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Contents OCTOBER 2019
GoodNews from the Pastor’s Desk
6 A Sign of Contradiction by Dr. Terrill Littrell
GoodNews for Kids
8 Who Told You That? by Melissa Phillips
GoodNews on Money Matters
10 What Gets Measured Gets Managed
by Andrew Lee GoodNews for Men
12 He Is Provider
by Samuel Burger
GoodNews for Women
14 Find Yourself In Him by Toris Redding
GoodNews for Teens
18 Teens Need Help, Too by Ellie James
GoodNews for Parents
20 Just Because You Are You by Arlene Ledbetter
GoodNews for Life
22 Lazy, Hazy Days of Summer by Tommy Deal
GoodNews for Health & Fitness
24 The Best Way to Tone Up with Exercise
by Thomas Morrison GoodNews Cover Story
26 North Georgia Autism Conference 2019
GoodNews for Everyone
28 I Just Wanted To Be Accepted
by Jenice Saint
GoodNews for Everyone
30 What’s Your Story? by Alison Nichols
GoodNews for Couples
32 Quality Time With Your Spouse
by Erin Clay GoodNews for Domestic Violence
34 My Story of Survival by Jennifer Riojas
GoodNews for Singles
36 Table For One, Please
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GoodNews for Everyone
38 When Simple is Enough by Jessica Mathis
GoodNews for Healing
40 A Healing Miracle by Susan Newberry
GoodNews for your Taste Buds
42 Vegetable Soup by Rhonda Lane
GoodNews from the Physician’s Desk
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44 Wake Up to the Importance of Sleep
by Emily Brandt GoodNews for Miracles
46 God Still Works Miracles by Tammy Madden
GoodNews for Everyone
50 The Naaman Syndrome by Mary Coppage
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Gò0dNews from the Pastor’s Desk
A Sign Of Contradiction by Dr. Terrill D. Littrell
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effort to hand down the message of Christ throughout out the
hours the terrible torture of Calvary, so His Mystical Body,
our own day. It follows from a widespread rejection of the gospel,
The Church. he institution which Christ founded, like Himself, is a sign of contradiction to the wisdom of the world. It will meet the same rejection and the same opposition by the
kingdom of the world. “If they have persecuted Me, they will persecute you also” (John 15:20). Just as Jesus suffered for three the Church, underwent three centuries of persecution, which were but a continuation of Calvary. And as, after three days, Jesus rose from the dead, glorious and immortal, so after three centuries of persecution, His Mystical Body, the Church, rose from its underground existence to new freedom and began to spread throughout the world.
ages. In addition, each individual Christian will be a sign of contradiction amid the allurement and maxims of the world in the measure that he or she lives his or her Christian vocation. Perhaps at no time in the 20 centuries of the Christian era has there been such a distortion of the true meaning of freedom as in the truth that makes one free. Today, influenced by the secular humanism of this century, the freedoms guaranteed by the US Constitution are interpreted by the court and legislative bodies of our country as the right to take the life of the unborn, the right to let a physician aid in ending one's own life, the right of the media to publish immoral matter, the right of our educational system to exclude religion from the public educations, and the right to publish pornographic filth. The Cross. The love that Jesus spoke of in His farewell address has the dimension of sacrifice, the sacrifice He was about to make on Calvary the following day: “Greater love than this no one has, that one lay down his life for his friends.” Love, as the world understands it, is essentially self-seeking. Love in the Christian sense is essentially self-sacrificing. The division between those whose first love is God and those who first love is self might also be expressed as the division between those who accept the place of the
Yet, if the Church, the Kingdom of God on earth, was liberated after centuries of persecution, that does not mean that the kingdom of the world was overthrown. While its leader, the
cross in the following of Christ and those who reject all sacrifice except it be for personal gain. No one has spoken of the wisdom of the cross in the
devil, was conquered by the passion and death of Jesus, he is
Christian life more eloquently than Paul in his epistle to
allowed to prowl about the world “like a roaring lion looking
the Corinthians, some of whom had failed to grasp this
for someone to devour” (1 Peter 5:8). If the visible conflict
fundamental point of his teaching.
between the world power and the church ceased for a time
“The message of the cross is complete absurdity to those
under Emperor Constantine, the hidden conflict, that battle
who are headed for ruin, but to those of us who are on the
for souls between Christ and the devil and his collaborators,
way to salvation it is the power of God. The Jews demand
continues on with the same intensity. The evil one's
signs (miracles), and the Greeks wisdom, but we preach Christ
collaborators include not only the countless number of fallen
crucified-to the Jews a stumbling block and to the Gentiles
angels under his dominion but also a great number of humans
foolishness; but to those who are called, both Jews and
whom he has deceived and who are working for his cause.
Greeks, Christ, the power of God and the wisdom of God” (1
Body, will be in conflict with the spirit of the world in its
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Corinthians 1:18, 22-24). About The Author
For this reason, as Christ is a sign of contradiction to the world He came to redeem, so the Church, His Mystical
Dr. Terrill Littrell is a pastor at Red Hill United Methodist Church in Cleveland, Tennessee.
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Gò0dNews for Kids
Who Told You That?
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by Melissa Phillips
verybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by
to pray. It can be in your bedroom or a certain place you
its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole
hang out at home. Find yourself a special place that you go
life believing that it is stupid.” –Albert Einstein
to every day. You can start by saying, “God, I am here.” Talk
Kids, it is important that you truly understand you are
to Him, and then give Him time to speak to your heart.
valuable. Jeremiah 1:5 says, “Before I formed you in the
The Bible tells us that the power of life and death is
womb I knew you.” God thought of you and knew you
in the tongue. Always say positive things about yourself
before He even formed you in your mommy’s tummy. That
out loud. When my kids say something negative about
tells me that God Himself wanted you. Jeremiah 29:11 says,
themselves and I hear it, I make them go look in the mirror
“For I know the plans I have for you, plans to not harm you.
and say several good things about themselves. Out loud.
Plans to prosper you and to give you a hope and a future.”
Also, be careful of other kids you spend time with. We will
That tells me He not only thought of you, wanted you, and
become the product of our environment. You want to always
knew you before He created you, but that He had and has
treat other kids well, be a leader, and make good choices.
plans to prosper (grow strong, healthy, and flourish) you
Show others how to love. Not everyone has been loved by
and to give you a hope (desire for a certain thing to happen)
people, and many have come to believe the negative things
and a future (things to come).
they have been told about themselves. That could be the
People can be rude and sometimes harsh. People can be
very reason they say mean things to others.
negative. Don’t ever allow what people say to enter your
You are worth more than gold. You are amazing. Make
thoughts and make you feel devalued. You are a prize
it a part of your morning to look in the mirror and
possession. If you have asked Jesus into your heart
say something great about yourself out loud. Be
and made Him Lord over your life, then He will
confident and go help others find the good
show you who you are in His Word. Listen to
in them. Everyone has different gifts and
me and listen well: “You can’t allow anyone’s
different talents, but everyone is here for a
negative words to dictate who you are.” You
purpose. What someone else may be best
must allow God to show you who you are and
at may not be what you’re the best at. But,
what plans He has for you.
don’t judge or be jealous. Look for their
The Creator knows you inside and out. He will lead you down His path for your life, which is always the very best for us, through His Word and time in prayer (talking to Him). You are
giftings and talents, and speak positive things to them. You never know just who they might become because you were able to help them see that they have a purpose in this world.
never too young to make
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About The Author
yourself a special place
Melissa Phillips is a resident of Cleveland, Tennessee. Her heart’s desire is to see others transformed by the power of God.
• HOPE FILLED PRAISE & WORSHIP • RELEASING THE FATHER’S GOODNESS • CHANGING THE ATMOSPHERE
What Gets Measured Gets Managed MONEY MATTERS
WITH DR. ANDREW LEE Dr. Andrew Lee is professor of English at Lee University. He also serves as a coordinator for Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University. He and his wife Esmerelda have three children.
