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Contents OCTOBER 2018
GoodNews from the Pastor’s Desk 6 Fruity by Chris Mullis
GoodNews for Kids 8 The Balance of Fear by Maverick Dasher
GoodNews for Everyone 30 We Need the Puritans (Part 2) by Reagan Marsh
GoodNews for Couples 32 Am I a Disciple?
by Ric and Mary Joyner
GoodNews on Money Matters 10 DOW 100,000? DOW 1,000,000?
GoodNews for Seniors 34 They May Need Help
GoodNews for Men 12 Unseen Realm
GoodNews for Singles 36 Single Elegance
GoodNews for Women 14 Stuck on I Don’t Know
GoodNews for Everyone 38 Risk Takers
GoodNews for your Taste Buds 16 Chicken Potpie
GoodNews for Everyone 40 Practicing Forgiveness
GoodNews for Parents 20 The Father Allows
GoodNews for Everyone 42 Caregiving
GoodNews for Life 22 Faith of Our Floaters
GoodNews from the Physician’s Desk 44 3D Mammograms Save Lives
by Andrew Lee
by Billy Carver
by Angie Bishop
by Deana Thompson
by Deck Cheatham
by Amy Oyler
GoodNews for Health & Fitness 24 Too Much Sitting
by Megan Stockburger
GoodNews Cover Story
26 Pray Chiropractic’s New Dalton Office
GoodNews for Teens 28 Why Listen?
by Shannon Alvey
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by Terrie Ruff
by Donald Cantrell
by Lisa Hamilton
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by Karon Holloway
GoodNews for Everyone 46 Reinhardt University, Dalton area enjoy strong 135-year relationship by Tim Norton
GoodNews for Everyone 50 In the Quiet by Amy Hays
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Fruity
“Yes, I am the vine; you are the branches. Those who remain in me, and I in them, will produce much fruit. For apart from me you can do nothing” (John 15:5). by Chris Mullis re you fruity? If you were put on trial for being
A
It is the same with us, except our faith is not in
a Christian, would there be enough evidence to
water. Our faith is in the living Son of God! And more
convict you? We are called by God to be a royal
than that, we believe He lived a perfect life, suffered
priesthood, a holy nation. We are set apart, sanctified to
and died in our place, was buried in the earth for three
God. Sanctified means dedicated for a holy purpose. As
days, rose again to live forever, and that we will join
Christians, we are to be dedicated to God. Set apart from
Him! How can that not affect us? How can that not
all other people—peculiarly different. The difference
change our lives? It most definitely will, unless we
between Christians and non-Christians should be
don’t really believe.
obvious. Why? Because the Holy Spirit of God lives inside us and changes us. The more we realize the price Christ paid to redeem
Galatians 5:22-23a says, “The Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-
us, the more it will profoundly affect who we are. It
control.” As we let the Holy Spirit guide our lives and
affects the way we live. It affects the way we think. It
change us, we begin to exhibit these kinds of spiritual
affects the things we do. It even affects the things we
fruit more and more.
desire. Soon it is obvious we are indeed different from
And that brings me back to the original question of
those around us who do not have faith, because faith in
this article; Are you fruity? Do you really believe what
God is a powerful and life changing force.
you profess? How has your faith changed you? Are you
Think of two people, wandering in the desert, each
now different from the way you were when you first
holding a glass of water. They are both thirsty but won’t
believed? Does your faith cause you to bear fruit? I hope
drink the water because they think it’s actually poison.
so, because true faith changes us from our old way of
Suddenly, God opens the heavens and tells them both,
being into the fruity new creations God wants us to be.
“Drink. This is not poison. It is water. It will save you.” One believes God and the other does not. The one who not believe will remain thirsty. So you see, true faith leads to action.
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About The Author
believes will drink and be satisfied. The one who does Rev. Chris Mullis is an ordained minister of the United Methodist Church with a Masters of Divinity from Candler School of Theology at Emory University. Pastor Chris has 17 years of experience as a minister and has served four churches in Georgia. Chris is currently serving God as the senior pastor of Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church located at 2701 Cleveland Hwy in Dalton, GA.
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The Balance of Fear
hat is fear and what does the Bible tell us about it? If you turn on your favorite Christian radio station, you have a pretty decent chance of hearing one of the many songs recently released about fear. It may be a song reminding us that fear is a liar or another breaking up with fear. It’s like everyone is finally realizing what the enemy has known all along. Fear is one of the greatest, if not the greatest, obstacle to the church. So, back to the question. The dictionary defines fear as “To be afraid of someone or something likely to be dangerous, painful, or threatening.” Now this can be the case for many people. Fear is often portrayed as evil or something bad. However, in biblical terms there are two different types of fear. The first of these two types is Godly fear, this type of fear should not be our “torment” but should be valued beyond all measure. This fear is what keeps us in spiritual grace with the Lord. The Bible tells us in Psalms 128:14, “How blessed is everyone who fears the LORD, Who walks in His ways. When you shall eat of the fruit of your hands, you will be happy and it will be well with you. Your wife shall be like a fruitful vine within your house, your children like olive
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plants around your table. Behold, for thus shall the man be blessed who fears the LORD.” In the beginning of the verse it says “How blessed is everyone who fears the Lord.” God is clearly letting us know that the only fear we should have is the fear of God and his almighty power. The Bible tells us in Proverbs 22:4 “The reward of humility and the fear of the LORD are riches, honor and life.” We are told in this verse that we will be rewarded for fearing the Lord. This first kind of fear is a gift. It is an understanding of our relationship to our Lord and Savior. The second type of biblical fear is evil. It is the evil that paralyzes us. In the movies, it is monsters or boogie men. In reality it is whatever cripples us from doing what pleases God. It robs us of our potential and leaves us living lesser lives. The fear of evil can take on many forms. It can be as simple as being afraid of the dark or it can be fear of something more real like loss. Regardless, fear can replace God at the center of our thoughts. It is the same fear that caused the disciples to fear the storm with Jesus in the boat. John 4:18 tells us, “There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear.” When we keep God at the center of our thoughts, His authority overshadows anything the enemy could bring against us. Through putting him first we show Satan that he has no power over us. The chains of fear are broken at even the thought of God and his merciful ways. Matthew 10:28 tells us, “Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Rather, be afraid of the One who can destroy both soul and body in hell.” This verse sums up everything I have been sharing. We have no reason to fear anything in this world because we fear the only power that should be feared, Our Creator, Savior, and God. In closing, Paul puts it perfectly in 2 Timothy 1:7 when he writes, “For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.” This is my favorite verse to read when I am under attack by the enemy. It reminds me that the battle between these two kinds of fear is not a battle at all. Jesus has already won.
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by Maverick Dasher
Maverick Dasher is 14 years old. He is a student at Cleveland Middle School. He attends Keith Street Ministries Church of God of Prophecy.
