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Contents M AY 2 0 1 8
GoodNews from the Pastor’s Desk 6 The Wind is Blowing
GoodNews for Teens 26 I See You
GoodNews for Kids 8 Finish the Race Well
GoodNews for Seniors 28 Maggie’s Mother
GoodNews on Money Matters 10 The $1 Million Dollar Car
GoodNews for Everyone 30 The Value of a Special Woman
by Andrew Towe
by Linda Ray Center
by Andrew Lee
GoodNews for Men 12 Uncommon Valor by Dr. Greg Collins
GoodNews for Women 14 Enemies
by Madeline McFarland
GoodNews for Life 16 Sheep Feeding
by David McFarland
GoodNews Cover Story 20 Challenge Golf An Interview with CGA Staff GoodNews for Everyone 22 The Cost of Paying Attention by Micki Ann Harris
GoodNews for Parents 24 Sometimes God Has To Write in the Sky
by Paula Deal
by Esmerelda Lee
by Kenneth Ware
GoodNews for Couples 32 Kingdom Attitudes between Husbands and Wives
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by Theodore & Stephanie Young
GoodNews for Health & Fitness 34 Power in the Blood by Evan Tyler Fox
GoodNews for Mothers 36 The Beauty of Motherhood by Dr. Rita Carr
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GoodNews for Women’s Health 38 Fighting the Aging Process by Dr. James White
by Bill McGinnis
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The Wind Is Blowing
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by Andrew Towe
was reading Genesis 8:1 and it says, “And God remembered Noah, and every living thing, and all the cattle that was with him in the ark: and God made a wind to pass over the earth, and the waters assuaged.” Noah was a righteous man when it would have been easier for him to have blended in with everybody else. He began to proclaim a prophetic message of repentance because a flood was coming. I don't think we can fully realize how ridiculous this message must have seemed to the people of Noah’s day and what a step of boldness
like Noah, who are exempt from the opinions of people. They will declare what God has said. We know from Sunday school that it rained for forty days and forty nights. Then the Ark rested in the seventh month upon the mountains of Ararat. The waters decreased continually until the tenth month. Noah sent out a dove three times. The first time the dove simply returned; the second time the dove returned with an olive leaf; and the third time the dove did not return. Thus, Noah knew all was good! There is a deeper revelation to be seen here. God made a “wind” to pass over the earth. The Hebrew word for wind is “ruach,” which by definition means, “by resemblance of breath that is sensible or even violent exaltation”. God made the wind or He breathed an exhale that pushed back the water of destruction. God is making a wind that is going to push back what has been causing destruction in your life. When the Holy Spirit began to speak to me, He said tell the people, “I am blowing out destruction and blowing in blessing.” Get ready for new doors of opportunity and new revelation of God’s provision. God remembers you!
It was a fearless message that exuded obedience to God’s voice. I pray that God will raise up some prophets
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About The Author
it was for Noah to deliver this word from God, because those people had never seen or felt rain! In fact, at that time dew supplied their need of water. So a vaporizing midst was all they had ever known. Then, here comes this bold prophet, Noah, declaring this crazy message that water was going to fall from the sky and they needed to repent or be destroyed. It must have seemed absurd. Furthermore, the people witnessed Noah building this huge monstrosity of a boat that he would supposedly sail inside of and that was going to keep him safe from the flood.
Some of you reading this today have been through a season of being hidden away. You may be feeling like God has forgotten about you because, like Noah, you have been stuck inside an ark or, like David, you have been hiding out in a cave. God remembered Noah and He is remembering you! He has not forgotten you and He will never forsake you! It was for your protection that you have been hidden; but I believe today, God is bringing you into a new season. The waters that destroyed everybody else, was Noah’s mode of transportation. God is bringing you to a new destination. The floods have stopped and the wind is blowing. God’s provision is being released! Andrew Towe and his wife, Brooke, together pastor Ramp Church Chattanooga. They have one daughter, Giuliana, and are currently expecting a son this fall. Even as Ezekiel was carried out by the spirit to the valley of dry bones, Pastor Andrew has been called to speak the prophetic message of awakening to the Tennessee Valley, raising up an army of believers from the dry scattered bones and equipping them to advance the kingdom of God.
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Finish the Race Well
“I have competed well; I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.” (2 Timothy 4:7)
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by Linda Ray Center
any schools conduct their annual field day in May.
The Bible tells us to press toward the goal for the prize
A certain buzz is in the air with students talking
of the upward call of God. The goal is the mark, the victory
about the possibilities of playing sports and holding
ribbon, or the end of the race. The prize is the reward of
athletic contest outside. Kids, parents, and teachers have a blast while soaking up the sun. The goal for field day is not winning but having fun. Let’s jump into action and find ways to make your field day a good day.
victory in Heaven through Jesus Christ. Where do Christian athletes fit in on Field day? They run with love in their hearts.
“The Race”
• Make sure you get plenty of rest the night before. Pray for your team mates and opponents.
Faith
• Eat a breakfast fit for a champion, eggs, oatmeal, or
In Christ
fruit. Avoid sugar at all cost. Your spiked energy will
Show others
fade quickly.
We believe in
• Wear loose fitting clothes, leave your jewelry at home,
Running the race well
and be aware of safety throughout the day. Don’t forget
Take great strides in the chase
sunscreen. Skinning a knee or a sunburned face is not a
Tell your friends about God’s grace
good way to end the day.
Pass the torch of truth and light
• Remember the ole saying “sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me”? Being called
There’s victory ahead
a name will hurt someone’s feelings. Put yourself in
Press toward the goal
other student’s tennis shoes. Be mindful not to damage
Race together
someone’s self-esteem.
Keep the pace
• Have a good attitude. Positive attitudes are contagious.
Run in
Give a smile away to encourage someone.
Love
• If you don’t win an award, no big deal. Be a gracious team Furthermore, you receive the benefits of better fitness. • Above all, don’t miss the mark. Always concentrate on the positive. Run the race well.
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About The Author
player. You’re already a winner by being a good sport. Linda Ray Center is retired from a thirty-two-year career in dance education. She is presently an author, poet and passionate speaker at churches, women’s retreats, and conferences. As a Bible teacher, her mission is to bring women into a deeper bond with God, themselves, and others.
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The $1 Million Dollar Car MONEY MATTERS WITH DR. ANDREW LEE Dr. Andrew Lee is professor of English at Lee University. He also serves as a coordinator for Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University. He and his wife Esmerelda have three children.
