October 2023

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Dr. Alan Hix

Billy Carver

Brent Goodge

Brent Madaris

Bruce Sloan

Charles Finney

Cindy J. Evans

Denise M. Shahan

Kristen West

Mary Wanda Lindsey

Monica Gambrell

Pam Wattenbarger

Rick Hughes

Thomas Morrison

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Hello Friends,

We want to take a moment to tell you who we are and what we are about. Our names are Matt and Bethany Ruckman and we have six beautiful children, Brendon, Kailey, Andrew, Leah Jean, Emma, and Cooper. We live in Cleveland, Tennessee, and love what this town has to offer! We have started GoodNews Christian Magazine because we feel that when God, family, and community are combined, lives will be changed.

GoodNews Christian Magazine is a complimentary, Christian lifestyle publication. You can find us throughout the community in retail establishments, churches, restaurants, and more. Our magazine opens the door for Christians to work together to grow and strengthen our community through relevant editorial and effective advertising.

GoodNews Christian Magazine is written by men and women in the community who love and serve the Lord. Our hearts are open and willing to be used by God to reach out to the community to spread the GoodNews!

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Cindy J. Evans

Mary Wanda Lindsey

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Seeking God Beyond Worry

by Bruce Sloan

Acurrent Christian worry appears to be Artificial Intelligence (AI). For most of us, this new terminology was something from science fiction and comic book cartoons. AI which has been around for many years has become a new fearful thought and an “end of the world” conversation. Will AI take over the world and make us useless?

The Christian community has had to deal with powers that have attempted to destroy their faith for centuries. Indeed, Christians have had to contend with Pharaohs, Caesars, and Pagan temples from the earliest of days. A new power on the scene does not bring us to the fear of becoming useless but to a realistic practice of our faith. For this time you and I were born to build the church and to stand on the Word of God.

No, AI has not changed God’s plan or purpose. It is something to understand, but not to fear. Our intelligence is capable of much, but often we relinquish our power to let other people tell us what we should do or purchase. The oceans are filling up with our plastic bags, nations are being punished by weapons of mass destruction, and our nation is drugging ourselves silly. We are to live, and not die says the scripture.

We should remember that God is for us. An early Christian confession of faith declares: “What is the chief and highest end of man? Man’s chief and highest end is to glorify God, and fully enjoy Him forever.” Our purpose is to bring God glory and praise. “God will never leave you nor forsake you” (see Hebrews 13:5). Every generation of Christians welcomes their time of witness to a world that incredibly needs hope and wholeness. Salvation itself is the deliverance from that which seeks to destroy us.

How do we address the problems that could be associated with AI? Is there an honest source that could lead us through the understanding and proper use of AI? As in all new inventions, we realize that there is good and bad. It is how we hope to use it to advance the Kingdom of God. Obviously, there will be others who will want to make AI

an instrument for their own welfare. Deception first begins with us. We are to seek first the kingdom of God.

Recently, I began to use a headset for watching television. When I place the earpiece over my ears it says “Headset is on.” In a few seconds, it says: “connected.” There is a difference between “on” and being “connected.” This is a simple way of expressing our faith. We are a Christian, but we also need to stay connected to God. The Psalmist sings “The earth is the Lord’s and all it holds”(see Psalm 24:1). This is a time of being watchful, our lamps filled with oil, as we are awakened to the wonder of God’s presence.

Bruce Sloan is the pastor of Ridgeview Baptist Church in Brainerd. He has served international congregations throughout the world. He is a graduate of the University of the South in Sewanee.

Medicare Annual Election Period – October 15th through December 7th

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Driven by a passion to educate, inform and prepare future retirees, Mr. Hughes founded Hughes Retirement Group in 2007. His main interest is helping his clients in reducing their taxes.

As the AEP (Annual Election Period) quickly approaches, it will be time for millions of people to look at their Annual Notice of Changes and make a decision on whether they want to choose a different plan for 2024. This period begins October 15 and runs through December 7. At Hughes Retirement Group we review your Medicare Supplement Options at NO COST. We educate you on all of your options and allow you to make the best decision for you.

Medicare is a federally funded health insurance program in the United States that provides coverage for certain healthcare services to eligible individuals, primarily targeting people who are 65 years and older, as well as certain younger individuals with disabilities or specific medical conditions. Medicare is divided into several parts, each covering different aspects of healthcare:

1. Medicare Part A (Hospital Insurance):

• Covers inpatient hospital stays, skilled nursing facility care, hospice care, and some home health care.

• Most people do not have to pay a premium for Part A if they or their spouse paid Medicare taxes while working.

2. Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance):

• Covers outpatient care, doctor visits, preventive services, some home health care, and certain durable medical equipment.

• Requires a monthly premium payment, the amount of which can vary based on income.

3. Medicare Part C (Medicare Advantage):

• This is an alternative to Original Medicare (Parts A and B) offered by private insurance companies approved by Medicare.

• Medicare Advantage plans include all benefits of Part A and Part B and often include additional coverage like vision, dental, and prescription drug coverage.

• Premiums, coverage, and costs can vary widely among different Medicare Advantage plans.

4. Medicare Part D (Prescription Drug Coverage):

• Offers prescription drug coverage through private insurance companies approved by Medicare.

• Individuals can choose a standalone Part D plan to add to Original Medicare or can get prescription drug coverage as part of a Medicare Advantage plan.

• Premiums, deductibles, and coverage can vary among different Part D plans.

5. Medigap (Medicare Supplement Insurance):

• These are private insurance plans designed to supplement Original Medicare by covering some of the costs not covered by Parts A and B, such as copayments, coinsurance, and deductibles.

• Medigap plans are standardized, with varying levels of coverage, labeled by letters (Plan A, Plan B, etc.).

