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Andrew Lee Andrew Shaffer Ashley Evans Danielle Jennings Delaney Walker Don Smith Esmerelda Lee Hannah Davis-Warner Mark Aitkenhead Mike Shreve Nathan Long Nicole Wiley Teresa Mustar
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Letter from the Editor
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hile listening to a recording of “Through It All,” one of Andrae Crouch’s most beloved songs, I am reminded of the many times I’ve sung this song. Only recently have the words taken on new meaning for me since I have gone through surgery for a paralyzed vocal cord, and just last month, removal of my thyroid that was diseased with a rare and aggressive cancer. This past year, I have learned to commit the full weight of my hopes, my dreams, and my future into God’s hands. The most difficult times to trust is when you don’t have all the answers, and you can’t see what lies in the future. Bad eyesight is something I have struggled with all my life, having had four different types of surgeries on my eyes. During those times when I couldn’t see very well, when I had double vision, or very poor vision, God enabled me to develop a relentless trust, which involves taking time to let my “spiritual pupils” dilate and resist the temptation to doubt His promises. God is teaching some of us to be still and listen, and He’s teaching others to obey His mandate to move—to take a step of faith, even when we aren’t sure of where we’re walking. During those times in life when we can’t see the trail—times when we get sidetracked by a big “bump” in the road, we can rest assured of God’s faithfulness to lead us one step at a time because His compassion never fails, and His mercies are new every morning (see Lam. 3:23). As much as we would like it to be so, there are no magic formulas, no prescribed rules for achieving this relentless trust. What works for me is His design for me. I pray that He will use some of my journey (and my writing) to help guide you on your journey of trust. 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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About Us GoodNews from the Pastor’s Desk Heirs of the Kingdom by Mike Shreve GoodNews for Kids Easter Craft for Kids by Danielle Jennings GoodNews on Money Matters Tilting at Financial Windfalls by Andrew Lee GoodNews for Men Telling Your Story by Nathan Long GoodNews for Women A Helping Heart by Nicole Wiley GoodNews for Parents A Vital Child- Rearing Principle by Mark Aitkenhead GoodNews for Life Balance, Balance, Balance, Balance! by Delaney Walker GoodNews for Health & Fitness Tips for Achieving Your Fitness Goals by Hannah Davis-Warner GoodNews for Teens Let’s Get Down to Busyness! by Andrew Shaffer GoodNews for Seniors Seventy Years Strong by Esmerelda Lee GoodNews for Everyone Volunteers in the Medicine Hosts Voices of Lee for Annual Benefit by Ashley Evans GoodNews for Couples Working Together by Don Smith GoodNews from the Outdoors Daffodil: Trumpet and a Star by Teresa Mustar
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Gò0dNews from the Pastor’s Desk
Heirs of the Kingdom Has God not chosen the poor of this world to be rich in faith and heirs of the kingdom which He promised to those who love Him? —James 2:5 NKJV by Mike Shreve
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he word kingdom simply means “a king’s domain.” God’s kingdom is that over which He rules. It is permeated with His presence and infused with His attributes: His power, love, righteousness, peace, and joy (see 1 Cor. 4:20; Mark 12:32-34; Rom. 14:17). Concisely, the kingdom of God is comprised of all that God has and all that God is. Everything and everyone in heaven and earth submitted to His authority are a part of His kingdom. This theme dominated Jesus’ ministry: • After forty days of fasting, He came out of the wilderness preaching, “Repent! For the kingdom of heaven is at hand” (Matthew 4:17). • His first recorded sermon began with the statement, “Blessed are the poor in spirit; for theirs is the kingdom of heaven” (Matthew 5:3). • Many of His parables started with the phrase, “the kingdom of heaven is like” (13:24). • His message was called “the Word of the kingdom” and “the Gospel of the kingdom” (13:19; 24:14). • After He rose from the dead, He spent forty days teaching His disciples things pertaining to “the kingdom of God” (Acts 1:3). So from the beginning to the end of His earthly sojourn, the establishment of this spiritual kingdom was Jesus’ primary focus. When His disciples asked how they should pray,
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Jesus offered that their first request should be: “Father . . . Your kingdom come, Your will be done, on earth, as it is in heaven” (Matt. 6:9-10 NKJV). Most Israelites thought this prayer would be answered in the manner of former deliverers—that the Messiah would raise up an army, banish the invaders, and restore the Promised Land to them. But the strategy had changed dramatically. Jesus foretold: “The kingdom of God does not come with observation. Nor will they say, ‘Here it is!’ or ‘There it is!’ For remember, the kingdom of God is within you” (Luke 17:20-21 MEV). They didn’t get it at first. But God had predetermined: this kingdom would not proceed visibly by taking one blood-soaked battlefield after another. It was destined to advance invisibly, from one heart to another as new converts became born again, absorbed into its citizenship, and filled with the love that permeates this supernatural domain (see James 3:1-5; 17:26). This has been God’s method for nearly two millennia. However, it’s about to change again—drastically. On the last day of this age, God’s kingdom will take over the world completely in one blinding flash of glorious power. “For as the lightning flashes and lights up the heavens from one side to the other, so will the Son of Man be in His day” (Luke 17:24 MEV). Until that final climax, all true believers, regardless of denominational affiliation, are called to change the world around us by manifesting kingdom-character, kingdom-power and kingdom-influence every single day. Pray for God-authored opportunities.
Mike Shreve and his wife, Elizabeth, pastor The Sanctuary in Cleveland. They also run a Christian publishing company called Deeper Revelation Books. Mike has authored 14 books himself, including a series titled “Our Glorious Inheritance” that reveals over 1,000 names and titles God has given his offspring. www.shreveministries.org
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Gò0dNews for Kids Easter Craft for Kids
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by Danielle Jennings
s we enter into the Easter season, we spend time reflecting on what God has done in our lives. We take time to read about Jesus dying for our sins and the greatest gift of eternal life we have been given because of Him. This craft is a great way to represent Christ taking away our sins and being faithful.
