Gò0dNew s
Fill your life with more living .
Overcoming cancer gave Jaime a new outlook on life. But it was support from friends, family, coworkers and strangers that made her feel the most alive. In the toughest times, Jaime rediscovered all the good around her, and all the hope left to be found.
About Us
WRITERS
Antonio Bravo
April Engstrom
Bill Silvers
Chaplain Filip Brunner
Courtney Fox
Dr. Bobby Sneed
Dr. Rob Debelak
Earl Brackin
Garrett Nudd
Granger Hughes
Jan Merop
Karen JefferyKaren JefferySALES
Matthew Ruckman goodnewstn@gmail.com 423-503-1410
DESIGNERS
Riley Evans art.goodnews@gmail.com
Caleb Prytherch art.goodnews@gmail.com
PHOTOGRAPHER
Paula Knipp 423-310-4207
EDITOR/ARTICLE COORDINATOR
Sandra Gilmore articles.goodnews@gmail.com
PUBLISHER
Matthew and Bethany Ruckman goodnewstn@gmail.com 423-503-1410
OFFICE
423-790-5378
WEBSITE goodnewscm.com issuu.com/goodnewsdalton
SOCIAL MEDIA
f GoodNews Dalton
Hello Friends,
We want to take a moment to tell you who we are and what we are about. Our names are Matt and Bethany Ruckman and we have six beautiful children, Brendon, Kailey, Andrew, Leah Jean, Emma, and Cooper. We live in Cleveland, Tennessee, and love what this town has to offer! We have started GoodNews Christian Magazine because we feel that when God, family, and community are combined, lives will be changed.
GoodNews Christian Magazine is a complimentary, Christian lifestyle publication. You can find us throughout the community in retail establishments, churches, restaurants, and more. Our magazine opens the door for Christians to work together to grow and strengthen our community through relevant editorial and effective advertising.
GoodNews Christian Magazine is written by men and women in the community who love and serve the Lord. Our hearts are open and willing to be used by God to reach out to the community to spread the GoodNews!
Disclaimer
All of the content in the GoodNews Christian Magazine is for general information and/or use. Such contents does not constitute advice and should not be relied upon in making (or refraining from making) a decision. Any specific advice or replies to queries in any part of the magazine is the personal opinion of such experts/ consultants/persons and is not subscribed to by GoodNews Christian Magazine. The information in GoodNews Christian Magazine is provided on an “AS IS” basis, and all warranties, expressed or implied of any kind, regarding any matter pertaining to any information, advice or replies are disclaimed and excluded. We reserve the right to refuse any advertisement or article we deem inappropriate.
John Norman, MD
Specializing In:
Arthroscopic Surgery; Joint Replacements of the Knee and Hip; Surgical & Nonsurgical Treatment of General Orthopedic Conditions, Sports Related Injuries & Pediatric Injuries
Jim Lashley, MD
Fellowship Trained in Orthopedic
Spine Surgery
Specializing In:
Surgical & Nonsurgical Treatment of Injuries to the Back, Neck & Spine; Surgical & Nonsurgical Treatment of General Orthopedic Conditions & Sports Related Injuries
Mitch Frix, MD
Fellowship Trained in Sports Medicine & Arthroscopic Surgery
Specializing In:
Arthroscopic Surgery;
Joint Replacements of the Shoulder & Knee; Surgical & Nonsurgical Treatment of Sports Related Injuries
Nick Reed, MD
Fellowship Trained in Sports Medicine & Arthroscopic Surgery
Specializing In:
Arthroscopic Surgery of the Hip, Knee, & Shoulder
Joint Replacements of the Shoulder
Surgical & Nonsurgical Treatment of Sports Related Injuries
Mike Wilson, MD
Specializing In:
Arthroscopic Surgery;
Joint Replacements of the Knee and Hip;
Surgical & Nonsurgical Treatment of General Orthopedic Conditions & Sports Related Injuries
D.J. Goss, DO
Fellowship Trained in Orthopedic Foot & Ankle Surgery
Specializing In:
Arthroscopic Surgery of the Foot & Ankle; Joint Replacements of the Foot & Ankle; Surgical & Nonsurgical Treatment of Sports Related Injuries of the Foot & Ankle
Grateful for
PRECISION MEDICINE. EXPERT SUPPORT. RIGHT HERE.
When Dalton resident Dana Easley was diagnosed with stage 4 ovarian cancer, her world changed overnight. With six rounds of chemotherapy and a hysterectomy ahead, she leaned on her faith, her family, and the compassionate care she found at Peeples Cancer Institute.
Her care team, including Lisa Duhaime, MD, and oncology nurse practitioners Kim Bailey and Jaime Pesl, guided her through six rounds of chemotherapy before she could undergo a hysterectomy. Mrs. Easley says, “They listen, and they care. They don’t mind spending time with you. The whole staff is very caring.”
To help protect her hair during treatment, she chose to use the Paxman cold cap system. “It worked for me, and I did not lose all my hair,” she shares. She also connected with Boggs Boutique, where cosmetologist Stacey Gibson provided both practical and emotional support, helping her with makeup and hair care. “I love Stacey—she’s a lifesaver.”
This spring, Mrs. Easley rang the ceremonial bell at PCI after her scans showed no cancer. She continues on oral medication and a monthly infusion to help prevent recurrence.
She finds joy in the kitchen, cooking daily and sharing homemade meals with neighbors, family and friends. She encourages others in similar situations to keep a positive outlook. She said, “surrounding yourself with positive people is important. Cards from friends make a big difference. It’s easy when you surround yourself with positive people. I just embrace every minute.”
With access to advanced treatments—including precision medicine, Phase III clinical trials with Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University, and the only ACR-Accredited Radiation Oncology Center within 50 miles of Chattanooga—we are here, grateful to walk beside patients who inspire us through their strength and healing.
the Pastor’s
Immutable God
by Dr. Bobby Sneed
In a world where it seems everything is constantly changing with some things being for the better and others for the worse, it is great to know there is One Who remains constant. Hebrews 13:8 says, “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever.” Our immutable (incapable of changing) God is perfect and holy which means He can not change for the better, implying previous imperfection, and He can not change for the worse, signifying He would no longer be perfect. In Malachi 3:6 God says, “For I the Lord do not change.” The point of discussing His immutability today however, is not to discuss all the profound and logical reasoning of this undeniable attribute but rather to understand how this impacts you today and your future.
