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Contents

NOVEMBER 2026

from the Pastor's Desk 06 GoodNews The Power of Gratitude By Dr. Jeff Dabbs

GoodNews for Everyone 08 One Awkward Moment By Hayden Lanier

Money Matters 10 GoodNews The Gift of a Plan: Why Financial Preparation Is an Act of Love By Jamie Peak

GoodNews for Men 12 Check Out God's Benefit Package By Stephen Griggs

for Parents 14 GoodNews Parenting by Heart:

20 for Kids 28 GoodNews Count Your Blessings

Dazzeled and Awed By Jan Merop

By Katie Loveless

for Pet Lovers 18 GoodNews A Few Cats and Lots of Love

for Life 30 GoodNews That Bugs Me!

By Donald Cantrell

By Dr. Rob Debelak

for Families 20 GoodNews Never Out of Reach

for your Taste Buds 32 GoodNews Make-ahead Corn Pudding

By Timothy Tate

Cover Story 24 GoodNews A Reason to Smile: Georgia Family

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GoodNews Poetry 34 When Morning Gilds the Skies A German Hymn

GoodNews for Everyone 36 Why I Love These Lyrics By Sharon Eldridge

for Humor 38 GoodNews Thou Knowest Not What Thou Sayest! By Charles Finney

for Seniors 40 GoodNews Harvest Time

By Dorothy Teague

for Worship 42 GoodNews Living Daily in Awe By Corrie Vallance

Gò0dNews from the Pastor’s Desk

The Power of Gratitude by Dr. Jeff Dabbs

We live in a world that seems wired for complaint. Just spend five minutes scrolling online or listening in on a conversation at the grocery store and you will hear plenty of grumbling about politics, prices, weather, or even sports teams. Negativity spreads quickly, and before long, it steals our joy. The Bible, however, gives a different way of living: gratitude. Far more than a polite “thank you” after a meal or a card in the mail, gratitude is a posture of the heart that reshapes the way we see life. It lifts our eyes from what we lack to the blessings God has already poured into our lives. The apostle Paul put it plainly, “In everything give thanks; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus” (1 Thessalonians 5:18 NASB). Gratitude reframes life. Notice Paul doesn’t say, “Give thanks for everything,” as if we should be thankful for evil or suffering itself. Instead, he says, “in everything, give thanks.” That’s a big difference. Gratitude doesn’t deny the reality of pain or hardship; it chooses to see God’s hand even in the middle of the difficulties. Think about being stuck in traffic. Inevitably one person fumes, honks the horn, and lets anger ruin the day. Another takes the same situation, turns on worship music, thanks God for a reliable car, and prays for the people in the other vehicles. Same traffic jam, very different spirit. Gratitude reframe’s life’s frustrations into opportunities to trust God. Paul wrote in another place: “Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus” (Philippians 4:6-7 NASB). Thanksgiving and anxiety cannot occupy the same heart at the same time. When we practice gratitude, we shift from obsessing over problems to resting in the faithfulness of God. Gratitude doesn’t magically erase our struggles, but it changes how we carry them. It turns our focus from the storm to the Savior. Gratitude isn’t only vertical (toward God); it’s also horizontal (toward others). A thankful spirit 6

strengthens marriages, deepens friendships, and builds community. Saying “thank you” is more than manners — it’s ministry. When Paul wrote to the churches, he often began with words of thanksgiving for them (Romans 1:8, 1 Corinthians 1:4, Philippians 1:3). He understood that gratitude spoken aloud encourages people in ways criticism never can. If you want to brighten someone’s day, tell them how grateful you are for them. Gratitude doesn’t come naturally; it must be practiced. Here are a few simple ways: (1) Keep a gratitude journal. Write down three things each day that you are thankful for. Over time, this rewires your perspective. (2) Speak thanks out loud. Don’t just think it; say it. Expressing thanks to God in prayer and to people in person multiplies joy. (3) Turn complaints into prayers. The next time you start to grumble, stop and reframe it as a prayer of thanks. (4) Anchor your gratitude in Scripture. Read psalms of thanksgiving, such as Psalm 100, regularly to remind yourself of God’s goodness. Gratitude is not just a holiday theme — it’s a lifestyle. It transforms our outlook, strengthens our relationships, and draws us closer to God. And here’s the best part: anyone can start practicing it today. As Colossians 3:15 NASB reminds us: “Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body; and be thankful.” In a world filled with negativity, gratitude is more than polite — it’s powerful!

Dr. Jeff Dabbs is the senior pastor at Spring Creek Baptist Church, Rome, Georgia. He has authored Sunday School material and several books.

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One Awkward Moment by Hayden Lanier

Recently, after church one Sunday night, I ran into a local variety store to purchase some plastic cups for an event at work. As I approached the checkout counter, I noticed that I was the only customer in the store. When I asked the cashier how she was doing, she replied sarcastically that she was “living the dream.” Not knowing how to respond to this break in the usual exchange of pleasantries, I smiled feebly and racked my brain for what to do next. At that moment, I felt compelled to share the gospel with her. I wanted to ask her if there was a way I could pray for her, and hope to start a conversation that way. Instead, I froze, accepted the receipt, said “Have a good night,” and walked out to the parking lot. As I did so, I was kicking myself for not obeying the prompting to attempt a more meaningful exchange. I’m sure that I’m not alone in this experience, and this was far from the first time I have felt led to share Jesus with someone and regretted my inaction. As Christians, we know that we are called to share the gospel. We talk about it, read about it, and preach about it; however, those one-on-one conversations can be difficult to attempt. Maybe we are scared that we will be rejected or made fun of by the person we are sharing with. Perhaps we feel that we don’t know enough and won’t be able to answer the questions they may have. However, whatever excuses we might have, the command to share our faith remains the same. My failure to obey the Great Commission reminds me of when Moses received the call from God to go to Pharaoh and lead His people out of slavery. Moses gave God several excuses, one of which was that he was “not eloquent … but I am slow of speech and of tongue” (Exodus 4:10 ESV). God’s reply was, “Who has made man’s mouth? Who makes him mute, or deaf, 8

or seeing, or blind? Is it not I, the LORD? Now therefore go, and I will be with your mouth and teach you what you shall speak” (Exodus 4:11-12 ESV). What a humbling passage. When we don’t feel adequate, God gives us these assurances: He made our mouths, He goes with us, and He will give us the words. We don’t have to rely on our own strength or knowledge. We don’t have to be talented or charismatic. We simply have to be willing to lay down our pride and obey the God who gave us the gifts of speech, hearing, and sight to use them for His glory and gospel. The Christian band Casting Crowns has a song entitled “One Awkward Moment.” This song speaks about how sharing Jesus can be challenging and creates an awkward moment, but we must look past that and share Him anyway, because “One awkward moment could be the one that saves a life.” Since that encounter, I was convicted of my need to share the Gospel in my everyday, personal life. The Gospel is an urgent message. We don’t know who will accept it or how long they have to respond. Therefore, we must be obedient in sharing when the Lord gives us opportunities. Yes, it is difficult. Yes, it can be awkward. Yes, we may feel inadequate. But we go forth in the power and strength of Christ who promised us, “I am with you always, to the end of the age” (Matthew 28:20 ESV). See www.setyourmindabove.com for more from Hayden Lanier.