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• A white canvas in the size of your choice. • Finger paint or craft paint if you wish to use paint brushes. • Paintbrushes (if you opt out of finger painting). • Masking tape the width of your choice. • Parchment or wax paper
Step 1
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Directions:
• Using two pieces of masking tape, create a cross on your canvas. (see step 1 below) • Allow child to paint over the masking tape with a paintbrush or their fingers until the canvas is covered in their artwork. • Allow the paint to dry completely. (see step 2 below) • Peel off the masking tape. • Voila! A cross will remain on the canvas.
Learning opportunity through this craft.
In our life when sin surrounds us, we can be reminded that Jesus is always there. The cross reminds us that Jesus died to save us from sin. No matter where we are or what we go through, we can always be sure that Jesus is right there with us. The cross remains a symbol of Hope that we can hold onto.
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Step 3 Danielle Jennings is the director of children’s ministry at Ooltewah United Methodist. She is a graduate of Lee University and is currently working on her master’s degree. Her passion is working with children and helping them succeed.
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Gò0dNews on Money Matters
Tilting at Financial Windfalls by Andrew Lee
The key to managing sudden money is to acknowledge God as the giver of all wealth.
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lease pardon the title of my article this month which, as you may recognize, is an allusion to the classic novel Don Quixote (it’s the English professor in me coming out; I can’t help myself). In the novel, the main character attempts to assault a windmill by recklessly charging at it with a knight’s lance while on horseback. The result, of course, is disaster. Yet, how often do many people, after receiving some sort of financial windfall, likewise plunge headlong into a financial decision that turns out to be a mistake? Not many of us will ever win a huge lottery jackpot in our lifetimes, and that may be for the best. As I noted in an earlier article, lottery winners are much more likely than the rest of us to go bankrupt within a few years, and the bigger the jackpot won, the faster the winner goes bankrupt! Why? Because they rush heedlessly into poor financial decisions without taking time to educate themselves about investments and personal finance. Perhaps they believe that if they were “lucky” enough to win the lottery, their luck will continue and the money will always be there. Sadly, this is usually not the case. I mention financial windfalls because we are now in the midst of what some people refer to as tax season. Many Americans will receive refunds ranging from a few hundred dollars
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to a few thousand. What will you do with that money? Some have been planning the answer to this question for many months: a dream vacation, home renovations, a down payment on a new car, and so forth. In the midst of making these plans about what to do with your tax refund windfall, I would like to present a couple of considerations. First, remember that a tax refund is not really a true financial windfall.
This is and always was your money. You simply loaned it to the federal government all year long, and they are returning to you what is rightfully yours, and paying you no interest on the loan. If inflation has risen over the course of the past year, you may have actually lost money since your tax refund won’t buy as many goods and services as the year before while the government was holding it for you. Thinking of your refund in this way may help to alter your plans for spending, saving, or investing this windfall. If you are keeping a written
budget of all of your monthly income and bills and debts, this too may help you view your tax refund in a different light. Examine your current budget, paying attention to your debts and outstanding balances. How many credit cards could you pay off with this tax refund you just received? Could you finally pay off that couch and loveseat, or the flat screen TV? Maybe you’d enjoy watching your favorite shows or games knowing the television and sofa were finally yours! Finally, and certainly not least, remember from Whom you really got that tax refund—the God who made you and who gives you strength to get out of bed and earn that paycheck in the first place. In Genesis 24:35, Abraham’s servant acknowledges God as the giver of all wealth, saying “The Lord has blessed my master abundantly, and he has become wealthy” (NIV). In 1 Chronicles 29:12, David acknowledges that all wealth comes from God: “Wealth and honor come from you; you are the ruler of all things” (NIV). This knowledge is really the best windfall of all.
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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And they overcame him because of the blood of the Lamb and because of the word of their testimony. by Nathan Long
little over a year ago, I had to do the hardest thing I have ever done. I remember sitting on the bed, weeping with my wife as I told her that I had kept part of my life hidden from her and that I was fighting a battle with lust. I was fighting with one eye and an arm tied behind my back; I was too afraid to let go and fully accept that someone could truly love me. Because of that, I have always withheld part of my heart in hopes to present myself as perfect and all together. Thoughts like, I have done too much damage, and if people truly saw me, they would know I was not worth it, would shoot from through my mind like bullets in the night. So I walled part of me up thinking, maybe if I couldn’t see it, it would go away; maybe if I showed my good side and hid the bad, someone could love me. As anyone could expect, my wife was hurt, confused, and angry, but instead of giving me what I deserved, she told me that she loved me. Fast forward a year, and I can say that we have grown more than we ever had before. The small cycles that we once fell into (links to a chain so much bigger than ourselves), have begun to fall apart. There is still much growing to do, but every day we see breakthroughs. I didn’t realize back then that most of my life was lived in a hidden war. I had an army at my disposal but never called them into action. I was trying to take on lust, selfishness, and a host of other enemies alone, and I
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lost time and time again. In fact, revealing my fears, anxieties, and brokenness actually did the opposite of what I thought: it brought more people into my life. Looking through Scripture, one can see that God used broken people. I worry sometimes that Christians forget that these people had real insecurities, doubts, and failings, but they were willing to have their full story told for the good of all. Can you imagine Scripture without David’s lament in Psalms 51, or Peter’s story of denying Christ? The apostle Paul calls himself the “least of all apostles” (see 1 Cor. 15:912). He could have easily never talked about his persecution of the church and hoped time would forget about what he had done, but he didn’t. Paul used his story, his full story, as fuel to build God’s kingdom. Your story is worth being told—brokenness and all. Hiding part of your story breeds isolation, and isolation is the “wife” of sin. It’s time to stop sitting in the ashes of shame and guilt. Stop fighting battles alone in the dark. Let light shine in you, through you, and around you. It’s time to overcome by telling your story.
Nathan Long graduated from Lee University in 2012 with a bachelor of science degree in pastoral ministries. He is currently the resident director of New Hughes Hall at Lee University while completing a master’s degree in marriage and family therapy.