If we review the Old Testament, we will find many occasions of God’s wrath and righteous judgment on sinful people, including His chosen people the Israelites. He judged with a flood, famines, pestilence, and fire just to mention a few. Ecclesiastes 12:14 states, “For God will bring every work into judgment, including every secret thing, whether good or evil.” Some might say, “well that is the Old Testament God,” but keep in mind that HE never changes. A future day is coming when He will judge all!
nearer when all will appear before Him for judgement. God’s Word clearly attests that Jesus has both the power to save and to judge which is affirmed in James 4:12.
Getting to the point, the world may be changing at a breakneck pace but our God has not, nor will He ever change. His truth endures and His promises are forever regardless of what the world may embrace. Jesus alone has
the power to save, if one will call upon Him for salvation (Romans 10:9, 13). Jesus alone has all power (Matthew 28:18) to both judge and condemn if not found in Him.
Some look to the New Testament and declare that Jesus came to love and to save, which perfectly aligns with what Jesus said in John 3:17, “For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world through Him might be saved.” Or John 12:47b, “for I did not come to judge the world but to save the world.” All of this is perfectly true, and praise God we live in this current day of grace, but remember He does not change and a day draws
Dear friend, if you are a believer in our Lord Jesus take comfort that He doesn’t change and His goodness endures forever, but if you know Him not, be warned that a day of judgement comes and “every knee will bow and every tongue will confess that He is Lord.” My prayer is that you know Jesus today!
Dr. Bobby Sneed is the pastor of Deep Springs Baptist Church. His greatest desire is that all will experience the peace, hope and love of the Father made possible by faith in the Son, Jesus Christ.
ABridging the Long-Term Care Cost Gap
Money Matters Granger Hughes with
Driven by a passion to educate, inform and prepare future retirees, Mr. Hughes works with his father to help provide educational opportunities for clients as well as others in the community. He feels a responsibility to help inform those who may otherwise not be aware of strategies, changes, and opportunities available to them when it comes to their financial well-being.
s Americans live longer and healthcare costs continue to rise, long-term care planning has become one of the most important parts of retirement preparation. Many retirees worry about what would happen if they needed help later in life with things like home healthcare, assisted living, or nursing home care. The challenge is that long-term care can be extremely expensive and can quickly drain retirement savings if there is no plan in place.
One strategy growing in popularity is a long-term care “bridge” approach that is designed to help people create significantly more long-term care protection from money they already have saved. Instead of simply leaving money sitting in a savings account or CD earning minimal interest, this strategy helps “leverage” those dollars into a larger pool of money that can be used for qualifying long-term care expenses.
A simple way to think about it is this: instead of your money only working one time for you, the strategy may allow it to work multiple times harder. In many cases, every $1 repositioned into the strategy can potentially create approximately $3 available for long-term care benefits over time, depending on age, health, and policy structure. That means someone repositioning $100,000 could potentially create access to roughly $300,000 or more in long-term care protection.
For many retirees, that concept is much easier to understand than traditional long-term care insurance. Rather than paying monthly premiums into a policy you may never use, this approach allows clients to reposition existing assets they already own. The money still belongs to
them, but it is now structured in a way that can multiply the amount available if long-term care is ever needed.
This can help provide peace of mind for families who worry about losing a lifetime of savings to healthcare costs later in retirement. If care is needed, the leveraged benefit can help cover expenses such as in-home care, assisted living, or nursing services. If care is never needed, beneficiaries may still receive remaining value through the policy structure, depending on the contract terms.
Another reason many retirees like this strategy is simplicity. People often hear terms like “long-term care planning” and immediately assume it is complicated or expensive. The bridge concept simplifies the conversation by focusing on one core idea: using a portion of your existing money to potentially create a much larger safety net for future healthcare expenses.
Long-term care planning is not only about protecting money. It is about protecting independence, reducing stress on family members, and helping retirees maintain more control over their future. Without a plan, healthcare costs can place emotional and financial strain on loved ones during already difficult times.
This type of strategy may not be right for everyone, but for many retirees it offers an easy-to-understand solution that combines leverage, protection, and flexibility into one retirement planning strategy. By starting the conversation early, families may have more opportunities to protect both their assets and their quality of life in retirement.
I Love That Song
by Chaplain Filip Brunner
The world of music is as diverse in sounds as it is in the messages it brings to our ears. There are a myriad of styles of music to choose from. But what does that mean for the believer in Christ?
Forgive me, but I tend to be a purist when it comes to the message. The Bible makes it clear that the Word of God is to be handled with a certain respect and decorum.
Making a living is important. Everyone who is able needs to work in order to make a living. Herein lies the rub. When I wrote my first book, the question, “Will this sell?” was on my mind. On the one hand, I wanted it to be used of God. On the other hand, we had bills to pay. The music industry is not any different.
There seems to be an influx of what some would call “campfire songs.” These are songs that are fun to listen to but have very little in the way of Biblical teaching or doctrinal potency. They will most likely sell.
On the opposite side of the musical spectrum are the boring old hymns. Even those can be filled with ideologies extraneous to Biblical soundness. But for the most part, hymns are rich in sound doctrine. So where is the bridge we are looking for? No pun intended.
I am not sure there needs to be a bridge. What is needed is called due diligence. Play the music you enjoy, and
make sure the lyrics are not only based in the Word of God, but sound and in the correct context. Write the words first, and then write the music around them. Pray over the work. Ask for the Holy Spirit to give you clarity as you write. Ask for potency within the framework of Biblical excellence.
“Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might; for there is no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom, in the grave, whither thou goest” (Ecclesiastes 9:10 KJV).
What do you want to be remembered for? Do you want people to say, “He sang a bunch of funny, mediocre songs.” Or do you want people to say, “She sang songs that had deep meaning that brought people to the truth and love of Christ.”
On a personal note, I love churches that feature a good mix of worship music, especially when the music, the singers, the musicians, and sound people are bathed in prayer. I love concerts. Many contemporary Christian bands are awesome. The music and songs are uplifting and well thought out. But consumers be warned, not all Christian music is created the same. Know what you believe the Bible teaches. And when your values and their values are not the same, determine beforehand how much “campfire songs” you are willing to listen to.
