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Letter from the Editor
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ark Twain said, “Writing is easy. All you have to do is cross out the wrong words.” Don’t we wish writing was that easy? It is not; writing is hard work! While serving as book editor for a publishing house for many years, I learned a lot about writing by editing other writers’ articles and books. Often, beginning writers think: If I come up with a great idea, it can carry me. This is not the case because even the noblest of ideas and the most absorbing of themes can be twisted out of shape in the hands of a careless writer. First of all, I discovered that good writing is mostly rewriting. Hemingway claimed to have rewritten the final chapter of A Farewell to Arms 39 times. There is nothing praiseworthy in rewriting; it is simply a fact of life for people who care about getting things right. It’s difficult, but if you want to write, you must rewrite. Editing yourself is the most difficult because most writers are easily seduced by their own prose. The editorial act must therefore be a deliberate infliction of pain. I probably wouldn’t express the self-editing processing this way, but you must delete all the words that add nothing to the story. I call this “cutting out the clutter.” I first learned to do this
when I was commissioned to write an article and was given a maximum word count. I learned that too many descriptions and words that deviate from the story clutter up the writing. Through the years, I developed a set of editing tools to use for improving my own writing and the essays of my students enrolled in College Writing. When I worked as book editor, one of the dreaded tasks on my job description was to write rejection letters. My boss referred to these as “ugly-baby” letters. No mother believes her baby is ugly, and most writers think their writing is beautiful. Understanding this, I tried to be as affirming as possible, while pointing out why the writing did not fit our purpose or that the author must rewrite large portions of the submission. When self-editing, I have found that the following five questions will bring my manuscript under a microscope of refinement: • Is this verb the best possible one? • Is this metaphor forced? • Have I used a mixed metaphor? • Isn’t that phrase really too threadbare to use? • Does this analogy work? When does this process end? The short answer is that the process never ends; the clock merely runs out, you turn off the computer and press it into the hands of the editor.
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About Us GoodNews from the Pastor’s Desk You Can Be a Great Disciple of Jesus by David Kemp GoodNews for Kids There’s a Superhero Inside of You by Stephanie Young GoodNews on Money Matters “Back to School: Ask a Teacher about Investing” by Andrew Lee GoodNews for Men Becoming God’s Ambassadors of Trust by Theodore Young GoodNews for Women What Will You Say, My Friend by Pam Turner GoodNews for your Taste Buds Grandma’s Spaghetti and Meatballs by Mandee Chapman GoodNews for Parents Hearth-Healthy Relationships by Julie Baumgardner GoodNews for Everyone Keep Contending for Your Promise! by Kara Green GoodNews for Teens Advice for the Teenage Years by Wendy Pierce GoodNews for Seniors Listen and Learn by Esmerelda Lee GoodNews for Everyone Planning a Family Mission Trip by Danny Hesterly GoodNews for Couples He Fixes Broken Things by Rachel Smith GoodNews for Health & Fitness Exercise Make You Smarter... Who Knew? by David McFarland GoodNews for Everyone Age Is Just a Number by Jacob Chapman GoodNews for Women’s Health Hope in a Jar? by Dr. James White GoodNews for Everyone Overcoming Regrets by Derek Eldrige GoodNews for Everyone Unseen Heroes of Adoption by Amy Scott
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Gò0dNews from the Pastor’s Desk Gò0dNews from the Pastor’s Desk You Can Be a Great Disciple of Jesus
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Being a disciple of Jesus involves serving others by meeting their needs. by David Kemp
very so often, someone publishes a list of the
The Lord’s ways are very different from the world’s
world’s great athletes, great entertainers, great
ways. Unlike the “scratch and claw your way to the top,
chefs, and so on. Those lists are interesting, but
stepping on whatever is necessary to get there” attitude
they are also quite subjective. One person’s idea of
of the world, Jesus emphasized that greatness among
greatness may not correspond to someone else’s idea of
His disciples is based on serving others.
greatness. But if there is one person to whom we ought
Jesus also demonstrated the importance of serving
to pay attention when He tells us, “These are the ones
others. He continued, “For even the Son of Man did not
who are great,” it’s the Lord Jesus Christ.
come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life a
Good News! Jesus Is Risen!
