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JUNE 2021

GoodNews from the Pastor’s Desk

6 You are Blessed

by Brian Branam

GoodNews for Everyone

8 How YOU Doin’?

by Amy Oyler

GoodNews on Money Matters

10 Inheritance Now

by Andrew Lee

GoodNews for Men

12 The Word and Powerful Words For Men

by Shane Clements GoodNews for Women

14 From Giggles To Grown Up

by Monica Gambrell

GoodNews for Everyone

18 Attunement

by Heather Medley

GoodNews for Everyone

20 Advice From The Word

by Karen D. Jeffery

GoodNews for Life

22 Other People’s Chains

by Kristen West

GoodNews for Parents

24 Setbacks To Setups

by Linda Ray Center

GoodNews Cover Story

26 Professional Pharmacy

by David Thompson

GoodNews for Everyone

30 You Owe Me Nothing!

by Mario Miller

GoodNews for Everyone

32 An Unpopular Message

by Brent Goodge

GoodNews Ministry Spotlight

34 A Closed Book?

by Brent Goodge

GoodNews for Family

36 Kinsley’s Secret Stash

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by Donald Cantrell

GoodNews for Everyone

38 What Does Your Contact Tracing Look Like?

by Virginia Piper GoodNews for Everyone

40 Becoming A Vessel of Honor

by Michelle Montgomery

GoodNews for your Taste Buds

42 Watermelon Salsa

by Pam Wattenbarger

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44 You Need a Miracle

by Matt Jensen

GoodNews for Everyone

46 Just Listen

by Heather Tate

GoodNews for Everyone

50 The Power in the Music

by Lisa Waters

GoodNews for Teens

28 Some Things Never Change

by Nadolyn Lee

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Gò0dNews from the Pastor’s Desk

You are Blessed

by Brian Branam

W

hat is it that you put before the Lord and asked Him to bless,

For God, yes.

but He hasn't? What was that great idea you prayed about

Of God? He was kind, but I found less favor.

but couldn't get going? You put it before the Lord, but

the Almighty took a pass.

It happens. And it's disappointing. You have a great vision, but God doesn't seem to see it the same way as you. Why does this happen?

It happened to Joseph.

In Joseph's life, there was a definite precedent of blessing.

Whether enslaved, accused, or imprisoned, God blessed him.

Despite the evil against him, God used Joseph mightily.

And now the health of Joseph's father is failing (Gen. 48). It's time for Israel's (formerly Jacob) blessing to be passed along to Joseph's children.

And let's just say it. Like Joseph was with Israel, it displeases us when the Lord does this with us. We don't like it when our right-handed plans end up as God's left-handed blessings.

Are we dejected more because somewhere between us and God things got crossed up, or are we dejected because that same thing ended up in God's right hand for someone else?

We aren't dejected. We're jealous.

A pastor wrote a book and everybody bought it. I wrote two books and so far, I have sold more of them to myself than anyone else. It was a right-handed idea, but I have a box full of left-handed blessings in my basement.

I get so sideways on what winds up in God's left hand that I forget to pay attention to what He's holding in his right. I do what Joseph did. I try to take the hands of “the blesser” and realign them. “But his father refused.” I make my case for Manasseh when the best He has for me is in Ephraim.

For some reason, God has not chosen to use me as a speaker, but He has given me a great assignment to pastor—speaking to other groups on occasion is my Manasseh. The people I pastor day to day are my Ephraim. I shouldn't underestimate that blessing.

Israel didn't get it crossed up.

Joseph did.

God doesn't have it crossed up.

I do.

Pay attention to what God has touched. Be careful that you

So, Joseph places his two sons before their grandfather.

Israel cannot see well (Gen. 48:10), so Joseph lines them up

don't quote Jeremiah 29:11 and then hand God the plan.

Pay attention to what God is doing instead of getting crossed

the way he thinks they should be blessed. Manasseh, Joseph's

up in what you think God should do. Israel had something special

eldest, should end up in Israel's right hand and Ephraim should

for Joseph (Gen. 49:22). God has something unique for you.

end up in the left.

But Israel crossed his hands and did not hand out the blessings according to Joseph's design (Gen. 48:15-16). And Joseph responds.

At some point, you (and I) have to accept that some of our right-handed visions are left-hand blessings. They are good, but not great. You may have some talent and there may be

Gen. 48:17-20

opportunities, but you won't find as much of God's favor. So, enjoy

Sometimes you have a right-handed vision, but it ends up as a

it, but don't sweat it. Let's not waste our time trying to turn our left-

left-handed blessing.

I have a pile of left-handed blessings. I put these things before the Lord with the greatest of intentions, but they did not find His

handed blessings into something they are never going to be. Get back to those right-hand things. Focus on what God has favored.

You are blessed.

favor. That's not to say they were useless. They did some good Enjoyable, yes.

Fruitful? Eh.

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How YOU Doin’?

by Amy Oyler

“A

wake, my soul!” Psalm 57:8.

Show of hands…how many are familiar

with the phrase, “How YOU Doin’?” from

How is it (or goes it) with your soul? Many of you may be familiar with this question and might have even used it in small groups yourself, particularly if you are a Methodist.

the television show Friends? I’m sure many of you are! It

On the surface, it might simply sound like a fancier version

served as a silly pick-up line that the character Joey used on

of “how are you,” but including the word “soul” elevates

women. He had a particular way of saying it as well. If you

it. And when this question was asked in the small group

are a fan of Friends, you’ve heard it, and the line went on to

setting, which typically consisted of 10-12 people of varying

transcend the show to become well-known in its own right.

ages and genders, the person asking really wanted to know!

Obviously, it was played for laughs, and Joey didn’t actually care how the woman he was addressing was doing. It was a means to an end for him.

Related to this, when we pass people in our day-to-day lives, we often nod and say, “How are you?” And what response do we usually get? “Fine, thanks, and how are you?” And another response of “fine.” If not those exact words, it’s along those lines. Are we really fine? Is the other person fine? Who’s to say…because, like Joey, we don’t always care. Not that we actively don’t care about the other person, but this exchange is small talk, pleasantries, in the course of our busy day and we don’t necessarily want a true response. We are just being polite.

Those are examples of superficial communication in our

It wasn’t mere politeness. Thoughts were divulged. Deep conversations were had. Time was taken. Granted, that time

everyday lives. It’s unfortunate that we neither have nor

was set aside for just that. But how often do we set aside

take the time to delve into the feelings or events of those we

time for in-depth dialogue? We would rather say, “How are

see in passing. But often we don’t even take that time with

you?” and move on.

those who are close to us. We become self-absorbed and

Therefore, I’m challenging you—and myself—to ask the

have so much going in our own lives that we only want to

question of others: How is it with your soul? But since that can

hear…fine. To dive any deeper is an investment of time and

sound quite formal, take a page from Joey from Friends and

energy that we often don’t have.

ask, but MEAN it… “How YOU Doin’?”