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y son Caleb is eighteen years old and drives a car
money on the latest toys every year had certainly paid off.
which is worth one million dollars. Allow me to
Now it was Mom and Dad’s turn to “pay up.”
explain. The car is a 2002 Nissan Infiniti which
At age sixteen, Caleb had started working a part-time
was fourteen years old when we bought it. Luckily, the car
job after school, and we had explained that we loved him
had only sixty-six thousand miles on the odometer at the
enough to give him his “manhood”—meaning, of course,
time he purchased it at age sixteen. When Caleb was around
that he would be solely responsible for paying for his own
eight years old, we explained to him (and to his five-year-
car insurance, gas, and maintenance. I pointed out that
old brother Samuel) that if he wanted a car when he turned
the nicer and more expensive the car, the higher monthly
sixteen, we would make him a deal. We would agree to
insurance premiums he would be paying out of his own
“match” whatever money he had saved by that time. If
pocket. And then our son surprised us in the most amazing
he saved nothing, we would give him precisely nothing.
way. After he’d looked at a few cars of various prices, one
Around that same time, I taught my boys about the stock
day he came to us and said he had decided to buy that 2002
market and how they could use money to invest in shares
Nissan Infiniti which would cost seven thousand dollars.
of companies in the hopes that the money would grow over
“Dad,” he said, “you’ve explained to me about investing
time. The lightbulb went off inside his young mind, and the
and the magic of compound interest and how money grows
boy began saving every nickel he could from doing chores
over time. So I think I’ll just use my money to buy the car
and from birthday and Christmas money. By age nine, he
and then I can take your matching money and invest that in
began buying shares of one of his favorite companies, Walt
a stock index fund for my retirement.” I think I might have
Disney; later in middle school he bought some Apple stock,
wept with joy right there. He was listening to his old Dad,
some Microsoft, some Google. By the time he neared his
after all. And the lessons had stuck. So let’s do the math. He
sixteenth birthday, his investments were worth over seven
took our seven thousand dollar matching funds and invested
thousand dollars. Great, but what had we gotten ourselves
it in a low-cost stock index fund with Vanguard. That seven
into? But true to our word, we were tracking him over the
thousand has already grown to over eight thousand, and
years and had saved up another seven thousand dollars to
compounded at ten percent annually (which is about what
“match” his money for his car. A fourteen thousand dollar
the market has historically averaged over the past century),
car, in my opinion, is quite a nice ride for any sixteen-year-
it will be over one million dollars by the time Caleb reaches
old. My first car as a teen cost nine hundred dollars, and
age sixty-eight. So that car really is worth one million dollars
the engine blew out on me after a few months, leaving me
to Caleb. I think the spiritual application of this story is
stranded. This was one lucky kid, I thought. Of course, as
evident: by sacrificing present desires for a greater goal
Ben Franklin reminds us, “Diligence is the mother of good
through regular discipline, we will be rewarded. Ultimately,
luck,” and his years of regular saving instead of blowing his
our Heavenly Father will reward our sacrifice and discipline
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or a very large portion of my life, I have lived under the influence of many mighty men and women of valor coming home from the battlefront of war. I first want to say to all the men and women who have served our country faithfully, whether in times of peace or times of war, thank you. We salute and honor all of our veterans, past and present. In the scriptures, we find many heroes of the faith. We find many instances and stories of great men and women of valor such as Rahab, who hid the spies of Israel, or Samson the man who would slay many with the jaw bone of a donkey. Maybe we talk about Moses who would face down a mighty pharaoh or how about Paul, who even at the peril of his own life would not deny Christ. We can write a multitude of accounts of those whose lives have exhibited uncommon valor in their time. To those men who are called by God as the spiritual leaders in our homes, there lies the potential for uncommon valor in us. I have found in my life following Christ, the hardest place to stand for Jesus is among those who know us the best. One of the most difficult places to stand for the truth of God’s word and what is right is among those who see our failures and shortcomings. The problem we face is our definition of uncommon valor. We believe that this uncommon valor is found in few people. We believe that there are only a few who, in difficult situations or circumstances,
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can muster up the courage to go forth and walk in uncommon valor. The truth is, the real definition of uncommon valor, is that it is a quality found within that comes to surface despite the circumstance and situation. Most heroes will say they never planned on being a hero. Most will say that they didn’t know that character trait was within them until the need arose. See, those who become heroes do so not because they know what the outcome will be, but that it is more important for them to do something rather than not to do anything at all. Clearly, we are living in a time where men who love God need to stand up for truth and not be afraid to let their light shine before men, even if those who see that light are the ones who we know the best. It takes courage to share your faith; it takes courage to stand for truth and what is right, despite our failures and shortcomings. Shall we do nothing? I think the words of Paul are fitting here: “I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus” (Philippians 3:14). Rise up, and press on. It will take courage and uncommon valor, but greater is he that is in you than he that is in the world.
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Enemies
re you your own worst enemy? Recently, I was reading in the book of Psalms and kept coming across phrases such as “arise against my enemies,” “bring them to their knees,” “humiliate them,” and “bring them shame and disgrace.” Understanding that King David lived in a time of great wars and wondering how these passages in Psalms applied to me, I asked the Lord, “Who are my enemies?”
To which He answered, “You are your greatest enemy.” I have been dwelling on this thought for some time, trying to examine why I am constantly working against myself. Whether it is dieting, cleaning house, or starting a project in which, I know the Lord wants me to play a part, I seem to procrastinate or to find a way to excuse my lack of action. Apostle Paul had this same struggle and wrote about it in the seventh chapter of Romans. “For what I am doing, I do not understand; for I am not practicing what I would like to do, but I am doing the very thing I hate.” As Paul comes to the end of this discussion, he comes to the conclusion that his actions are caused by nothing else but the sin that dwells within him. James also expresses in James 4:17, “Therefore, to
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the one who knows the right thing to do and does not do it, to him it is sin.” Why am I sharing this with you? I am sharing because, I believe, I am not in this battle alone, nor can I win it alone. There is something to be said for comradery. What if we turned the tables? What if mighty women of God started becoming who they were destined to be instead of continually falling prey to their own doubts, fears, or laziness? What if we decided to chase after the “God dream” that is placed inside each of us with the same tenacity that we compare ourselves to others? Maybe it is over time that we start to love ourselves a little bit more. After all, the Bible does say to love your enemies and to pray for those who persecute you. What if we start praying that we will be kinder to ourselves? As we bring our flesh under submission to God’s will for our lives, we can start becoming whom He has called us to be. It is time to put away the false identity we have given to ourselves and embrace who we are as daughters of the Most High. This change will not happen overnight, but I believe, it will happen sooner than you think. Will you join me in this challenge? 1. Determine to intentionally spend time in prayer and allow the Holy Spirit to renew your mind. 2. Claim God’s promises over your life. 3. Dare to dream of something amazing to do for the Kingdom of God. 4. Replace bad habits one at a time with good habits and celebrate small accomplishments. 5. Pray for God to give you strategies to accomplish His purposes in your life. “To acquire wisdom is to love oneself; people who cherish understanding will prosper” (Proverbs 19:8).
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Sheep Feeding by David McFarland
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Do you love me?
ave you ever been asked that? Most of us have at some time in our lives. What was your answer? Usually “Yes” or “Of course” or maybe even “Yes, you know I do.” Often we’re asked that by someone who loves us and needs a little reassurance. Have they ever added “If you love me then why don’t you ____________?” You can fill in the blank. Sounds like a form of conditional love doesn’t it? What if they keep on asking the same thing? Annoying right? You
to being a fishermen, had a family, lived a long life, and gone to paradise when he died. Not too bad of an existence. Jesus knew that Peter was destined for so much more. After all he was “the rock.” In order to reach his full potential, there was a condition placed upon his love for the Lord. “Feed my sheep.” Peter accepted the challenge and the rest is history, Bible history. The man who massively failed as a friend when Jesus was arrested by denying that he even knew Jesus, got the chance to redeem himself (even though he didn’t have to because Jesus’s death on the cross was redemption enough). Peter made the most of his life and is now affectionately known as St. Peter, the rock that God built the church on. That would not have happened if he had not decided to “Feed the sheep.”
Do you love me?
may have guessed where I’m going with this. Yep, Peter in John chapter 21. He’s eating breakfast with Jesus after He has been resurrected. Jesus asks him three times “Do you love me?” When Peter says “Of course” The Savior says “Then feed my lambs” and “Then feed my sheep” and finally “Then take care of my sheep.” Sounds conditional doesn’t it? But God is supposed to love us unconditionally. So, what gives? I believe it comes down to the fact that God wants what’s best for us.
