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Contents

MARCH 2021

GoodNews from the Pastor’s Desk

6 The Scariest Chapter In The Bible

by Brent Goodge

GoodNews for Teens

GoodNews for Parents

28 Home Is Where Your Story Begins

by Brenda Dedmon GoodNews Business Spotlight

8 Have You Ever Felt Too Young? 30 Caremy’s Furniture

by Bekah Prytherch

GoodNews on Money Matters

10 The 12-Week Year

by Andrew Lee

GoodNews for Men

12 Jesus, The Gardener of My Soul

by Dr. Ralph Jenkins GoodNews for Women

14 God Hears

by Zebbie Brewster

GoodNews for Everyone

18 False Teaching

by Eddie Turner

GoodNews for Everyone

20 Death In Spring

by Nikki Hill

GoodNews for Life

22 The Barber Shop

by Shane Franks

GoodNews for Everyone

24 Faith Or Endurance?

by Susan Newberry

GoodNews Cover Story

26 Through Covid-19, Grass Continues To Grow

by Mark Bailey

GoodNews for Everyone

32 The Spiritual War On Your Marriage

by Rebekah Hargraves GoodNews Ministry Spotlight

34 March for Christ Ministries

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GoodNews for Marriage

36 Knock, Knock

by Laura Perdue

GoodNews for Everyone

38 Caring for Those Who Lead

by Kristen West

GoodNews for Everyone

40 The Pledge of Allegiance

by Monica Gambrell

GoodNews for your Taste Buds

42 Key Lime Pound Cake

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by Mary Anderson Beard

GoodNews from the Physician’s Desk

44 Make It Happen: Get

Screened For Colorectal Cancer

GoodNews for Everyone

46 What Time Are You Living In?

by Dr. Alan Hix GoodNews for Everyone

50 Spring Free In Faith

by Heather Tate

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Gò0dNews from the Pastor’s Desk

The Scariest Chapter In The Bible

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by Brent Goodge

ome Bible students could debate this, but Revelation

us, but even if He chooses not to, we still won’t worship

13 can make a great case for being the scariest

your lifeless idol!” (Daniel 3:16-18). In absolute rage,

chapter in the Bible. Two conglomerate beasts unite

Nebuchadnezzar has the boys thrown into the hottest fire he

their forces with Satan to compel a one-world religion.

Amazing miracles apparently substantiate their claim to

can produce.

But then Nebuchadnezzar looks in and sees the faithful

worship. Those who refuse to worship in direct opposition

three walking around unharmed in the flames: with Jesus

to the God of Heaven will face economic sanctions and

Christ. The dream of a worldwide Babylonian religion is

finally a death sentence.

over as the rage of false worship pales against the power of

This chapter definitely makes me feel a little nervous,

the True One. The Babylonian king is compelled to declare

especially when it feels like our world is on the precipice

the power of the God of Heaven and praise the faithfulness

of the final fulfillment of this prophecy. But did you know

of His servants on earth.

that most of Revelation quotes or refers back to passages in the Old Testament? Could there be anything in the Bible that will give us assurance for such a time as this?

The grand majority of Revelation 13 is borrowed language from the prophecy of Daniel 7 and the story of Daniel 3. Care to check it out? Daniel 2 is the backstory of Daniel 3. Nebuchadnezzar went to bed hoping that his mighty Babylon would be an eternal kingdom. Through the prophet Daniel, God told Nebuchadnezzar that the only eternal kingdom would be the Kingdom of Jesus.

Nebuchadnezzar was initially impressed, but then he decided he didn’t like the way that story ended. He would rewrite the story. In Daniel 7, Babylon

But why does Revelation 13 leave God’s people at the

is represented by a beast, a winged lion. In Daniel 3, this

death decree? That doesn’t sound fair to save the Hebrews

beast kingdom sets up a false image, demanding worldwide

and let the Christians walk alone. It’s because John didn’t

worship of the false God in direct defiance of the Word

give us the chapter breaks. Man did. Finish reading the

of God. All who refuse will die. The measurements of the

story. Just as Nebuchadnezzar looked at the fire and saw

image are even 6 by 60, for what it’s worth. Sound similar to

the Hebrews with Christ, Revelation 14 looks and sees the

Revelation 13?

Lamb, Jesus Christ, the “Consuming Fire” and “Everlasting

If you aren’t familiar with the story of the Hebrew worthies, please read Daniel 3. It’s among the most fabulous

Burnings,” walking with the saved, and they have no hurt (Revelation 14:1-6; Hebrews 12:29; Isaiah 33:14-16).

another chance, and they say, “No need—our God will save

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stories in the Bible. Nebuchadnezzar tries to give them

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Have You Ever Felt Too Young?

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by Bekah Prytherch

ave you ever felt that you were too young?

and you mean so much to Him! Even though you

That you couldn’t do something great for

may be younger, you can still do amazing things

God? Sometimes when we are younger we

for Him!

feel like we cannot do the great things that grown-

There is a story in the Bible where Jesus was

ups can do. But, did you know for the kingdom of

teaching people and some children ran up to

God it doesn’t matter how old you are? No matter

Him. But, the disciples did not want Jesus to be

how old you may be, you can still do amazing

bothered with children while He was teaching.

So the disciples tried to shoo the children away, but Jesus did something amazing.

He said in Matthew 19:14, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.”

Jesus wanted the children to come to Him just like he wants you to come to Him now! Through praying and reading your Bible

things for God at a very young age! Whether it

you are able to come to God. He is always there,

be helping out a friend at school or being kind to

He is always listening and willing to help you. God

someone that is being bullied. Maybe its helping

sees you and everything you do. He cares about

your grandparents, helping your mom and dad

you, just like Jesus cared about seeing the little

around the house, or helping a neighbor. Or maybe

children! You can do BIG things for God no matter

its just being a kind friend to somebody in need.

your age.

you are, you can do great things for God. God sees you and everything that you do. He loves so much

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About The Author

You see, no matter how old you are or where Bekah Prytherch is the children’s pastor at Heritage Fellowship Church of God in McDonald, Tennessee. She is married to her husband, Caleb, and they live in Cleveland, Tennessee.

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The 12-Week Year MONEY MATTERS

WITH DR. ANDREW LEE Dr. Andrew Lee is professor of English at Lee University. He also serves as a coordinator for Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University. He and his wife Esmerelda have three children.

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n a recent edition of the Bigger Pockets podcast

3. If you haven’t set up a Roth IRA account online, log

(highly recommended), author Brian Moran spoke

onto Vanguard.com or Fidelity.com and do it immediately.

about his book The 12-Week Year. With new year’s

Then set up auto-drafts from your checking account to

resolutions barely two months behind us, the idea behind

be deposited into your new Roth IRA every month, even

this book is to start thinking of our yearly goals in terms of

if it’s only $25-$50 per month. Have the Roth account

twelve weeks instead of twelve months. The implications of

invested in a broad U.S. and global stock account(s) and

this mindset shift are tremendous (and exciting).What if you gave yourself only twelve weeks to accomplish your new year’s

leave it alone for at least a decade. Watch it grow!