• You must have both Medicare Part A and Part B to enroll in a Medigap plan.

It's important to note that Medicare has specific enrollment periods and eligibility criteria. Annual Enrollment Periods, Initial Enrollment Periods, and Special Enrollment Periods provide opportunities to enroll or make changes to your coverage. Medicare coverage options, costs, and availability can change annually, so it's recommended to review your options during the Annual Enrollment Period to ensure you have the most suitable coverage for your needs.

If you are unsure about whether to go on a Medicare Advantage Plan, the government will allow you to test drive it for 12 months. At that time if you choose to go back to a Medicare Supplement, you will be afforded that without health questions.

Also, this is a very important time for you to review your prescriptions. You may say that you like your existing plan but remember, the company could have changed their formulary or made other changes that will affect you in the new year. Take this time to review and make any necessary changes.

If you have questions or concerns, please give us a call at 423664-4203. We will be more than glad to meet you in our Cleveland or Chattanooga office.

How Can I?

by Brent Goodge

Joe had been born to a family of relative wealth for his era, but as a teen, he had been betrayed and sold into slavery. Joe was faithful in his assigned tasks, and by his mid-20s, Joe was given charge of the master’s entire household. Sadly though, the life of slavery was becoming his apparent destiny.

In the midst of this daily grind, the mistress of the house made a pass at Joe. Taken aback by the advances of his master’s beautiful trophy bride, Joe managed to avoid the situation. But it happened again…and again. The young wife seemingly could not help herself around such a strong and handsome man in the house every day.

One day, she developed a plan to have Joe. The only people in the house would be herself and the slave she desired. With a voice betraying both lust and frustration, she commanded Joe to come share some time with her. She then grabbed his clothing and pulled him against herself.

What would Joe do? Refusing her might cost him his life. Joe’s answer didn’t spring from counting earthly costs. Whether the master found out or not was not his main concern. The wide range of possible punishments for disobedience didn’t dictate his actions. Joe’s words reveal Who his highest motivations were centered upon:

But he refused, and said unto his master's wife, Behold, my master wotteth not what is with me in the house,

and he hath committed all that he hath to my hand; There is none greater in this house than I; neither hath he kept back anything from me but thee, because thou art his wife: how then can I do this great wickedness, and sin against God?” (Genesis 39:8-9 KJV).

With all the excuses and rationalizations that could have gone through Joseph’s mind when Potiphar’s wife determined to have him, his one thought guiding all others was, “How can I choose to sin against God?” How many times would our apparent questions be easily resolved if the first decision-making principle that entered our minds was the same question?

Should I hide this dishonest thing from my boss? How can I choose to sin against God?

Should I watch this impure TV show? How can I choose to sin against God?

Should I date this person I really like even though they hate the idea of God? How can I choose to sin against God?

Should I withhold my tithe to pay my cellphone bill? How can I choose to sin against God?

Should I…? How can I…?

Jesus said, “If ye love me, keep my commandments” (John 14:15 KJV).

Just like He asked Peter so long ago, Jesus asks us today, “Do you love Me?” (John 21:16 NASB).

If we love Christ, His glory will be our first concern. And our response to temptation will be, “How can I choose to sin against God?”

Brent Goodge lives in Whitfield County and prays that God will always grant the strength to call on Him when tempted.

Purposefully Unique

by Kristen West

Iwas stuck. A project I was assigned at work had me spinning my wheels. I just wasn’t sure where to begin. I’m not much of a strategist and this task required some of that.

After some time, my supervisor became aware of my dilemma and assigned a co-worker to tag-team the endeavor with me. Game-changer! Immediately, the project began to take shape. My co-worker’s strategic ideas partnered with my drive to accomplish had us crossing the finish line on the task in no time.

Individually, we would not have been able to finish the project as efficiently as we did. Working together, though, we utilized our unique perspectives and roles with great results. It reminded me of a situation Paul addressed in the Corinthian church. They were struggling to embrace the value of diverse roles and instead were getting hung up playing favorites.

“What then is Apollos? What is Paul? They are servants through whom you believed, and each has the role the Lord has given. I planted, Apollos watered, but God gave the growth” (I Corinthians 3:5-6 CSB, emphasis added by the author).

The Corinthians’ view of Kingdom work and roles had been very myopic. As a result, they were splintering into sects and adversely affecting the full impact of the Gospel in their midst. Paul’s words realigned their vision. Even today, we can see that all of us have a part to play. As Christ-followers, that’s a crucial reminder for us today, as well, isn’t it?

We can get distracted thinking our role, our voice, our position isn’t as valuable, as necessary, or as important as so-and-so’s. As a result, we get sucked into the whirlwind of comparison and immediately lose sight of how God made us to be unique. Then, He positions us so that uniqueness can shine. Comparison is such a trap. The role I played in my work assignment was no less valuable than my co-worker’s. It was just different. Today, each of us brings our own unique gifts, skill sets, and experiences to the roles we fill. Each role might seem small but they are uniquely beautiful roles in God’s big, divine plan. He wants to work through us all. I may be a helper and my co-worker a gifted strategist, but it is God who gives the blessed results and gets all of the glory.

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

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A Cord of Three Strands

by Cindy J. Evans

A cord of three strands we are with Him, He has woven us in love.

With His connection and His power, we have extra strength from above.

With His help, we are given an extra measure of grace, showered down on us for good, keeping us in place.

All things are held together by Him. I'm glad we've become one, yet three. May we stand and forever be faithful, and to God be all the glory!

“Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves. A cord of three strands is not quickly broken” (Ecclesiastes 4:12 NIV).

Cindy Evans is a published poet living in the greater Atlanta area. When she’s not writing, you may find her at a Christian movie, attending a church activity, or volunteering at the local faith-based hospice office.

