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urpose has been described as “the anchor that never shifts.” When chaos whispers
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that life no longer makes sense, purpose is what gives us our bearings. It enables us to navigate through confusion and chaos without getting pulled under.
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In his article this month, Tony Womac says, “Life has been interesting for me the
last few years with lots of life-changing events. Some days were utter chaos, while others were peaceful and calm. Lately, I have had to step back and look at the differences and determine what caused them. I have found it is all about stability.” Other articles described the elements of conflicting schedules, unpredictable crises, and burning passions. But in the midst of life’s chaos, we must be quiet enough to hear God’s voice. He is there and so is His purpose for our lives. We can make life and our relationships much more fulfilling by believing in ourselves, believing in each other, and being creative with our challenges. This gives us stability, restoring peace in our life by helping us overcome any aspect of chaos or pandemonium we might be experiencing. Years ago my nest of security was stirred in a dramatic way. Dr. Jack Hayford, a well-known pastor, writer, and speaker from the West Coast spoke at Lee University where I worked as registrar the time. His message challenged me to sing a new song unto the Lord, step out of my comfort zone, extend my boundaries, and reach for deeper meaning in life. I knew God had called me to write, but I needed training
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and experience. In a private conversation after the service, Dr. Hayford related to me the strong emotions of unrest and desire for fulfillment I was experiencing at the time. I had never met him, so the only way he could have known the inner longing in my heart was through the word of knowledge, a gift of the Holy Spirit. Three years later, after I had made a career change to work at the Church of God Publishing House, had numerous articles published in the Church of God Evangel and Sunday school literature, I wrote Dr.
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Hayford and told him how the Lord had used his words to minister to me, giving me courage to step out in faith and face some tough decisions for my future. In his responding letter he said, “Wanda, the Holy Spirit can do more in a few moments than we can ever do in a lifetime.” Those words have helped me navigate many of life’s trials. When we find that meaning and purpose, we take hold of something incredible—the truth that being God’s child, and listening for His voice (maybe through one of His servants)—is a priceless gift. He is the only One who gives meaning and steadfastness, enabling us to navigate the chaos of life. Disclaimer All of the content in the GoodNews Christian Magazine is for general information and/or use. Such contents does not constitute advice and should not be relied upon in making (or refraining from making) a decision. Any specific advice or replies to queries in any part of the magazine is the personal opinion of such experts/consultants/persons and is not subscribed to by GoodNews Christian Magazine. The information in GoodNews Christian Magazine is provided on an “AS IS” basis, and all warranties, expressed or implied of any kind, regarding any matter pertaining to any information, advice or replies are disclaimed and excluded. We reserve the right to refuse any advertisement or article we deem inappropriate.
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You are called to be
A SIGN AND A WONDER
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sign can be a natural token that symbolizes a spiritual reality, like the “sign” of the rainbow given to Noah representing God’s promise to never send a global flood again. A sign can also be an extraordinary, supernatural happening that reveals or validates God’s nature, God’s Word, God’s will, God’s purposes or God’s power. A wonder is a divinely orchestrated and often miraculous event that causes the hearts of those who witness it to be filled with worshipful awe toward the Most High. At pivotal points in the history of humanity, God has employed supernatural “signs and wonders” to prove His involvement in the lives of His people. The greatest example was the deliverance of the children of Israel from Egypt. However, God did not stop moving in miraculous ways after the Exodus. When the Savior came into this world, Simeon the prophet held the holy Child in his arms and announced He would be a sign that would be “spoken against” (Luke 2:25-34 NIV). Then, during Jesus’ time of ministry, He was “a Man attested by God . . . by miracles, wonders, and signs” (Acts 2:22 NKJV). That’s how the shift into a New Covenant took place. And it continued after Jesus ascended to heaven. Under the backlash of religious persecution, the early church even prayed for miraculous manifestations, saying, “Lord, look on their threats, and grant to Your servants that with all boldness they may speak Your word, by stretching out Your hand to heal, and that signs and wonders may be done through the name of Your holy Servant Jesus” (Acts 4:29-30 NKJV). It happened. So wondrously (pun intended) not only does God call His people to receive His power; He also calls them
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to be agents of that power, bringing supernatural change to the world. Through the Old Covenant prophet Isaiah, God revealed this truth, saying: “Behold, I and the children whom the Lord has given me are signs and wonders . . .” (Isa. 8:18 Amp, see Heb. 2:13 NASB). Let me personalize that passage. When I was searching for truth back in 1970, I quit college to study under an Indian guru. Eventually, I became a teacher of Kundalini Yoga at four universities, and I ran a yoga ashram (a commune) in Tampa, Florida. After receiving a letter from an old friend telling me about being “born again,” I asked God, if this was true, and if Jesus is the Savior of the world, that He would give me a sign. I prayed all day. That afternoon it happened. One member of a prayer group in town who were interceding for me picked me up while I was hitchhiking. When I stepped into his van, my heart leapt. Taped to the ceiling was a picture of Jesus. I knew it was my sign. It was also not a coincidence, but a God-incidence that he just happened to be a former student of yoga himself prior to salvation. A few minutes later, I gave my heart to the Lord! That same week I became a sign and a wonder. I shut down my ashram and cancelled my classes, informing about 300 students that, unknowingly, I had misled them, and that Jesus really did die for the sins of humanity. So after receiving a sign and a wonder from God, I became a sign and “a wonder to many” (Psa. 71:7 NKJV). You should start expecting to fill that role too. You might be surprised at the power of what God does in you and through you. Mike Shreve has been teaching God’s Word since 1971. He has authored fourteen books, including a series on the names and titles of God called “Our Glorious Inheritance.” In July, a new book on this subject will be released titled “WHO AM I? Dynamic Declarations of Who You Are in Christ.” He and his wife, Elizabeth, pastor The Sanctuary in Cleveland, Tennessee.
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Do You Miss Summer Break Already? Making a choice to have a good attitude will motivate you to enjoy the adventure of learning.
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by Chris Knipp
ow many kids are excited about being back in school? Do you wake up every morning yelling, “Hurray for school! Hurray for school!” What? You’re not that excited? I know, you miss sleeping in and eating a bowl of cereal at 10 a.m., watching your cartoons, right? No? Kids don’t do that anymore? Oh yeah, now they have spacebook and MyFace. Huh? No one uses Myface anymore? I know it’s Facebook and Myspace and no one uses Myspace. In fact, most kids don’t use either one. Kids are into stuff like Pokémon Go and Disney channel (and too much of either one of those is not good for you. More about that some other time). There’s not much time for goofing off because school has now taken over your life. Classrooms all across America have filled up with kids learning about mathematics, English, history, science, and so on. Some kids were really excited when school started and some were a little reluctant to get back to class. If you are reading this wondering what the word reluctant means, then grab a dictionary and look it up. It’s exciting to learn something new. Whichever kid you were when school started, (whether excited or reluctant); when the newness of your classroom, classmates, and teacher wear off, it’s easy to miss summer. It’s not a bad thing to miss summer, but one thing I’ve learned in life is that your attitude and the way you approach school (or anything for that matter)
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makes all the difference in the world. If you make a choice to have a good attitude, then you will look forward to school and enjoy school and learning. If you choose to remain grumpy and force your mom and dad to drag you out of bed every morning kicking and screaming going to school half awake, then you will not be excited and motivated to learn, and you’ll miss out on the big adventure school can be. Attitude. It’s an important word. Listen to this! (Well, of course, you will have to read it out loud to listen to it. The word attitude is an aeronautical term describing the horizontal relationship between a plane and the runway upon landing. Did you get that? I’ll describe it this way: When a plane is landing, it has to approach the runway at a certain angle (attitude) in order to land safely. The safety of the pilot and the passengers depends upon how the plane is angled upon landing. This is called its attitude. If the plane has a good attitude (angle), the plane can land safely; if it has a bad attitude, then the plane will have a rough landing or it might even crash. You are the pilot of your life. Your attitude affects your life and even your passengers (those around you). So, keep a good attitude this school year and let’s avoid crashing our planes. Chris Knipp is the children’s pastor to Westmore Church of God, High 5 Kid’s Ministr y and Pentecostal Theological Seminary Student finishing his Master of Arts in Discipleship and Christian Formation in the Spring of 2017
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Dr. Andrew Lee is professor of English at Lee University. He also serves as a coordinator for Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University. He and his wife Esmerelda have three children.