4. If you are married and/or have children who are

resolutions? How would that look, and what might result?

dependent on your income, get a “term” life insurance

Remember that in Stephen Covey’s best-selling book The Seven

policy immediately. Go online to compare insurance

Habits of Highly Effective People, the very first habit is to be

policies and premiums (Selectquote.com or Policygenius.

“proactive.” Thinking of the year has having only twelve weeks

com) and buy enough insurance to take care of your

will definitely help us to stop procrastinating and to get to

family if something should happen to you (usually ten

work on our goals and start taking action now.

times your annual salary is recommended as the proper

Regarding your finances and financial goals and resolutions, change your thinking from “I have until later this

amount of life insurance to buy).

5. If you are married and/or have children, make a Last Will

year to start . . .” to “I have to get this done in three months or

immediately. You can do this online at any number of sites

ninety days!” How would that look, practically speaking? Here

that will prepare a Simple Will using your state’s laws,

are some scenarios, and if you still haven’t done all of these,

with all the legal forms that you simply fill-in the blanks

what are you waiting for? Twelve weeks from this article’s publication is early June, so hop to it!

and print off. Or you can use a local attorney if you prefer.

6. “Learn more” to “earn more.” Immediately search

1. Do a “net worth checkup” by listing all your debts and

through a list of financial Podcasts on your phone (free)

all your assets. See how much you “owe” versus how

and start subscribing to the ones that interest you. Start

much you “own”. Then google to see what’s the median

listening and learning! Click off the music and turn on

net worth for someone in your age group. See how you

the podcast as you drive around town or while walking,

stack up and how to improve your net worth.

jogging, or cleaning house. You’ll be amazed how fast

2. If you aren’t contributing to your employer’s taxdeferred retirement plan in order to get the employer’s matching contribution, contact your Human Resources

you learn. This will motivate you to take additional steps toward financial success.

Remember, this is a to-do list for the next twelve weeks.

department and sign up immediately for payroll

There are six items on this list, so if you accomplish one of these

deduction to begin doing this.

every two weeks, you’ll be done in twelve weeks and will have made significant progress toward financial security for you and

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Jesus, The Gardener of My Soul

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by Dr. Ralph Jenkins

uke 13:6-9: “Then Jesus told this story: ‘A man planted

Tammy and I plant a garden every year, but before we plant

a fig tree in his garden and came again and again

that first seed, we have to toil or till the ground: we have to

to see if there was any fruit on it, but he was always

break up the hard soil. Before God can use us in still greater

disappointed. Finally, he said to his gardener, “I’ve waited

ways, He must break up the fallow ground in our lives, and

three years, and there hasn’t been a single fig! Cut it down.

tribulations and sorrows have a way of doing that.

It’s just taking up space in the garden.” The gardener

God is sovereign over my life. I’m the garden, and

answered, “Sir, give it one more chance. Leave it another

He is the gardener. He sees the harvest of my life in the

year, and I’ll give it special attention and plenty of fertilizer.

end, and only He knows what it will take to produce the

If we get figs next year, fine. If not, then you can cut it down.”’”

Tammy and I planted four peach trees four years ago.

We planted them, we watered them the first three years, and we fertilized them twice a year.

Last year, they bore fruit. We had hundreds of peaches on each tree, but they were all very small. What we didn’t know was we had to cull half of the fruit so the rest would grow bigger and sweeter, and we had to trim the trees of excess limbs and shoots. We had to cut them back in order to get bigger and sweeter fruit.

It’s not so different in our spiritual walk with the Lord.

fruit He desires. He knows when I need to be fertilized,

We need to be planted (saved). We need to be fertilized and

watered, and pruned in order to produce the best fruit

watered (the Word of God), and though we may not like it,

possible for His purposes.

we need to be trimmed or pruned (tribulation and trials) to

Don’t resist in times of tribulation. It may be that God is

produce fruit that is sweeter and better. It is necessary for

preparing you for something very special for His glory and

us to grow into a tree firmly planted, strong and healthy,

for your life. Simply submit to God, trust Him, commit to

bearing the fruit our Master desires.

Him, and delight in Him, and He will give you the desires

“The tribulations and troubles of life may simply be

of your heart (Psalm 37:3-5).

God fertilizing your spirit so you may grow in your faith God can’t use me until He breaks me. Break me, O God, and give me a living faith that has a heartbeat for you.

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God Hears

A

by Zebbie Brewster

s I was sitting in the doctor’s office waiting

man’s wisdom teacheth , but which the Holy Ghost

to be called back, I was looking again at the

teacheth; comparing spiritual things with spiritual. But

Scripture related to the Sunday morning

the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of

Bible study.

As I read over it again, I was amazed to see again

God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned.”

the mighty workings of God in the people’s lives. This was not the first time I had read this Scripture, but the words now spoke to my heart in a different way. God knows what our needs are at all times. Hey, as a Christian, we are His children, and He is that loving Father who listens as we commune with Him in prayer. We read His Word as He speaks to our hearts. It is spiritually discerned and comes alive to the believer as the Holy Spirit helps us to discern it. God speaks, and we are wise to listen. It is life to our weary souls. It is hope for the lost soul to find their way in our downtrodden world.

What is God speaking to you today?

1 Corinthians 2:9-14: “But as it written, Eye hath

Let me encourage you to take time and read God’s Word today. Let it speak to your heart as only His Holy Word can. Then speak back to Him in prayer.

not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the

You will find no sweeter relationship than what will

heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for

be found in spending time with your blessed Savior,

them that love him. But God hath revealed them unto

Jesus Christ.

us by his Spirit: for the Spirit searcheth all things, yea,

James 4:8: “Draw nigh to God, and he will draw

the deep things of God. For what man knoweth the

nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and

things of a man, save the spirit of man which is in him?

purify your hearts, ye double minded.”

even so the things of God knoweth no man, but the Spirit of God. Now we have received not the spirit of

I’m praying you find that perfect peace today in Jesus Christ.

know the things that are freely given to us of God. Which things also we speak, not in the words which

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the world, but the spirit which is of God; that we might Zebbie Brewster resides in Summerville, Georgia. She is an active member at Perennial Springs Baptist Church.