R
emember the last time you seriously tried to lose some weight? You were probably on the scale every day, watching your weight and writing it down in a journal or saving it in notes on your cell phone. By monitoring your weight every day, you were able to know precisely how much progress (or regress) you were making toward your goal. Similarly, some people like to keep a prayer journal to track their spiritual growth; besides offering a place for spiritual reflection, a prayer journal also serves as a daily reminder to take time to talk to God. It’s the same with our finances. We can know we’re serious about improving our financial situation when we start “measuring” our goals by writing them down, and “managing” our finances by keeping a written budget and monitoring our progress (or regress) regularly. Let’s see how this might look in real life. Sally begins by making a personal “balance sheet” for the first time in her life. She lists all her debts (or “liabilities”) on one side of a document, noting the precise amounts she owes and the names of all her creditors. In her case, the list includes college student loans, a car loan, and a few credit cards. Then she makes a list of her “assets” or things she owns, including her checking and savings account balances and a ring her grandmother left her. Sally immediately notices that she has a “negative net worth,” meaning she has more debts than she has assets. Once she has “measured” her financial situation by writing it down, she is now ready to “manage” it. Without first being honest with herself by examining her finances, Sally would likely never take that next crucial step to improve herself
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financially. She next makes a written budget of her monthly bills, and notices that she should, in theory, have nearly seven hundred dollars left over every month after paying all of her bills, including debt payments. Where has this extra seven hundred dollars been going? Sally has no clue, so she examines her past ninety days of bank statements, seeing where every debit card “swipe” went. She discovers to her dismay that her “leftover” cash had disappeared through shopping online and eating out. Chastened but determined, Sally makes a new written plan where she will intentionally direct that extra seven hundred dollars per month toward her debts, paying them off one by one, from smallest balance to the largest balance. To her surprise, she realizes she can be debt-free in only two years using this plan (if she takes an extra weekend job, she can do it even faster). This realization inspires Sally to begin exploring how to build up her assets as soon as her debts are paid off. She realizes she has never signed up for her employer’s 401(k) retirement plan at work, and she starts looking into that. Unfortunately, she realizes she has missed out on lots of “free money” over the years since her employer offers a five percent “match” when employees contribute to their 401(k) via payroll deduction. Sally commits to enrolling in the plan immediately in order to get that free money every month. She also educates herself about setting up a Roth IRA using low-cost stock index mutual funds. With these simple steps, Sally’s finances will experience a fabulous turnaround in just a few years, and within two decades, she should be quite wealthy. It starts with “measuring,” and then “managing.” “Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and He will establish your plans” (Proverbs 16:3).
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Gò0dNews for Men
He Is Provider
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by Samuel Burger
on’t give up on your provision because God will
family. He will provide wisdom and understanding. He
always supply what you need to do His will.
will provide you the will to pray for a spouse. You have the
Genesis Chapter 22 is a picture of what Jesus
authority to pray it in because God wants to bring it in! God
did for us on the cross. I encourage you to read it. Just as
wants you to know He is the Provider. He wants you to live
Abraham was willing to obey God, so the Father sent His
in the supply. God doesn’t want you to live in lack. What
Son to die for our sins. The Father provided Jesus Christ
you need to do His will is already provided for you. God
as the ransom for our sins. So, Genesis 22 is not just about
can’t lie because He made a covenant with you!
Abraham and Isaac but it also points ahead toward the
His name is called Jehovah-Jireh, among other names.
future. God provided the sacrifice for us. This is why we call
So, His name reveals His character and His nature. His
Him Jehovah-Jireh. That’s His name. He provides for us. It’s
covenant with you is based on what He has done for you.
a covenant name. God makes a covenant with us when we
The only thing for you to have is faith. So, don’t worry
trust Him.
about whether you will have enough energy, potential, and
If God provided Jesus as the sacrifice for your sins,
purpose. God will provide.
He will provide what you need to carry out His will. He provide the love you need to give your children and your
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About The Author
will provide strength, grace, mercy, and patience. He will Samuel Burger is the pastor at Chestuee Worship Center in Calhoun, TN. Feel free to contact him at samuelbrgr@yahoo.com for prayer requests and praise reports.
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Gò0dNews for Women
Find Yourself In Him
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by Toris Redding
he most freeing thing I have found in Christ as a daughter
The systems of the world will give to us a way to think,
of God is a deep knowing that I no longer must live under
live, breathe, and even eat, but Proverbs 14:12 says, “There
the pressure of looking like, talking like, dressing like, or
is a path before each person that seems right, but it ends in
living like this world or anything it dictates. It is a confidence in
death.” Much of what the world is presenting to us is leading
Him and what He says about me. I know without a doubt what
to death, separation from God. It is designed to lure us away
the Father says about me and how He wants me to do life, which,
from the Father and draw us into a lifestyle of sin, loss of and
with His help, I am working toward daily. Did this happen
wrong identity, and even hopelessness until we are essentially
overnight? Why, absolutely not! Does it mean that the adversary
trapped. Very subtly through the fashion industry, news media, music, social media, and Hollywood, TV, and the movie industry, thoughts and ideas are planted to dictate to us our worth and value system; what defines beauty; how marriage should look; how we should raise our children; what career we should choose; and everything else under the sun! Our filter, the lenses through which we absolutely must view ourselves and our entire lives, must be from the inside out, from the new life granted us by God’s Spirit through Jesus Christ. This is where we must place more focus and attention. Colossians 3:3 tells us we are no longer alive to the life we once were governed by, and our real life, the new life we have received, is hidden with Christ in God. Everything
and the world around me will no longer attempt to bring me
we do must then be filtered through the Word of God, for
under that pressure? Most definitely not!
the Word is Christ. According to John 1, the Word was in the
Colossians 3:1-3 reads: “Since you have been raised to new
beginning, everything was created by Him, and the Word was
life with Christ, set your sights on the realities of heaven, where
made flesh, which is Jesus the Christ. He is the Word of God
Christ sits in the place of honor at God’s right hand. Think
made flesh, and our life is in Him: in the Word.
about the things of heaven, not the things of earth. For you died to this life, and your real life is hidden with Christ in God.” Spiritually speaking, with our salvation through Jesus
Praise God we no longer have to live under the pressure of what this world dictates to us! We need and must only engulf ourselves in the Word, in Jesus Christ, and not the world’s
Christ, we have been given a new lease on life, a new and
opinions but only what Jesus, the Word made flesh, says about
better way to live from day to day, and a whole new identity:
us. Our real self is found in Him! And sister, if you did not
a new way to see ourselves. God has given to us a new way
know it, let me tell you: Jesus (the Word made flesh, the place
of thinking, and we are admonished to think on the things of
where your real life is hidden) calls you a masterpiece, His
Heaven. What are the things of Heaven? These are the things
handiwork, His marvelous creation (Eph. 2:10)!
our Father in Heaven reveals to us in His written Word. As His we know what He says about us and how He wants us to live, speak, think, and even dress.