I believe that Jesus is asking you and me the same thing. “Do you love me? Then feed my sheep.” His love for us will not be changed if we decline, but if we answer His call we can reach the potential that He has planned for us. God calls us to serve Him and to serve others. What does feeding His sheep look like? I believe it can look like a lot of different things. For some, it’s full time ministry, maybe even on the mission field. For most, I think it’s probably closer to home, often at your local church. Sheep feeding there can take on many forms from actual teaching, such as a small group or Sunday school class, to parking lot duty or nursery duty. I don’t know what it looks like for you, but God does. He has a plan to use you. Ask Him with a willing heart and I’m sure He’ll reveal where and how He wants you to feed His sheep. Do you love Him?
Peter obviously knew that Jesus was the Messiah, the Son of God. He believed; therefore, he was “saved.” He was headed to Heaven. He could have went back
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About The Author
Living life to the fullest
David McFarland is a devoted husband and father. He is passionate about being a role model for youth and is approaching twenty years working as a Physical Education teacher. David also volunteers in youth and family ministry through his local church and along with his wife encourages families to be spiritually strong at www.ignitingfamilies.com.
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Chattanooga Church Directory Anglican
Anglican Church of the Redeemer 423.892.1101 104 McBrien Rd, 37411
Assembly of God
Calvary Church 423.629.1200 1212 South Seminole Drive, 37412 Fresh Fire Awakening 423.255.3103 Chattanooga, 37421
Baptist Bayside Baptist Church 423-344-8327 6100 Hwy 58 Harrison, TN 37416 Covenant Baptist Church 423.892.5542 1640 N. Joiner Rd, 37421 Duncan Park Baptist Church 706.899.3707 1609 Glowmont Dr, 37412 New Haven Baptist Church 423.855.4910 1058 Graysville Rd, 37421 Middle Cross Baptist Church 423.877.5742 4009 Norcross Rd, 37343 Heritage Baptist Church 423.499.5060 2934 Hickory Valley Rd, 37421 Ridgeview Baptist Church 423.899.1530 6 Moore Rd, 37411 Spring Creek Road Baptist 423.894.0700 1312 Spring Creek Rd, 37412 Alpine Baptist Church 423.875.3522 4720 Stagg Rd, 37415 Ashland Terrace Baptist Church 423.877.4392 906 Ashland Terrace, 37415 Avondale Baptist Church 423.344.2208 5479 Hwy 58, 37416 Bartle Baugh Baptist Church 423.344.5207 6129 Champion Rd, 37416 Berean Baptist Church 423.629.1634 1614 Kirby Ave, 37404 Bethel Baptist Church 423.875.9107 632 Lullwater Rd, 37405 Bethlehem Baptist Church 423.266.5484 101 Lawn St, 37405 Bible Way Baptist Church 423.624.2149 2003 Elmendorf St, 37406 Brainerd Baptist Church 423.624.2606 18 // May 2018
300 Brookfield Ave, 37411 Brainerd Hills Baptist Church 423.892.6645 6611 East Brainerd Rd, 37421 Calvary Baptist Church 423.875.8154 5201 Dayton Blvd, 37415 Canaan Baptist Church 423.867.1003 4318 13th Avenue, 37407 Central Baptist Church 423.624.4678 901 Woodmore Ln, 37411 Charity Baptist Church 423.267.6576 2340 Rossville Blvd, 37408 Clifton Hill Baptist Church 423.867.4887 3616 Rossville Blvd, 37407 Concord Baptist Church 423.892.9313 7025 East Brainerd Rd, 37421 East Brainerd Baptist Church 423.892.4235 1047 Graysville Rd, 37421 East Lake Baptist Church 423.698.1597 3315 12th Ave, 37407 East Ridge Baptist Church 423.698.2421 4201 Ringgold Rd, 37412 Edgewood Baptist Church 423.629.5821 3604 Ringgold Road, 37412 Empowerment Church 423.355.5576 1203 Blocker Lane, 37412 Faith Baptist Church 423.344.9712 8834 North Hickory Valley, 37416 Fellowship Baptist Church 423.894.8080 5335 Clemons Rd, 37412 First Baptist Church 423.265.2257 401 Gateway Ave, 37402 First Baptist Church 423.629.1950 1228 Latta St, 37406 First Baptist Church 423.265.3229 506 East 8th St., 37403 First Calvary Baptist Church 423.267.5159 300 Bell Ave, 37405 Grace Baptist Church 423.892.4869 7815 Shallowford Rd, 37421 Grace Baptist Tabernacle 423.622.2565 2551 Tunnel Blvd, 37406 Greater Beulah Baptist Church 423.624.0418 1301 Commerce St, 37404 Harmony Baptist Church
423.629.9660 3832 Youngstown Rd, 37406 Harrison First Baptist Church 423.265.8702 6620 Church Street Harrison, TN 37341 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 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
Catholic Basilica of Saints Peter & Paul Catholic Church 423.266.1618 214 East 8th St, 37402
Church of God 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 of the Union Assembly 706.313.3489 1014 Spring Creek Rd, 37412 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 Omega Harvest Church 423.875.0033 4904 Dayton Blvd, 37415 Pure Holiness Church of God 423.622.4667 420 North Holly St, 37404 Redemption Point Church 423-855-7321 3831 Ooltewah-Ringgold Rd. Ooltewah, TN 37363 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 Word Center Church of God 423.867.3330 4803 13th Ave, 37407
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
Lutheran
Ascension Lutheran Church 423.698.5047 720 South Germantown Rd, 37412 First Lutheran Church 423.629.5990 2800 McCallie Avenue, 37404 Good Shepherd Lutheran
423.629.4661 822 Belvoir Ave, 37412 Saint Phillip Lutheran Church 423.267.1475 51 West 25th St, 37408
Methodist
Christ United Methodist Church 423.892.9363 8645 East Brainerd Road, 37421 Cleveland Trinity UMC 423.892.6926 9028 Warbler Ln, 37421 East Lake UMC 423.624.4921 2903 East 37th St, 37407 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 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 St Elmo UMC 423.490.7039 4626 St Elmo Avenue, 37409 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
Nazarene Calvary Church of the Nazarene 423.892.5771 4400 Bonny Oaks Dr, 37416 East Ridge Church of the Nazarene 423.864.8828 5821 Ringgold Rd, 37412 First Church of the Nazarene 423.893.7756 5455 North Terrace, 37411
Lookout Valley Church of the Nazarene 423.821.2332 136 S. Aster Avenue, 37419
Non-Denominational Christian Family Church 423.774.8888 88 Hunt Drive Rossville, GA 30741 The Sacred Heart Mission of Chattanooga 423.238.3835 3914 St Elmo Ave, 37409 Faith Connection Church 423.933.6986 7312 Shallowford Rd, 37421 Free To Worship Revival Center 423.650.9172 9966 Lovell Rd. Soddy Daisy, TN 37379 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 The Net Church Carmike East Ridge 18 5080 South Terrace, 37412 Ramp Church Chattanooga 423.531.7267 3975 TN-2, 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 Redemption To The Nations Church 423.591.7886 1908 Bailey Ave, 37404 Sharon Pentecostal Church 423.867.7088 1400 East 48th St, 37407 Virtuous Church 423.521.4440 5952 Brainerd Road, 37412 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 Valleybrook Presbyterian Church 6001 Hixson Pike, 37343
Vineyard Vineyard Christian Fellowship 423.704.2188 10615 London Ln, 37302
Seventh-Day Adventist Collegedale Community 9503 Four Corners Place Collegedale, TN 37363 Hamilton Community Church 7997 Shallowford Rd Chattanooga, TN 37421 Orchard Park SDA Church 423.698.0707 951 N. Orchard Knob Ave, 37404
Wesleyan Faith Community Wesleyan 7725 Shallowford Road Chattanooga, TN 37421 Haitian Reference Church 7725 Shallowford Road, 37421
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Challenge Golf An Interview with CGA staff
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e asked Ron Potter, Founder of CGA: what is the vision of the Challenge Golf Association? The CGA exists to fulfill the Great Commission given to each of us in Matthew 28:19. We use the game of golf as a platform to pursue our vision of “sharing the gospel with one million golfers.” It has proven to be a great catalyst for relational evangelism. Is it possible for a golf course to actually bear fruit as a mission field? Absolutely! With 26 million golfers and 15,000 courses in the USA, our mission field is huge. The Barna Research Group produced a recent survey that illustrates why it is a mission field ripe for the harvest. In a typical golf tournament with 100 players there is a good likelihood that: • 37 may suffer from alcohol or substance abuse • 35 may be addicted to pornography • 23 are considering bankruptcy • 45 are alienated from their children for one reason or another • 27 have been devastated by a failed marriage and • 2 are seriously contemplating suicide How is the Challenge Golf Association sharing the Gospel with these men? By partnering with potentially thousands of like-minded churches of various denominations in a unique golf tournament event simply called The Invitational©. When did The Invitational© tournament begin? Well, I had been overseeing church golf leagues from the Tri-Cities to Chattanooga for over three decades, primarily for just good fun and fellowship. In 2004, we decided to conduct