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How Stretching Can Help You Start and Succeed With Exercise

by Thomas Morrison

Flexibility and mobility exercises are the least intense exercises of all and can be a fantastic place to start if you are seriously thinking about trying to get in shape. Simply moving your joints each day with circular motions can help you restore lost ranges of motion, maintain joint health, and help you move with more grace. Mobility and stretching exercises also make you feel good when you don't try to overstretch.

The Sustaining Key

You can stretch the muscles of the neck, hips, and torso and it will have a gentle toning effect on the rest of your body, encouraging more vigorous exercise naturally when done right. Clifton Azok, a football coach who successfully lost well over 100 lbs. (without

when done right. Clifton Azok, a

“This natural need to exercise is crucial to sustained exercise. For me when exercise was both physical and mental work, I did not do it. When exercise is a daily battle of willpower, the body overrules the mind. The result is no exercise. As I became more flexible, I started becoming more active without thinking about it. It was a natural occurrence. As I became more active, I started developing the strength and endurance needed to sustain an exercise program. As my strength, endurance, and flexibility improved, exercise became a focal point in my life. When I first started my fat reduction program, I struggled to walk 100 yards. Today, I can easily walk 10 miles in a day. This improvement occurred naturally and it all began with flexibility.”

I became more flexible, I started becoming strength, endurance, and flexibility improved, exercise became a focal to walk 100 yards. Today, I can easily walk 10 miles in a day. This naturally

As Clifton has discovered, regular calisthenic-type exercise with an range being able to start and sustain an

As Clifton has discovered, regular calisthenic-type exercise with an emphasis on gently improving range of motion is critical to being able to start and sustain an effective exercise program. Let’s see more of why.

Mobilizing for Health and Longevity

The joints in your body suffer from the fact that they have no blood supply. Instead, the body secretes a fluid called synovial

fluid to carry oxygen and nutrients to the cartilage and lubricate the joint. As we age, unfortunately, too many of us have become more inactive which leads to joint stiffness, exacerbates degenerative conditions, and can even promote infections. To combat this, some people take supplements like glucosamine or MSM—but you might as well take nothing at all if your joints don’t get some movement! You see, joint health relies almost entirely on movement—because that is what releases the synovial fluid and keeps the cartilage surfaces free from contaminates. If you want to keep your joints from getting rusty, you have to move them often! And the older or more out of shape you are, the more important that is! A series of light exercises and stretches is wonderful to keep your joints feeling good and maintaining a youthful range of motion.

A different way to “wake up”

Going through a daily mobility routine that gets you moving each joint will help you increase or maintain your active ranges of motion, optimize the health of your joint surfaces, and help prepare you for any other kind of activity you have planned for your day. This is what Clifton was talking about when he said that merely attempting to rotate and stretch his joints each day helped him to become more active naturally. That greater activity built more fitness, which led to even more activity and so on in a positive upward cycle.

About The Author

Thomas Morrison is the fitness coordinator and a personal trainer at Bradley Wellness Center in Dalton, Georgia, where he has served for the past 23 years.

Should Parents Go To Church With Their Children?

by Brent Madaris

Ifi nd it fascinating such a question would even have to be asked. It seems to me the answer would be obvious. But what appears obvious to some is a complete mystery to others. Allow me to share with you some personal experiences on this subject.

My parents were both saved when I was about 5 years old. After gett ing saved, they were convinced regular church att endance was extremely important to the development of their new lives as Christians. We began going to church. From that day until the day I left my parent’s home, our whole family always att ended church regularly.

I have been going to church now for 49 years. It has been a rare occasion when I have had to miss a service.

I love going to church meetings and fellowshipping with God's people. I believe it is the right thing to do. I have been a member of seven diff erent churches over these years. Memberships in these churches have ranged from about three to over 3000. It is now my great privilege to be the pastor of a church. The very fi rst pastor I ever had (when we started going to church years ago) remained a close friend until he passed away a few years ago.

I say this from the depths of my heart: I thank God for my parents who took me to church! My parents did not send me to church, they took me. My parents were in the front seat of the vehicle and we kids were in the back. We all rode together to the House of God. Such

wonderful memories are these! If parents did what was right, there would not be any need for a Sunday School bus ministry anywhere in America.

I have worked with children and young people off and on for over 40 years. I see a very disturbing trend. Parents are not taking the leadership role in matt ers of spirituality for their families. They are allowing children to “make up their own minds” and “do their own thing.” Many do not seem to really care whether their child grows up with or without a knowledge of God or a strong moral infl uence.

May I say this kindly and yet forcefully?

Children are a gift from God (see Psalms 127:3). It is the God-given responsibility of every parent to train up their children in the nurture and admonition of the Lord (see Deuteronomy 6:6,7; Ephesians 6:4; Proverbs 22:6). This necessitates that the parents know God too. Please, parents, do not abdicate or forsake this parental duty. It is too important to be left to chance. Joshua (the great warrior / statesman)

said, “As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord” (Joshua 24:15 KJV).

It is not enough to send your child to church. They are watching you carefully. It has broken my heart many times to see a child start out excited about God, and church, and then slowly lose that excitement and take on the parent’s negative, neglectful, and negligent att itudes. They get discouraged when they have no encouragement to live for God at home, and often give up. If parents don’t see the importance of God and the church, it is going to be rare that their children will see it. You are doing damage to your child’s future happiness and welfare when you do not lead the way. Start today parents. Make a diff erence. Even your grown children need to see you sett ing the example. Your grandchildren need you to lead the way!