Hayden Lanier is a follower of Jesus who is passionate about sharing the good news of the gospel through writing. He graduated from Shorter University in 2025 and now works as an elementary school teacher. To read more of Hayden’s writing, you can go to setyourmindabove.com.

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The Gift of a Plan: Why Financial Preparation Is an Act of Love

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Money Matters Jamie Peak November is a month when many of us pause to count our blessings. We gather around tables with family and friends, reflect on what we are thankful for, and appreciate the people and provisions God has placed in our lives. But gratitude isn't just about appreciating what we have today. Good stewardship also means thoughtfully preparing for tomorrow. When we think about financial planning, it's easy to focus on numbers—investment returns, account balances, Social Security benefits and retirement income. But behind every one of those numbers is something much more important: the people we love. Having a financial plan can be one of the most practical ways we care for them. Proverbs 21:5 tells us, “The plans of the diligent lead surely to abundance.” Planning doesn't mean we believe we can predict or control everything the future may bring. It simply means we are being intentional with what we have been given. For those approaching or already enjoying retirement, that may mean asking some important questions. Will my income last throughout retirement? Have I prepared for rising healthcare or long-term care expenses? Are my beneficiaries up to date? Does my family know where important financial and estate documents are located? If something happened to me tomorrow, would those I love know what to do?

Are there ministries, churches, or charitable organizations we hope to support? What would we like to leave to our children or grandchildren? And perhaps most importantly, what values do we hope to pass along with whatever financial legacy we leave behind? A legacy isn't measured only by the amount of money someone inherits. It can also be found in the example we set—living generously, planning wisely, caring for others and being thankful for what we've been entrusted with. As families gather this Thanksgiving, take time to count your blessings. Enjoy the meal, the laughter and even the chaos that often comes with having everyone under one roof. And somewhere between the turkey and pumpkin pie, remember that preparing for tomorrow can be another way of giving thanks for today. Because ultimately, a good financial plan isn't simply about protecting your money. It's about protecting what your money is meant to accomplish—and the people you love most. *Medicare Annual Enrollment is still going through December 7th. Give our office a call today to review your plan.* Investment advisory products and services made available through Impact Partnership Wealth, LLC (IPW), a Registered Investment Adviser.

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SafeHaven RANCH A Home Where Kids Can Grow And Excel In A Christian Environment.

Jude 1:22

There’s a dusty dirt road off in some fields that looks like

have no place to call home. Safe Haven Ranch is dedicated

any other road of its kind in the South. But, it’s truly not

to demonstrating Christ's love by creating a nurturing

the same. It’s not the length or the condition or the age of

environment for children who have known great

this road that makes the difference, it’s the destination.

suffering. Our mission is to address both the physical and

This road leads to hope. There’s hope along that dusty dirt

spiritual needs of these children, providing them with the

road because Safe Haven Ranch for Boys is waiting at the

tools to overcome emotional and mental health challenges

end of it.

while sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ.

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“We aim to inspire and instill hope in the children

describes the road building, “We are building roads to

we serve, empowering them to grow and heal despite

make room for what God’s got coming. We don’t know

their difficult circumstances. Our organization believes

just who or just when but we know the children are

in building a strong sense of community and providing a

coming. We know God’s got something He’s working on

safe haven for children in need. Through our efforts, we

and we’re making room for it.”

strive to make a positive change in the lives of the children

The Safe Haven Boys Ranch is nestled in the

and families we serve, embodying the love of Christ in all

former Corn family farm. The Corn family never raised

that we do.”

children there. They raised animals and vegetables

Making a Difference

and eventually, they’ve raised hopes. The Corn family bestowed the farm into the care of Jason and Ginger Slaughter of Community Share Ministries who saw a vision for helping boys on a working farm throughout their childhood by providing a caring environment, a sound education both academic and practical, and a sense of true belonging in a community through a family both at home and a welcoming church family. Jason continues, “We have been called by God to take care of the children who have known great suffering and

The Safe Haven Boys Ranch has plans to provide a long-term home to more than 70 children over its course, not including nine children who have already found their forever homes.

What Role Do You Play in Making a Difference? Are you ready to make room, make a way, and make a difference? When you take the journey down the dusty dirt road to Safe Haven Boys Ranch you are immediately impacting children and nurturing not only the lives of these young people but the life of the community as well.

Gò0dNews for Men

Check Out God’s Benefit Package by Stephen Griggs

When we think of a “benefits package,” we usually are talking about our employment situation--health insurance, vacation days and retirement plans. Yet, tucked within the opening verses of Psalm 103, King David gives us a glimpse of a divine benefits package – one that is truly out of this world compared to the one we might have at work. David opens this Psalm not with a plea but with praise. He is doing some “self-talk” to his own soul, and he commands himself to “Bless the Lord, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless His holy name!” (Psalm 103:1 ESV). What would compel this total-hearted worship and praise? Verse 2 answers that question: “Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all His benefits.” Gratitude grows – and explodes into praise and worship – when we remember who God is and all that He has done for us. David then opens up God’s Benefits Package and lists these rich benefits one by one. Forgiveness: The First, Foremost, and Foundational Gift

God leads with grace. “He forgives all my sins…” (Psalm 103:3a NLT). Sin is our greatest problem, separating us from the fullness of God’s presence and peace. God’s forgiveness is graciously granted, not earned. God’s forgiveness is total and complete. He does not just forgive some sins, or the ‘less serious’ sins, but all our sins. This is the starting point of relationship and the foundation upon which all the other benefits rest.

Think of God’s mercy and love being wrapped around us like a royal robe, keeping us safe, warm, protected, and sustained. God’s covenant love and mercy are the core attributes of our King, and He not only shares them with us – He wraps us up in them, so we never have to feel afraid.

Healing: Restoration for Body and Soul

Satisfaction: Lives Filled with Good Things

“Who heals all our diseases” (Psalm 103:3b). While this includes physical healing, its scope reaches further to encompass the deep soul-healing God does with our emotional, spiritual, and mental ailments. While healing may not always come quickly, completely, or in the way we expect, Scripture is clear that God is the Great Physician, tending wounds both seen and unseen. He is Jehovah Rapha, the God who heals.

“Who satisfies you with good things…” (Psalm 103:5a). God does not give us trinkets of little lasting value. He gives us lasting goodness, joy, purpose, and peace. Like a banquet for the heart, mind, and soul, He nourishes us with abundant provisions so that we can lead a life without lack (Psalm 23:1).

Redemption: Rescue from Destruction

“…so that your youth is renewed like the eagles” (Psalm 103:5b). God doesn’t just sustain us, He revitalizes us. God’s Spirit gives us daily renewal, strength, and the ability to soar above life’s storms. “Therefore, we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day” (2 Corinthians 4:16 NIV).

“He redeems me from the pit/death… ” (Psalm 103:4a). God ‘buys us back’ by rescuing us from despair, hopelessness, and death – a life apart from Him that leads to loss. God is the lifter of heads and the restorer of hope. Redemption is not only about rescue but about restoration. He sets our feet on solid ground, giving us new purpose and direction. Crowning: With Steadfast Love and Mercy (103:4b) God’s unchanging love encircles us like a crown bestowed by our King signifying we are a part of royalty as children of the King. 12

Renewal: Spiritual Energy to Soar

God’s Benefits Package – freely given, deeply satisfying, and eternally secure.