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A Helping Heart
by Nicole Wiley This is my commandment, That you love one another, as I have loved you. —John 15:12 KJV
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he wind blew fiercely and rain pounded onto the pavement like bullets. An elderly lady sat bundled in a single coat against the sturdy wall of a local grocery store. Stationed beside her frail figure was a sign that expressed her desire for food, and she was without a home to live in. Inside the grocery store, my mom and I grabbed several food items to give to the hungry woman. When we delivered the food to her, my mom offered a solemn, “God bless you.” Never will I forget the surprised and eager expression on the woman’s face and the sound of her voice when she whispered, “Thank you. God bless you.” The second we pulled out of the parking lot, I could not prevent the tears from flowing from my eyes. The emotions I was feeling included sadness, gratefulness, and a love for the Lord that I could not explain.
Matthew 22:36-40 says, “Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the law? Jesus said to him, ‘You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’ On these two commandments hang all the Law and the Prophets” (NKJV).
This small act of kindness and generosity made me realize how large Jesus’ act of kindness and generosity was. In that moment, I became so humbled and so grateful when I realized how good God is. The act of love that Jesus carried out on the cross is the biggest act of service that the world has ever seen. He has so much compassion for us, and in return, we should show compassion to everyone we meet.
Showing acts of kindness to our neighbor is one way we can showcase our love for God, while receiving a feeling of accomplishment as well. Service is also pleasing in the eyes of the Lord for Hebrews 6:10 says, “God is not unjust; he will not forget your work and the love you have shown him as you have helped his people and continue to help them” (NIV).
The Lord tells us to love our neighbor as ourselves, and in my opinion, the best way to convey that love is by showing a helping hand. In my mind, I associate a helping hand with a helping heart. Jesus told us to love Him with all our hearts, so one can conclude that all love and compassion comes from the heart. In order to lend a helping hand to others, we must first develop a helping heart. A helping heart yearns to assist others in any way possible and spread the Word of God through their service.
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Nicole Wiley is a sophomore at Cleveland High School who attends First Baptist Church.
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3832 Youngstown Rd, 37406 Hickory Valley Baptist Church 423.892.1916 2320 Hickory Valley Rd, 37421 Church of the Highlands 423.493.4111 6621 Hunter Road, Harrison, TN 37341 Hillcrest Baptist Church 423.867.2812 3300 East 42nd St, 37407 Independent Baptist Church 423.875.3054 2624 Lyndon Ave, 37412 International Baptist Church 423.624.8638 1512 Old Ringgold Rd, 37404 Kings Point Baptist Church 423.624.5202 2834 Harrison Pike, 37403 Kingwood Baptist Church 423.624.7301 3522 Ringgold Rd, 37412 LifeSpring Baptist Church 423.892.8469 1701 Hickory Valley Road, 3742 New Hope Missionary Baptist Church 423.697.7000 3777 Wilcox Blvd, 37411 Lookout Valley Baptist Church 423.825.5335 23 Lilac Ave, 37419 Macedonia Baptist Church 423.267.6915 1156 East Main St, 374081 Mission Ridge Baptist Church 423.624.0424 302 Shallowford Rd, 37411 Morris Hill Baptist Church 423.892.2071 1804 Morris Hill Rd, 37421 Mount Paran Baptist Church 423.629.2377 1319 Moss Dr, 37411 New Grace Baptist Church 423.899.5510 7861 Lee Hwy, 37421 Orchard Knob Baptist Church 423.629.6115 1734 East 3rd St, 37404 Philadelphia Baptist Church 423.629.5786 2230 East 18th St, 37404 Pilgrim Rock Baptist Church 423.894.7548 1726 Church Rd, 37421 Pleasant Hill Baptist Church 423.892.0237 1441 Crawford Rd, 37421 Prospect Baptist Church 423.698.4149 734 Dodson Ave, 37404
Resurrected Reformed Baptist 423.698.8086 2230 East 18th Street, 37404 Ridgedale Baptist Church 423.499.0994 1831 Hickory Valley Road, 37421 Rose of Sharon Baptist Church 423.629.9534 2001 Blackford St, 37404 Second Baptist Church 423.629.6039 1619 East Main St, 37404 Shiloh Baptist Church 423.267.3131 1708 Carr St, 37408 Silverdale Baptist Church 423.892.2173 7236 Bonny Oaks Dr, 37421 Standifer Gap Baptist Church 423.892.8596 8159 Standifer Gap Rd, 37421 Stanley Heights Baptist Church 423.867.8060 1512 Mcbrien Rd, 37412 Temple Baptist Church 423.622.1913 3200 Rossville Blvd, 37407 Terra Vista Baptist Church 423.892.3879 4412 Oakwood Dr, 37416 Tucker Baptist Church 423.510.9684 1115 North Moore Rd, 37411 Washington Park Baptist 423.899.9408 1823 Shepherd Rd, 37421 Westview Baptist Church 423.899.0127 9516 East Brainerd Rd, 37421 Woodland Park Baptist Church 423.899.9185 6735 Standifer Gap Rd, 37421
Church of God East Chattanooga COG 423.894.7926 4924 Hwy 58, 37416 East Lake Church of God 423.698.6522 2949 East 29th St, 37407 Brainerd Hills Church of God 423.892.2092 410 Friar Rd, 37421 City Church of Chattanooga 423.894.6982 7122 Lee Hwy, 37421 Church of God of Prophecy 423.899.4074 3927 Webb Rd, 37416 Church of God of Prophecy 423.894.0597 2201 Hickory Valley Rd, 37421 Church of God Seventh Day
