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Contents MARCH 2026

GoodNews from the Pastor’s Desk

8 My Confidence

by Dr. Bobby Sneed

GoodNews Money Matters

10 Spring Cleaning Your

Finances: How Tidying Up Today Strengthens Your Retirement Plan

by Jamie Peak GoodNews for Men

12 The Head of the Serpent

by Hayden Lanier

GoodNews for Women

14 Keep Watch

by Spring M. Fricks

GoodNews for Kids

16 Be Filled

by Katie Loveless

GoodNews for Life

18 Out of the Boat

by Beth Penny

GoodNews to honor Brain Injury Month

20 Watching in Wonder

by Tammy Madden

GoodNews Cover Story

GoodNews for Runners

28 Finish Strong

by Bill Silvers

GoodNews for Discovering More

30 MORE THAN Reflections

by Garrett Nudd

GoodNews for your Taste Buds

32 Keto Cheesy Egg Muffins GoodNews Poetry

34 You’ll Be a Butterfly Soon

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by Cindy J. Evans

GoodNews for Everyone

36 What If?

by Paula Burgner

GoodNews for Health & Fitness

38 Presence as a Present (Gift)

by Dr. Rob England

GoodNews for Everyone

40 Messiah & The Day of First Fruits: John 20

by Dr. Rob Debelak GoodNews for Parents

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42 Parenting in Peril

by John Garrod

24 Finding Home, Finding

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Gò0dNews from the Pastor’s Desk

My Confidence

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by Dr. Bobby Sneed

hat do you hope for these days? From whence

grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect

does your confidence come in times of trouble?

in weakness.’ Therefore most gladly I will rather boast

We have been taught, encouraged even, to

in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon

be self-reliant and to be strong by cultivating an inner

me.” Paul had reached his mortal limit and now he learned

strength of resilience so we may persevere no matter what

where his personal strength failed, God’s strength was not

comes our way; but what do we do when we find ourselves

only sufficient but was made perfect. Every Believer, will

overwhelmed and incapable of climbing the hills of trouble

be put to the test throughout life to discover our personal

that lay before us? Where is your hope then? Where does

insufficiencies so that we may experience the all sufficiency

our confidence come from when we can no longer see a way

of God and His perfection made evident in times of trouble.

And when we have come to our personal limit and found our hope in Jesus, not only do we see that His strength is made perfect but we learn to lean on Him all the time both good and bad. Trusting Him becomes the lesson learned when we discover His faithfulness.

Jeremiah must have understood this when he wrote in chapter 17 verse 7 NIV, “But blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord, whose confidence is in him.” I chose the NIV translation because the word “hope” is replaced with “confidence” which is

out, when all our inner resources are zapped, we are frozen

fitting. In whom is your confidence? If your confidence (or

in our doubts and fear leaves us trembling? David must

hope) is in yourself, you are relying on the lesser (you) and

have understood this well when he wrote in Psalm 39:7 NIV,

your weakness will soon be found out; but we all should be

“But now, Lord, what do I look for? My hope is in you.”

trusting in the greater (God) and we will quickly find that

We know from scripture that David was “a man after God’s

His strength will never be overwhelmed and will be proven

own heart” (Acts 13:22) partly because he had discovered at

perfect every time! I hope that you will trust in the Lord and

a very young age his own limits and had developed a strong

be forever confident in Him today.

Furthermore, Paul writes in 2 Corinthians 12:9 NKJV concerning his own struggles, “And He said to me, ‘My

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About The Author

faith in the Lord to see him through every circumstance.

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.

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Spring Cleaning Your Finances: How Tidying Up Today Strengthens Your Retirement Plan with

Money Matters Jamie Peak

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That same seasonal reset is a powerful metaphor for retirement

staying aligned with your plan and protecting progress

planning. Just as clutter can hide what’s useful in your home,

you’ve already made.

financial clutter can obscure whether you’re truly prepared for

Letting Go of Financial Habits That No Longer Serve You

pring cleaning isn’t just about closets and garages—it’s a mindset. Each year, we open windows, shake out dust, and decide what still deserves space in our lives.

the future you want.

Spring is an ideal time to step back, reassess, and intentionally

• Whether diversification has drifted due to market performance Rebalancing isn’t about chasing returns—it’s about

Spring cleaning requires tough decisions. Keeping everything “just in case” leads to clutter. The same is true

align your finances with your long-term retirement goals.

financially. Some habits that once made sense—holding excess

Clearing Financial Clutter

cash, delaying retirement contributions, or avoiding long-term

Over time, financial lives get messy. Old bank accounts

planning—can become obstacles over time. Letting go creates

linger, unused credit cards stay open “just in case,” and

space for better habits, clearer goals, and more confident

investment accounts accumulate from previous jobs.

decision-making.

Individually, these may seem harmless, but together they create

Preparing for the “Maintenance” Years

confusion and inefficiency.

Spring cleaning your finances starts with consolidation and organization: • Closing unused accounts

A clean home is easier to maintain, and the same is true for a clean financial plan. Annual reviews reduce the likelihood of costly surprises later—whether it’s tax inefficiency, insufficient savings, or misaligned investments.