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our first truly evangelistic outreach tournament at Flagstone (now Chatata Valley) golf course in Cleveland, TN. It was pretty primitive compared to the high standard we have today in conducting events, but several life-changing decisions were made and just knowing the Lord was in it was enough for us. Today, The Invitational© has been experienced by many in this area and bore great results. The two tournaments conducted in Southeast Tennessee last summer totaled 130 players with 42 written decisions made for Christ. What exactly is it that makes The Invitational© so unique to other tournaments and golf ministries? First, it is absolutely free to each player, paid in full by sponsors, serving as a visual illustration of God’s amazing grace! Second, caddies and volunteers are enlisted from the host church to invite their un-churched friends, business associates or family members to play in this free tournament. We show the caddies how they can use their natural friendships and skills to serve golfers, just like on the PGA Tour, a picture of servanthood. And third, our ongoing discipleship training contained in our Caddie Action Plan teaches relational evangelism principles through a detailed outreach strategy. Finally, we show our ministry partners how Challenge Golf can fund The Invitational© at no cost to the church! All we ask is for a little cooperation and trust in our proven process. “Leave no church behind” is the ongoing philosophy of our dedicated staff! Speaking of dedicated staff, Dr. Terry Fields oversees Ministry Partner Development. He has been a successful pastor,
denominational leader, non-profit consultant, and fundraiser. He earned a doctorate in Evangelistic Church Growth and is the former Executive Vice President of Church Evangelism at the North American Mission Board in Atlanta, GA. We asked Dr. Fields if the church has been receptive to partnering with Challenge Golf: Yes, they are thrilled because The Invitational© is such an exciting and creative new tool for them to use to grow their church. And now, through years of pilot events from Savannah, GA, to Covina, CA, we have many great stories and incredible results to share. The Invitational© is a good fit for any size church, too. The mega-church in California now has 22 families in the church as a direct result of The Invitational© and the follow up afterwards. The small, rural church in Etowah, TN, had 26 written decisions for the Lord on the day of their tournament! And it’s really hard to beat free! We come along beside the church and show them exactly how to do this step by step. Now that’s a great partnership! It’s our desire to build life-long relationships with each ministry partner to assure the gospel is preached through The Invitational© in perpetuity. One thing I know for sure about real evangelism is that it requires relationships to effectively be communicated. Golf is the ultimately relational sport. When you spend 4 or 5 hours with someone on a golf course, you get to know them. Our work uses natural relationships and the fun of golf to open doors and open hearts. We help our ministry partners prepare for The Invitational© by showing them who to invite and how to encourage them to participate. Then after the big event, we help with the follow up strategy to keep the relationships growing. It really is more than just a game. Another key player for the CGA is Lee Stewart, Chairman of the Board. Lee has been in the banking business since 1972. He is the founding CEO of Southern Heritage Bank with several locations in Cleveland and Chattanooga and provides outstanding leadership for CGA.
Lee, what compelled you to lead the organization as Chairman of the Board? The CGA offers a unique way to introduce the Gospel to golfers. All of us who know Christ as Lord and Savior understand our responsibility to spread the Good News. I fully support the CGA model to be an effective way to share Christ. And what would you like to communicate today to those just learning about Challenge Golf? This is an outstanding way to share the Gospel. If you love golf and you love Jesus Christ, you can be a part of this wonderful non-denominational ministry! Ron, this really is an exciting ministry. How close is Challenge Golf to being the national ministry that you and the Board of Trustees envision? The foundation is solid. The strategy is proven. The staff is identified. With appropriate funding the CGA could be conducting The Invitational© every day, with a new church, in a different community, somewhere across the country. Step by step we are getting there. Yes, it’s a big vision, but we have a big God. And since it’s His vision, we look forward to being used by Him and watching Him get it done through His provisions. And for me personally, I realize now more than ever that true joy comes from fulfilling the specific purpose for which we were created. Become a partner with Challenge Golf and play a significant role in the vision to “share the Gospel with one million golfers.” Take great satisfaction in making a difference today! Celebrating victories on... The CGA Tour ...it’s more than a game! www.ChallengeGolf.org
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Gò0dNews for Everyone
The Cost of Paying Attention by Micki Ann Harris
W
hen I became a new parent, I was hungry
How much anxiety would slough away if we were
for wisdom and desired to learn anything
to consciously abide and rest in our awareness of Him,
I could to “do it right.” I remember
moment by moment? That He is here. That He is God.
reading a book on one facet of instilling a healthy
That He is good. That He is in control. To hear Him say,
sense of self-worth and esteem in your child. The
“Be still and know that I am God.”
prescription? Just be fully present in their world for at
So, shhhh. Turn down the volume. Look up from
least a half hour a day.
the screens. Take your foot off the accelerator.
The point was to put down all of the tasks,
Brake. Be still. Listen. Pause to pay attention
sit on the floor, look them straight in the eye
to your life. It may be very noisy once you
and play whatever they wanted to play,
stop to listen. There may be a lot of inner
read whatever they wanted to read, talk
chaos and dissonance. But, there is a
about whatever their tiny minds were
stillness to be found, there is a place of
thinking, and to simply be fully
quiet and rest much as is found by
engaged. Seems so simple, but it
a frantic child who is calmed and
was a very difficult thing to do
comforted in its parent’s strong
in reality with so many other
and reassuring embrace. The
to-do’s screaming for
peace found when we are
my attention.
enveloped in the strength
It is the same thing
of Love.
for all relationships,
I am learning
really. You matter to
that prayer is not
me. Therefore, I will
only words and
be fully present to
feelings, but also
you. I want to really
silence, intimacy
see you, hear you, know you. It’s intimacy. I wonder how much we would grow in our own sense of worth, security and identity if we were just
and knowing. It is communion. Spend time to pay attention. It will indeed cost you something, but it is an investment with guaranteed returns.
to allow ourselves to be fully present to God, even for
“Surely I have calmed and quieted my soul;
just that prescribed 30 minutes a day. Just cognitive of
like a weaned child with his mother,
His awareness of me, that he sees all of me, hears what
like a weaned child is my soul within me [ceased from fretting].” Psalm 131:2
is spoken and unspoken and intimately knows and loves me. quieted by His affirming delight, secure in His company. If we could say with the psalmist and without fear, “Search me and know me....”