Pray for your pastors, your music and worship directors, and your ministers. Worship is about God first. Amen.
Filip Brunner is married to his wife, Dr. Kim Brunner and together they have six children. He is a writer, author, and artist.
Praise: Our Daily Choice
by Karen Jeffery
Psalm 103:2-4 ESV reads: “Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits, who forgives all your iniquity, who heals all your diseases, who redeems your life from the pit, who crowns you with steadfast love and mercy.”
As we come into the presence of our King, He will not hold back His goodness. “Enter His gates with thanksgiving, and His courts with praise! Give thanks to Him; bless His name! For the Lord is good; His steadfast love endures forever, and His faithfulness to all generations” (Psalm 100:4-5 ESV).
God dwells close to us when we praise Him, and we are strengthened by His peace.
“Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid” (John 14:27 ESV).
People’s lives are affected and changed when they praise.
“You will show me the path of life in Your presence is fullness of joy; at Your right hand are pleasures forevermore” (Psalm 16:11 NKJV).
Being a testimony to others and always telling them of God’s goodness has a way of helping to lift the spirit of others. Today, we are living in uncertain times, with rumors of wars, earthquakes, and diverse places. Every one of us has been affected in one way or another by viruses or other factors that we are experiencing. Perhaps you know someone who has lost their job. Maybe you are among
those who have lost homes. These are just a few of many challenges people face every day, but it is up to us to decide how we want to handle what comes our way.
We can praise the Lord because we love Him. We can be grateful for the opportunity to be able to do what we want to and accomplish so much in our lives with Him leading us on our journey.
We have a choice every day in this life. We can choose to live our lives absorbed in worry and stress. We can choose to ask God to help us take our eyes off all that may be swirling around us. We can also choose to look to Him, the One who holds it all together, the One who holds us in the palms of His hands.
God desires our whole heart. He desires our praise. He longs for us to acknowledge the power of His presence over our lives. He desires to bless us more than we could imagine. His Spirit urges us onward, calling us closer.
Every day, we should take Psalm 150:1-6 KJV to heart and make it a part of our daily experience, especially through these difficult times.
“Praise ye the Lord. Praise God in His sanctuary. Praise Him in the firmament of His power. Praise Him for His mighty acts: praise Him according to His excellent greatness. Praise Him with the sound of the trumpet. Praise Him with the psaltery and harp. Praise Him with the timbrel and dance. Praise Him with stringed instruments and organs. Praise Him upon the loud cymbals: praise Him upon the high sounding cymbals. Let every thing that hath breath praise the Lord. Praise ye the Lord!”
To all who are reading this today, take Jesus' words to heart. Every chance you get, praise the Lord. In good times and bad, praise the Lord. In sickness and health, praise the Lord. With or without a job, praise the Lord. Let every thing that has breath, praise the Lord. Praise ye the Lord!
Karen Jeffery attends Gospel Light Tabernacle on Sheridan Ave, Dalton, Georgia. She declares, “I’m glad I can say I am a child of the Most High King!”
dNews for Kids
Shimmer’s Discovery
by Jan Merop
The fluted red flowers in the garden were filled with sweet nectar. I may be among the smallest of birds, but I hovered over the flower like God’s perfect little helicopter that I am.
I am a hummingbird (known for the humming sound created by my rapidly beating wings). I fly forward, sideways, up, down, and even backward! That’s pretty miraculous, like how I got my name, Shimmer.
This particular backyard was a happy place with children, lots of flowers, and a hummingbird feeder. The family loved me.
Then for a while I didn’t see them. I saw lights on inside the house, but the family rarely came out on the deck. I missed their children, especially sweet Lily. Some months later, they ventured outside again. That is when I saw Lily, who used to run and play. Now, she is sitting in a wheelchair. I heard her parents say that an accident had hurt her legs.
Just as I was performing all sorts of maneuvers to get her attention, I heard her say, “Look, Mommy! There’s the hummingbird.”
She had always enjoyed seeing me, but also kept busy playing with her sisters. Now, all of a sudden, she was still and really watching me.
and then blessed me with feathers that glimmered different colors.
One day, her Daddy set up his tripod with his camera and sat there patiently with Lily. Little by little, because of their stillness, I’d fly over to investigate the red strap on his camera. Her Daddy saw this and got an idea.
She saw how the sun shimmered off my iridescent feathers and she giggled as I flew up and down and backward. God made me with so many talents,
He put a little of the red hummingbird liquid into Lily’s hand. She sat very still with her hand out.
I looked at her hand and the food, but went back and perched on the feeder, watching her from the corner of my eye. I flew back and gently landed on her hand again, but I didn’t know if I could trust her. From what I had overheard, Lily was also having trouble trusting her therapist to help her
Suddenly, I had an idea. If I showed Lily I trusted her, she might be willing to trust her therapist.
So, briefly at first, and shaking a little, too, I landed gently on her hand and took a drink. I noticed how she cared for me and wouldn’t hurt me. That’s when she saw how the sun reflected the colors of
She was so still and patient until I flew away. Then she squealed with delight and said, “I’m going to call my hummingbird, Shimmer, because her wings twinkle like fairy wings!”
“Shimmer is a perfect name,” said her Daddy. “And do you know what? Shimmer had to learn to trust you so she could be nourished and able to fly in
all directions. Now it’s your turn to trust God and your therapist to help you walk, run, and play again.”
Lily was gone several hours a day. But she continued feeding me out of her hand when she was home. In a few weeks, she was standing by the deck rail. And then she was running down to the grass and holding out her hand.
Fear stops us from experiencing new and exciting things. When we trust, we’re set free.
That goes for hummingbirds and for people!
Exploring Truth Through God’s Creation
“There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear” (1 John 4:18 NKJV).
“And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free” (John 8:32 NKJV).
“Be still, and know that I am God” (Psalm 46:10 NKJV).
The Hummingbird and You
After her accident,
Lily was afraid to trust the one person who could help her walk again.
Her fear was worse than what the accident had caused because it was keeping her back from healing completely.
Fear was telling her lies.
So when fear comes in, chase it out with God’s love. Be still and watch Him work.
Jesus will never leave you or forsake you. His love never fails.
Like the verses say, love and truth help us to trust and be free.
Jesus is truth and He sets us free from lies that lead to fear.