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was inspired by a recent article by Ron Lieber called “The Money Letter that Every Parent Should Write.” The article asks readers to think about what they would say in a letter to their children (or any other young person) regarding the lessons the parents had learned about money during a lifetime of experience. That got me thinking about what I would say to my own children in my theoretical “money letter.” Here are a few points I’d want to include, though I suspect my real “money letter” would be many pages long. 1. Always tithe to God. It’s all His, and He loaned it to you to steward wisely. (A tithe is always a tenth, never less). 2. Work hard, always. Proverbs tells how God blesses diligence. Laziness leads to poverty. 3. Make a written budget every month and use it as your map for spending, saving, and giving. If you’re married, be sure your spouse has an equal role in planning the budgets. 4. It’s not how much money you earn—it’s how much you keep and save that determines whether you’re wealthy or merely struggling to make ends meet. So save money regularly, both for emergency needs (cash savings) and for long-term investing (retirement or kids’ college fund). 5. Avoid credit cards and pay cash (or check or debit). Save up for big purchases and practice delayed gratification (builds character!). 6. Money isn’t meant to be hoarded for hoarding’s
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sake. Bless others with generosity as the Holy Spirit prompts you. 7. Always tip service personnel. Both your mother and I waited tables during our college days, and I was also a pizza delivery driver. If you can’t afford to tip, you can’t afford to eat out, period. (And Christians should be the most generous tippers of all). 8. When you’re in love and planning for marriage, talk to your beloved about financial matters well in advance of the wedding, preferably in pre-marital counseling. And you should both pull your credit reports and be transparent about where you each stand financially before you say “I do.” 9. Money fights are the number one cause of divorce in America. Be sure you and your spouse have joint accounts to ensure that both of you are in constant communication about finances. 10. Don’t be afraid to take some measured and calculated risks. Reward rarely comes without some risk, but don’t be reckless with any “big bet” that could ruin you. Be sure to pray about it first before you act. 11. Don’t fret about “would’ve, could’ve, should’ve”—you can’t change the past; you can only move forward with purpose and commitment to make better financial decisions in the future. In hindsight, I should have bought Citigroup stock back in 2008-09 when it fell to $1 per share during the mortgage meltdown crisis, but no use crying about it now. 12. Teach your children (my grandchildren) all of the above principles. 13. I love you!
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The High Road and the Low Road Placing worship of God at the center of our lives will keep us on the “high road.”
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n Genesis 13:1-18 we read about Abram, (later named Abraham), and his nephew Lot. A dispute with Pharaoh about Abram’s wife forced them to take Abram’s wife and possessions and depart from Egypt. He left Egypt and Lot went with him into the south. Abram was very rich in cattle, gold, and silver. Lot had many flocks, herds, and tents. Because the land was not capable of sustaining both of them, strife arose between the herdsmen of Abram and Lot. Abram said to Lot, “Let there be no strife, I pray thee, between me and thee, and between my herdsmen and thy herdsmen, for we be brethren” (Gen. 13:8 KJV*). Abram continued by saying that the whole land lay before Lot and that he should separate himself. He let Lot select the land that he wanted and agreed to take the other. Basically, Abram took the “High Road,” but Lot took the “Low Road.” How did Abram take the High Road? Abram kept worship at the center of his life: (He went) unto the place of the altar, which he had made there at the first, and there Abram called on the name of the Lord (Gen. 13:4). Abram refused to make selfish decisions and said to Lot: “If thou will take the left hand, then I will go to the right; or if thou depart to the right hand, then I will go to the left” (Gen. 13:9). Abram let God guide his vision. After that Lot was separated from him, the Lord said to Abram, “Lift up now thine eyes and look from the place where thou art northward,
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southward, and eastward and westward: For all the land which thou seeest, to thee will I give it, and to thy seed for ever” (Gen. 13:14-15). How did Lot take the Low Road, which inevitably led to trouble? He did not get into trouble all at once; instead, he did it step-by-step. Lot looked toward Sodom, lifted up his eyes, and beheld all the plain of Jordan that it was well watered everywhere, before the Lord destroyed Sodom and Gomorrah, even as the garden of the Lord, like the land of Egypt, as thou comest unto Zoar (see Gen. 13:10). Lot “pitched his tents near Sodom.” Abram dwelled in the land of Canaan, and Lot dwelled in the cities of the plain and pitched his tent toward Sodom. But the men of Sodom were wicked and sinners before the Lord exceedingly (Gen. 13:12-13). Lot was living in Sodom a small, populous country, ruled by five kings. In the thirteenth year, a rebellion broke out against the ruling king, as recorded in Genesis 14:11-12: They took all the goods of Sodom and Gomorrah along with Lot, Abraham’s brother’s son, who dwelt in Sodom with his goods and departed. When Abram heard that Lot had been taken captive, he armed his trained servants and smote Lot’s captors. He brought back all the goods, his nephew Lot, and his goods, the women, and the people (see Gen.14:16). The good news is that we too can take the high road. To do so requires that we keep worship of God at the center of our lives, refuse to make selfish decisions, and let God guide our vision. Finally, what if we take the low road and find ourselves in Sodom? Remember, God used Abram to rescue Lot, and He will rescue us if we ask God for forgiveness and deliverance from Sodom.
Charles G. Laws is a member of Cleveland First Church of the Nazarene. He has a B.A. degree with a major in mathematics and minors in physics and education from Austin Peay State University in Clarksville, TN. and a M.A. in mathematics from the University of Tennessee (UTK). He enjoys reading, chess, walking, photography and listening to music. He is retired from CSCC as an associate professor of mathematics.
Gò0dNews for Women
Babes, Bullets, and Broadheads Meet Bootsie
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omething that I feel very strongly about is the importance of getting children outside to explore and get dirty. I am a firm believer that exploration leads to creativity, bravery, and a more engaged learner. One local group of women has taken this mission to heart. “Babes, Bullets, & Broadheads” ™ is an organization founded in 2010 by three women who are passionate about the outdoors. They are daughters, full-time mothers, and wives who are dedicated to the preservation of our hunting heritage. The goal of this group is to promote and educate women and kids in the outdoors and uphold hunting with passion and value. Babes, Bullets, and Broadheads promotes leadership, friendship, exploration, and enjoyment in the great outdoors. With the help of volunteers, outfitters, sponsors, and countless donations from local organizations, BBB sponsors several youth and ladies’ only hunts throughout the year. These hunts encourage a supportive environment conducive to learning, making friends, and most importantly, having fun while being in the outdoors. Babes, Bullets, and Broadheads has made it
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their mission to get young girls outside to explore. To help young girls with this, they came up with the BBB Bootsie doll and Facebook page. The Adventures of BBB Bootsie is a page dedicated to encouraging young girls to get outdoors and go camping, hunting, fishing, and hiking. Girls can visit The Adventures of BBB Bootsie Facebook page and print their very own Bootsie doll to color and take with them outside. The goal of the BBB Bootsie project is to help young girls find a passion for the outdoors. The girls are encouraged to decorate their Bootsie doll and take photos of their outdoor adventures with Bootsie. Children are also encouraged to share their adventures with Bootsie on her Facebook page. Amy Ray, owner of Babes, Bullets, and Broadheads hopes that girls will use Bootsie as a reason to get outdoors. She believes that having something as simple as a paper doll to take on adventures will encourage young girls to find something outdoors that they love, and even discover their own passion for hiking, fishing, camping, or hunting. For more information on Babes, Bullets, and Broadheads, visit their website babesbulletsandbroadheads.com. To print your very own BBB Bootsie doll, visit the Adventures of BBB Bootsie Facebook page. Once you have your Bootsie doll decorated and ready, take her on some outdoor adventures and post those pictures to her page. The ladies of BBB are looking forward to seeing Bootsie on some great adventures in the very near future. Kristy Adams is an Educational Therapist, Dyslexia Specialist, and the owner of the Centers for Creative Learning.