In Mark 10:35-37, the Bible states, “Then James
and John, the sons of Zebedee, came to Him, saying,
ransom for many” (Mark 10:45 NKJV). Jesus figuratively gave His life as He served others throughout His earthly
resurrection thewetruthfulness of everything about ‘Teacher, weJesus’ want You to do for usproves whatever ask.’ ministry, and thenHe Heclaimed literally gave HisHimself. life for others Kemp And He said to them, ‘What do you want Me to doby forDavid when He died on the cross.
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you?’ They said to Him, ‘Grant us that we may sit, one ’ve watched as the casket lid was closed at the on Your right hand and the other on Your left, in Your funeral of each of my parents. Those were emotional glory’” (NKJV). When the other ten apostles heard it, moments, but not a permanent “good-bye.” Instead, it theywas, got “I’ll upset Perhaps others seewith you James later inand the John. presence of thethe Lord.” wantedJesus places of prominence for had themselves. said to Martha, who experienced a death The with what in therequest family, provided “I am the Jesus resurrection and educators the life. He who believes me, though he may die, he shall live” today call “ainteachable moment.” He addressed the(John 11:25).* What hope that gives those who trust Jesus! group: “You know that those who are consideredinrulers boldlord predictions of Hisand owntheir resurrection over theJesus’ Gentiles it over them, great (see Matt. 20:19; Mark 8:31) came true. “Christ, having been ones exercise authority over them. Yet it shall not be so raised from the dead, dies no more. Death no longer has among you; but whoever desires to become dominion over Him” (Rom. 6:9). Jesus’ own testimony great among you shall be your is: “I am He who lives, and was dead, and behold, I am servant. whoeverAmen. of alive And forevermore. And I have the keys of Hades youand desires to be first of Death” (Rev. 1:18). shall be“Christ slave ofisall” risen from the dead and has become the (Mark 10:42-44(1 Cor. 15:20). Firstfruits refers to the first firstfruits” sheaf NKJV). of the harvest offered to the Lord in Old Testament days (see Lev. 23:9-11) in anticipation the rest of the harvest was coming. Jesus’ resurrection guarantees the rest of the “harvest” is coming; there are many who will be raised from the dead. “The dead in Christ will rise first. Then we who are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air” (1 Thess. 4:16-17). Jesus’ resurrection was in a glorified body, which is promised to all believers: “Our citizenship is in heaven, from which we also eagerly wait for the Savior, the Lord
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A good example of Jesus’ willingness to serve others Jesus Christ, who will transform our lowly body that it came when He washed His disciples’ feet (see John may be conformed to His glorious body” (Phil. 3:20-21). 13:10-17). Because people in that day wore sandals and Jesus’ resurrection removes the terror of death for walked from placeistoswallowed place, their got dirty. It was believers: “Death upfeet in victory. O Death, customary for asting? servant to remove theisguests’ sandals. . where is your O Hades, where your victory? and washbe their feet. who But this was private meeting . thanks to God, gives us athe victory throughofour Lordand Jesus Christ” (1 Cor. 15:54-55, 57). Jesus His disciples with no household servants The same power that raised Jesus from the dead present. And after none of Jesus’ disciples volunteered today. Paul prayed the Ephesian tohelps washusthe others’ feet, Jesusthat himself did so. believers would understand “the exceeding greatness of His Don’t be content to be mediocre when it comes power toward us who believe, according to the working to being a disciple of Jesus. Be a great disciple of His mighty power which He worked in Christ when based on what Jesus taught. He raised Him from the dead” (Eph. 1:19-20). Paul’s Consistently beHim involved in personal desire was “that I may know and the others and meeting power of His resurrection” serving (Phil. 3:10). their needs. You may encounter someone who asks, “Is Christianity true? Is Jesus the only Savior?” Head straight for Jesus’ resurrection, because faith is only as valid as the person you trust. Christianity is the only belief system that dares to base its claims on its founder’s resurrection. For any other belief system to attempt that would lead to failure. Put all other belief systems to the test and see! * Scripture quotations in this article are taken from the New King James Version of the Bible. David David Kemp Kempisispastor pastorofofHickory HickoryValley Valley Baptist Baptist Church, Church,2320 2320Hickory HickoryValley ValleyRoad, Road, Chattanooga, Chattanooga,TN TN37421. 37421.Feel Feelfree freetotocontact contact him him at at pastor@hickoryvalleybaptist.com. pastor@hickoryvalleybaptist.com.