Jesus loves us perfectly. Therefore, we have nothing to fear.
The Day My Heart Stopped
by Earl Brackin
Fall days are usually filled with activity. The leaves are changing. The air is brisk, and all around there is the expectation of excitement. This fall day started out as that. I had just helped lead worship for the teachers at Christian Heritage School. I was sitting at a red light when everything changed. My heart stopped, literally. It quit beating. My foot slipped off the brake, and I bumped into the car in front of me. The driver got out to see what was the matter, only to find me unconscious, slumped over the steering wheel.
By the grace of God, she was a nurse and knew CPR. Only my car engine was still running, and my doors were locked. She couldn’t get in. An off-duty fireman was about to eat breakfast at the fast-food restaurant by the intersection. He saw the commotion and ran over. He just happened to have a tool to break my window and gain access to me.
Time was critical. Could the nurse restart my heart? If I lived, would I have brain damage due to the loss of oxygen? The paramedics came. They were able to re-establish a pulse, though a weak one. And God intervened again. There is a new unit that automatically performs CPR while a patient is transported to the hospital. At the time, there was only one in Whitfield County. It was in the ambulance that picked me up. Two cars back of me was the Head Master from Christian Heritage. He called my wife and told her to go to the emergency room. At every step of the way, it was as if God had placed people in my path to help me.
I was unconscious for four days. The medical staff at the hospital ran tests. There were no blockages in my heart. The cardiologist said my heart was strong. The medical staff gave me excellent care! Then, on the fifth day… I woke up. No brain damage. No ill effects from the trauma. I was weak and had a sore throat from the breathing tube. Two days later, I was home.
For over a year, I asked God to explain to me the significance of what I had gone through. I’m a songwriter, so many of my friends would say things like, “God just has more songs for you to write.” I hoped so, but God doesn’t need another song to accomplish His purposes. I felt that there was something else to this story.
When I finally got back to work, I would run into people in town that I didn’t know. They would say, “Are you Earl Brackin?” When I replied yes, they would say, “I’ve been praying for you.” This happened every day for about two months. I was completely amazed how my situation had been the prayer offerings of so many people… people I didn’t even know.
One year later, I was again leading worship for the teachers at Christian Heritage School. As I was getting ready, the Lord gave me an insight into my event. Genesis tells us that God spoke the world into existence. He did it from nothing. He knows the stars by name. Not a single sparrow falls from the sky that He doesn’t know about. It would have been easy for God to have healed me instantly as I lay there in the car that day. But God loves to use
people! One writer I read says that God has three desires: 1. He desires to reveal Himself to His people. 2. He moves His people onto His agenda. And 3. He ministers to His people through His people.
At every step of my heart event, there was someone doing something for me. From the nurse my car bumped into, the off-duty fireman who had the tool to access my car, the paramedics, the only unit in Whitfield County that could give constant CPR, the headmaster, being two cars back of my wreck, who knew to call my wife, the medical team at the hospital, and all the people who prayed. Everyone played a part in my miracle. And it was a miracle. Of the people who have had what happened to me, only 11% survive, and of those, most suffer brain damage.
So the takeaway is, how is God using you to minister in His kingdom? He has equipped you by His Spirit and commissioned you by His Son. Go do His work.
Earl is a musician living in Calhoun, Georgia. He has been married to his college sweetheart for almost 46 years.
The Author
ò0 dNews for Parents
Altar Moments
by April Engstrom
One of my favorite memories of adulthood has been the family table—returning to the table I grew up eating at, with all the same people (and some new ones!), as we reminisced. It is hard to think of a place where I have laughed more than that table, recounting the times my brother and sister jumped off the roof, or the ballet performances on the porch, or numerous shenanigans we did or got ourselves into. Memories connect us. Sometimes space and time distance us, but then, there are always the memories that draw us back. They give us unity, strength, and ground us for the future.
I think this is why, as God was establishing His people and His covenant, He would repeatedly call on them to make altars to declare and remember what He had done for them. In Deuteronomy, He issues this warning to His people as they are on the precipice of finally walking into the promised land.
Deuteronomy 4:9 NLT: “But watch out! Be careful never to forget what you yourself have seen. Do not let these memories escape from your mind as long as you live! And be sure to pass them on to your children and grandchildren.”
The Israelites had already bought themselves 40 years of wandering by their lack of faith, and now the next generation was about to finally walk into the promise. Yet, our memory seems so short when it comes to remembering the good things God has done. We make altars to the wrong things (flashback to the golden calf, Exodus 32), and then complain about anything that’s not our way. We forget that the same God who freed those Israelites is the same God who is calling us to live in the freedom of His grace and for His glory today.
Remembering these things is vital both in our personal walks and in the church as a whole. We need to turn our eyes upward. In Genesis 28, we see God’s generational covenant confirmed to Isaac’s son, Jacob. Now we’re traveling back in time, back to the promise that set those Israelites on the path to the promised land. Jacob, generation 3 of Abraham’s legacy was at a low, the very lowest. He had stolen his brother’s blessing and was headed out, running for his life. He was headed back to the land of his forefather, Abraham. I think often when we hit the wilderness, part of God’s grace is that He draws us back to the place where
we will see Him. Where we or others have encountered Him, and there will lie the answers or the next step in our journey. Jacob lies down, and God meets him in the desert. Jacob’s life doesn’t change, but his perspective does. In that moment, where God has reaffirmed the generational blessing, Jacob awakes. He awakes, and in that moment, the cornerstone of promise is anointed. Jacob names this altar Bethel, the place that will later see another in this generational promise, and that time, more than just the Israelites will be delivered.
God wants us to make the markers in our lives that scream of His glory and His testimony. This way, when our spirits are weak and our burdens are too heavy, we can recount and declare who He is and has been in our lives. He’s a personal God, so make it personal! Tell of His glory, but not just to yourself, make a legacy of glory that is proclaimed by your children. When we declare who God is, we inspire others around us to taste and see who God is.