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More Fresh Homemade Bread
Following are several variations you can make using the same bread recipe in last month’s magazine For all of the variations, go to step 7 of the bread recipe (where you shaped the portions) and change the shape of the dough to make something new.
by Deana Thompson Dinner Rolls Cloverleaf: Pinch off a piece of dough the size of a quarter, roll it into a ball, and place it in a greased muffin pan. Put two more dough balls in the same hole. Repeat for the remaining holes. Rosettes: Pinch off a piece of dough the size of a golf ball and roll it into a 10-inch rope. Gently tie a loose knot in the middle, tuck the end that comes out of the bottom of the knot into the top of the knot. Tuck the end that comes out of the top of the knot under the roll. Place the rosettes on a greased baking sheet 2 to 3 inches apart. Crescents: Roll one dough portion into a 12-inch circle and spread the dough with softened butter. Cut it into 8 triangles and roll up each triangle, starting at the wide end. Place the crescent roll on a greased baking sheet with the point under the roll and shape it into a slight arc. Cover and let them rise for 45 minutes or until doubled in bulk. Brush with melted butter, and bake at 375°F for 10 to 12 minutes or until lightly brown. Cinnamon Rolls Roll out one dough portion into a 12-inch by 14inch rectangle. Spread the dough with softened butter and drizzle it heavily with honey. Lightly sprinkle with nutmeg and cinnamon. If desired, sprinkle with raisins and chopped pecans. Roll up the dough like a jellyroll and seal the bottom edge by pinching it. Using a piece of thread, slice the roll into 1-inch slices. Place the slices in a greased 8-inch round cake pan. Cover the rolls and let them rise for 45 minutes or until doubled in bulk. Bake at 400° F for 16 to 18 minutes, covering with foil after the first 8 minutes. Frost cooled rolls with cream cheese frosting. Cream Cheese Frosting: In a small bowl, beat ½ cup softened
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unsalted butter and 8 oz. softened cream cheese until fluffy. Beat in ¼ cup honey and 1 teaspoon of pure vanilla. Note: To make raisin bread, follow the directions (adding raisins, of course) through rolling it up. Then, squeeze the dough to form a 24-inch rope. Cut the rope into three pieces and braid. Place the braid in a greased loaf pan and let it rise 45 minutes or until doubled in bulk. Bake at 350° F for 30 to 40 minutes until golden brown. Pizza Place one dough portion on a greased 15-inch pizza pan and roll it out into a circle. Add sauce, toppings, and cheese. Let it rise about 30 minutes for a thick crust. Bake at 425° F for 10 to 12 minutes or until the edges are lightly brown. Broccoli Braid Place one dough portion on a greased baking sheet and roll it into a 12-inch by 15-inch rectangle. On the longest sides, cut the dough into 1½-inch strips, 3 inches deep (leaving 6 inches in the center). Spread the filling down the center of the dough. To braid, twist a strip of dough, and place it down the middle. Tuck the ends up to form a rim at end of the braid. Brush the dough with an egg wash (beat together 1 egg white and 1 Tbsp. water), and sprinkle with slivered almonds. Bake at 375° F for 25 to 28 minutes or until golden brown. Filling: In a large bowl, combine 2 cups of cooked meat (beef, sausage, chicken, etc.), 1 cup chopped broccoli, ½ cup chopped red bell pepper, 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese, 1 minced garlic clove, ½ cup mayonnaise, 1 teaspoon dried dill weed, and ¼ teaspoon salt.
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Dalton Church Directory
Apostolic
The Bridge, An Apostolic Church 715 College Dr, 30720 706-280-0541
Assembly of God
The Sanctuary 515 Reed Rd NW, 30720 706-270-2088 First Assembly of God 508 Sheridan Ave Dalton, GA 30721 706-226-7743
Baptist
Antioch Baptist Church 1205 Antioch Road, 30720 706-278-1305 Hopewell Baptist Church 3527 Airport Rd, 30721 706-226-5987 Eleventh Avenue Baptist Church 2550 South Dalton Bypass, 30722 706-278-7020 Good Hope Baptist Church 2521 Lake Francis Rd, 30721 706-259-3719 Grove Level Baptist Church 2802 Cleveland Highway, 30721 706-259-8519 Kinsey Drive Baptist Church 2626 Kinsey Dr, 30720 706-277-3505 Whitfield Baptist Church 2134 Dug Gap Rd, 30721 706-278-6776 Harmony Baptist Church 187 Lower Dawnville Rd, 30721 706-226-5521 Eastbrook Baptist Church 204 Hill Rd, 30720 Maple Grove Baptist Church 347 Maple Grove Rd, 30720 706-259-3927 Northwest Georgia Baptist Church 222 North Pentz St, 30720 706-463-3490 Olivia Baptist Church 1817 Guy St, 30720 706-278-3507 Abundant Life Baptist Church 811 J and J, 30721 706-278-5289 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 Cove Baptist Fellowship Church 461 Carbondale Rd SW, 30721 706-277-3484 Dalton Second Baptist Church 502 West Tyler St, 30720 706-278-7422 Deep Spring Baptist Church 1449 Beaverdale Rd NE, 30721
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706-259-3255 Dug Gap Baptist Church 2031 Dug Gap Rd, 30720 Eastside Baptist Church 913 East Morris St, 30721 706-278-8553 First Baptist Church 802 Kenner St, 30721 706-226-9681 First Baptist Church of Dalton 311 North Thronton Ave, 30720 706-278-2911 Good Samaritan Baptist Church 3137 Cleveland Rd, 30721 706-259-7239 Gospelway Baptist Church 336 Jupiter Cir, 30721 706-278-1424 Harvest Baptist Church 3986 Cleveland Hwy, 30721 706-694-8951 Lakeshore Park Baptist Church 12 Crescent St, 30720 706-275-6050 Liberty Baptist Church 506 South Pentz St, 30720 706-226-5535 Liberty Baptist Church 4443 Tibbs Bridge Rd, 37021 706-226-4936 Macedonia Baptist Church 1355 Dawnville Rd NE, 30721 706-259-9220 Maple Grove Baptist Church 347 Maple Grove Rd, 30721 706-483-6300 McFarland Hill Baptist Church 307 Brickyard Rd, 30721 706-277-5521 Mount Rachel Baptist Church 332 Haig Mill Lake Rd, 30720 706-278-5192 Mount Ridge Baptist Church 1401 M L King, Jr. Blvd, 30721 706-278-0335 New Hope Baptist Church 900 Roan St, 30721 706-226-2093 New Life Baptist Church 2620 Old Grade Rd, 30721 Poplar Springs Baptist Church 897 Poplar Springs Rd, 30720 706-259-8727 Salem Baptist Church 1448 Pleasant Grove Dr, 30721 706-259-7045 Shiloh Baptist Church 2014 East Waugh St, 30721 706-226-5981 Temple Baptist Church 2310 South Dixie Rd, 30720 706-226-6785 Unity Baptist Church 1008 Burleyson Rd, 30720 706-226-3026 Valley Baptist Church 2907 Old Rome, 30720
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 1814 City View, 30720 706-226-6686 Crosspointe 2681 Underwood Street 30721 706-278-2649
Community
Rock Bridge Community Church 100 West Gordon St, 30720 Community Fellowship Church 409 North Fredrick St, 30721 706-278-3204
Episcopal
Saint Mark’s Episcopal Church 901 West Emory St, 30720 706-278-8857
Methodist
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 Five Springs UMC 2823 Five Springs Rd, 30720 706-277-3928 Mineral Springs UMC 4079 Airport Road, 30721 706-517-0200 New Haven UMC 4040 South Dixie Highway, 30721 706-217-1879 Pleasant Grove UMC 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 United Methodist Church 1700 Beverly Dr, 30720 706-278-3954 Varnell United Methodist Church 3485 Highway 2 Cohutta, 30710 706-694-8023 Wesley Chapel UMC 808 Jamestown CT, 30721 706-270-2331
Nazarene
First Church of the Nazarene 2325 Chattanooga Rd, 30720 706-278-8428 Grace Church of the Nazarene 1111 Nelson St, 30721 706-278-1171
Non-Denominational
Abundant Life Bible Church 2110 Antioch Rd, 30721 706-270-9733 Church on the Hill 1035 Abutment Rd, 30721 706-278-9208 River of Life Church of Dalton 2919 East Walnut Ave, 30721 706-965-6683 Cornerstone Family Church 1240 Dawnville Rd, 30721 706-259-8509 Good Neighbors Church 910 South Thornton Ave, 30720 706-226-0846 Gospel Light Tabernacle 804 Sheridan Ave, 30721 Saint James Overcoming Church 400 North Fredrick St, 30721 706-278-0319
Pentecostal
True Gospel Pentecostal Church 109 South Henderson St, 30721 706-278-5696
Presbyterian
ChristChurch Presbyterian 510 South Tibbs Rd, 30720 706-226-5437 First Presbyterian Church 1419 Chattanooga Ave, 30720 706.278-8161 Grace Presbyterian Church 2107 Threadmill Rd, 30720 706-226-6344
Seventh Day Adventist
3 Angels Hispanic Seventh Day Adventist Church 701 E Morris St, 30721 706-618-1182 Dalton Hispanic Seventh Day Adventist Church 112 W Long St, 30720 706-275-0523 Seventh Day Adventist Church
300 South Tibbs Rd, 30720 706-226-216