423.899.5490 7504 Old Lee Hwy, 37421 East Brainerd Church of God 423.899.4755 8312 East Brainerd Rd, 37421 The Crossing Church 423.867.7287 7501 Standifer Gap Rd, 37421 East Side Church of God 423.624.8797 2105 Citico Ave, 37404 Fellowship Church of God 423.867.3194 3426 Clio Ave, 37407 Holy Temple Church of God 423.629.2649 2311 Bliss St, 37406 Joyful Noise Church of God 423.698.1813 1614 Foust St, 37404 Pure Holiness Church of God 423.622.4667 420 North Holly St, 37404 Redemption Point 423-855-7321 3831 Ooltewah-Ringgold Rd. Ooltewah, TN 37363 Redemption Point Highland Park 423.855.7321 1907 Bailey Ave, 37404 Temple of Faith Church of God 423.698.2700 2139 East 27th 37407 United Temple Church of God 423.624.1037 2418 Dodson Ave, 37406 Vision Church of God 423.624.7170 4901 Midland Pike, 37411 Woodmore Church of God 423.899.0827 1115 North Moore Rd, 37411 Word Center Church of God 423.867.3330 4803 13th Ave, 37407
Nazarene Alton Park Church of the Nazarene 423.756.2468 4004 Dorris St, 37410 Nazarene Calvary Church of the Nazarene 423.892.5771 4400 Bonny Oaks Dr, 37416 East Brainerd Church of the Nazarene 423.499.8643 8101 East Brainerd Rd, 37421 East Ridge Church of the Nazarene 423.894.8656 1202 Spring Creek Rd, 37412 First Church of the Nazarene 423.624.2679 2099 East Main St, 37404
Community Church Cosmopolitan Community Church 423.622.3217 3031 Wilcox Blvd, 37411 Friendship Community Church 423.698.3471 7 North Tuxedo Dr, 37411 Metropolitan Community Church 423.629.2737 1601 Foust St, 37404
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Ascension Lutheran Church 423.698.5047 720 South Germantown Rd, 37412 First Lutheran Church Pastor Mark McCrory 423-629-5990; www.first4u.org 2800 McCallie Avenue Chattanooga, TN 37404 Good Shepherd Lutheran Rev. H. Christopher Sheets 423.629.4661 www.gslcflock.org 822 Belvoir Ave, 37412 Saint Phillip Lutheran Church 423.267.1475 51 West 25th St, 37408
Methodist Jones Memorial UMC 423.624.6073 4131 Ringgold Rd, 37412 Mount Crest UMC 423.881.4165 8206 Cicero Tr, 37421 St John UMC 423.892.2257 3921 Murray Hills Dr, 37416 Wesley Memorial UMC 423.892.6446 6314 E. Brainerd Rd, 37421 East Ridge UMC Pastor Ken Sauer 423-892-8451; eastridgeumc.org 1601 Prater Road, East Ridge, TN 37412 Stanley UMC 423.624.6729 501 Dodson Ave, 37404 Washington Hills UMC 423.892.8050 6216 Hadley Dr, 37416 Cleveland Trinity UMC 423.892.6926 9028 Warbler Ln, 37421 East Lake UMC 423.624.4921 2903 East 37th St, 37407 St Elmo UMC 423.855.0807 3030 Towerway Dr, 37406 Lake Vista UMC 423.892.4941 6216 Hadley Dr, 37416 Saint Mary CME Church
423.622.2742 1417 Wheeler Ave, 37406 Sheares Memorial UMC 423.855.2004 515 Airport Rd, 37421 Sheares Memorial UMC 423.698.4114 400 Glenwood Dr, 37404 Tyner UMC 423.892-0444 6805 Standifer Gap Rd, 37421
Non-Denominational Christian Family Church 423.774.8888 88 Hunt Drive Rossville, GA 30741 Celebration Church 423.892.8979 6425 Lee Highway, 37421 The Sacred Heart Mission of Chattanooga 423.238.3835 3914 St Elmo Ave, 37409 Faith Connection Church 423.933.6986 7312 Shallowford Rd, 37421 Metropolitan Tabernacle 423.894.3377 2101 West Shepherd Rd, 37422 Carpenters Cowboy Church 423.867.4232 3616 Rossville Blvd, 37407 Brainerd Hills Chapel Church 423.899.3098 5931 Pinegrove Tr, 37421 Chattanooga Church 423.892.2888 6188 Adamson Circle, 37416 Christian Church of Hope 423.855.0767 2330 Hickory Valley Rd, 37421 Church of Jesus 423.629.5051 2118 Wilson St, 37406 Church of the First Born 423.756.0704 3418 St Elmo Ave, 37409 Church of the Lord Jesus 423.265.8235 200 West 19th St, 37408 Mount Summit of Peace Church 423.899.0434 6925 Shallowford Rd, 37421 New Covenant Church 423.867.2121 3700 Clio Ave, 37407 New Covenant Fellowship Church 423.899.8001 1326 North Moore Road, 37411 Walker Avenue First Church 423.622.2982 2101 Walker St, 37404 Worlds Church of the Living God 423.622.2992 2110 Glass St, 37406
Pentecostal Emanuel Pentecostal Church 423.821.5261 4204 Ohls Ave, 37410 Sharon Pentecostal Church 423.867.7088 1400 East 48th St, 37407 Virtuous Church Pastor Richard O. Smith 5952 Brainerd Road Chattanooga, TN 37412 (423)521-4440 www.virtuouschurch.org Word of Pentecost Church 423.624.2620 1722 Newton St, 37406
Presbyterian First Cumberland Presbyterian 423.698.2556 1505 North Moore Rd, 37411 Central Presbyterian Church 423.629.1401 1815 McCallie Ave, 37404 Covenant Presbyterian Church 423.899.5377 8451 East Brainerd Rd, 37421 East Ridge Presbyterian Church 423.867.2717 4919 Court Dr, 37412 First Presbyterian Church 423.267.1206 554 McCallie Ave, 37402 New Hope Presbyterian Church 423.892.0853 7301 Shallowford Rd, 37421 North Minster Presbyterian 423.894.3773 4791 Hal Dr, 37416 St Elmo Presbyterian Church 423.821.1424 4400 St Elmo Ave, 37409 Second Presbyterian Church 423.266.2828 700 Pine St, 37402
Vineyard Vineyard Christian Fellowship 423.704.2188 10615 London Ln, 37302
Seventh-Day Collegedale Community 9503 Four Corners Place Collegedale, TN 37363 Hamilton County Church 7997 Shallowford Rd Chattanooga, TN 37421
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im Goss became interested in becoming an insurance agent when a friend introduced him to a life insurance business in 1982. He worked with American General for three and a half years. During this period it was clear to him that he loved the insurance industry but needed the ability to offer more products to his customers. In 1985 he started working as an exclusive agent for Nationwide Insurance Company. In 1996 Tim and his brother, Jim, merged their agencies and contracted with several new companies such as Travelers, Grange Mutual, and Safeco. Goss Insurance now has a dedicated staff servicing more than 10,000 Tennessee and Georgia clients. Mr. Goss calls Goss Insurance Agency a “onestop shopping experience.” He says “You call us, we shop the leading insurers, and you get the best coverage for your money.” This is a proven
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Gò0dNews for Parents
A Vital Child-Rearing Principle To treat or not to treat: that is the question!