• Rolling over old employer retirement plans

Consistent financial maintenance helps:

• Updating account beneficiaries

• Reduce stress as retirement approaches

• Creating a clear inventory of assets and debts

• Improve confidence in your long-term plan

When everything is visible and organized, it’s easier to

• Turn retirement from a vague concept into a tangible reality

see whether your retirement savings are on track—or quietly drifting off course.

Rebalancing the Investment “Closet” A closet full of clothes that no longer fit is surprisingly similar to a portfolio that no longer matches your risk tolerance.

Market changes, age, and life events can gradually shift your asset allocation without you realizing it.

Spring is a natural time to review: • Whether your investments still align with your retirement timeline

A Seasonal Habit with Lasting Impact Spring cleaning is powerful because it’s repeatable. When financial check-ins become a seasonal habit, retirement planning stops feeling intimidating and starts feeling manageable. This spring, as you open windows and clear out physical clutter, take a moment to do the same for your finances. Your future self will thank you for the fresh start.

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Gò0dNews for Men

The Head of the Serpent

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by Hayden Lanier

y family once had a scary experience in our yard.

from the dead, and He delivered the crushing blow to the

My brother was loading some items in his car

serpent’s head.

and preparing to leave when he almost stepped

See, the dangerous part of a snake is its head. That’s

barefoot on a snake. He saw part of a brown snake's body,

how snakes bite. The tail and the body can be scary, but it

while the head and part of the snake’s body were buried in

is the head of the snake that holds the power and can inflict

the ground.

damage. Snakes bite and inject venom using their head.

We thought this was a harmless snake, so we tried to move it, but then we saw the snake’s head. Lo and behold, it was a copperhead! The “Hershey kiss” pattern was plainly evident once we saw the whole snake. It coiled and hissed

When we stumbled across that copperhead, we didn’t know what we were dealing with until we saw its head.

Getting bruised on the heel hurts, but if a snake’s head is bruised, that’s a mortal blow. It will end the life of the

menacingly, rearing back its ugly head, and we jumped back in alarm.

Nobody was harmed by these events, but we were a little rattled (no snake pun intended). I realized afterwards that we did not realize what we were dealing with until we saw the head of the snake. This got me thinking, perhaps this is why Genesis 3:15 is worded the way that it is.

After the Fall, when Adam and Eve disobeyed God and sin entered the world, God spoke to the serpent (who we understand to be the devil). He told the serpent that He would put enmity between him and the woman, and between his offspring and her offspring. Then God made a truly

snake, and that is exactly what Jesus’ resurrection did to the

interesting declaration: “he shall bruise your head, and you

devil when Jesus rose from the dead, and proved that He

shall bruise his heel” (Genesis 3:15 ESV). Many Christians

is victorious over death. He showed once and for all that

interpret this verse as pointing to Jesus. He is the offspring

He has silenced the enemies of sin, death, and Hell. Death’s

of the woman who would bruise the serpent’s head, and His

sting and the grave’s victory are no longer anywhere to

heel would be bruised by this serpent.

be found (1 Corinthians 15:55)! Though Satan may have

Sure, Satan may have bruised Jesus’ heel. When Jesus

thought he won, his “victory” was short-lived. He only

suffered and died on the cross, this was no small thing. All

bruised the heel of the Messiah, but Jesus has rendered our

the sin of the world was placed on Him, even though He

enemy powerless by the cross.

humiliated. The Son of God died. But this was only the bruising of His heel, because three days later Jesus rose

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About The Author

had done no wrong. He was tortured, mocked, and publicly Hayden Lanier is a follower of Jesus, a graduate of Shorter University, and he works as an elementary school teacher.

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Gò0dNews for Women

Keep Watch

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by Spring M. Fricks

re you asleep?”

Your words float into my dreams like

ballerinas dancing in the wind. I hear you but

do not stir.

Jesus is the same yesterday, today, and forever (Hebrews 13:8). This is also true of our enemy. Satan has one goal: steal Jesus from us so that he steals us from Him. The Lord calls us to be diligent in our walk with Him.

“Dear one, are you asleep?” you ask again.

This decree is for our own benefit. We cannot mount a

I’m cozy in my slumber. The cadence of your voice is a

counterattack against something we never see coming.

lullaby to my soul and a blanket to my spirit. I feel myself smile but again I don’t budge.

“They’re coming for me.”

With these words, I’m up. Your tone cuts the veil between sleep and reality. I’m awake and aware of the danger.

I’ve been asleep on our bench in the garden where we meet. Looking around, I see broken branches and leaves sprinkled like confetti on the ground. Flowers have been stomped and the impressions of overlapping footprints point to a skirmish.

While I was asleep, we were not alone and now you are gone.

Keep watch. . . These were the last words you said to me. My brows furrow as guilt lays heavy like a winter coat across my shoulders.

I run through the garden towards the iron gate at the

We must keep watch and be vigilant regarding the

entrance. I can’t believe I fell asleep, I think, while looking for

defenses of our spirit. How do we do that? We guard the

you behind every tree and bush.

gates of our perimeter. Scripture teaches that our eyes and

I see the gate, but the shadows lurking just beyond

ears are the entry point of our heart (Psalm 101:3) and what

trigger a warning to hide. Ducking behind an oak tree, I

we allow in will set up residence within (Matt 12:34-35). The

fight to control my breathing and turn to steal a peek at

things we allow in can bolster our defenses or wear them

the enemy.

down, but the choice of what enters is ours to make.