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 Faith Baptist Church 706-695-6866 801 North 5th 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 Grassy Mountain Baptist Church 706-280-5678 3090 Hwy 286 P.O. Box 1233 Chatsworth, GA 30705 US Holly Creek Baptist Church 706-695-8522 422 Holly Creek Chatsworth, GA 30705 US Keith Road Baptist Church 706-695-6441 Keith Road Chatsworth, GA 30705 US Lindsey Memorial Baptist 3503 Lindsey Memorial Rd. Rocky Face, Ga. 30740 706-673-7650 Little Consauga Baptist Church 706-517-5733 1100 Sugar Creek Chatsworth, GA 30705 US Maranatha Baptist Church 706-695-6330 Highway 225 South Chatsworth, GA 30705 US Mount Pisgah Baptist Church 706-517-8944 2309 Old Highway 411 Chatsworth, GA 30705 US Murray Baptist Church
706-695-9712 508 West Peachtree Street Chatsworth, GA 30705 US New Hope Baptist Church 706-517-3089 1273 New Hope Road Chatsworth, GA 30705 US New 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 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 Brown Bridge Road Chatsworth, GA 30705 US Spring Place Baptist Church 706-695-5532 441 Highway 225 South Chatsworth, GA 30705 US Strait Way Baptist Church 706-517-2861 508 West Peachtree Street Chatsworth, GA 30705 US Zion Hill Baptist Church 706-517-5913 Highway 225 North Chatsworth, GA 30705 US
616 Jenkins Road Chatsworth, GA 30705 US
Methodist
Center Valley UMC 706-695-3203 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 Mcgaugheys Chapel UMC 532 Cook Dr 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
Dayspring Church 706-695-7335 Highway 52 Alternate Chatsworth, GA 30705 US Liberty Tabernacle 706-517-3140 2196 Smyrna Church Road
Chatsworth, GA 30705 US Living Word Christian Fellowship 706-695-5005 960 Cherokee Drive Chatsworth, GA 30705 US New Beginnings Ministries 706-695-6067 646 Floodtown Road Chatsworth, GA 30705 US Tabernacle of Praise 706-517-0377 1435 Leonard Bridge Road Chatsworth, GA 30705 US Wings Of Faith Ministries 706-695-1527 1122 North Holly Drive Chatsworth, GA 30705 US
Pentecostal
Victory Tabernacle 706-517-1458 355 Ellijay Street Chatsworth, GA 30705 US
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
Bible
Grace Bible Church 706-517-2179 217 West Fort Street 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 Church of God of Prophecy 706-695-4242 986 Highway 411 South Chatsworth, GA 30705 US Spring Place Church of God 706-695-8000 717 Tibbs Bridge Road Chatsworth, GA 30705 US Timms Chapel Church of God 706-629-4720 7727 Highway 225 South Chatsworth, GA 30755 US
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Gò0dNews for Parents
HELP! Parenting Is Hard
If you always do what you have always done, then you will always get what you’ve always gotten. If you want something new then you have to do something new!
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by Brenda Dedmon
young couple got married and every time she cooked a pot roast, she cut the end off of the roast. Her husband wondered why she did this, so one day he asked her. She replied that her mother always did when she cooked a roast. So on the next visit to her parents he asked her mother why she cut off the end of the roast. She replied, “because my mother always did.” He thought he must be on to something special, so he asked the grandmother. She said, “So it would fit in my pan!” Have you ever found yourself parenting a certain way just because someone else told you what to do or you read it in a book? Although there are many books written about how to be a better parent, all the ideas may not work for your children. They are good guidelines; however, the most important part in parenting is to really know your child. I believe the scripture found in Proverbs 22:6 is a great place to begin learning how to parent your child. I
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would paraphrase this scripture in this manner: “Train up a child according to his individual bent and when he is old he will not depart from it.” You will find even in your own children that the parenting skills have to be different because your children are different. You need to ask God to help you trust yourself, and with God’s guidance, train your children using your own instincts to help them develop and become the person God created them to be. It is important that you really know your children so that you can do what is important for each child. This scripture is a reminder that training a child is not so much a method, but it is about the relationship you build with your child. How can you train your child according to his or her individual bent if you do not know really know your child? One of the most important aspects you need to do for your child is to develop and build a positive self-esteem. To do that, you have to look at what your expectations are for your child? When most parents are asked, “What do you want for your children when they grow up?” the reply most given is, “I want them to do well and be happy.” Is happiness something parents have within their power to give to their children? What is true happiness? One explanation is: “True happiness is not a place of arrival; it is a manner of traveling.” Aristotle the Greek philosopher wrote: “Happiness is being content with self.” So it seems that the best thing you can do for your children during the developmental years is to help them develop a positive self-esteem. Your positive expectations will help them understand how to be successful and achieve what God has created them to be.
Written by Reverend Brenda Dedmon, childcare director at the Children’s Learning Center, First Baptist of Dalton.
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Gò0dNews for Life
Everyday Heroes
The Lord is leading the fight for life at New Hope.
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by Delaney Walker
o you remember your first childhood hero? Chances are they didn’t run around the city fighting crime in tights. Mine was probably a three-way tie between my mom, my dad, and my older brother. Each of them stood taller than giants in my mind. It wasn’t until I got older that man-made heroes entered the mix. More than looking up to the spandex clothed characters with superhuman abilities, I wanted to become the Pink Ranger, Supergirl, and even Spiderman. Unfortunately, my latent abilities, like flying and X-ray vision, never developed. And I know what you’re probably thinking. What about real-life heroes who dedicate their lives to a higher cause like Mother Theresa or Martin Luther King Jr., or a combat veteran? While none of the aforementioned heroes had superpowers, they did live extraordinary lives. The gap between these individuals and me seemed as large as the one between the caped crusaders and me. And yet, I now find myself surrounded by heroes. At New Hope we have the unique opportunity to empower those affected by unplanned pregnancy to make life-affirming decisions by providing help, hope, and accurate information. As a supporter, you are a part of this mission—although, maybe you need some more convincing before you accept your title. First of all, you will probably never refer to yourself as
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a hero, but others will. They will see the impact your work has on a life, a group, a country, a world, and stand back amazed. Chances are you will not notice their regard, because you’ll be focused on your goal—and honestly, what you are doing is not going to feel heroic. Occasionally, humans have the opportunity to perform under extraordinary circumstances, like saving someone from a burning building. Normally, your heroic deed consists of putting one foot in front of the other as you move slowly toward a goal—like putting an end to abortion. Remember: when you face opposition alone, it is easy to feel overwhelmed, defeated. This is why we must remember the good company we keep. First and foremost, the Lord is leading the fight for life at New Hope. As it is written in Proverbs 16:9, “In their hearts humans plan their course, but the Lord establishes their steps” (NIV). He knows our mission and step-by-step He will lead us to our goal. Secondly, He has equipped men and women in this community to be Everyday Heroes. An Everyday Hero is someone who lives a relatively normal life while choosing everyday to champion something greater than themselves, like being a voice for the unborn. New Hope recently celebrated thirty years as a pregnancy help center. Since 1986, we have hosted more than 20,000 client visits. Over 300 clients have made a decision for Christ in the last twenty years, and the birth of approximately 572 New Hope babies have been confirmed since 2005. The work of staff members made the difference. The countless volunteer hours made the difference. The wisdom and guidance of board members made the difference. The generosity of supporters made the difference. Thank you for joining New Hope as we work to save the future, one step at a time. Delaney Walker is the development director at New Hope Pregnancy Care Center. She is an avid fan of reading, exercising, and making silly faces at babies in the grocery store.