Steve Griggs is Teaching Minister, Central Church of Christ, Dalton, GA.

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Parenting by Heart: Dazzled and Awed by Jan Merop

Some of my fondest memories of parenting are of watching the world through the eyes of my children. Snow fell ferociously outside. Even the streetlights were shadowed by the storm. Then suddenly, many bright lights illuminated the darkness. Sparkling reflections from the snow responded like jewels once hidden and now revealed. A night crew had come to remove the snow. Like my son’s miniature construction crew—which he would set up in imaginary situations in our living room—they came to life. I couldn’t keep this to myself. So I awoke my young son and had him come to the big picture window, where we watched the scene unfold two stories down and half a block up our hill. But actually, my greatest enjoyment was in watching his expressions. It doesn’t take much to dazzle children. They respond with amazement over a tiny ant crawling on the ground, or a lizard escaping every attempt to be caught. Well, actually, it does take much to dazzle children because the Bible tells us the ant is a creature we’d do well to learn from. “Go to the ant, you sluggard,” says Proverbs 6:6 NKJV. “Consider her ways and be wise, which, having no captain, overseer or ruler, provides her supplies in the summer, and gathers her food in the harvest.” Children have in them the heart to be dazzled and awed. This uniquely human trait prepares us to worship our Creator God and Savior. That’s why a little ant is “much” in the way of “dazzle” because God is the designer. When we can point to an ant carrying food, a lizard defying capture, or more majestic sights like the ocean crashing on 14

shore or the mountains silently exuding strength, we have an opportunity to introduce our children to the One who has put the capacity of dazzling awe within them. Not for the purpose of appreciating the creation only, but for the purpose of directing their thoughts to God, who is more majestic and beyond imagination than any of his creations. We were children once. We, too, were delighted by blowing on dandelion dust and watching it take flight. We were overwhelmed by seeing the creatures in the zoo or watching birds come to our backyard feeders. But somewhere along the way we may have let the wonder die—losing sight of the Creator behind the creature. As parents, we can show our children that the creation aches with the telling of its wonderful Creator. We can help them discover Him so that they can be dazzled by His love, power, strength, and creative power. And, most importantly, we can guide them to choosing to have a relationship and know the One who created them and who is beyond description. If we don’t teach our children to be dazzled by God, they will find another object of worship because worship is inherent in our beings. Let’s help our children learn to meditate on the glorious splendor of God’s majesty and on His wondrous works as we read about in Psalm 145, developing thankful hearts. But first, let’s wake up to the brilliance ourselves so we can revel in the reflection in our children’s eyes. Jan has been writing her weekly column, Pause…and Consider, for 37 years, encouraging readers in their Christian walk. She and her husband Ken reside in Cleveland where they enjoy Bible study, ministry, hospitality, and the great outdoors. Three married sons, five grandchildren, and 2 great grandchildren are their joy. They belong to The Church at Grace Point.

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East Rome Baptist Church 601 Cedar Ave Rome, Ga 30161 706-234-8553 East View Baptist Church 901 Kingston Ave Rome, Ga 30161 706-291-8250 Eden Valley Baptist Church 348 Eden Valley Rd Rome, Ga 30161 770-608-8168 Emmanuel Baptist Church 1414 Old Dalton Rd Rome, Ga 30165 706-232-3939 Enon Baptist Church 3105 Turkey Mountain Rome, Ga 30161 706-295-5052 Fairview Baptist Church 2348 Old Cedartown Hwy SE Lindale, Ga 30147 Fellowship Rome Baptist Church 314 Burnett Ferry Rd Rome, Ga 30165 706-234-9416 First Baptist Church 100 E 4th Ave Rome, Ga 30161 706-291-6850 Flatrock Baptist Church 848 Cunningham Rd SW Rome, Ga 30161 706-234-9976 Flint Hill Baptist Church 3578 Wax Rd SE, Aragon, GA 30104 706-232-8121 Friendship Baptist Church 2283 Calhoun Rd NE Rome, Ga 30161 706-295-4803 Garden Lakes Baptist Church 2200 Redmond Cir Rome, Ga 30165 706-234-6615 Greater Mount Calvary Baptist 445 East 14th St Rome, Ga 30161 706-234-5047 Hill Crest Baptist Church 2202 N Broad St Rome, Ga 30161 706-291-8806 Hollywood Baptist Church 112 Lombardy Way Rome, Ga 30161 706-234-6642 In Focus Baptist Church 12 N Hughes Rome, Ga 30165 706-234-8963 Lakeview Baptist Church 80 Salem Dr Rome, Ga 30165 706-235-2149 Lovejoy Baptist Church 436 Branham Ave Rome, Ga 30171 706-232-1917 McFall Baptist Church 3011 Rockmart Rd SE Rome, Ga 30161 706-235-5673 Mount Alto Church 1915 Huffaker Rd NW Rome, Ga 30165 706-232-6222 Mount Carmel Baptist Church E 20th St Rome, Ga 30161 706-232-8777 Mount Olive Baptist Church 17 E Pennington

Rome, Ga 30161 706-234-6413 New Antioch Baptist Church 4553 Calhoun Rd NE Rome, Ga 30161 706-295-2248 New Bethel Baptist Church Weathington Dr Rome, Ga 30161 706, 291-8939 New Canaan Baptist Church 3 Excelsior St Rome, Ga 30165 706-291-1984 New Hope Baptist Church Hwy 156 Rome, Ga 706-235-0250 New Hope Baptist Church 399 Moran Lake Rd Rome, Ga 30161 706-290-0507 North Broad Baptist Church 1309 N Broad St Rome, Ga 30161 706-295-2100 Northwood Missionary Baptist 4076 Calhoun Rd NE Rome, Ga 30161 Park Ave Baptist Church 531 Park Ave SE Lindale, GA 30147 Parkview Baptist Church 4 Wesley Drive Rome, Ga 30165 706-232-4431 PisGah Baptist Church Alabama Rd Rome, Ga 30161 706-232-4431 Pleasant Hope Baptist Church 5935 Rockmart Road SE Silver Creek, Ga 706-235-2800 Pleasant Grove Baptist Church 500 N Division St Rome, Ga 30165 706-235-0731 Pleasant Valley North Baptist 735 Old Summerville Road NW Rome, GA 30165 706-232-6426 Pleasant Valley South Baptist 702 Pleasant Valley Rd SE Silver Creek, Ga 30173 706-234-1841 Providence Baptist Church 17 Burnett Ferry Road SW Rome, Ga 30165 706-291-0689 Riverside Baptist Church 48 Ash Street Rome, Ga 30161 706-291-8114 State Line Baptist Church 8536 Black Bluff Road Cave Spring, Ga 30124 678-988-0339 Saint Paul Baptist Church Pleasant Valley Rd Rome, Ga 30161 706-235-5037 Second Avenue Baptist 823 E 2nd Ave Rome, Ga 30161 706-232-3663 Shannon First Baptist Church 400 Fourth Street, PO Box 997, Shannon, GA 30172 Sherwood Forest Baptist Church 1 Goodman Rd Rome, Ga 30161 706-291-6174 Shorter Avenue Baptist Church

