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by Dr. Bobby Sneed
One of the greatest assurances we have as believers in our Lord is that HE is sovereign over all. What does it mean to be sovereign? God is the supreme authority with power over everyone and everything. All of Heaven and earth are subjugated to HIM which means that everything that happens (and all that never occurs) is in agreement with HIS plan and HIS will for all of us! Therefore, HE is the ultimate provider and sustainer of our lives and all that exists in our daily walk (every circumstance) is by HIS divine plan! Psalm 115:3 NKJV says, “But our God is in heaven; He does whatever He pleases,” which sums it up nicely.
for us all to agree that God is indeed sovereign! But do we trust in His sovereignty? Scripture tells us in Romans 8 that all things work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to HIS purpose. Yet, we often doubt the Lord and even become disgruntled when our expectations are not matched by the circumstances in which we find ourselves. If God is truly sovereign and we believe HIM, then we must realize daily that HE is in control and we should trust HIM right where we are in whatever we find ourselves immersed.
Nevertheless, Scripture is robust in describing the sovereignty of God so let’s consider a few more passages. Psalm 135:6 states that the Lord does whatever HE pleases in Heaven and in earth and in the seas and all the deep places, while Psalm 103:19 says the Lord has established His throne and He rules over all. Job 42:2 NKJV reminds us, “I know that You can do everything, And that no purpose of Yours can be withheld from You” and in Colossians chapter one, we find all things created both visible and invisible were created by HIM and for HIM. So it would be prudent
To do anything less than trust the Lord completely is to be disobedient and rebellious in our attitude toward HIM! In other words, when we do not trust the Lord we are actively sinning against HIM by not living in the confidence of HIS sovereignty. Recall that God told us in Hebrews 13:5 NKJV, “I will never leave you nor forsake you” which is always and especially true even when we feel left out and all alone. So do you remember the question; do you trust in HIS sovereignty? If we are to walk by faith and not by sight, we must trust HIM completely. Will we understand everything and enjoy every circumstance of our daily walk? Absolutely not! But the good news is we don’t have to. All we are commanded to do is continue in faithful obedience and trust in HIS sovereignty! So it really comes down to this, do you trust HIM? I pray that you trust HIM more after reading this encouragement from the truth of HIS Word. May God bless you, dear reader, with abundant faith and tremendous courage in every circumstance as you trust in our God’s sovereignty!
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etirement might seem like a long way off, especially if you’re in your 30s or 40s, but the truth is, the earlier you start planning, the more financially secure your future will be. Hughes Retirement Group understands that planning for retirement is a personal journey, and we are here to help guide you every step of the way. I’m Lindsey, and I’m excited to talk about the importance of retirement planning, especially because it’s something my family knows firsthand. My parents, Rick and Wendy Hughes, founded Hughes Retirement Group with the mission of helping families prepare for a secure financial future.
Before we dive into how to plan for retirement, I want to share a personal story that highlights why it’s so important to plan for the unexpected. I was born three months early and weighed just 1 lb. 7 oz. Doctors were very concerned, and many predicted I would face severe complications. It was a long, difficult journey, but by the grace of God, I’m here today, having defied the odds. From the very beginning, God had a plan for my life, and His hand was upon me through every struggle and triumph. This experience reminds me that life is unpredictable—things don’t always go according to our plans, but God’s plan is always greater. It’s a reminder that preparation, faith, and trust in His guidance can help us navigate the uncertainties of life, including financial planning for the future.
My brother, Granger, and I are at different stages, but we both understand the importance of planning early. In your 30s and 40s, you’re still in a prime position to grow your retirement savings, and we want to show you why that’s so important.
Why Start Planning for Retirement in Your 30s and 40s?
1. The Power of Compound Interest
The earlier you start saving, the more your money can grow over time. Compound interest essentially means
that the money you invest now will earn interest, and that interest will continue to grow as it compounds. Even small contributions in your 30s can have a significant impact on your retirement funds by the time you’re ready to retire.
2. Setting Goals for the Future
By planning now, you have time to figure out exactly what kind of retirement lifestyle you want and set realistic goals. Whether it’s traveling the world or simply enjoying a more relaxed pace of life, knowing what you want helps you determine how much you need to save and where to invest.
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Life can be unpredictable, but starting early gives you room to adjust your retirement plan as your circumstances change. Whether you’re building a family, changing careers, or navigating unexpected expenses, having a solid retirement strategy in place can help you adapt.
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by Dr. Rob Debelak
613 Old Testament laws...infractions are potentially endless. The most famous laws are Sinai’s Ten Commandments and examples of failure to follow them abound. In Eden, a single prohibition existed (Genesis 2:1517), and it was broken (3:1-7), setting an avalanche of tragic consequences in motion.
Like Father
Deceived into doubting God’s instruction, the first human pair paid more attention to the words of a serpent. Eating themselves out of house and home, creation was altered in a moment. Lost was the tender stewarding of creatures, abundant resources, and peaceful fellowship. Sin exacted heavy tribute
as their relationship with God, each other, and with themselves suffered. Evicted from Eden, life outside the garden was fraught with pain, tension, and hard work to make a living (3:16-19).
Years of struggle ended in death.
Like Son(s)
Two sons were born (4:1-2), each reflecting on Adam’s vocational traits. Abel’s pastoral inclination recalled Adam’s pre-fall care for animals (2:19-20). Cain was a man of the soil (4:1). Farming was noble work, but the labor required was associated with his father’s penalty. Together, these boys were a portrait of the first man – a man who had a choice.
Each sacrificed (4:3-4). The elder offered from his field; the younger from his flocks. Forbidden fruit, a self-devised covering of leaves, and hiding among the foliage (Genesis 2-3) were negative reminders in Cain’s bloodless gift of vegetation. Abel’s offering, however, (prophetically) kept God’s (anticipated) remedy for sin central in his worship. His was a
sacrifice where the life of one is laid down for another, retelling God’s silent provision of an acceptable covering (3.21).
Both acts of worship are scrutinized against God’s example. God gazed approvingly at Abel’s offering (4:4) but not Cain’s (4:5). Despite each (potentially) offering their best, obedience was preferred (1 Samuel 15:22). There would be no acceptance without obedience and no obedience without humility.