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’m writing this article for the October issue, and October has traditionally been one of the “scariest” months for the stock market (it’s Halloween, after all). In fact, October often shows a decline in at least some of the stock market indexes, with the worst example being the “Black Monday” crash of October 19, 1987 when the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA or simply “The Dow”) plummeted by over 22% in one day. So I thought, ironically, that October would be a good time to share some optimistic news about the stock market. Here it is: the Dow, which stands at around 26,000 points as of this writing, will reach 100,000 points in fifteen years if it averages 10% annually (including dividends) starting now, which is its historical average since 1926. Moreover, in approximately 38 years, the Dow would hit 1,000,000 (yes, one million) if it continued that 10 percent annual return. For the naysayers who point to 7.75% annually as the historical return of the Dow since 1926 (which excludes dividends reinvested), it would still hit the 100,000-point milestone in eighteen years instead of fifteen. I realize the Dow is a list of merely 30 stocks, and that it doesn’t really represent the entire stock market. But nevertheless, the Dow is a useful measure of the larger markets, for as the Dow rises, so too typically do stock indexes like the S&P 500, Nasdaq, and the Wilshire 5000 since these most often (but not always) correlate over long periods of time. Certainly, there will be years when the market has a negative return, and perhaps even loses 30 percent or more in a single year. But over longer time periods, the
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market tends to revert to its historical annual average return (hence the term “historical average”). So when is the “best” time to invest in the stock market? For those who have been eagerly hoping for the answer to this burning question, write this down quickly! Here are the top three times to invest in the stock market, ranked in order: (1) many years ago (2) yesterday (3) today. You get my point—the time is “now.” Trying to time the market and “sit on the sidelines” until the “big drop in stock prices” happens is a mistake. Think of the many people who pulled their investments out of the market during the 2008-09 “crash” and sat on the sidelines for the past decade waiting for the right moment to “jump back in” the market. They have missed a chance to more than triple their money over the past ten years (ouch). And here’s another fact: the stock markets overall go “up” about 75% of the time. By this, I don’t mean to imply that markets will be “up” three out of every four days. In any given year or period of years, anything is possible and unpredictable. But historically, the markets rise much more than they fall. So the odds are, your investments in the overall market will grow over time, especially over longer periods of ten years or more. I sell neither stocks nor mutual funds; as the saying goes, “I have no dog in this hunt.” But if you have money set aside for a long-term goal—such as retirement or kids college—and you kept it in a bank account or under a mattress for the next ten, twenty, or thirty years, you may regret that decision when the Dow hits 100,000. Proverbs 12:5a—“The plans of the righteous are just . . .”
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Unseen Realm
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by Billy Carver
very day we operate in the physical realm.
you tune your radio to channel 63 so you can hear The
There are things we can touch, see, taste, feel,
Message. When you get your radio tuned to the right
and smell. One thing we tend to forget is the
station you can clearly hear the sound. If your dial is off
unseen. Some things are life sustaining like oxygen. It's
just a little then you hear static and noise. You can also
there. If it wasn't we would know it immediately. There
tune your radio to the wrong station and you hear a
are all kinds of signals or waves moving through the
clear message, but it is the wrong message.
atmosphere. There is also a spiritual realm. Since the
In John 18 Jesus goes before Pilate. He is questioned
realm that God operates in is spiritual, it is important to
about being a king. Jesus tells Pilate that His Kingdom is
be in tune with the spiritual things of God.
not of this world. In verse 37 Jesus says, “Everyone who
When you get into your car, you turn on your radio. When you do so, the atmosphere in your car is filled with the sound of a band, with a lead vocalist or group singing. That band however is not contained in that little black box in your dashboard. No, that radio is a point of contact to a source that can’t be seen. Your radio is equipped with technology that translates a signal received through the antenna that picks up on signals that you can’t see, you can’t hear, and you can't feel. The antenna absorbs those signals and translates them then through the speakers, it proclaims something into the atmosphere.
is of the truth hears my voice.” That is a statement. It is
We are to be spiritual radios. We have been
factual. If you aren’t hearing Jesus voice, it isn't because
equipped with the ability to feel a signal that others
he isn't speaking. Perhaps you are tuned to the wrong
can’t see, can’t hear, and can’t feel. Because of the
station. Today if you are hearing a lot of noise and
indwelling of the Holy Spirit, we can receive those
static, you may need to adjust your spiritual antenna.
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If you are hearing the wrong message, you may need
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on your radio, it only picks up the signal that it is tuned
message, make sure you are proclaiming it in the earth.
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Stuck On I Don’t Know ave you ever just been doing life and out of nowhere something hits like a wrecking ball? Plans you once had have changed and you have to adjust to the damage. I call the wrecking ball “Cancer” and it’s been swinging in my family’s direction for the past 8 years. My husband is the afflicted one and bless him, he wants nothing more than to be a part of what’s taking place in our lives, but many times we have been stuck on I don’t know. How do we plan for that vacation? Will he be able to attend that school event of the kids? Will he be doing that family function? That church function? We’ve experienced times of rest during this trial, in which planning was a bit easier, but generally speaking we’ve just not been able to make plans too far ahead as we simply don’t know what his physical state will be. Today we are stuck on I don’t know bigger than ever! My husband is reaching the point where having the gift of life comes by the day. Currently in treatment, in which he’s still trying to decide if it’s worth it, but still battling because he says, “I have plans, things I want to do.” Yet we aren’t even sure he will have the strength to carry out those plans. We have a daughter about to attend college out of state. His participation? Unlikely. We have our home listed to sell because he and I are making plans to downsize and enjoy a new home together
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that we both love, and we still have that Atlanta Braves game we want to go to and now have tickets for. Daily we are left questioning will all this happen like we are planning for it to happen? Despite the wreckage, we still make plans for our future together. It’s called living. I am not a huge planner outside normal responsibilities. I am not the wife and mother with the day planner. Perhaps it’s because of the journey we’ve walked the past 8 years, who knows, but my husband is and has always been a planner. He asks the night before, “What’s the plan for tomorrow?” No matter, people plan don’t they? Being stuck on I don’t know can get scary and overwhelming so it’s super important to remember that God knows! He has plans of good for you, so always include him! When we include God it changes the fears into faith and prepares us on how to react when He changes our plans. When we make plans, maybe it’s best to hold onto them loosely because God’s plans may be different for us. Ultimately, the future is in God’s hands. In James 14 it says, “How do you know what your life will be like tomorrow? Your life is like the morning fog-it’s here a little while, then it’s gone.” It really just comes down to the day! Breathe and remember your future is in the best hands and He is making a way for you! Instead of being stuck on I don’t know, get stuck on resting in the Father to carry you through because He is the one who holds tomorrow.
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o everything there is a season, a time for every purpose under heaven” (Ecclesiastes 3:1). Whether it is the trees, the animals, your family, your job, or your spiritual life, everything goes through seasons. Solomon, however, does not tell us to compare the different seasons—which one is better. He is merely stating a fact of life; there is a time for everything. Sometimes we get caught up in comparing the seasons. Fall is better than spring, or our family life was better when the children were little, or God used me so much more 20 years ago. Your life right now may seem like a potpie: a boiling mixture of everything insulated (or isolated) under a blanket of crust. Seasons will come and go at their appointed time; you cannot rush them or change them. Whatever season you are in spiritually or relationally, know that it will change. It may not change through your force or when you want it to, but it will change according to God’s timetable—just as autumn faithfully follows summer around the same time every year.
Ingredients
• ½ c. chopped onion • ½ c. chopped fresh mushrooms • ¼ c. unsalted butter • ½ c. freshly-milled soft white wheat flour, or 1/3 c. all-purpose flour • 2 c. chicken broth • ¾ c. milk • ½ tsp. salt • ½ tsp. sage • 1/8 tsp. pepper • 15-oz. can mixed vegetables, drained • 3 c. diced cooked chicken • ¼ c. snipped fresh parsley, or 2 Tbsp. dried parsley • 2-oz. jar chopped pimiento • 2 ¼ c. freshly-milled soft white wheat flour, or 2 c. all-purpose flour • 4 Tbsp. baking powder • ½ tsp. cream of tartar • ¼ tsp. salt • 1/8 tsp. baking soda • ½ c. unsalted butter, softened • 2/3 c. buttermilk
Directions
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1. In a large saucepan, cook onion and mushrooms in the ¼ c. butter over medium heat until tender. Stir in the ½ c. flour. 2. Whisk in the chicken broth and milk until smooth. Add the ½ tsp. salt, sage, and pepper. Cook over medium heat until thickened and bubbly, stirring often. 3. Stir in the mixed vegetables, chicken, parsley, and pimiento. Heat until bubbly. 4. While the chicken mixture is heating up, make the biscuit topping: a. In a medium bowl, combine the 2¼ c. flour, baking powder, cream of tartar, the ¼ tsp. salt, and baking soda. b. Using a pastry blender, cut in the ½ c. softened butter until the mixture resembles coarse meal. c. Add the buttermilk. Stir until the dough is wet but not sticky. (Add more flour if it is too wet; add more buttermilk if it is too dry and the flour is not sticking together). 5. Pour the chicken mixture into an 8x12 baking dish. 6. Roll out, or pat out, the biscuit dough ½”- ¾” thick and into an 8x12 rectangle. Place the dough over the chicken mixture. (Or you can cut the dough into round biscuits and place them over the chicken mixture.) 7. Bake in a 450°F oven for 12-15 minutes, or until biscuits are golden brown.