“I told you to keep watch.” You’re behind me. Startled, I jump, but you grab and hold me close.

Every tool needed to win the war between good and evil can be found in Scripture. Utilizing these tools creates

“I’m sorry, my Lord.” I whisper, “I fell asleep.”

the difference between living a life with Christ or a life

“Your enemy never sleeps,” You're so close I feel your

separated from Him. Our first step in this battle is to obey

breath on my cheek as you whisper in my ear, “and his

the Lord when He calls us to keep watch.

greatest desire is to separate you from me...” so that you will not enter into temptation. For the spirit is willing, but the body is weak.”

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About The Author

In Matthew 26:41BSB, Jesus tells us, “Watch and pray Spring M. Fricks is a writer, speaker, teacher and content creator for Shield 33 Ministries, a ministry founded to disciple and equip believers to grow in an intimate relationship with Jesus. She lives in NW Georgia.

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Gò0dNews for Kids

Be Filled

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by Katie Loveless

s a young girl, I stood by the kitchen window in awe as I watched my grandfather gulp water from a metal cup. He noticed my gaze

and pushed out his belly, patting it as he did so and chuckled heartily. “It's good to be filled up,” he said.

“You should try it.”He promptly handed me a tall glass of water which I chugged heartily. We made a game of it walking through the house which ended with me rocking in the chair with my hand on my belly to feel the water slosh around.

It feels good to be filled up. God is so good to fill us with good things.

Did you know that you were born to be filled? God has a plan to keep you, fill you, and allow His goodness in your life to overflow to others.

We see this in the Bible as we consider passages in Exodus and in John.

In the book of Exodus 31, verses 2 and 6, we see that God has a special call of service for His house. We're told of one man He has filled with wisdom, understanding, and knowledge by His spirit to create good works. God soon calls helpers to join in the efforts of filling His house and He gives them wise hearts to make everything He says. God says clearly here that the wise hearts have wisdom that God personally placed. He gave them wisdom not merely for wisdom's sake, He gave them wisdom to use it for His glory. Wow! Later in John 3:1-8 we see the miracle of Jesus turning water into wine at the wedding in Cana. I so enjoy reading this because I see a mama's heart here tugging at her son's heartstrings and Him tugging right back. Mary knows Jesus already. She understands what He is capable

Provision is lacking at the wedding and His mom calls Jesus to action. We see Jesus express that it's not yet the season for His miracles. In one way, Mary lets it drop by not saying anything further to Jesus about it. In another way, she nudges Him in the direction of destiny as she encourages the nearby servants to obey whatever He says. He does not disappoint as He commands them to fill six waterpots and draw water out from those. They filled the waterpots to the brim. Water went in but wine came out. This valuable exchange is a miracle.

God has miracles for you, too. He has filled you with gifts and prepared you to do good works. He has important things for you to do and has filled you with wisdom and understanding to do them. Just as Jesus did, grow in your gifts as you get older. When the season is right, God will call you to action just as Mary did with Jesus.

“For we are God's handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do” (Ephesians 2:10 NIV).

she draws it out of Jesus like water from a well. Parents, this is a lesson for us.

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of not merely as her son but as the living Son of God. And Katie Loveless is a social worker, wife, and mother of five boys. She is a student of grace who enjoys writing, gardening, and empowering others to pursue stability.

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Gò0dNews for Life

Out of the Boat

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by Beth Penny

ome of the most memorable Bible stories include

with only five loaves of bread and two fish. The leftovers

those that showcase the fabulous miracles that Jesus

alone filled 12 baskets!

performed: turning water into wine, raising Lazurus

When they were done, Jesus sent the disciples in a boat

from the dead, and casting out the demons in the herd of

across the Sea of Galilee while He went up the mountain to

pigs. Miracles like those stick in our minds because they

pray. We can imagine that He feels the peace and solace of

showcase Jesus’s compassion and power while reminding

the mountains and can talk with God without distractions.

us of His human side. Two of my favorite stories come back

The disciples, meanwhile, are in the boat on the “sea”

to back; Jesus feeding the 5,000 and walking on the water.

that really isn’t a sea at all. The Sea of Galilee is a large

We hear about feeding 5,000 people, and we think of

freshwater lake that is about seven miles across and 13 miles

the work it takes to feed not even a 10th that many people.

long. It’s a really big freshwater lake. On the lake, a storm

However, that was just the men…that doesn’t even count

is brewing. The wind picks up, and the boat begins to feel

the women and children that were there too. Estimates

quite unsteady, which would make anyone pretty nervous.

say that this miracle covered 15,000 to 20,000 people. That

As the disciples are taking turns keeping watch, they see

is quite a huge number of mouths to feed. Jesus had just

a “ghost” walking on the choppy water towards them. Now,

received the news that His cousin, we know him as John the

everyone is up and awake to see what is on the water when

Baptist, had been beheaded. In what we can imagine as his

Jesus calls out to them. Here is the turning point. Peter,

humanly grief, Jesus goes to a deserted area. Even then the

impulsive and fiery Peter, challenges Jesus. In Matthew

crowd follows Him. Again, Jesus showed His compassion

14:28, he recounts Peter saying, “Lord, if it is you, let me

for the multitude of hungry people in the middle of

come to you on the water.”

nowhere. All of those men, women, and children were fed

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Echoing His own words when He called the disciples to take up everything and follow, Jesus gives Peter the

green light. Peter steps out of the boat and begins to walk

that all of the 12 disciples were on the boat. Of that 12, Peter

towards Jesus.

was the only one with enough faith to step out of the boat.