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About The Author
To be perceived by the glad gaze of the Father, Micki Ann Harris has been active in ministry for 35 years and is currently Spiritual Formation Director at the Chattanooga House of Prayer (ChattHOP), overseeing retreats and trainings held at ChattHOP’s facility. She and her husband Chuck have 4 grown children and reside in beautiful Sequatchie County, TN.
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Gò0dNews for Parents
Sometimes God Has To Write It in the Sky ur first (and only) time going to Disney as a family, we had talked to all of our friends who were Disney fanatics. They told us how to make reservations at the resort and the best dinner places around the parks, about the Disney dining plan, about how to ride all the best rides, how to make your dollar go further, what days to do the park hopper, where to see the fireworks and parades, transportation to the park, how to stay late, how to see the characters. These people knew everything. So, with much fear and trepidation I said, “Okay Anita, make the reservation.” My wife did all her homework and made reservations for us. Of course, for the McGinnis clan we have to have enough room to sleep six Anita gets a really great Disney representative on the phone who set us up with adjoining rooms, a reasonable meal plan and park passes for four days all for a reasonable price. We always try to stay positive for our kids. When they are anxious we try to remind them of Philippians 4:6-7, which says, “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” However, God usually has to remind me, too. On the long drive to Orlando, I started getting anxious. I was thinking, “We are going to get there and the plans
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are going to fall apart.” I was thinking “Wow, I am so Disney ignorant. What happens if we have a terrible time? I will have wasted all this money and all this time and we didn’t get any closer as a family.” We got to “the happiest place on earth” the night before our first park day. I got a few hours of restless sleep at the All-star Value Resort and the next morning I got up and went poolside to do my regular quiet time. So, in my journal I talked to God about my worries and anxieties about us going to the Disney parks for four days with four kids. Finally, in desperation, I wrote, “Okay God, if this is all going to work out, you are just going to have to write it in the sky.” So, we got in the Safari van and headed to the park. As we were driving into the parking lot, the kids said, “Hey Dad, that airplane is writing letters in the sky.” It said, T.R.U.S.T and under it is said, J.E.S.U.S.” So, the rest of the week, I did. I had that peace that guards your hearts and minds. I didn’t need secret insider knowledge of Disney. All I needed was Jesus Now, whenever I get anxious about anything, my wife and kids say, “Hey dad, that airplane is writing words in the sky.”
About The Author
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by Bill McGinnis
Bill McGinnis is the minister of education and families at Ridgedale Baptist Church. He has served churches in Texas, Georgia, and Tennessee. His wife Anita is a mom and a Christian Speaker and Teacher. He is grateful to have his 4 children at colleges in Tennessee. He enjoys teaching Bible studies, riding a bicycle, making jerky, and grilling meat.
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I See You
“You have not chosen me, but I have chosen you…” (John 15:16). by Paula Deal
I
t had been a great day of teaching from the seashore
cast out the legion of demons. He cast the demons into
of Galilee at Capernaum. Large crowds gathered there
2,000 pigs that were drowned in the sea. In an instant, the
to see Jesus. Parable after parable, lesson after lesson,
changed man was sitting at the feet of Jesus, clothed and in
Jesus shared that day. But the day wasn’t over yet. Later
his right mind (Mark 5:15). Jesus crossed over to the other
that night Jesus said, “Let’s go over to the other side”
side of the sea, calmed a stormy night to set this man free
(Mark 4:35). It would be a long night to cross over to the
and completely change his life. No wonder the freed man
other side of the sea. On the other side of the sea were the
wanted to get in the boat and go with Jesus (Mark 5:18).
Gadarenes. Jews in Jesus’s day knew that the other side of
But Jesus told him to go home and tell his friends what
the Sea of Galilee was not a place they should go. There
great things the Lord had done. He did go and tell and all
was pagan and idol-worshipping there. But after a long
men marveled (Mark 5:20). Jesus saw him that day and
day Jesus and his disciples headed out to cross over to the
nothing stood in His way of freedom. Not the distance
other side.
across the sea, nor the storm, not even the demons kept
The night was indeed a long one. The disciples, tired and worn out, were faced with a great storm of wind and
Jesus from seeing this man and setting him free. Time after time, Jesus saw, touched, and healed the
waves (Mark 4:37). In fear and frustration, the disciples
rejected and unclean. Can you imagine what Jesus saw
woke Jesus. They asked, “Do you not care if we drown?”
when He saw her, the woman with the issue of blood,
Jesus simply rebuked the wind and said, “Peace be still”.
after He asked, “Who touched my clothes?” (Mark 5:30-
The wind ceased and a great calm covered the sea (Mark
32). Once she was told by Jesus, “Your faith has made you
4:39). “Why are you afraid and where is your faith?” Jesus
whole,” she was immediately a changed woman! Right
asked. The disciples fear and faithlessness was then turned
there in the middle of the crowd, in the middle of her mess,
to amazement. They asked, “Who is this, that even the
Jesus saw her and made her whole.
wind and sea obey him?” But this was just the beginning of awesomeness they were about to see. As the boat reached the other side they were
Not once, as the storm blew, the demons raged, and the crowd pushed, did Jesus take His eyes off them and He sees you. Dear One, Jesus sees you and He loves you!
immediately met by a wild demon-possessed man from him and spoke, “Come out of the man, you unclean spirit.” Just like Jesus spoke and calmed the storm, he spoke and
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About The Author
among the tombs (Mark 5:3). Without hesitation Jesus saw Paula Deal is a wife, mother of two beautiful daughters and grandmother to two amazing grandchildren. She has been a teacher at Bradley for over 15 years.She attends Crossroads Community Church and is crazy in love with Jesus!