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Dalton Church Directory
Apostolic
The Bridge, An Apostolic Church 715 College Dr, 30720 706-280-0541
Assembly of God
Christian Fellowship Assembly 3656 Chattanooga Road, 30755 706-280-7594 The Sanctuary 515 Reed Rd NW, 30720 706-270-2088 The Impact 508 Sheridan Ave, 30721 706-226-7743
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 Concord Baptist Church 1054 Hopewell Rd, Cohutta 30710 706-694-8618 Cove Baptist Fellowship Church 461 Carbondale Rd SW, 30721 706-277-3484 Dalton Second Baptist Church 502 West Tyler St, 30720 706-278-7422 Deep Spring Baptist Church 1449 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
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706-259-8519 Good Samaritan Baptist Church 3137 Cleveland Rd, 30721 706-259-7239 Gospelway Baptist Church 336 Jupiter Cir, 30721 706-278-1424 Grace Baptist Church 2049 Lower Kings Bridge Rd, 30721 706-537-6884 Harmony Baptist Church 187 Lower Dawnville Rd, 30721 706-226-5521 Harvest Baptist Church 3986 Cleveland Hwy, 30721 706-694-8951 Hill Crest Baptist Church 1901 Cityview St, 30720 706-279-1267 Hopewell Baptist Church 3527 Airport Rd, 30721 706-226-5987 Kinsey Drive Baptist Church 2626 Kinsey Drive,30720 706-277-3505 Lakeshore Park Baptist Church 12 Crescent St, 30720 706-275-6050 Liberty Baptist Church 506 South Pentz St, 30720 706-226-5535 Liberty Baptist Church 4443 Tibbs Bridge Rd, 37021 706-226-4936 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 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 Rocky Face Baptist Church 1544 Rocky Face Railroad St, 30740 706- 226-5751 Salem Baptist Church 1448 Pleasant Grove Dr, 30721
706-259-7045 Shiloh Baptist Church 2014 East Waugh St, 30721 706-226-5981 Temple Baptist Church 2310 South Dixie Rd, 30720 706-226-6785 Unity Baptist Church 1008 Burleyson Rd, 30720 706-226-3026 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
Cedar Valley Church of God 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
Rock Bridge Community Church 121 W Crawford St, 30720 Community Fellowship Church 409 North Fredrick St, 30721 706-278-3204 Freedom Community Church 908 Elk Street, 30720 706-463-2690
Episcopal
Saint Mark’s Episcopal Church 901 West Emory St, 30720 706-278-8857
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 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 2110 Antioch Rd, 30721 706-270-9733 Bridging the Gap Ministries 514 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, 30721 706-277-7575 Church on the Hill 1035 Abutment Rd, 30721 706-278-9208 Christian FreeWorship Church 210 Robinwood Dr, 30721 706-313-1129 Cornerstone Family Church 1240 Dawnville Rd, 30721 706-259-8509 Good Neighbors Church 910 South Thornton Ave, 30720 706-226-0846 Gospel Light Tabernacle
804 Sheridan Ave, 30721 Grace Fellowship Ministries 620 N Glenwood Ave 2&3, 30721 706-280-1375 River of Life Church of Dalton 2919 East Walnut Ave, 30721 706-965-6683 Saint James Overcoming Church 400 North Fredrick St, 30721 706-278-0319
Pentecostal
Iglesia de Dios Pentecostal Fuente de Agua Viva
101 S. Selvidge St, 30720 706.278-8161 Grace Presbyterian Church 2107 Threadmill Rd, 30720 706-226-6344
Presbyterian
Salvation Army 1109 N. Thornton Ave, 30722 706-278-3966
1007 Underwood St, 30721 706-278-4963 True Gospel Pentecostal Church 109 South Henderson St, 30721 706-278-5696 ChristChurch Presbyterian 510 South Tibbs Rd, 30720 706-529-2911 First Presbyterian Church
Salvationalist
701 E Morris St, 30721 706-618-1182 Dalton Hispanic SDA 112 W Long St, 30720 706-275-0523 Seventh Day Adventist Church
300 South Tibbs Rd, 30720 706-226-2166
Seventh Day Adventist
3 Angels Hispanic SDA
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 Keith Road Baptist Church 706-695-6441 Keith Road Chatsworth, GA 30705 US Lindsey Memorial Baptist 3503 Lindsey Memorial Rd. Rocky Face, Ga. 30740 706-673-7650 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 Hope Baptist Church 706-673-8050 2105 Tunnel Hill-Varnell Road Tunnel Hill, GA 30755 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 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 Timms Chapel Church of God 706-629-4720 7727 Highway 225 South Chatsworth, GA 30755 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
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 Tunnel Hill UMC
706-673-4022 121 North Varnell Road Tunnel Hill, GA 30755
Non-Denominational
God’s Light House 784 Smyrna Church Road Chatsworth, GA 30705 Dayspring Church 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 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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Gò0dNews for Parents
The Father Allows he day arrived and along with my golf bag and clubs, I carried all the associated anticipation, excitement, and butterflies I normally experienced before a competition. It remains a highlight in my golf career. By virtue of a top ten finish in the South Carolina Junior Championship, I qualified to play in the first annual Georgia/South Carolina Junior Team Match competition. Unknown at the time, Georgia fielded a stellar team. Two Georgia players went on to win two of golf’s
majors, the PGA Championship and The Masters. One other played the PGA Tour and the others became accomplished amateur players. I was the only South Carolina player to remain in golf. It’s a nice history, but not the story. The match was held at Houndslake Country Club in Aiken, South Carolina, an hour from my home. Mom and Dad accompanied me. Dad caddied for me but was not allowed to give me advice, nor was I allowed to ask him. Particular in my memory, the match reached the fourteenth hole, a downhill par-five, an easy threeshotter with a lake lurking around the second shot. The lake guarded the green against a risk-taking, rewardseeking player deciding to go for it in two. Having
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played a sufficient tee shot, I stood at the moment of decision. Down in the match, I needed a birdie. Remembering, time slows in my memory. My movements possessed a hesitation replete with indecision and desire for advice. Dad stood calmly while I fidgeted and fretted. We traded eye contact and my body language begged for an answer from him. None was forthcoming. We knew the rules. From this instant, my memory echoes. Symbolism and crossroads root deep in reality. There, my Father stood, loving, supporting, allowing. And there, I stood, treading in all the freewill allotted me. I drew upon all the resources living inside me, all that had been given to me. I knew, not by some common sense of knowing, beneath the superficial consequences of any decision I made, my Father was present. Dependence and freedom played me equally, each with its own allure and reason. Logic is not wisdom’s only guest. Freewill, the seemingly illogical and elusive, extreme edge of loving, a love reaching for joy while risking pain through the giving and receiving, is wisdom’s guest, too. This moment pervaded defining, and anything defined well is defined long. Imprinted on my eternity, this moment with my Father present, silent in word, seared its meaning through wisdom’s allowance. I knew my Father would always be there, loving, allowing, and waiting for my return. Dad is gone now, but not from me. His presence remains. He lives within me. I am my Father’s son. I returned from where He allowed me to go, the untethered reaches of love. Someone may ask, “Why would God allow this to happen?” Because God lives at the extreme edge of love, too, waiting for our return. “Those who have ears to hear, let them hear” (Matthew 11:15, NKJV). About The Author
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by Deck Cheatham
Deck Cheatham has been a golf professional for some 40 years. He lives with his family in Dalton. He is a guest columnist for the Rome News Tribune, The Daily Citizen, and the Calhoun Times. Email him at pgadeacon@gmail.com.