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Brent Madaris is the pastor of New Haven Baptist Church. He is also a Family Nurse Practitioner. He has a Master of Divinity from Crown Seminary and is currently engaging Doctoral studies at Pensacola Theological Seminary. About The Author

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Our Patient-Focused Policies

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Why I Love These Lyrics

by Mary Wanda Lindsey

Iremember when I fi rst heard this hymn. It was a long time ago but I still remember every detail. When the young soprano sang “His Eye is on the Sparrow” every single word of the hymn seemed to resonate with my soul. For the fi rst time, I realized fully that God did know me personally. He feels all my heartaches. He is aware of my loneliness. He is aware of my heartfelt disappointments. My unrequited fears do not go unnoticed. I also realized at that time that He had always loved me and always would and that He would never abandon me.

“His Eye is on the Sparrow” lyrics were written by Civilla Martin in 1905 and inspired by Matthew 10:29-31 KJV, “Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? Yet not one of them will fall to the ground outside your Father's care. And even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. So don't be afraid, you are worth more than many sparrows.”

What does the song “His Eye is on the Sparrow” mean? It's meant to be a reminder that God watches over people even in times of persecution or diffi culty. It is based on the parable of the sparrows in the New Testament. In this story, Jesus says that sparrows cannot lose their ability to fl y unless God wills it. Likewise, our prayers are always heard but they are answered according to God's will.

This beautiful hymn gives each of us great advice: to be grateful and to sing often.

His Eye is on the Sparrow

by Civilla Martin

Why should I feel discouraged, why should the shadows come, Why should my heart be lonely, and long for heaven and home, When Jesus is my portion? My constant friend is He: His eye is on the sparrow, and I know He watches me; His eye is on the sparrow, and I know He watches me.

Refrain:

I sing because I’m happy, I sing because I’m free, For His eye is on the sparrow, And I know He watches me.

“Let not your heart be troubled,” His tender word I hear, And resting on His goodness, I lose my doubts and fears; Though by the path He leadeth, but one step I may see; His eye is on the sparrow, and I know He watches me; His eye is on the sparrow, and I know He watches me.

Refrain:

Whenever I am tempted, whenever clouds arise, When songs give place to sighing, when hope within me dies, I draw the closer to Him, from care He sets me free; His eye is on the sparrow, and I know He watches me; His eye is on the sparrow, and I know He watches me.

Mary Wanda Lindsey loves the Lord and His people. She and her husband have been parents and foster parents. They have three children, 15 grandchildren, and 30 great-grandchildren. As a family, they have lived in 6 different states plus Toronto, Canada.

On The Edge

by Monica Gambrell

As far back as I can remember, I have always slept on the very edge of the bed. It has never mattered which side, as long as I am right on the edge. Maybe because it was easier there to slip my arms and feet out from under the blankets – I don’t know. At any rate, this had never presented to be a problem until April 2008.

I was in the middle of a deep sleep when suddenly I found myself on the floor. Somewhat angered by the splitting pain in my head, I felt to see if anything was broken. I had rarely experienced pain so severe. Somehow, I had landed head first on my floor. Now I have to be honest here: my mattress is roughly 36” from the floor, and my floors are covered in vinyl, so we’re talking about a really hard fall. My head had a fleshy ridge from brow to crown for days. My elbow, hip, and top of my hand were bruised badly. My left knee was bloodied (never fully recovered from that). It was a little comical if I do say so myself to see my husband bolt out of bed in our blackened room and stumble around blindly attempting to turn on the light. And even then, he couldn’t find me immediately! I was not laughing though. As I recall, I was emitting more of a screeching howl. I remained a good half hour in the restroom trying to regain some measure of decorum before I went back to bed – this time not so close to the edge.

A couple of minutes later my husband was awakened again - this time because I was laughing uncontrollably. I told him I couldn’t help feeling that if God was trying to take my mind off of my continually troublesome shoulder by making everything else hurt, I got the message. My husband didn’t think that was the message. Truthfully, I didn’t either.

The point is, we sometimes live too close to the edge. Clear lines are drawn. It is written in God’s Word how we

are to conduct ourselves, yet we persist in inching our toes over the line in the sand. We like to see how far we can edge into the darkness and still walk in the light. Shame on us. Here are some examples to help us pray:

James 4:7: “Submit therefore to God. But resist the devil, and he will flee from you.”

Revelation 3:16: ”So because you are lukewarm, and neither hot nor cold, I will vomit you out of My mouth.”

Acts 24:16: “In view of this I also do my best to maintain a blameless conscience both before God and before other people, always.”

1 Thessalonians 5:23: “Now may the God of peace

Himself sanctify you entirely; and may your spirit and soul and body be kept complete, without blame at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.”

Father God, as long as we live, we will fight the battle against the world, the flesh, and the devil. May we strive to be holy as You are holy. Maybe our lives (save one or two areas) are dedicated wholly to You. That’s not enough. That’s living on the edge. You gave Your all for us, now we must give our all for You. Amen.

The Best Lemon Bread Recipe

by Pam Wattenbarger

Ingredients

• 1 cup granulated sugar

• 1/2 cup butter

• 2 eggs, beaten

• 1 cup sour cream

• Juice from two lemons (about 1/4 cup)

• 1 tablespoon grated lemon peel

• 1 teaspoon baking soda

• 1/4 teaspoon salt

• 1 3/4 cup all-purpose flour

• 1/4 cup cornstarch

For Frosting:

• 1/2 cup powdered sugar

• 1 to 2 tablespoons lemon juice

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

2. Spray a standard sized loaf pan with cooking spray. Set aside.

3. In a large mixing bowl, cream the sugar and the butter using a mixer.

4. Add eggs and mix well.

5. Mix in sour cream, lemon juice, and the grated lemon rind.

6. In a medium mixing bowl, stir together flour, salt, baking soda, and cornstarch.

7. Mix flour into creamed sugar mixture until blended.

8. Pour mixture into the loaf pan and bake for 50 minutes or until a knife inserted into the center comes out crumb free.