What do we need to do? Claim the land; claim the promise. When God shows up in your life, you have the burden to show His glory! My legacy was written for me by those who have gone before, my great-grandmothers,
my grandmothers, and my mom, all of whom are now worshiping face to face with Jesus. But the legacy they wrote with the altars to God they lived out in their lives still inspire me today. Maybe that’s not your story, maybe you are the one who is the Abraham. Or, maybe you are the one who is starting the legacy. Do not sell God short in your life. Your story matters, because it is His story. The things He’s overcome in your life matter, because He was faithful. If He was faithful then, He will be faithful now, even in the midst of the valley, you may find yourself in right now. Look up! Look at the altars in your life that you made on the mountain tops. Make a list today of how God has been real in your life. Then keep it, proclaim it, and walk it each and every day. You’re on the cusp of the promised land. It’s coming, so remember whose you are and what He has done for you. Be encouraged and share your faith from generation to generation.
April and her family live in Cleveland, TN, and are active at the Church at Grace Point. She loves baking bread, writing, and speaking about Jesus.
The
Keller Williams Heritage Launches New Chapter of Growth in Dalton
What began as a small business center with just five agents has grown into one of the most influential real estate organizations in the Dalton area. This spring, that growth reached a major milestone as local Keller Williams investors officially launched Keller Williams Heritage, a standalone Market Center dedicated to serving the unique needs of the North Georgia real estate market.
Keller Williams Greater Dalton first opened its doors in the spring of 2018 as a business center connected to Keller Williams Greater Downtown in Chattanooga. The original office, located at 109 W. Morris Street, provided a strong foundation for growth as agents worked to establish a lasting presence in the Dalton community.
It did not take long for the office to outgrow its original location. With rising agent count and increasing transaction volume, the team relocated to 1902 Shields Road, creating space for continued expansion and enhanced support for both agents and clients.
Around this same time, another chapter began unfolding in the same market. In 2023, Marbin Campos launched KW CT Capital, an independent mega agent office in Dalton that rapidly expanded to nearly 40 agents. While distinct in structure, it reflected the same driving force already shaping the region: growth, ambition, and a deep commitment to serving the local community.
As both organizations thrived, leadership recognized a natural opportunity to align strengths, culture, and long-term vision for real estate in Northwest Georgia.
The decision to merge Keller Williams Greater Dalton and KW CT Capital was not simply strategic, it was cultural. It represented alignment over consolidation, and vision over volume. Together, the two offices formed what is now Keller Williams Heritage.
Over time, Keller Williams continued to strengthen its position in the region, capturing 34.4 percent of closed transaction volume in the Dalton market as of March 31, 2026 a reflection of both sustained growth and longstanding community trust.
• Front Row: Marbin Campos, Noemi Campos, Angie West, Miguel Montoya, Yulian Paramo
• Second Row: Mandy Blankenship, Alyssa Perry, Randy Parker
• Back Row: River Blankenship, Lisa Sloan, Mike Sloan, Eric Azua, Royce Hernandez
Momentum carried into 2025 with the relocation of the Greater Dalton office to 1714 Cleveland Highway, a larger unified space that already housed KW CT Capital agents. The move brought both groups fully under one roof and further signaled the direction of what was to come. Soon after, leadership began the formal process of establishing the office as an independent Market Center.
That vision became reality on May 1, 2026, with the official launch of Keller Williams Heritage.
More than a name change, the transition represents a shift in structure and focus. As a standalone Market Center, Keller Williams Heritage now operates with greater autonomy and a sharper focus on the North Georgia market, allowing for more intentional agent development, stronger local alignment, and expanded community impact.
“We are incredibly proud of the growth we’ve experienced over the years and excited for what the future holds,” said Marbin Campos, Operating Principal of Keller Williams Heritage. “This launch represents more than expansion, it reflects our commitment to investing in our agents, our clients, and the Dalton community for years to come.”
Campos leads alongside Principal Broker Randy Parker, Team Leader Bruce Mitchell, Market Center Administrator Sarah Corder, and Director of First Impressions Lynette De Santiago. The organization is also supported by a group of local investors including Marbin Campos, Noemi Campos, Mandy Blankenship, Fisher Blankenship, Royce Hernandez, Lisa Sloan, Mike Sloan, Eric Azua, Angie West, Yulian Paramo, Alyssa Perry, Miguel Montoya, and Randy Parker.
Together with more than 80 agents, the leadership team is focused on building a culture rooted in education, productivity, and service, positioning Keller Williams Heritage as a benchmark for performance in North Georgia real estate.
From a five-agent office in a small downtown space to a fully realized independent Market Center, Keller Williams Heritage reflects a story of intentional growth, unified leadership, and longterm investment in the Dalton community.
Give this real estate office a call at: Office Phone: 706-459-3107
Email Inquiries: frontdesk1199@kw.com
Address: 1714 Cleveland Hwy, Dalton, GA 30721
The Leadership Team (from left to right):
Bruce Mitchell, Lynette De Santiago, Marbin Campos, Sarah Corder, Randy Parker
The Investors (from left to right):
At 87, Why Do I Run?
by Bill Silvers
At 87 years old, I'm part of a very small group, roughly the top 1.5% of the oldest Americans by age. And yet, in June 2025, I competed in my first National Track and Field Championship, running the 200-, 400-, 800-, and 1500-meter sprint races – and won medals!
When most others have slowed down, people ask me, “Why do you run?”
Observing the details of my life, I’m just a regular guy. Although I moved to Ellijay, Georgia, a few years ago, Murray County will always be my home. I’m actively involved in my church, serving on the Administration Committee and as the Evangelism Chairperson. I shop at local stores and get my car serviced in Chatsworth. If you followed me around, you might even get a tad bored.
Until… I start running.
At age 81, God led me to start running 5k races. I’m not a runner. I don’t even like to walk!
God called me to race. He also met with me in the training. I felt closer to God during my training. I trained for six weeks, six days per week. I spent one and a half to two hours, five to six days per week, at the gym. I also spent one hour per day at the basketball court.
Four to five days per week, I walked in the beautiful North Georgia mountains. It gave me the opportunity to see the beauty of nature that God has created.
I spent more time praying in the mountains than I did in church on Sunday. I also learned a better way to pray during that time. My prayers had always been a little one-sided. When you are walking in the mountains for hours at a time, you start to listen.
Running has become a ministry for me. Whether I’m at the starting line or the finish line, I hope others see a testimony of what God can do through someone who trusts Him.
This Scripture beautifully captures the essence of why I run: to foster a disciplined life that mirrors the steadfastness of Christ, constantly looking to Him as the ultimate guide and motivator.