Church Activities & Events Dalton House of Prayer Sunday School 10 AM Sunday Service 11 AM Wednesday 7 PM
735 Beaverdale Rd NE, Dalton, GA 30721
First Baptist Church Family Fall Festival
Sunday, October 28th 4 PM 311 N Thornton Avenue, Dalton, GA 30720
Fellowship Baptist Church Women’s Prayer 9:30 AM
2044 Dug Gap Road, Dalton, GA 30720
Temple Baptist Church
Light Up The Night 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM 2310 S. Dixie Hwy, Dalton, GA 30720
Welcome Hill Baptist Church Trunk or Treat
Wednesday, October 31st 2722 Welcome Hill Circle, Dalton, GA 30721 Call for more info. (706) 278-0368
RockBridge Community Church Fall Festival
Sunday, October 29th - 3 PM - 5 PM Downtown Dalton
Gò0dNews for Life
Faith of Our Floaters
I
by Amy Oyler
’ve become a professional floater. I should say
only because I have free time? Does God want me
amateur since it’s an unpaid position. I am in an
to simply…float? To be available? Is there value in
unfamiliar season in my life…floating season!
that? Where is my FAITH that I have a purpose? If I
I’ve had several distinct seasons of adulthood.
am able to dedicate my free time, particularly when
First, I was a full-time English teacher. I “retired” after
so many others have much less, isn’t that what I am
seven years and was a stay-home-mom to my two boys
CALLED to do?
and later my third for twelve years. After that, I taught
So I will float. I will be available. I will fill in for
English part-time at Shorter University, which I did
someone who is sick, or out of town, or when
for seven-and-a-half years. Now I am at loose ends. Not teaching, not
there’s no one else to do something. I will keep faith that this, right now, is what I am called to
really a “stay-home-mom” either with two in
do. Is this a “career”? No. Is this a season of
college and one in high school. What to do
my life? Yes, absolutely.
with myself? I volunteer at church. I take care of my home. There are even ways for me
There is familiar scripture from Ecclesiastes that says, “To everything there is a season.” We all have a
to help at my husband’s office.
purpose, even if it’s for a season
But I struggle with feeling useless
and not permanent. God tells us
and privileged. Poor me, I have too
to “be still and know that I am
much time on my hands! When I am
God.” Have faith; He is in control!
able to do something, the voice in
What does this have to do
my head says, “It’s easy for YOU
with you? Maybe you are retired.
to volunteer…you don’t have a
Volunteer. Maybe you are disabled or
job!” But if I’m doing something
shut-in. Pray for others. Maybe like me,
that needs to be done, isn’t that a
you are in a holding pattern in your life.
good thing? It’s saving someone
Float. Float wherever you are needed. Maybe
who DOES work full-time from
there are other reasons, but the same applies. You
having to do it! Still I
are not without purpose. Seek ways to serve. And if
question myself…
you are one of the many harried, full-time-working,
Do I have this
hands-on-parenting people out there…rely on floaters.
time for a reason?
Call on us. Let us help you. I’ve been there and done
Should I seek a
that. Those people blessed me. It’s time to give back.
job to ease my
It’s floating season!
guilt? What am I doing to contribute to my family, my contributing, is it
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About The Author
community? If I AM Amy Oyler is a native Roman and a member of Rush Chapel United Methodist Church. She is wife to Jason, a dentist in Rome, and mother to Tanner, Timothy, and Thomas. A former English teacher, she enjoys working with the youth at Rush Chapel and “floating” where God leads her!
Gò0dNews for Health & Fitness by Megan Stockburger
f you are like most people, it is hard to avoid sitting these days. Many of us work in front of a computer, commute in a car to work, sit for meals, and even during our leisure time at home! A new survey by Ergotron, a global manufacturer of furniture and mobility products, found that the average American spends up to 13 hours sitting every day! Obesity rates, cardiovascular disease, and other chronic conditions continue to rise and physical inactivity is the fifth largest risk factor for global mortality. Our incredibly poor eating habits and smoking are still greater risks, but research is now looking at our sedentary lifestyles as an independent risk factor—even if you exercise! Here are some simple habits to incorporate into your busy schedule to work toward better health. 1. Get up once per hour. Getting 30 minutes of daily physical activity is a great start, but it is often not enough to offset 7+ hours of sitting at a desk job, with another five hours sitting the rest of the day. A 2016 study in the International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity found that spreading out physical activity throughout the day improved mood, decreased feelings of fatigue, and had a positive effect on appetite. Try setting reminders for yourself throughout the day to get up and take a lap around the office or perform some quick body-weight movements like squatting, twisting, and touching your toes to get your blood flowing and your muscles moving. Adding short, fiveminute breaks every hour was enough in another study to reduce the risks significantly. 2. Turn off the electronics. Social media and T.V. are often mindless tasks that discourage productivity and cause even more stress. A recent study in the Lancet found that TV watching is even worse than just sitting and that five hours of TV viewing per day will increase your mortality risk, no matter how much you exercise! Better to keep it at an average of just 1-2 hours a day, at the most!
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3. Plan exact times and workouts. James Clear, an author and avid weight lifter who specializes in creating good habits, cites a study in the British Journal of Health Psychology where participants nearly tripled their participation rates in exercise by simply being asked to state exactly when and where they intended to exercise. Planning is stronger than willpower. Also, it is wise to develop back-up plans in advance. For example, you could think, “If I work late and can’t make it to the gym, then I will do a quick workout video at home or walk around the neighborhood once I’ve got the kids in bed.”
4. Find someone to keep you accountable. Whether you enlist a friend, hire a personal trainer, or join a group class setting, finding a way to be accountable is usually the best way to establish a regular exercise routine. Showing up and starting tends to be half the battle. Peer influence is a powerful motivator and pairing up with a friend or colleague provides mutual accountability to help you succeed. In addition, you’ll have someone there to spot you and cheer you on toward your best workout possible!
About The Author
I
Too Much Sitting
Megan Stockburger is a fitness consultant and personal trainer at Bradley Wellness Center in Dalton, GA. You can find out more about her at their website: www.bradleywell.com.
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ray Chiropractic combines high tech chiropractic care with caring customer service to provide the pain relief you need, in the manner you need it. This is the Pray Chiropractic difference. As soon as you walk in any Pray Chiropractic office, you can feel the difference. You first notice the warm, professional ambiance of the office, then the welcoming feeling of being greeted by a smiling chiropractic assistant at the front desk. A friendly staff member then offers you a cup of fresh coffee or a cold bottle of water. It’s only 7:15 in the morning and you don’t have an appointment, but no
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worries, because walk-ins are always welcome at Pray Chiropractic. You are quickly taken back for a gentle, pain relieving adjustment by either Dr. Holden or Dr. Rivera and it’s then time to relax with a soothing therapy or spinal decompression treatment by our highly trained staff. You are now on your way to feeling great and ready to take on the day.
Pray Chiropractic has been voted North Georgia's Best of the Best Chiropractic office nine years in a row. Over the past 22 years, the doctors at Pray have successfully treated tens of thousands of patients in the North Georgia area and they have now brought their unique and successful brand of care to Dalton.