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Gospelway Baptist Church 336 Jupiter Cir, 30721 706-278-1424 Grace Baptist Church 2049 Lower Kings Bridge Rd, 30721 706-537-6884 Harmony Baptist Church 187 Lower Dawnville Rd, 30721 706-226-5521 Harvest Baptist Church 3986 Cleveland Hwy, 30721 706-694-8951 Hill Crest Baptist Church 1901 Cityview St, 30720 706-279-1267 Hopewell Baptist Church 3527 Airport Rd, 30721 706-226-5987 Kinsey Drive Baptist Church 2626 Kinsey Drive,30720 706-277-3505 Lakeshore Park Baptist Church 12 Crescent St, 30720 706-275-6050 Liberty Baptist Church 506 South Pentz St, 30720 706-226-5535 Lindsey Memorial Baptist 706-673-7650 3503 Lindsey Memorial Rd. Rocky Face, Ga. 30740 Macedonia Baptist Church 1355 Dawnville Rd NE, 30721 706-259-9220 Maple Grove Baptist Church 347 Maple Grove Rd, 30721 706-483-6300 McFarland Hill Baptist Church 307 Brickyard Rd, 30721 706-277-5521 Mount Rachel Baptist Church 332 Haig Mill Lake Rd, 30720 706-278-5192 Mount Ridge Baptist Church 1401 M L King, Jr. Blvd, 30721 706-278-0335 New Hope Baptist Church 900 Roan St, 30721 706-226-2093 New Hope Baptist Church 706-673-8050 2105 Tunnel Hill-Varnell Road Tunnel Hill, GA 30755 New Life Baptist Church 2620 Old Grade Rd, 30721 Northwest Georgia Baptist Church 222 North Pentz St, 30720 706-463-3490 Olivia Baptist Church 1817 Guy St, 30720 706-278-3507 Pine Grove Baptist Church 4004 Airport Road, 30721 706-264-8630 Poplar Springs Baptist Church 897 Poplar Springs Rd, 30720 706-259-8727 Reformation Baptist Church 825 Chattanooga Avenue, 30720 706-314-8711 Rocky Face Baptist Church 1544 Rocky Face Railroad St, 30740 706- 226-5751

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

Church of Christ

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

Church of God

Lifegate Church 2744 Cleveland Highway, 30721 706-259-0016 Church of God of Union Assembly 2311 South Dixie Rd, 30720 706-275-0510 City View Church of God 3688 Chatsworth Hwy, 30721 706-226-6686 Crosspointe 2681 Underwood Street 30721 706-278-2649 Valley Brook Church of God 1474 Mineral Springs Rd, 30720 706-279-3296

Community

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

Episcopal

Saint Mark’s Episcopal Church

901 West Emory St, 30720 706-278-8857

Latter-day Saints

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

Lutheran

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

Methodist

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

Nazarene

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

Non-Denominational

Abundant Life Bible Church 120 East Morris Street, 30721 706-270-9733 Bridging the Gap Ministries

514 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, 30721 706-277-7575 Relentless Worship Center 210 Robinwood Dr, 30721 706-313-1129 Cornerstone Family Church 1240 Dawnville Rd, 30721 706-259-8509 Dalton House Of Prayer 735 Beaverdale Rd NE, 30721 706-280-0263 Good Neighbors Church 910 South Thornton Ave, 30720 706-226-0846 Gospel Light Tabernacle 804 Sheridan Ave, 30721 Grace Fellowship Ministries

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

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

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

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

Pentecostal

Presbyterian

706-226-6344

Salvationalist

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

Seventh Day Adventist

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

Chatsworth Church Directory Baptist

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

706-517-8944 2309 Old Highway 411 Chatsworth, GA 30705 US Murray Baptist Church 706-695-9712 508 West Peachtree Street Chatsworth, GA 30705 US New Hope Baptist Church 706-517-3089 1273 New Hope Road Chatsworth, GA 30705 US New Prospect Baptist Church 706-629-9521 7629 Highway 225 Chatsworth, GA 30705 US Old Fashion Baptist Church 706-695-5420 885 Ben Adams Road Chatsworth, GA 30705 US Open Air Ministries 706-386-484 1058 Mtn Crest Dr. Chatsworth, GA 30705 US Prayer Baptist Church 706-624-9216 10859 Hwy. 225 South Chatsworth, GA 30705 US Shinning Light Baptist Church 706-517-1739 801 North 5th Avenue Chatsworth, GA 30705 US Smyrna Baptist Church 706-695-5815 1913 Smyrna Church Road Chatsworth, GA 30705 US Spring Place Baptist Church 706-695-5532 441 Highway 225 South Chatsworth, GA 30705 US Strait Way Baptist Church 706-517-2861 508 West Peachtree Street Chatsworth, GA 30705 US Total Praise Baptist Church 706-695-6441 1461 Greeson Bend Rd, Chatsworth, GA 30705 US Zion Hill Baptist Church 706-517-5913 Highway 225 North Chatsworth, GA 30705 US

Bible

Grace Bible Church

2599 Leonard Bridge Rd. Chatsworth, GA 30705 US

Church of Christ

Woodhaven Church of Christ 706-847-7400 508 West Peachtree Street Chatsworth, GA 30705 US

Church of God

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

Full Gospel

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

Methodist

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

Non-Denominational

God’s Light House 784 Smyrna Church Road Chatsworth, GA 30705 The Church of God of the Union Assembly at Chatsworth, GA 706-695-7335 Highway 52 Alternate Chatsworth, GA 30705 US Liberty Tabernacle 706-517-3140 2196 Smyrna Church Road Chatsworth, GA 30705 US Living Word Christian Fellowship 706-695-5005 960 Cherokee Drive Chatsworth, GA 30705 US New Beginnings Ministries 706-695-6067 646 Floodtown Road Chatsworth, GA 30705 US North Gate Church 706-548-4967 7727 Highway 225 South Chatsworth, GA 30755 US Tabernacle of Praise 706-517-0377 1435 Leonard Bridge Road Chatsworth, GA 30705 US Wings Of Faith Ministries 706-695-1527 1122 North Holly Drive Chatsworth, GA 30705 US

Pentecostal

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

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

Seventh Day Adventist

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

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False Teaching

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by Eddie Turner

mong its countless teachings of the right ways to live our lives as humans, the Bible makes a great effort to warn us about the wrong ways to behave. In these verses from the

book of 1 Timothy, we are given two examples of false teachings that will be prominent among churches in the latter days.

“The Spirit clearly says that in later times some will abandon

“God is trying to lead us back to His original design where man subsisted upon the natural products of the earth.” Unbiblical.

“This is a work that will have to be done before God's people can stand before Him.” Unbiblical.

You see the problem here, don’t you? This practice went from being a mere suggestion to a full-blown requirement for

the faith and follow deceiving spirits and things taught by demons.

one's salvation. And coffee??? I think we should pause and pray

Such teachings come through hypocritical liars, whose consciences

for these deprived individuals right away! Because false teaching

have been seared as with a hot iron. They forbid people to marry

exists in so many varieties, each church it divides may be under

and order them to abstain from certain foods, which God created to

the impression that only its members can be saved. After all, if

be received with thanksgiving by those who believe and who know

what they do makes them right with God, those not doing it cannot

the truth. For everything God created is good, and nothing is to be

be right. Right? Regarding the abstinence of certain foods, Jesus

rejected if it is received with thanksgiving, because it is consecrated

already set this record straight with the Pharisees.

by the word of God and prayer” (1 Timothy 4:1-5).