In the blink of an eye, Peter, realizing that he was

Fiercely loyal Peter. Outspoken Peter. Impulsive Peter.

actually walking on water amidst the turbulent waves, was

Peter, who was prone to moments of uncertainty, fear, and

gripped in fear and took his eyes off Jesus. He began to sink.

weakness, stepped out of the boat. Does that sound familiar?

Again, with great compassion, Jesus takes Peter’s hand and

How many times are we overcome by fear or weakness and

“caught him.”

don’t step out in faith as we know we should?

We don’t know if they continued their walk on water

That first step is the hardest, especially when we are

or were immediately at the boat, but Matthew recounts

surrounded by the rough waters of life. Faith is not the

that when they got into the boat, the wind died down, and

absence of fear, but it is the willingness to step forward

Jesus admonished Peter with the often-quoted “Oh ye of

despite fear. Peter’s story shows us that faith doesn’t require

little faith.” Seeing that, Matthew tells us that the rest of

perfection; it requires courage. Peter’s faith faltered when his

them in the boat worshipped and said that Jesus was truly

focus shifted off Jesus, but he showed remarkable trust by

the Son of God.

stepping out of the boat. We are supposed to step out when God calls us - even when we are surrounded by doubt, fear,

a reminder to keep our eyes fixed on Jesus. That is a deeply

and uncertainty. Our lesson is to not only keep our eyes on

important lesson, as it calls us to maintain our focus on HIm

Jesus but to step out in faith when He calls, trusting that

rather than the distractions of the world. Jesus used Peter’s

when (not IF) we stumble, God is there to reach out and help

moment of doubt as a powerful teaching opportunity,

us into the boat.

transforming it into a lasting lesson about faith, trust, and the importance of remaining centered on Him. However, we can look at this story in a different light.

I see Peter as having the most faith of them all. We assume

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The enduring lesson to be drawn from that passage is

Beth is a high school English teacher and adjunct college professor who is passionate about faith, education, and encouraging others through writing.

She serves with her husband, Chad, who is a Family Pastor at Friendship Baptist Church in Rome, GA.

Gò0dNews to honor Brain Injury Month

Watching in Wonder

T

by Tammy Madden

he year was 2002. The day was January 21st.

grow up to be a mommy. But oh, how life can

Our perfect baby girl was born. I prayed for

change in just a blink of an eye.

17 years and she arrived healthy. She walked

December 14th, 2002, our whole world changed.

and talked early. She never got sick for her first 11

Our baby girl got sick and she got sick fast. After

months. For those 11 months, we had dreams of an

spending two months in Chattanooga at the

up-and-coming gymnast, a cheerleader perhaps,

Children's Hospital, they knew she was going to

a girl scout, a little girl we could watch run and

need a heart. She would need to be life-flighted to

play at the park, a little girl we could watch as she

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta.

picked what college she would attend, and know

We had been there about a month when she

which career she would choose, a little girl whom

flatlined on us. She died so many times, they quit

we would watch as her Daddy walked her down the

counting. They had to crash her on to ECMO (a

aisle on her wedding day, a little girl who would

temporary life support). She was on that for three

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days before a heart came in. But during those three

“Why, that's a crazy answer!” No, it's not. The

days, she had a massive stroke too. After she got

person she is today is the person that God means

her heart and they started letting her wake up,

for her to be. This is the Megan whom God sent to

reality set in. Our baby girl who was so healthy, so

us to love and raise. Now at 24 years old, she sees

perfect, had sustained a severe anoxic brain injury.

and hears very well, and walks with her walker.

The doctor said that she was blind, deaf, and would

Every single night, she sends out Bible verses to

never walk or talk. Oh but God! He had much

many people on her Facebook page. She wants

bigger plans for her!

to share the love of the Lord, sing in church, and

No, we can no longer do all the things that we

worship our Lord and Savior. We have also gotten

had planned for her. Our lives did change, but I can

to hear her tell us when she sees angels and I

never say that it changed for the worse because it

believe she really does.

did not. I say this in hopes that it will help someone

Brain injury is not easy and I'm not going to

out there who is just now facing a brain injury,

say it is, because it has been a long, hard journey.

especially with a child. Through her brain injury,

On March 7th, 2026, she will have had her heart

we have gotten to share her testimony with so many

for 23 years. We have had physical therapy, speech

people, and we have watched so many people come

therapy, occupational therapy, and water therapy,

to the Lord because of her.

even her horse riding strengthens her. Through it

No, we haven’t gotten to watch her lead cheers, go off to college, or get married. But, we have

all, she smiles and smiles. We praise God for giving this child to us.

watched her face light up when we landed at Disney

I pray if you are reading this, and you don't

World and she flourished with their love. We have

know the power of the Lord, just look at my child

seen her swim with the dolphins at three years old

and you will see what a wonderful thing God has

and later go to Disney a second time. Oh, what a

done in her life! And please, if you see a child who

wonderful time that was!

is different and has a brain injury, don't just sit and

We got to watch her walking on the beach holding our hands, and holding my mom's hand.