9. All bread to cool before removing from pan. If making frosting

10. Place powdered sugar in a small mixing bowl. Add lemon juice, one tablespoon at a time, stirring well after each addition, until desired consistency is reached.

11. Pour the icing over the cooled bread.

Cooking Tips

* Sometimes I vary the recipe by adding a box of lemon pudding mix into the recipe.

* If you don't have fresh lemons, you can substitute an equal amount of bottled lemon juice.

* No lemon juice? No problem. Add 1 to 2 teaspoons lemon extract to the batter instead. This depends on your taste. If you like a stronger lemon flavor, add two teaspoons, if you prefer a light lemon flavor, add one teaspoon.

* Be sure to grease the pan before beginning for easy clean-up and allow the bread to cool before removing from the pan.

Southern Girl

This poem won 2nd place at the 2023 SWA Writing Competition in the Lowcountry Award for Excellence in Southern Writing category.

by Denise M. Shahan

Southern Girl

Sittin’ on the porch swing talking ‘bout everything, sippin’ tea, shelling peas. Head would tilt, voice would lilt, filled with laughter ever after. She was just a Southern girl.

Pink polished toes, little button nose, alabaster skin, so petite and thin, eyes of blue seeing always true. Blonde, bouncy curls, the envy of all girls, She was just a Southern girl.

Mama taught her well, a Daddy’s girl – we could tell, Knew right from wrong, sang a sweet country song, had fun when the schoolwork was done.

Lipstick just so, hair tied with a bow. She was just a Southern girl.

“Yes, Sir. No, Ma’am. Thank you kindly, yes, I am.” Hallmarks of culture and class.

But when crossed, watch out! We will hear her shout, “Bless your heart, Darlin’, I choose class over sass!” After all, she was just a Southern girl!

Denise M. Shahan who considers herself a “senior” senior will soon graduate college at 71 years of age. Denise, an awarding-winning writer, and her husband Jim along with their yellow labrador retriever Bailey live in LaFayette, GA. The Shahans are active members of LaFayette First Baptist Church.

North Georgia Fair Association

Save the date: The 75th Anniversary Fall Fair will be held October 19th - 29th, 2023.

This year is extra special because it’s our Diamond Jubilee! We are so excited about our 75th Anniversary Fall Fair. In the Spring of 1949, after years of war and the great depression, the North Georgia Fair Association was organized to conduct annual fairs in Whitfield County. It held its inaugural fair on October 17-22, 1949. Here we are in the year 2023, seventy-five years later, still bringing joy and excitement to the Dalton area.

We hope that each of you will be able to join us in our Diamond Jubilee celebration this year. As always, with your gate admission, you will get to enjoy all of our quality shows and stage entertainment for FREE. Don't forget to stroll through our exhibit buildings and visit with our commercial vendors and view all of the local arts and crafts. Our midway this year will once again be James H. Drew Expositions they offer some of the finest in midway entertainment.

Each year the Georgia Association of Agricultural Fairs gives an award for Printed Promotional Marketing. The GAAF started giving this award thirteen years ago. The North Georgia Agricultural Fair of Dalton, GA has won this award for eleven years for their Annual Premium Fair Book.

The first North Georgia Fall Fair was held October 17-22, 1949, and remains a cultural tradition. Today, the fair offers a valuable community service for Northwest Georgia through its recognition of those seeking to

improve agricultural standards, its promotion of education, and its stimulation of youthful participation. Each year the fair honors one of its organizers, the late H. Burl Scoggins, by presenting a $1000 scholarship to a high school senior. Applicants must reside in Whitfield, Gordon, Murray, or Catoosa counties in Georgia. The scholarship is awarded to the most deserving student applicant based on grades, school and community activities, awards and recognitions received, financial need, and a written statement of why the applicant would like to receive the scholarship. We are excited to support our local community with this scholarship.

See our website www.northgafair.com for past scholarship winners, information about the fair plus other events that are happening. We’re located at 500 Legion Drive, Dalton, Georgia. Check out our venue and remember they are available for rent! Call us at 706-2781712 for more information.

The Battle of the Biscuits

by Charles Finney

In the heart of Dixie, where the magnolias sway and the sweet tea flows like a lazy river, lived two old Grannys who were county-wide known for their biscuits which were the talk of the town. Now, these weren't just any two ordinary old Granny's making biscuits – no siree! They were known far and wide as the Jelly Biscuit Granny and the Gravy Biscuit Granny.

Jelly Biscuit Granny fans and the Gravy Biscuit Granny supporters gathered in the town square, armed with baskets of biscuits and jars of jelly and gravy.

As the sun rose high in the sky, Great Granny Maybelle stepped onto the stage, a glint in her eye and a Bible in her hand. “Now y'all," she drawled, "let's settle this the way the Good Book says – with a bit of wisdom from the Lord himself.”

With that, Great Granny Maybelle opened the Bible to a verse that had been highlighted for generations: “Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of the Lord” (Matthew 4:4 KJV).

The crowd nodded, taking in the solemnity of the moment. Then, with a twinkle in her eye, Great Granny Maybelle added, "But remember, even the Lord himself wouldn't mind a good biscuit now and then."

The Jelly Biscuit Granny was just as sweet as a Georgia peach in July. Her spirit had a melt-in-your-mouth tenderness that could make a grown man weep. Her motto was a classic southern saying straight from the cotton fields: “Spread love like jelly on a biscuit, and life will be sweeter than a honeysuckle breeze.” This biscuit-making Granny believed in the power of kindness and a good dollop of jelly on every occasion.