On the far end of this spectrum is a line that sounds of Methodism, conducted small groups or “classes” around the mid-1700s. A question asked during these classes was:

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About The Author

similar but is much deeper. John Wesley, noted as the father Amy Oyler is a native Roman and a member of Rush Chapel United Methodist Church. She is wife to Jason, a dentist in Rome, and mother to Tanner, Timothy, and Thomas. A former English teacher, she enjoys working with the youth at Rush Chapel and “floating” where God leads her!

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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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f you’re a Seinfeld fan like me, you likely remember George Costanza’s flustered exclamation, “Serenity Now!” With a wink and a nod toward Seinfeld, I’ve titled this month’s column “Inheritance Now,” with the provocative idea that perhaps parents would best serve their children—as well as their own retirement years—by bequeathing a future inheritance while the parents are still alive. Before indignant howls of protest reach a deafening crescendo, allow me to explain.

First, I’m a firm believer in “teach people to fish” (that is, be self-sufficient and make wise financial decisions) instead of giving them your own fish which does nothing to educate them financially. Please remember that in past columns I have made a clear distinction between emergency aid/charity in extraordinary situations, which I agree with, and chronic “enabling” of irresponsible behavior by subsidizing someone long-term, which I feel is wrong on many levels. So, in the spirit of teaching our children and grandchildren to “fish” by building wealth themselves, why not give them a jump-start today instead of bequeathing them money in your Will after you’re dead? By doing it while you’re alive, you can be handson in teaching your loved ones how to invest and grow your monetary legacy. For example, if you have children or grandchildren who are working and earning money, you can help them open a Roth IRA account where you can contribute money for them to invest. Plus, you’re still around to help them choose where to invest their Roth IRA, and to ensure they actually do it. But if you wait until you’ve passed away, you have zero influence over how your financial legacy is handled . . . or mishandled.

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Secondly, bestowing an inheritance while you’re alive may be a “cheaper” way to go. Think about it—what’s the most valuable resource when it comes to investing and compounding returns? Time. A small amount (a few thousand dollars, for instance) invested in a stock index fund for a teenaged child or grandchild will grow to nearly one million dollars or more by the time they retire in their late 60’s. You may not have $800,000 to leave each child or grandchild when you die, but by opening that account and getting it started now while they’re young, it will compound and grow to that amount later in their lifetime. And think of the implications for your own retirement years: without any pressure to leave a substantial amount of money for your children and grandchildren, you can “live it up” a bit more during your own retirement years, spending every nickel in the knowledge that you’ve already bestowed a generous legacy. So, for future birthday and Christmas presents for children and grandchildren, strongly consider making contributions to their Roth IRA or other investment accounts to give them “inheritance now” rather than later. Over time, the total amount you gifted them will likely be larger than the amount you were planning to leave in your Will.

My wife and I have done something similar with our adult sons, and we will do the same for our daughter one day soon—just so you don’t think I’m talking about a “pie in the sky” idea that’s unrealistic. We helped our sons open a Roth IRA when they turned 16 and began working, and we did a dollar-for-dollar match for money they contributed.

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The Word and Powerful Words For Men

M

by Shane Clements

en, we have been given God’s Word, and with

the greatest gift you can get. It fills you with hope, love, and

that word, we have been given the power to

faith, which transforms into real power.

achieve, create, and change circumstances in our

lives. We are born in His image. Our Creator did not leave us

Jesus is also called the Word of God. “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with of God, and the

helpless, poor, and weak. He gave us all the tools to not only survive but fulfill our destiny to the utmost. We are all born for a purpose. It does not matter where we came from or the circumstances of our birth, youth, or our present lifestyle.

Brothers, let us consider these words: “The Lord will perfect that which concerns me: your mercy, O Lord, endures forever; forsake not the works of your own hands” (Psalm 138:8).

“I will praise you; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made; marvelous are thy works.

My substance was not hidden from you, when I was made in secret, and curiously wrought in the lowest parts of the earth. Your eyes did see my substance, yet being imperfect; and in your book all my members were written, which in continuance

Word was God” (John 1:1). He came “to give beauty for

were fashioned, when as yet there was none of them”

ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, and the garment of praise

(Psalm 139:14-16).

for the spirit of heaviness; that they may be called trees

“Thus says the Lord, thy Redeemer; the Holy One of

of righteousness, the planting of the Lord” (Isaiah 61:3).

Israel; I am the Lord thy God who teaches you to profit, who

“Furthermore, to those who believe in Him He gives the

leads you by the way that you should go” (Isaiah 48:17).

power to become the sons of God” (John 1:12).

These are just a few words of promise that you can stand

That amazing power is not just for us to read about in

on and act upon. The Bible is filled with them. Not only is

the Bible. That kind of supernatural power is available to

God’s Word better than the thoughts and words of great

each and every one of us, every moment of every day! God’s

thinking and creative genius, but it also transforms people!

truth allows you to experience His grace and His power.

Why? Because its words penetrate the heart! They

So instead of solving your problems by your own minute

don’t merely appeal to your intellect, emotions, or common

power, allow me to encourage you to reach out and tap into

sense like ordinary words. The Word of God is “Quick and

God’s power. It’s available for each one of us, smart or not,

powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing

rich or poor, happy or miserable—any time we call upon

even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the

His name.

joints and marrow (body), and is a discerner of the thoughts The Word of God is truth, and the truth will make you free. Freedom from fear, despair, suffering, and anxiety is

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and intents of the heart” (Hebrews 4:12).

Shane Clements C.Ht is a minister of 30+ years serving as a pastor, missionary to the deaf, and evangelist.

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by Monica Gambrell

e grew up poor. Very poor. Until I was old

ADD (attention deficit disorder). As a matter of fact, I have

enough to work, I never had more than a few

since been diagnosed. At any rate, add to that already-

items of “store-bought” clothes. Mom would

chaotic demeanor the fact that I couldn’t stop giggling at

usually buy us a few pairs of jeans and several shirts every

everything, and you have a recipe for disaster. My teachers,

fall—if we wanted anything more than her meager means

I have to say, were phenomenally patient with me. My

could provide, we would work and purchase it ourselves.

favorite teacher of all time was Mrs. Paulette Bonds, my

Mom did a good job of instilling a good work ethic in each

sixth-grade science teacher. Her face was never without a

of her children. One particular spring break, I remember

smile, and learning from her was effortless. She made you

getting our bi-annual bag of hand-me-downs from one of

want to learn. She was genuinely interested in each child as

my mother’s co-workers. When I returned to school after

an individual, and it showed in her relationships with her

the break, I was wearing a particularly nice dress

students. Every word she said was absorbed by me as a

from the bag. It was a plain navy-blue print

sponge imbibes water. As I entered her classroom

cotton dress, but it was flattering, clean, and

that fateful day, she said, “My, haven’t you gone

undamaged. My life took a turn for the better

from giggles to grown up in a hurry?” I loved

that day.

her. She validated that I was worthy of respect as

Mom would give compliments occasionally, but they didn’t flow naturally from her. She was consumed with making a way financially to raise five children on her own. I’m sure I couldn’t have done it.