Running reflects the Scriptural call to aim for more than just earthly achievements. As Paul explains in 1 Corinthians
9:24–25 NIV, “Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize. Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not last; but we do it to get a crown that will last forever.”
This passage reminds me that while running, I am not just training my body but also cultivating spiritual virtues like self-control and determination, aiming for an imperishable reward in heaven. Each step becomes a reflection of my commitment to live according to God’s will, striving for the incorruptible.
The vitality and endurance found in Isaiah 40:31 NIV inspire my running journey: “But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.”
This promise of divine empowerment sustains me, even through fatigue and challenges. Running becomes a celebration of the strength of spiritual truths, reinforcing my resolve to run my earthly race with the energy, courage, and joy that comes from my faith in Christ.
Bill Silvers from Ellijay, Georgia, began running competitively at age 81. He runs to the glory of God!
for Discovering More
Reaching for MORE THAN
by Garrett Nudd
The crowd pressed in as Jesus passed by a woman who was sick and bleeding. For twelve years, she had been considered unclean. She had seen doctor after doctor, spent every penny she had, and tried absolutely everything. But her condition progressed. She was an embarrassment and an outcast, hideous, and unsanitary.
She heard Jesus was coming. She knew it was her big chance to experience MORE THAN.
The crowd that gathered was so much bigger than anyone expected. Shoulders bumping, everyone pushing to try and get a closer look at Jesus. To try and steal a smile from Him, make eye-contact with Him, and maybe even touch Him.
A guy named Jairus got to Jesus first. His sick daughter was dying, and he begged Jesus to come to his home and heal her. Jairus was an official from the synagogue. He had status, notoriety, and people assigned to him.
But in the midst of the chaos, the desperate, invisible woman reached toward Jesus. She was reaching for MORE THAN. As the story goes, she didn’t actually touch Jesus’s person, just His robe. Even though Jesus didn’t see her, He felt her.
Jesus asked, “Who touched my garment?”
Jesus asked the question, not because He didn’t know the answer. Jesus not only felt her touch, He felt her reach. His question was a test of faith. With all eyes on her, would the sick, unclean, outcast identify herself and bear her brokenness trusting the Master Healer could heal her?
She fell down before Him, exhausted from the wretched and wounded life she’d been living. With all eyes on her, she said, “It was me. I reached for you. I touched you. And I have faith. I’m exposing my pain. I’m putting it all on the line because you are my only hope. I’m giving it all to you.”
Imagine Jiarus during this scenario. Jiarus had Jesus’ attention first. Then Jesus gets distracted by the woman in need.
Jairus was a leader and the kind of guy who has backstage passes. He’s the kind of guy who gets invited to sit at the VIP table with Jesus.
Notice, if you’re comparing Jairus and the bleeding woman, as far as society goes, Jairus is up here and she’s
down here.You know what? Jesus didn’t really like sitting at the VIP table.
I can just see Jairus wrapping his arm around Jesus’s shoulder like they’re bros. “Come on, Jesus, we were going this way.”
And Jesus says, “Wait, I know your situation is dire but I’m going to take care of her first.”
And Jairus pleads, “but Jesus, it’s my daughter. She’s sick and she’s got her whole life ahead of her. And this woman, I mean, she’s old, and well…..”
We’ve all been there. We’ve all been Jiarus. How dare they cut in front of me when I was here first? How dare they get the promotion when I did all the work? How dare their child gets picked over mine?
Jesus responds with, “Easy now, I got this. Don’t you know who my Father is?”
Jesus not only healed the bleeding woman, He went and woke Jairus’ daughter from death’s sleep.
Could it be that Jesus is so in tune with our needs that He feels them as well?
Could it be that it’s not the touch that matters as much as the reach?
Could it be that Jesus knows exactly when we need MORE THAN, but He’s simply waiting for us to reach out?
Gò0 dNews for your Taste Buds
Blackberry Cobbler in a Cast-Iron Skillet
June in the Smoky Mountains feels like the world leaning into summer. The fields are greener, the air is thicker, and the forest paths come alive with honeysuckle and bird song. It’s a season of abundance, and one of the first real gifts it brings is wild blackberries—ripe, juicy, and just waiting to be picked.
In Appalachian families, blackberry cobbler isn’t just a dessert; it’s an early-summer ritual. No need to use a complicated recipe—just a few pantry staples and those tart, sweet berries brought home in buckets. What makes this special is the way the batter rises up around the fruit, crisping at the edges while the berries bubble up like little pockets of jam. Let it cool just enough before serving, and gather around the kitchen table or on the porch, with spoons in hand, ready to taste the first true dessert of summer. Cobbler like this is part of the Appalachian rhythm—simple, resourceful, and rooted in the land. It’s what happens when you mix what you have with what the earth gives. And in June, the earth gives blackberries.
Ingredients:
• 1 stick (½ cup) unsalted butter
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup sugar (plus 1–2 tablespoons for sprinkling)
• 1½ teaspoons baking powder
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup whole milk
• 2 cups fresh blackberries (or frozen, thawed and drained)
• Optional: a squeeze of lemon juice or a pinch of cinnamon
Instructions:
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Place the stick of butter in a 10-inch cast-iron skillet and let it melt in the oven while you prepare the batter.
2. In a medium bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Stir in the milk until smooth—don’t overmix.
3. Carefully remove the hot skillet from the oven. Pour the batter over the melted butter; do not stir.
4. Scatter the blackberries evenly over the batter. If desired, drizzle with a little lemon juice or sprinkle with cinnamon. Top with an extra tablespoon or two of sugar for a crispy top.
5. Bake for 40–45 minutes, or until golden brown and bubbly around the edges.
6. Let cool slightly before serving. Best enjoyed warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
This blackberry cobbler is more than dessert—it’s a tradition passed down like a family song, reminding us that the simplest ingredients often hold the most flavor, and that June always has something sweet in store.
"It's what happens when you mix what you have with what the earth gives. And in June, the earth gives blackberries"
Everything is Twisted
by Chaplain Filip Brunner
I wrote the poem “Twisted” when my stepfather died at the beginning of July 2025.
Everything is twisted. Nothing is right.
Everything is twisted. My life is falling apart. Twisted, twisted. Twisted!
Nothing, nothing is right.
Heaven does not answer when I cry and hell accuses me “of being alive.”
Everything is twisted.