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Dr. Luis Rivera was handpicked by Dr. Pray for Dalton, as he uses the same effective “hands-on” adjusting style that patients have become used to at Pray Chiropractic’s Ringgold location. Dr. Rivera and the majority of his Dalton staff are completely
Pray Chiropractic opened its second location in Dalton in a beautiful 4000 square foot office on the corner of Thornton and Walnut Avenues. Originally established in Rossville in 1995 by Dr. Charles Pray,
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bilingual in both Spanish and English. Dr. Rivera graduated from Life Chiropractic College in 1998 and he holds chiropractic licenses in both Georgia and Puerto Rico. Dr. Rivera maintained a successful chiropractic practice while continuing
his military service in Afghanistan and Iraq. While deployed in Afghanistan, he helped relieve the headaches, neck and back pain that many military personnel there were experiencing. Dr. Rivera is currently a Lieutenant Colonel serving in the U.S. Army military reserves. He and his wife Jacqueline have been married for 26 years and have four boys, two are currently in college and the twin 14year olds are in high school. Dr. Rebecca Holden recently joined Pray Chiropractic’s Dalton office where she treats patients of all ages using her gentle form of
chiropractic. Dr. Holden decided to pursue a career in Chiropractic after witnessing her mother’s successful treatment for her back when she was younger. Dr. Holden obtained her Doctor of Chiropractic from Sherman College of Chiropractic in Spartanburg, South Carolina where she graduated class valedictorian and gave the commencement speech to her fellow graduates. Dr. Holden says, “I didn’t know the power of chiropractic until I saw it for myself. That’s when I knew I wanted to be able to help people and change their lives naturally without drugs or surgery.” Dr. Holden gives her best to her patients daily so they can be their best. Dr. Holden and her husband, Wayne, are proud foster parents. They live in Dalton with their six children.
Hi-Tech Office
Always on the cutting edge, Pray Chiropractic was the first chiropractic office in the country to offer digital x-rays in 2005. The Dalton location not only offers the latest on-site digital x-ray system, but also computerized spinal decompression therapy for both the neck and lower back areas. According to Angela Cuzzort, the Case Manager at Pray Chiropractic, decompression therapy has been so effective at treating neck, back, and leg pain from disc conditions that
the Dalton location has had to add its fourth table to accommodate the demand. Pray Chiropractic is also excited to offer a new 15-watt Deep Tissue Laser (DTL) that has been amazing at providing pain relief, sometimes immediate, with a wide variety of conditions such as carpal tunnel, shoulder, knee, and foot pain.
No Bankers’ Hours
Although the Dalton building’s original design was that of a bank, you won’t find us having bankers’ hours here. The Dalton location, like the Ringgold location, has hours to accommodate even the busiest of schedules. On weekdays, the Dalton office offers early morning appointments starting at 7am and late-night appointments until 7:00PM. If you are too busy to get in during the week, it’s not a problem. Pray Chiropractic is open every Saturday morning from 8am until noon. Have pain that can't wait? Not a problem. Walk-ins are always welcome for your convenience. Look for the new digital sign outside the office, displaying the latest information about the practice and its offerings. For more information on Pray Chiropractic simply stop by the office, call 706-609-0023, or visit our website at praychiro.com.
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Gò0dNews for Teens
Why Listen?
A
by Korey Cherry
s I was reading my Bible a few weeks ago, I
all night long, Peter hears the voice of a man asking if he
felt impressed by the Holy Spirit to read John
had caught anything. Peter had obviously been asked
10:20. It was one of those moments where I had
this question many times before. He preceded to answer
read the verse numerous times, yet my eyes seemed to
quickly, saying “no.” Jesus, a well-known carpenter,
open to something new. Has that ever happened to you?
tells the professional fisherman to cast his net one more
What seems like a verse with not much meaning, in a
time on the right side of the boat. Peter in his “Ok,
moment, can change your whole perspective. It reads
whatever you say, I’ll do it to appease you” attitude,
“And many of them said ‘he has a demon and is mad.
casts his net one last time just to make the man happy.
Why do you listen to him?’”
Then suddenly everything changes. Peter had one of his
It stood out to me like nothing else “Why do you
greatest catches of all time. One word from Jesus had
listen to him?” It’s the question of the year. “Why do
changed Peter’s whole night, but more importantly his
you listen to Jesus?” What has he done for you that
whole life. Shortly after, Jesus asked Peter to “follow
you would change your whole life to follow a man?
me” and he left everything behind and followed Jesus.
What has he said to you to make you pursue him
But why? I believe it’s because Peter had an interest to
daily? What has he said that makes you want to read
know what else Jesus had to say. If one command could
the Bible, go to church, give to the poor, love your
change a whole night’s fishing success, then what else
neighbor, and all the things we live by as Christians:
could Jesus say that would change his life?
Why do you listen to him? I recall the time when Peter first interacted with Jesus. Peter
I’ve found that following Jesus is easy when you find out what he has to say. What he has to say about me. What he has to say about my family. What he
was fishing all night with
has to say about the world around me. What he
his friends. This was his
has to say about my health and future. What
job and he was a pro at
he has to say about everything. He has a lot to
it. Do you know of the
say. Jesus’s words bring life, hope, joy, peace,
“another day another
security, love, correction, truth, direction,
dollar” mentality?
provision, wholeness, and so much more.
One interaction with
These are the reasons I follow him. He
Jesus can change
is the answer to my hearts questions
everything about
and desires. Why do you listen to Him?
that mentality.
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About The Author
After toiling
Korey Cherry is the husband to his beautiful wife, Rebekah, and a father to his adorable daughter Sofiah. He is actively pursuing the call of God for ministry on his life. He is an aspiring author, a worship leader, and an inspiring speaker for youth. See more info about him at www.koreycherry.com.
Gò0dNews for Everyone
We Need the Puritans (Part 2)
L
by Rev. Reagan Marsh
ast month, we introduced the Puritans and began
good confidence in our God and Father that nothing will
considering how they should be part of our spiritual
separate us from his love. All creatures are so completely
diet. We continue those reflections here.
in his hand that without his will they can neither move nor
1. Be encouraged by a renewed picture of the greatness
be moved” (Heidelberg Catechism #28). In other words,
of God.
their sight of God’s greatness through Scripture proved
Knowing God as he reveals himself on the pages of Scripture was a Puritan hallmark. Their life expectancy was brief: children typically died before 10, women
ballast to their souls amidst life’s storms. In a world where we self-medicate amidst trouble, and have little concept of character of God, the Puritans call us to behold him afresh
usually died in childbirth, and 40-year-olds were “aged.”
in his all-sufficiency.
So faithful Puritan shepherds labored to ensure their
2. Be equipped to minister to others.
flocks heard Scripture plainly explained every week in
Many of their biographies contain sentences like this: “Being deprived of their pulpits, they took up their pens.” Puritans aimed to equip their people to live as befits the gospel, and that meant knowing how to serve others. To that end, they published books and sermons for fathers, mothers, children, servants, masters, rulers, and everyone in-between. These “directories” were manuals of rich spiritual counsel, carefully mined from Scripture, clearly explained and expressed, so that each person could learn how God wants them to love him and “all our fellow-men” (Nicolas Bownd). A Godward, Scripture-driven othersmindedness marks Puritan writings and was both encouraged and expected in their churches. Fathers especially were to lead their homes
preaching, and sought to proclaim and press home the
in the things of God, according to Scripture’s pattern
character of God in each sermon, tract, and book. Their
(Ephesians 6:1-4). This meant teaching their families and
aim wasn’t producing scholarship (though many Puritan
servants/employees biblical truth in its fullness and practice
clergy were highly educated), but clearly pointing to
during the week. It required growth in personal godliness
salvation and hope in Christ alone.
to attempt this with integrity, growing wisdom to help
This focus had massive effects on their people’s
navigate conflict, biblical insight to give godly guidance,
experience. The typical Puritan home was marked by joy
all the while depending on God’s grace to die to self and
in God, peace with one another, diligent work, steadfast
serve others in Jesus’s name. This was the atmosphere they
family worship, and humble submission to his providential
cultivated, and legacy they sought to leave.
dealings in their lives, with eyes fixed on God’s promises.