Yes, I said walking. And yes, we do have to hold her

stare at them. Trust me, the parent would much rather you ask questions than to stare.

During March, Brain Injury Awareness Month,

hand when she walks – or she needs her walker –

I would like to ask you to spread awareness about

but God has let us see her walking on a steady basis.

brain injury. Every child is different, and every

She is the most innocent 24-year-old I have

adult is different in their journey with brain injury,

ever encountered. She loves everybody. She will

but please always be respectful to them and their

forever believe in Santa Claus so the Christmas

caretakers. I pray our daughter’s story will touch

season is always childlike in our home, But at the

you as much as it has touched so many people for

same time, she knows what the true meaning of

the last 23 years.

Christmas is!

Currently, we watch as she plays on the like the wind.

Am I sorry that she got the brain injury you

About The Author

Miracle League baseball team and she rides horses

My name is Tammy Madden. I live in the beautiful foothills of North Georgia in Chatsworth. I am married to my amazing husband, Gene and we have a beautiful daughter named Megan.

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by Bill Silvers

t the age of 81, God put it on my heart to start

Because I believe everything happens according to

running 5k races. I’m not a runner. I don’t even like

God’s purpose, I asked myself a hard question: Why did I trip

to walk. Yet there I was—lined up at the starting

and fall? I already knew the answer. I had become prideful.

line for my third 5k.

It was a beautiful Saturday morning. About four-tenths

of a mile from the finish, I tripped and fell hard, my face

Proverbs 16:18 KJV says, “Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.”

Pride blinds us. When we become overly confident

striking the edge of the paved road. Medics arrived quickly,

or unwilling to listen, we ignore wisdom, limits, and

stopped the bleeding, wrapped my head with a six-inch

correction. That arrogance sets the stage for a fall, sometimes

gauze bandage, and told me to get into the ambulance. As it

figuratively, sometimes painfully literally.

began to pull away, I told them to stop.

I had to finish the race.

God didn’t just say run the race. He said finish the race.

Moreover, running echoes my faith. It’s not always about being the fastest but about staying the course, enduring to the end, lifting others along the way. With every race, I run with purpose and I run with joy. It’s not just about the medals; it’s about the message: through God, all things are possible.

As I stepped out of the ambulance, a woman approached and asked, “Do you want to finish?”

“I do,” I said.

“Then, let’s go,” she replied.

About 100 feet from the finish line, she stopped. I crossed alone. The race director saw me, halted

Running teaches dependence—on preparation,

the awards ceremony, called me forward, and gathered

patience, and on God. The moment we think, “I’ve got this

the runners around me. Together, they prayed for healing

on my own,” is often when trouble appears on the road

and a swift recovery.

and in life. Confidence must be balanced with humility.

When the prayer ended, the same woman returned, asked for my keys, and told me I was going to the hospital.

Her husband would follow. She walked me into the

True strength comes from knowing our limits and trusting God’s guidance.

To paraphrase the verse: Run with humility, and you’ll

emergency room, helped me get settled, returned a few

finish strong. Run with pride, and you’re headed for a fall.

minutes later to place my keys on the desk, and then she

On the bright side, I didn’t stop running. Over the next

was gone. I never saw her again.

God has always placed people, perhaps even angels,

two years, I completed 25 races. I learned my lesson the hard way, and I never tripped or fell again.

for me.

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along my path to help me reach the goals He has planned Bill Silvers from Ellijay, Georgia, began running competitively at age 81. He runs to the glory of God!

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MORE THAN Reflections

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s a photographer, I learned a key point: If you point your camera at enough people, it doesn’t take long to discover some pretty significant and

surprising insecurities. Over the years I’ve discovered a sad and unfortunate truth. Most people view themselves as less than. Less than they are. Less than others see them. And less than God designed them to be.

In a practical sense, this less than mentality can show up in a variety of ways. As someone who thrives on creative pursuits, sometimes it shows up when I have a thought or idea, and then after mulling on it for a bit, I end up talking myself out of it. Maybe you’ve experienced something similar.

How many times have I had a thought or an idea, and then talked myself out of it?

As I look back, I’ve realized that God has used the people in my life like my parents and grandparents when

Oh, wouldn’t it be cool if we did this?

I was younger to teach me MORE THAN. And as I grew

No, it’s too much work.

toward adulthood, it was caring teachers and mentors and

Ummm, no it’s MORE THAN.

then my wife, Joy, who reminded me I am MORE THAN.

Well, I don’t really have the time. And what if it doesn’t work?

It’s MORE THAN. If it fails I’ll look silly.

Or, someone else will take care of it.

Every day, Jesus puts opportunities in our path for MORE THAN. All we have to do is say, “Absolutely.”

Over the years I've realized the less than perception we often have of ourselves is contrary to everything God stands for and every promise He’s ever made. If only we could see ourselves through His eyes. If only we could see why He loves us and how He loves us, I think everything would change, especially how we feel about ourselves.

The truth is, when you think you’re less than, God says you are MORE THAN. When you think you are less than, God says you are His. “Oh, I love you beyond your wildest dreams,” God

So, I ask you, what passion or pursuit do you have nagging at your heart?