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by Mark Aitkenhead
dmit it, we all want our kids to obey us instantly. It stops frustrations and saves us huge amounts of time. When our little ones do their part, our lives are easier. I don’t know about you, but I really hated to see my kids threw tantrums—especially in public. It was embarrassing and made me turn red (and angry) for the next hour. Then one day, presto! We found the answer. “I’ll give you a treat if (fill in the blank).” When they instantly obeyed, we were in effect trained by our kids that if we did it their way, we would get it our way. So the easiest thing to do to make our lives easier is that we offer treats and our lives are easier. There is a huge problem with this. Research has shown that kids who are “treated” to obey, become demanding and insistent on their own (and often unpleasant) way as they get older. The result is that we grow little brats. It always amazes me how many parents are led by their little ones instead of the other way around. The Bible expressly tells us in Proverbs 22:6: “Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it (KJV). There is no mention of reward for obedience. When I see people doing this the other way around: “Train up a parent in the way I want it, then when I grow up I’ll demand my own way,”
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I feel sad. I have watched children who grew up getting treats become ungrateful. For those who have seen kids in our culture who are ungrateful, you will know what I mean. “I didn’t want that $500 toy you bought me for Christmas.” We’ve all seen this becoming common in our culture. How do we treat the right way? Treats can work in your favor. Here are a few tips. 1. Offer a treat for behavior change, not for jobs well done. There is a caveat: Never treat for misbehavior change (you always discipline misbehavior). Don’t say, “I’ll give you a treat if you stop crying.” Say, “If you don’t stop crying you won’t be able to watch TV tonight.” Then follow through. This is training. 2. Don’t treat on every occasion of behavior change. Treat only when there is genuine change. 3. When a kid asks for a treat, explain that it is a privilege (in their terms) and not a right. Then don’t give them the treat. 4. Always keep your treats simple. When you become extravagant in treating your children, their demand for better or more treats will become a trial for you. Your ability to understand these things will rest in God who privileged you with raising your precious treasure. Pray and ask God for His counsel in this vital child-rearing principle.
Dr. Mark Aitkenhead is a pastor, business owner and family man. He loves God with all his heart and loves people.
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Silverdale Baptist Church
Dinner and Communion Service 5:30 pm Choir Concert 6:30 pm Service 6:00pm
Silverdale Saturday Night, Saturday, March 26 at 6:00pm Silverdale St Elmo, Creekside & Bonny Oaks Sunday, March 27th at 9:00am and 11:00am www.silverdalebc.com
Northside Presbyterian Church
Christ Church
March 24 - Maundy Thursday: March 25 - Good Friday
Easter Sunrise Service
Chattanooga Memorial park at 7:30am Easter Morning The Longest Running Sunrise Service in Chattanooga
East Chattanooga Church of God Palm Sunday Service
We’re inviting you to a different kind of worship experience that we call “Worship in the Round”! It will be a musically based service beginning at 11:00 AM!
First Lutheran Church Easter Sunday Services 8:30am and 11:00am
We will be having our Easter Egg hunt at 10:30 during Sunday school! Following the 11:00 service, please join us for our potluck lunch!
Oakwood Baptist Church Great Easter Family Adventure
Saturday, March 26th from 10am - 12pm
Easter Sunday Service
Sunday March 27th at 11:00am
First Cumberland Presbyterian Sunday, March 20 • 11:00am The Song Everlasting
A cantata that celebrates our Lord through American hymn tunes. Chancel choir with full orchestra
Thursday, March 24 • 6:30pm
Maundy Thursday service including Communion.
Sunday, March 27 • Easter 7:30am • Sunrise Service 8:30am • Continental Breakfast 9:45am • Adult Sunday School 10:00am • Easter Egg Hunt 11:00am • Worship Celebration
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The Complete Works of William Shakespear March 10th- 12th • Comedy Shows Starting at 7pm
Sunday, March 20th - Palm Sunday
9:30AM & 11AM In The Sanctuary The Sanctuary Choir and orchestra members from the community will tell the story of Christ’s love and sacrifice for us, as the message of Holy Week unfolds through music and narration. 9:30AM Gospel & 11AM Rock Services in the Commons The bands & praise teams will lead worship in the regular style for each service and Senior Pastor Mark Flynn will be preaching live.
Holy Thursday Service
March 24th, 7:00PM (Sanctuary) Holy Thursday service with a service of Holy Communion, Healing, & Foot Washing (Optional)
Good Friday Service
March 25th, 7:00PM (Sanctuary) A Service of Tenebrae (“darkness” or “shadow”) The readings and music of the evening trace the story of Christ’s passion. and the power of silence and darkness suggests the drama of this momentous event.
Easter Sunday, March 27th
7:00AM - Sunrise Service & Communion Join us on the lawn outside the Commons for this special celebration of the Resurrection. 9:30AM & 11:00AM - Sanctuary Services We will have two identical blended worship services in the Sanctuary. We will worship with strings, brass, praise band, praise team, soloists, and multiple choirs. We will celebrate the Resurrection with hymns, songs of praise, special music, and a message from Pastor Mark Flynn. 9:30AM & 11:00AM - Commons Worship Services Each worship service in the Commons will celebrate the Resurrection with their Gospel and Rock style of worship, and a message by Pastor Mark Flynn.