Cain became angry. God calls Cain to turn from ill behavior, and like Adam, he is given a choice for life with a warning of death (4:6–7). The hope of repentance promises acceptance; pursuing the wrong decision courts disaster. Cain faces the temptation to sin, unaware that the threat crouches as a beast lying in wait, ready to pounce and devour a victim (4:7).
Unwilling to humbly follow God’s example, Cain arrogantly preferred to re-define the terms of devotion – the same error of his parents in the garden. Ironically, he would not offer life from the flock, but he would take the life of his brother.
Sadly, Cain succumbed to his enemy. The loss of both sons (4:8-16) recast the life events of their father in themes of death and banishment.
The craftiness of a serpent in the garden stood behind the enticement to undermine God’s counsel. Tactically, the enemy gained a foothold by skepticism and redefining God’s command. The adversary’s dart of doubt hit its mark. In Cain’s struggle, evil lurks like the strategic maneuvering of a ferocious predator. Ignoring God’s offer, Cain loved his anger more than life. Opening the door to sin, the stalking beast moved in for the kill.
Centuries later, Peter unmasks this hunter as a ravenous lion pursuing prey (1 Peter 5:8) and John unveils him as a great red dragon persecuting Messiah’s people (Revelation 12:3). The metaphors are flexible, but evil’s intent remains the same.
The threat persists, but the child of God is not defenseless! God’s praiseworthy sacrifice and eternal Word still conquer this foe (Revelation 12:11). Victory or defeat? You choose.
by Candyce Carden
Why does the wind chime’s song stir my heart so?
Or the brown leaf, left behind by time, as to the ground it flows?
Could it be, both borne on the wind, bond me to the Spirit within?
On a lukewarm day in early spring, I survey my back porch. Summer’s flowers are now dead stalks in their pots—ugly skeletons of their former glory.
I’ll remove them to plant new ones, but first, the tinkling poetry of my wind chime requires a listen. I sink into a dusty-cushioned chair to ponder its melody. The wind is gentle today, and it plays a tender love song. While I listen, the wind frees a brown leaf, and I track its dance as it glides toward greening grass—a reminder of fall’s recent past.
I see God’s hand at work; I hear Him in the wind chime’s song. My hope soars on the breeze, and I offer praise for the sheer magic of the season . “He makes the wind his messengers” (Psalm 104:4 NIV).
Scripture often employs the imagery of wind to describe the Holy Spirit’s activity, power, and
The
is ruach , meaning spirit or breath, conveying the ideas of life, God’s creative and sustaining power, and divine presence.
“The wind blows wherever it pleases. You hear its sound, but you cannot tell where it comes from or where it is going. So it is with everyone born of the Spirit” (John 3:8 NIV). This passage uses wind to represent the Holy Spirit’s mysterious work during spiritual rebirth.
My sole intent was to work that day, but I walked out on my deck. Instead, the Spirit worked in me. He called me to grow still, to listen, to rest with Him.
Let’s allow God’s beautiful creation to remind us to attend to the Spirit’s voice. As the Earth springs to life once again, let’s also awaken. Let’s awaken to God’s glory, His presence, love, and power, and to perceiving His direction in our lives.
by Jan Merop
This is a story retold from John 6:1-13 (with a hint of poetic license).
Iskidded to a halt in front of my mother and stuttered out, “Pl.. please can I fo..follow the crowd to the meadows? They are fo… following Jesus.”
By the way she looked at me, I could tell she was about to say, “No, Micah!” So I kept pleading.
I had become fascinated with the new Teacher. I knew if my mom didn’t have several other little ones to care for, she may have come along with me.
Finally she said, “Promise me that you won’t wander and will stay with the people of our town?”
‘Y..es! Y..es!” I stammered.
Before she could change her mind, I quickly took the basket of five small barley loaves and two fish mom had packed for me and, blowing her a kiss, I was off.
I could hear the voice of the great Teacher at a distance as my friends and I reached the remote place where the crowd had gathered. We wiggled our way through the crowd till we sat close enough to almost touch Him.
“I’ve ne…never been in such a huge crowd before, have you?” I asked my friends. Shaking their heads no, we poked and elbowed each other in excitement.
One by one, people pressed in till they stood in front of Jesus. Right before my eyes, I saw a lame person leap in the air and run back to his friends. A blind child led by the hand, looked into the face of Jesus and reached to touch her Healer. Astonished, I couldn’t speak as a lump of emotion lodged in my throat.
But, more was still to come…and I had no idea that I would get caught up in it.
I heard the crowd murmuring that they were hungry. My own growling stomach agreed! But it w disciples that really got my attention. Jesus asked, “Where can we buy bread to feed all these people?”
Philip looked at Jesus and said, “Even if we worked for months, we wouldn’t have enough money to feed them!”
My eyes swept over the crowd and I knew the situation was impossible. So, I opened my small
meal. But, just as I was ready to take a bite, I was pulled into a moment I will never, ever forget.
One of Jesus’ disciples, Andrew, pointed to me and said, “There’s a young boy here with five barley loaves and two fish. But what good is that with this huge crowd?”
Now it seemed slow motion took over as Andrew drew me up and brought me to Jesus. Instinctively, I placed my small snack into Jesus’ hands and watched Him look up to heaven and pray thanking God for the bread and later for the fish.
My heart swelled with wonder and wide-eyed adoration as I realized that my tiny offering in the hands of the Master had miraculously multiplied to feed over 5,000 people. Bread and fish never tasted so good; nor would I ever forget the touch of Jesus on me as the basket passed from my hands to His.
At home, I couldn’t sit still as I retold what I had experienced. “And, not only that, He had twelve baskets left over!” Story after story spilled out like a waterfall. And never did a stutter leave my lips.
“God can do anything, you know – far more than you could ever imagine or guess or request in your wildest dreams!” (He is the God of much more than we can ask or think). Ephesians 3: 20, The Message Micah learned this truth from God’s Word first hand.
God loves children! They possess enthusiasm, energy, wonder, excitement and trust. When that energy is channeled into positive activities that please God, much can be accomplished.
Stay close to God like branches cling to a vine, and He will help you bear much fruit, so much more than you can do on your own.