The road before me, but not where my feet have already trod.
Everything is twisted.
The sea before me, the waves toss me about. All is glass when I dare to glance behind.
Everything is twisted, the mountain tall, the valley steep, the bridges, the tunnels, the chasms, the peaks.
Everything is twisted. Nothing is right.
Heaven does not answer when I cry and hell accuses me: “of being alive.”
Must I drown in sorrow? Oh, maker of all?
Down, down. Down!
I drown. I drown. I drown!
Everything is twisted.
Nothing is right, apart from “The One.”
“I have heard of You with my hearing. But now I see.”
Everything IS twisted. NOTHING is right.
But now I see my Maker. He speaks to me in gentle rebuff.
Have you ever wondered what feelings Job experienced when his world came crashing down around him? Or perhaps you and I have experienced similar sorrow and wondered why everything in life seems twisted, and God seems so far away, and the devil’s chief accusation is that we are alive at all.
Then the small still voice of God came to Job and still comes to us, “Then the LORD answered Job out of the
whirlwind, and said, ‘Who is this that darkeneth counsel by words without knowledge? Gird up now thy loins like a man; for I will demand of thee, and answer thou me. Where wast thou when I laid the foundations of the earth? Declare, if thou hast understanding. Who hath laid the measures thereof, if thou knowest? or who hath stretched the line upon it?’” (Job 38:1-3 KJV).
Where were you when God created ALL?
Our God is not limited in any way. Sometimes He wants the accuser of the brethren to know what metal we are made of. Paul has a deeper understanding about suffering when he speaks about fellowship with Christ: “That I may know him, and the power of His resurrection, and the fellowship of His sufferings, being made conformable unto His death” (Philippians 3:10 KJV).
What suffering did Jesus endure and why would anyone want to have fellowship with it? While the cross would be the obvious answer, may I suggest something that brings suffering and fellowship together?
“…who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God” (Hebrews 12:2b KJV).
His joy is twofold. First, there is the reconciliation of sinners. That's us, in right standing and fellowship with the Father. Secondly, there is His elevated position at the right hand of the throne of God. Therefore, when all things are twisted, let us look unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith (Hebrews 12:2a). Amen.
Filip Brunner is married to his wife, Dr. Kim Brunner and together they have six children. He is a writer, author, and artist.
RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL DUMPSTER RENTALS
Are You Working Out Only For Appearance?
by Antonio Bravo
How often do you come to the gym just to look like that magazine model, or that personal trainer you watch on social media? According to research published in the journal Psychology of Sport and Exercise, despite the health benefits associated with regular physical activity, exercise motivated by appearance reasons can lead to poorer body-image in lots of people. Popular blogger and “anti-diet” dietitian, Taylor Wolfram, recognized this when she said, “The truth is when you hinge exercise on your appearance, you are less likely to have a positive relationship with it.” Let’s look at issues around selfacceptance and exercise.
Inner Fitness
Focusing on physical changes before healthy mental changes is like worrying about the paint from your car before your oil change. Working out is more than a dress size and you are more than what you weigh!
Working out is passion, energy, and a feeling of satisfaction by acquiring health and wellness. But what many of us need before going to the gym and working on our physical fitness, is a quiet time and a journal to do the needed “inner work” that will help us to be fit on the inside. A pioneer in this area is “Inner Fitness” Trainer and CEO of the Inner Fitness Project, Tina Lifford. She says, “Inner fitness means developing the mental, emotional, spiritual skills, and practices that foster resilience. I’d like to see the idea of inner fitness become as ubiquitous, well understood, and actionable as physical fitness.” Activities like Tai Chi, meditation, thankfulness, journaling, and prayer can really help. And though it
is working from “the inside out,” developing inner fitness has actually been shown to improve both inner AND outward physical health. Obsession for Perfection
How many times do I have to stare at the mirror to see the results? Do I have to step on the scale and weigh myself every day? We all try to get in shape so fast that we don’t pay attention to the damage and disorders we could be doing to our mental and physical health—things like behavioral addictions, eating disorders, anxiety, body dysmorphic disorder (BDD), or even physical damage. Instead of believing that our aesthetic beauty and how we look is the primary benefit of exercise, we could prize many other benefits. Emotional health, improved mood, greater bone density, increased energy, physical strength, and sleep improvement are just some of them.
Social Media and Expectations
There will be a time frame when we can feel the results from all the hard work we put into our efforts. But this time frame and the ultimate results will differ because we are all genetically unique. Therefore, we should NEVER compare our results with others. Doing this leads to unhappiness and low self-esteem since results vary from person to person. Social media sites project perfect lifestyles and bodies for their viewers, trying to convince their audience to be a certain way or that there is only one body type. We need to be accepted and reach out.
Nevertheless, we are perfect just the way we are. We each have different family and work obligations, needs, goals, and priorities. Therefore, our fitness journey is different from others. Physical changes will happen, slowly but progressively with the right training and nutrition, but always prioritize your health and wellness above body image—if you want to be healthy both inside and out.
Embrace your progress. Your fitness goals by nature and results will be different from others. As breakout literary phenomenon, Rupi Kaur has said, “How you love yourself is how you teach others to love you.” Love yourself well.
Antonio Bravo is a Fitness Consultant with Bradley Wellness Center as well as a Group Fitness Instructor. He instructs Liquid Fitness, Cardio Dance, and Tabata.
At Beautiful Smiles we have transformed dentistry with our “one stop shop” approach for all things dentistry. Whether you just need your regular cleanings or more extensive treatment, we have them all. We offer basic fillings and cosmetic dentistry, implants, orthodontics, crowns & bridges. We pride ourselves by staying up to date with new technical advances backed up the latest equipment that include our new 3D imaging systems and intraoral scanners.
Gò0 dNews for Life
Count Them If You Can! (Genesis 15)
by Dr. Rob Debelak
The LORD calls a solitary man from obscurity to a distant land (Genesis 12:1-5). God promises the aged patriarch a place, a progeny, and a purpose. Time passes, yet he and his wife remain childless. Questions pervade his thoughts, and in response, God invites him to count stars.
After These Things (v 1a)
Abram’s devotion to family prompted Lot’s rescue (14:116). The military campaign is successful, with subsequent interaction between Abram and two kings (14:17-24). One king-priest brings blessings (vv 18-19), the other leader seeks to acquire people (v 21). The format (blessing and people) readies Abram for dialogue with God on a sensitive subject fusing divine favor (blessing) with the gift of an heir (people).