“Do you not understand that whatever goes into the man from outside cannot defile him, because it does not go into his heart, but into his stomach, and is eliminated?” (Thus He declared all foods clean.) And He was saying, “That which proceeds out of the man, that is what defiles the man” (Mark 7:18-20).

Rituals like these may seem trivial to you and me, but God takes them very seriously. Any church that adds to, takes away from, or weaves its way in and out of His Word to be seen as having completed works of merit will suffer God's wrath. Moses' two nephews might have testified to this had they not been incinerated for their "special offering."

You can read their story in chapters 9 and 10 of Leviticus.

Humans are incapable of doing anything worthy of

Since God has pointed out some specifics for us, I decided to

salvation. A suggestion that a mere wiggle of one's little finger

do some checking up on these false teachings. After all, the Bible

makes people more ripe for salvation completely strips Jesus of his

does say that they will occur "in the later times." Given the many

divinity. Why? Because it makes him a liar. We're all expected to

prophecies concerning the end times that we have witnessed, I

do good works; to behave in a manner that reflects our gratitude

think we're there. For the record, I found the practice of abstaining

for his sacrifice. But those works are flawed because we are flawed.

from certain foods within a denomination very quickly. So, without

Even on our best days, our praises to God are marred by our self-

revealing any names, I am going to show you several relevant

centered and unforgiving hearts. This is the human condition. We

statements as they appear within that denomination's summary of

are to strive for goodness, but that bar is set way above our heads

foundational beliefs. And I'll point out whether each statement is

on purpose so that we will be completely reliant upon Jesus, who

biblical or unbiblical.

did for us what we cannot do for ourselves. In Christ alone means

“We do not earn our way to heaven by being vegetarians.” Biblical.

“Erroneous eating and drinking result in erroneous thinking and acting.” Biblical.

“It is God's direct instruction to all of us to eat a balanced and appropriate plant-based diet.” Unbiblical.

“The Lord counsels the church to discard meats, tea, coffee, and other harmful foods.” Unbiblical.

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in Christ alone.

“And there is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved” (Acts 4:12).

As we continue our daily walk with God, may He break our hearts for the misguided and use us to lead His precious children away from false teaching and into the everlasting arms of his son, Jesus Christ.

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Death In Spring pring is coming…Time for some cleaning.

Remove all the self-doubt, worry, jealousy, regret, anger, guilt, or any other negative emotions that are holding you back from your happy, fulfilled life.” –Nanette Mathews Ahhh…spring is in the air! Beautiful flowers are wanting to peek at the sun, bees and birds are ready to make their joyful noises, and bunnies are hopping quietly and peacefully, all the while sharing the plunder of humanity’s delight within nature with the playful, bright-colored flowers. But then there was hate, guilt, dread, jealousy, idolatry, unforgiveness, gossip, murder, and the list can go on and on. What a way to kill such beauty in a time of what is meant for “rebirth and renewal.”

We often drag winter into spring instead of letting the dead of our past stay frozen, never to be defrosted again. The pain we caused or the pain we inflicted or perhaps are still causing and inflicting upon ourselves and others has become soil for the flowers in our lives, poisoning our roots and robbing us of our beauty, preventing us to “shine like the dawn” (Psalm 37:6) or blossom. Once upon a time, we were full of life and fresh air with fewer worries despite our circumstances, positive or negative, but instead, we began to buy from vendors who had come to “steal, kill, and destroy” (John 10:10). What can I say? They are giving more for the money, or should I say offering more appealing displays for the soul.

However, we need to remember that “‘I have the right to do anything,’ you say—but not everything is beneficial.

‘I have the right to do anything’—but not everything is constructive” (1 Corinthians 10:23). So while we are lingering in winter and not letting what was past die so we can prepare ourselves for the beauty ahead in spring, we drown in lies that we can’t let the sin in our lives go, that trading it for trust in God is just not worth being happy.

We breathe in and absorb venom that threatens healthy relationships or any that could possibly blossom if we had cut off the weeds that choke us to death.

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So what shall we do to stop winter from trying to take over spring in our lives? Simple to say, but doable—find your joy in the Lord and remember His resurrection. “Then you will call, and the Lord will answer; you will cry for help, and he will say: Here am I…then you will find your joy in the Lord, and I will cause you to ride in triumph on the heights of the land…” (Isaiah 58:9, 14). Isaiah 58 tells

you exactly how to find your joy in the Lord. The New Testament reminds us, “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son” (John 3:16). Alongside that, death has been conquered by our Savior Jesus Christ: “‘Where, O death, is your victory? Where, O death, is your sting?’ The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the law. But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ” (1 Corinthians 15:55-56). So if you are failing to bloom for whatever reason, just remember that we have the victory through Christ if we fully trust and be obedient to these words, never forgetting them: “You will be like a well-watered garden, like a spring whose waters never fail” (Isaiah 58:11). May we blossom.

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Nikki Hill is a graduate from Lee University in Cleveland, Tennessee, with a Bachelors in English. She has a beautiful family and one day hopes to be a teacher and inspirational speaker.

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The Barber Shop

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by Shane Franks

t was maybe seven years ago that I was looking for

by things in life, while the most important things are

a new place to get my hair cut. I traveled to a lot of

accessible right there at our reach!

different cities, but my home church was in Dalton,

What does God require of us? To act justly, to live

Georgia. My friend, Damon, told me I should go check out

mercifully, and to walk HUMBLY before our God! He is

Dalton Barber Shop. “Go sit in Chuck’s chair! He’ll take

such an amazing God, yet He is SO simplistic! As chaos

good care of ya!” he said.

gathers around your life, reach for what is simplistic and

So off I went to take a chance on a new place! What’s

that which is right! Lift your neighbor in prayer before

the worst that can happen, I thought. The only difference

the Lord, and seek Him while He may be found! I believe

between a bad haircut and a good one is two weeks,

Job had ministering angels constantly reminding him,

anyways! I remember walking into the barbershop, and all of a sudden, I was filled with nostalgia and felt like I had walked onto the set of Mayberry (which I loved)! There were old pictures on the wall. Heck, there was even a guitar lying around in case someone wanted to pick it up and pick a tune. It’s just a place to get your ears lowered, hear a few jokes, and talk about recent, or not so recent, events.

It’s also kind of nice to get a straight razor shave every once in a while, too! Chuck is only one of two people I’ve ever let come near me with a straight razor. It’s easy to get those Sweeney Todd vibes if you don’t trust someone!