Gò0dNews for Life
Balance, Balance, Balance, Balance!
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by Delaney Walker
t turns out repeating a word over and over again does not automatically apply it to your life— which given our propensity as human beings to utter any number of words repeatedly is probably for the best. Even knowing this, I can’t help but think life would be easier, at least in this instance, if I could merely utter the word once, twice, three hundred, two thousand times and make it stick. Pinterest is filled to the brim with quotes like, “Life is a balance of holding on and letting go” and “Balance is not something you find. It is something you create.” This tells me that I am not alone in my quest for (the ever elusive) balance. Most of us carry out a delicate juggling act like we are trying out for “America’s Got Talent.” Each day we get up and quickly pray we won’t drop anything (or any-thing too important) as we load up our various commitments into our arms. Goodness, but it is tiring. I don’t know about you, but I am developing some metaphorical backaches. I’m nowhere near to figuring it out, but I do see a glimmer of light ahead. Here are three things I know to be true (well, one I know to be true and two I am fairly confident about).
1. Put God first
We have all heard this one while in the pews on Sunday, in church on Wednesday, in fellowship with friends, in personal devotions, and in small
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group discussions. Honestly, it is great we hear it so much, because we are clearly prone to forgetfulness. Spend time with the Lord: pray; sing songs of worship; seek his will; read his word. You’ll be amazed at the difference. “In everything you do, put God first, and he will direct you and crown your efforts with success.” Proverbs 3:6
2. Prioritize
It’s always easier to prioritize someone else’s life than our own. If asked what we could cut out, we would immediately say nothing. However, if a friend had a similar schedule to ours, I am confident we would find a way to help her break free of something. There are reasons behind the commitments we have made, but we need to know when enough is enough.
3. Cut yourself some slack
We are going to be on the ugly side of balance more than any of us want to admit. Why add to your stress by becoming angry with yourself? Instead, choose to be honest. When you notice everything is in disarray, say a prayer, pick up the pieces, figure out what needs to go, and carry on with your life. Balancing life is just as difficult as it is in the physical sense. Our muscles adapt and so we challenge ourselves even more. I think this is healthy…but I am also interested in hearing from anyone who learns how to apply balance to their life just by repeating the word three or four thousand times.
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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Gò0dNews for Health & Fitness Tips for Achieving Your Fitness Goals by Hannah Davis
Or do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you, whom you have from God? You are not your own, for you were bought with a price. So glorify God in your body. —1 Corinthians 6: 1920 (ESV)
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t’s March, and if you made New Year’s health/ fitness resolutions, now is when you might be getting frustrated and contemplate giving up. You may think it’s been too hard or that you have already failed. There is good reason why you should not give up. You are worth it to your Maker and those around you. The following tips will help you get over the hump of selfdoubt and achieve lasting results this year.
1. Be specific. If your goal is weight loss, I encourage you to attach a reasonable timeline. For example, if your end goal is to lose 50 pounds by August, your weekly goal could be to lose one to two pounds each week. These smaller increments are realistic and will encourage you to stay on track. 2. Have a plan. Schedule your workouts and meal plan just like you do other appointments. It helps to go to the gym or workout at home with a written plan. If you’re a member of a gym, ask the desk staff if one of their best trainers can show you how to use the equipment properly. 3. Prioritize. I hear the excuse that “I just don’t have the time or money to get healthier and more fit.” You can’t afford not to! Out-of-pocket healthcare costs continue to rise. You can either spend less money on a gym membership, a personal trainer, and healthier foods now, or you can spend even more money down
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the road to treat major health issues like heart disease and diabetes. Your health should be a priority because your family needs you. 4. Be accountable. The importance of having someone to report to is priceless. Create a reward system together. For example, if you lose 8 pounds by the end of the month, you get a spa treatment, or you treat yourself to a sporting event. Using a tracking app or fitness device like MyFitnessPal or FitBit can be an excellent motivator. 5. Focus on today. Finally, be encouraged by achieving small daily goals. Take the stairs instead of the elevator. Park away from a store’s entrance. Eat a healthy dinner. Go for a walk. Over time, these small feats add up and have a huge impact! Remember, it’s a marathon, not a sprint. Trust the process! Improving your health is a daily journey. Focus on physiological improvements that can happen with just one workout and a week of healthier eating. Reduced stress, better sleep, and more energy will be quickly achieved. Good habits on a consistent basis will help you achieve a healthier mind and body. For more fitness tips, find me on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram@bodybyhannah.
Hannah Davis owns Body By Hannah personal training studio in downtown Cleveland, TN. Hannah served on the advisory board as the fitness expert for Cosmopolitan Magazine and has contributed to publications and books including Women’s Health Magazine, SELF, Yahoo Health, Fitness Magazine, and the Rodale published book, Shape Up Shortcuts. She is the author of the Operation Bikini Body series you can find via her website: BodyByHannah.com.