We lived on the “wrong side of the

a fellow human being. From that moment on, I began to believe that I could be more than I was.

It is amazing how little we comprehend about the power of the spoken word.

Genesis tells us that the entire world was spoken into existence. What incredible

tracks,” so the school we were in

power! May we wield that power with

district to attend was filled with

care. We are imprinting on the world

the roughest of characters. I

with our voices, and we must give it

usually didn’t feel particularly

due conscientiousness.

safe or particularly loved.

“A good man out of the good

That’s not to say that I wasn’t

treasure of the heart bringeth forth

loved, but I just didn’t feel it.

good things: and an evil man out

Being the breadwinner was

of the evil treasure bringeth forth

exhausting for Mom, and there

evil things. But I say unto you,

wasn’t much energy left to go

That every idle word that men

around emotionally either. That

shall speak, they shall give account

is why this was such a wonderful

thereof in the day of judgment. For

day for me.

by thy words thou shalt be justified,

As a student, I must have been incredibly irritating. I suffered from what would today be diagnosed as

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Abundant Life Baptist Church 811 J and J, 30721 706-278-5289 Antioch Baptist Church 1205 Antioch Road, 30720 706-278-1305 Beaverdale Baptist Church 2496 Beaverdale Rd NW, 30721 706-259-7089 Calvary Baptist Church 2115 Chatsworth Rd, 30721 706-278-6324 Carolyn Baptist Church 2305 Cleveland Highway, 30721 706-259-8142 Centerpoint Baptist Church 420 Centerpoint Drive SE, 30721 706-277-2100 Christ Reformed Baptist Church 1378 Dug Gap Rd, 30720 706-226-3026 Concord Baptist Church 1054 Hopewell Rd, Cohutta 30710 706-694-8618 Cove Baptist Fellowship Church 461 Carbondale Rd SW, 30721 706-277-3484 Crown View Baptist Church 502 West Tyler St, 30720 706-278-7422 Deep Springs Baptist Church 1660 Beaverdale Rd NE, 30721 706-259-3255 Dug Gap Baptist Church 2031 Dug Gap Rd, 30720 706-278-2377 Eastbrook Baptist Church 204 Hill Rd, 30720 Eastside Baptist Church 913 East Morris St, 30721 706-278-8553 Eleventh Avenue Baptist Church 2550 South Dalton Bypass, 30722 706-278-7020 Emmaus Baptist Church 4268 S. Dixie Rd, 30735 706-483-5251 First Baptist Church 802 Kenner St, 30721 706-226-9681 First Baptist Church of Dalton 311 North Thornton Ave, 30720 706-278-2911 Grace Baptist Church 2049 Lower Kings Bridge Rd, 30721 706-537-6884 Good Hope Baptist Church 2525 Lake Francis Rd, 30721 706-259-3719 Grove Level Baptist Church 2802 Cleveland Highway, 30721 706-259-8519

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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 825 Chattanooga Avenue, 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 210 Robinwood Dr, 30721 706-313-1129 Cornerstone Family Church 1240 Dawnville Rd, 30721 706-259-8509 Dalton House Of Prayer 735 Beaverdale Rd NE, 30721 706-280-0263 Good Neighbors Church 910 South Thornton Ave, 30720 706-226-0846 Gospel Light Tabernacle 804 Sheridan Ave, 30721

Grace Fellowship Ministries 620 N Glenwood Ave 2&3, 30721 706-280-1375 River of Life Church of Dalton 2919 East Walnut Ave, 30721 706-965-6683 Saint James Overcoming Church 400 North Fredrick St, 30721 706-278-0319

Pentecostal

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

“W

by Heather Medley, LPC

hen Jesus saw her weeping, and the

of attunement, but my favorite is John 11. In this passage,

Jews who had come along with her also

Mary and Martha have sent for Jesus because their brother

weeping, he was deeply moved in spirit

Lazarus is sick and about to die. Jesus, knowing that He

and troubled” (John 11:33). Attunement is the word that

will raise Lazarus from the dead, does not hurry to the

psychologists use to describe the ability to “tune in to” or

sisters, and by the time he arrives, Lazarus is dead. Mary

recognize and engage another’s emotional state. It happens

and Martha are full of grief, and both greet Jesus with the

when someone makes space for another person’s feelings

words, “Lord, if you had been here my brother would not

and connects with their emotions without trying to correct

have died.”

or change how they are feeling.

Attunement is one of the cornerstones of healthy, successful relationships. It leaves a person feeling seen and cared for. It helps build trust and strengthen bonds.

We first learn how to attune from our primary caregivers in childhood. An attuned mother engages and responds to her baby’s cry, and as a result, the baby’s mirror neurons create pathways that allow the baby to one day grow up and attune to others. Isn’t that amazing?!

Attunement can look like this: A child begins crying because he does not want to put his toys up and go to bed.

A mother responds by tenderly making eye contact and

The way Jesus responds is amazing. He does not shame

saying, “It makes sense to me that you feel this way. It is

the women, He does not tell them they have no faith, and

hard to put things away when it is time to go to bed. I am

He does not dismiss their pain. Instead, John 11:33 says that

here with you, and it is okay to cry.” Sometimes, parents

when He saw Mary weeping, “he was deeply moved in

are afraid or too busy to make room for a child’s emotions,

spirit,” and later, in John 11:35, it says, “Jesus wept.” Jesus

but oddly enough, research has shown that feelings are

knew that He was minutes away from raising Lazarus from

more easily and quickly moved through once they are

the dead, yet He acknowledged the grief that the sisters

recognized and engaged with attunement.

experienced and engaged it with them. He attuned to them.

Here is another example: A spouse feels angry by something that happens at work and expresses their anger.

I am thankful for a God who attunes and who models for me what it looks like to attune to others.

hard. I can hear that you are angry. Thank you for sharing this with me.” In Scripture, Jesus often displays examples

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The other spouse responds by saying, “That sounds really Heather Medley is a licensed professional counselor, speaker, and published author. She loves neuroscience research papers, bargain shopping, and laughter. She resides with her delightful kiddos and steady husband.

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Advice From The Word

T

by Karen D. Jeffery

oday, we have all had many trials. When

Philippians 4:6-7: “Be careful for nothing; but

we have fears or anxieties, our natural

in every thing by prayer and supplication with

instinct is to gather them close and keep

Thanksgiving let your requests be made known

them hidden from the world. We can learn to

unto God. And the peace of God, which passeth

follow the plan the Lord has given us in His Word to help get through those times.