Do you have a project or product or service you would like to unleash to the world?

What steps can you take today to move yourself closer to achieving that exciting goal?

Who are the people in your life who help remind you time and time again that you are MORE THAN? Or, what if we flip it around and ask, are there people in your life who you can help remind that they are MORE THAN? And what can you do specifically, to show them they are MORE THAN? Remember, your MORE THAN dream—and the dreams of those around you—deserves to be shared, and the world is waiting for you!

yourself the way I do. I wish you could see yourself the way I created you.”

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About The Author

When I was in a dark place, as if held in a cocoon, I heard the Lord gently whisper, “You'll be a butterfly soon.”

I waited in the quiet, I waited when I couldn't see, I waited, daring to hope, longing to be free!

Then, suddenly! Light!

He gave me my breakthrough and a butterfly I became, to live and fly brand new!

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by Paula Burgner

his small, simple phrase is something that we all are

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things like, “I wish I had,” “I should have,” or “If

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like “What if I fail?” or “What if I don’t get the chance?”

shall ask in prayer, believing, ye shall receive.”

Stop second-guessing everything that you do in life, and start living your life the way that God intended for you to live it.

When you are lost and have never accepted God into your heart, this is how it feels as you go through life—always wondering if you should have done something, or maybe if you had not done that, then things would be different. However, when you give your life to God and accept Him into your heart, His love opens up a new way of thinking that will lead to a new way of living that you have never experienced before.

The old way of thinking about life—such as, “Maybe if I had said no to a certain situation, then I would have gotten something better.” Instead, now your

Once you get the Word of God in your heart, you no

new way of thinking is, “What if God is waiting for me to

longer worry about the things that once bothered you. The

see just how big He is?” Once you have given your life to

Bible tells us in Matthew 6:28 KJV: “Consider the lilies of the

God and keep grounded in His Word, you begin to trust the

field, how they grow; they toil not, neither do they spin.”

Word of God over what you may hear someone say. The

The Bible also tells us in Proverbs 4:20-21 KJV: “My son,

Bible tells us in Proverbs 3:5-6 KJV: “Trust in the LORD with

attend to my words; incline thine ear unto my sayings. Let

all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.”

them not depart from thine eyes; keep them in the midst of

So, in those moments when you feel those thoughts of doubt trying to creep up on you, just ask the Lord to change

thine heart.”

Remember, when you give your life to God and accept

your way of thinking. Just because you are not sure about

Him into your heart, His love opens up a new way of

something, don’t be scared to ask, “What if?” Because, as a

thinking that will lead to a new way of living that you have

result of giving your life to God, what if your prayer of faith

never experienced before.

helps change someone’s life and leads them to the Lord? As prayer can be and that your prayers can move mountains.

The Bible tells us in Luke 1:37 KJV: “For with God nothing shall be impossible.”

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Presence as a Present (Gift)

by Dr. Rob England

I

n my private practice, I teach my clients about being

what we are thinking and feeling. Our thoughts

mindful (attentive). In other words, I teach them how to

(especially), but also our emotional state, can slip under

be present. The term “being mindful” (or mindfulness)

our radar. We may not realize what we are thinking

has taken on many different meanings (as is the case with

and feeling until after we have acted on those thoughts

most words in our vocabulary). So context is key. I teach

and feelings. Often, what we do or say, as a result, can

clients to be mindful, not as a way to place their minds

be something we regret. Thus, paying attention to our

elsewhere, but quite the opposite. Truly being mindful is

thoughts and beliefs and catching them (taking them

making sure, at that moment at least, that your mind is

captive, as Paul says in 2 Corinthians 10:5) keeps them

aware of what is going on right now, taking a moment to

from slipping past our notice and thus leading to a belief

switch your focus to the here and now, paying attention to

system or an action (or words) that are ungodly. Catch

the present moment (“being present”).

those thoughts and interrogate them. (Are they true? Are they helpful?) And keep in mind that, in general, our emotions stem from our thoughts (and then our actions stem from our emotions).

Thus, noticing our thoughts and taking them captive is so important. This reinforces our need to pay attention to what we think, feel, do and say, because these affect both ourselves and others. Paul reminds us to “not merely look out for your own personal interests, but also for the interests of others” (Philippians 2:4 NASB). We do this partly by paying attention to ourselves (how we think about and treat others), and partly by really honing into the state of those around us. Pay attention to what our “neighbors” are doing, saying, thinking, feeling, and needing. This is also part of

We do have to consider our past and we do have to

being mindful and present. How can I look to the interests

plan for the future, but we also need to pay attention to

and needs of those around me, if my mind is elsewhere (not

what is going on right in front of us (and what is going on

present)? How can I listen to what the person in front of me

inside of us). I teach clients to pay attention to what they are

(a person God loves) is truly saying and needing, if I am

looking at, thinking about, and feeling. We tend to live on

not present? If I am consistently focused on the past or the

autopilot. This is necessary in some regards, but dangerous

future (including planning, anticipating, and/or worrying

in other ways. Our eyes can be focused on something sinful

about what is coming up later that day, week, month, etc.),

or our mind can ruminate over hateful thoughts, without

then I am rarely present enough to notice others and to help

us catching ourselves. If we are paying attention to our

others. My “presence” can be a present (a gift) to others.

thoughts and actions (“thinking about our thinking” and

Something to think about and pray about!

monitoring our behaviors), we can quickly catch and redirect When being mindful, we should pay close attention to where we are, what we are doing, and (very important)

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our thoughts and actions with the help of the Holy Spirit.