So, read the Puritans. We need their clear thinking,
This flowed from a vision of God as exalted, holy,
faithful teaching, and sense of God’s greatness. They will
sovereign, unchanging, and utterly good. Because of that,
teach you more of loving and living unto God.
when things go well, and for the future we can have
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About The Author
they could “be patient when things go against us, thankful Reagan Marsh is a husband, daddy, teacher and a pastor at Rocky Face Baptist Church.
Gò0dNews for Couples
by Ric and Mary Joyner
y wife and I wanted to introduce ourselves and Biblestudycompany.com to you. Ask yourself this question: “Am I a disciple of Jesus Christ?” If you answer; “Well of course Ric, I have known the Lord for several years and or I grew up in a Christian home.” Sorry, but that doesn’t make you a disciple of the word of God. We were on the “hamster wheel” of Christianity, attending church, buying the latest book, or chasing the next “move of God”. We drifted away from our Savior and each other. Why? Because we weren’t studying
the word of God ourselves, but instead we expected to be “fed” by someone. Scripture is poignant about our personal study of God’s word. 1 John 2:26-27 says, “These things I have written to you concerning those who are trying to deceive you. As for you, the anointing which you received from Him abides in you, and you have no need for anyone to teach you; but as His anointing teaches you about all things, and is true and is not a lie, and just as it has taught you, you abide in Him” (NASB). As a couple, my wife and I started studying scripture together and separately. We call ourselves “pew-sitters”. Who were the disciples? People like us. Our mission is to go from pew-sitter to disciple.
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As Christians with many ups and downs over the years, we almost lost our marriage. Today our marriage is healthy, strong, and we are walking in “one flesh”. Yes, this is a real thing. But what changed for us? Our approach to the Bible changed. We no longer study Scripture for knowledge ‘about’ God, but with asking “How do we respond to You?” The truth that God is our creator and that He made each of us for a purpose grew. As we became serious about handling His Word correctly, He gave us more “mind openers” (Luke 24:44-46). Our goal now is to live a praiseworthy life to God, His agenda not ours. This is being a disciple of Jesus Christ (Matthew 12:47-50). We started in Exodus. When the children of Israel were attacked, we were strangely attacked! We asked God tough questions that we had trouble grasping. He answered! Our “flesh” resisted studying (Gal 5:15). We both felt awkward. Praying at the table? No problem! Studying Scripture? Hard! But God gave us the grace to push forward. The disciples had an excellent teacher and we do, too. He is called the word of God! The presence of the Lord and scripture invade our lives! Our prayers were aligning with His will and they started to get answered! God brought people into our lives that needed Him. What an adventure! Nothing in our prior Christian walk has matched this depth of joy. We even started a podcast to discuss these items. We are looking to fellowship with people who want to live a praiseworthy life to God. If you are one of those, give us a shout.
About The Author
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Am I a Disciple?
Ric and Mary Joyner have been married for 38 years and have four kids and four grand kids. They are the founders of Biblestudycompany.com. They may be contacted at r@biblestudycompany.com.
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Gò0dNews for Seniors
They May Need Help
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by Shannon Alvey
ost of us want to make sure our parents,
Physical Signs
grandparents, and other senior loved ones are well
Next, let's have a look at physical signs that may indicate your
taken care of as they grow older. But how can you tell
senior loved one might need extra help.
when a senior you love needs extra help if they don’t ask for it?
● A persistently disheveled appearance might suggest a
This generation of elders is known for being fiercely
senior is experiencing physical or emotional difficulties
independent. So it’s important to remember they might be
● Frequent, unexplained bruises or scrapes on your senior
reluctant to admit they need a little extra help. Like many of
loved one's body can be a strong indicator of physical
us, seniors want to remain as independent as they can for as long as possible. That’s why you probably shouldn’t wait for an older loved one to ask for help, especially if they think it might require moving from the home they’ve lived in for years.
struggles, especially falls ● Unintended weight loss or weight gain might be a sign of nutrition problems, physical illness, or depression Cognitive and Emotional Signs Then there are warning signs that the problems might stem from a decline in cognition or emotional wellness, such as: ● Persistent forgetfulness can be a sign of dementia, especially if the senior has trouble remembering important appointments, names, and social activities. ● Confusion and/or difficulty keeping track of time are both warning signs of cognitive decline. ● Consistent agitation and frequent mood changes are often symptoms of deteriorating mental or emotional health. ● Be especially wary if the agitation or mood swings seem to worsen as it grows later in the day. This may be evidence of something called Sundowner’s Syndrome. Sundowners is common among people with Alzheimer's disease. ● Marked or sudden changes in their daily routine,
How to Tell if a Senior Loved One Needs a Little Extra Help There are almost always telltale signs that a senior is in need of help. Here are a few warning signs to be on the lookout for if you’re wondering how well your senior loved one is managing. Environmental Signs a Senior Needs Support
including sleep problems or withdrawing from favorite hobbies and social groups can all be signals that something is awry. What to Do if Your Senior Loved One Needs Help We know you're devoted to your senior loved ones and
We'll start with a few signs to watch for in your senior
want to do what's best for them. You wouldn't be here seeking
loved one's environment that might indicate they are struggling.
this type of information if you didn't. The best approach is to
and yard when you visit. If you notice some of the following, it might be time to consider a little assistance. ● A messy house, including dirty dishes, clutter, overflowing trash and an overall inattention to cleanliness ● Frequent, unpleasant odors in the home – these can be a sign of emotional, physical, or cognitive decline ● The exterior of the house and/or the yard seem to be in a state of disrepair ● Scratches or holes in the walls, which can indicate mobility problems
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remain calm but begin to take action. Use a calendar to document your concerns and the dates on which they occurred. It will help you begin to spot trends. This is also good information to share with your senior loved one’s physician when you call to schedule an appointment for your family member. And, yes, scheduling a wellness visit with their primary care physician is important if you suspect a problem with an older loved one. About The Author
Begin by taking a good, honest look around their house
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Gò0dNews for Singles
Single Elegance
y beloved spake, and said…Rise up, my love…and come away” (Song of Solomon 2:10). I didn’t want to be single again, but I am, just me again. How do you walk in a phase of your life you weren’t prepared to re-enter? How do you honor God in a consequence that feels so unfair, so painful so undeserved? But here I am, years later, still single; yet in spite of the losses, disappointments, readjustments, and sense of failure, I am experiencing God’s joy, peace,
hope, ability to forgive and accept His ministry of reconciliation. The empty spaces are filled with Him and I feel free and complete and continue to be amazed at how He is transforming my life and using me in ways that He never could had I not become single again. God revealed to me just how He was using me and my painful journey back to singleness, in a recent conversation with my former pastor, as he confessed to me that he and his wife had been talking about me. I was immediately curious about the details and content of the words spoken between them. He explained how amazed he and his wife were at the courage, grace, and strength I have shown in dealing with my intense trial. He and his wife called me the epitome of Christian elegance and I was overwhelmed by their words and humbled to say the least. All I know is that God has allowed certain things
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to happen in my life because He trusted me to steward well this particular trial. He wanted to work out His purpose in my life through this painful process and grow me so that He would be glorified in how I responded. I understand that what I experience here on earth is just a small sample of the ultimate spiritual warfare being played out over my life in a realm I cannot see. I feel privileged to be trusted by God to represent Him and stand as His ambassador. What is moving me forward is the knowledge that I am loved. Let me shout it out: I am loved! Everything that I have experienced is not wasted and is working together for my good and has been allowed by my beloved. He loves me too much to be solely concerned with my comfort so He has divinely ordained an alteration. He has told me that my latter will be greater than my beginning and he has told me that I will rise to new heights in Him. He has also told me to come away, and as I have spent more time with Him I have gained a new perspective which has altered my mind and responses. The definition of elegance is: style, good taste, gracefulness, refinement, class, taste, chic and sophistication. Initially I looked at this definition and could not see any aspects of myself in the description but I realize that all of us who have chosen to become new creatures in Christ will display Christian graces which in essence are the Fruits of the Spirit! I am standing on the strength of Jesus Christ and by his power I am able to stand in silent strength and confidence; I can stand equipped with grace under pressure, I can let go and forgive without a thought of revenge and I can look at all that is reality as temporary, knowing that what I can’t see is eternal. I am smiling as I write because I am now content in this phase of my journey. My hope and expectation is in God. I want what He wants for me! He is my companion and takes great care of me! May we all strive to be what God intended us to be! About The Author
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by Terrie Ruff
Terrie E. Ruff is a public speaker, soloist, and inspirational author. She is an active member of the Orchard Park SDA Church in Chattanooga. Terrie can be contacted at Terrie.Ruff@lpnt.net.