1 Peter 5:7: “Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.”

We feel we must carry them alone and not burden others with our cares. In this verse, however, Peter tells us not to carry our own cares but to cast, or throw, them onto the Lord. He wants our

all understanding, shall keep your hearts and

cares because He cares. God cares for us.

minds through Christ Jesus.”

The things that concern us concern Him,

This can give us assurance that the Lord will

and He would not have His children be

always be by our side. He promised He’d never

burdened by the anxieties of this world. It is

leave us.

interesting to note that this a command Peter gives us, not a suggestion.

It is not God’s will that His children be burdened with cares. He wants us to trust that He

Hebrews 13-5: “Let your manner of living be without covetousness, and be content with such things as ye have. For He hath said, ‘I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.’”

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is able and willing to handle our worries if we will

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Other People’s Chains

T

by Kristen West

urn your radio dial to any contemporary Christian

to a person still wrestling with their own fetters. It required

station these days and you’ll hear plenty of songs

God’s opening my eyes and helping me see that no one can

about chains and how God is a chain-breaker.

hinder my growth, my progress, or my obedience to Him

As we sing those songs, we tend to envision the

except me.

personal chains that God has broken from our own lives—addictions, habits, and strongholds.

But how often do we consider the impact of other people’s chains on us?

Living in a broken world, we are all subject to “chains”—toxic tendencies, wrong thinking, and generational shackles that get passed down to us. Invisible to the naked eye, the ramifications of these chains impact our thinking, decisions, and actions.

But they also have a ripple effect on those around us.

Many times, we get frustrated at our spouses, our

Every person we lock eyes with today has their own

parents, and our closest friends for not loving us, leading

chains. But here’s a lifesaving piece of advice: don’t let

us, or supporting us well, all the while not taking into

anyone else’s chains keep you from being faithful.

consideration the chains they have in their lives.

My first marriage was a perfect example of this as I

God has called us to be light-bearers, salt-shakers, and ambassadors on a mission for His Kingdom. Part of that

anticipated, expected, and waited on my husband to love

high calling is to walk in freedom ourselves so that we can,

and encourage me the way I thought he should. Yet the

in turn, help others find freedom from their chains as we

further into our marriage we got, the more my hopes and

introduce them to the only Chain-Breaker, Jesus.

expectations were dashed as what I longed for versus what I received were two totally different things.

I was discouraged more times than I can count and

“The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because He has anointed me to preach good news to the poor, He has sent me to proclaim freedom to the prisoners (those in chains)

heartbroken more days than I care to admit as my faith

and recovery of sight for the blind, to set the oppressed

seemed shackled to the way I was being treated. Yet the

free” (Luke 4:18).

simple truth was my husband never had his chains broken.

The result was that I was growing stagnant and unfruitful in my own walk with God as I hitched my hopes

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I was waiting for him to walk in a freedom he didn’t know.

Kristen West works at Rock Bridge Community Church with a heart for staff leadership, development, and care. She is a communicator with a passion to inspire, encourage, and challenge others in their daily walk with Christ. She writes and publishes weekly content on her blog at kristen-west.com.

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o, dear brothers and sisters, I have not

I felt sad and full of REGRET. I was not meeting my

achieved it, but I focus on this one thing;

son’s needs. During that time, well-meaning people added

Forgetting the past and looking forward to

to my pain, telling me I spent too many hours in the studio.

what lies ahead” (Philippians 3:13).

Setbacks happen. How we approach them can hold us

back or move us forward. Setbacks offer us an opportunity to learn more about ourselves and to understand better

My mother and sister helped me by attending to my children’s activities while I worked. Every event I missed reminded me that I was lacking as a parent.

Today, those prickly memories are dim. They no longer

God’s power working in us. He wants to help us, whether

hurt, but the regret surfaces occasionally. Relying on God’s

we are stuck in a setback today or chained to a past setback

promises helped me turn my parenting perspective around and understand myself better.

One morning, as I surrendered my thoughts to God, I remembered there is no condemnation for those who are in Christ. Through Philippians 3:13, I realized that it was time to move on. God used what I thought was a setback to create a setup with positive outcomes. Dance students often told me I helped them build their selfesteem. They learned how to express themselves through movement and appreciate the art of dance.

God’s plan for my earlier years positioned me to help many children to believe in themselves. And with a smile, I now include my children in

and filled with regret. God helped me resolve a setback

that group. They are independent, happy adults pursuing

and find closure to a struggle I carried as a single parent

their own dreams.

for years.

During my 40s, my dance and gymnastics business took

Regrets hold us captive to our limitations and imperfections. I have learned that we can never change what

every minute of the day, including weekends, to keep it

was; however, changing our perception of a setback can help

running. I had two young children and too often felt like a

us take a step forward to fulfill God’s plan for our lives.

failure as a mother. I thought I was doing my best to balance career and parenting until I found my 8-year-old son’s fill-

Take some quiet time to consider your setbacks and how they can be converted to setups for something positive.

read his first line: I wished I had more time with my Mother.

She is always at work.

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in-the-blank wish list school assignment. I gasped when I 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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or 60 years, Professional Pharmacy has been the

guidance and ensuring that you receive what you need

go-to pharmacy for many in Dalton and Whitfield

as soon as you need it.

County. Why? The answer is simple: superior

customer service and a focus on meeting your needs.

Professional Pharmacy is located at 1100 Burleyson

One way Professional Pharmacy meets the needs of its customers is by offering prescription delivery anywhere in the county. “Most chains don’t deliver,”

Rd. in Dalton, right across from the hospital and

said Jason. “They may mail out prescriptions, but we

surrounded by doctor’s offices and nursing homes.

hand-deliver them, and it’s same-day service if you

This helps serve the business’s large and loyal

call in by the delivery cutoff at 2 o’clock!” Delivery

customer base by being the most accessible healthcare

was a feature that mattered a lot during the pandemic,

professional to help “round out the healthcare

a time when many people were either quarantined

industry,” as president and pharmacy manager Jason

or unwilling to go shopping in town. Over time,

Sneed put it. Professional Pharmacy exists to make

Professional Pharmacy began offering curbside

your medical challenges as easy to solve as possible,

pickup as well. They stayed open full time during the

and they’ll be there for you, offering counseling and

pandemic without shutting down because Jason and

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his staff wanted to serve their customers. “We did social distancing and wore masks and gloves, but we continued business as usual. We didn’t want to not be here when someone needed us,” Jason said.