But the longer I’ve been going there, the more I’ve

“He’s a good God, Job! He’s a good God!” The best thing

gotten to know them, and the more we talk. Chuck

you can pour into your spirit is more than likely covered

pastors a church in Chatsworth, and I always make a

in dust and lying right next to you! Allow God’s Word

point to ask how it is doing. There have been a few times

to be poured into you today, and don’t forget to pay

when he has been cutting my hair and somebody may

attention to the needs of a loved one, a neighbor, or a

come in right off the street and Chuck might be briefly

complete stranger!

interrupted (which he knows I do not mind) to pray

I love you! God bless!

in between haircuts, and I’m quickly reminded and feel a shaking in my spirit. How easily we are distracted

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with them. An old Bible sits to the right that he reads Shane Franks is married to his wife, Samantha and he is also an avid outdoorsman.

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Faith Or Endurance?

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by Susan Newberry

everal weeks ago, I was feeling aggravated and

It’s been many years since my father-in-law passed away.

stressed. The COVID virus was causing too many

He was living with us at the time and was a strong-willed

changes in my life. While I didn’t know anyone

man who had been healthy most of his life. His illness made

personally who had the virus early on, I was now seeing

him difficult to deal with; he gave up and was waiting to die.

almost daily prayer requests on social media for people I

At church one night, I went to the altar and prayed fervently

knew, people I was friends with. It made the virus seem

for patience to deal with him. Be careful what you pray for!

more “real” when it started impacting people whom I knew

He soon began to decline, was bedridden, and had to be put

and cared about.

on a feeding tube (which he pulled out more than once).

In addition, there was the upcoming elections. I am a conservative, a supporter of President Trump, and pro-life. All I saw was negativity, hate, and conflict. I was thankful our economy was doing well, despite COVID, but I didn’t like that my family had not celebrated Easter, birthdays, Thanksgiving, and other holidays together as we have always done in the past.

One day, I was expressing all this to my daughter, who gently reminded me that I should have faith: faith that God was in control and that my worry was contradictory to trusting Him in all things. I had to pray, asking Him to forgive my lack of faith and trust in the difficult times. It’s

One night, he began hallucinating while Lane was

easy to not call on God when things in life are rolling along

working a 24-hour shift at the fire department. I sat by his

normally: no sickness, no job issues, no money problems.

bed most of that night holding his hand so he could sleep

It’s when things go wrong that we first think we can handle

and the “men in the closet” wouldn’t get him. That night,

it ourselves, and when we fail—we finally give it to God.

God answered my prayer and gave me patience. The next

James 1:3 tell us, “…for you that when your faith is tested,

few days, we were able to spend time with him, and I was

your endurance has a chance to grow.”

blessed to be with him when he drew his last breath.

Sometimes we pray for something in faith, but we want

I’ve had many days since, good and bad, that continue to teach me faith and endurance, and for that I say, “Thank

pray for something, someone, or a situation, I must have the

you, Lord.”

endurance to keep praying and wait for God’s answer, in God’s time.

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an answer in our time. I’ve learned that while it’s fine to

Susan Newberry and her husband, Lane have been married over 43 years. They have 3 children (one with Jesus) who blessed them with 3 grandsons, and a spoiled Shih Tzu who loves to go camping with them.

They love the Lord and attend Salem Baptist Church.

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have in two or three days. Our service department strives daily to get whatever product you bring in for repair taken care of in a timely manner and ready for return. Even in the busy time of year, seldom do we take more than five days to complete a repair. If it takes longer, it’s normally due to waiting on parts from the warehouse. We pride ourselves on turnaround time on equipment because we know the grass continues to grow.

Why buy from us? We think it’s simple: value prices on new products, service after the sale, turnaround time on repairs, supporting your local small business and not a big box store, and most importantly, because of your overall customer experience at our dealership. We ask the questions customers come to appreciate. “What size lot are you mowing? What is the terrain: flat, slope, or heavy slope?

What are you currently using, and in what ways are you looking to upgrade? Maybe deck width? Maybe reduced time in the seat? Maybe more power?” Let us help you finetune those decisions.

When you purchase from us, our units have gone through a checklist to ensure that once you get it home, you are ready to start cutting that lawn. We fuel new units, so you don’t have that extra stop to make before trying out your new machine.

As we expand on 2021 offers to our customers, combined with health and safety guidelines for both customers and employees, we now offer texting through our website. Payment options are also available through our site. Here’s an example: You know a part number you need or you can look it up on our site, so you send us a message through our site or even ask us to look it up for you. Once we confirm, you can pay online through our site, and we can process your order and get the part ready. Notify us once

you arrive, and we can bring the part out to you, so you never have to enter the store. People ask us quite often if we work on brands other than what we sell. I always answer, YES we do! As long as parts are accessible to get for the repair, we will take care of you.

Whether you’re that homeowner taking care of your yard, that weekend warrior who picks up lawns for extra income on the side, or that commercial cutter looking to be more efficient and profitable, find out why we are your onestop shop to answer any questions and fit your needs.

Please stop by our store location at 921 E. Morris St. in Dalton, GA. Or give us a call at 706-226-3126. You can also visit us online at cubcadetofnorthwestgeorgia.com. Our hours of operation beginning in March are Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. and Saturday from 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. You will be glad you did.

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Home Is Where Your Story Begins

by Rev. Brenda Dedmon

I

have a print hanging in my home that reads, “Home Is

a few seconds between the end of one person’s

Where Your Story Begins.” Just recently, I have looked at

sentence and the beginning of the other person. This

that print and thought about memories of my home as a

gives time to absorb what is said and have empathy,

child. I have so many fun memories of my childhood. We

and it gives an opportunity to understand their view

did not have a lot of money, but I knew I was loved, and we

and then respond.

had a lot of fun as a family.

My reflection as an adult makes me realize my life story did begin at home. I think my parents put into practice the

• Take an interest in your child’s interests. Your child’s favorite toys, hobbies, or interests are things they are strongly attached to. If you show no interest in

Scripture in Proverbs 22:6: “Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it.” Connection is the relationship you have with your child. When you take the time and make an investment in being intentional in building a relationship, you gain the power of influence over your child that cannot be matched by any other parenting effort. The following are a few suggestions I believe will get you started in the right direction: • Learn and speak your child’s love language. “The 5 Love Languages of Children” by Dr. Gary Chapman and Dr. Ross Campbell describes the ways children need to be loved. One example is if you constantly tell your child all the nicest things

their favorites, they may think you do not like them.

about them in passing, but their love language is

You do not have to love what they love, but you do

Quality Time. If you are not having enough alone time

have to show an interest. Allow them to talk about

with them, those nice things mean less. If you discover

what they love and why they love it. This will help

that inner language, you will have a greater impact.

your child feel a sense of belonging and is the kind of

• Listen more than you speak. God gave us two ears

bond needed for a relationship that leads to a positive

and one mouth, so perhaps we need to listen more than we talk. Everyone wants to be heard, even

parental influence.