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Gò0dNews for Everyone
Risk Takers
I
by Donald Cantrell
will never forget growing up in the 70’s and
defend a “patch of peas.” There is also the story of
watching “Evil Knievel” as he would make us sit on
Eleazar, who defended a field of barely and held onto
the edge of our seats and do his daredevil jumps.
his sword so long that they literally had to tear it from
He was a showman that knew how to build up himself and his feats, which in turn helped him draw millions of followers. We would watch him on our television as he would
his fingers, due to his firm hold. One of my favorite stories is about the day when Jashobeam, Shammah, and Eleazar broke through the enemy lines to fetch David some water from the well
ride his bike up and down the ramp to incite the crowd
that was in Bethlehem. This was such a spectacular feat
and to build up the event. There were times when his
of heroism and loyalty that David refused to drink the
feats went off without any injuries, but there were
water, but instead poured it out upon the ground in
numerous other times when he his body ended up
honor of the loyalty of his three soldiers.
mangled and broken, due to crashing.
Benaiah was not among the top three, but his story is awesome as we read about his slaying of two lion-like princes of Moab, his bravery of killing a lion in a pit on a snowy day, and his victory over an Egyptian giant. These stories can be found in Second Samuel 23 and First Chronicles 11. Our churches need men, women, and teens that are willing to become “risk takers” for the Lord. Have you are considered taking a risk on witnessing to someone that you know needs to hear about the love of God? Risk takers are willing to face failure, rejection, and being ostracized in the name of loyalty to their Lord and King, Jesus Christ.
Evil Knievel was a daredevil, a risk taker, and
The world would be a much different place if those
without those types of people, the world would be a
of us who are believers would become outright risk
very boring and uneventful place to live. In the Bible,
takers. There is no greater joy than knowing that God
we are told about David and his mighty men. In all, it
smiles upon us as he joyfully watches us take risks for
seems that he had 37 mighty men, but a few of those
his kingdom. I challenge you to take a risk and invest in
men were so spectacular and successful that their stories
someone who needs God. Become a risk taker and serve
were written upon the biblical canvas for all to admire.
God boldly in your local church.
One of David’s mighty men, Jashobeam killed 300 Shammah, who placed his life on the line in order to
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men with his spear in one battle. We also read about Donald Cantrell is a lifelong native of Murray county and has been pastoring and preaching since 1980. He has the honor of publishing over thirty books and his sermon material is sold all over the world by various online companies. If you visit his house any weekend in the fall, you will find them watching the “Florida Gators or the New England Patriots . . . Chomp Chomp.”
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Gò0dNews for Everyone
Practicing Forgiveness
M
by Lisa Hamilton
atthew 6:14-15 says, “For if ye forgive men
Often our pains or negative circumstances are
their trespasses, your heavenly Father will
healed as we forgive all those who have hurt or
also forgive you: But if ye forgive not men
offended us and God can then restore us and bless us.
their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses” (KJV). We live in a fallen world where offenses come often. It is vital to understand God’s forgiveness is conditional upon our forgiveness of others. Forgiveness has nothing to do with feelings.
Be blessed and keep your forgiveness current. How often do we forgive our brother? God says seventy times seven times. Luke 6:27-36 says, “But I say to you who hear: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, and pray for those who spitefully
Forgiveness is a verbal contract with God and is
use you. To him who strikes you on the one cheek,
required to be forgiven by Him.
offer the other also. And from him who takes away
If you want to forgive someone, you need to
your cloak, do not withhold your tunic either. Give to
verbally confess to God your unforgiveness and ask for
everyone who asks of you. And from him who takes
His forgiveness. State that even though you may have
away your goods do not ask them back. And just as you
no feelings of forgiveness you know that it is required
want men to do to you, you also do to them likewise.
to be forgiven. Commit the offense and the offender to
But if you love those who love you, what credit is that
God, our righteous judge. Settle it in your mind that
to you? For even sinners love those who love them.
He will address this offense in His time. God is faithful.
And if you do good to those who do good to you, what
Pray that God gives the offender repentance which leads
credit is that to you? For even sinners do the same. And
to salvation and everlasting life. Ask God to bless them.
if you lend to those from whom you hope to receive
As we pray, God softens our heart. He will reveal
back, what credit is that to you? For even sinners lend to
the fact that our struggle is not with flesh and blood,
sinners to receive as much back. But love your enemies,
but it is a spiritual battle that we must win to walk with
do good, and lend, hoping for nothing in return; and
Christ in Spirit and Truth. When the offense is brought
your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the
back to our memory, (and it will be) we can remind our
Most High. For He is kind to the unthankful and evil.”
refuse to entertain that thought.
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About The Author
enemy that we have already forgiven that person and Lisa Hamilton is the author of “His Legacy of Love”. Her passion is sharing the love of Christ. Her facebook page is facebook.com/happyinsing.
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Caregiving by Karon Holloway
S
ome have been caregivers for a very long time and
aged 65 and over were due to falls.” (CDC.gov). Using a
some find themselves in the role with little notice. The
critical eye, assess the environment removing rugs with
primary caregiver may be aged themselves with health
non-skid backing or cords that could cause tripping.
conditions of their own. Out of love, caregivers take on a commitment to a world they may know little about. Considerations for the new caregiver:
Ensure clear pathways free of trip hazards. • Oxygen Safety - Enforce a NO SMOKING policy in homes with oxygen.
• The caregiver’s physical and emotional wellbeing is just
• Equipment companies should train caregivers on proper
as important as the person being cared for; take care of
equipment operation. Demonstrate back to the provider
yourself!
what you have learned; if you are not clear ask for more information. Assistive devices such as a wheelchair, walker, or cane should be used to help prevent falls. • “Dressed feels best.” If it is appropriate, keep the person’s normal routine to include being up and dressed. • Follow recommended dietary restrictions. Meal planning saves time and energy needed for other areas of caregiving. • Medication confusion can be avoided by making a list of all medications and the times they are given. Using a pill planner can also reduce the chance of error. If the person is on pain medication, record each time it is taken so information can be given to the healthcare provider as needed. • Personal hygiene care can be accomplished easier with the use of a shower chair. • Socialization balance can be achieved with periods of visitation and rest. When someone is ill they will need
• Gather a support team of family and friends to help you. Caregiving should not be a one-person job; ask for the help you need. • Explore community support options. One resource is
more rest; caregivers can ensure this need is met. As hospice providers, it is an honor and a privilege to care for the dying and their families. The satisfaction of a peaceful transition from this life, reconciliation between family
the Northwest Georgia Regional Commission that has
members, and witnessing the loving care provided by family
been designated as the Northwest Georgia Area Agency
members and caregivers is one benefit hospice providers have
on Aging. This agency can be reached through the
the privilege of experiencing. My admiration is not for us as
internet at www.nwgrc.org or by calling 1-800-759-2963.
providers but for the caregivers that have stepped up and
• Maintain a current contact list of healthcare providers. Safety needs:
provided for their family and friends in a most honorable way. Crowns await their heads in heaven!