Dr. Rob England, PhD, LMFT is a state-licensed psychotherapist. As owner of Courageous Help Services & Cleveland Family Therapy, Dr. Rob focuses on helping individuals (including parents). Find out more at CourageousHelp.com.

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by Dr. Rob Debelak

he week of Unleavened Bread follows Passover (Leviticus 23:1-8), with an offering presented on the first day of the calendar week (Leviticus 23:9-14; v 11). The gift of the new planting season anticipates an abundant harvest. This third annual holy day, First Fruits points to Messiah’s resurrection.

A Unique Week

A Distinct Day

Obedient to the Law, honoring Sabbath preceded Mary Magdalene’s return to the grave. Sunday at dawn, on First fruits, she found the sealing stone compromised (John 20:1). Swiftly reporting her discovery, Peter and John race to the tomb (vv 2-4). Staring at the funeral site (vv 5-6), and risking defilement, they enter the stone cave (vv 6-8).

The shroud is present, but the corpse is gone (vv 5-7).

Mary assumed Jesus’ body had been stolen (v 2). Peter was puzzled by the carefully rolled head covering (v 7). It was unlikely grave robbers would take the time to courteously care for burial cloths. Yet, an immediate explanation evaded him.

Peter and John depart (v 10) leaving an emotionally distraught Mary outside the tomb (v 11a). Alone, she peers into the crypt (v 11b), privy to a sight reminiscent of Israel’s Ark of the Covenant (Exodus 25:10-22) - the empty resting place was bordered on each end by an angelic messenger (Exodus 25:19 and John 20:12). Ancient Israelite ceremony reserved this sacred scene for the high priest (Leviticus 16). Wondrously, though, God gave this woman a glimpse at His living message for the world.

The two messengers question the magnitude of her despair (v 13). Her anguish reflected the depth of her love. Mary’s grief exceeds her fear, and unalarmed by the angels, she voices her concern that Jesus' body had been stolen (v 13; v 2).

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She is questioned once more by a voice outside the grave – the place where people live. Initially a case of mistaken identity (v 14), she quickly discovers her dialogue partner is not the gardener (v 15) - rather, it is the Lord Himself (v 16)! Jesus is alive – He had risen!

Sorrow from the distant past was told in a judgment narrative involving a woman, a garden, and a man; the scene ending in death (Genesis 3). That tragedy is reversed in the Gospel’s joy-filled account of a woman, a garden, the Resurrected Man, and the new beginning of hope and life (John 20).

A Hopeful Future

His resurrection on this holy day is no mere coincidence! God chose this day of worship, Firstfruits, for a reason.

Honoring God’s goodness for the ground yielding life expressed gratitude. Thankfulness fostered faith that God will complete the excellent work in a prosperous gleaning.

The agricultural illustration pointed beyond itself to a greater message. Central to the Gospel, Jesus’ resurrection is the pledge (basis) of the believer’s hope for eternal life.

His bodily resurrection is the first of a great harvest (of believers) to come! As Pauls describes: “But now is Christ risen from the dead, and become the firstfruits of them that slept...Christ the firstfruits; afterward they that are Christ's at his coming” (1 Corinthians 15:20-23 KJV).

About The Author

The solemnity of spring’s Passover season (John 13) was interrupted as Jesus was condemned (John 18-19) and executed for crimes He never committed. Symbolizing a sacrificial lamb, He took the place of a criminal (John 18:39-40), was crucified, and quickly buried (Matthew 27:57-61; Mark 15:42-47; Luke 23:50-56; John 19:38-42). Like Passover, His followers soon learn this observance of First Fruits would also be unique.

Dr. Rob Debelak is Professor of Bible at Lee University. He has taught at Lee University for 30+ years and is a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. He and his family reside in Cleveland, Tennessee.

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Parenting in Peril

“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law” (Galatians 5:22-23 NIV).

L

by John Garrod

ong before there was YouTube or Google to come to

And that is because the Good News is just as relevant in

your records, there were Chilton’s manuals. Chilton’s

this time and for this age as it was 50 or 100 years ago. What

manuals were comprehensive books that would tell

we should do is what we can do: Love them just as Scripture

you how to do all kinds of repairs on your car. Now you had

instructs. Exercise forbearance, loving them enough not to

to get the right manual for your particular car, and specify

respond in kind when they lash out at us, at our ways. Be

by a year range, but with my luck with cars, it always made

faithful and gentle with them, even when the horns replace

sense to get one as soon as the ink was dry on the title.

the halos and the fangs taint the angelic smiles.

In raising six children, there were many times I wished that kids came with instruction manuals. As my youngest finishes her time in high school, I’ve often come to ponder how much has changed between #1 and #6.

The introduction of the internet, the advent of social media, and instant communication 24/7 has amplified many of the stresses of relationships with other kids and kids are exposed to compelling voices leading them in every direction except the ones you desire for them. By this stage in my career as a dad, I’d be pulling out my hair if I had any left that was long enough to grasp.