Gò0dNews for Seniors
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Maggie’s Mother Gò0dNews for Seniors Gò0dNews for Seniors by Esmerelda Lee
Seventy Years Strong Intergenerational Intersection Strength in Being Alone
here is a beautiful yet poignant children’s her mom remembered less, until she did not remember storybook entitled Love You Forever by Roger her name. America lost her mother recently, and when by Esmerelda LeeIpassing Staying involved with their church, theirlearned work in through the community, Knapp. The book begins mother and lovingly mom was her mom looked directly at her, Being alonewith is aachoice, I want toher share what have seniors. and their family has kept this couple’s love strong! holding her baby boy and rocking him gently in a brand and for one single instant, she remembered. As we grow by Esmerelda Lee uring the month of May, our oldest son million. Based on demographics alone, it behooves us as by Esmerelda Lee new white rocking chair. As she rocks him she sings, older, we will have the honor to care for our parents, graduated from high school. parents, a nation to find way atofirm communicate. Highetyou ince I have begun my new job, IMy have been who hand andaoffer handshakeGilbert to someone enjoy inspiring old love stories. Favorites like to a us strong ethic. “I’ll love you forever, I’ll likeanyou for always, as long and for peopleadhere who love like work parents. AsMitchell we growattributes his had notAffair visitedtoin five of years, made special said, “Wherever there are beginners and experts, old traveling weekly. Most my time isaspent recently encountered a restaurant. Remember, Love is a Manyolder, Splendid successes tointheir mother. He them. didand say as I’m living, my babyAn you’ll be.” The story progresses we will sons’ also deal with the angst of losing I that he trip to meeting see their oldest grandchild graduate, and enjoyed young, there is some kind of learning going on, some kind“some new people, and even though I am • Being alone is an opportunity to try new things. Thing, and others move me more than some and Betty believed in giving their children with the baby growing upmodern-day into a younglove man, and in turn am learning these lessons through caringtoo. for others: of the stories on the Hallmark good that helped every minute ofsenior the pomp andeach circumstance that goes of teaching. We lickings,” are all an pupils and we who are allbegan teachers.” still working in living, week is completely Recently, I met older lady line the mother grows older and weaker, until she is to be said Channel. There is something about the In a world where so many people focus on their along with an American high school graduation. As they Interacting with older adults enables youth to different and filled with opportunity. What I have dancing. She had never danced while married purity and innocence of the courtship and love own happiness and make life-altering decisions unable to rock sonsinging any longer. My favorite partanthem, roseher to the of the American and develop social skills, problem discovered, however, is that aold lot movies. ofnational my time is spent morenetworks, than fiftycommunication years, but Inow that she depicted through I am also honored to for based on these motives, asked Betty and Mitchell of this bookalone. is theWhether partwhen when the motherinis applauded every graduate walked across the stage, solving abilities, positive attitudes toward and I am traveling, a feeble, hotel out room having found herself alone, rather than sit aging, inthe hersixty-nine home see these love stories played inor real life through if they were happy throughout years and can barely remember the words of the lullaby, older adults. that fell in love and marriage. “We lost, always it I saw tears intimes, their eyes. In South Africa, aexperience student’s final a senseand ofof community service, according to Generations meals, most I am Couples alone. This new hasstayed mope over years she worked decided toout, try and if we love through a world war,he the Depression, life didn’t laugh at eachsomething other, found someone or yet her son caused picks gently in day his arms and day of her high isand the Unitedwe (2002). Older meinup toschool pause totally new. challenges, raising and burying loved ones are something to laugh about. You’ll have problems in sings, “I’ll love you forever, I’llthe like you for always, when he or she takes last adults benefit from think about the seniors we Never foralso a moment couples that loved for life. marriage, but who doesn’t? You just have to talk it as long as I’m living my Mommy you’ll be.” exam, walks around saying the positive mindset, serve daily, and the and fact a spectator discern Betty Mitchell Lyle are a local Cleveland out,” Mitch replied.could Recently, I was sitting in a memory care senior goodbye one’sfeel teachers, vibrant attitudes, couple that When I asked if they ever fought, that manyto must themet in the first grade at that this beautiful Arnold School. theyseventy-eight-year-old looked puzzled. and then is finally Memorial finished. and vitality of a “Who doesn’t living community listening to a resident play For a Mitchell it same way. wasalove at first sight. Betty believes that fight? We are both so different, and graduation younger generation. IBetween haveofthought many lady had lost a daughter beautiful rendition “Amazing Grace.” Out of the the grinning first-grader grew on her we like different things. When we party, helping with Studies show that times ones who and a husband, because corner of my eye,ofand I the could see a beautiful African over time. According to Mitchell, they fought, the one with the strongest housesitting chores that needed youth involved in life have lost awere spouse. I can’t on exuded so much “sweet” each doll. otherAs but did not caseshe won.” Mitchell also added, American lady, and rocking a baby get serious until after World War II. “We compromised, but Betty made to beIdone forclearly years, hear intergenerational imagine how difficult it and love. I moved closer, could her soothing Mitchell enlisted in the Navy in 1943 the most compromises. I am still mycalling parents spent most mentoring are must be suddenly learning • Being aloneprograms is an her baby, and this baby “Maggie”, as she and stayed out to sea for most of that surprised that she chose me.”In of theirwith time with their expertise, fussing 46% less likely to begin sleep bytime. yourself opportunity to rely on she said, touched theto baby graceful He and remembers a year and half Betty’s much softer voice, grandchildren. Every using illegal drugs, not clothes, hearing that Christ. For seventeen going by before his feetproudly even touched “If there is something to 27% fight about, over Maggie’s andwarm sitting Maggie dryfound land. But each week mail isless something worth saving.” evening was with likely to begin using voice of greeting each morning. Some when older adults years I had becomethere accustomed to constant love, on her lap. This resident must have really enjoyed • We must ask for help. Help could mean just was delivered to his aircraft carrier, On August 22, 2016, Betty and in-depth conversations about alcohol, and 52% less experience being alone because many of their families attention and sounds of seniors and associates being a mother; everything about her demeanor, her faith someone to talk to, or the physical of Betty’s unrelenting letters and her Mitchell Lylehelp will celebrate their life, love and lots of humor. skip school, or friends may have moved. I have considered how always around me. When likely we aretoalways with that he would return seventieth wedding anniversary. Today, voice and her body language depicted herhome story.kept As Itheir love strong. caregivers and friends. We do not have to do it these My daddyit made sure Independent daunting must Mitchell be tothat walkand intoBetty a restaurant or dining people, we often lose sightaccording of God’s to presence. When looked closer, I realized that this resident waswere blind,finally reunited alone. lifelong Cleveland residents live at Garden Plaza at he shared stories, spiritual Sector (2007). the war, they dated for eight short months When Cleveland Senior fear Living. Their apartment room andafter know no one. you constantly displeasing people, has little had moderate dementia, and due to diabetes had lost • Placing aawards loved they one in a skilled nursinginhome or before they were married. After graduating college, won from serving their vocations lessons he has learned in to experience at any age; My parents were Loneliness is difficult people become your primary focus. Proverbs the use of her legs. She had lost soa much, she still senior living is not losing them; it’s Betty became school yet teacher with Cleveland City and incommunity their community, war-torn photographs life, and listened for hours myself that loneliness and onlyprove here for three however, I am discovering 29:25 says “Fear of man, will to be a snare, Schools, and Mitchell went to work for the railroad. of family members, and beside each recliner is a remembered who she was: Maggie’s mother. just a way of getting more help, so that you can to his alone grandsons expressing weeks; being are not the sameone thing. Loneliness typically buttattered whoeverand trusts in the Lord is however, kept safe”their Later he became of the members of our City worn Bible. Currently, my friend Patty is trying to care for her about a continueand being their family. their veryanxious direct opinions. Whena they time, love openwe dialogue with ourinchildren