1410 Shorter Ave Rome, Ga 30165 706-234-8266 South Broad Baptist Church 508 South Broad St Rome, Ga 30161 Spring Creek Baptist Church 2636 Chulio Rd SE Rome, Ga 30161 706-234-1220 Springfield Baptist Church 113 Smith St Rome, Ga 30161 706-295-7217 Thankful Baptist Church 935 Spider Webb Dr Rome, Ga 30161 706-291-8132 Three Rivers Church 2960 New Calhoun Highway NE Rome, Ga 706-766-0942 Trinity Baptist Church 1728 Calhoun Rd NE Rome, Ga 30161 706-295-3368 Turner Chapel Baptist Church 756 Turner Chapel Rd Rome, Ga 30161 706-235-8682 Unity Baptist Church 2261 Pleasant Valley Rd Rome, Ga 30161 706-232-2184 West End Baptist Church 107 Mississippi Dr Rome, Ga 30165 706-235-1971 West Rome Baptist Church 914 Shorter Ave Rome, Ga 30165 706-232-9722 Wilkerson Road Baptist Church Wilkerson Rd Rome, Ga 30161 Woodlawn Baptist Church 1649 Cartersville Hwy SE Rome, Ga 30161 706-232-4171 Word & Way Baptist Church New Rocketmart Rd Rome, Ga 30161 706-234-8729

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Saint Mary Catholic Church 911 N Broad St Rome, Ga 30161 706-295-7014 Christian & Missionary Alliance

Missionary Alliance 306 Coker Dr Rome, Ga 20165 706-235-9190

Church of Christ

108 E Callahan St Rome, Ga 30161 706-291-0675 Lindale Church of Christ 3035 Maple Road Lindale, Ga 30147 706-234-3027 Oak Hill Church of Christ 1500 Martha Berry Hwy Rome, Ga 20165 706-291-0351 Rome Church of Christ 121 Primrose Road Rome, Ga 30161 706-234-4444

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Church of God Armuchee Church of God 4974 Martha Berry Hwy Rome, Ga 30165 706-232-4414 Church of God of Prophecy 94 Huffaker Rd. Rome, GA 30165 706-528-4225 Lindale Church of God 585 Park Ave Lindale, Ga 30147 706-232-5676 New Life Church of God 210 E 18th St Rome, Ga 30161 706-232-0704 New Hope Overcoming Church of God 200 Nixon Ave Rome, Ga 30161 706-234-4695 North Rome Church of God 1929 N Broad St Rome, Ga 30161 706-291-6687 Rome AOH Church of God 504 Decatur St Rome, Ga 30165 706-295-2999 West Rome Church of God UA 2827 Alabama Hwy Rome, Ga 30165 706-880-6895

Church of God in Christ

Great Joy Church of God in Christ 60 Shorter Industrial Blvd Rome, Ga 30161 706-766-6148

Disciples of Christ

First Christian Church 209 E. Second Ave, Rome, Ga 30161

Episcopal

Saint Peter’s Episcopal Church 101 E 4th Ave Rome, Ga 30161 706-291-9111

Foursquare

Rome Foursquare Church 308 Reservoir St NE Rome, Ga 30161

Full Gospel

Christ Gospel Church 619 Chulio Rd SE Rome, Ga 30161 706-234-7744

Independent Bible

Grace Bible Church 614 Dalton Rd NE Rome, Ga 30165

Interdenominational

Cornerstone Church 324 Mathis Dr Rome, Ga 30165

Ministerios El Vino Nuevo 4216 Alabama Hwy NW Rome, Ga 30165 706-291-0500 Renovation Church 13 Redmond Ct. Rome, Ga 30165 706-314-9084

Lutheran Holy Trinity Lutheran Church 3000 Garden Lakes Blvd Rome, Ga 30165 706-232-7257

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Beech Creek Methodist 2972 Alabama Hwy, Rome, Ga 30165 706-506-8980 GracePoint Rome 43 Chateau Court Rome, Ga 30161 Holsey Sinai CME Church 1233 Martin L King Rome, Ga 30161 706-295-7265 Lindsay Chapel UMC 9 College Park Dr SW Rome, Ga 30161 Metropolitan UMC 700 Broad St Rome, Ga 30161 706-291-8660 Mt Pleasant Church 4782 Alabama Hwy Rome, Ga 30165 706-232-4350 New Bethel Methodist Church Reeceburg Rd Rome, Ga 30161 706-235-9700 Oostanaula UMC 74 Battey Farm Rd Rome, Ga 30161 706-292-0084 Rome First UMC 202 E 3rd Ave Rome, Ga 30161 706-291-8590 Rush Chapel UMC 1225 Rush Chapel Rd Rome, Ga 30161 706-291-7986 Scott Chapel UMC 3 Chambers St NE Rome, Ga 30161 Second Avenue UMC 801 E Second Ave SW Rome, GA 30161 Silver Creek UMC 36 Reeceburg Rd SE Silver Creek, GA 30173 706-234-2518 Trinity By The River, Global Methodist 606 Turner McCall Blvd SW Rome, Ga 30165 706-291-0033 Wesley Chapel UMC 9 College Park Dr SW Rome, Ga 30161

West Rome UMC 1003 Shorter Ave PO Box 2247 Rome, GA 30164 706-234-6214

Messianic

Congregation Hallelu HaShem 1869 Floyd Springs Rd NE, Armuchee, GA 3105 706-936-6711

Nazarene

Rome First Church of the Nazarene 20 Glenda Dr Rome, Ga 30165 706-234-5023

Non-Denominational

Access Church 1905 Calhoun Rd Rome, Ga 30161 705-584-7497 Christian Church at Rome 2417 Shorter Ave Rome, GA 30165 706-235-0501 Glorious New Jerusalem Church 537 W 12th St Rome, Ga 30165 706-295-2045 Glory Tabernacle Church 300 Watson St Rome, Ga 30165 706-235-0888 Gospel Harvester Church 1246 Cartersville Hwy SE Rome, Ga 30161 706-290-9858 Greater Refuge Ministries 1604 North Broad St Rome, GA 30161 706-622-2448 Legacy Church 524 Avenue A SW Rome, GA 30165 LIFE Church of Rome 19 John Davenport Drive Rome GA 30165 706-728-3166 Lighthouse Church of Rome Lighthouse Dr SE Rome, Ga 30161 706-291-0864 New and Living Way Bible Church 59 Dykes Creek Rd Rome, Ga 30161 706-233-9200 Northside Church 75 N. Floyd Park Rd. Rome, Ga 30165 706-233-9896 Rally Up International Ministries 2460 Shorter Avenue Rome, Ga 30165 706-235-8561 Shannon Community Church 600 First Street Shannon, GA 30172 706-491-7112 Solid Holy Rock Deliverance Tabernacle 700 Kingston Ave

Rome, Ga 30161 706-291-8948 The Church at Rome 1649 Cartersville Hwy SE Rome, Ga 30161 706-346-2733 Trinity United Christian Church 6 Deer Run Trail Rome, Ga 30165 706-204-8270 We The Church 1818 Kingston Hwy Rome, Ga 30161 Wilderness Church Rome 2730 Martha Berry Highway NE Rome, Ga 30165 706-237-6395 Words of Faith Tabernacle 3134 Rockmart Rd Rome, Ga 30161 706-314-9158