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Let’s Get Down to Busyness! Spending time with God will calm the anxiety of our overscheduled, overworked life. by Andrew Schaffer
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e are overwhelmed. We are overburdened. We are overscheduled. Fancy science people have conducted countless conflicting studies on what, if any, lasting effects this has on us. It seems like the general consensus is that if you don’t have too much going on, then you aren’t doing enough. We wear busyness like a badge of honor. Our students are in the same boat: multiple sports, arts, drama, debate, academic clubs, robot fighting, homework, and there is always more to be involved in. With psychological effects aside, only so many hours exist, and at some point, one activity will suffer or get dropped completely at the expense of another. “I can’t drop a sport mid-season, and homework is too important.” “Student government looks great on my college resume, and this play is the biggest thing happening right now.” “Our plate is full, we’re booked solid.” What are we missing? In Matthew 6, Jesus addresses this same kind of frenetic preparation and worry about the future. The people around him are caught up in getting ahead, making sure they have one up on their competitors. Always trying to get the jump on what’s next. Jesus simply says, “Hey, check yourself.” Step back and look around. When things get crazy, our faith seems to be the first casualty. But if we claim to follow Christ, our overscheduled, overworked life should not only have room to spend time with God, it should be built around spending time with Him. If we try to fit God in the spaces, we’re going to have a bad time. Justifying absence will only prolong the
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inevitable. “We’ll get more involved when the season is over, but we pray at every event.” Following God or something else—one will win out in the end. Luckily, Jesus has the answer. His solution? Relax. Quit being so focused on getting, and pay attention to God first, and your worries won’t seem as daunting. Perhaps we’re more familiar with, “Seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well” (Matt. 6:33 NIV). Step back. Breathe. Spend time with God first, then build from there. Working hard is to be commended. Being well rounded and preparing for the future are good things. But when time with God suffers at the expense of something else, we need to reevaluate our framework. Too often we get caught up worrying that we’ll miss out on an opportunity, but we could be missing out on God. Beginning with God can be difficult when we’re so accustomed to going full tilt all the time, but that’s the beauty of it. We adopt a Kingdom point of view. It can be unsettling. The busyness probably won’t disappear, but we find out what really matters and push more into a God-oriented point of view. Rather than wearing a badge of busyness, we find ourselves putting on the person of Christ.
Andrew Shaffer is the minister to youth and their families at First Baptist Dalton, GA. He is a graduate of Mississippi State, Samford and Truett Seminary. He has worked in youth ministry one way or another since 2000, and has been bitten by an otter.
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Seventy Years Strong Staying involved with their church, their work in the community, and their family has kept this couple’s love strong!
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by Esmerelda Lee
enjoy an inspiring old love stories. Favorites like An Affair to Remember, Love is a Many Splendid Thing, and others move me more than some of the modern-day love stories on the Hallmark Channel. There is something to be said about the purity and innocence of the courtship and love depicted through old movies. I am also honored to see these love stories played out in real life through older adults. Couples that fell in love and stayed in love through a world war, the Depression, life challenges, raising and burying loved ones are couples that loved for life. Betty and Mitchell Lyle are a local Cleveland couple that met in the first grade at Arnold Memorial School. For Mitchell it was love at first sight. Betty believes that the grinning first-grader grew on her over time. According to Mitchell, they were “sweet” on each other but did not get serious until after World War II. Mitchell enlisted in the Navy in 1943 and stayed out to sea for most of that time. He remembers a year and half going by before his feet even touched dry land. But each week when mail was delivered to his aircraft carrier, Betty’s unrelenting letters and her faith that he would return home kept their love strong. When Mitchell and Betty were finally reunited after the war, they dated for eight short months before they were married. After graduating college, Betty became a school teacher with Cleveland City Schools, and Mitchell went to work for the railroad. Later he became one of the members of our City Council. When asked what was the secret to loving each other through sixty-nine years of marriage, they both stated, “Stay busy so you don’t get into trouble!” Betty and Mitchell were married at First Baptist Church in 1946, and were always involved in their church, work, and family. They had two sons. Both Tony and David were strong boys, raised by a strong, no-nonsense working mother. Betty was loving, but she always made it clear that her sons would love education
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like she did, and they would adhere to a strong work ethic. Mitchell attributes his sons’ successes to their mother. He did say that he and Betty believed in giving their children “some good lickings,” that helped too. In a world where so many people focus on their own happiness and make life-altering decisions based on these motives, I asked Betty and Mitchell if they were happy throughout the sixty-nine years of marriage. “We always worked it out, and if we didn’t laugh at each other, we found someone or something to laugh about. You’ll have problems in marriage, but who doesn’t? You just have to talk it out,” Mitch replied. When I asked if they ever fought, they looked puzzled. “Who doesn’t fight? We are both so different, and we like different things. When we fought, the one with the strongest case won.” Mitchell also added, “We compromised, but Betty made the most compromises. I am still surprised that she chose me.”In Betty’s much softer voice, she said, “If there is something to fight about, there is something worth saving.” On August 22, 2016, Betty and Mitchell Lyle will celebrate their seventieth wedding anniversary. Today, these lifelong Cleveland residents live at Garden Plaza at Cleveland Senior Living. Their apartment has little awards they won from serving in their vocations and in their community, war-torn photographs of family members, and beside each recliner is a tattered and worn Bible. They still laugh at each other and with each other. There are also days where the laughter and the talking are silent. On those days, Fox News anchors are the only voices heard in the apartment. Mitchell said it best, “What she forgets, I can remember. When she laughs, I am happy, and even though there were days she didn’t like me, she always loved me.” Esmerelda Lee is campus manager for Garden Plaza of Cleveland, an independent and assisted living facility for seniors. She and her husband Andrew have three children.