created includes feelings about lack disagreed of connection (NIV).When keep trusting Him, and He will Council. They still laugh at each other with each mother on her own without having to place her in a Take fill time tovoid grieve your lossdays through every stage. asked what was the secret towith loving• memories other. There also where subject, my father laughed and diffused the tension that will last aare lifetime. Intergenerational with others. I When will not attempt to address loneliness; the of being alone, because wethe arelaughter never and each other through sixty-nine years of marriage, the talking are silent. On those days, Fox News senior living community. Each day she struggles with Whether they say it out loud, whether you say it out humor, and I witnessed our boys seeking their Papa’s relationships however, I will attempt to address being alone. alone indon’t Him.always have to begin with they both stated, “Stay busy so you don’t get into anchors are the only voices heard in the apartment. losing her mother as her mother declines physically, loud, grandparents. you know “You will them forever, you advice more and more evening. They arelove formed athave churches, in thewill work • Being alone is Betty an each opportunity to meet new friends. my recent discovered such trouble!” and Mitchell were married at First Through Mitchell said travels, it best, I“What she forgets, I can and she remembers the promise she made years ago, the like them for always as long as we’re living, a part of and even Intergenerational relationships are key to the future involved place, communities and within the family unit. With It takes courage to step out of your comfort strength Him. I am When learning to laughs, walk with only one Baptist Church in 1946, and were always inin in remember. she I am happy, promise to never place her in aour nursing home. Yet,meet Patty will be.” their church, work, family. They twothey sons. though there were days she likeofme, of our zone, world, not just country. According to the U.S.you strong intergenerational interaction, our blue the she and walk across theand street and a had new voice speaking into my ear, knowing Hedidn’t will print guide me. Both Tony and David were strong boys, raised by always wonders how sheneighbor. can continue. Having in care Census Bureau, by the year 2050 the nation’s elderly past will help our loved youngme.” leaders define a clear vision for It takes courage to home stretch out your a strong, no-nonsense working mother. Betty was is so expensive, but nothing costs than guiltand population will more thanmore double to 88the million, their future. Esmerelda loving, but she always made it clear that her sons EsmereldaLee Leeis iscampus campus manager for Garden Esmerelda Lee has workedmanager in the senior for Garden Plaza of Cleveland, an more frail, over-85 population will quadruple to 19 Patty feels. Ithe also have a friend America, who watched Plaza of Cleveland, ansixteen independent would love education like she did, and they would living industry for over years. and assisted independent and assisted facility living facility seniors.living She and her husband She works asShe afor divisional operations her mom decline mentally, and each time she visited, for seniors. and her husband
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The Value of a Special Woman
W
by Kenneth E. Ware
orldwide, Mother’s Day is honored in different
by a verb, thus implying action (vv.12-27). She is, she does,
forms and traditions. In Thailand, it is honored
she brings, she rises, she plants, she stretches, she girds, she
on the current queen’s birthday. In Ethiopia, it is
makes, she smiles, etc. Mothers, wives, and virtuous women
observed in the fall by singing and holding a large multi-day
are women of action. They are not idle. Neither are they lazy.
feast. On the second Sunday of May, in the United States, it
Quite frankly, they are very productive and proactive. So,
is honored by giving flowers, gifts, cards, or eating a dinner. More phone calls are made on Mother’s Day than any other day of the year. Consumers have made it one of the biggest holidays of the year. In Proverbs 31, King Lemuel (possibly King Solomon) has some choice words concerning the value of a woman, a wife, and a mother. I. She’s a Woman of Great Worth - Proverbs 31:10 First of all, Proverbs 31 is not limited to mothers, but it also speaks of women in general. The Hebrew word for woman is ishshah. It refers to a woman, a female, or a wife. King Lemuel affirms that a virtuous woman exhibits excellence in her moral character. She is like a rare gemstone that’s hard to find. Rubies are different than diamonds. A diamond, known for its color, carat, cut, and
give honor to the mother, wife, or woman in your life. For the
clarity, reflects a gorgeous outer glow that mesmerizes its
woman who fears the LORD, she shall be praised (v.31).
spectators with irresistible charm. On the other hand, the
A Special Acrostic for a Special Mother
world’s most valuable ruby is called the Sunrise Ruby. Considered amongst the rarest and most expensive of gemstones, it is known for its natural beautiful blood pigeon red color. Though diamonds reflect external beauty, rubies radiate an inner glow that leaves one speechless. Mothers, wives, and virtuous women are rare commodities. Like a Sunrise Ruby, they are rare gemstones in the world that radiates an internal natural beauty that is priceless and far
Matriarch – Strong powerful senior woman of authority and respect (Pr. 31:10-31). Outpouring – “She extends her hand to the poor, and she stretches out her hands to the needy” (Proverbs 31:20). Teacher – “The words of King Lemuel, the oracle which his mother taught him” (Pr.31:1). Honor – “Her children rise up and bless her; her husband also, and he praises her…” (Pr.31:28).
above rubies.
Equity – “for her price is far above rubies.” (Pr.31:10).
II. She’s a Woman of Good Works - Proverbs 31:12-31
Rare – “who can find a virtuous woman…” (Pr.31:10).
(Pr.31:1). Notice the third person personal pronoun “she” is used 19 times. More importantly, the term “she” is followed
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King Lemuel dedicates an entire chapter to women. That is because his mother taught him the value of a woman
Kenneth E. Ware, M.M., M.A.B.S., M. Div. Pastor of New Sholar Avenue Baptist Church. He and his wife, Tonia, have two children, Kenny and Kaliya. Graduate of Temple Baptist Seminary.
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Kingdom Attitudes between Husbands and Wives
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by Theodore Young Jr. & Dr. Stephanie Young
Kingdom husband should be guided by
relationship passes you by. We can be a strong woman,
Philippians 2:3. I wish I had known this
yet still be in a covenant relationship that could propel
before I got married. I stumbled and at times
us even further into achieving the desires of our heart.
struggled with my wife due to the lack of this Kingdom
When I see things differently from my husband, I am
insight. This scripture, from initial reading, does not
learning to take a step back and consider what he
identify husband and wife; however, it does describe
“sees.” That step back could be a few minutes, a few
the way Christian relations should be. If you are married to a non-Christian, this verse will help you win your spouse over to Christ. Husbands who are married to fellow Christians, this will grow and enhance your marriage relationships. As a husband our interactions should never be from a selfish place or a prideful position. In the early years of my marriage I often created friction due to not getting my way or making prideful choices. It was only the grace of God that helped me through those numerous conflictive episodes of my marriage. It was my love for God and me pursuing him for his revelation that brought correction. His truth led me to understand that this life that I have has been bought with a price that cannot be measured. Accepting
hours, or a few days. The bottom line is to take time
Christ is to surrender to God’s will, to yield our personal
to consider my spouse’s thoughts, ideas, and opinions
motives to a loving God that wants his best for us. When
and not just focus on what I think. It’s not about my
I came to understand anything less than God’s will for
way, but in the end it’s about the best way for both of
my life will be less than the best, it became easier to
us to move forward, communicate, make decisions,
submit to God’s word.
and grow in our marriage.
As a kingdom wife, I, too, am learning to die to
If we believe that God brought our significant others
self. James 4:1 asks what causes conflicts, to think
to our lives, it makes sense to use his word to grow our
deeply, and then realize that it comes from us wanting
relationships. We can depend upon the Holy Spirit to
our own way. As a woman in this world, I can be
guide us toward all truths. We do not have to depend on
independent and “not need anyone,” let alone a man.
our limited understanding.
That is all fine and well, but we don’t have to go it alone. God created us for each other. Be careful to not let independence blind you so much that the gift of a
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I can do things on my own and fulfill my own desires. Theodore and Dr. Stephanie Young have celebrated 20 years of marriage this year and are proud parents of teenage daughters. They have partnered in couples/marriage ministry since they were newlyweds. They currently facilitate a marriage group, From This Day Forward, in their home each month.