A Visionary Experience (v 1b)
The Almighty engages Abram in conversation. God encompasses the sweep of time in a salutation reflective of His eternal character (after [past], I am [present], reward will be [future] - v 1). Abram’s response parallels the greeting by understood inference to the former events (Ch 14), verbalized honor of the present Sovereign LORD, and a transparent question about an uncertain future (15:2-3).
Abram ponders if naming a trusted steward as his heir is what God will use to work His will. Though cultural practices are at the LORD’s disposal, in this case, His work would be unique (v 4). The Creator had brought light into existence out of nothingness; sustaining it, the sun, moon, and stars appeared three days later (Genesis 1). He brought Abram from insignificance to promised prominence (12:1-5), sustaining him through repeated challenges (Ch 12-14). Abram’s great reward was rooted in God; to make the point, He takes the elderly man outdoors (15:5).
The new setting brought a fresh perspective. Limitations that had clouded his view led to short-sightedness and doubt (v 3-4). In contrast, the boundless, outdoor stage of creation regaled Abram in silent testimony of the vast, unlimited power of God! Commanding attention to just one feature of God’s handiwork (Psalm 19:1), Abram is told to look up and count the stars – if that were possible (Genesis 15:5b)!
Why Stars?
Scripture flexibly applies the word stars from the natural to the symbolic. The stars appeared at God's discretion, in His appointed time, and for an ordained purpose (Genesis 1). Reflected in the childless couple's plight (Genesis 15) stars cannot be produced at human will. Further, Abram is to count those he can see – were there more? Abram and subsequent readers are reminded that some things remain the purview of God alone. Echoing the point, the quantity and identity of these evening luminaries is eloquently sung by the psalmist [147:4 (KJV)]:
“He telleth the number of the stars; he calleth them all by their names.”
Abram could not count all the stars, but God Himself, the Creator of countless constellations, knows the precise number and the very names of each one. In like fashion, He knew the name of the baby to be born to Abram and Sarah (Genesis 17:19), and the endless family line that begins with them.
Why stars? Abram had one child in mind, yet like the night sky he gazed at, God had a whole nation planned. The LORD is Abram’s Sovereign Shield (15:1) and what He pledged will exceed the patriarch’s wildest dreams. What Abram could not do, God Himself would fulfill. God calls Abram to trust Him for the impossible—and he did (15:6).
"He telleth the number of the stars; He calleth them all by their names"
Psalms 147:4 KJV
for Parents
Little Lessons, Lasting Impact
by Courtney Fox
“Train up a child in the way he should go, And when he is old, he will not depart from it” (Proverbs 22:6 NKJV).
In Proverbs 22:6, we’re reminded of the importance a loving, consistent parent can have in the life of a child. Every move we make has the potential to positively impact our youth. They observe even the most minor and insignificant ways we navigate through life, and when we can exemplify a Christ-like nature, their behavior will soon model after what they see.
Maximize the Moments
Our children don’t grow by decades in a day, even though it seems that way. They grow by moments. We can maximize the moments by considering how to incorporate healthy and Godly habits. As they grow, so can your parenting skills when you plan for little lessons with lasting impact.
Real Life Applications for Parents and Children:
• Spend a portion of your day outside.
• As much as possible, listen to your children with steady eye contact.
• Prioritize routine health exams, physicals, dental screenings, etc.
• Frequently reflect on your day and be open to talking about your emotions.
• Let your bedtime routine include listing what they are proud of from the day or what went right that day.
• Try new foods often, especially unprocessed, whole foods.
• Find opportunities to learn life skills with your children.
• Incorporate acts of generosity when possible.
• When possible, let your child put away/set aside your phone. This signals your full attention.
• Forgive others, offer grace, resist resentment, and discuss this with your little ones.
• Go to church as regularly as you can. Plan your week around service times.
• Make opportunities for little ones to participate in household chores.
• Witness to others about the Lord.
• Never stop asking questions and learning. Model recovering from mistakes in front of your children. Let them see you manage a re-do and learn from your mistakes.
• Volunteer in ways that your children can be included.
• As you keep your promises, make a statement that the promise is being kept. “As promised, we’re getting ice cream,” for example.
This list is compiled of ways to achieve greater physical, mental, and emotional balance. At the core of it all is guidance from the Lord. Let Him lead your life. Then during the highs and lows of life, your children will learn to cling to the Savior.
In Ephesians 6:4, we are encouraged to teach our children, not to provoke anger. “And you, fathers, do not provoke your children to wrath, but bring them up in the training and admonition of the Lord” (Ephesians 6:4 NKJV). Letting your children see you handle conflict will not only better equip them for the flawed real world, but it will also put a desire in you as a parent to seek Godly direction knowing you are leading by example.
If you need help in this area, call out to the Lord. Ask for Him to give you discernment in all decisions as you raise your children and faithfully pray to be the parent they need. He sees the desire of your heart and rejoices when you raise them by His Word.
Courtney is a married mother to two daughters and a nurse supervisor. She has completed a half marathon, triathlon, and a full marathon. She encourages you to “LIVE WELL!”
• Basketball Court
• 25-meter Indoor Pool
• Sauna and Steamroom
• 3 Racquetball Courts
• Tennis, Volleyball, and Pickleball Courts
• Indoor/Outdoor Tracks
• Cardiovascular Equipment
• Strength Training Machines
• Free Weights/Power Racks
• Group Fitness Studio
• Yoga Studio
• Cycle Studio
• Health and Education Classes
• Senior Programs
• *Free Childcare -Twelve year olds are eligible for membership -6 months to 12 years of age
Dalton Church Directory
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
June 2026
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
Hopewell Baptist Church Cohutta 810 Baldwin Rd, 30710
706-280-8286
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 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 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
Refuge Christian Fellowship 4040 South Dixie Highway, 30721 762-268-1684
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
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
901 Chester Road, 30721
706-270-9733
Bridging the Gap Ministries
514 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, 30721
706-277-7575
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
Refuge Christian Fellowship
4040 S. Dixie Hwy, 30721
706-280-1233
Relentless Worship Center 210 Robinwood Dr, 30721
706-313-1129
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