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The Bible is full of wisdom, and guidance for everything that we encounter or do in life. We may not always like or agree with what we see or hear, but the wisdom is there, nonetheless. In Ephesians 5 Paul introduces us to how to live a Spirit-guided relationship as husband and wife. We live in a day and time where divorce is at an all-time high. Roughly 42% of all marriages end in divorce. So, relying on the guidance of God's word to lead our lives and marriages can help us to become stronger and more mature in our marriages.
We are called to submit to one another as we do to Christ. Here is our first step. If we have not submitted our lives to Christ then we first must start there. By doing this, Christ will lead us to do the following: Wives are called to submit to their husbands as they do to the Lord. The husband is the head of the family just like Christ is the head of the church. Notice it says, “as Christ is the church.” This does not mean husbands are called to dominate, rule over, or have a dictatorship over their wives. Husbands are to lead as Christ leads.
Husbands are called to love their wives as Christ loves the church. This does not mean we only love when we get sex, food, or whatever dominating task that we use to dictate. I will love you as long as you (fill in the blank). It means we love with all our hearts and that we live a life in Christ that guides and leads our marriages. We are called to love our wives as our bodies. If we as husbands struggle to love ourselves, we must sit down at the foot of the cross and allow ourselves to be cleansed so we can love unconditionally.
We are called to leave our mothers and fathers and to live a life united as one. This does not mean that we cannot ask for advice. What it means is that we live a life of three. Husband, wife, and Spirit all rolled into one cord. We live a life joined as one man and one woman.
These verses in Ephesians 5:21-31 go against everything we see in this world today. We live in a culture where we are taught from the very beginning
of life looking out for ourselves is king. However, God’s word tells us, leads us, and encourages us to treat our marriages as Christ does the church. Is it easy? NO. Does it take constant work? YES. However, it can be done. Doing life together is not always easy, but it is rewarding, and allowing God’s blueprint to guide us is priceless.
While I have written this from a husband’s perspective, we are called to do our part in marriage. While some will agree with what has been said and others will not, it is Biblical and the word of God leads us to live and treat each other as Christ does the church and each one of us.
by Melissa Clayton
Mark 11:12-24
“Jesus replied to them, “Have faith in God, I assure you, if anyone says to this mountain be lifted up and thrown into the sea, and does not doubt in his heart, but believes and what he says will happen, it will be done for him.”
There are so many scriptures in the Bible that talk about the strength of your faith, even if it’s a little bit, as long as it’s pure, then you can move mountains. It doesn’t say we have to be perfect. We can do things like Christ, but only if we truly believe can we have that power. Can we ask for anything even though we say we know Christ? No, He wants us to ask according to His will. He has a perfect plan for us, and when our hearts seek to find out what that plan is, we have that power because our thinking is aligned with God‘s thinking. There was a moment in my adult life that I just couldn’t take any more. I’ve spent my life fighting obstacles, whether it was growing up in a violent non-Christian home, failed
marriages, or believing I was a failure as a single parent. I tried to manage a business and take care of my children, only to feel like a failure when hard times hit. It's hard to see the blessings when the enemy is pounding you! The only one I could ever trust was the Lord. He had been good to me, and I knew that, but often I would forget.
I’ve always figured out a way to survive, to make more money, to take care of my kids. Then came the moment when I felt helpless and defeated. I cried out and I reminded Him that He said in His Word that if I believed in Him, we could move mountains.
After depending on Him all my life, I WANTED TO MOVE A MOUNTAIN because He said in the Scripture that we could. I wanted to hear from God. At that moment, I needed a miracle. Why weren't my situations being resolved? I did not know what to do! Then…. I heard Him.
It’s not something I can explain. He spoke to my heart, “I hear you and now that you have no way to handle the
situation, you realize that I AM your Lord and I AM your Father and you are my child. I want to bless you because I love you. Now, you will see that mountain move.”
An amazing sense of peace overcame me. I believed something was going to happen.
A few days later, a person walked into my life and offered assistance. I knew the person was sent from the Lord. That day and for the next year, things began to happen that I only saw in movies. Prayers were being answered. My life was being put back together. I had doubted that I was ever special in the Lord’s eyes, but in my moment of despair and helplessness, He reached out and showed me His love. He heard me.
Through that time, I realized He was also molding me. He showed me that I had been so stubborn and prideful. That's all I knew: how to survive and not ask for help. He revealed to me that I did not show my appreciation for the things and the blessings that I had received throughout my life. I actually had a hard time accepting His help during this time.
You can know that He loves to help. He loves that you need Him, just like a true parent should. If you have never
experienced that kind of love, then it’s hard to accept. It’s hard to trust. But He is like no other. He is the example of what a father's love should be. We tend to look at the Lord as if He were like our earthly parents, but it’s just the opposite, and I finally understood.
The enemy works on those things he wants you to focus on. He kept reminding me that I was tough and I could handle things myself, that I didn’t need to bother God for anything. In my despair, I realized I can do nothing without Christ. Even though He was in me, I did not believe I could move mountains. Sometimes our mountains have to be transformed. Dependency on the Lord moves mountains. Knowing that your faith in the one and only God and in Jesus Christ, His son, and by the power and strength of His Holy Spirit, you can move mountains. The results are life-changing!
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by Karen Jeffery
Long ago, a man with an infirmity since birth had been lying at the gate of the Pool of Bethesda for over 38 years. Despite his prolonged presence, he had been consistently overlooked due to his condition. However, when Jesus visited the pool that day, the man shared his story with Him, and this encounter became one of the many remarkable miracles recorded in St. John chapter 5, verses 1-20.
This event took place in Jerusalem, near the Sheep Gate, where a pool with five porches was located. The pool was a gathering place for people suffering from various ailments,
and initially, he replied that he did not know, as he had lost sight of Jesus in the crowd. When the Jews asked again, the man revealed that it was Jesus who had healed him. This led the Jews to seek out Jesus, intending to persecute Him for breaking the Sabbath law.
Later, Jesus found the man in the temple and advised him, “You are made whole; sin no more, lest a worse thing come upon you.” The Jews continued to seek Jesus, intending to persecute Him for His actions on the Sabbath.