On the other side of the oven, we had the Granny Gravy Biscuit. Now, this Granny and her biscuit was as hearty as a barn-raising feast. Both had a robustness that could stand up to the fiercest of gravies and the toughest of mamas. Her mantra was a down-home adage passed down through generations: “Stick to your roots like gravy on a biscuit, and you'll weather any storm that comes your way.” This biscuit-making Granny believed in the strength of tradition and a good ladle of gravy for every belly.

One sunny morning, the townsfolk decided to settle the score once and for all: which biscuit was the best? The

The square erupted in laughter, and the Great Biscuit Showdown commenced. Plates were passed around, and biscuits were piled high with jelly and gravy. Folks bit into the Jelly Biscuit and sighed in delight – it was like a hug from an old friend. Then they tried the Gravy Biscuit and nodded approvingly – it was like a warm blanket on a chilly evening.

After much munching and munching, the verdict was in: it was a tie! The Jelly Biscuit Granny and the Gravy Biscuit Granny were both winners in their own right, proving that there was a time and a place for sweetness and strength, for tenderness and tradition.

And so, in that charming southern town, the Jelly Biscuit Granny and the Gravy Biscuit Granny became a legendary duo, a testament to the wonderful dichotomy of life below the Mason-Dixon line. Great Granny Maybelle's wise words echoed through the years: “Just like these biscuits, we all need a little jelly and a little gravy to make life truly delicious.”

And they all lived biscuitfully ever after.

Charles Finney—minister of inspirational Good News, retired various positions and industries, management and operational, freelance writer, author of “Grandpa-Good News From The Good Feel Cornfield.” Writings are a remembrance of family, farm life and church upbringing to be a blessing to all!

Count It All Joy

by Billy Carver

The Christian life sure is diffi cult sometimes, isn't it? God asks us to leave behind our selfi shness and devote ourselves to the Lord Jesus Christ and to the service of His kingdom. This journey of faith has a clear beginning and an even clearer end, but the path is litt ered with dangerous obstructions and precarious curves. Thankfully, its destination provides lasting, eternal rewards and Jesus makes a way.

so that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.” God's Word all but guarantees various trials in our lives, and those trials have a purpose. The challenge is for us to count it all joy. Why? Because it is His plan for our lives. If the various trials we face are all part of God's plan and they are meant to have a perfect and complete result, lacking nothing then that should give us joy.

Just this week, I att ended the funeral of a young woman who went to see Jesus far too soon. Some would say she lost a batt le with cancer, but I would say she won the war. Her eternal rewards outweigh her earthly struggles. But for those of us on this side of glory, we sometimes lose that perspective. For us who are still living in the diffi culty of this life, we should have the perspective of James 1:2-3 NASB “Consider it all joy, my brothers and sisters, when you encounter various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance. And let endurance have its perfect result,

In life, we all take on tasks. Some tasks as simple as baking a cake can illustrate what I am trying to say. When you bake a cake, the ingredients are beaten, stirred, poured, and put through immense heat, but there is joy in the fi nal product. As Christians, we accept the task of being changed, perfected, and completed. Thankfully Jesus is the cook. I am reminded of Paul's words in Philippians 1:6 NASB, “For I am confi dent of this very thing, that He who began a good work among you will complete it by the day of Christ Jesus.” Jesus doesn't make mistakes and He is working on a plan in our lives.

Chances are you have experienced the diffi culties of this life. Chances are you will face more challenges in the days ahead. Don't be discouraged. Rather, count it all joy: the highs and lows, the good times and bad, the process, the pressure, the heat. Count it all joy because the fi nal destination is worth it.

Billy Carver is the pastor at Floyd Springs Baptist Church in Armuchee, Georgia. He has been married for eleven years to his wife Mary Ann. Together they have two kids, Braelyn and Brady. His life verse is Acts 20:24: “But I do not account my life of any value nor as precious to myself, if only I may finish my course and the ministry that I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify to the gospel of the grace of God.”

Are You Afraid to Be Known?

by Dr. Alan Hix

How would you feel if you found out Captain America was prone to anxiety attacks? Surely the man in red, white, and blue would never hesitate or have self-doubts. Chris Evans, the actor who has played Captain America through 10 films, admits that he has struggled with anxiety attacks. The veneer of the character does not match the person inside.

Have you ever felt you had to present yourself in a certain way for people to accept you? How many times are we afraid that if the people around us saw who we really

In Luke chapter 22, Jesus is sharing the Passover meal with His disciples on the night before His crucifixion. At one point, Jesus turns to Peter and shocks him when He says, 31 “Simon, Simon, behold, Satan demanded to have you, that he might sift you like wheat, 32 but I have prayed for you that your faith may not fail. And when you have turned again, strengthen your brothers.” 33 Peter said to him, “Lord, I am ready to go with you both to prison and to death.” 34 Jesus said, “I tell you, Peter, the rooster will not crow this day, until you deny three times that you know me” (Luke 22:31–34 ESV).

Peter’s public face is one of unswerving loyalty. Jesus looks beneath to see the fear Peter preferred to hide from everyone. But notice that Jesus does more than just predict Peter’s betrayal. Jesus tells Peter, “I have prayed for you that your faith may not fail.” There is a big difference between giving in to your fear and giving up on your faith. Even though Jesus knows Peter will betray him, He wants Peter to know that this is not the end of the matter.

In John chapter 21, Jesus asks Peter three times, “Do you love me?” Three times Jesus gives Peter the task of looking after the church—“feed my sheep.” What Jesus is saying to Peter in this interchange is: “Peter, I know all your failures and mistakes, and I love you.”

are, they would not like what they see? Fear of rejection and not being loved can motivate us to play a character everyone will accept.