As you put these ideas into your relationship with your child, you are building trust between you and your child.

emotions, and their opinion. Children feel value

One day, your child will recognize how you did point them

when we listen to them actively. Actively listening is

in the right direction, and they will realize that home is

listening without thinking about what you are going

where their story did begin.

to say. Train yourself and your children to pause

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children. We should value their thoughts, feelings,

Rev. Brenda Dedmon is the retired director of the Children’s Learning Center, First Baptist of Dalton. She is also an avid Bama, Roll Tide Fan!

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ffordable and good-quality furniture is hard to find.

which started to leave many items on backorder or

It can become a headache when you are trying to

completely out of stock. Getting the furniture the customers

furnish your home. There are many options that vary

needed started to become very difficult, but the support of

when searching for furniture, including the quality and price.

our community continued to be there. “We cannot thank our

What can make this easier for you? At Caremy’s Furniture,

community enough for being patient and for sticking with

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us through these times. They really understood our situation

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and waited for their orders even if they knew the wait would

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be a little longer. Because of our community’s support and patience, we are still in business today.”

Eloy and Marina feel very blessed to be able to serve the community with quality and affordable furniture. “We are very thankful for our community; they have supported us and have really helped

Caremy’s Furniture owner, Eloy, has been in the furniture

us push through

business for over 10 years. He started as a delivery man, and

this pandemic. We

then he moved up to become the delivery manager after he

have established

had the opportunity to become a sales representative in the

relationships with our

business. He decided to take on the challenge, alongside his

loyal customers and

wife Marina, of opening their own furniture store after several

appreciate all of you.

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We would love to

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invite everyone who has not had the chance to visit our store

On top of all the challenges of opening a new business, the unexpected occurred a few months down the road when the pandemic began. The store was shut down because of

to come in and give us a chance. We would be very happy to assist in any way possible.”

Caremy’s Furniture is located at 2523 E. Walnut Ave. and

this pandemic, but a couple of weeks later, we were able to

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Gò0dNews for Everyone

The Spiritual War On Your Marriage

by Rebekah Hargraves

I

’ll never forget the day a few years ago when I was sitting in a coffee shop with friends. While there, one of

So what do we do? If we realize that Satan is on the prowl, what should our response be?

the ladies present mentioned how a missionary friend

The good news is that Paul already has us covered in his

of hers in Africa had told her something rather startling.

words from Ephesians 6. May we live out these words in our

This missionary friend informed her that there are actually

marriages, today and every day!

groups of Satanists in Africa who regularly make it their

“Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able

mission to actively pray against marriages, their main

to stand against the wiles of the devil. For we do not wrestle

prayer being that marriages would fail.

against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against

Now, I realize that these Satanists are obviously not praying to the One true God, and so these “prayers” can seem like little to no threat to us at all. But here’s the thing: we know that Satan “walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour” (1 Peter 5:8). In Job 1, we read that, prior to his attacks on Job, Satan tells the Lord that he had been “going to and fro on the earth” and “walking back and forth on it” (verse 7). 2 Corinthians 4:4

powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age,

refers to Satan as “the god of this age” or “the god of this

against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places.

world” and says that he is regularly about the business of

Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may

blinding people to truth.

be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to

Too often, we as Christians, when it comes to our

stand. Stand therefore, having girded your waist with truth,

marriages, entertain the idea that nothing bad could ever

having put on the breastplate of righteousness, and having

happen to the bond between us and our husbands. “I would

shod your feet with the preparation of the gospel of peace;

never have an affair.” “He would never become addicted

above all, taking the shield of faith with which you will be

to pornography.” “It’s no big deal if I become Facebook

able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one. And take

friends with that old flame from high school.” While yes, it

the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which

is important to trust our spouses and to think good thoughts

is the word of God; praying always with all prayer and

of them, we need to not make the mistake of becoming

supplication in the Spirit” (Ephesians 6:11-18a).

though saved and changed, Christians are still capable of committing sin.

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About The Author

naïve to the attacks of Satan or to the realization that, Rebekah Hargraves is a wife, mama of two littles, blogger, podcaster, and author whose passion is to edify, equip, and encourage women in their journey of Biblical womanhood, particularly with an emphasis on the gospel and its implications for everyday life. You can find Rebekah on her website, Hargraves Home and Hearth, on Instagram, or on iTunes via The Home and Hearth podcast.

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Gò0dNews Ministry Spotlight

March for Christ Ministries

M

arch for Christ Ministries would like to

hardwork did not

take this time to give a shout out to all the

go unnoticed.

people who made the last event possible.

Chad Pickel,

It is not about us but about Jesus. We could not do

Jason and Allison

anything without the guiding of Holy Spirit and the

Blalock, and all

community of believers who came alongside us. We

the guys from

were blessed to give out coats, meals in bags, and

A Place Called

hot plates! All for the glory of God! From Contessa,

Hope: Thank you

Leslie, Phyllis, Monica, Brandy, and Meredith we

for all you do

say: Thank you God-Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

for the Kingdom

Jesus you make all things new and with you all

of God. Your

things are possible.

servant hearts Mack Gaston

and desire to lead

Community

people to Christ

Center: Tommy

was the highlight

and Audra and

of our day.

staff thank you

Thank you

for believing in

to the Pastors

our vision and

who gave God's

helping us make

Word and prayed:

it come to pass.

Bobby Calhoun,

Shane and

Nick Sergent, Tim

Samantha Franks

Chaney, Mario

of Good News

Miller, Martin

Magazine: Thank

Quinonez, Michael Watkins, and Deo Wilson.

you for your

It is March for Christ Ministries desire to know

friendship and

God and make Him known by sharing the love of

always being

Jesus and unity in the community. “My command

right there to motivate and encourage with Godly

is this: Love each other as I have loved you. Greater

wisdom and also leading worship all day.

love has no one than

Also the sweet Suttles singing group who lent us their beautiful voices.

this: to lay down one's life for one's

Nick and Mary Sergent of Breaking Chains

friend”(John 15:12-13).

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Gò0dNews for Marriage

Knock, Knock

K

by Laura Perdue

nock, Knock. Hello, are you in there? How many times in

prayer. The order we should pray in and the three aspects of prayer:

life have you found yourself standing at a door knocking but

content, persistence, and God’s faithfulness.

no one seems to answer? You ring the doorbell, but still no

When we pray how many of us can admit that our prayers are

answer? You bang on the window, but still no response. So, what

more like a shopping list versus a conversation with him? It sounds

do you do? You just give up and move on to the next business of

more like God I need this, this, and well throw this into the mix while

the day. Parents, how about a time when your child really wanted

you are at it, but we never stop to thank Him and praise Him for all

something? They didn't just ask one time and walk away when you

that He has already done for us. If we flipped the script of our prayers

said no. They probably kept saying “Momma, Momma, Momma,”

and thanked Him first, then made our requests known to Him, what

and when that didn’t work, they pitched an all-out temper tantrum

frame of mind would this put us in? For me, I believe it would open a

until they got your attention or they got what they wanted. Am I

more intimate conversation with Him. Sometimes I personally feel like

right? Maybe it is a different scenario, or maybe you really needed

the selfish child who just goes to God and says “Okay, give me this,

your spouse to help you with something or needed their listening

but I fail to show Him how grateful for all that He, daddy God, has

ear, however after asking and feeling no response you get frustrated

already given me.

that you just quietly walk away.