Professional Pharmacy also caters to its customers by being open all week long with extended hours, making it easier for you to fit a trip to the pharmacy into your schedule. “We’re open seven days a week, which is a plus,” said Jason.” “Most mom-and-pop pharmacies are only open, at most, six days a week with really short hours on the weekends, and we’re open a lot longer on the weekends. We’re open when you need us!” Their store hours are 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday–Friday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Sunday.

Another thing that separates Professional Pharmacy from other pharmacies, specifically the big chain pharmacies, is that they can save you a lot of time and money. Here’s what Jason had to say about it: “We make decisions and make changes and implement

Pharmacy will custom-make the medication to fit each

them immediately, while corporate organizations have

individual case. If the medicine you need only comes in

to get through a lot of red tape and [multiple] bosses

a specific strength and you need something different,

to get things done. We’re typically a lot faster than

they can help with that too. And if you’re throwing up

most chains, without as much wait time, and we use

and nauseous and you can’t keep medicine down, they

prescription robotics to help ensure the accuracy of

can recreate the medication as a suppository, a gel, or

our prescriptions.” This was key during the pandemic,

a topical cream so it’ll absorb through the skin and you

when companies had to make very tough decisions on

don’t have to take it by mouth. This is very important in

a daily basis regarding stock, availability, customer

veterinary medication, as Jason pointed out: “A lot of pets

accessibility, and pricing. Regarding the difference in

take human medication, but it may not [ordinarily] be

pricing, Jason said, “Our pricing is competitive; we

in a form or strength they can take.” The compounding

can save you $30–40 on certain drugs, we accept all

pharmacy takes what would normally be a major hurdle

insurance plans, and we help out with the paperwork

and removes it entirely from a patient’s path to wellness.

from the doctor’s offices for people’s medication.”

A unique way Professional Pharmacy helps make

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Some Things Never Change

by Nadolyn Lee

I

remember feeling very overwhelmed as a teenager.

Heavenly Father, I come before Your throne.

Grades, friends, pressures, and activities that came with

I am here to admit that I can’t do this alone.

even more obligations seemed to always be adding up.

God, I can barely look myself in the eyes.

Looking back, I almost feel guilty for feeling that way. I talk

I feel so much shame, I hear many lies.

to my own teens today and they feel the same way, but they

I fear, I doubt. My mind is full.

have much more reason to. Sports are all-consuming, grades

But even in the darkest nights I feel Your pull—

seem to feel “make or break” for their future, and I can

On my heart, on my life, on my mind.

hardly believe the difference of pressures in 2021 compared

Your plan is flawless. Your heart is so kind. Lord, I am

to the early ’90s. It’s like comparing apples to oranges.

facing a valley.

A lot has changed, to the point that sometimes I wonder

The enemy is striking—the trails, the lies, the hurt are too

if I am saying the right things to my teens. But the God

much for my liking.

who I counted on as a teen has not changed at all. He is

But You, my God, are limitless. I hurt and I’m broken, I

still just as faithful and just as present in the lives of young

must confess. Wash over me

people today. Nothing you are facing has blindsided Him

Like never before. Please remind me what I am here for.

or caught Him off guard. God knows your pressures, fears,

I’m insecure

and emotions. I was recently reminded of how I felt many

I’m weak

times as a teen when my 15-year-old niece, Julia, sent me

I’m flawed

this poem she wrote.

But my hope comes from you, my God. I can’t tell you that the demands placed upon you will get any less. In fact, they may get even more challenging in the years to come. But I can tell you it gets easier as God equips you to better handle all those demands. Maturing and staying grounded in God’s Word will put a lot of your roller coaster emotions in the rearview mirror.

As a teen, I disappointed God plenty of times, but He has never once disappointed me. At my weakest, His strength sustained me. When you are overwhelmed, a great place to turn to in Scripture is the Psalms. “You, Lord, are forgiving and good, abounding in love to all who call you. Hear my prayer, Lord; listen to my cry for mercy.

When I am in distress, I call to you, because you answer

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me” (Psalm 86:5-7).

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Nadolyn Lee is a graduate of Berry College with her Masters and Education Specialist Degree from LMU. She has taught elementary music for twenty-three years in the North Georgia area. Creator of ‘Dirt Road Believer’ YouTube Channel, Nadolyn produces Christian devotions every Tuesday and Thursday. She is an author, songwriter, and director for children’s musical theater in her community of Summerville, GA. She and her husband of eighteen years, Adam, have four teenage children. Nadolyn co-founded and runs the local chapter of Helping Hands Ending Hunger, INC that feeds hungry students and their families over the weekend.

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You Owe Me Nothing!

T

by Mario Miller

he world, society, or life owe me nothing. I say this to

revelation revealed to me, when Jesus died on that cross on

set you free. I say this to set your heart, your mind,

Golgotha’s hill, He gave forgiveness. If we would receive

and your conscious at liberty. You owe me nothing. I

His forgiveness, we too can give it to others. Why would He

have no expectations of you to be a certain way towards me.

give me something I did not earn nor deserve, but needed, only to

You could never give me what I need anyway. What I need

keep it for myself? I was forgiven to forgive others.

today is victory. For every day of my life, I want to live in

We need each other. I cannot become what I was created

such a way that makes people stand at attention and salute

to be without you. Imagine being in a rain forest and seeing

the efforts I choose to live for—freedom.

the most beautiful plants, trees, vines etc. Now imagine

My victory came on Calvary the day Christ said “Father forgive them for they no not what they do” (Luke 23:24). That

something disappears. Is the rain forest as beautiful? No, because it is simply not complete. Father God said to me,

was the day we became free; the day Christ died and rose again.

My reality of my freedom comes from His reality to forgive. So, I choose to live in what Christ obtained for me, not what I believe man should give me. This is my personal stance.

Christ has become the narrator of my life-story, all other narratives (from all other narrators) has been silenced. If it was not for Christ Jesus, where would I be? Christ before culture, not culture before Christ. I choose to take my rightful place in Christ. I am the righteousness of Christ. Christ gives me the gift of righteousness. Man did not give this to me and cannot take it away. What can you do to

each one of your cultures brings something unique and

a free person?

beautiful to each other. Father God gave us this uniqueness

The real enemy is not being identified. Like a puppet

and beauty. So, I say again, you owe me nothing. Everything I

on a string, we are sometimes being used and lured into

need has been given by my Heavenly Father Yahweh and I

the destruction of one another, instead of loving, honoring,

receive it and walk in it by faith. Blessings!

and blessing each other. I understand it is impossible forgiveness before you can give it to others. That is the

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to give what you do not have. You must first receive

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An Unpopular Message

J

by Brent Goodge

esus had been out of Nazareth for some time, but

don’t even realize we are “wretched, miserable, poor, blind,

He was finally back home. As Jesus entered the

and naked” (Revelation 3:17). Jesus’ entire message to the

synagogue that Sabbath, He was asked to read. He

church of Laodicea should be an embarrassment to all who

turned to one of Isaiah’s Messianic prophecies (Isaiah 61:1,

bear the Name of Christ (Revelation 3:14-22). Interestingly

2). But when He told His friends and neighbors that He

enough, the word Laodicea means “a people judged.”

was the Messiah, they turned on Him. His response? “No prophet is accepted in His own country” (Luke 4:16-30).