Christian author John Powell shared with a friend that he was starting work on a book entitled Why Am I Afraid to Tell You Who I Am? His friend replied, “Would you like to know my answer to that question?—‘Why am I afraid to tell you who I am?’ I’m afraid to tell you who I am because, if I tell you who I am, you may not like who I am, and it’s all that I have.”

While this may be a common occurrence among people, have you ever felt that way about God? Has there been a time when you felt if God knew who you really are, He could not possibly love you?

Pastor and author Tim Keller put it this way: “When over the years someone has seen you at your worst and knows you with all your strengths and flaws, yet commits him—or herself to you wholly, it is a consummate experience. To be loved but not known is comforting but superficial. To be known and not loved is our greatest fear. But to be fully known and truly loved is, well, a lot like being loved by God. It is what we need more than anything. It liberates us from pretense, humbles us out of our selfrighteousness, and fortifies us for any difficulty life can throw at us.”

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

Dalton Church Directory

Assembly of God

Christian Fellowship Assembly

3656 Chattanooga Road, 30755

706-280-7594

The Sanctuary

515 Reed Rd NW, 30720

706-270-2088

The Healing Center Church

515 Reed Road, 30720

706-229-9456

Baptist

Abundant Life Baptist Church

811 J and J, 30721

706-278-5289

Antioch Baptist Church

1205 Antioch Road, 30720

706-278-1305

Beaverdale Baptist Church

2496 Beaverdale Rd NW, 30721

706-259-7089

Calvary Baptist Church

2115 Chatsworth Rd, 30721

706-278-6324

Carolyn Baptist Church

2305 Cleveland Highway, 30721

706-259-8142

Centerpoint Baptist Church

420 Centerpoint Drive SE, 30721

706-277-2100

Christ Reformed Baptist Church

1378 Dug Gap Rd, 30720

706-226-3026

Concord Baptist Church

1054 Hopewell Rd, Cohutta 30710

706-694-8618

Cove Baptist Fellowship Church

461 Carbondale Rd SW, 30721

706-277-3484

Crown View Baptist Church

502 West Tyler St, 30720

706-278-7422

Deep Springs Baptist Church

1660 Beaverdale Rd NE, 30721

706-259-3255

Dug Gap Baptist Church

2031 Dug Gap Rd, 30720

706-278-2377

Eastbrook Baptist Church

204 Hill Rd, 30720

Eastside Baptist Church

913 East Morris St, 30721

706-278-8553

Eleventh Avenue Baptist Church

2550 South Dalton Bypass, 30722

706-278-7020

Emmaus Baptist Church

4268 S. Dixie Rd, 30735

706-483-5251

First Baptist Church

802 Kenner St, 30721

706-226-9681

First Baptist Church of Dalton

311 North Thornton Ave, 30720

706-278-2911

Grace Baptist Church

2049 Lower Kings Bridge Rd, 30721

706-537-6884

Good Hope Baptist Church

2525 Lake Francis Rd, 30721

706-259-3719

Grove Level Baptist Church

2802 Cleveland Highway, 30721

706-259-8519

Good Samaritan Baptist Church

3137 Cleveland Rd, 30721

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

Lindsey Memorial Baptist

706-673-7650

3503 Lindsey Memorial Rd.

Rocky Face, Ga. 30740

Macedonia Baptist Church

1355 Dawnville Rd NE, 30721

706-259-9220

Maple Grove Baptist Church

347 Maple Grove Rd, 30721

706-483-6300

McFarland Hill Baptist Church

307 Brickyard Rd, 30721

706-277-5521

Mount Rachel Baptist Church

332 Haig Mill Lake Rd, 30720

706-278-5192

Mount Ridge Baptist Church

1401 M L King, Jr. Blvd, 30721

706-278-0335

New Hope Baptist Church

900 Roan St, 30721

706-226-2093

New Hope Baptist Church

706-673-8050

2105 Tunnel Hill-Varnell Road

Tunnel Hill, GA 30755

New Life Baptist Church

2620 Old Grade Rd, 30721

Northwest Georgia Baptist Church

222 North Pentz St, 30720

706-463-3490

Olivia Baptist Church

1817 Guy St, 30720

706-278-3507

Pine Grove Baptist Church

4004 Airport Road, 30721

706-264-8630

Poplar Springs Baptist Church

897 Poplar Springs Rd, 30720

706-259-8727

Reformation Baptist Church

244 N. Hamilton St, 30720

706-314-8711

Rocky Face Baptist Church

1544 Rocky Face Railroad St, 30740

706- 226-5751

Salem Baptist Church

1448 Pleasant Grove Dr, 30721

706-259-7045

South Dalton Baptist Church

498 Lakemont Drive, 30720

706-278-4946

Shiloh Baptist Church

2014 East Waugh St, 30721

706-226-5981

Temple Baptist Church

2310 South Dixie Hwy, 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

706-278-8857

Jehovah’s Witnesses

Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses

1309 Applewood Drive, 30720

706-529-0192

Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses

1817 Dug Gap Rd, 30720

706-270-0156

Latter-day Saints

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

610 Shugart Rd, 30720

706-278-5295

Lutheran

Christ the King Lutheran Church

623 S Thornton Ave, 30720

706-278-3979

Catholic

Saint Joseph’s Catholic Church

968 Haig Mill Lake Rd, 30720

706-278-3107

Christian

First Christian Church

1506 Dug Gap Rd, 30720

706-278-7244

Church of Christ

Central Church of Christ

515 N. Tibbs Rd, 30720

706-278-8051

Riverbend Church of Christ

2218 S Riverbend Rd, 30721

706-226-0819

Church of God

Church of God of Union Assembly

2311 South Dixie Rd, 30720

706-275-0510

City View Church of God

3688 Chatsworth Hwy, 30721

706-226-6686

Crosspointe

2681 Underwood Street 30721

706-278-2649

Lifegate Church

2744 Cleveland Highway, 30721

706-259-0016

Valley Brook Church of God

1474 Mineral Springs Rd, 30720

706-279-3296

Community

Church on the Hill

1035 Abutment Rd, 30721

706-278-9208

Community Fellowship Church

409 North Fredrick St, 30721

706-278-3204

Freedom Community Church

908 Elk Street, 30720

706-463-2690

The River Community Church

825 Chattanooga Ave, 30720

762-201-7966

Rock Bridge Community Church

121 W Crawford St, 30720

Episcopal

Saint Mark’s Episcopal Church

901 West Emory St, 30720

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

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 Methodist 2701 Cleveland Highway, 30721