How about our persistence? Remember the scenario’s I mentioned in the beginning of the article? What have you been asking and believing God for that just because He has not answered, you just stopped asking, just gave up, and stopped being persistent in your prayers? When we pray, we expect God to answer right away, but what we must learn about prayer is that God’s provision is daily, not all at once. We cannot store it up and then cut off communication with God just because he does not answer right away. It’s time to be persistent and get your child-like faith fight back by asking God for what you need!

We need to stop being so fast-food minded when it comes to God’s promises and His Word. Many times we want it fast and our

One morning recently, I felt a tugging of the Holy Spirit and

way, but when we are in such a hurry, we lose the quality of what we

it was so strong to the point I could not get comfortable enough to

would have received if we would have just waited a little longer. Sit at

go back to sleep. So, I grabbed my devotional, a fresh cup of my

the Lord’s table, let God know what you need, wait on Him to bring it

favorite caramel coffee, my Bible, and turned on my prayer time

to you, and when He finally delivers, sit in a posture of thankfulness

playlist. I must admit that I have not been as faithful in my prayer life/

for His faithfulness to you, and enjoy! Have peace with what Jesus

devotional time these past few months as I should be. I have found

promises in His Word in Luke 11:9-10 “So I say to you: ASK and it

myself stressed out, fatigued, and running on empty, like an emotional

will be given to you, SEEK and you will find, KNOCK, and the door

train wreck going nowhere. Guess that is what happens when we

will opened to you. For EVERYONE who asks receives, he who seeks

don't make time for the one who is the SOURCE of all we need.

finds, and those who knock the door will be opened.”

Now, back to knocking on a door and no one answering. How

Today, if you are fatigued and feel like you cannot go any further

can we relate that concept to our marriages? This morning the topic of

in life, ask yourself—how long have I been away from the Source?

my devotional was on “morning.” It was talking about the principle

How long have I neglected putting my marriage and my commitment

that we start our morning by. Some start it by reading social media,

to God first? When you pray for your marriage, do you complain more

checking emails, checking bank balances, etc. Then there are those

than you ask God to restore? When we pray and apply the order that

that start it off by indulging in God's Word, worship, and prayer time.

God has set forth for us in how to pray, what a difference I believe we

I am guilty of being one of the first groups of people. The devotional

would see. Challenge yourself this year to knock on Heaven's door

was considerably basic talking about how important it is to start your

until your marriage is restored!

receiving the manna He is ready to supply. It did not stop there. What really got me into my spirit this morning was the scripture reference, Luke 11:1-13. In these passages God is teaching His disciples about

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About The Author

morning off by turning God's Word up like a breakfast bowl and My name is Laura Perdue and I am married to my best friend, Brian Perdue. God has truly blessed us both and I could not imagine life without my prince, My promise.

Brian and I reside in Marietta, Georgia, and serve on the ministry team of Fivestones Church in Canton, Ga.

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Caring for Those Who Lead

I

by Kristen West

f churches awarded frequent flyer miles for every time

Pray for them. Better yet, text or email your prayer and

folks were in attendance, I can assure you I’d have

send it to them. I can’t think of anything more personal and

unlimited free air travel for the rest of my natural days

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pray for them. Feel free to ask them how you can specifically

I have spent my life in church. As a result, I’ve

learned a few foundational things: People are messy – even in church.

Life is hard – including in church.

Care is a key – especially in church.

But here’s a particularly disturbing thing I’ve noticed over the years. The higher up in leadership someone seems to be, the less likely they are to receive the attentive care they need from those around them.

It’s actually a principle that seems to penetrate all sectors of life. People who hold leadership positions (pastors, principals, CEO’s, supervisors, etc.) seem to juggle some of life’s heaviest loads while receiving the least amount of personal care within their professional circles.

The old saying, “It’s lonely at the top” seems to apply.

Most of us assume those in supervisory positions are

be praying for them in the future (that tends to make pastors happier than a 4-year old on Christmas morning).

Thank them. In a world where genuine thankfulness

good. They were qualified, mature, and strong enough to

is a rare commodity, just reaching out to thank your

get that position of leadership in the first place, right? Why

pastor, supervisor, coach, or leader means more than

would they need any additional encouragement, support, or

most people realize. It’s free, yet worth so much. So often,

care from the rest of us?

we underestimate the value of thankfulness and bypass

Because they’re just people.

opportunities to let those around us know we “see”

Truth be told, they actually need more care than most.

them and appreciate all that they do. (Bonus points here

They travel a road that tends to be very lonely, dotted with

– the more specific you can be in your thankfulness and

much criticism and little praise. They help shoulder the

appreciation, the more personal and meaningful it is).

weight of other’s struggles and hardships all while trying to juggle their own.

In churches, for example, it’s expected that pastors should be pouring out their hearts, souls, and lives into their congregations and their communities. That’s what they’re “called” to do, isn’t it? Yet, as people – flesh and blood

Those two ideas are just the tip of the iceberg! My hope is that this helps all of us become more aware of those “over” us who seem to care for us so naturally. Maybe we can extend that same grace and care back to them.

“Carry one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ” (Galatians 6:2).

just like the rest of us.

How can we help? How can we demonstrate care to them?

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people – they have burdens, problems, troubles, and worries

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

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The Pledge of Allegiance

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by Monica Gambrell

ike all dedicated parents, my husband and I tried our best to attend as many of our children’s extracurricular activities as possible. It was darned near impossible to do them all, with so many children doing different things, but as the older ones moved out, it was easier to spend more time with the younger ones. Four of my five children played the trombone in the school band, and when my middle child, Sarah, marched in the high school band, we volunteered to run the concession stand at all of the home games.

Boy, were we dumb! Just kidding: we actually had a good time doing it, for the most part.

On one particular day, I learned a very valuable lesson (which is almost always at a dear cost). Since I had the most gregarious personality, I was the front-person. Like a true carnie, I would screech from the confines of the concession stand, “Get your hotdogs, popcorn, and cold drinks here!” To everyone’s delight, the sales were always at their peak when I “encouraged” passers-by to partake of our delicious wares. This day was excruciatingly hot, and we really wanted to sell a lot of our frozen drinks. They had a great profit margin, and I was willing to do whatever it took to make more money for our band students. I felt indebtedness to the band that had on so many occasions allowed my children, who could not afford the uniforms, training camps, and annual competition trips, to partake just as if they could afford it. I truly felt obligated to put as much money back in the coffers as I possibly could to repay what had so graciously been given to my children.

They benefitted in many ways: from the camaraderie and striving for common goals to the search for their place in the world. I felt an allegiance to this school band.