Orthodox

All Saints Church 615 Cleveland Ave Rome, Ga 30165 706-378-4474

Pentecostal

Cannon Temple Holiness Church 308 Porter St Rome, Ga 20161 706-233-9001 Christ Temple Holiness Church 1321 Martin L King Rome, Ga 30161 706-235-3787 Victory Temple Of Joy 118 Williamson St. Rome, Ga 30165 706-766-3865

Presbyterian

First Presbyterian Church EPC 101 E 3rd Ave Rome, Ga 30161 706-291-6033 Seven Hills Fellowship 530 Broad Street Rome, GA 30161 706-530-1630 Silver Creek Presbyterian Church 6 Old Rockmart Road Silver Creek, Ga 30173 706-234-6862 Westminster Presbyterian Church 1941 Shorter Ave Rome, Ga 30165 706-235-8561

Seventh-Day Adventist

Rome Bethany Seventh-Day Adventist Church 307 E 14th St SW Rome, Ga 30161 706-292-0067 Seventh-Day Adventist Church 2526 Cedartown Hwy SW Rome, Ga 30161 706-234-4117

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5506 GA-100 Cave Spring, GA 30124 706-777-8566

5630 Fosters Mill Rd SW Cave Spring, GA 30124 706-844-7723

6 Rehoboth Rd SW Cave Spring, GA 30124 706-777-3313 4 Old Cedartown Rd. Cave Spring, GA 30124 706-777-3566

Cave Spring UMC

30 Alabama Street Cave Spring, GA 30124 706-777-8624

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A Few Cats and a Lot of Love by Pastor Donald Cantrell

There are moments in life when you think you are making a simple decision, only to discover later that the decision has quietly taken over the entire household. That is exactly what happened the weekend my wife and I decided our family needed a cat. We searched here and there, but none seemed quite right. Then one trip to Chattanooga changed everything. There we found a beautiful Russian Blue named Jelly Bean. He looked elegant, refined, and slightly judgmental, which I have since learned are standard features for most cats. We brought Jelly Bean home and for a brief shining moment everything seemed wonderful. Then we left for a weekend trip. When we returned, Jelly Bean had apparently spent those days studying the Old Testament, particularly the parts about wrath and judgment. One afternoon my wife called me and whispered, “This cat is mad and I have locked myself in the closet.” That was the day we realized Jelly Bean loved freedom more than family. Soon afterward he returned to where we found him. Our search continued and this time it took us to Cleveland. That is where we met Gizmo. Now Gizmo actually liked us, which was a refreshing change. However, he expressed affection through what I call love bites. Proverbs says, “A faithful friend wounds in love,” but I am fairly certain Solomon never owned a Russian Blue.

Eventually I convinced my wife that two cats could not possibly be more work than one. That was my first mistake. Soon we brought home Ziggy, another tiny Russian Blue who could hide under the couch so completely that you might think he had ascended like Elijah in a whirlwind. Two cats, as it turns out, require double the patience and about three times the cat food. Yet they slowly worked their way into our hearts. Then along came a little feral tabby that adopted my granddaughter Kinsley. My wife announced with great authority that the Cantrell family would absolutely not be getting another cat. That declaration lasted until the tabby was fed, petted, and named Tatar Tot. Just like that, we had three. If a dog could text you, it would send messages every five minutes. If a cat could text you, it would simply leave you on read. Dogs think they are part of the family. Cats believe they are running the operation.

Each of our cats is wonderfully different. Gizmo will meow like a preacher with a microphone. Ziggy and Tatar Tot prefer the silent treatment, walking around with meaningful glances that say, “You should already know what I want.” Cats take time to trust you, but once they do, they stay close. As I write these words, Ziggy is beside me. He is now 18 pounds. Gizmo is in the other chair, and Tatar Tot is stretched out in the recliner. I suppose there is a small sermon in all of this. God made every creature with its own nature, yet each one has a place in the home He provides. And sometimes, if you open your door and your heart, a few unexpected blessings may wander in and stay awhile.

Donald Cantrell is a lifelong native of Murray county and has been pastoring and preaching since 1980. He has had the honor of publishing over thirty books and his sermon material is sold all over the world by various online companies. If you visit his house any weekend in the fall you will find them watching the “Florida Gators or the New England Patriots… Chomp Chomp.”

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Never Out of Reach by Timothy Tate

Psalm 69 NKJV begins to read in verse 1, “Save me, O God! For the waters have come up to my neck.” This urgent plea for help in trouble, as I continued to read through verse 15, reassured me once again. I had been reading my Bible daily since the week before Christmas according to a structured reading program. Today, March 6th, happened to be the day my eyes and heart fell upon this portion of scripture. It was on this day, March 6th, thirteen years earlier, that my brother Stephen, age 60, and my Uncle Walter, age 80, were lost at sea. Their fishing trawler went down in rough seas about 17 miles off the coast of Maryland. There was a third man on the boat who was able to get into a survival suit, and four hours later, be rescued by the U.S. Coast Guard. He reported that the boat was swamped by a 25-30 foot rogue wave, violently tearing apart the wooden vessel. He was thrown onto the back deck, suffering a sprained shoulder, bruised face, and blackened eyes. The U.S. Coast Guard searched the cold Atlantic seas for 72 hours before giving up on finding my brother and uncle. I wondered if my brother and uncle had time to call out to God. I didn’t want them to suffer any more than the circumstances sadly required, but God is most compassionate in providing an unspeakable peace that surpasses all understanding, even unto death. About a week later, our family and friends gathered at my brother’s small country church in eastern North Carolina for the memorial service. I grew up there and fished

commercially as well for 16 years, traveling far away to distant waters. This was our family’s heritage. I was no stranger to the pathos that accompanies such tragic events, having survived two boat sinkings myself. We had lost three other family members to the sea over the years. My wife and I made the 10 hour journey from our home in Tennessee, where we have resided for 41 years. This was not the sort of family reunion one would want, but isn’t that too often the case? We travel miles to say goodbye to our loved ones, but do little to say hello while they’re still with us. Since I left home and fishing for good in 1984, I sometimes thought of the hardship my brother Stephen endured, but he loved commercial fishing. He lived a sort of wide-open life, which is often the way of one who spends so much time at sea. It seemed like you had to make up for lost time when you had a few days on land. I needed reassurance of my brother. Regretfully, we seldom talked during those many years apart, but most positively, God answers prayer! My first cousin Kim pulled me aside at the memorial service and told me that over the last three months of Stephen’s life, when he wasn’t at sea, he was at church every Sunday and had spent much time at the altar. I knew in that moment as we hugged, that Kim felt the same warm assurance that I did; the same reassurance that I felt today as I read Psalm 69:1-15. We are also exhorted in 2 Corinthians 6:2 NKJV, “Behold, now is the accepted time; now is the day of salvation.” Don’t wait!

Timothy Tate is a Lee University alumnus of 1990. He and his wife, Lisa, and family have lived in Cleveland, TN, since 1985. Tim is a retired postal carrier/commercial fisherman and enjoys writing memoirs and poetry.

