for help and are hurting. We may not see them all; we
immediately you respond by either jumping out of
might even forget they are there. The enemy would love
the bed and start getting dressed, you push snooze
nothing more than to have us, as Christians, battling
and buy yourself five more minutes, or if you are like
with discouragement, defeat, bringing fear and stress so
me sometimes you don’t react at all and you end up
that we are so consumed we don’t respond, but we can’t
oversleeping and miss important deadlines.
let him win.
Maybe it’s not an alarm clock that you can relate to.
God reminds us in His word to stay aware of
Maybe it’s an alert/siren during bad weather that alerts
Satan’s schemes, to live alert in this world, and to stay
us of potentially dangerous conditions and tells us to
close to Him. He arms us with the sword, the Word of
take shelter until the storm passes over.
God, to stand against the enemy’s lies. He equips us
These are all great alarms and they play important
with strength, wisdom, and discernment through His
parts in our life but there is an alarm I want to expand
own Spirit to stay strong in the spiritual warfare battle.
on and that is our spiritual alarms. How are we
He invites us to spend time in His presence, through
responding when we hear this alarm sound?
prayer and worship, pressing
I gave birth to a baby boy on April 11, 2018. I
in to know Him more.
never really paid much attention to my internal alarm
It is time to wake up
as much as I have since having him and it’s what gave
spiritually and start
me the foundation for this
making a sound, a
article. You see, when
sound that lets the
my child is crying and
enemy know you are
fussing it’s an alert
not asleep that you are wide awake
to me that there is
and ready to fight. You refuse to stay
something wrong
quiet. Quiet while he attempts to
and he needs me.
take your family, your children,
Sometimes I can’t
your finances, and your marriage.
figure out what is
Speak to him today and declare that
wrong with him
you are a child of God and with
to calm him, but
Him, you can’t lose!
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I know there is
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Awaken Me
O
by Thomas Sturgeon
h Jesus, please awaken me from this
death and the plans of the enemy. I speak; we all
sleep. I know that you are the son of God.
speak of the victory that is heading our way. The
Everything I thought was lost, you have
oceans and the mountains, the land our God has
stirred me awake in the morning. Every hardship I've faced, you're there along with me. Thank you, God for everything I've ever had and for my life. Awaken me for I know little without you. You have given me your blood to be saved; you have
made to be of the victory over our sin. The skies and the heavens will shout, along with all the angels of heaven, victory is to be with God. Jesus Christ loved the world, and knows that victory is within reach.
given and transformed my life like no other. Please
To defeating the giants and the demons, we
Lord, be with me and give me knowledge on what
stomp them in name of God, along with the winning
to do next.
of souls I know that the victory will be God's.
Awaken me for I have sinned, for I am a wretch
Every burden, every sin, and every demon will be
that can be saved by your hands. I am healed, for
destroyed along with obstacles and strongholds;
through you, success is possible. I know I must have
addictions will be crushed by the victory of God.
faith, for without faith, it is like a lamp with no light.
Through him, anything is possible. Love God and
Awaken me, from your sacrifice I am born again,
He will make your way victorious.
Victory is what we have when we have Jesus in our hearts. It is the victory of Christ to overcome
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About The Author
and I know that God smiles down upon me. Thomas Sturgeon, Jr. is a 32-year-old writer, who has been writing since the age of thirteen. God gave him the gift of writing and it is something that he enjoys doing. He has been published on poetry.com and has been working on a Christian poetry book. He also likes to write songs.
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When Life Became Too Personal (Part One)
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by Karon Holloway
hen I began my career, I chose labor and delivery.
of my beloved shook my world as nothing else ever has. My
It was a purposeful decision as I was a babe of
world stopped that Thanksgiving Day. Grief’s pain was so
20 and negativity had not touched my life. I did
enormous I felt I would be unable to bear it. Where was my
not want it to, even in my nursing career. Way back then we
Lord and Savior? How could He let this happen to me? How
labored our mothers personally with a minimum amount of
could the sun come up in the morning? How could the birds
electronic equipment, unless the pregnancy was high-risk.
continue to sing? I had to accept the unacceptable.
We sat with our mothers, spoke encouraging words, counted
Within two years I felt a tug at my spirit - hospice nursing.
contractions with hands on mom’s tummy and eyes on the
I didn’t understand the call and wasn’t particularly sure I even
clock and listened to baby’s heartbeat in a peaceful and loving
wanted to. After all, why would I want to immerse myself into
environment. The hard part came and went, and the end
a world that I perceived as unpleasant, the part of life full of
result was participating in the joy and celebration of new life
pain and sorrow, even the thought of it kept securely pushed
entering the world. In three months’ time, the reality of life
to a dark corner out of sight and out of mind; the ultimate
hit me squarely in the heart with the unanticipated death
failure. There were conflicting thoughts as well; if I could
of a 40-year-old mother within two days of the birth of her
offer comfort and care for people and their families making
beautiful baby boy. I remember her face in life and death.
their journey and transition perhaps my life could become
I remember daddy’s face and that of two teenage children,
meaningful and useful again. Unbeknownst to me then,
lost, as they stood at the window looking at the newborn
hospice would quickly become my third and greatest passion.
child. With tears I raged in my grief and anger at the injustice
While our culture does not embrace the aged and the end
delivered upon this family. God’s ways are not our ways. Yet, I
of this life, it comes none the less. Transitioning from this life
had not learned everything that really meant.
to the next is a spiritual journey and it should be honored and
Some years passed, and I changed the focus of my career
cared for as such. I have watched God in action many times
to my second passion, mental health. I watched people become
through these years and I remain in awe of His design for
ill, get better, and relapse again into a world that we cannot
life and death. Acceptance has entered my spirit and over the
experience or fully understand. The complexity of the mind is
years peace has been achieved. On this journey I have learned
difficult to understand, especially so when it is ill. A healthy
unconditional love, the giving and receiving of one person to
body that one sees and an ill mind that one does not is hard
another when the outcome will not be to the liking. I have seen
to conceptualize. I saw the unfairness to this population that
the victory that overcometh the world. I am the privileged one,
is frequently feared, misunderstood, and shunned by society.
the one blessed.
More years passed and the inevitable happened. Death touched my life and it was too personal. It stole in swiftly, unexpectedly, untimely, and unwelcome. The sudden death
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About The Author
During this journey, I learned compassion for my fellow man. Karon Holloway has been a part of hospice care services for 17 of her 42-year nursing career. She lives in Lindale and has 2 grown children and 4 granddaughters. Karon is the Administrator for Transitions Hospice Care in Rome.
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