When they found Jesus, He explained that He was doing the Father's work, just as the Father worked. The Jews accused Jesus of making Himself equal to God, but He responded, “Verily, verily, I say unto you, the Son can do nothing of himself, but what he sees the Father do: for what things soever he does, these also does the Son likewise” (Verse 19). Jesus continued, “For the Father loves the Son, and shows him all things that himself does: and he will show him greater works than these, that you may marvel” (Verse 20). He also stated, “For as the Father raises up the dead and quickens them; even so the Son quickens whom he will” (Verse 21).
including blindness, lameness, and paralysis. They would wait for the water to be stirred, believing that this would bring healing to those who entered the pool first. According to verse 4, an angel of the Lord would periodically descend and trouble the waters, and whoever entered the pool first, with faith, would be healed of their disease.
On this particular day, a man who had been lying there for years needed healing but was unable to enter the pool on his own. When Jesus passed by, the man called out for help, and Jesus, seeing the man's faith, told him to take up his bed and walk. Immediately, the man was healed and able to walk, and he departed as Jesus had instructed.
This miracle occurred on the Sabbath day, which made it a contentious issue, as healing was prohibited on this day. The Jews questioned the man about who had healed him,
This remarkable story highlights the man's unwavering faith in Jesus, which led to his healing. His faith alone had made him whole, and he was able to start a new life, free from his affliction. As stated in Hebrews 11:1 KJV, “Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.”
With faith, we can witness remarkable events, just like the man in this story. By believing in Jesus, we can overcome challenges and experience miracles. There are many more remarkable stories about Jesus' miracles and teachings, which can be found in the Bible. By placing our faith in Him, we can receive guidance, healing, and salvation.
I am grateful to be saved and look forward to Jesus' return, when He will take His children home with Him.
by Garrett Nudd
Igrew up the oldest of three boys, and after 40-plus years, I’m still the oldest. When we were teens, we worked at Rolling Hills Golf Course in Cleveland. We picked range balls, washed golf carts, mowed greens and tees, changed pins, and pretty much anything else that needed to be done.
It can get hot on the golf course, especially during the peak summer months. One year during spring break— in anticipation of the upcoming summer—at our boss’s request, my brothers and I volunteered to build small houselike structures to hold the water coolers that would sit at key locations around the course.
We sketched out our plan, showed our boss, and gave him a budget proposal. My brother, Brandon and I borrowed the golf course owner’s pick-up truck and headed to the local building supply and lumber yard.
We carefully selected our materials. Several 2x2s for the corners, 2x4s for the roof peak, cedar siding for the sides and the roof, hinges so the back door would swing open, and plenty of nails and screws.
After getting our supplies, we loaded up our boss’s truck. We were excited and optimistic as we headed back to the maintenance barn at the golf course, where our creativity and craftsmanship would be on full display.
I carefully pulled out of the parking lot and turned right at the light onto 22nd Street next to the on-ramp to I-75. And as I did, we heard a loud woosh followed by an even louder crashing sound. I frantically looked in the rearview mirror, and to my horror, our stack of lumber lay scattered in the intersection behind us like a pile of pick-up sticks! In our excitement to begin construction, I had forgotten to close the tailgate and secure our load.
Cars were swerving and honking, and I immediately pulled over to the side of the road and turned on the emergency flashers. Have you ever noticed how hard it is to find your emergency flashers when you actually need them? Well, you should try finding them in someone else’s vehicle when you’ve just dropped a load of lumber in the middle of the street! Yikes!
Mere seconds later, a car pulled in behind us, and out popped our grandfather. As a realtor, he spent a lot of time in his car driving around town, so he just happened to be driving by. He had no idea it was us. I guess he just felt sorry for the person in the pick-up truck whose cargo was scattered throughout the intersection, so he stopped to help.
When he saw it was Brandon and me, he laughed and laughed while helping us reload our lumber into the truck and close the tailgate.
Years later, and as an adult, I’ve realized that sometimes we lose our grip and life goes spilling into the intersection. It can be discouraging, awkward, embarrassing, and sometimes downright devastating.
But God says, “When you call on me, I will listen. When you search for me, I will restore you” (Jeremiah 29:12-14).
Is God your first call? Do you talk to Him daily? Do you ask Him for protection, guidance, patience, wisdom, and discernment? Is He on your speed dial or list of iPhone favorites?
I used to think God was always watching, waiting for us to mess up. But now I know He’s watching because He’s ready to help, eager to provide us with everything we need, just when we need it.
When we come to an intersection and everything we’re carrying goes spilling across the road, God pulls in behind us and helps pick things up.
Celebrate Father’s Day in time for National Fudge Day on June 16, 2025, with a simple and delicious Chocolate Fudge recipe. This easy-to-make treat requires just a few ingredients and minimal effort, making it perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth or sharing with friends and family. Dad will want some too!
• 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
• 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
• ¼ cup unsalted butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• A pinch of salt
• Optional toppings: chopped nuts, sea salt, or sprinkles
1. Prepare the Pan:
• Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper or aluminum foil, leaving some overhang on the sides for easy removal. Lightly grease the lining with cooking spray or a bit of butter.
2. Melt the Ingredients:
• In a medium saucepan, combine the semisweet chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk, and unsalted butter. Place over medium heat, stirring constantly until the mixture is smooth and fully melted. Be careful not to let it burn.
3. Add Vanilla and Salt:
• R emove the saucepan from heat. Stir in the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt. Mix well to combine all the flavors.
4. Pour and Set:
• Pour the fudge mixture into the prepared baking pan. Use a spatula to spread it evenly and smooth the top.
5. Add Toppings (Optional):
• If desired, sprinkle your choice of toppings over the top of the fudge while it is still soft. Press them gently into the surface.
6. Chill:
• Refrigerate the fudge for at least 2 hours, or until it is firm and set.
7. Cut and Serve:
• Once the fudge is set, lift it out of the pan using the parchment or foil overhang. Cut into small squares or rectangles. Serve and enjoy!
Tips for Success:
• For a richer flavor, you can use high-quality chocolate chips or even a mix of milk and dark chocolate.
• If you prefer a different flavor, you can stir in ingredients like crushed peppermint, dried fruit, or toffee bits before chilling.
by Jamie Hill
Lord, show me who You are.
I need to understand.
See, my life has been scarred And I heard You have a master plan.
Whatever You will give, I’ll whole-heartedly receive, Because if You have the world in Your hands, You can surely take care of me.
Lord, show me who You are. I want to abide in Your Word. Teach me Your ways, And for You, I’ll humbly serve.