I was having the time of my life yelling at the top of my lungs to anyone who would listen when I was struck by the sudden silence and stillness of everyone around me. They were in a sort of reverent stance, and they were all facing me! What had I done? I cannot even begin to tell you how mortified I was to learn that everyone’s sudden

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reverence was in fact geared toward the flagpole mounted on the hill behind the concession stand. They had all stood silent before reciting the pledge of allegiance to the flag of our country! My shouts had reverberated in their sudden silence, and I wanted to crawl beneath the closest rock and hide.

Like my allegiance to the school band, I feel an even stronger allegiance to my country, so I was mortified at my own dishonor of this moment. Now, though, my heart is pondering a different question. Do I revere and give honor to the allegiance I have to my Lord? Do I, in every circumstance, stop everything to set aside a time in every day in which I honor my Lord? Does my allegiance to my Lord bring me to tears like my allegiance to my country?

Do I stand proudly to declare my allegiance and invite others to do the same? Let us shout a resounding “yes” to Him who deserves our allegiance. Let us never forget our allegiance to Him. “Therefore this is what the Sovereign Lord says: As surely as I live, I will bring down on his head my oath that he despised and my covenant that he broke. I will spread my net for him, and he will be caught in my snare. I will bring him to Babylon and execute judgment upon him there because he was unfaithful to me” (Ezekiel 17:19-20).

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o matter what time of year it is, being in my kitchen always reminds me of my grandmother. We would stay in there for what seemed like hours. We would

sing songs, talk about school, and sometimes even talk about boys! We talked about heaven and who we hoped to see there: just about anything that you could imagine, we talked about it! (We even cooked and baked a little too!) I pray that one day I will have those special talks with my grandkids too! My 4-year-old grandson already has the same love of the kitchen that we did!

My favorite place to be is in the kitchen baking, no matter what time of year. I LOVE making special desserts that coincide with the time of year it is. In February, I like to make pink or red; in March, I like to make green or yellow; in April, I like to make pastels; you get my drift. Since March and April are both great months for something GREEN, I wanted to share this delicious and easy recipe with you. It’s perfect for a little green to keep from being pinched on the 17th or delicious as a dessert with your Easter dinner.

Ingredients/Instructions • 1 box white cake mix • 1 cup whole milk • 1 stick butter, melted • 3 large eggs • 2 tsp. pure vanilla extract • 1 Tbsp. lime juice • 1 small box lime Jell-O mix Mix all ingredients together and bake in greased Bundt pan for 40 minutes or until done. Let cool completely.

Frosting/Glaze: • ½ stick butter, softened • 4 oz. cream cheese, softened • 2 cups confectioner’s sugar • 1 tsp. vanilla • 1 Tbsp. lime juice • 1-2 Tbsp. milk or water (or more if you want a thinner frosting/glaze)

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Mix all ingredients together with mixer until smooth. Spread or drizzle over cake. Store in fridge. **You can garnish with lime zest, lime slices, strawberries, toasted coconut, slivered almonds, etc.

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Mary Anderson Beard lives in Rome with her husband, Brian. They have three beautiful, grown children and soon will have three amazing grandchildren! She enjoys being active in their church, Wilkerson Road Baptist Church. Aside from baking, she enjoys getting together with friends and family. She also enjoys writing for my very fun food and recipe blog—Yaya’s Kitchen!

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his month, we turn our clocks forward in our bi-

beautiful in its time. Also, he has put eternity into man’s

yearly ritual of shifting from one time to another.

heart, yet so that he cannot find out what God has done

Schoolchildren will no longer have to wait for the

from the beginning to the end.”

bus in the dark, and we can start planning to fire up the

Solomon acknowledges that God’s creation is beautiful,

backyard grill for a pleasant evening outdoors. (We’ll not

but it was created with an expiration date—it has an end.

talk about losing that hour of sleep!)

Not so with humanity. Because we live within time, we

As human beings, we spend much of our life

cannot see all that God has planned. And there is the

looking forward to something—a new job,

tension—we are created for eternity, but

graduating from school, finding our

we currently live within time. As a

life partner, or retirement. In this

result, we feel out of sync with

current season, most people

time because we were made for

are looking forward to a time

something more. The Apostle

when we can “get back to

Paul addressed this in 2

normal.” On the other

Corinthians 5:2: “We grow

hand, some people seem

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to be haunted by events

bodies, and we long to

in their past. Either way,

put on our heavenly

we are creatures of time.

bodies like

Over the past year, as we

new clothing.”

have struggled our way

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been with time. Many

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time—toward eternity. An

teach their kids at home, look after sick

eternal view changes the way we

family members, and wrestle with paying bills. Because of the quarantine, we shop from home

look at everything in life—our jobs, our finances, our family, and current affairs. It brings

and find ourselves waiting on packages from an overloaded

us hope, hope that is based on God’s grand purposes and

postal system. We think, “If I only had more time…”

the promise of eternity in His presence for those who trust

Our frustration is born out of a sense that we simply

in Him. “Let us hold tightly without wavering to the hope

do not have enough time. We long for something more.

we affirm, for God can be trusted to keep his promise”

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(Hebrews 10:23).

the only time we have. What we have forgotten is that, as eternity, not for time.

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creatures made in the image of God, we were created for

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

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round this time of year, I often hear the buzz of

that I am His, and He is mine; I am never without His love,

people saying, “It’s time for spring cleaning!”

mercy, and grace.

I’ve never been one to enthusiastically approach

If you are struggling with a difficult task, a difficult

cleaning. I’ll admit, I struggle in this area. I have spent some

decision, or a significant need, I would encourage you to

time over the past months working on improving those

talk to God and then trust that He holds you in His hands

efforts. The work ahead of me was not easy, and I often felt

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overwhelmed when considering the depth of what I had

counsel of your pastor, a counselor, or a close friend for

to do. I found that when I was struggling, if I took a deep

guidance. When we are faithful in obedience and service to

breath and said a prayer for God to give me the strength and

the Lord, He will bless our efforts.

the will to press on, He would. The result was progress! The great thing about progress is that it inspires further action and leads to success.

The verse that appeared in my devotional today is Hebrews 11:1: “Now faith is the reality of what is hoped for, the proof of what is not seen.” This verse is the perfect example of my hope when I ask God to intervene during my struggles.

I can trust His faithfulness. As I continue to work on spring cleaning, I can focus on this verse reminding me that faith is trusting what I cannot see. My goal this spring is to spring free in faith. Learning to trust God when I feel like I am incapable of completing any task sets me free from self-burden.

This concept applies to so much more than spring

M​ay the promises of the Lord be a blessing to you in any time of struggle. You are one of His chosen, and because

cleaning. When I commit to trusting God in every action

you are chosen, you are also empowered to spring free in

throughout each day, I am free to do the work (have faith)

faith (Ephesians 1:3-4)!

difficult times in my life where God’s faithfulness was clear, even if it took some time for me to see it. I can rest knowing

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