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Gospelway Baptist Church 336 Jupiter Cir, 30721 706-278-1424 Grace Baptist Church 2049 Lower Kings Bridge Rd, 30721 706-537-6884 Harmony Baptist Church 187 Lower Dawnville Rd, 30721 706-226-5521 Harvest Baptist Church 3986 Cleveland Hwy, 30721 706-694-8951 Hill Crest Baptist Church 1901 Cityview St, 30720 706-279-1267 Hopewell Baptist Church 3527 Airport Rd, 30721 706-226-5987 Kinsey Drive Baptist Church 2626 Kinsey Drive,30720 706-277-3505 Lakeshore Park Baptist Church 12 Crescent St, 30720 706-275-6050 Liberty Baptist Church 506 South Pentz St, 30720 706-226-5535 Lindsey Memorial Baptist 706-673-7650 3503 Lindsey Memorial Rd. Rocky Face, Ga. 30740 Macedonia Baptist Church 1355 Dawnville Rd NE, 30721 706-259-9220 Maple Grove Baptist Church 347 Maple Grove Rd, 30721 706-483-6300 McFarland Hill Baptist Church 307 Brickyard Rd, 30721 706-277-5521 Mount Rachel Baptist Church 332 Haig Mill Lake Rd, 30720 706-278-5192 Mount Ridge Baptist Church 1401 M L King, Jr. Blvd, 30721 706-278-0335 New Hope Baptist Church 900 Roan St, 30721 706-226-2093 New Hope Baptist Church 706-673-8050 2105 Tunnel Hill-Varnell Road Tunnel Hill, GA 30755 New Life Baptist Church 2620 Old Grade Rd, 30721 Northwest Georgia Baptist Church 222 North Pentz St, 30720 706-463-3490 Olivia Baptist Church 1817 Guy St, 30720 706-278-3507 Pine Grove Baptist Church 4004 Airport Road, 30721 706-264-8630 Poplar Springs Baptist Church 897 Poplar Springs Rd, 30720 706-259-8727 Reformation Baptist Church 825 Chattanooga Avenue, 30720 706-314-8711 Rocky Face Baptist Church 1544 Rocky Face Railroad St, 30740 706- 226-5751
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 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
Church on the Hill 1035 Abutment Rd, 30721 706-278-9208 Community Fellowship Church 409 North Fredrick St, 30721 706-278-3204 Freedom Community Church 908 Elk Street, 30720 706-463-2690 Rock Bridge Community Church 121 W Crawford St, 30720
Episcopal
Saint Mark’s Episcopal Church 901 West Emory St, 30720 706-278-8857
Lutheran
Christ the King Lutheran Church 623 S Thornton Ave, 30720 706-278-3979
Methodist
Bethel AME Church 620 Spring Street, 30720 706-226-2714 Bethel UMC 123 Bethel Church Rd, 30721 706-278-3309 Dalton First UMC 500 South Thornton Ave, 30720 706-278-8494 Dawnville UMC 1529 Spring Ln NE, 30721 706-259-5342 Fairview UMC 735 Riverbend Rd, 30721 706-996-5057 Five Springs UMC 2823 Five Springs Rd, 30720 706-277-3928 Mineral Springs UMC 4079 Airport Road, 30721 706-517-0200 Mt. Vernon UMC 597 Lafayette Road Rocky Face, GA 30740 706-673-4667 New Haven UMC 4040 South Dixie Highway, 30721 706-217-1879 Pleasant Grove UMC 2701 Cleveland Highway, 30721 Sugar Valley UMC 503 Murry Hill Dr, 30720 706-280-9112 Trinity UMC 901 Veterans Dr, 30721 706-278-4042 Tunnel Hill UMC 706-673-4022 121 North Varnell Road Tunnel Hill, GA 30755 Varnell United Methodist Church 3485 Highway 2 Cohutta, 30710 706-694-8023 Wesley Chapel UMC 808 Jamestown CT, 30721 706-270-2331
Nazarene
First Church of the Nazarene 2325 Chattanooga Rd, 30720 706-278-8428 Grace Church of the Nazarene 1111 Nelson St, 30721 706-278-1171
Non-Denominational
Abundant Life Bible Church 120 East Morris Street, 30721 706-270-9733 Bridging the Gap Ministries 514 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, 30721 706-277-7575 Christian FreeWorship Church 210 Robinwood Dr, 30721 706-313-1129 Cornerstone Family Church 1240 Dawnville Rd, 30721 706-259-8509 Dalton House Of Prayer
735 Beaverdale Rd NE, 30721 706-280-0263 Good Neighbors Church 910 South Thornton Ave, 30720 706-226-0846 Gospel Light Tabernacle 804 Sheridan Ave, 30721 Grace Fellowship Ministries 620 N Glenwood Ave 2&3, 30721 706-280-1375 River of Life Church of Dalton 2919 East Walnut Ave, 30721 706-965-6683 Saint James Overcoming Church
400 North Fredrick St, 30721 706-278-0319
Pentecostal
Iglesia de Dios Pentecostal Fuente de Agua Viva 1007 Underwood St, 30721 706-278-4963 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
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
Salvation Army
Chatsworth Church Directory Baptist
Blue Ridge Primitive Baptist Church 706-517-9849 134 Hyden Tyler Road Chatsworth, GA 30705 US Calvary Baptist Church 706-695-7747 Highway 225 North Chatsworth, GA 30705 US Center Hill Baptist Church 706-695-7988 65 Berry Bennett Road Chatsworth, GA 30705 US Cisco Baptist Church 706-695-9270 Highway 411 North Chatsworth, GA 30705 US Cool Springs Baptist Church 706-517-5388 Holly Creek Cool Chatsworth, GA 30705 US Fellowship Baptist Church 706-695-2626 4396 Highway 52 Chatsworth, GA 30705 US First Baptist Church 706-695-2112 121 West Market Street Chatsworth, GA 30705 US Flat Branch Baptist Church 706-695-2663 3443 Highway 286 Chatsworth, GA 30705 US Free Hope Baptist Church 706-695-3717 4176 Highway 76 Chatsworth, GA 30705 US Holly Creek Baptist Church 706-695-8522 422 Holly Creek Chatsworth, GA 30705 US Liberty Baptist Church 4221 US-76, Chatsworth, GA 30705 US Little Consauga Baptist Church 706-517-5733 1100 Sugar Creek Chatsworth, GA 30705 US Maranatha Baptist Church 706-695-6330 Highway 225 South Chatsworth, GA 30705 US Mount Pisgah Baptist Church 706-517-8944
2309 Old Highway 411 Chatsworth, GA 30705 US Murray Baptist Church 706-695-9712 508 West Peachtree Street Chatsworth, GA 30705 US New Hope Baptist Church 706-517-3089 1273 New Hope Road Chatsworth, GA 30705 US New Prospect Baptist Church 706-629-9521 7629 Highway 225 Chatsworth, GA 30705 US Old Fashion Baptist Church 706-695-5420 885 Ben Adams Road Chatsworth, GA 30705 US Open Air Ministries 706-386-484 1058 Mtn Crest Dr. Chatsworth, GA 30705 US Prayer Baptist Church 706-624-9216 10859 Hwy. 225 South Chatsworth, GA 30705 US Shinning Light Baptist Church 706-517-1739 801 North 5th Avenue Chatsworth, GA 30705 US Smyrna Baptist Church 706-695-5815 1913 Smyrna Church Road Chatsworth, GA 30705 US Spring Place Baptist Church 706-695-5532 441 Highway 225 South Chatsworth, GA 30705 US Strait Way Baptist Church 706-517-2861 508 West Peachtree Street Chatsworth, GA 30705 US Total Praise Baptist Church 706-695-6441 1461 Greeson Bend Rd, Chatsworth, GA 30705 US Zion Hill Baptist Church 706-517-5913 Highway 225 North Chatsworth, GA 30705 US
Bible
Grace Bible Church 2599 Leonard Bridge Rd.
Chatsworth, GA 30705 US
Church of Christ
Woodhaven Church of Christ 706-847-7400 508 West Peachtree Street Chatsworth, GA 30705 US
Church of God
Chatsworth Church of God 706-695-9388 Highway 411 South Chatsworth, GA 30705 US Central Community Church 706-695-4242 60 Pine Hills Drive Chatsworth, GA 30705 Spring Place Church of God 706-695-8000 717 Tibbs Bridge Road Chatsworth, GA 30705 US
Full Gospel
Faith Worship Center 706-695-6866 189 Hyden Tyler Road Chatsworth GA 30705 House Of Prayer 616 Jenkins Road Chatsworth, GA 30705 US
Methodist
Casey Springs UMC 7250 Chastworth Highway South Chastworth, GA 30705 Center Valley UMC 706-971-4646 5394 Highway 225 North Chatsworth, GA 30705 US First United Methodist Church 706-695-3211 107 W Cherokee Street Chatsworth, GA 30705 US Fullers Chapel UMC 532 Cook Drive Chatsworth, GA 30705 US Mineral Springs UMC 71 North Way St Chatsworth, GA 30705 US Spring Place UMC 706-695-5143 Po Box 248 Chatsworth, GA 30705 US
Non-Denominational
784 Smyrna Church Road Chatsworth, GA 30705 The Church of God of the Union Assembly at Chatsworth, GA 706-695-7335 Highway 52 Alternate Chatsworth, GA 30705 US Liberty Tabernacle 706-517-3140 2196 Smyrna Church Road Chatsworth, GA 30705 US Living Word Christian Fellowship 706-695-5005 960 Cherokee Drive Chatsworth, GA 30705 US New Beginnings Ministries 706-695-6067 646 Floodtown Road Chatsworth, GA 30705 US North Gate Church 706-548-4967 7727 Highway 225 South Chatsworth, GA 30755 US Tabernacle of Praise 706-517-0377 1435 Leonard Bridge Road Chatsworth, GA 30705 US Wings Of Faith Ministries 706-695-1527 1122 North Holly Drive Chatsworth, GA 30705 US
Pentecostal
Victory Tabernacle 706-517-1458 355 Ellijay Street Chatsworth, GA 30705 US A Place to Worship 706-517-8568 259 Old Landfill Rd Chatsworth, GA 30705 US
Presbyterian Sumach Presbyterian Church 706-695-4773 2089 Sumach Church Chatsworth, GA 30705 US
Seventh Day Adventist
Seventh-Day Adventist Church 706-517-5124 1115 Highway 52 Chatsworth, GA 30705 US
God’s Light House
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Gò0dNews for Teens
Teens Need Help, Too
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by Ellie James
id you know that most teenagers spend an average
satisfaction our phones give us, and it makes things less
of nine hours on their phone a day and that
special. We feel like we deserve the world just because.