To compound it, I teach in an alternative high school, where many of my students

Be faithful, both to your own beliefs and faith, and also

have experienced some of the worst things the modern

to your love for them. As they find their way through all

world could throw at them, including violence, rape,

of this confusion and fear and misinformation and evil,

homelessness, and even the lack of good rock music.

they need to see the steadfast beacon of your love. The time

Some of you are shaking your heads, either at the idea

will come for them when the dust will settle and they will

of rock music or in agreement with my lamentations about

be looking for those things that endure. If you have been

the “progress” our world has brought. These are very

steadfast in your love and in your faith, that faithfulness will

perilous times, especially for those of us who seek holiness

be burned into their memory. Against this strategy there is

and sanctification and good testimonies, not only for

no law; against it, the devil has little defense.

you ominous tidings of what you already know. I have good news; good old news, as it were.

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ourselves but also for our descendants. But I don’t just bring

John Garrod is father of 6, husband of 1, an ESOL teacher in Dalton, GA, a Lee U graduate (c/o ‘19), a U.S. Army veteran and a member of South Cleveland Church of God.

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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

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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

Pentecostal

Iglesia de Dios Pentecostal Fuente de Agua Viva 1007 Underwood St, 30721 706-278-4963 La Senda Antigua 308 East Matilda St, 30720 706-270-8826 True Gospel Pentecostal Church 109 South Henderson St, 30721 706-278-5696 Shadow Ridge Worship Center 122 Wheat Drive Varnell, GA 30721 706-280-4546

Presbyterian

ChristChurch Presbyterian 510 South Tibbs Rd, 30720 706-529-2911 First Presbyterian Church 101 S. Selvidge St, 30720

706-278-8161 Grace Presbyterian Church 2107 Threadmill Rd, 30720 706-226-6344

Salvationalist

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

Seventh Day Adventist

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

Chatsworth Church Directory Baptist

Blue Ridge Primitive Baptist Church 706-517-9849 134 Hyden Tyler Road Chatsworth, GA 30705 US Calvary Baptist Church 706-695-7747 Highway 225 North Chatsworth, GA 30705 US Center Hill Baptist Church 706-695-7988 65 Berry Bennett Road Chatsworth, GA 30705 US Cisco Baptist Church 706-695-9270 Highway 411 North Chatsworth, GA 30705 US Cool Springs Baptist Church 4330 Holly Creek Cool Springs Road Chatsworth, GA 30705 US Fellowship Baptist Church 706-695-2626 4396 Highway 52 Chatsworth, GA 30705 US First Baptist Church 706-695-2112 121 West Market Street Chatsworth, GA 30705 US Flat Branch Baptist Church 706-695-2663 3443 Highway 286 Chatsworth, GA 30705 US Free Hope Baptist Church 706-695-3717 4176 Highway 76 Chatsworth, GA 30705 US Holly Creek Baptist Church 706-695-8522 422 Holly Creek Chatsworth, GA 30705 US Liberty Baptist Church 4221 US-76, Chatsworth, GA 30705 US Little Consauga Baptist Church 706-517-5733 1100 Sugar Creek Chatsworth, GA 30705 US Maranatha Baptist Church 706-695-6330 Highway 225 South Chatsworth, GA 30705 US Mount Pisgah Baptist Church 706-517-8944

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

Bible

Grace Bible Church 2599 Leonard Bridge Rd. Chatsworth, GA 30705 US

Church of Christ

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

Church of God

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

Full Gospel

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

Methodist

Casey Springs 7250 Chastworth Highway South Chastworth, GA 30705 Center Valley Methodist Church 706-971-4646 5394 Highway 225 North Chatsworth, GA 30705 US First Methodist Church 706-695-3211 107 W Cherokee Street Chatsworth, GA 30705 US Fullers Chapel UMC 2144 Fuller’s Chapel Rd Chatsworth, GA 30705 US Spring Place UMC 706-695-5143 Po Box 248 Chatsworth, GA 30705 US

Non-Denominational

Smyrna Gospel Tabernacle 784 Smyrna Church Road Chatsworth, GA 30705 The Church of God of the Union Assembly at Chatsworth, GA 706-695-7335 Highway 52 Alternate Chatsworth, GA 30705 US

Liberty Tabernacle 706-517-3140 2196 Smyrna Church Road Chatsworth, GA 30705 US Living Word Christian Fellowship 706-695-5005 960 Cherokee Drive Chatsworth, GA 30705 US New Beginnings Ministries 706-695-6067 646 Floodtown Road Chatsworth, GA 30705 US North Gate Church 706-548-4967 7727 Highway 225 South Chatsworth, GA 30755 US Tabernacle of Praise 706-517-0377 1435 Leonard Bridge Road Chatsworth, GA 30705 US Wings Of Faith Ministries 706-695-1527 1122 North Holly Drive Chatsworth, GA 30705 US

Pentecostal

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

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

Seventh Day Adventist

Hispanic Adventist Church of Chatsworth 706-264-4299 88 North Park Drive Chatsworth, GA 30705 US Seventh-Day Adventist Church 706-517-5124 1115 Highway 52 Chatsworth, GA 30705 US

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Mitch Frix, MD

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Nick Reed, MD

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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

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