706-259-3141

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 901 Chester Road, 30721

706-270-9733

Bridging the Gap Ministries

514 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, 30721

706-277-7575

Relentless Worship Center

210 Robinwood Dr, 30721

706-313-1129

Dalton House Of Prayer

897 College Dr, Conference Rm 3, 30720

706-915-6545

Dawnville Community Church

1409 Dawnville Rd NE, 30721

706-259-5342

Good Neighbors Church

910 South Thornton Ave, 30720

706-226-0846

Gospel Light Tabernacle

804 Sheridan Ave, 30721

Grace Fellowship Ministries

620 N Glenwood Ave 2&3, 30721

706-280-1375

Northwest Christian Fellowship

272 Main St, Varnell, GA 30756 706-694-9830

River of Life Church of Dalton

2919 East Walnut Ave, 30721

706-965-6683

Saint James Overcoming Church

400 North Fredrick St, 30721 706-278-0319

Tunnel Hill Community Church

706-673-4022

121 North Varnell Road

Tunnel Hill, GA 30755

Pentecostal

Iglesia de Dios Pentecostal Fuente de Agua Viva 1007 Underwood St, 30721 706-278-4963

La Senda Antigua

308 East Matilda St, 30720

706-270-8826

True Gospel Pentecostal Church

109 South Henderson St, 30721

706-278-5696

Shadow Ridge Worship Center

122 Wheat Drive Varnell, GA 30721

706-280-4546

Presbyterian

ChristChurch Presbyterian

510 South Tibbs Rd, 30720

706-529-2911

First Presbyterian Church

101 S. Selvidge St, 30720

706-278-8161

Grace Presbyterian Church

2107 Threadmill Rd, 30720

706-226-6344

Salvationalist

Salvation Army

1109 N. Thornton Ave, 30722

706-278-3966

Seventh Day Adventist

3 Angels Hispanic SDA

701 E Morris St, 30721

706-618-1182

Dalton Hispanic SDA

112 W Long St, 30720

706-275-0523

Dalton SDA Church

300 South Tibbs Rd, 30720

706-226-2166

Chatsworth Church Directory

Baptist

Blue Ridge Primitive Baptist Church

706-517-9849

134 Hyden Tyler Road

Chatsworth, GA 30705 US

Calvary Baptist Church

706-695-7747

Highway 225 North

Chatsworth, GA 30705 US

Center Hill Baptist Church

706-695-7988

65 Berry Bennett Road

Chatsworth, GA 30705 US

Cisco Baptist Church

706-695-9270

Highway 411 North

Chatsworth, GA 30705 US

Cool Springs Baptist Church

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

2144 Fuller’s Chapel Rd

Chatsworth, GA 30705 US

Mineral Springs UMC

71 North Way St

Chatsworth, GA 30705 US

Spring Place UMC

706-695-5143

Po Box 248

Chatsworth, GA 30705 US

Non-Denominational

God’s Light House

784 Smyrna Church Road

Chatsworth, GA 30705

The Church of God of the Union Assembly at Chatsworth, GA

706-695-7335

Highway 52 Alternate

Chatsworth, GA 30705 US

Liberty Tabernacle

706-517-3140

2196 Smyrna Church Road

Chatsworth, GA 30705 US

Living Word Christian Fellowship

706-695-5005

960 Cherokee Drive

Chatsworth, GA 30705 US

New Beginnings Ministries

706-695-6067

646 Floodtown Road

Chatsworth, GA 30705 US

North Gate Church

706-548-4967

7727 Highway 225 South

Chatsworth, GA 30755 US

Tabernacle of Praise

706-517-0377

1435 Leonard Bridge Road

Chatsworth, GA 30705 US

Wings Of Faith Ministries

706-695-1527

1122 North Holly Drive

Chatsworth, GA 30705 US

Pentecostal

Victory Tabernacle

706-517-1458

355 Ellijay Street

Chatsworth, GA 30705 US

A Place to Worship

706-517-8568

259 Old Landfill Rd

Chatsworth, GA 30705 US

Presbyterian

Sumach Presbyterian Church

706-695-4773

2089 Sumach Church

Chatsworth, GA 30705 US

Seventh Day Adventist

Seventh-Day Adventist Church

706-517-5124

1115 Highway 52

Chatsworth, GA 30705 US

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Who: Our writers range from pastors, professors, and professional writers to stay at home moms and dads, business professionals, and others who have a desire to reach out to people through words of encouragement.

What: We believe that it is important to laugh together, praise each other, encourage one another, and to everyone, or from woman to woman, or man to man. We love to share recipes and family traditions as well. We ask that articles be kept to a 500 word maximum. We’d love to hear from you!

Where: Please send submissions to articles.goodnews@gmail.com

Why: Because God has not intended for us to just survive. We believe that we are intended to reach out to love and encourage each other. God has brought each of us through tough times, blessed us, and made the “impossible” possible. Let’s, together, share the love of Jesus Christ.