Why is a prophet never accepted in his own country?

Just maybe, it’s because we all want to believe that their

The Bible predicts that one more set of unpopular prophetic messages will go to the entire world before Jesus returns (Revelation 14:6-12). The very first of these is the same message, if not the same wording, as 2000 years ago.

messages of warning should be for “those people out there” instead of for God’s people. “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand” was the message given by John the Baptist as well as by Jesus (Matthew 3:2; Matthew 4:17). It was also the keynote address by Peter on the Day of Pentecost (Acts 2:38). Each of these messages was presented to God’s chosen people, the people who felt they had no need for repentance (Luke 15:7). For any prophet to boldly give this message to the religious leaders of Israel was unthinkable (John 3:5-10).

Are we willing to honestly ask ourselves if Christianity

“Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand” is restated

is any more likely to accept needed reproof today than

as “Fear God and give glory to Him, for the hour of His

God’s chosen people were 2000 years ago? Are we any less

judgment has come” (Revelation 14:7).

likely to condemn immorality and other evil “out there”

Jesus calls on the church that is judged, the church that

while ignoring sin cloaked in religion than the ancient Jews

is “wretched, miserable, poor, blind, and naked,” to deliver

were? Do we ever pretend that God didn’t mean what He

the final message of repentance in the judgment hour. Is

said in the third commandment that those who take His

it possible we aren’t giving the message because we aren’t

Name in vain will not be held guiltless (Exodus 3:7)? Do we

living the message?

truly hate the things Jesus hates, including sowing discord Even if we don’t want to admit we know the answer, Jesus loves us too much not to tell us. Jesus says His people

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among brethren (Proverbs 6:16-19)?

Brent Goodge lives in Whitfield County and desires to walk with Jesus, whatever conditions that might lead to.

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A Closed Book?

D

by Brent Goodge

o you ever get confused by all the theories about

Instead of trying to look around and guess what each

what apocalyptic prophecy is trying to tell us?

symbol represented, the Reformers simply looked through

If you walk into a Christian bookstore with 500

the Bible to see how those symbols were used or explained

available titles on the subject, it’s hard to imagine any two

in other passages. That doesn’t sound like an idea that

authors would understand the material the same way. The

should be revolutionary. It sounds pretty basic, actually.

old adage seems like it could be modified to apply here: “Three Christians, five opinions.”

Did Jesus intend it to be this way? It’s true that, at the time Daniel was written, the book was pronounced by the

For example, when Revelation 12:3-4 says that the dragon’s tail threw one-third of the stars of heaven to earth, the Reformers didn’t dig through the history books to find a massive meteor shower. They found in Revelation 12:9

angel as being sealed up “until the time of the end” (Daniel 12:4). But Jesus told His listeners to understand the Book of Daniel (Matthew 24:15). Some have erroneously claimed that Revelation was also sealed, but the words of Revelation itself declare the opposite (Revelation 22:10). In fact, the very name of the book, “The Revelation of Jesus Christ,” coupled with the blessings promised to those who read, hear, and keep the words of the book, make such an assumption impossible (Revelation 1:1-3).

Even so, with all the vastly divergent opinions about the meaning of Revelation, how can anyone possibly know whose

that the dragon was Satan and in Revelation 1:20 that stars

opinions might be anywhere close to accurate? Remember

represent angels. Using the Bible as its own interpreter, they

that Revelation is part of the Bible, which Jesus declared to

discovered that Satan’s fall from heaven included the fall of

be truth (John 17:17). And Jesus promised the Holy Spirit

about one-third of the host of heaven’s angels along with him.

would lead us into all truth (John 16:13).

Many Christians today would be surprised to learn

I’d like to challenge you to study the apocalyptic prophecies for yourself, allowing the Bible to interpret itself.

that the Reformers had generally consistent views on the

It’s not always easy. But Jesus promised you will be blessed.

apocalyptic prophecies of Daniel and Revelation. The

You don’t have to go it alone. The Ethiopian eunuch needed

divergence of denominational understandings began

help understanding how to study the Bible (Acts 8:30-31).

largely through the efforts of the Counter-Reformation. The

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Reformers came to similar conclusions because they used

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Kinsley’s Secret Stash

by Donald Cantrell

I

was finally able to get my first Covid-19 vaccination

Kinsley’s love language is gifts—it does not matter the

at a Walmart on East Brainard Road in Chattanooga.

size or the cost—and she just loves receiving gifts. So for

The day I was supposed to go ended up being a

her to use her money and spend it on people whom she

morn with black ice on the roads, so I rescheduled

does not even know warmed my heart.

Once again, I felt tears in my eyes and was

my appointment for later in the morning. Of course, I

wondering how I was going to walk into Walmart

was able to take my sidekick with me due to her

to get my vaccine with teary eyes. The world

school’s being on winter break.

needs more random acts of kindness. There

We made our way up I-75, turned onto the East Ridge exit, and passed by Parkridge

was a song many years ago that was sung by

East Women’s Hospital, where Kinsley was

Dionne Warwick that goes, “What the world

born in 2013. We talked about how tiny she

needs now is love, sweet love.” There is not

was at her birth and laughed a bit until we

enough love in this world, is there?

In the coming days, I will be helping

crossed the bridge that crossed over I-24.

Kinsley gather up some things to help

The bridge was under construction, so we had to stop, and as I looked around, I saw

out those homeless men and women.

lots of tents in the woods on the east side

Love is not a noun: it is a verb, it is an action, and we need more love in

of the road, and I told Kinsley what

action. I have been preaching and

those tents were all about.

pastoring since 1979, and I have

It was a very cold morning, the temperatures were in the mid-20s,

learned more from this 8-year-

and as I drove off, this is what I heard

old girl than I could have learned

from the back seat: “Poppy, next

from years in a seminary or a

time, we will bring my stash.” I asked

Bible college.

Do you have a “Secret Stash?”

her, “What do you mean, your secret stash?” She said, “You know, my

If you do, maybe you should look

secret stash of money; next time we

around and look with eyes of

come up here, we will bring it.” I was a

love, hoping you can find something

bit shocked and asked her again, “Why?”

or someone to use your “Secret Stash” on. Love is a verb, so put it into

She wanted to give it to the homeless

action. I know I will!

people. I was a bit surprised because she has a little “secret stash” of money, and it is her money. She did not ask me to wanted to spend her very own money.

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spend my money on the homeless; she

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What Does Your Contact Tracing Look Like?