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Jarrett’s Business Machines
As technology changes and advancements in how people do business are in transition, the founding principles that started Jarrett’s Business Machines in 1985 have remained the same for the last thirty years.
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by William Jarrett arrett’s Business Machines was founded in downtown Dalton as a typewriter repair company by William Jarrett. Jarrett’s perspective
has been to operate with fairness with his customers and do the very best job possible every time. Being Christian owned, Jarrett realized that he and his employees are not only working for their customers, but more importantly, they are responsible to God to provide quality work. Colossians 3:23 says “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for man” (NIV). When you realize that God is the one who places you in your profession and provides the abilities to accomplish His purpose, you should always work your hardest every day. This principle is still how JBM treats every customer today and how we view our relationship with God. We give our best.
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A Service-Oriented Company
Doing the best for their customers makes JBM
different from many technology companies. We sell Konica Minolta “bizhub” machines, one of the most awarded copiers and printers in the world, and we are a Lenovo sales and warranty center for PCs and servers; however, at our heart, we are a service company. We know that regardless of what products are sold, as long as we stay true to our core principles and with God’s help, we will be successful. Our service is based on three ideas: • Fast • Friendly • Fair Just as it was thirty years ago with typewriters, today when your computer or printer goes down, you
need service, and you need it immediately. Our staff realizes that we have been entrusted with part of the operation of your business. This confidence is of great value to JBM, and we always want to keep it. When one of your devices malfunctions, we view it as our responsibility to get your office back up and working as quickly as possible. While many companies will hire a minimum number of service technicians for their Service Department, we hire more techs than are needed to ensure that we maintain your trust. Not only is being available important, but it is also critical that our technicians know how best to take care of your questions or service your device needs. Our technicians undergo rigorous routine training, and they have an average experience level of more than eighteen years. Not only do we want to get to your location fast, but we also want to take care of any problem the first time, every time.
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Courtesy is a prerequisite at JBM. The complexity
fair every time. Promotions are rarely run because we strive to give the best prices possible. If you buy a device now or six months from now, you can be assured you were treated honestly both times. It’s just how we do business. JBM’s area of coverage has expanded to cover all of Northwest Georgia and part of East Tennessee. In July of 2015, our first remote location opened in Rome, Georgia, and we hope to expand to other areas in the future. In 2016, our Dalton location opened a FedEX
and versatility of the device in your office increases
print-and-ship desk to assist our customers in their
every year. Typewriters have changed to laptops
shipping and printing needs.
and mobile devices, and now there is a high level of
Staying True to Our Heritage
connectivity between them. Often this can leave an office staff feeling overwhelmed. As a service company, we are always ready to assist in training and instruction on how to incorporate these devices in your office and streamline your productivity. We also have a HIPAA compliance team who always stands ready to assist in maintaining government requirements for your office. Many are still unaware of the laws around document management and security. We strive to have the right solutions for your growing office environment. Technology can be very expensive, and it can be challenging to determine exactly what your office needs. We have made it a practice to properly evaluate the needs of every business and size the equipment accordingly. No company wants to feel as though they have purchased too much equipment, or even worse, to not have enough for the job. JBM wants you to be satisfied with your purchase because we are not
The office devices that JBM covers have grown
to include your basic desktop printer to large, format production printers/copiers. Our computer staff can handle any networking or server issue including all installation and repair requests your office may experience. JBM has purposed to continue to grow to meet the needs of all growing businesses, and at the same time, remain true to our company’s principles. We treat all our customers as we would like to be treated and are proud of our local heritage. In order to stand the test of time, quality service and a positive attitude are critical. The North Georgia area has seen some hard times over the years, and JBM strives to do our part to help keep local businesses running at optimum performance. Our faith in God is who we are. Being fast, friendly, and fair is why we are still here today.
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Gò0dNews for Teens
Seven Ways to Step Up
The more of God’s truth you have in your heart, the less room there is for the deception of sin.
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by Jared Waldrop
chool is back in session! Along with hitting the hallways of your school comes the very real pressure of making godly choices every day in an environment that’s not always easy. As a believer, God is calling you to step up and stand out as a follower of Jesus and make a difference on your campus. Here are seven ways you can step up personally and keep your spiritual life in check when the pressure hits. 1. Accept the responsibility. When it comes to committing to a life of purity, make the personal choices to keep that commitment. There are a lot of prayers like this: “Lord, take away this temptation!” The Christian life is a partnership. It’s time to plan not to get in trouble! There’s no easy or cheap way out. You can’t depend on someone else to carry the load of keeping everything legit . . . you have to own it yourself! 2. Small compromises lead to big trouble. Temptation has a snowball effect. Before long, the snowball is bigger than you can manage. Compromise can start with a thought . . . that thought breeds desire . . . desire produces actions . . . continued actions develop lifestyle. Realize this: The best way to live is to live a lifestyle that allows God to disrupt your regular lifestyle. 3. Take out the trash. The mind is the primary battleground. How is your thought life? What are you dwelling on? We are instructed in Philippians 4:8 to think this way: “Whatever things are true, whatever things
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are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy—meditate on these things”(NKJV). Imagine how dirty your house would be if you never took out the trash. In the same way, it’s important that we take out the trash of our mind. In a culture saturated with sin, it’s important to “clean house” and protect our minds—focusing on the right things. 4. Remove the things that make you stumble. Get gut-level honest about your life and take action by knowing where you are weak (recognize), and taking action (remove). There may be places and people who need to be removed from your life. There may be patterns that need to be broken. When you recognize and remove these stumbling blocks, you make it so much easier to win the battle of temptation. 5 Be honest about your influences. We live in a media-driven world where most of those media outlets are saturated with sin. Ask how much of the music, show streaming, web browsing, and TV watching you are doing is glorifying God? If it’s not healthy for you spiritually, it’s time to make a change. 6. Visualize the consequences that come along with temptation. Ask yourself before you get in the middle of a tempting situation: “Is this the wisest choice for me right now?” Usually, if you have to take time to weigh out the consequences, it’s probably already shady. Think . . . What could happen if I go through with this? 7. Prioritize God’s Word. Finally, make Scripture a priority. The Word of God is a lamp to our feet and a light to our path (see Psa. 119:105) If you want to navigate this temptation-laden minefield of life, get in the Word. Use it as a guide to make good choices before temptation hits, and you will find power to help you do the right thing.
Jared Waldrop is married to his wonderful wife Ashley and is Daddy to 4 awesome kids, Ava, Camden, Braylon and Griffin. He is the student pastor at the Westmore Church of God and president of the National Youth Leaders Association (NYLA). Jared and Ashley are passionate about helping students make the connection between real life and real faith. Connect with him on Twitter @jaredwaldrop.
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Gò0dNews for Seniors
It’s all about Loss (Part 3)
Few things are more important than our freedom and self-determination achieved by honest and respectful conversations.