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Power in the Blood
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by Evan Tyler Fox
here’s power, - power, - wonderworking power - in the blood - of the Lamb.” Like many classical hymns, its lyrical content is
a product of a biblical principle. Ephesians 1:7 reminds us, “…we have redemption through [Christ’s] blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of His grace.” This is the essence of the Christian’s salvation. However, it is no arbitrary coincidence that through blood we have newness of life. This spiritual
Digestion
It is estimated that digestion requires ten percent of
your daily caloric intake. For the average 2,000 calorie diet 200 calories will be used for digestion. Just to put it in perspective, a 25-minute jog burns about that many calories! Needless to say, more digestive work requires more energy and oxygen, thus requiring more blood. Ever get sleepy and sluggish after eating? Trouble concentrating or fighting heavy eyelids?
principle is reflected through
A simple tip is to try eating
nature in our physical life
less or eating lighter foods.
also. The blood is the current
This will require less
of life, the medium through
digestion, saving energy
which oxygen and nutrients
and providing more blood
are provided to the entire
for brain-work.
body. In today’s article we
Exercise & Breathing
will explore the importance of
Simply put, the more
improving blood circulation.
your body moves, the
What to Wear?
more your blood moves.
We all know how good
Exercise not only helps
it feels to remove shoes,
with conditions such as
loosen belts, or slacken ties,
high blood pressure and
at the end of a long, hard day.
high cholesterol (which
It’s nice to get comfortable
also impact circulation), but
after feeling so restricted,
exercise is also indivisibly
but because dress can affect circulation, our health can be affected also. There are two primary dangers with how clothing relates to circulation: 1) clothing that restricts circulation, and 2) clothing that stagnates circulation. In an age of increasingly tight fashion and professional attire, even with healthy blood, our wardrobe could end up costing us more at the doctor’s office than what we fork out at the mall. On the other hand, circulation is more free and efficient when the body is warm. Being well and evenly covered, especially in chilly rooms or during winter, promotes blood circulating to the extremities rather than
linked with the respiratory system. More blood pumped equals more oxygen needed to go in that blood. Taking the stairs, walking to a colleague’s office instead of calling, deep breathing, staying well hydrated, and (for the go-getters) doing pushups or jumping jacks, will quicken the blood and perk you up. As you begin this endeavor to improve your health through improved circulation, always remember that it is because Jesus was willing to lose His life, to shed His precious blood, that you and I can enjoy health and everlasting life.
wardrobe and see how you can make the most of your appearance without hindering circulation.
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pooling in the torso. Take a moment to evaluate your Evan Tyler Fox, orginally from Greenville, Tennessee, is the Health Promotions Liaison for Health Made Simple, a Christian health club serving Chattanooga. For more information about how Health Made Simple can serve you, visit: www.health-madesimple.com.
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The Beauty of Motherhood by Dr. Rita Carr
Strength and honour are her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come. 26 She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue is the law of kindness. 27 She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness. 28 Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her. 29 Many daughters have done virtuously, but thou excellest them all. 30 Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the LORD, she shall be praised. 31 Give her of the fruit of her hands; and let her own works praise her in the gates. 25
The journey of Motherhood is seasons of joy, laughter, heartache, and great prayer. But as a precious Christian mother journeys through motherhood, God will instruct her with His Word as she seeks Him with a heart surrendered to His plan and purpose. Yet, remembering His watchful eye knows all things (Psalm 33:13). As a child is birthed into this world the joyous arrive is the beginning of ministry for the parents of this bundle of joy. Motherhood is a gift from our Heavenly Father, our great God. The gift of motherhood is a beautiful role of nourishing her children with loving care and a warm embrace. And as a mother seeks the Lord in prayer, He will enable her to instruct her precious child with godly wisdom.
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She instructs the young and tender hearts of her precious children in God’s Word that His Word will be planted in their heart. These precious parents seek to prepare their children to live a life that honors our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Though the gift and role of motherhood is a godly honor and at times the journey will be of joy, but at other times is will be of challenges. The journey of motherhood is a path of faith and trust in her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. But, rejoice! These seasons do pass as we trust in our great God who loves our children much more that we could ever love them.
God Sees Your Child Isaiah 49:16
“Behold, I have graven thee upon the palms of my hands; thy walls are continually before me.” Yet, when a child goes astray and seeks a path of pain and negative choices, the mother’s heart seeks the heart of God on behalf of her wayward child. Though the situation may seem hopeless, the precious mother never gives up though tears in her eyes and at times discouragement in her heart. This precious mother prays from the cry of her heart and seeks our great God on behalf of her child. Trusting our great redeemer Jesus Christ is able to deliver her wayward child that they will receive salvation or a surrendered life. The beauty of a godly mother is that she never stops believing and trusting God for the very best for her child. “The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusted in him, and I am helped: therefore my heart greatly rejoiceth; and with my song will I praise him” (Psalm 28:7). Rejoice, dear Mother, for you were chosen by God to be in the wonderful ministry of motherhood. Yet, remember in the journey of motherhood you never journey alone for our great God has promised that He will never leave nor forsake His children (Hebrews 13:5).
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Proverbs 31:25-31
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Fighting the Aging Process
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poll of an estimated 2,000 individuals concluded
the availability of more non-surgical (more affordable)
that men are perceived as “old” five years later
alternatives like Botox, Dysport, Xeomin, laser resurfacing,
than women. Even more, men are considered
and dermal injectable fillers, and financing programs
attractive at an older age. This comes as no surprise to us
specifically for cosmetic procedures, cosmetic surgery
as recent data confirms a suspicion we have had all along.
is no longer reserved for the rich and famous. In fact, 42
According to a national poll released by Allure, the aging
percent of the female poll participants admitted they would
process is, well, sexist. Essentially, the visual effects of
consider cosmetic surgery. The taboo is fading.
aging take a greater toll on females than males. For example, the poll found 30 years of age to be the prime aesthetic age for females whereas 34 years
On a more hopeful note, Perrotta expressed, “People did overwhelmingly have a much more positive view towards aging and toward themselves and their look as they grew older” (nydailynews.com). Take home message: embrace aging-gracefully. Not! Fight it every step of the way. If not for the original sin and fall of Adam, we would have perfect bodies. Rejuvenation is very individualized. That’s why it’s important to discuss your hopes and expectations during the initial cosmetic consultation with your surgeon. In your initial consultation, make sure to discuss and select a treatment options based on your goals and concerns, your anatomy problems, and your lifestyle. Make sure that your aesthetic ideals match what your cosmetic surgeon visions for correction. There is a definite art involved for appropriate cosmetic surgery.
was concerned the aesthetic prime for males. While poll
It is not paint by numbers. The key is communication
participants found gray hair an attractive feature on
and the artist who is completing the procedure. When
males, making them appear more “distinguished”, the
cosmetic procedures are completed by a qualified surgeon,
participants found gray hair on females unflattering.
complications are infrequent. It is wise to search the
"People overwhelmingly said they were concerned
internet for the pros and cons for any cosmetic procedure
about the effects of aging. They were concerned about
prior to evaluation and treatment planning. Well educated,
how it would affect their attractiveness to the opposite
you will be better prepared to discuss options and choices
sex and particularly with women, how aging would affect
with your physician artist. One last note, a little goes a long
their career,” explained the poll director, Kristin Perrotta
way. Your goal should be a better version of you. Aging is
(nydailynews.com).
part of our fall from Grace. It is no wonder that we want to
With the help of advances in cosmetic surgery, women
fight the aging process.
no longer have to feel helplessly imprisoned to their age. what the concern, droopy eyes, jowls, or fine lines, there is an effective treatment with new technologies. Even better, cosmetic procedures have become more affordable. With
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