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There’s a Superhero Inside of You
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If you walk in God’s love and power, you can be the superhero He created you to be. by Stephanie Young
uperheroes have taken over our lives on
You can make cards or posters to cheer up kids like
television and in the movies. Every year a new
yourself who are in the hospital.
movie comes out that shows someone with
Maybe it’s you who needs some help and you
superhuman strength or special powers. We sit with our
don’t feel like much of a hero. But−you are! There was
eyes glued to the TV or movie screen watching amazing
a young boy named David in the Old Testament, who
people do amazing things. We may even imagine
people (even his family) thought was puny and weak
ourselves in the scene with them fighting the bad guys
being the youngest son. David has something special
so that good can win over evil. The goal in the end is to
though. He had the spirit of God with him. David had
save the world.
the ultimate hero walking and talking with him. You do
As a kid, I wanted to be Wonder Woman just like
too! God helped David kill lions and bears and in the
I saw on the television show. She helped people when
end, the big giant Goliath. David did not have super
the country was in trouble. She worked in the Navy as
powers like the comic book heroes we see today. David
a regular officer, but when someone needed help, she
has just a slingshot and three smooth stones. But most
started spinning and changed into Wonder Woman.
of all, he had God. David told Goliath that he came in
She had a superhero inside of her and so do you! First
the name of the Lord of heaven’s armies (1 Sam. 17:45).
Peter 4:10 says, “God has given each of you a gift from
After David killed Goliath, his name spread across the
his great variety of spiritual gifts. Use them well to serve
land. He didn’t do this to gain fame or fortune. David
one another” (NLT).
did it to save God’s people and spread God’s message.
What gift do you have? How can you use it to serve
You may feel like you have a Goliath in your life:
another and make a difference? Do you love to sing?
tough time making friends, not understanding how to
You can go with a group or with your parents to sing
do math or read, how to minister to a family member
at a nursing home to cheer up those who live there.
who is sick, or you are just trying to figure out how to
Do you enjoy cooking and serving? You can help at a soup kitchen or when your church is making a community meal. Can you draw or paint?
fit in this world. Ask God just like you would ask a friend: What should I do, God? How can I help? He reminds us in 1 Timothy 1:7 that he gives us power, love and a sound mind. So go walk in love and power. Be the superhero that God created you to be.
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Stephanie Young is an educator with 20 years experience in the public and private sector. She has worked in various parts of ministry, but most closely with marriage ministry alongside her husband, Theodore Young Jr. of 20 years. As she completes her doctorate degree this year, she looks forward to what else God has in store.
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“Back to School: Ask a Teacher about Investing” 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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ince I’m a teacher, I read with great satisfaction that
guess is that many people think of teachers as being wary
teachers in the U.S. are, generally speaking, more
of taking risks with their money, but these studies show
successful investors than most, including bankers,
that assumption is inaccurate. Speaking as a teacher who
financiers, and workers at technology companies. According
is an investor, nearly all of my investment accounts are
to the 2015 study by Yahoo Finance, teachers in aggregate
invested in stocks and stock mutual funds, and a minority is
earned investment returns of 10.6% per year, versus returns
invested in bonds and real estate. Teachers also tend to have
of 3%-7% for other professions. This study offered two
a reputation generally for being frugal and living lives that
observations to help explain the successful investing record
are rather “low maintenance.” Perhaps counter-intuitively,
of many teachers: one, teachers were much more patient and
this may be why teachers are more amenable to taking risks
passive investors than most—they rarely traded in and out
with their investments rather than fearing risks. After all, it’s
of stocks, choosing instead to invest in mutual funds and
“only money,” and a frugal lifestyle may make an investor/
hold them for many decades. The second reason offered for
teacher less fearful about surviving a financial crisis during
teachers’ investing success was, intriguingly, gender. Three-
an economic downturn or a drop in the stock market. My
fourths of our nation’s teachers are women, and multiple
thinking is pretty simple: stocks have historically provided
investment studies have shown women to be more patient,
the best chance of beating inflation and accruing significant
more disciplined, and thus more successful investors
wealth, so why not go for it and try to retire comfortably
than men over a long period of time. Another related
(especially when many teachers are historically underpaid
study conducted by OpenFolio revealed that teachers’
during their careers compared to other professions)? Some
investment returns were higher than 80% of the more than
readers may remark that teachers receive a guaranteed
twenty thousand investors whose investment results were
pension upon retirement, and so it is natural that they would
examined. This study revealed that teachers are generally
feel comfortable taking more risk in their investments.