Lord, show me who You are
So I may gladly proclaim: Tell the world of Your goodness, And say, “Oh, how excellent is Thy name!”
Thank you, Lord. Our living’s not in vain.
by Jennifer Govea
As a runner, there are several things to take into account before stepping out the door including dressing properly based on the season, getting your playlist ready, stretching, and of course, checking the weather. During the summer months in Georgia, however, there is no way around the fact that it is going to be hot, which means that you just have to get over it and get out there anyway. Running in high temperatures can also slow you down, but there are cooler parts of the day when you don’t feel like your skin is melting and you are breathing in hot, humid air. Early morning and early evening are optimal times to be outdoors when doing something as rigorous as running, but going even between 5 pm and 8 pm can prove to be a challenge since temperatures don’t generally drop until after sunset. But running after dark isn’t wise, so that leaves us then with the only option of running in the morning. What’s a girl to do who doesn’t like to get up early?
You may think that running at 7:11 am is early enough, but not on June 30, 2019. I was training for a marathon and set a goal of running 14 miles that day, which meant that I would be under the baking sun for two hours, 23 minutes and 46 seconds. Running that long generates heat anyway in addition to the rising thermometer reaching a maximum of 91.2 degrees a little later that day.
My mom was a media specialist at my middle school. On her office desk was a sign that read, “Poor planning on your part does not constitute an emergency on my part.” So true, so true. Actually stepping out the door takes mental fortitude, knowing you are going to be physically engaged for so long. Besides making sure your phone, headphones, and watch are charged, there is a checklist of eating properly the night before, applying sunscreen the day of, putting on double socks (to reduce blisters), sunglasses, hat, fanny pack, ice in the water bottle, packing a granola bar or gel pack, and then you can begin, which leads me to the heart of this article.
Even though I should have left the house earlier that day to take advantage of cooler temperatures, God was there. He provided “wonderful times of refreshment” 1 on a scorching morning. And He did it in creative ways! There I was, running up Cleveland Highway on a sunny day, and there would be a cluster of trees to provide shade. Or I would run by a small creek or pond where it was naturally cooler. Then a big tractor trailer would fly
by me ushering in a nice breeze. Or, as in the picture here, God would send some cloud coverage to cool me off and screen me from the sun’s searing rays.
Those examples remind me that even when I make the wrong decision, God doesn’t just leave me hanging to fend for myself. He loves me so much that He still helps me despite my poor judgment. Of course there are consequences for being foolish, and His provision doesn’t give me an excuse to continue being unwise. He wants the best for me always 2 and provides multiple opportunities for me to make better choices by turning back to him. He is Jehovah-Jireh. The LORD provides. 3
1 Acts 3:19-20
2 Jeremiah 29:11, John 10:10
3 Genesis 22:14
by Thomas Morrison
How do you define what health is? I mean, if you were asked, how would you answer? Are people healthy if they do not feel sick?
Consider Joe (I'm making this up but you'll be able to identify). He has felt in reasonably good health his whole life of 65 years. He hasn't had his health checked or been to a doctor in over 10 years. But this year, his wife Margaret convinced him to go. After all, they are retired now. “Let's go for a tune up,” she said. The doctor said she was fine, but Joe had developed elevated blood sugars, high cholesterol, hypertension, and a problem with his colon. Shortly thereafter Joe is rolled into surgery to have cancer removed from part of his colon. He never really recovers and three months later Joe dies from problems that could have been prevented had he been more proactive about his health. Now, I ask you, was Joe really healthy?
What about Chris? Chris is a triathlete. He is totally dedicated to his sport running, biking, and swimming miles every week. His handsome face and winning smile are matched only by his lean and tan physique. His latest checkup showed he is in every way physically healthy. Unfortunately, his commitment to his training has been so total that he has often had to miss his children's school events, and his wife finally became so fed up with his lack of attention that she left him. Is Chris healthy?
Or how about Linda? Her husband has Parkinson's and in the last several years her physical health seems to have taken a downturn. Arthritis pain has flared up and she has had a couple of operations, including a hip replacement. Nevertheless, she always has a smile and an encouraging word. Rather than being slowed down by her operation, aches, and pains, she seems to be doing more than ever. She's a volunteer in her community and a helper at her church. Is Linda healthy?
I hope my examples help you to reaffirm that we, as humans, are truly fearfully and wonderfully made. Health is not simply a physical commodity, it is much broader than that. Here is how the World Health Organization (WHO)
defined it in their 1998 constitution: A dynamic state of complete physical, mental, spiritual and social well being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity. Since it is dynamic, health is subject to change, and that should bring great hope. Since it includes every part of us,it means our health is more than diet and/or exercise. It also includes our mental state. Are you optimistic or depressed? Are you able to see the
good in people and bring it out, or are you always cynical and negative? Remember, people are dynamic—subject to change. The quality of time you spend with family, with friends, or with God is perhaps the greatest measure of your personal well-being and health. And how skilled you are at handling those relationships positively will affect the satisfaction of your heart more than anything else.
I want you to think today about the quality and satisfaction of your life. What do you like, what do you wish could be different? As you consider the physical, mental, and relational areas of your life, are you really healthy, or are there areas that need work?
We’ve been through a lot in the last few years and most of us need to reclaim some of our health in these areas. You cannot change your destination overnight, but you can change your direction overnight.
by Mary Catherine Rogers
There's a story growing in my backyard.
Many sweet chapters have filled up the pages of my heart. It's one that l recite over and over. The story begins at “once upon a time, long ago.” It started in the heart of a young boy who liked to climb the trees in his grandpa's backyard.
The boy especially liked the apple trees, where at the top of a tree he would find a sweet reward for his efforts. Because the young boy had good memories of growing up watching his grandpa plow his garden and prune his trees, it stirred in him a desire to do the same. When the boy became a man, he took a wife, raised a family, bought some land and built a house. But, long before the house was built he began planning what he would grow in his garden. His newly acquired land was dense and looked more like a jungle than residential property. Still, he moved ahead unshaken. He worked hard with determination. He stayed tenacious in working his property. With persistence, faith, and hard work, he saw it all take shape. He dug in his heels and set his heart to planting. There was no doubt he would see the fruit of his labor.