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by Karen Brummer
e’ve recently looked at possible ways to address the loss of seniors’ homes when they need to live in a different version of home, and some ideas for ways to ease the loss of youth. But what about the loss of self-determination and a sense of powerlessness? It appears to be true that many people of advanced age frequently have adult children at least helping them make decisions. That is a necessity for those with any form of dementia. But what of the seniors who remain sharp in their thinking? Have they really lost their selfdetermination? Are they powerless? My sister and I are navigating this tricky road with my mom since the death of my dad in December. Let me share some of our experience. It may strike a familiar chord. We respect our mother as having been a very strong woman throughout our lives. She was a great role model for us¾a sharp, perceptive woman easily in charge of her household¾one who held her own opinions and voiced them. Fast forward to this same woman now in her late eighties. She’s still with it, but she makes various choices that scare us. While our parents were equal partners, it was still a traditional household with more typical male/female roles. They talked over decisions, but our dad still ran the business end of things right up until his death. And he was the family protector . . . her protector.
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Now protecting her is up to us, and it feels like protecting her from herself. “Mom, let us drive you,” we beg. “I don’t need you to drive me, I’ve been driving for 75 years.” (Unspoken: “Yes, but you could see over the wheel then.”) “Mom, you need to drink lots of water to avoid dehydration.” (She doesn’t like drinking, never has.) “Mom, don’t go outside at night to feed the cat, you might fall again.” (That’s been her pattern for decades.) “Mom, please don’t go down in the basement.” (She knows where all of her stuff is, and she wants the freedom to go get it.) “Mom, you need to use the pretty rollator we bought for you to help you walk.” “I don’t need that; I can walk fine,” she says, as she totters down the hallway touching the walls to steady herself. Our current perceptions of her are vastly different than her long held self-perception. And our hovering feels disrespectful to her. The conflict is clear: fear versus freedom, but a suitable resolution hasn’t been so clear. Maybe one answer is ageless: “Do unto others . . . “ (see Matt. 7:12). One thing most of us are forced to accept while raising children is, “Choose our battles.” I believe we need to “limit our limits.” There are few things more important to any of us than freedom and self-determination. Hopefully, honest and respectful conversations will at least allow a caring motivation to be understood.
Karen Brummer is the former community relations liaison at The Terrace at Mountain Creek, where she can show her passion for seniors. She not only educates the public on the many aspects of senior living, but she also has a rich history of face-to-face contact with prospects, residents, and their families. This experience, combined with her real-life role of daughter to parents in their 80s, gives her firsthand understanding of seniors and the challenges they face.
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Gò0dNews for Daily Living
A Snake, a Lie, and Fear Where Fear Originated
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by Alice Abbott
few weeks ago my cousin posted a video on Facebook of a man fishing on a riverbank in his boat. There were a lot of overhanging trees at the edge of the water. When he cast his rod, the hook got hung in one of the branches. He stood up and proceeded to untangle the hook and line, not realizing what he was about to pull back with his hook and line was a snake. The man’s reaction was hilarious as he tried to let go. He finally threw his rod onto the deck of the boat, and the snake fell with it. It took a while for the snake to wriggle off of the boat, but he finally made it. I commented on the post that I did not go fishing, nor would I ever after seeing that post. This made me think about the serpent in the Garden of Eden when Eve was standing in front of the Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil in Genesis 3:1-7. There are two accounts in scripture of an animal talking to a person. This story and one in Numbers 22 where God used a donkey to speak to Balaam to restrain the madness of the prophet. One animal used by Satan, the other one used by God. For now, though, I want to focus on the serpent after seeing this video. In their sinless nature, Adam and Eve had a pure innocence. They did not know the negative human emotions we experience today as a result of their Fall. The one I want to focus on is the emotion of fear. Before this, they did not experience fear for the fact that Eve carried on a conversation with a snake. Let’s bring this into our day and think about the man in the video again. I don’t know about you, but if I come up on a snake anywhere, I am out of there. Good-bye, see you later, I’m gone—no
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ifs, ands, or buts about it. I cannot see myself conversing with a snake. The amazing thing is, she didn’t just have the courage to talk to the serpent, but she even took his advice. Today, we would say, “That is just plain messed up.” I can’t help but wonder after Adam took his bite if he may have asked Eve, “Honey, what were you thinking?” Of course, we know that didn’t happen, but every time I read this story, I gain a new insight or receive a whole new perspective to the story like the video inspired. We do know that after Adam and Eve sinned, they began feeling negative emotions. The first of those were shame and fear, both of which caused them to run and hide from God. Soon after, came not just emotions but also other sins of lying and not accepting responsibility for their wrong doing. Their story teaches us that one sin leads to another, then another, and so on it goes. And it all started with the deceit and lies of a snake. We are warned in scripture in 1 Peter 5:8 “ . . . be sober and vigilant” in order that we can stay on guard of who our real enemy is. He is the serpent in Genesis, to the great red dragon in Revelation, and every evil thing in between. Nothing he has to offer is good. May the Holy Spirit help us serve God with eyes wide open that we may be able to live without fear.
Alice Marie Abbott is a licensed ordained minister with an honorary doctorate of divinity degree through World Christianship Ministries. Also a certified crisis pregnancy counselor through the AACC. She attends church at The Sanctuary.
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It’s a Stand-Off
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he Democrats won’t talk to the Republicans. The Republicans won’t talk to the Democrats. The debate is relegated to sound bites spoken at press conferences without real face-to-face conversation. Our representatives talk at each other—not with each other. Name calling, accusations, and stonewalling ensue. The presidential candidates pronounce that they have all the answers while their political opponents have it all wrong. Subsequently, members feel ignored, constituents are frustrated, and multiplied thousands suffer the consequences. Intrinsically, all of us know there is something wrong with this picture. We ask the obvious question: “Why can’t our government officials just get together, talk it out, and come to some sort of compromise so that we can all move forward?” Though we may respect some for standing on their principles, all of us recognize the problems with this scenario. Yet, a similar scene plays out in multiplied thousands of homes across the country every day. Husbands and wives won’t really listen to each other. Neither party wants to compromise. One person tries to prove he or she is right and prove the other wrong. Both parties begin to talk at each other instead of with each other. Name calling, accusations, and stonewalling ensue. Emotionally, households shut down. Both spouses feel ignored, family members get frustrated, and children, co-workers, and other bystanders are hurt in the process. It has been said that “Marriage is the chief cause of divorce,” but the truth is poor communication skills are what usually lead to problems in a marriage. Without a doubt, there will be times when there are differences of opinion, disagreements, and conflict. But research
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clearly shows that having conflict in marriage is not the problem. How a couple handles conflicts will determine their level of success and marital health. The challenge is we are not born knowing how to communicate successfully. We usually learn these skills by observing our parents. If we did not see them having loving, collaborative, effective communication, there is no reason we should know how to do it ourselves. The good news is that we can learn how to communicate effectively at any stage in life, and it is the best thing you can do for your marriage. A great place to start improving communication in your marriage is with the apostle Paul’s challenge to “Do nothing out of selfish ambition¾but in humility consider others better than yourselves” (Phil. 2:3-4 NIV). This means putting your mate’s needs before your own. It means seeking to understand your spouse before making sure you are heard or understood. One thing is certain: it is impossible to listen and talk at the same time. Listening behind the words and listening for understanding becomes the bedrock of good communication, and it might be that the best way to communicate love, compassion, and grace to your spouse. In fact, theologian and philosopher Paul Tillich once said, “The first duty of love is to listen.” This is why James declared, “Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to become angry” (1:19 NIV). Understanding causes anger to dissipate. Let’s open our ears and our hearts to really listen and understand. Let’s end the stand-off. Maybe our government officials could start there as well.
David Gray is director of retail operations at Pathway Bookstore. He is the father of 4, grandfather of 2 and happily married for 29 years.