more diversified in their investments compared to other
That may be true for some, but private school teachers (as
investors. They typically select broadly diversified mutual
well as this particular university professor) will not receive
funds which yield more substantial returns. And this may
any pension when we retire. It is our responsibility to
come as a bit of a surprise to some: teachers were less averse
save for our own retirement, and if we don’t invest every
to risk in their investments than most investors. They tend to
month for retirement, we will retire on nothing besides a
be one hundred percent invested rather than keeping large
Social Security check. Teachers, by nature, enjoy helping
cash balances in their investment accounts; this naturally
others; it’s what we do. So don’t be shy—if you need help
leads to higher overall returns over time. My
with investing, ask a teacher! In Luke 6:40, Jesus tells us,
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Gò0dNews for Men Becoming God’s Ambassadors of Trust
“We wait [expectantly] for the Lord. He is our help and our shield. For in him our heart rejoices, because we trust [lean on, rely on and are confident] in His holy name.” —Psalms 33:20-21 AMP by Theodore Young
A
s Christian men, we hear these verses and we
and yield to our authority. They can see a clear path to
say amen. We believe it, but how well are we
be that divine helper God has made our wives to be. Our
applying these scriptures? As the head of our
wives will then have a clear path to assist us to reaching
homes, are we being kingdom of God men and actually living them out? Are they applied to our conflicts, trials, and our dreams/visions?
our God-given purpose. There is one clear path to understanding when God is speaking to us as men about our purpose and our future.
During times of conflict at home, at work, or even in
You can always tell when His vision has been planted in
the church, can our actions match these two verses? During
our spirit. When we see that the idea is so much bigger
conflict, we are supposed to have emotions that are how
than ourselves; that the resources are way beyond what we
the Lord our God created us. However, how long does it
actually have, then we have an idea of what God has for us.
take before we recognize our emotions are not where our
Do we trust Him to deliver? Do we invite Him in, or do we
trust is placed? Our trust is in God to point out our place
attempt to make it happen on our own abilities with our
in this conflict. That place is to imitate God. It is for us to
own limited ideas? Can we truly trust Him for provision?
become his ambassadors and represent his authority in our
Do we believe Him if this idea is for us five, ten, twenty,
assigned dominion space.
or thirty years down the line? Do we remember He is our
Often times as Christian men, we are faced with hosts
“shield?” A shield protects us, but it is also close to us. The
of situations that are common to men. Our wives and our
Word says the Word of God is foolishness to the world.
children are looking at us in times of need to reflect God’s
Are we trusting God to the point where we are looking like
grace. That reflection provides hope, security, and comfort.
fools even to those who call themselves Christians? God
Our role is to display our submission to God in every situation. They need to feel secure that our authority it not based on our personal choices but God’s will over our lives. Our children learn conflict resolution from us. Our wives find it easier to submit
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wants us to cast all of our burdens upon Him. The Bible is clear when you are doing His will, there is going to be opposition. He is close; He will protect us; and He is worth all of our trust. He gave of Himself for us to be in relationship. He has called us to be a witness to His great power and His glory. He is our Creator of all things seen and not seen. He knows us more than we know ourselves. He is worthy of our total and complete trust.
Theodore Young was born and lived in Bronx, NY, for 42 years. He has been married 19 years and is the father of two teenage daughters. He accepted Christ in his life 31 years ago. He works as a licensed social worker in the state of Tennessee for the last 8 years.
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Gò0dNews for Women
What Will You Say, My Friend?