It was slow progress. Seasons came and went with much hard work logged. There were days of exhaustion. But, he never gave up. Finally, one lone apple tree began to grow. At first it was small and frail, but with time and tender care from the man, it grew strong and produced sweet apples. After some time, a flourishing vegetable garden grew just a few feet away from the apple tree. Soon, beautiful flowers, irises, roses, azaleas, and lilies were added to adorn the property. The little house, at last, became a home.
I learned a lot from that good man. For thirty years, l saw faith in action, and God's love flowed from him. He was my inspiration. The night he died, so unexpectedly, he had been reading his Bible while highlighting Scriptures that were close to his heart.
I look out upon that apple tree. It languishes now. There is no skilled caretaker to tend to it. All of its sweet
offerings have long been devoured by rabbits and squirrels. It produces only sweet memories. But the story doesn't end there. For my husband planted seeds not only in the ground, but in the hearts of his wife and children, children who have now grown into adults who remain rooted in the truth of God's word. This story continues in the lives of those whom he loved and who still love him. It continues in every bountiful harvest, which began with a mustard seed of faith.
I am reminded that Jesus is likened to an earthly gardener. He longs to see us grow and flourish. Tenderly, He pours into us great love and all that we need to be fruitful. We must continue to feed daily in His presence if we are to grow and be fruitful for His Kingdom. For without Him, we would languish and die. As the adage goes, “Whatever we feed grows and what we starve dies.” In Christ, we have abundant life.
After my husband died, I found many chapters highlighted in his well-worn Bible. Among them was this Scripture: “I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me, you can do nothing” (John 15:5 NIV).
by Donald Cantrell
This July I will be 65 years old, which is stunning to me in many ways. When I was in my 20s, it seemed like reaching 40 was an achievement. But now, I am thinking that making it to my 80s is not really so far away. It is amazing how our perspective on life changes, especially as we age.
As I grow older, looking back is nostalgic, as I have many fond memories of growing up in Murray County. Seemingly, I have forgotten the rigors of life, as I grasp hold of the “good old days.” It seems as if every generation has the ability to look back upon those days as grand and good.
I will never forget being around 12 years old and we lived across from “The Pines” motel, which is where Edna’s is located now. I asked them if I could work there and wash dishes after school and surprisingly, they let me, which was awesome, at least for a little while.
Things were going well until it stormed one night, and I had to walk home in the dark, much less in the midst of the thundering and the lightning. I was afraid until one of the workers told me something I have never forgotten, he said, “Son, as long as you hear the thunder and see the lightning, all is okay.”
I mulled over his words as I eagerly made my way home, soon retiring from the job, because I didn’t want to play with fate, feeling lucky that I saw every bolt of lightning that night and heard every clap of thunder. I saw
no reason to go through that again, so that was the end of this youngster washing dishes.
Some of my fondest memories were going to my cousin’s house, especially in the summer and staying with them. I did not know it at the time, but part of my time there was to help work on the farm. But it was not so much like work, as it was hurry and let’s get this done, so we can have some fun.
It was awesome spending time on that farm, as we drove that old hand crank tractor all over the place and if we had to go on the highway, we drove the old red pickup truck, that had a hole in the floorboard. I would spend weeks and weeks with my cousin, as we would work, before heading to the creek to swim or to the mountains to fish, but we were never bored.
One of the things that we had to do day in and day out was to work inside their chicken house, which was not automated, not at all. One day, we were cleaning the house out as we were getting ready for the next batch of chickens, and my cousin threw some fine dust in my face. To this day, I think that was as close as I have ever come to dying. Isn’t it amazing that we look back and remember the good ole days so vividly?
Ecclesiastes 5:19 KJV, “Every man also to whom God hath given riches and wealth, and hath given him power to eat thereof, and to take his portion, and to rejoice in his labour; this [is] the gift of God.”
Ecclesiastes 5:20 KJV, “For he shall not much remember the days of his life; because God answereth [him] in the joy of his heart.”
We don’t remember the bad days of life because the good days are so wonderful!