C

by Virginia Piper

ontact tracing is a term we all now associate with the

for every kind of god the people chose to worship. Disease,

COVID-19 infection. It’s a strategy used by the medical

filth, and poverty surrounded Him. His purpose and

community to show the spread of the virus from an

mission wasn’t halted because of the circumstances He lived

infected person to others and then from those who have been

in. On the contrary, the circumstances were perfect for Him

exposed and infected on to others. It has the potential to be

to bring the hope we so desperately need. We must look at

endless. In the past year, we’ve seen this phenomenon go

our own lives and ask ourselves, have we have used this

through a population, impacting not only communities but

time in history, our circumstances, to benefit the Kingdom?

Or have we used this time of lockdown and quarantine as a welcome excuse to shelve our Bibles and cease praying?

Have we become lazy Christians?

If we wait until the perfect time to accomplish something great for God, then we will miss our chance to spread the Gospel. We have always lived in an imperfect world and always will. Jesus’ story is so remarkable not only because He brought our redemption but because He accomplished so much in a world just like ours—terribly fractured and broken.

Reading through the Scriptures, we can trace Jesus through the encounters He made. His encounters changed lives, from Lazarus and Mary Magdalene to the Twelve

states, countries, and then the entire world. Once it reaches

Disciples, Roman citizens, and beyond the borders of Israel.

mammoth proportions and infects literally thousands of

Their contacts and encounters exponentially multiplied,

people, the illness is referred to as a pandemic.

leading to millions of others down through the ages and to

Looking through a spiritual lens using the same contact

you and me. Much like how the coronavirus spreads, each

tracing concept, how many of us would be able to trace Jesus

encounter, in turn, takes the hope of the Gospel to others

through the encounters we make? The current situation we

where we can reach pandemic proportions for Christ.

are in doesn’t change the mission we are on. Our mission is to

What does your contact tracing show you? How many

work within our circumstances and share Jesus with others.

encounters for Christ have you made? Consider the impact

We are not called to practice à la carte Christianity, allowing

we could make if we would intentionally spread the Gospel

ourselves the option to pick and choose certain aspects of the

as this virus has spread.

Gospel and eliminating those facets that are not convenient When Jesus walked among us, His circumstances included a life spent under the tyranny of Roman rule.

Every street corner boasted multiple shops peddling idols

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due to the current state of affairs.

Virginia Piper, RN, BSN, M SpEd. From Air Force Med Tech to Registered Nurse, Virginia’s almost 30 years as a professional nurse has taken her from military to hospital to nursing home to insurance company. Her experience as an advocate in the disability community began when her son Andrew began struggling with his education and grew when her son George was born with Down Syndrome. Her advocacy led her to return to school to get her Masters in Special Education and continued with positions at LifeLine, Inc., the ARC of Hamilton County, and the ARC of Tennessee. Virginia has served on multiple local and state-wide boards through the years and continues to be one of LifeLine’s Parent Mentors. In 2018, based on her personal life experiences, Virginia combined her training experience and furniture refinishing hobby and began a ministry to women struggling to understand who they are in Christ. Ashes to Beauty is based on Isaiah 61:3. You can find more information about her ministry at Ashes to Beauty – Ministry of Renewal and Transformation.

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Becoming A Vessel of Honor

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by Michelle Montgomery

ecoming a vessel of honor for God is a wonderful

some for honorable use, some for dishonorable. Therefore,

thing, but it is something that takes great sacrifice

if anyone cleanses himself from what is dishonorable, he

in the life of the believer. When we were born

will be a vessel for honorable use, set apart as holy, useful

again, we were separated, or set apart, by God for God and His purposes.

In the Merriam-Webster Dictionary, the meaning of

to the master of the house, ready for every good work.”

In this Scripture, the great house is the body of Christ or the house of God. There are two types of vessels:

“set apart” is to keep or intend for a special purpose.

honorable and dishonorable. In verse 21, it says that if

Surely we know because of God’s Word that He has set

anyone cleanses himself from what is dishonorable, he will

us apart and His intentions are to use us for a special

be useful to the master.

purpose. I remember praying as a young Christian, “God, use me; don’t refuse me,” then in the latter part of my

The honorable and dishonorable are all part of the house of God, so they are all believers. What is the

Christian life, I prayed, “God, make me usable.”

We have been set apart by God, and now He wants us to be so hungry to be used by Him that we are willing to let go of anything that stands in the way, starting with impurities of the flesh.

2 Corinthians 7:1: “Since we have these promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from every defilement of body and spirit, bringing holiness to completion in the fear of God.” Many things defile our flesh.

A couple that I can think of that really are indulgences start with overeating and excessive television viewing. Something

difference? The honorable are those who refuse to hang

happens when we walk after the flesh. With what may

out with the dishonorable or complacent Christians, those

seem like a few harmless indulgences, we can open

who live after the flesh. The honorable ones choose to live

ourselves up to living out of control, as opposed to a Spirit-

a life walking after the Spirit of God and not after the flesh,

controlled life.

becoming a vessel of honor that is greatly used by God.

In 2 Timothy, Paul directs Timothy to a different type of cleansing.

2 Timothy 2:20-21: “Now in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and silver but also of wood and clay,

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You Need a Miracle

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by Matt Jensen

nsurprisingly, many have come doing “miracles” in Jesus’

From these three examples, Scripture shows the purpose of

name—He said it’d happen and what their end would be

Christ’s miracles is to reveal himself as the object of man’s faith. But

(Matthew 7:21-23). So, what does Scripture say about the

what about the miracles to follow: the miracles of Christ’s disciples?

point and purpose of miracles?

What is the point of miracles?

Apostolic Miracles After being commissioned by Christ to preach his message

“I am the bread of life.”

(Matthew 28:18-20; Luke 24:44-49), Acts implies that Jesus

How exciting it would be to see Jesus dividing two fish and

continued to “do and teach” through his Spirit-empowered

five loaves of bread among 5000 people (John 6:1-15)! Following

apostles (Acts 1:1; 10:38-39). Therefore, we should expect to find

Jesus for entertainment or free food would certainly be tempting,

the apostles doing the same things Jesus did—miracles—and teaching the same things Jesus taught about those miracles: that they point to Him. Of course, that’s what happens. Peter and John heal a crippled man (Acts 3:1-10), then preach the gospel (Acts 3:1126). Peter healed a man named Aeneas and the locals “turned to the Lord” (Acts 9:32-35). Peter raised Tabitha from the dead to life and “many believed in the Lord” (Acts 9:36-43). Paul, likewise, raised Eutychus from the dead in the context of preaching Christ (Acts 20:7-12; cf. 1 Corinthians 2:2).