preteens, ages eight to 12, spend an average of
But, parents, I am here to tell you that not giving us
six hours on their phones a day? Being a teenager myself,
everything we want is not depriving us. In fact, it makes
I can attest to that. Though I doubt that I have ever spent
us better people. And though, as teenagers, we are more
that much time on my phone on a normal day, I know that
mature and more capable of independence, you haven’t lost
phone usage amongst my generation is insane. And, even
your say, mom and dad. We still need your guidance and
worse than that fact is this one: we have access to anything
your discipline. You only lose your parenting rights when
we want, anytime we want it, in the blink of an eye. Now, sometimes, this is a good thing. For example, I used my iPhone to look up the statistics in the first two sentences of this article. Without my phone, I wouldn’t have known that. But, at the same time, phones are also one of the biggest things Satan uses to try and win us kids over. I can’t look up a recipe for a chocolate cake without being exposed to a nasty image of a half-dressed woman. And, I know that I am not the only person with this problem. But, what can we do about it? We have to have our phones to be able to communicate. But, do we just sit back and let this continue? Kids and teens of my generation are desensitized to
you choose to give them up. And, when you step back,
most of the filthy things we see every day. It is such a big
someone else is going to step in. Satan would love nothing
part of everything we do that even the kids who grow up
more than to be that someone. Proverbs 22:6 says, “Train
in good homes and know right from wrong are still not as
up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he
bothered by it as they should be. And, we need our parents
will not depart from it.” We are still your children, and we
to step back up and show us that sin is still sin, no matter
still need your prayers, your discipline, and your guidance.
how much we see of it. We are an apathetic generation. We
Mom and dad, we still need you: now more than ever.
Like a kid who no longer gets excited about Disney World on their seventh visit of the year, we get used to the instant
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About The Author
are used to having everything we want instantaneously. My name is Ellie James and I am a Junior at Bradley Central High School. I go to Samples Memorial Baptist Church, and I run a ministry there as well. I love the Lord and I hope to pursue a career in Christian writing upon my graduation.
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Gò0dNews for Parents
Just Because You Are You ive-year-old Joseph sat cross-legged in the floor, staring at the television. He watched Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood every afternoon. When the program ended, Joseph announced, “I like Mister Rogers. You know why I like him, Mama? Cause he likes me just the way I am.” I looked up from the button I was sewing back onto a shirt. “I like him, too.” And I did. I liked Fred Rogers’ philosophy of making each child feel good about himself or herself. I can’t count the times I heard him say something like, “You are special. I like you just because you are you. There is no one else exactly like you.” The year my son turned thirteen, I saw the difference a few positive words can make in a child’s life. Our church was in the midst of building a new sanctuary. Several members were in the construction business, so much of the work was performed by our own people. One Saturday morning, Joseph asked, “Will you take me to the church, Mama? I want to help with the roof.” The following Sunday, the preacher thanked the men and women who had given time to the project. “Could I say something, pastor?” Larry
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Giles stood to his feet. He was a founding father of our church, a World War II veteran, a former POW, and a respected Bible teacher. “I echo your appreciation of the men and women who worked yesterday. One of those men was Joseph Ledbetter. I call him a man because he did a man’s job and hung in there just as long as any of the rest of us.” He looked at my son. “I’m proud of you, Joseph.” Joseph sat a little taller in the pew. His cheeks were a bit pink, and I could see he felt good about himself. He felt valued. He felt part of something big and important. Even as I type these words, tears well up in my eyes, tears of gratitude for the individuals who have affirmed my children through the years. Scripture tells us to “encourage one another day after day” (Hebrews 3:13). Paul instructed the Thessalonians to “encourage one another, and build up one another, just as you also are doing” (1 Thessalonians 5:11). Children are part of “one another.” They live in a world bombarded by voices that tear them down and tell them they are not enough. Let’s stand against those voices by taking advantage of opportunities to speak words of encouragement. I promise you, it will be time well spent. What if the child hasn’t accomplished anything special? Take a tip from Mister Rogers. Tell the child, “I like you just because you are you.” “A hundred years from now, it will not matter what my bank account was, the sort of house I lived in, or the kind of car I drove. But the world may be different because I was important in the life of a child.” –Forest E. Witcraft
About The Author
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by Arlene Ledbetter
Arlene Ledbetter holds a Bachelor of Arts in English from Dalton College in Georgia. She has written adult Sunday school curriculum and contributed to five Chicken Soup for the Soul books. Visit her at www.arleneledbetter.net.
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Lazy, Hazy Days of Summer
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by Tommy Deal
s I drive around the beautiful and spectacular Blue
Fourth, life vests are for a purpose. For the most part,
Ridge Mountains, I am reminded of the work of God’s
I didn’t need this designer orange flotation device for its
hand. The vibrant and lush colors of autumn are
purpose, so I used it as a pillow: which, by the new definition,
popping out; the clear and cool air allows for some awesome views from overlooks.
fulfilled its purpose! Lastly, relying on others, particularly strangers, is
However, as we go into the autumn season, I am
important. While we did not actually hear “Dueling Banjos”
reminded of a final summer experience Susan and I had.
playing, several times I did wonder if the tubing company
On Labor Day, we drove to Blue Ridge, Georgia and up the
would actually pick us up at the end and return us to our car.
Toccoa River, where we stepped into the cold (yes, cold!),
In conclusion, respite is not only a good thing; it is God-
flowing waters and tubed the Toccoa. What began as an
ordained. Take it when you can; make it happen for your
overcast morning turned into one of the most beautiful, sunny
spiritual, emotional, and physical health.
mornings that afforded exactly what our bodies, minds, and souls needed—nothing. It wasn’t exactly “nothing,” but for two and a half hours, we did “nothing.” This “nothing” of an experience, however, reminded me of a few lessons. First, we all need respite. We live in such a fastpaced, winner-take-all society, that if we do not stop, rest and retool, we will quickly burn out. Once I plopped down into the inflated pink (yes, real men do wear pink!) inner tube, I didn’t have to decide much of anything. I rested in physics to take me where I should go. Second, as songwriter Jack Johnson put it, “It’s always better when we’re together.” As we checked in, we were given an additional strap to tether our tubes so that we could stay connected. We realized that we were on this journey together, and together, it would be fun.
Life is a journey that cannot and should not be done
Drifting apart would have meant more energy to attempt to
solo. Find those whose lives resonate with yours and tether
reconnect or catch up.
together. You won’t drift apart, and when you get stuck, their
Third, which goes along with second, the momentum of one helped when another got stuck. Invariably, an obstacle, usually a large rock, would protrude out of the swiftly moving water and catch the one in the front. While this manned inner
momentum will help you along. If you cannot fully utilize something for its designed purpose, maybe there is a secondary function you can use it for. Relying on others requires trust. Trust others around you
tube sat there paralyzed against the fighting forces of rock
and those whose paths you cross today to help you achieve
and rushing water, the tethered inner tube would gently float
today’s goals.
around and find the current’s flow around the rock. Being
Mostly, go enjoy this adventure called life.
tethered, the “free” tube would persuade the other to follow. got stuck; the other was there to urge forward movement.