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PSALMS 69:1-15 NKJV 1] Save me, O God! For the waters have come up to my neck. 2] I sink in deep mire, Where there is no standing; I have come into deep waters, Where the floods overflow me. 3] I am weary with my crying; My throat is dry; My eyes fail while I wait for my God. 4] Those who hate me without a cause Are more than the hairs of my head; They are mighty who would destroy me, Being my enemies wrongfully; Though I have stolen nothing, I still must restore it. 5] O God, You know my foolishness; And my sins are not hidden from You. 6] Let not those who wait for You, O Lord God of hosts, be ashamed because of me; Let not those who seek You be confounded because of me, O God of Israel. 7] Because for Your sake I have borne reproach; Shame has covered my face. 8] I have become a stranger to my brothers, And an alien to my mother’s children; 9] Because zeal for Your house has eaten me up, And the reproaches of those who reproach You have fallen on me. 10] When I wept and chastened my soul with fasting, That became my reproach. 11] I also [e]made sackcloth my garment; I became a byword to them. 12] Those who sit in the gate speak against me, And I am the song of the drunkards. 13] But as for me, my prayer is to You, O Lord, in the acceptable time; O God, in the multitude of Your mercy, Hear me in the truth of Your salvation. 14] Deliver me out of the mire, And let me not sink; Let me be delivered from those who hate me, And out of the deep waters. 15] Let not the floodwater overflow me, Nor let the deep swallow me up; And let not the pit shut its mouth on me.

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hether you want to maintain your smile, improve your smile, or need a team to partner with you on your journey to oral health, Dr. Tidwell and the team at Georgia Family Dental & Facial Aesthetics welcome you. A healthy smile can change more than the way someone looks; it can make eating and speaking more comfortable and can give you the confidence to smile again. They take an individualized approach to help you achieve your goals and structure their schedule in a way that allows one-on-one time with patients and to learn your dental care goals. Georgia Family Dental has a team of doctors with local roots and a commitment to the community, and in most cases, they are able to deliver all of your treatment needs within their dental team, versus having to refer you to an outside provider. From routine cleanings and preventive care to dental implants, same day crowns, cosmetic dentistry, SureSmile® clear aligner orthodontics, and limited med spa services, Dr. Tidwell and her team offer comprehensive care in a warm, welcoming environment. This team provides care for patients of all ages! From young children to older adults, the team provides personalized care for patients at every stage of life, creating a comfortable experience from the moment you arrive. They are committed to making sure you and your family feel like part of their dental family. 24

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Count Your Blessings by Katie Loveless

Have you ever heard the expression “attitude is everything?” Attitude really is important. The Bible says so in Proverbs 23:7 where we gain the phrase adapted from the KJV, “As a man thinks in his heart, so is he.” We can believe the Bible. It tells us what is true about God and ourselves. Here the Bible tells us that the way we think will shape who we become and what we do. In other words, our thinking steers the direction of our hearts. My middle son, Sawyer, came into my room with a Scholastic book. The book is written about different types of animal feet and has a very interesting cover of a boy with aardvark feet. Sawyer cannot

yet read at 4 years old. He made an assumption about truth based on what he saw on the cover. He pointed at the animal feet, the boy on the cover, and the aardvark. He assumed the boy turned into an aardvark by touching the animal’s feet. That is not at all what the book says.

My prayer for you as you take time to do this is for you to ask God to help you unearth truth. I pray you will dig into God’s Word. I challenge you to learn from the Bible and its teachings so you can read for yourself what is true about God and you.

The book actually presents interesting facts about animal feet and stirs your imagination to think about what it would be like to have animal feet. In the case of the boy with the aardvark feet, he could quickly unearth buried treasure. However, we don’t need animal feet to uncover treasure. We can find it in our hearts by letting Jesus in. We can even find it in our own backyard by taking time to count our blessings.

Finding the truth is as simple as 1, 2, 3. If you are ready for adventure, take the 1, 2, 3 challenge below.

Katie Loveless is a social worker, wife, and mother of five boys. She is a student of grace who enjoys writing, gardening, and empowering others to pursue stability.

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Challenge 2

Explore in your yard, at a park, or help a grownup tend to a houseplant. As you do, take note of the shapes and edges of the foliage around you.

Find a verse in the Bible that mentions counting, thankfulness, or discovery. What treasure did you find? What is the truth you found and want to keep?

Is it round like a circle or does it have points? Talk about it as you think about yourself, God, and the truth. As you notice round or circular things, can you think of anything that surrounds you like a circle? Consider a house, blanket, or chairs around a table. How do those things form a circle and bring protection or comfort? As you notice points, consider the direction they point to and how many points there are. Talk about relationships and resources that point us to the truth. Count your blessings for every point. For a leaf with three points, identify three things you are grateful for. For a leaf with five points, name five things you like. For a fun family challenge, find a pine cone and try to count all the points. As a family, name a blessing for every point on the pine cone.

Challenge 3 Keep it in your heart. Pray about a person or thing you counted as a blessing. Make this month one where you ask God to bless and protect someone or something you discovered is a blessing in your life. Partner with a grownup to help you pray or to talk about what God has put on your heart in prayer. Consider whether God is prompting you to serve with an act of kindness to keep the blessings coming.

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"The Preaching of John the Baptist" by Bartholomeus Breenbergh

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He did not speak from a seat of imperial authority, nor was he aligned with the religious aristocracy (Luke 3:1-2). Undaunted by worldly power and corrupt belief systems, Zechariah’s son came from a home committed to holiness and reverence for the Spirit (Luke 1:5-80).

Ezekiel ate a scroll, describing the pleasant taste of honey (Ezekiel 3). The recipient of Revelation likewise ingested a book, sweet to the taste but later bitter (Revelation 10:9). Between these two prophetic testimonies, John the Baptist ate locusts and wild honey (Mark 1:6).

The Baptizer’s unconventional ministry drew consciousstricken listeners and head-strong skeptics to the wilderness. His uncommon garb and unusual diet still raise eyebrows! A unique forerunner of the Messiah, his words held out hope and heroically confronted sin.His ministry setting, odd attire, peculiar cuisine, and pointed message shaped John as God’s representative for challenging society’s embedded sinfulness.

The lyrics of Psalm 19:6 cite the sweetness of God’s Law; insects were another matter. Locusts were acceptable fare per the Law (Leviticus 11:22). However, Moses warned a plague of locusts was punishment for neglecting/dishonoring God’s Word (Deuteronomy 28:38,42). Joel’s mention of locusts drew on this severity of covenant violation when calling for prayer and spiritual reform (1:4).

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If ‘you are what you eat,’ John consumed what consumed him. Like ‘talking with a full mouth,’ his diet of honey and locusts spoke volumes. What he (symbolically) put in his mouth is what came out in a message of hope and judgment. iApostasy bugged this Judean preacher.