Examples abound, but here’s the point: the apostles did many miracles (Acts 5:12-16) resulting in the faith of many— faith in Christ (Acts 5:14). Their doing of miracles coincides with Christ’s teaching about miracles—He is the point! If a “miracle” fails to show forth the glory, sovereignty, and power of King Jesus, it’s not a miracle from God. True miracles are Christian miracles.

and some did. Jesus rebuked them saying, “You are seeking me, not because you saw signs, but because you ate your fill of the loaves”

What is the purpose of miracles?

The point of miracles, Christ, leads us to the purpose of

(John 6:26). Others by faith saw the signs and what they pointed to,

miracles—repentance and faith in Christ. In other words, true miracles

namely, Jesus (John 6:14-15). Jesus explains this was his miracle’s

revealing Christ show us our need for and response to Christ!

entire point, saying, “I am the bread of life” (John 6:35).

As one dead in their sins and trespasses (Ephesians 2:1), you

“I am the light of the world.”

need the resurrection and the life. How miraculous is new birth

What if you witnessed a blind man see? Miraculous, huh?

(John 3:1-8)! As one blinded by Satan (2 Corinthians 4:4), you need

Jesus did just that (John 9:1-41) but didn’t want his disciples to

the light of the world. How miraculous is seeing Christ by faith

miss the point in all the excitement. “I am the light of the world,”

(John 14:19)! Even as a Christian, you need daily nourishment

he exclaims (John 9:5) – saying in effect, “I am what gives true sight

from the bread of life. Jesus offers spiritual life, sight, food, and

to your darkened eyes!” Jesus places himself in the center of this

bountifully more to “whoever believes in him” (John 3:16).

miracle too.

King Jesus offers amnesty and citizenship in His Kingdom

“I am the resurrection and the life.”

if you’ll bow to Him as your King (Psalm 2:12). How will you

A dead man resurrected caps all miracles, and Jesus did that

respond to King Jesus?

the man who raises the dead. But He again draws the attention to himself, saying, “I am the resurrection and the life” (John 11:25-26).

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too (John 11:1-44)! I don’t know about you, but I’m listening to Matt Jensen is a missionary from Reformation Baptist Church in Dalton, Georgia. He and his wife, Danielle, are preparing to move to Thailand soon with their son, Judah. They are also anticipating the birth of another son, Gabriel.

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Just Listen

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by Heather Tate

ow often do you allow yourself quiet time with

of the word restoration includes rest. In its original

God? I ​love to spend time in the Holy Bible; my

text, restoration is a means of healing or the renewal of

husband often thinks it's all I do. Honestly, I have

something lost. Explore examples of restoration in the Bible;

to be careful not to allow my daily task list to get in the

you will find stories of restoration throughout. Exploring

way of genuinely immersing myself in my quiet time. Time

the Bible can give us a better sense of how God restores us,

with God is a choice we must make a priority. If I fail to

even now!

focus on my time with God, I reduce His presence in my daily life. Even though I read the Bible, I've realized I don't

Time with God, time in the Word of God, is never wasted! Hope and healing are available for us now, through

always pause to listen for God's gentle guidance. I don't allow myself a lot of listening time with God. I get so busy with schedules and task lists that I too often rush through my quiet time. How can He guide me if I refuse to listen? It's time to restore quiet time with God! I've been reminded just to listen. The Scripture God has put on my heart comes from Zephaniah 3. I haven't spent a lot of time in the book of Zephaniah, but Zephaniah 3:17 was a verse in my journal this past week. I couldn't get the verse out of my head, and the phrase "Just listen" continued to plague my thoughts.

The entire book of Zephaniah is three chapters and about a 15-minute read. Its focus is a call to repentance

the words of the Holy Bible, if we take time to open it up

for the restoration of the tribe of Judah. The book tells of

and sit with it for a while. I am at a place where I am ready

the coming wrath of God for those who don't repent. The

for restoration and healing from the remnants of what our

book is humbling, but the last chapter brings hope from

culture and society offer. I want to base my faith on the

repentance that leads to the restoration of God's people.

Almighty Creator, not what I hear in this world. I want to

Just listen... four steps to devotion came to mind from the

listen to His words of wisdom that offer true restoration of

reading of this chapter:

the human spirit. Restoration can be yours too!

1. Rest in the Word.

As the thoughts surrounding "Just Listen" continue

2. Repent and turn to God.

to plague my mind, Zephaniah 3:17 (CSB) offers comfort

3. Rejoice in anticipation of His work in your life.

and restoration, stating, “The LORD your God is among

4. Allow God to Restore you.

you, a warrior who saves. He will rejoice over you with

Restoration is something I think many of us need right

gladness. He will be quiet in His love. He will delight in

now. Restoration from feelings of loss, rejection, guilt,

you with singing.”

Christ; Christ provides healing. Thank goodness we serve a God who specializes in restoration! I love that the beginning

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The Power in the Music

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by Lisa Waters

’ll ask you these questions: Ever feel like you can’t pray?

Ever feel like your joy has been stolen?

But THEN…you listen to a good gospel song. Maybe

you have heard the song many times before, but at that particular moment it reaches deep into your heart and feeds your soul! At that moment it’s just what you needed to hear.

Music lifts us. It carries us through so many stages in our life. It can bring us to tears or make us want to get up and dance. Sometimes a song will touch me to my core and all I can do is praise Jesus—thanking Him for all He has done.

Lately, I have learned the difference between happiness

and joy. Happiness is fleeting—it comes and goes, but JOY! Joy is something that dwells deep within us that only God can truly give. No matter our circumstances, that joy can help us make it through. The same is true with music.

Sometimes we just need to soak it all in, allowing it to envelop us in the sweetest way.

You may wonder why I’m speaking of joy in the midst of writing about music. It’s because I will always believe that music brings us joy. God gives songwriters joy in their hearts. He gives them lyrics or a sweet melody. When they are obedient and follow His divine guidance, that’s when something special happens with a song. I believe that if a song touches my heart so deeply, then it surely will touch others as well. It’s like it’s bursting out of my heart to share!

Growing up, I had always been told I couldn’t carry a tune in a bucket. This made me very shy about singing,

What had just happened? I look back on that morning

especially in front of people. I had often wondered why

and know that it was my obedience to God in sharing that

I would have this passion for music if I couldn’t play or

song that touched others. They didn’t seem to perceive my

sing. I’m sure you can understand that it was all I could do

nervousness, nor did they care about my off-key notes. God

to finally bring myself to join the choir at my little country

spoke to them through the song the same way He had done

church, although deep in my heart I wanted to sing!

when He first gave it to the songwriter.

Some years later, a certain song had touched my heart

When you find joy in a lyric of a song you’ve heard a

so much that I felt it simply had to come out. I sang that

thousand times, sing the song yourself or simply share it

song with everything I had in me. I felt every word leave my

with someone. Just know and remember this—God is the

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