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About The Author
And, this happened time and again. It didn’t matter which one
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The Best Way to Tone Up with Exercise
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by Thomas Morrison
ery often, people have the idea that high reps and
matter, but the more muscle you lose, the slower your
light weight on exercise machines or with some
metabolism becomes and the harder it will be for you to
pink dumbbells, along with some “cardio,” is best
maintain your weight loss.
for toning up. Often linked with this idea is the concept that
Bottom Line: if tone is the goal, regular strength training is the
if your muscles “feel the burn” with the higher rep ranges,
method.
then you are burning the fat in that area. So, men and
Unfortunately, it is not the case that, while doing those
women do lots and lots of repetitions for the waist with light
high-intensity contractions and “feeling the burn,” you are
weight (or no added weight at all) and plenty of reps for the
burning the fat in that area. Spot reduction is by and large
hips, thighs, etc. But, is this really how to best create muscle
a myth. Most research and real-world experience does not
tone and burn fat? Keep reading and you’ll see…
support the idea of burning off a significant amount of fat
The Definition of “Tone” Usually, when people say they want to “tone up,” they have an image in their mind of a body where the muscles are harder looking and not hidden so much under a layer of fat. This is really talking about two things: first, losing some fat to turn a thicker layer of fat into a thinner layer, and second, building up or hardening the muscle underneath. So, what is the best way to achieve this? The Number One Exercise for Toning Physiologically, “muscle tone” describes the readiness of a muscle to contract or do work even when at rest. A muscle that lacks “tone” appears very slack or flaccid because the nervous system that turns on the muscle fibers has been largely disengaged
from an area by working the muscles directly below it.
from the muscles with inactivity. You have to “turn on”
Instead, fat loss seems to come off in a genetically mediated
your muscles by flexing them in order to improve their tone.
pattern. In other words, you have no more power over
You could say that “tension=tone.” Lack of exercise leads
where you lose fat than you do over where you gain it. The
to poor tone, and while aerobic exercise and other forms
key is discovering a method of calorie restriction that you
of light activity improve tone a bit, progressive strength
find enjoyable and sustainable and combining that with
training with weights improves tone the most because it
weight training and any other activity that you enjoy to burn
increases tension on the muscle the most.
some extra calories, and your body will give up its extra fat
well as muscle hardness, a progressive strength training program will spare your muscle mass while on a diet. If you don’t do strength training while losing weight, you will likely lose muscle mass. You may think that doesn’t
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stores in the reverse order that you put them on. Use your diet to take off the fat, and weight train to keep and tone the muscle. Now you know… About The Author
Equally important, since “tone” is about fat loss as
Thomas Morrison is the fitness coordinator and a personal trainer at Bradley Wellness Center in Dalton, GA, where he has served for the past 19 years.
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North Georgia Autism Conference 2019
N
o two people with autism are alike.
“If you’ve met one person with autism,
you’ve met one person with autism,” the saying
goes, belying the fact that even though Autism Spectrum Disorder, or ASD, is the fastest growing developmental disorder, it tends to be one of the most puzzling and misunderstood. And there’s no doubt, officials say, that it’s one of the most underfunded. While the definition for what constitutes “autism” and “being on the spectrum” has frequently changed, most
spectrum,” have been underserved and most had to seek
experts agree that those who have been diagnosed with the
services outside the area, often in Chattanooga or Atlanta.
disorder typically have trouble communicating with others,
Fortunately, the Anna Shaw Children’s Institute in
have difficulty interpreting what others think and feel,
Dalton, which opened this spring, has begun to meet the
and may have sensory sensitivities that interfere with their
region’s need for services for the diagnosis and treatment
everyday lives.
of children with ASD and other developmental disorders,
Yet while ASD affects one in 68 people nationally and one in 64 Georgians, it is a treatable condition and one for which early intervention can make the difference between
including attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder and other learning and behavioral disorders. The seeds for the establishment of the Children’s
living a meaningful independent life and a living a life filled
Institute were sown about four years ago when
with roadblocks and setbacks.
the Community Foundation of Northwest Georgia
Until this year, the more than 28,000 Northwest Georgia special needs individuals, including those “on the
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commissioned the Northwest Georgia Healthcare Partnership (NGHP), in coordination with the Elder Law
Practices of David McGuffey, to initiate a needs assessment study of disability services in the region. This collaborative effort resulted in the Northwest Georgia Developmental Disabilities Needs Assessment, a 148-page report which revealed that most families of children with disabilities had to travel long distances or out of state to receive needed services. “The needs assessment also showed that of all the disabilities prevalent in our area, autism was the most prevalent,” remarks Greg Dent, Chief Executive Officer for the NGHP. Determining the area’s needs and establishing a firstclass children’s institute to meet those needs are major steps forward, Dent says. The annual fall Autism Conference sponsored by the NGHP, he says, is yet another. “We now have a world-class institution in town for children with these types of disabilities. But we also need to have an accompanying world-class Autism Conference. And I believe we’re well on our way.”
Next year, during the 2020 Autism Conference, worldrenowned speaker Temple Grandin will give the keynote address, an event that both Dent and Coker expect will draw in participants from all over the U.S. and the world. For this year’s conference, multiple tracks will be offered, including those for educators, parents, ASD youth, Spanish-only speakers, and a new “clinicians’ track,” developed to help pediatricians recognize what warrants an autism referral. A highlight, says Coker, will be the talks from both speakers this year, Ursetti who will be the breakfast keynote speaker, and Gray, who will speak during the lunch hour. Gray is best known as the creator of “Social Stories,” a “social learning tool that supports the safe and meaningful exchange of information between parents, professions, and people with autism of all ages.” While NGHP’s Special Needs Services covers a wide range of learning disabilities and developmental delays, ASD has grown to be the major focus and support
Dent credits much of the annual conference’s exponential growth since it began in 2014 to the efforts of Lindsey Coker, formerly a special education teacher for both Whitfield and Dalton Public schools who is now Director of Special Needs Services for the NGHP. “This program has grown organically, by word of mouth,” Coker says. Last year, more than 300 attended and more than 40 vendors were on hand. This year promises to be much larger, she says, with at least 400 attendees and more than 50 vendors. The Fifth Annual North Georgia Autism Conference will take place at the Dalton Convention Center on Friday, October 18, from 8:00 am – 4:00 pm. Keynote speakers this year include Judith Ursitti, Director of State Government Affairs for Autism Speaks, and Carol Gray, Consultant
programs are offered year-round. Coker coordinates all of the offerings, which include Parent Services; Teacher, Administrator and School Services; and Community Outreach Services. “The community outreach piece of our program has grown organically, and we’ve been able to offer such activities as Parents’ Nights Out, advocacy training classes, and a ‘Ready Retreat,’ a four-week Autism Summer Series for mild to moderately disabled youths aged 16-21 which focuses on facilitating life, self-help, job readiness and social skills. “Getting started early, specifically with autism, is critical,” she adds. “If we continue to educate our community, we can make sure these children and young adults can grow up to live independent, rewarding lives.”
to Children, Adolescents, and Adults with Autism and developer of “Social Stories,” an “evidence-based practice used worldwide with people with autism of all ages.”
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Gò0dNews for Everyone
I Just Wanted To Be Accepted by Jenice Saint
I
was a lonely teenager and young adult. I was never in the
What does God do with His special possessions (you
“in” crowd at school or college. I had a couple of close
and me)? He sent His only son, Jesus, to die for us. What
friends, but I longed to be a part of other groups that I
a love! You are God’s special treasure. You are valuable to
saw interacting with each other and having fun. I always felt
Him: not because of who you are or anything you’ve done.
left out and was convinced it was intentional, even though
He knew you and loved you before you were even born.
in retrospect, I know that it wasn’t always that way. I just
God accepts us just like we are. What a relief it is that
wanted to be accepted. I had low self-esteem. I knew I wasn’t the pretty one. I didn’t have the nice clothes and shoes that other girls often
we don’t have to try to be good enough. We don’t have to do anything to earn His love. We don’t have to prove anything to Him. He knows us and loves us, just like we are.
had. I knew I was different, and it was hard. I was usually the last one picked on teams at school. I wasn’t invited to go do things with the others. I couldn’t understand why kids couldn’t like me for who I was. Fortunately, I attended a Christian school and a Christian college, so the peer pressure to do bad things or go bad places really wasn’t a factor in my life. I loved God and really wanted to please Him. I had learned over time that I wasn’t going to be able to please a lot of people. I was a pleaser by nature, so that was difficult to deal with emotionally. But, I sought solace in my relationship with God. Here’s the good news: God didn’t disappoint me.