Assembly of God
Christian Fellowship Assembly
3656 Chattanooga Road, 30755
706-280-7594
The Sanctuary 515 Reed Rd NW, 30720 706-270-2088
The Healing Center Church 515 Reed Road, 30720 706-229-9456
Baptist
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
Good Samaritan Baptist Church 3137 Cleveland Rd, 30721
706-259-7239
Gospelway Baptist Church
336 Jupiter Cir, 30721
706-278-1424
Grace Baptist Church
2049 Lower Kings Bridge Rd, 30721
706-537-6884
Harmony Baptist Church
187 Lower Dawnville Rd, 30721
706-226-5521
Harvest Baptist Church
3986 Cleveland Hwy, 30721
706-694-8951
Hill Crest Baptist Church
1901 Cityview St, 30720
706-279-1267
Hopewell Baptist Church
3527 Airport Rd, 30721
706-226-5987
Kinsey Drive Baptist Church 2626 Kinsey Drive,30720
706-277-3505
Lakeshore Park Baptist Church 12 Crescent St, 30720
706-275-6050
Liberty Baptist Church 506 South Pentz St, 30720
706-226-5535
Lindsey Memorial Baptist
706-673-7650
3503 Lindsey Memorial Rd.
Rocky Face, Ga. 30740
Macedonia Baptist Church
1355 Dawnville Rd NE, 30721
706-259-9220
Maple Grove Baptist Church
347 Maple Grove Rd, 30721
706-483-6300
McFarland Hill Baptist Church
307 Brickyard Rd, 30721
706-277-5521
Mount Rachel Baptist Church
332 Haig Mill Lake Rd, 30720
706-278-5192
Mount Ridge Baptist Church
1401 M L King, Jr. Blvd, 30721
706-278-0335
New Hope Baptist Church
900 Roan St, 30721
706-226-2093
New Hope Baptist Church
706-673-8050
2105 Tunnel Hill-Varnell Road
Tunnel Hill, GA 30755
New Life Baptist Church
2620 Old Grade Rd, 30721
Northwest Georgia Baptist Church
222 North Pentz St, 30720
706-463-3490
Olivia Baptist Church
1817 Guy St, 30720
706-278-3507
Pine Grove Baptist Church
4004 Airport Road, 30721
706-264-8630
Poplar Springs Baptist Church
897 Poplar Springs Rd, 30720
706-259-8727
Reformation Baptist Church
244 N. Hamilton St, 30720
706-314-8711
Rocky Face Baptist Church
1544 Rocky Face Railroad St, 30740
706- 226-5751
Salem Baptist Church
1448 Pleasant Grove Dr, 30721
706-259-7045
South Dalton Baptist Church
498 Lakemont Drive, 30720
706-278-4946
Shiloh Baptist Church
2014 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, 30721 706-226-5981
Temple Baptist Church 2310 South Dixie Hwy, 30720
706-226-6785
Tunnel Hill First Baptist Church 706-673-2085
202 South Cherry Street Tunnel Hill, GA 30755
Valley Baptist Church
2907 Old Rome, 30720
Welcome Hill Baptist Church 2772 E Welcome Hill Circle, 30721 706-278-0368
Whitfield Baptist Church 2134 Dug Gap Rd, 30721
706-278-6776
Bible
Fellowship Bible Church 2044 Dug Gap Rd, 30720 706-278-6269
Catholic
Saint Joseph’s Catholic Church 968 Haig Mill Lake Rd, 30720 706-278-3107
Christian
First Christian Church 1506 Dug Gap Rd, 30720
706-278-7244
Church of Christ
Central Church of Christ
515 N. Tibbs Rd, 30720 706-278-8051
Riverbend Church of Christ 2218 S Riverbend Rd, 30721 706-226-0819
Church of God
Church of God of Union Assembly 2311 South Dixie Rd, 30720 706-275-0510
City View Church of God 3688 Chatsworth Hwy, 30721 706-226-6686
Crosspointe 2681 Underwood Street 30721 706-278-2649
Lifegate Church
2744 Cleveland Highway, 30721 706-259-0016
Valley Brook Church of God 1474 Mineral Springs Rd, 30720 706-279-3296
Community
Church on the Hill
1035 Abutment Rd, 30721 706-278-9208
Community Fellowship Church 409 North Fredrick St, 30721 706-278-3204
Freedom Community Church 908 Elk Street, 30720 706-463-2690
The River Community Church 2410 Cleveland Hwy, Suite 112, 30721 678-314-7994
Rock Bridge Community Church 121 W Crawford St, 30720
Episcopal
Saint Mark’s Episcopal Church 901 West Emory St, 30720
706-278-8857
Jehovah’s Witnesses
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses 1309 Applewood Drive, 30720 706-529-0192
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses 1817 Dug Gap Rd, 30720 706-270-0156
Latter-day
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 610 Shugart Rd, 30720 706-278-5295