It’s time to let go of all those negatives that stop you from behaving like the daughter of a King. by Pam Turner
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am so blessed that I get the honor to minister to hurting
spiritual growth. She has such gift; and while I have benefited,
women. I have been broken, damaged, lost, and confused. I
God’s plan for her is to share with a much wider audience. He
have made the same poor choices as many women. God is
loves any situation where He gets the glory. Our Abba Father
amazingly good and carried me through the worst of times. I
has bigger plans for her. As the conversation closed, she said
share His undying love and healing power to help my sisters.
that she has no self-confidence. This was one of the first times
I was sharing with a dear friend that I had an opportunity to minister to, about women who are struggling with
she had considered that God had bigger plans for her. So to my dear friend and all of you amazing women
substance abuse. She responded to me, “That would be great
of God, just a few scriptures from His Word. “You may not
to be able to do.” This amazing woman of God has taught
know me, but I know everything about you” (Ps.139:1). ”I am
me so much. She is a woman of faith and filled with the Holy
familiar with all your ways” (Ps. 139:3). “For you were made
Spirit. She has her difficult childhood; yet, she took care of her
in my image” (Gen. 1:2). “In me you live and move and have
mother until the end. She was raised by a mother who failed
your being” (Acts 17:28). “For you are my offspring” (Acts
to tell her how her heavenly Father made her flawless and
17:28). “I chose you when I planned creation” (Eph.1:11-12).
beautiful. She lived with many women and grew up longing to
“You are fearfully and wonderfully made” (Ps. 139:14).
feel worthy of love. All will have understood if she has lived a
Did He save you from your mess so you could sit on a
life full of immorality. This is most often the choices of women
pew? Remember, there is a destiny call in your life. There will
who struggle with a poor self-image. Not her; she followed
be a point that your heavenly Father will say, “My daughter,
Exodus 20-12 and chose to honor her mother. She cared for her
I gave you this amazing gift to share with the world.” People
mother until her recent death.
were waiting to hear from only you. Your Father will ask, “Why
Like many women that do not recognize their self-worth,
didn’t you use those talents.” Dear friend, what will you say?
she married a man who recognized her royalty. Despite his behavior, she still lived biblically and was submissive. She sought to be a good Christian wife. She submitted herself to her husband as she did to the Lord. In Ephesians 5:23, however, her husband failed to do his part as loving her as Christ loved the church. As our conversation continued, I reminded her of the value of our friendship. She has been an integral part of my
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Pam Turner is the CEO of pamturner ministries. She is a motivational speaker for hurting women, she is an anointed minister, and a licensed clinical social worker. She has over 20 years of practice helping those who have experienced pain. Her professional credits include a bachelors and a masters degree in social work. A social worker, college professor and a minister, she has helped many people walk out the plan God has for their lives. Her expertise in counseling, treating drug addicts, abused women and children, restoring broken marriages and treating people with mental health issue, has allowed her to witness the healing power of God.
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Gò0dNews for your Taste Buds
Grandma’s Spaghetti and Meatballs by Mandee Chapman
Ingredients
1/2 lb. ground pork
Procedure
Lightly mix ground meats, eggs, seasonings,
1/2 lb. ground veal
breadcrumbs, and half of the grated cheese
1/2 lb. ground beef
together. Form 2-inch meatballs and pat lightly
1/4 cup Italian breadcrumbs
until meat holds together well.
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
1 tablespoon dried Italian herbs
Add meatballs, leaving space between them to turn
1 teaspoon salt
until all sides are browned.
1 teaspoon ground pepper
Transfer browned meatballs into a pot and
2 eggs, beaten
add tomato sauce. Cook over low heat for one
1/4 cup olive oil
hour, then serve over cooked pasta and top with
32 oz. tomato sauce
remaining cheese.
16 oz. spaghetti noodles
Yield
8-10 servings.