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How to Get Fit in Minimum Time
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ong duration exercise can be a waste of your time. It’s true that poor physical fitness is one of the greatest predictors that we can measure for early death, but really effective exercise does not have to take up a lot of your time. The reason for this is that your fitness level, or peak exercise capacity as it is called in research studies, is most impacted by how intensely you exercise—not how long. The Importance of Strength Training The chief bio-marker for health in aging is physical strength. When strength diminishes (or actually is forfeited from lack of use) is when most of the problems with mobility, balance, bone and muscle loss, gait, and the ability to live independently are reduced. The good news is: Over 90 percent of all studies examining the impact of one versus two, three or any number of multiple sets of weight training show that one set carried to the point of fatigue produces about the same results as more sets. Cardiovascular Health Most people choose rhythmic exercises like walking, jogging, biking, and so forth, as their main cardiovascular exercise. But any exercise that can be done continuously for several minutes to thirty minutes or longer can be used to improve circulation, fitness, and will burn excess calories. It also has a positive effect on the immune system and mood. But the good news is: You can access most of the benefits of aerobic exercise in sessions lasting as little as six to twelve minutes! In fact, studies at McMaster University in Canada have shown that three to five
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intervals of hard work for just 3thirty seconds each, with up to a four-minute break in-between produced equal aerobic adaptations and performance benefits as ninty to 120 minute cardio sessions! All of the extra hours of cardio exercise provided no additional advantage as far as fitness was concerned; they merely burned more calories. High Intensity Training The key to these results is not that they worked out less, but that they worked out harder. The harder the muscles work, the greater the benefits—and the shorter the duration of the activity. Walking will produce more benefit than sitting. Jogging will be better than walking. Sprinting is an even stronger stimulus yet. But you can’t sprint for miles! In fact, twenty seconds of maximum effort is about all anyone can do, but you don’t have to sprint outside! A stationary bike or slow weight lifting to fatigue is a lot safer on your joints and will produce all the same benefits of high intensity training. Walking is a wonderful activity and you should do all you can, but no amount of walking will produce the results that short tento-twelve minute routines of very high intensity activity will do to improve fitness, health, and muscular tone. If you would like more information on how to safely maximize your results in minimum time, give us a call at 706278-9355 and ask for Tom. We would be glad to guide you to the most effective training programs for your lifestyle and goals. Thomas Morrison, is the fitness coordinator and a personal trainer at Bradley Wellness Center in Dalton, GA, where he has served for the past 15 years. You can find out more about him and his other writings at www.bradleywell.com.
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EXPECTATION OF THE JOURNEY Awakening a fresh expectation of that wide-eyed dreamer who trusts the One in charge of the journey.
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remember as a young adventurous boy climbing in the car with my dad on Saturday mornings, full of expectation and excitement of what the day held. Sometimes I would know our destination, sometimes not. Looking back, I realize certain aspects of the journey were important to me, and others . . . never crossed my mind. I didn’t care about street names or intersections we would go through. I didn’t worry about road conditions. I never wondered if we had money for gas, if I had the right clothes, or if we would have enough to eat. All I remember thinking was “Me and my dad are going somewhere!” All that mattered was that my dad knew where we were going, and as long as I was with him, all the other detail stuff I would need along the way would be taken care of. Oh the excitement, expectation, and trust of a child! I can think back and see myself standing on the car seat looking out the windows (way before seat belt laws) taking in all the sights, pointing excitedly with yet another explosive “Look daddy! . . . look at that!” He would just chuckle and smile, obviously humored and gratified by the uninhibited imagination of his offspring. I now realize if I had been consumed with detailed maps of every intersection, how far a tank of gas would go, or what we would have to eat on our journey, I would have missed all the wonderful stuff I got to enjoy by just knowing my dad had all the detail stuff taken care of. Suddenly, my thoughts turn
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to my daughter and how it was a normal thing to load my vehicle full of her friends and head off to the lake, skating rink, water park, and so on. It didn’t matter to them where we were going, because they knew who had them. Their expectation and simple trust allowed them to enjoy the journey without a care in the world, because they knew someone else was caring for them. As I revisited these memories, it hit me; “Wow, this is how Papa God meant for it to be when He gave me the right to be His child and call Him ‘Father.’ He never meant for me to lose the little boy inside me, that dreamer kid with the explosive imagination! He never meant for me to spend my days worrying about food or clothes, or if everything would somehow turn out okay. Papa never planned to stop providing any of that for me, and I sure can imagine a huge smile and heavenly chuckle as the little boy in me grabs His hand, tugging on it in confident expectation and excitement, and says, “Where we goin’ today Daddy?” Obviously, I’m not trying to diminish the true responsibilities of mature individuals; yet, at this point, I could spend much time wondering how much wonderful stuff I’ve missed on the journey— all the provision I thought this adult needed to worry, wonder, and work tirelessly for, because somewhere along the way, I took on a burden I wasn’t meant to bear, forgetting just Who it is that I am on this amazing journey with—my Papa. I can truly enjoy the journey . . . because He’s got all the other detail stuff taken care of! Then Jesus called a young child to His side, saying; “Listen: Unless you change your thinking and become teachable with the expectation and wide-eyed wonder of this child, you will never be able to even see the Kingdom, let alone enjoy all that is contained within it” (author’s paraphrase of Matt. 18:2-3). I pray a fresh expectation of that childlike, wideeyed dreamer is released within you too! Dave Carringer is a minister of the Gospel, owner of Abundant Living, and enjoys a wonderful life of marriage and ministry with his beautiful wife Kay.
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was the first of the fifth generation on both sides of my family tree, so I suppose I had lots of grandparents to love me as a small child. Unfortunately, most of them were gone before I could make any memories. My maternal grandmother (Grandma) and my paternal grandmother (Grandmother ) are the exceptions. Though they had little in common besides three granddaughters, Grandma and Grandmother each left indelible marks on my life. Grandma was thirty-six when I was born. My memories of her involve lots of laughter. I remember her stopping at red lights, blowing the horn to get the attention of the driver next to us, and then popping her dentures out. She also taught us how to dip snuff using cocoa and sugar in a snuff jar. I can remember trying to spit it between my fingers just right! We could pretty much do whatever we wanted at Grandma’s house. She would threaten to stripe our legs with the hickory switch, but she never followed through. I don’t remember ever going to church with her, but I do remember Sunday mornings at her house. First, I would smell the coffee and then Gospel music would fill the house. Even now I can hear her singing. She had a beautiful voice, but she wasn’t singing for anybody except the Lord. That was her worship time. Grandma died when I was only nineteen years old, which was way too soon. I wish my children could have known her. My parents divorced when I was seven years old,
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so I don’t have as many childhood memories with Grandmother. My favorite memories of Grandmother were in her kitchen as she was preparing meals. She was a wonderful cook! Her “granny” biscuits would put Cracker Barrel to shame and oh how I loved her chess pies! Just the thought of them makes my mouth water even now. We sat at the dining room table and thanked God before every meal at her house. She was also a beautiful seamstress who made all her own clothes and even the suits my grandfather wore as he preached on Sundays. I remember going to church with them and reminding myself that I had to sit still and be quiet. My mom was fifteen when she married my dad. Grandmother poured her life into my mom’s young life, teaching her to cook, sew, and care for me and my sisters. I think that is probably the most beautiful gift she ever gave me. A drunk driver took the life of my granddaddy and almost took her when I was ten years old. She is ninety-four now, and I visit with her as often as I can, not nearly as often as I wish I could. She is still a strong Christian and prayer warrior. I’m so thankful I still have her with me! I hope that I have enough of each of my grandmothers in me to impact my grandchildren’s lives in the ways they have impacted mine. Then I will have lived my life well. Darlene and John Lofty have been married for 16 years. Together they have 4 grown children and 6 grandchildren. They are members of Salem Baptist Church in Dalton where they work in the youth ministry.
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Helpful Shopping Tips for School Staying calm and treating others the way you want to be treated will eliminate frustration.