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and over, resulting in nearly 46,000 deaths. In 2012–2013, Karon Holloway has been a part of hospice care services for 17 of her 42-year nursing career. She lives in Lindale and has 2 grown children and 4 granddaughters. Karon is the Administrator for Transitions Hospice Care in Rome.
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Gò0dNews from the Physician’s Desk
3D Mammograms Save Lives
“I
don’t have a family history of breast cancer,
that breast cancer can be found at this stage is through
says Mary McLawhorn. “So, I
a mammogram.
was very surprised to learn
Dr. Manahan removed the
that there was a cause for concern
cancerous cells from Mary’s
after I received my routine 3D
breast at Hamilton Ambulatory
screening mammogram.”
Surgery Center. Then she
Mary was asked to
received radiation at
come back to Hamilton
Hamilton Cancer Institute.
Diagnostics Center for
Mary was able to
a second mammogram.
continue working as a first
“When I had the diagnostic
grade teacher at Antioch
mammogram, the radiologist
Elementary during her
reviewed it while I was there.”
treatment. She also directed a
Patrick Minor, MD, told Mary that
play at the Artistic Civic Theater
to be safe, he was going to refer her to
in Dalton.
Eric Manahan, MD, of Hamilton Physician
“Take care of yourself,” says Mary. “I
Group-General Surgery. Unfortunately, the biopsy
was the least likely candidate to have breast cancer. I don’t have a family history of breast cancer, I didn’t find a lump, and I was just 41 years old when I was diagnosed. I wouldn’t want to think about what would have happened if my cancer wasn’t found at such an early stage.” At Hamilton Diagnostics Center, 3D mammography is available to all patients for screening and diagnostic mammograms. 3D mammography allows radiologists to identify abnormalities at earlier stages. This technology has allowed for a 41% increase in invasive cancer detections.1 Hamilton Diagnostics Center makes getting your mammogram easy with evening
Mary McLawhorn & Debbie Howell at Hamilton Diagnostics Center
that Dr. Manahan performed revealed that Mary had breast cancer. Mary’s breast cancer was discovered at stage zero,
and weekend appointments. Have you scheduled your annual mammogram? Call
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which means that it had not spread to other cells. There were no lumps and no symptoms. The only way
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Gò0dNews for Everyone
Reinhardt University,
Dalton area enjoy strong 135-year relationship
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by Tim Norton
ince its founding in 1883, Reinhardt University, located in northwest Cherokee County – just a short 50-mile drive from Dalton, has enjoyed long, strong connections to Dalton, Whitfield County and the greater Northwest Georgia region. In fact, it was two "preacher and teacher for the children of Cherokee County” from the Methodist Episcopal Church South in Dalton, the organization that preceded today’s United Methodist Church. From humble beginnings, with the first 12 students meeting in a cabinet shop near the present-day main campus in Waleska to about 1,550 students today, Reinhardt University remains committed to three values that have been at the heart of the institution since those earliest days: Faith. Learning. Leading. Students, faculty, coaches, staff and Board of Trustees’ members from the Dalton area have been an integral part of the fabric of the University, including current Board of Trustees’ chair, C. Kenneth White ‘61, and former Board members Jim Boring, James Brown and Bob McIntyre. Just recently, Reinhardt was recognized as the 25th Best Regional College by U.S. News & World Report. What is remarkable is that Reinhardt jumped 29 spots, from No. 54 two years ago to the No. 25 spot this year. Almost at the same time, College Consensus, a ranking that places strong emphasis on student evaluations and published data, ranked Reinhardt as No. 10 among all public and private institutions in the state of Georgia. One reason for its recently strengthened reputation are the great people who lead, coach, teach and support students who enroll at Reinhardt University, including
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former Daltonian head men’s and women’s tennis coach, Jennifer Bryans Pourchier. Pourchier, the former Southeast Whitfield High School standout tennis player who achieved an undefeated four years as the #1 tennis player and went on to play at NCAA Division I Middle Tennessee State University, has helped propel Reinhardt University forward and achieve its mission “to create a unique Reinhardt Experience where each student thrives.” Now in her 14th season at the helm of its tennis program, Pourchier has achieved great success on the court with her team making the NAIA National Tournament and being named Former standout tennis player in the early 1990s, Jennifer Bryans Pourchier Appalachian – shown here with husband, Jeffrey Pourchier – Reinhardt's associate athletic director – has led Reinhardt University’s men’s and women’s tennis programs to great success over her 13 seasons as head tennis coach. Athletic Conference Coach of the Year in both 2017 and 2018. Over the years, Pourchier’s teams have been leaders in the classroom, too, always recording among the top GPAs of all athletes at Reinhardt. Just as it was 135 years ago when Reinhardt and Sharp approached the residents of Northwest Georgia requesting support for education, today’s Reinhardt University leadership knows and appreciates the relationships that have helped build Reinhardt. For more information on one of Reinhardt’s 40plus undergraduate programs – including its newest program, the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program, one of its five graduate programs – including its growing Master of Business Administration and Master of Public Administration programs, or about its variety of degree completion and online offerings, please see Reinhardt.edu or call 1-87-REINHARDT.
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In the Quiet
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by Aimee Hays
rom 2003 to 2016, God grew me and showed me
heavy. I placed my trust in the Lord knowing that in
His unending love and faithfulness despite the
all things God works for the good of those who love
lack of my mom’s physical healing. For thirteen
him, who have been called according to his purpose
years until her passing in 2016, she battled a brain
(Romans 8:28).
injury as a result of a bleed from an aneurysm and
I have carried a passion to share the love of God
AVM. Following her death, I was very quiet, kept to
with others through my testimony; however, following
myself, and did not share my mother’s story. Her death
the death of my mother, I entered a season of quietness.
ushered me on a new journey of discovering who I was
I tasted the sting of death and the blow of grief that
in her absence since the Lord truly healed her when He
could not be put into words. There will never be enough
called her home on April 15, 2016.
ink to pen the emotional impact grief bestowed upon me. I discovered a period of silence and many nights of tears where I sought the Lord for a full restoration of my joy. There remained a sense of “more” in my soul; however, I have not been able to move beyond “I’m not done yet. It’s time for you to be quiet.” In the quiet, I discovered a healing that can only come from the Lord. I discovered that during the quiet, He calls us to be still and know that He is our God (Psalm 46:10). It’s in the quiet times that God is still with us! One thing I ask from the Lord, this only do I seek: That I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my
I discovered a supernatural strength that came
life, to gaze on the beauty of the Lord and to seek him
from my desperation. God brought me to the end of
in his temple. For in the day of trouble he will keep me
me! I had two choices. I could get bitter, or I could get
safe in his dwelling; he will hide me in the shelter of his
better over what life had thrown at me through Mom’s
sacred tent and set me high upon a rock (Psalm 27:4-5).
devastating and debilitating, life-altering bleed that
Oh how I yearn to share of His goodness again! Even
ushered her from being an active 48 year old wife,
when the healing doesn’t come, He’s still God! Even
mother, and grandmother to a bedridden, peg-tube
when it’s quiet, He’s still God!
fed, brain injury patient. when the pain was great and the burden of hurt was
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About The Author
I learned to raise my hands and praise Him even My name is Aimee Hays. I am a native Roman and graduate of Southeastern University in Lakeland, Florida. I am married to my husband Tony Hays who teaches 8th grade and mother to Hunter (19) and Landon (16) Hays. I am an elementary school principal and educator of 22 years and have a passion for sharing the love of God with others.
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