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Volunteers in Medicine Hosts Voices of Lee for Annual Benefit
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by Ashley Evans
t’s that time again! The 11th Annual Band Aid Banquet benefiting Volunteers in Medicine Chattanooga will happen at Abba’s House on Monday, April 11, 2016 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM. Underwritten by Christ United Methodist Church and March Adams & Associates, the evening will feature an update on the clinic and a performance by the Voices of Lee. Dinner will be from Taziki’s and one very special item will be available for silent bids: a generous donation from Walt Disney World of four (4) OneDay Park Hopper tickets. VIM Chattanooga is a faith-based, free health care clinic serving low income Hamilton and surrounding county residents who have no health insurance. The clinic provides primary medical care, prescription medicines, and some specialized care, while partnering with other health agencies to provide additional specialized and advanced care. At the end of 2015 the clinic had logged 56,362 patient visits valued at more than $19 million at clinic rates and $80 million at conservative emergency room rates since May 2005. Specialties that VIM provides are cardiology, gynecology, gastroenterology, neurology, optometry, physical therapy, nutrition counseling, and chaplaincy programs. We hope to alleviate pain and suffering caused by both medical and spiritual conditions for patients during 5,000 visits in 2016. Our patients are adults between the ages of 19 and 64, with incomes at or below 200% of the federal poverty level, and uninsured. Many patients are in their mid 50’s to early 60’s. They have primarily worked their entire adult lives but have
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been downsized or retired without insurance. Ours is the belief that the greatest healing does not go to the people who come to the Clinic to receive care, but rather to the volunteers who go there to give it. To maintain this culture, each clinic session is opened with comments from a local pastor and prayer with the staff, volunteers, and patients who wish to join. Volunteers benefit from the opportunity to use their talent and experience the divine joy of service. We are not a Christian outreach for a particular church or denomination, but our volunteers demonstrate their faith by the actions and interactions with patients. Because we are faith-based, we do not accept any funds from local, state, or federal government entities. We are funded entirely by churches, businesses, foundations, and individuals in our community. VIM is taking table and seat reservations now by phone 423-855-8220 or online at our website: www.vimchatt.org/donate. There are a limited number of $1,000 Gold Sponsorships available which include one (1) table for eight (8) with premium placement. Tables of eight (8) are $500 and individual tickets $50. Last year, VIM broke records by raising more than $60,000 to serve our friends and neighbors with life saving medical care. This past year our patient visits increased … and so did our need for your prayers and support. Come out to support our clinic and enjoy a great evening of inspiration. Ashley was hired as Executive Director April 2014. Before joining VIM, Evans served as Development Director for the AIM Center. Evans is a graduate of the University of Georgia at Athens. She has written 15 books and booklets on Christian Living. www.hungryheartsministry.com
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“If we had no winter, the spring would not be so pleasant; if we did not sometimes taste of adversity, prosperity would no be so welcome.” —Anne Bardstreet
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by Don Smith
n Ephesians 4:2 we read, “Be completely humble and gentle: be patient, bearing with one another in love.” As couples, it is vital that we understand these two principle: bear with one another and work through adversity. I am 59 years old. I was born when “Howdy Doody” was the big kids’ TV show in 1957. I grew up seeing my friends live through the divorce culture that hit during the ‘60s and ‘70s. It seems as if we have moved past that phase now, and in this culture, we just don’t make the commitment, thinking that is the best solution. It is not. In any relationship, we should understand that both parties are human. Each one is vulnerable, fallible, and most of all, unpredictable. We have lost the sense of community with each other. We can’t all be the same, and we can’t expect that our partner will be our all. Only Jesus can be that! Look at the other person in your life as just that—another person with a distinct fingerprint, outlook, personality, and an individual relationship with Jesus Christ. In our Christian world, we have the expectation that God has that special one, that perfect piece of the puzzle that fits just right into our master
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puzzle. Can I say this? That person does not exist. No one will fit perfectly into your life. If we examine the two sexes, we will see so many differences, not to mention the obvious one: we are different. We are unique, and we should celebrate that difference and accommodate it into our lives. When God created Adam, He created a perfect specimen, but God said that was not the best, so He caused a deep sleep to come over Adam and did some surgery. He removed most the of the feminine from him and placed it in Eve. Now the one is two, and the two need to become one. But they become one only through the adversity of life and the struggle of relationship. This experiment is worked out in the lab we call life. This is a warning! The person you become one with is a human just like you. Treat each other in the manner you would like to be treated by always remembering the Golden Rule.
Donald E. Smith, Jr. and his wife, Deborah are cofounders of Hearts Set Free in Cleveland, TN of which he is also the Executive Director.
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Daffodil: Trumpet and a Star The daffodil tells the story of Jesus’ triumphant return to collect His bride. by Teresa Mustar
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affodils are the evidence that spring has sprung! Winter is soon behind and the newness of spring awaits. There is deliverance from the cold, starkness; and now, green is at hand. There are at least fifty species of daffodils and more than 13,000 hybrids? All daffodils have a center that looks like a trumpet. Daffodils have a ring of six petals around the trumpet that is referred to as a star. The natural daffodil is golden yellow, while the trumpet may be a contrasting color. There are numerous color combinations including yellow and white, yellow and orange, white and orange, pink, red, and even lime green. Take time to examine a daffodil. Notice the texture of the crown in the center. Touch the beautifully ruffled filigree rim of the trumpet. Look into the eye of the bowl; the cup-shaped part of the flower. Here in the corona (Latin for crown) you will find the pollen, stigma, style, ovary, anther, and filament. The center of the daffodil is known by all these names: the crown (corona), the trumpet, the bowl, and the cup. All are found in the Book of Revelation.
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The Crown. “Fear none of those things which thou shalt suffer: behold, the devil shall cast some of you into prison, that ye may be tried; and ye shall have tribulation ten days: be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a crown of life” (2:10 KJV). The Trumpet. “After this I looked, and, behold, a door was opened in heaven: and the first voice which I heard was as it were of a trumpet talking with me; which said, Come up hither, and I will shew thee things which must be hereafter” (4:1 KJV). The Bowl. “And when he had taken it, the four living creatures and the twenty-four elders fell down before the Lamb. Each one had a harp and they were holding golden bowls full of incense, which are the prayers of God’s people” (5:8 NIV). The Cup. “The same shall drink of the wine of the wrath of God, which is poured out without mixture into the cup of his indignation; and he shall be tormented with fire and brimstone in the presence of the holy angels, and in the presence of the Lamb” (14:10 KJV). The Star. Now examine the star. There are three supporting petal-like sepals supporting three other petals; the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit supporting mankind, creation, and eternity. “I Jesus have sent mine angel to testify unto you these things in the churches. I am the root and the offspring of David, and the bright and morning star” (22:16 KJV). God has heard the prayers of His people and will give the crown of life to the faithful. Sound your trumpet! The Bright and Morning Star will utterly destroy the Enemy!
Teresa Mustar is the founder of www. personalvictory.org, a web site where Christians can share God’s good news of spiritual, physical, and financial victories with the world. Also, download teachings, videos, and submit prayer requests.
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