Sure, I still like to feel accepted amongst the people with
I knew God loved me. 1 Peter 2:9 told me that I was
whom I associate, but I am not defined by their acceptance.
God’s special possession. What do you do with a special
Growing in God’s love and knowing I’m accepted by Him
possession? If you have an item autographed by someone
is worth so much more than acceptance by anyone or any
important, maybe you display it on a shelf for everyone to
group of people.
see. If you have a piece of expensive jewelry, maybe you
You are loved. You are special to God. Never forget that.
keep it from being tarnished and store it in a special case. If you have something handed down to you from generations damage it.
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past, maybe you keep it in a place where nobody can Jenice Saint is a graduate of Lee University. She sings on the praise team at Grace Community Church in Cleveland, Tennessee.
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Gò0dNews for Everyone
What’s Your Story?
E
by Alison Nichols
ver since I was little, I have loved reading and
to listen to a person, it seems as though a spark of hope
writing stories. Tucked away at my house is a
is ignited. A simple pleasant greeting or reminder that
three-ring binder packed full of my short stories
“I’m praying for you” shows that someone cares.
accompanied by amateur illustrations. Each story
I am fully aware that this life is not a fairytale.
normally began the same way, “Once upon a time…”
Many of us have been through battles and storms
and ended with “…and they lived happily ever after.”
in our lives. Some of us have the scars to show that
I have always had a soft spot for a good love story. The handsome Prince would gallantly arrive at the
we made it through the storm. The scars remind us of God’s grace through our storm. Despite what part of the journey we may be on, we are all in this story together. I am honored to serve as the Restaurant Marketing Director at Truett’s Chickfil-A in Rome, Georgia. Through this position, I have been given the opportunity to hear the stories of many guests and coworkers. We have shared celebratory
perfect moment. He would then save his beautiful
hugs as well as tears together during this journey.
Princess from becoming a midday snack to the fire-
The Lord is the author of our story. How will we
breathing dragon. Upon the successful rescue, the two
choose to live it? According to a Chick-fil-A video, we
would embrace and then ride off into the sunset on a
must remember, “Every life has a story if we take the
beautiful white stallion.
time to read it.”
Each of us has a story, and when we share our story with others, a change begins. We develop a sense through a specific situation. When we take a moment
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of hope in knowing we are not the only one going Alison Nichols is a member of Fellowship Baptist Church in Rome,Georgia. She enjoys crafting, vintage clothing, spending time with family and her boyfriend, Kal.
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Quality Time With Your Spouse
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by Erin Clay
rowing up, my parents set a good example of
and learned how to get it started. We learned how to take
what a love-filled relationship should look like.
pictures, write articles, and the ins and outs of social media.
My parents are each other’s best friend. In order
We also learned a lot about teamwork. We are still learning
to achieve that, I think it is vital for a husband and wife to
these things and trying to get better and expand into other
spend quality time with each other. A healthy marriage is
areas. The blog has also allowed us to learn much about
something you have to be intentional about. My husband
Rome and has given us the opportunity to meet some really
and I have been married for eight years. We strive to have
amazing people. Most importantly, though, It has given us
God as the foundation of our marriage. We believe that
adventures together. We have found something that we are
when God is the center of your marriage, then your relationship will be stronger. Every night, we pray and read the Bible together. We spend time talking about our day. We tell each other our dreams and make plans for our future. We are a blended family, and the kids are growing up. Our goal as parents is that we raise our kids to be successful adults, but the downside of that is we will eventually be left with an empty nest. As the kids are flying the nest one by one, I wanted to find a hobby that we could enjoy together. I suggested several things, but they were either too much like exercise or too expensive. I had
both passionate about and are learning and growing in our
an idea to start a blog about Rome, Georgia while we were
relationship with each other.
on vacation years ago. We meet a couple that said they
I feel that this is an integral part of all healthy
had vacationed in Rome, which surprised and amazed
relationships: to find something…anything…that you both
us. Several years later, we were on vacation again, and
enjoy and do it together. You won’t just have fun, but you
someone asked where we were from and what our town
will also grow closer to each other as well, and I think this
was known for. That’s when we knew that it was meant
is important.
to be, and we began setting the foundations for our blog, When In Rome, Ga. blog. The question was how we were going to create it. We knew nothing about creating a blog. We worked together
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About The Author
There was never a question about the topic of our Erin Clay is from Rome, Georgia. She is a wife and mom and works with special needs adults. Together with her husband, she created the blog www.wheninromega.com.
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Gò0dNews for Domestic Violence
My Story of Survival s I thought about how to put my story into words suitable for this magazine and still express emotion, both good and bad, I was stuck. How in the world can I narrow approximately 15 years of abuse down to one page? Domestic violence/abuse is a difficult topic to discuss. It’s just no fun to talk about, but it needs to be discussed, so let’s talk about it! Here’s the short version of my story of survival. It didn’t start out as abuse. There were good times. On the other hand, there were definitely more bad times than good. Here’s a surprise for y’all—the first of many, I’m sure. I was in two abusive relationships. One was far more abusive for my children and me than the other was. I was 18 when I married my first husband. The verbal, emotional, and physical abuse drained me. I stayed depressed more than happy. At the time, for my whole adult life, this was my “normal.” We had two children. Our daughter was born before we were married, and our son came 14 months after her. For 10 long years, I was an emotional wreck. I was verbally abused almost daily. During our marriage, he was an addict, which caused him to have highs and lows: good moods and really bad moods. We fought and argued in front of our kids most of their childhood. He was constantly moving in and out of the home. They still mention things from time to time that bother them. It wasn’t a safe environment at all for them. I had been stabbed once and threatened countless times with knives. Finally, in late 2008, I had enough. I was tired of it. I had to get out. For a while, my two older kids and I lived peacefully. Then, out of nowhere, there I was, stuck again: only this time, it was worse. I was pregnant during most of the relationship. We were only together for 16 long months. It was literally a daily fight for survival. I always had bruises on my arms, I often had black eyes, I had a broken jaw once, my hair was constantly pulled out by the handfuls, I was kicked, hit, and slapped, I had guns held in my mouth and knives held to my neck, and I was choked unconscious at least twice. When we found out that I was pregnant with a baby girl, he tried every way he could to make me have
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a miscarriage. The verbal abuse was a constant thing. Of course, I could go on and on with stories of abuse, but I’d much rather tell you how I survived! God gave me the strength to overcome and survive every single situation. He healed my wounds, both internally and externally. He kept reminding me that He had a hedge of protection around me and my babies. Looking back, I remember certain situations. God sent people to me at the perfect time. He prevented situations from getting worse, and He gave me the strength to get out. I’ve had people ask me why I didn’t get out sooner or why I allowed it to continue. That’s the most insensitive thing to say to
a victim. I felt trapped and helpless. I had very low selfesteem. It’s not as easy as it may seem. So, in closing, I want to make it clear that I know that God was with me. I’m alive today because of Him. My baby girl was born healthy and whole from head to toe, and she is a prayer warrior already at the age of 8! God spared us both and protected my two other children. I don’t regret a day of it. I would do it all over again. It is my testimony! God has been so good to me. It’s an honor to witness to victims of domestic violence. Had I not at one time been a victim, I’d have no story to tell. If you know anyone who is a victim, please let them know that there is help; there’s hope. Joy comes in the morning! About The Author
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by Jennifer Riojas
Jennifer Riojas is the wife of Marcos and is mom to Hailey, Chandler, and Brooklynn. She is an entrepreneur and co-founder of Beating Domestic Violence through Christ and Marcos Riojas Ministries.