John preached in the untamed wilderness, warning of impending judgment from an inconvenient place. The crooked, uneven terrain off the mainstream path depicted the need to equalize spaces of disparity (Isaiah 40:3-5 and Luke 3:5-6). Away from town centers, the arid Judean landscape recasts the memory of Sinai, the ancestral wilderness of encounter, where Israel first washed in preparation to meet God (Exodus 19:10). John readied his audience, baptizing them in a barren place. He preached repentance and God made the desert fruitful (Isaiah 35:1). In the wilderness multitudes found remedy or heard judgment for their spiritual uncleanness (Matthew 3:1-12). Dress John’s wardrobe was a critical fashion statement. Astute observers would recognize the wilderness prophet Elijah had once exposed the Northern Kingdom’s covenantal failure clad in similar garb. Attired in animal skins and a leather belt (2 Kings 1:8), Elijah opposed King Ahab and dismantled Queen Jezebel’s false religious system, challenging a formidable number of its religious representatives (1 Kings 18). Malachi predicted a return of this prophet (Malachi 4:5), and John did not disappoint. The desert-dwelling Baptizer arrived in camel’s hair and a leather waistband (Mark 1:6); he confronted brazen leaders for their illicit lifestyle (Luke 3:19) and scathingly rebuked Jerusalem’s religious power block (Matthew 3:7-10). 30

Declaration Those turning from sin, he baptized. Concerns from stigmatized outcasts (crowds, tax collectors, and soldiers; Luke 3:10-14) were treated with honesty and ethical balance. Sin was offensive to God, and its punishment would be so severe that John even warned his adversaries (Matthew 3:7-10). In humility, he denied personal prophethood; humbly, he pointed to the coming Judge (John 1:19-27). Demise John died in prison. Irked by iniquity, he was incarcerated for opposing sin, hated because of what he stood for, and executed by a lustful leader (Mark 6:14-29). Commended by Jesus (Matthew 11:7-15) and eulogized by the anonymous writer of Hebrews (11:38), the world was not worthy of John. i Credit to an unknown source.

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When Morning Gilds the Skies a German hymn translated by Edward Caswall, 1854 (Public Domain)

When morning gilds the skies my heart awaking cries: May Jesus Christ be praised! Alike at work and prayer, to Jesus I repair: May Jesus Christ be praised! When you begin the day, O never fail to say, May Jesus Christ be praised! And at your work rejoice, to sing with heart and voice, May Jesus Christ be praised! Whene’er the sweet church bell peals over hill and dell, May Jesus Christ be praised! O hark to what it sings, as joyously it rings, May Jesus Christ be praised! My tongue shall never tire of chanting with the choir, May Jesus Christ be praised! This song of sacred joy, it never seems to cloy, May Jesus Christ be praised! Does sadness fill my mind? A solace here I find, May Jesus Christ be praised! Or fades my earthly bliss? My comfort still is this, May Jesus Christ be praised! To God, the Word, on high, the host of angels cry, May Jesus Christ be praised! Let mortals, too, upraise their voice in hymns of praise, May Jesus Christ be praised! Be this at meals your grace, in every time and place; May Jesus Christ be praised! Be this, when day is past, of all your thoughts the last, May Jesus Christ be praised! When mirth for music longs, this is my song of songs: May Jesus Christ be praised! When evening shadows fall, this rings my curfew call, May Jesus Christ be praised! When sleep her balm denies, my silent spirit sighs, May Jesus Christ be praised! When evil thoughts molest, with this I shield my breast, May Jesus Christ be praised! The night becomes as day when from the heart we say: May Jesus Christ be praised! The powers of darkness fear when this sweet chant they hear: May Jesus Christ be praised! No lovelier antiphon in all high Heav’n is known than, Jesus Christ be praised! There to the eternal Word the eternal psalm is heard: May Jesus Christ be praised! Let all the earth around ring joyous with the sound: May Jesus Christ be praised! In Heaven’s eternal bliss the loveliest strain is this: May Jesus Christ be praised! Sing, suns and stars of space, sing, ye that see His face, Sing, Jesus Christ be praised! God’s whole creation o’er, for aye and evermore Shall Jesus Christ be praised! In Heav’n’s eternal bliss the loveliest strain is this, May Jesus Christ be praised! Let earth, and sea and sky from depth to height reply, May Jesus Christ be praised! Be this, while life is mine, my canticle divine: May Jesus Christ be praised! Sing this eternal song through all the ages long: May Jesus Christ be praised!

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Why I Love These Lyrics ’Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus by Sharon Eldridge

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’Tis so sweet to trust in Jesus, Just to take Him at His Word; Just to rest upon His promise, Just to know, “Thus saith the Lord!” O how sweet to trust in Jesus, Just to trust His cleansing blood; Just in simple faith to plunge me ’Neath the healing, cleansing flood! Yes, ’tis sweet to trust in Jesus, Just from sin and self to cease; Just from Jesus simply taking Life and rest, and joy and peace. I’m so glad I learned to trust Thee, Precious Jesus, Savior, Friend; And I know that Thou art with me, Wilt be with me to the end. Refrain: Jesus, Jesus, how I trust Him! How I’ve proved Him o’er and o’er! Jesus, Jesus, precious Jesus! O for grace to trust Him more!

Have you ever read Ecclesiastes 3? It’s not a famous chapter of the Bible. And yet, we can learn from Solomon. Even with all of Solomon’s knowledge and wisdom, he couldn’t fathom, he couldn’t understand all that God has done from beginning to end. But God has it all planned out. God is in control. All we have to do is trust Him. We can trust to look for the good in every outcome. Even if the circumstances are hard, we know that if we love Him and trust Him, He has a plan to bring glory to His name. I think of Job and all the horrible circumstances he endured, but he never stopped trusting God. He had no idea that his faith was being tested. God allowed it to happen because He already knew the end of the story. He already knew the outcome. Mom always reminded me of Job. It didn’t matter how much she went through, she never stopped trusting in God. She had eternity set in her heart. In her weakness, He was her strength. She also had a mother who never stopped praying for her. The testimony of faith from both of them allowed me to have a better understanding of God’s grace and love for us. I recognize His power to transform hearts to be more and more like His. Holy, holy, holy the Lord God Almighty who was, and is, and is to come! The lyrics to this time-tested hymn comfort me as I sing it. It is so sweet to trust in Jesus. Those who trust in Him will find rest. All of His promises are “yes and amen!” He is the same yesterday, today and forever! “I’m so glad I learned to trust Thee, Precious Jesus, Savior, Friend.”

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Thou Knowest Not What Thou Sayest! by Charles Finney

Proverbs 18:2 KJV: “A fool hath no delight in understanding, but that his heart may discover itself.” Brethren and sistren, saints and sinners, coffee drinkers and potluck bringers—I greet thee this fine Lord’s Day in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ and with a hope that thou hast not burnt thy biscuits this mornin’. Now, let us dive deep into the book of Proverbs, that holy scroll of wisdom and roasted truths. For it is written: “A fool hath no delight in understanding, but that his heart may discover itself.” Or, in simpler terms, “People be talkin’ nonsense just to hear themselves talk.” Amen? Let me tell thee, we live in an age where everyone hath a tongue and a platform. Verily, they speak on matters they knoweth not—weather, politics, glutenfree diets, and the Book of Revelation— most oft with the same level of ignorance! Consider Brother Ricky. Now, I love him dearly, but last week he said the mark of the beast was his Wi-Fi router because it ended in 666. I said, “Brother Ricky, the beast ain’t comin’ through Comcast!” But he was convinced. He hath read one blog post and now thinketh he’s the Apostle John reincarnated. Lord, help him. Or Sister Marlene, bless her heart. She once told the whole prayer circle that “Armageddon” was a shampoo she bought at Walmart. I said, “Sister, you 38

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saith, “Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding.”

We often speak without understanding, beloved. Our tongues wag like an untrained dog chasin’ squirrels. James 3:6 KJV saith, “The tongue is a fire, a world of iniquity.” And let me add—it is also the fastest-moving muscle when gossip is near!

When thou knowest not what thou speakest, silence is golden. As Grandma used to say, “Better to be thought a fool than to open thy mouth and remove all doubt.” That’s somewhere in Second Opinions.