Lutheran
Christ the King Lutheran Church 623 S Thornton Ave, 30720 706-278-3979
Methodist
Bethel AME Church 620 Spring Street, 30720 706-226-2714
Bethel Methodist Church 123 Bethel Church Rd, 30721 706-278-3309
Dalton First UMC 500 South Thornton Ave, 30720 706-278-8494
Fairview Church 1735 Riverbend Rd, 30721 706-996-5057
Five Springs Methodist Church 2823 Five Springs Rd, 30720 706-277-3928
Mineral Springs UMC 4079 Airport Road, 30721 706-517-0200
Mt. Vernon UMC 597 Lafayette Road Rocky Face, GA 30740 706-673-4667
New Haven UMC 4040 South Dixie Highway, 30721 706-217-1879
Pleasant Grove Methodist 2701 Cleveland Highway, 30721 706-259-3141
Trinity UMC 901 Veterans Dr, 30721 706-278-4042
Varnell Church
3485 Highway 2 Cohutta, 30710 706-694-8023
Wesley Chapel UMC 808 Jamestown CT, 30721 706-270-2331
First Church of the Nazarene 2325 Chattanooga Rd, 30720 706-278-8428
Grace Church of the Nazarene 1111 Nelson St, 30721 706-278-1171
Non-Denominational
Abundant Life Bible Church 901 Chester Road, 30721 706-270-9733
Bridging the Gap Ministries
514 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, 30721
706-277-7575
Relentless Worship Center
210 Robinwood Dr, 30721
706-313-1129
Dalton House Of Prayer
897 College Dr, Conference Rm 3, 30720
706-915-6545
Dawnville Community Church 1409 Dawnville Rd NE, 30721
706-259-5342
Good Neighbors Church 910 South Thornton Ave, 30720
706-226-0846
Gospel Light Tabernacle
804 Sheridan Ave, 30721
Grace Fellowship Ministries 620 N Glenwood Ave 2&3, 30721 706-280-1375
Northwest Christian Fellowship
272 Main St, Varnell, GA 30756
706-694-9830
River of Life Church of Dalton 2919 East Walnut Ave, 30721
706-965-6683
Saint James Overcoming Church 400 North Fredrick St, 30721
706-278-0319
Tunnel Hill Community Church
706-673-4022
121 North Varnell Road Tunnel Hill, GA 30755
Pentecostal
Iglesia de Dios Pentecostal Fuente de Agua Viva 1007 Underwood St, 30721
706-278-4963
La Senda Antigua
308 East Matilda St, 30720
706-270-8826
True Gospel Pentecostal Church 109 South Henderson St, 30721
706-278-5696
Shadow Ridge Worship Center 122 Wheat Drive Varnell, GA 30721
706-280-4546
Presbyterian
ChristChurch Presbyterian 510 South Tibbs Rd, 30720
706-529-2911
First Presbyterian Church 101 S. Selvidge St, 30720 706-278-8161
Grace Presbyterian Church
2107 Threadmill Rd, 30720
706-226-6344
Salvationalist
Salvation Army 1109 N. Thornton Ave, 30722
706-278-3966
Seventh Day Adventist 3 Angels Hispanic SDA
701 E Morris St, 30721
706-618-1182
Dalton Hispanic SDA 112 W Long St, 30720
706-275-0523
Dalton SDA Church
300 South Tibbs Rd, 30720 706-226-2166
Baptist
Blue Ridge Primitive Baptist Church
706-517-9849
134 Hyden Tyler Road
Chatsworth, GA 30705 US
Calvary Baptist Church
706-695-7747
Highway 225 North
Chatsworth, GA 30705 US
Center Hill Baptist Church
706-695-7988
65 Berry Bennett Road
Chatsworth, GA 30705 US
Cisco Baptist Church
706-695-9270
Highway 411 North
Chatsworth, GA 30705 US
Cool Springs Baptist Church
4330 Holly Creek Cool Springs Road
Chatsworth, GA 30705 US
Fellowship Baptist Church
706-695-2626
4396 Highway 52
Chatsworth, GA 30705 US First Baptist Church
706-695-2112
121 West Market Street
Chatsworth, GA 30705 US
Flat Branch Baptist Church
706-695-2663
3443 Highway 286
Chatsworth, GA 30705 US Free Hope Baptist Church
706-695-3717
4176 Highway 76
Chatsworth, GA 30705 US
Holly Creek Baptist Church
706-695-8522
422 Holly Creek
Chatsworth, GA 30705 US
Liberty Baptist Church
4221 US-76, Chatsworth, GA 30705 US
Little Consauga Baptist Church
706-517-5733
1100 Sugar Creek
Chatsworth, GA 30705 US
Maranatha Baptist Church
706-695-6330
Highway 225 South
Chatsworth, GA 30705 US Mount Pisgah Baptist Church
706-517-8944
2309 Old Highway 411
Chatsworth, GA 30705 US
New Hope Baptist Church
706-517-3089
1273 New Hope Road
Chatsworth, GA 30705 US
New Prospect Baptist Church
706-629-9521
7629 Highway 225
Chatsworth, GA 30705 US
Old Fashion Baptist Church
706-695-5420
885 Ben Adams Road
Chatsworth, GA 30705 US
Open Air Ministries
706-386-484
1058 Mtn Crest Dr.
Chatsworth, GA 30705 US
Prayer Baptist Church
706-624-9216
10859 Hwy. 225 South
Chatsworth, GA 30705 US
Shinning Light Baptist Church
706-517-1739
801 North 5th Avenue
Chatsworth, GA 30705 US
Smyrna Baptist Church
706-695-5815
1913 Smyrna Church Road
Chatsworth, GA 30705 US
Spring Place Baptist Church
706-695-5532
441 Highway 225 South
Chatsworth, GA 30705 US
Total Praise Baptist Church
706-695-6441
1461 Greeson Bend Rd, Chatsworth, GA 30705 US
Zion Hill Baptist Church
706-517-5913
Highway 225 North
Chatsworth, GA 30705 US Bible
Grace Bible Church
2599 Leonard Bridge Rd.
Chatsworth, GA 30705 US Church of Christ
Woodhaven Church of Christ
706-847-7400
508 West Peachtree Street
Chatsworth, GA 30705 US
Church of God
Chatsworth Church of God
706-695-9388
Highway 411 South
Chatsworth, GA 30705 US
Central Community Church
706-695-4242
60 Pine Hills Drive
Chatsworth, GA 30705
Spring Place Church of God
706-695-8000
717 Tibbs Bridge Road
Chatsworth, GA 30705 US
Full Gospel
Faith Worship Center
706-695-6866
189 Hyden Tyler Road
Chatsworth GA 30705
House Of Prayer
616 Jenkins Road
Chatsworth, GA 30705 US
Methodist
Casey Springs
7250 Chastworth Highway South
Chastworth, GA 30705
Center Valley Methodist Church
706-971-4646
5394 Highway 225 North
Chatsworth, GA 30705 US
First Methodist Church
706-695-3211
107 W Cherokee Street
Chatsworth, GA 30705 US
Fullers Chapel UMC
2144 Fuller’s Chapel Rd
Chatsworth, GA 30705 US
Spring Place UMC
706-695-5143
Po Box 248
Chatsworth, GA 30705 US
Non-Denominational
Smyrna Gospel Tabernacle
784 Smyrna Church Road
Chatsworth, GA 30705
The Church of God of the Union Assembly at Chatsworth, GA
706-695-7335
Highway 52 Alternate
Chatsworth, GA 30705 US
Liberty Tabernacle
706-517-3140
2196 Smyrna Church Road
Chatsworth, GA 30705 US
Living Word Christian Fellowship
706-695-5005
960 Cherokee Drive
Chatsworth, GA 30705 US
New Beginnings Ministries
706-695-6067
646 Floodtown Road
Chatsworth, GA 30705 US
North Gate Church
706-548-4967
7727 Highway 225 South
Chatsworth, GA 30755 US Tabernacle of Praise
706-517-0377
1435 Leonard Bridge Road
Chatsworth, GA 30705 US Wings Of Faith Ministries 706-695-1527
1122 North Holly Drive
Chatsworth, GA 30705 US Pentecostal
Victory Tabernacle 706-517-1458
355 Ellijay Street
Chatsworth, GA 30705 US
A Place to Worship 706-517-8568
259 Old Landfill Rd
Chatsworth, GA 30705 US
Presbyterian Sumach Presbyterian Church 706-695-4773
2089 Sumach Church
Chatsworth, GA 30705 US
Seventh Day Adventist Hispanic Adventist Church of Chatsworth 706-264-4299
88 North Park Drive
Chatsworth, GA 30705 US
Seventh-Day Adventist Church 706-517-5124
1115 Highway 52
Chatsworth, GA 30705 US
We believe when people are equipped, motivated, and passionately engaged in living out their faith in Jesus Christ they have the potential to be world changers.
Our mission is to bring people into a dynamic relationship with Jesus Christ—a relationship that empowers them to see how God can work through individual personalities, situations, and talents. Christ was an activist, He did not neglect the needs of the people as He brought His message. We strive to encourage everyone to look more like Christ by reaching outside of themselves to serve the needs of others—at home, at school, in communities, and across the world.
Who: Our writers range from pastors, professors, and professional writers to stay at home moms and dads, business professionals, and others who have a desire to reach out to people through words of encouragement.
What: We believe that it is important to laugh together, praise each other, encourage one another, and to everyone, or from woman to woman, or man to man. We love to share recipes and family traditions as well. We ask that articles be kept to a 500 word maximum. We’d love to hear from you!
Where: Please send submissions to articles.goodnews@gmail.com
Why: Because God has not intended for us to just survive. We believe that we are intended to reach out to love and encourage each other. God has brought each of us through tough times, blessed us, and made the “impossible” possible. Let’s, together, share the love of Jesus Christ.