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Gò0dNews for Singles
Table For One, Please
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by Natalie Howard
ingle. Only one: not one of several. Unmarried.
Since there are very few demands on their time, they can
Unattached. Free. These are just a few ideas of what
commit to developing this without having to take away
comes to mind when we think of this little word.
from family responsibilities. As a single person begins this
We live in a culture that doesn’t always celebrate this
process, God is doing a great and beautiful work in their life.
status, but it deserves to be honored. We all experience
The Christian single should strive to fall in love with Jesus
this at some point in our lives. Single people are a valuable
all over again. As God begins this refining work in their life,
asset to the Kingdom as they have much to offer. They
they are discovering even more of their identity in Christ.
are important and should be given just as much visibility as those of our married counterparts. Living life as a Christian single has its advantages. Most of the time, we immediately think of all of the negatives, but there are many ways that singlehood can bring a fruitful and fulfilling life. Singles have more time to devote to serving and helping others. There aren’t as many demands on their time, so this opens up countless opportunities to bless others. There is a freedom that comes from being able to function and make decisions without having to include numerous other family members. Being able to come and go as needed opens up a whole new world for the single that the married person very rarely gets to experience.
So, if your relationship status reads “single,” then don’t despair. You aren’t second-class or second-rate. You are of
Just because someone’s relationship status reads
significance to the Kingdom. Get out there and serve God
“single” doesn’t mean that they can’t live life as a whole
with all that you’ve got. Pursue a relationship with Him.
and complete person. Many people want to wait until they
Enjoy every moment of your life. Don’t wait for perfect
are married to experience this, but God wants everyone,
opportunities. Seize the moment and be a warrior for God.
whether single or married, to live this way. We don’t wait
You have much to offer the Kingdom. Time waits for no one,
for another person to bring fulfillment to our lives. We make
no matter if your label says single or not.
the decision to live as the whole and complete person that God calls us to be in the here and now. Singles don’t need to Christian singles have the awesome opportunity to totally immerse themselves in their relationship with God.
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wait until the future for this to happen. Today is the day.
Natalie Howard enjoys writing, speaking, and leading worship, as well as encouraging and pouring God’s love and hope into others. She is a graduate of Tennessee Wesleyan University with a degree in music education. You can keep up with Natalie at BeginAgainMinistry.com.
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Gò0dNews for Everyone
When Simple is Enough few nights ago, my husband, daughter, and I were all sitting at our dining room table in our eat-in kitchen. We were eating, talking about our day, and laughing, and it hit me: this is exactly what I prayed for. Right then and there, I sat and took it all in—our small dining room table in our little house we purchased as our first home, which we love so much, our small TV in our living room that we rarely turn on, and my husband’s used car that he bought while he was in college—and I thought, “This is enough.” My husband and I have been throwing around the idea of moving: not because we don’t love our home and our neighbors, but because we would like to be a little closer to our families. While house hunting, of course you search for bigger and better: a formal dining room, a playroom, more square feet. “So-and-so has all of these things in their home; we should too.” It’s easy to get caught up in always wanting the next, best thing when all we really need to do is just stop and take in all of the little (and big) things God has blessed us with.
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I am grateful for the simple life my little family and I live. We have a lot of love for one another and make many special memories with our daughter: memories that the “next, best thing” can’t give her. Philippians 4:19 says, “And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory
in Christ Jesus.” The Lord meets our needs daily and gives us more than any of us deserve. Next time you want something bigger and better or envy something your neighbor has, sit awhile, take in all of God’s blessings in your own life, and think, “This is enough.”
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A
by Jessica Mathis
My name is Jessica Mathis and I am from Rome, Georgia. I am a blessed Christian, wife, stay-at-home mama, and part-time women’s advocate. I am just trying to raise a tiny human, one day at a time.
Gò0dNews for Healing
A Healing Miracle
M
by Susan Newberry
y husband, Lane, and I welcomed a new
could only take shallow breaths for a while afterward. It
grandson (three weeks early) on April 9, and as I
came back inconclusive.
had been dealing with a lingering cough, I went
My oncologist sent me to Memorial Hospital, where
to Hamilton Convenient Care to make sure I didn’t have
a cardiothoracic surgeon performed an endocoscopy and
anything contagious. The PA asked how long I had been
removed the lymph nodes. Praise the Lord, they came back
coughing, and I told her since my last appointment with
negative! The surgeon and oncologist both recommended
them for a sinus infection. Upon checking my history, we
a video-assisted wedge resection to remove the lesion and,
realized it had been since September 2018.
if the pathologist confirmed a cancer diagnosis, remove
She sent me for a chest x-ray, which showed a nodule in the left lung. She followed that up with a CT with contrast on
the lower lobe of my left lung. I insisted that medical procedures be put on hold; I had a family vacation with my kids and grandchildren scheduled. Another week wouldn’t hurt. After vacation, we scheduled surgery for Jun 27, but on June 26 I visited the bookstore “Grace” and asked to be prayed for using the oil that flows from the Bible. Now please understand, I’m not saying the oil has magic, healing properties. I believe the oil is simply a manifestation of the Holy Spirit, and I believe that anointing with oil, praying, and believing that God can still do miracles is where healing can happen. The next morning, I arrived at Memorial, was prepped for surgery, and prayed again for God
April 24. Not liking how it looked, she sent me an oncologist,
to heal me. I believe God wants us to ask Him for His
who ordered a PET scan and reassured me that it was a small
blessings. The surgery went well; the pathologist said the
spot and we were finding it early. On May 10, from that scan,
wedge was negative, and I kept the lower lobe! I spent one
I was given a diagnosis of stage 3 lung cancer. The nodule
night in the hospital and was released before lunch.
in my lung “lit up,” but so did some lymph nodes that were
The following week I saw the oncologist again. She
in my chest but outside the lung. I went to social media
walked in the room and exclaimed, “Am I reading this
and started asking my friends and family who were prayer
right?” The pathologic diagnosis was, “Necrotizing
warriors to begin praying for my healing.
granulomas with Histoplasma organisms.” The doctor said
The next step was a biopsy, and on May 23, I reported to Hamilton Medical Center. The nurse showed me the PET scan images and explained the biopsy procedure. I
she couldn’t explain the results, but guess what? I can—God turned my cancer into a fungus! I took two weeks off from work, starting back part time while I regained my strength, and I am doing some rehab. I
lesion in my lung made it extremely difficult to get to. We
thank Him every day for His goodness and healing power.
tried on my back, on my side, on my stomach, back to the
God is good all the time!
back…and finally ended up on my side with some support to keep me at an angle. It was extremely painful, and I
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was not their easiest patient of the day! The location of the
Susan Newberry and her husband, Lane have been married over 43 years. They have 3 children (one with Jesus) who blessed them with 3 grandsons, and a spoiled Shih Tzu who loves to go camping with them. They love the Lord and attend Salem Baptist Church.
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Gò0dNews for your Taste Buds
Vegetable Soup
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by Rhonda Lane
y father and I were once discussing local
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restaurants with an employee at our bank. She mentioned that her teenage daughter wouldn’t
accompany her to restaurants that serve traditional Southern cuisine such as fried okra, squash, and lima beans or anything else pertaining to vegetables, preferring traditional teenage fare such as pizza or hamburgers. Her explanation? “Mom, that’s old folks’ food!” We had a good laugh about that, and it quickly became a code word in our home for our favorite meals. My mother collected cookbooks, and her favorites were the oldest ones from the 1920s and 1930s, which were full of “old folks’ food.” She would pore over these books with the relish that usually accompanies a bestseller, but believe it or not, she hated cooking. She never used recipes except for special occasions. All our favorites were made from her memory, never to be replicated even by her own hands. Every meal was deliciously different. She taught me her methods, not her recipes, because many of them simply didn’t exist in written form. I had to purposely recreate this recipe to measure the ingredients so that I could share it. Usually served with cornbread, it was her absolute favorite “old folks’ food” and was involved in one of the last compliments my father ever paid me. I had made this recipe in the months before his death, and as I sat it down before him, he said, “You’re going to make a good cook.” Those words were one of the sweetest morsels I’ve ever ingested.