Yea, even I have stumbled. One time I preached a whole sermon about “Jonah in the belly of the ark.” I was tired, saints. I had stayed up too late watchin’ “The Ten Commandments.” Afterward, Deacon Earl pulled me aside and said, “Preacher, I believe thou hast mixed thy metaphors.” I replied, “Verily, I am but dust...and decaf.”

So next time thou art tempted to speak on a thing thou understandest not— pause, pray, and Google it. Amen? Let us be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slower still to jump to conclusions. For the Lord hath given us two ears and but one mouth—possibly because He knew we’d be twice as foolish with the latter.

But hark! There is good news. For the Lord, in His infinite mercy, knoweth our foolishness and yet still loveth us. Even Peter, who putteth his foot in his mouth more oft than sandals, was chosen to lead the church. Peter, who said, “Though all men shall be offended because of thee, yet will I never be offended” Matthew 26:33 KJV). Then he denied Christ thrice before the rooster even warmed up his vocal cords!

In closing, remember: the tongue can build up or burn down. So keep it holy, keep it humble, and if all else fails—stuff it with a deviled egg from the fellowship hall. Amen and amen!

Brethren, let us not be like clanging cymbals or loud Facebook comments. Let us seek understanding. Proverbs 4:7

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Thanksgiving is right around the corner. It’s the time when we get to enjoy all those foods we’ve harvested from our gardens. I can just see all the casseroles on the table now! Harvest time always takes me back to childhood memories on the farm, when we worked hard during the summer in the vegetable garden to be able to can and preserve those foods for eating later. What I learned early in life I’ve carried with me into adulthood, which is to appreciate being able to work alongside the Lord to grow and harvest my own food. I enjoy feeling like a modern-day pioneer woman, from planting seeds to the day I can gather in the fruits of my labor. The word “harvest” means to gather, when you reap what you have sown, when crops are ripe and ready to be gathered (Merriam-Webster). But there is a greater Harvest that we should be concerned with and that is the Harvest of Souls for Christ. The Bible talks a lot about the importance of sowing and reaping. Galatians 6:7-9 NIV says: “A man reaps what he sows. Whoever sows to please the flesh will reap destruction, and whoever sows to please the Spirit, will reap eternal life. Let us not grow weary in well doing, for at the proper time, we will reap a harvest, if we do not give up.” As a Christian, it’s important to obey Christ’s commands so that God may be glorified and we can fulfill our purpose for being here. We are to sow good seeds into others’ lives by not only being a godly example as we go about our daily lives, but also share with them the “good news” of Jesus Christ. We must work toward the harvest of souls so that all may know Him and go to meet Him one day. 40

But, no one likes a pushy, “churchy” Christian that spouts scriptures and then doesn’t follow through with what the Word tells us to do; our words and actions must line up. 1 Peter 4:10 NIV says: “Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms.” We have been entrusted by God to use what He has given us to reach others for the kingdom of Christ! If you have ever planted a vegetable garden, then you know when the vegetables are ripe, that is the time you must harvest them. If you don’t harvest at just the right time, the crop will be lost! The time is now for us to go out and tell others the “good news” about Christ! It is time to gather souls for the Harvest! One day, Christ will come back to harvest all the souls that belong to Him and I believe that day could be soon! Then, He will gather us together at a great supper, the Marriage Supper of the Lamb. Just like the days are getting shorter at this time of year, so are the days and the opportunities to gather souls to Him. “Lift up your eyes and look at the fields, for they are already white for harvest!” (John 4:35 KJV).

Dorothy Teague is a Tennessee native, who resides in McMinn County with her husband, Lewis, on their farm. After completing 31.5 years as a teacher in the Bradley County School System, she is active in her church at Eastanallee Baptist Church where she is a member of the choir and praise team.

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Living Daily in Awe by Corrie Vallance

Residuals from the pandemic of 2020 still have a lot of Americans searching for truths, stability, and safety. As a society, we can be full of hate and disarray during times of uncertainty. Acknowledging this downfall may be the very thing that reminds us to try a little bit harder to be helpful instead of harmful. As Believers, we know Christ has given each member of His body a spiritual gift to strengthen, build up, and manifest the Church in His Word. These spirits are wisdom, understanding, counsel, fortitude, knowledge, piety, and fear of the Lord. Fear of the Lord refers to a specific sense of respect, awe, and submission to a deity. When we come into awe of something, we become passionately driven to share His word, His works, and His guidance with others. With our passion in place, our knowledge we have earned, and our strength, we can then start to counsel others in the way of the Spirit, giving others solitude and peace to find their piety in Christ. In counseling, we find compassion, empathy, and understanding. We see that not everyone is perfect, but that we must be patient and kind. In this part of our walk, we find love and what it truly means to love one another. 1 Corinthians 13:4-5 NIV: “Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs.”

When we choose to love one another instead of persecute each other, we cover the sins of many!

Are we living this way? Are we truly moving mountains by faith or merely telling great stories of old?

1 Peter 4:8 ESV: “Above all, keep loving one another earnestly, since love covers a multitude of sins.”

Believers, we need to be living these revelations. This is where we can find the Kingdom of Heaven. It has been rooted in our minds and blown over our bodies as a spirit we inherited upon Christ’s rising.

Christ’s death was out of LOVE. God loves us and wants to save us! 1 Peter 4:10 ESV: “As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God’s varied grace.”

And finally, we can remember the wisdom from our earthly wanderings. For if any trial comes upon us, should we not be grateful for the sufferings, as we suffer with Christ?

Are we not more powerful with love than with arguments? Do we have something to prove with love, or is it unconditional? Who are we to bring wrath when appointed only to bring grace and love?

1 Peter 4:12-13 ESV: “Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial when it comes upon you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you. But rejoice insofar as you share Christ’s sufferings, that you may also rejoice and be glad when his glory is revealed.”

With Christ dwelling within us, we can cover their sin through love by praying for them, being graceful, and hopeful. These are the mandates to the Believers. This is the direction He has asked us to walk.

So let us live our best lives right here, in the storm, while we can exercise the spiritual gifts Christ breathed over His nation upon His resurrection. He is not interested in our dinners or church services, our rituals or traditions. He is after our ways, after our hearts, and our minds to seek Him first so that all other things can be manifested in Christ.

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504 East First Ave Rome, GA 30161 | habitatcoosavalley.org Easy donation drop-off and FREE pick-up of large items.

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Rome’s Oldest Family Owned Independent Pharmacy

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Innovative Therapies, Compassionate Care.

See the DIFFERENCE Memory Care can make. Memory Care at The Spires at Berry College has been intentionally designed to provide a specialized, secure and supportive environment for those with memory loss. Every day is full of opportunities for a more connected, more purposeful way of life — not to mention expert caregivers and a progressive care curriculum. Discover the many ways your loved one can benefit from Memory Care at The Spires: • Family-style dining featuring multiple entrée selections with fresh, wholesome ingredients • Dedicated horticulture therapist–led gardening programs with hands-on activities in the courtyard • Emphasis on individualized attention and family involvement • Secure outdoor courtyard featuring winding paths, raised garden beds and inviting seating areas • Purposeful programming that incorporates art, music and personal interaction • Intuitive neighborhood design promoting safety, comfort and easy navigation

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