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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
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Brainerd Baptist Church 423.624.2606 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 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 Greater Beulah Baptist Church 423.624.0418 1301 Commerce St, 37404 Harmony Baptist Church 423.629.9660 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 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 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 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 Pastor Mark McCrory 423-629-5990; www.first4u.org 2800 McCallie Avenue, 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 423.490.7039 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 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 Collegedale Community 9503 Four Corners Place Collegedale, TN 37363 Hamilton County 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
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Gò0dNews for Parents
Heart-Healthy Relationships Most people would agree that the relationship between child, parent or spouse is much more important than straight A’s or a spotless house. by Julie Baumgardner
W
e hear a lot of talk about how to keep our hearts
want your children to learn how to treat others with respect,
healthy. Eat right, exercise, take one aspirin a day,
model it for them. That means talking to each other appropri-
eat foods low in cholesterol, get plenty of rest,
ately and not talking badly about your spouse to a third party.
and the list goes on. Just as we have information to help us
Try asking, “Does what I am about to do or say build up this
keep our heart healthy, we can also do certain things to keep
person or tear him or her down?”
relationships “heart healthy.” Today, people are so busy with work, children, extracur-
5. Time. How do you spend it? If you knew you didn’t have much time left, would you start spending your time
ricular activities, and who knows what else. As a result of
differently? If the answer to that question is yes, now may be
such a busy lifestyle, family relationships can suffer. In order
a good time for you to examine your priorities. Heart-healthy
to build healthy relationships, you must be intentional and
relationships happen when people spend time together con-
committed. Heart-healthy relationships have certain character-
necting on a consistent basis. One way to make time for the
istics, including:
ones you love is to sign-up for a First Things First class at
1. Humor. Appropriate humor can help defuse a potentially volatile situation. People say that laughter is good for the soul, but guess what? It’s also good for relationships! 2. Appropriate Expectations. Many people have unre-
FirstThings.org. You’ll learn practical tips and skills that will keep your relationships connected and thriving. A line in a Garth Brooks song says, “If tomorrow never comes, will she know how much I loved her?” Do the people
alistic expectations of their mate and their children. Pushing
in your life know how much you care? Do your children
children to excel, stressful jobs, competitive sports and life
know beyond a shadow of a doubt that you love them−not the
in general are part of the problem. Learn to keep things in
grades they bring home?
perspective and ask, “What is important in the long run?” The answer can help shed light on what really matters in life. 3. Appreciate. Sometimes people are so busy “doing”
If your relationships are not where you want them to be, you can still do something different. Having heart-healthy relationships is about loving the people in your world−your
life that they fail to appreciate the people they care about the
mate, elderly neighbor, your children, parents, and so forth.
most. When is the last time you sent a card to a friend for no
Be intentional. Try practicing one characteristic from the list
reason or told your spouse you how much you appreciate all
above today. When you put your head down on the pillow,
he/she does for your marriage and family−without adding, “I
your heart will probably feel better because you did.
only wish . . . ?” Have you ever let your children know you are honored to be their parent? 4. Respect. Experts suggest that you never second-guess your spouse in front of the children or anyone else. If you
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Julie Baumgardner is the president and CEO of First Things First, a Chattanooga-based non-profit organization that is dedicated to strengthening families and the community. First Things First celebrates its 20th birthday on September 19.
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Jefferson Wells CPA and Tax Plus, Inc.
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Our purpose is to educate individuals and small businesses on their best service for their financial needs. by Jefferson Wells
moved to Chattanooga in 1979 after accepting a position with Borg Textile Corporation. After a series of promotions, I eventually became their chief
financial officer and left in 1993, and Borg closed in 1995. Initially I planned to accept a similar position in North Carolina in the textile industry, but the long-term prospects for the industry and the family hardships of moving caused the epiphany. For years I had considered opening my own practice but now it was time. When first out of college I worked for a CPA firm and traveled across the country preparing location audits of client businesses. The travel schedule was horrific and I believed at the time that I would never work in public accounting again. But with my own office in a town I really liked, this would be a life-changer. It has been that.
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Chief Financial Officer
At first, I did not have a single client and didn’t
know where to find one. But I met people anyway I could, and the clients signed up. Because of my years of corporate financial management, I initially believed small businesses would be operated the same way. That assumption was just flat wrong. I found most small business people had no real ability to understand or manage the finances of their company. If they would let us do for them what we do best, then the business owner would have more time to devote towards making a success of their business. That realization also meant I would have an entirely different service level to the business owner that other public accounting firms have customarily have not had. We would act as their chief
financial officer and business consultant and they would
such as the
be the entrepreneur with an idea to make a business.