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t’s that time again when everybody is rushing to scrounge up the last-minute items that are needed for this upcoming school year. We have all been there when you go out to the local market to only find out that every place in town is out of the very item your child needs. Oh, no! What are we going to do! Then the anxiety comes down and our cheeks turn normal colors again. Finally, we realize that it isn’t the end of the world, just the end of the supply of crayons. I think if we were all honest with each other, no one likes to go shopping for those things period. Honestly, I don’t like going to the store any more than I have to, with the long lines, rude people, and frustrated cashiers. No one likes that. So how do we fix it? I don’t know that we will ever escape those things we face every day at the super market, but I do know that there are ways around having to even leave your house in order to get the things we need. For example, you go the website, www.amazon. com, sign up for a new account,
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Charley Lynn Chase Author Charley Lynn Chase will be presenting five sessions for the Grace Focused Optimism Conference held at Grace Presbyterian Church on October 28-30. Dr. Chase is a Presbyterian minister who serves as chaplain of First Presbyterian Day School in Macon, Georgia. Chase says having a sort of Roadto-Damascus Moment put fire in his message. “For most of my previous ministry, my preaching wasn’t really on fire. It was more like a birthday candle than a nuclear blast. I began to re-explore the New Testament.” “Paul was a great preacher and evangelist after he converted to Christianity. He wrote and preached about what it took to be on fire for Christ. ‘For to me, to live is Christ, and to die is gain,’ Paul wrote in Philippians 1:21 (KJV). Giving myself more fully over to Christ, and dying to my old ways helped me in recent years to experience some of what Paul’s fire must have felt like to him.” “It’s so easy for preachers to lose track of the fire of Jesus in the weekly grind of sermonizing, and just seeing to the institutional life of the church. That spills over to those listening. Uninspired preaching is one reason so many Christians are as bland as hospital food and live lives no more appealing than a steak is to a vegetarian.” Dr. Ronald W. McKinney has been pastor of Kinsey Drive Baptist Church for 26 years. He is seen on the television program, “Majesty” each week on WDNN Channel 10 Mondays at 7:30pm and Tuesdays at 10am. He is editor for the “Sword & Trowel” publication.
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Chase emphasizes the free grace of God and His forgiveness. “In Romans 12, Paul tells Christians, ‘Present your bodies as living sacrifices to God’ (see v. 1). That’s the fire. Notice what he says before this: ‘I appeal to you, brothers and sisters, by the mercies of God.’ That’s the fuel.” Gordon Landreth states: “Dr. Chase drew people to God’s mercy and grace. He delivered the Word, while true and pure, in a message we could identify with and apply to our lives,” “I had the pleasure of hearing Pastor Chase this morning, as he continued his series on “The Fuel and the Fire.” He is a wonderful man and a passionate speaker, intent on communicating the truth to those around him,” remarked Laurel Blount. Dr. Charley Lynn Chase has previously pastored churches in Mississippi, Alabama, and Georgia. He is a graduate of Belhaven University and Reformed Theological Seminary, both in Jackson, Mississippi. His book The Grace Focused Optimist is about learning to live the grace-governed life of optimism about God. All sessions of the Grace Focused Optimist Conference will held at the Grace Presbyterian Church, 2107 Threadmill Road, Dalton, Georgia. Free nursery is available and activities are provided for children 4-6. For more information, please call 706 226 6344. The conference is free to the general public.
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Grace Presbyterian Church
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The Goal of this GFC conference is to equip you to become the Grace Optimist God wants you to be. The conference will follow this map.
Friday, October 28th:
7:00 - 8:30 pm Session One: A. EXPLAINING what a grace focused Optimist is. 1. “In His Adventure”: An overview of Grace Focused Optimism
Saturday, October 29th:
8:30 - 9:00 am Breakfast provided 9:00 - 9:45 am Sessions two: 2 & 3. “Son, Don’t You Know the Meaning of Grace”: Looking at the New Testament’s message that God’s grace is his PAST, PRESENT, and FUTURE commitment to making us perfectly and permanently happy by making us perfectly and permanently like Jesus. 9:45 - 10:00 am Break 10:00 - 10:45 Session three:
Focused Optimist ought to make you determined to become one. C. EMPOWERING you to become a Grace Focused Optimist by showing you how you can. 11:00 - 12:00 am 5. “Yes, You Can: A Million Others Have!” Giving you practical skills for developing the attitude of Grace Focused Optimism. “This is a grace GOOD”: Showing you how to live as a Grace Focused Optimist all day, every day.
Sunday, October 30th:
9:30 - 10:30 am B. ENCOURAGING you to begin living as a Grace Focused Optimist. 4. “Mmm, Mmm, Good”: The benefits of living as a Grace-
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Sixteen Candles, Sixteen Wishes Sixteen wishes to make the world a little sweeter.
by Nicole Wiley
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"Make a Wish!"
he same three words make a reappearance every year on our birthdays, and every year we go through the exact same motions, wishing for either nothing or the first material thing that pops into our brains. This year, I get to blow out sixteen candles and make a wish, but I don’t want that wish to be wasted. This year, that wish will turn into sixteen wishes not only for me, but also for everyone living in this nation and in this world. Those wishes will not only be wishes, but they will also be prayers for this world to become a little sweeter on my sweet sixteen. • • • • • • •
I wish that we would stop fighting hate with hate. I wish that our differences would unite us instead of divide us. I wish that stereotypes would not get in the way of potential relationships. I wish that all grudges would be gone. I wish that we would see the good in people over the bad. I wish that we would help everybody feel like somebody. I wish that respect was expected instead of a rare occurrence.
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I wish for our words to taste with sweetness rather than be sour. I wish that we would strive to become somebody worth knowing. I wish that we could see life for the beautiful thing it is. I wish that even the small things would not be taken for granted. I wish for world love, not just world peace. I wish that our voices would rise above a whisper on worldly issues. I wish that we could learn to act from our hearts over our brains. I wish that our emotions would push us to act instead of pushing us to fear. I pray that God will move in not only this nation, but also in this world to show everyone His grace.
Whether my wishes will come true or not is a question that only time can answer, but the only way they can is if we all remember that love always wins. God is love; therefore, love always wins. Many say that this world is spinning in the wrong direction, but we can turn it around and make it better than it has ever been. This may be a long road, but just like a very close friend once told me, every beautiful thing has a long and rocky beginning. The reasoning behind choosing these sixteen wishes was about wishing for things bigger than myself. All of these wishes are not about me, but about the whole world and every single person in it, which is why it will take every single person to make them come true. Romans 12:9 says, “Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling
to what is good” (NIV).
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Nicole Wiley is a sophomore at Cleveland High School who attends First Baptist Church.
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Happy New Year!
Resolve this new school year to develop deeper relationships by being more devoted, disciplined, and generous.
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By Brian Conn
es, that’s what I said, Happy New Year! For people like me in the field of education, the time of the year when students head back to school is the end of summer vacation and a new start at work with new faces. Many of you know what I mean. After enough time working in a school, the rhythm of our lives begins to fall into that cadence, where we think of the return to school as a milestone as momentous as the turn of the calendar year. So why not think of it as a New Year’s celebration, complete with a fresh start at something—anything, really. When I think of New Year I think of resolutions, a chance to make decisions toward being better versions of ourselves. I know that’s what I’m working on—a list of ways I can resolve in this new school year to be more devoted, disciplined, active, efficient, diligent, attentive, healthy, thankful, and generous. I want to develop good habits and deepen my relationships. The good news for everybody is that this encouragement is meant for everybody, not just people who live their lives along the rhythm of a school calendar. I’m certainly not the first to tell you this, but no one needs an excuse to start a daily devotional routine or get a gym membership or just stop being cranky for no good reason. A milestone moment is not required to make a decision that will improve your life and the lives of those around you. For that matter, one person’s milestone is as good as another’s.
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So I’m just taking an opportunity to encourage you, regardless of your occupation, to spend a few moments to evaluate things and think of something you can do differently starting tomorrow that will make a difference, large or small, in your life. Again, it could be anything. Pick a person every day and pray for him or her. Cut down on something you know would be better off reduced. Start using turn signals. Volunteer some time every week to something you feel strongly toward. Improve your activity level. Read something of quality that challenges you every week. Do just one thing better. Maybe the best habit we can form is the habit of trying continuously to be more like the person we were created to be. I’m sure we will fail at one thing or another, maybe all of it. But staying in a habit of striving, a routine of knowing there is something we can improve about us, physically, mentally, emotionally, or spiritually, is in my opinion far better than losing hope. Perhaps if we give it a try, and lean on God, for whom all things are possible, we can get in the habit of seeing ourselves as works-inprogress. Perhaps every day can be like New Year’s Day, and we can reach a point where improvement is normal, the miraculous is plentiful, and the fruit of our labors glorifies God and blesses those around us. Brian Conn is director of public relations at Lee University. He and his wife Kelly have two children, Lorne and Oliver.
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