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• 1 large carrot, peeled and sliced
• 2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced • ¼ medium onion, diced • 1 rib of celery, sliced
• 1 ear of corn, cut off the cob
• 1 28-ounce can of diced tomatoes with juice • ½ 12-ounce package frozen okra • 6 cups water
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Wake Up to the Importance of Sleep by Emily Brandt, MD, Developmental Behavioral Pediatrician, Anna Shaw Children’s Institute
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fter long summer days, waking up for school can be hard! Poor sleep hurts more than your child’s health.
Being sleepy in school makes it more difficult for
So what can we do to help our children sleep? 1. Get plenty of exercise and sunshine during the day. This helps the child use up their energy and helps the body
children to pay attention and learn. And many people feel
remember the difference between daytime and nighttime. Just
irritable and have more difficulty dealing with stress when they
remember that exercise right before bedtime can actually make
are tired. So getting enough sleep can be an important key to a
them feel more awake, so plan for calm activities before bed.
good school year!
2. Set a goal bedtime. Look at the chart above to figure out how many hours your child needs to sleep. Then count backwards from when they need to get up in the morning so you know what time to plan for bedtime. Just like jet lag during travel makes it harder to fall asleep, sticking to the same bedtime every day makes it easier for your child to fall asleep. 3. Turn off electronics (TV, tablets, phones, and games) 30-60 minutes prior to bedtime. Turning them off is partly helpful because it is hard to stop exciting videos or games to go to bed. It is also important because the light from the screens can lower the melatonin made by your child’s body. This is a problem because melatonin is the hormone that helps you feel sleepy when it is bedtime. 4. Keep up a regular bedtime routine. Having a set of
Think about how much sleep your child got last night.
simple things that happen in the same order every night helps
How much sleep does your child need? You may already know
signal to your child’s body that it is time to go to sleep. It can
how many hours of sleep it takes for her to have a good day.
be as simple as brushing their teeth, going to the bathroom,
If not, here is the guideline from the American Academy of
putting on pajamas, and reading a bedtime story.
Pediatrics that gives a starting range for children by their age. • Infants 4-12 months of age: 12-16 hours per day (including naps)
5. Keep the room quiet and dark at bedtime and all night. While children often need a small nightlight, it is important to keep the room dim and without the flickering of the TV.
• Children 1-2 years of age: 11-14 hours per day (including naps)
Having some continuous noise, like a fan, can help them sleep
• Children 3-5 years of age: 10-13 hours per day (including naps)
through noises happening outside their room or home.
• Children 6-12 years of age: 9-12 hours per day
If your child is waking up overnight, watch for problems
• Children 13-18 years of age: 8-10 hours per day
like snoring, bedwetting, nightmares, and night terrors. Talk to
Many things make it hard for a child to get to sleep and
your child’s primary healthcare provider if these are occurring
stay asleep. Afternoon and evening caffeine, lack of sunlight,
regularly to see if other evaluations are needed.
and lack of exercise can all make settling down to sleep
While it can take a few weeks to get used to the new
difficult. Watching TV or videos and playing video games
routine, hopefully soon both your child will be sleeping more
can keep children (and adults) awake even when their body
easily and feeling better all day long.
is telling them they are sleepy. And falling asleep in different places in the house can make it harder for the child to fall asleep and stay asleep.
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God Still Works Miracles
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by Tammy Madden
hen we first arrived in Atlanta, we were shocked
death within the hour. I remembered a verse in the Bible
and confused. Our tiny baby girl whom we had
that stops blood: Ezekiel 16:6. We read that verse and began
waited for for so long was on about 20 IVs, and
praying. Within minutes, the blood stopped instantly! “That
there were tubes and wires coming out all over her. She
was divine intervention!” the doctor said. Amazingly, that
was on a breathing machine that was keeping her alive. We
same night, a heart came in.
wanted to take out our own hearts and give them to her,
Three days later, when they woke her up, we got
but that was not to be. That is not how it works. How were
another blow. She had sustained a severe brain injury. They
we supposed to pray for a heart? We didn’t. We prayed for
told us she would remain a vegetable for the rest of her life.
God’s will to be done.
We didn’t claim it! We gave God the glory and praise for her healing, and heal her He did! They told us she was blind, deaf, and would never walk or talk. Today, Megan is 17 years old and starting her junior year in high school. She walks on a walker and she is special needs, but she lives life to the very fullest! She has perfect vision and hearing. She plays baseball in the Miracle League and she rides horses like the wind. She has never had any rejections to her heart. We now speak her testimony anywhere God leads us. Our prayer is that her story will bring people to the Lord.
Megan had been at CHOA for about two weeks when they told us things were going downhill fast. They told us it was looking like she would surely die. All her organs were failing now. We got on our knees, and we began to pray like we never had before in our life. We spoke life over her! That same day, my husband was in the room with her while I had gone down to get a bite to eat. As I came back upstairs, I saw doctors and nurses running in every direction. Somehow, I knew it was her. She had flatlined while my husband was standing there. The doctors crashed her onto a machine known as an ECMO machine. It was running her heart, lungs, and kidneys. It was just a bridge to transplant, and it was a long shot. She had been on ECMO for three days when the doctors said they would need to pierce the back of her heart to to bleed out. The doctors were certain she would bleed to
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relieve the pressure. As soon as they did that, she began My name is Tammy Madden. I am 52 years old and live in the beautiful foothills of North Georgia in Chatsworth. I am married for 35 wonderful years to my amazing husband, Gene and we have a beautiful 17 year old daughter named Megan.
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The Naaman Syndrome
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by Mary J. Coppage
hen I was a teenager, I had really bad
and old enough to get it and take it. Now, if you want to lay
headaches. I felt one of them coming on one day
there and hurt, that’s you.”
as I sat on the couch. My grandmother saw me
My grandmother wasn’t cruel, but she didn’t suffer
and asked what was wrong. When I answered her, she told
foolishness. She had been my primary caretaker since my
me to get two Excedrin from her dresser, take them, and go
birth. Now, at the ripe old age of fifteen, she rightly judged
lie down. I went to my room and curled up on my bed. A
me well able to obey her instructions and reap the benefits
little later, she passed by, looked in on me, and asked if the
of doing so. I slid off the bed, walked the fifteen feet into
medicine was helping. I told her I hadn’t taken it yet.
her room, got the pills and some water, took them, crawled
“Do it before that headache gets bad,” she said and kept walking.
back into bed, and put the pillow over my head. After a few hours of sleep, I woke up refreshed and headache-free. All these years later, I have given that little episode a name: the Naaman Syndrome. Just like Naaman, I had a problem. Just like Naaman, I had been told what to do to solve it; and, just like Naaman, I was turned off by the seeming lack of concern and total lack of respect for a person of importance such as myself. Both of us were reminded that all we needed to do to gain the much-needed relief was to get over ourselves and simply obey the directions from the prophet of God and a loving grandmother. What about you? Do you have you an illness or a problem? Have you prayed and consulted the Word of God, a doctor, your pastor, or a mature Christian friend? Have
I can’t tell you why I just didn’t do what she said, but
you been given instructions that you have not followed
I didn’t. I just lay there, thinking all kinds of crazy things;
because you felt it was beneath you or would do no good?
she could just get the pills and some water for me. She knew
That’s pride and doubt. Have you even questioned God’s
about my bad headaches. I was hurting, and she wouldn’t
love for you because He didn’t move when and how you
even stop cooking long enough to see about me. How could
wanted or expected? Have you neglected His provision and
she? Didn’t she love me? I started to cry a little when my
direction and complained that the problem still persisted?
grandmother passed by again.
That’s the Naaman Syndrome. Gird up the loins of your
“The medicine didn’t work?” she asked.
mind and simply follow the directions. Trust God and obey!
“I didn’t take it,” I sobbed. I lifted my pitiful head and told you where the medicine was, and you are big enough
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looked right into her face. Quietly but firmly, she said, “I Mary Coppage is a native of Dalton, Georgia, where she still resides. She is a licensed minister and a member of True Gospel Pentecostal Church.
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