essential legal
You see, in corporate financial management,
documents
financial statements mean something. A corporation
that everyone
uses those financial statements to better manage their
should have
businesses. The small businesses that have signed up
such as wills,
with me now have that tool or help. What we do for
powers of
our small business clients is prepare for them accurate
attorney,
financial statements every month for the previous
living wills,
month’s business. We help them understand what those
or maybe even a trust. Don’t get me wrong, I am not an
statements mean, and in turn, they can better manage
attorney and haven’t even played one on TV, because
their business. We also monitor their business to help
those documents must be prepared by an attorney. I
with tax planning, which generates tax savings for the
encourage each client to find the legal help they need.
owners and their business. We do not charge by the
There are questions that we all have as we grow
minute or hour as most CPA firms but give our clients
older. A primary example is Social Security. When
a fixed monthly rate. Clients can call whenever they
should I apply, or how do I make the most out of Social
have an issue to discuss without the fear of another bill
Security? What will be my benefit?
they don’t understand. Further, when a client calls, we
Then there is Medicare. When do I apply? Am I
answer the phones. If someone calls for me and I’m not
required to apply? Is there a penalty if I don’t apply
available, I will return the call that day.
when I’m supposed to? Will Medicare pay all of my
Planning for the Future
healthcare expenses after I’m enrolled? Will I still need
For our clients, we also prepare their federal and
state income tax returns, business taxes, quarterly reports and all of the other tax returns they never knew they would have to do. Taxes seem to be a labyrinth of confusing and complex uncertainty to clients. We explain what these items are and when they are due and that allows our clients to sleep at night. We also help our clients plan for their future. In 1996 in addition to the CPA licensing that I hold, I became insurance licensed in Tennessee, Georgia, and Alabama as well as securities licensed. We try to help clients find a way to make their small business fund a retirement plan for them; in other words, pay themselves as well as any employees. By doing so, business owners and individuals can use IRA’s or SEP plans that not only provide them a retirement benefit but also reduce their current income taxes as well. We can also help them
long-term care? Well, what about retirement? When can I retire and how do I make sure I have enough money to do the many things that I wish to do once I retire? How much income will I need and how do I make sure I don’t run out of money? All of these questions are addressed in PLANNING. Life is uncertain, but your retirement doesn’t have to be just as uncertain. We help people with all of these questions. We help small businesses with the best service that they ever had for all of their financial needs. Once the business is over and retirement begins, we educate individuals on the best choices from their retirement options. We strive to make our clients feel as if they are part of an extended family. That’s the final part of what makes us very different−and better for them and for us.
with life insurance for the security of their families.
Creative Workshops
Over the last several years we have broadened our
outreach to individuals and small business owners by presenting numerous public, educational workshops on retirement plans. Those workshops covered things
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Gò0dNews for Everyone
Keep Contending for Your Promise!
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Psalm 149:6 says, “Let the high praises of God be in their mouth, and a two edged sword in their hand” (NKJV). by Kara Green
ave you been praying about something for a long
Matthew 7:7, “Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and
time? I want to encourage you today to keep asking.
you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you” (NKJV).
Do not give up on the promises of God for your life!
Matthew 7:8 assures us: “For everyone who asks receives,
Pray until you get a breakthrough! Declare God’s Word over
and he who seeks finds, and to him who knocks it will be
your circumstances! Praise your way into victory!
opened” (NKJV).
I was reading the story of Elisha and the Shunammite
I found it interesting that the Shunammite woman did
woman in 2 Kings 4:8-37. In the story the Shunammite
not tell people her son had died. I believe that our words
woman was barren, but Elisha prophesied she would have a
have power, and it is important to declare God’s Word over
son. When her son was a child, he suddenly became sick and
our situation and not the Enemy’s word. It is so easy to say
died. Instead of just accepting this tragedy, the Shunammite
negative things when we feel disappointed or feel that our
woman laid her son on Elisha’s bed and ran to find Elisha.
promise is delayed or even hopeless, but determine today to
On her way there when anyone asked, “Is it well with you?”
only declare the Word of God over your situation.
she replied, “It is well.” She told Elisha that she would not
I encourage you to praise and worship God. There is
leave him. I believe she would not take no for an answer. She
power and breakthrough in praise and worship! When you
was not going to accept this outcome as the final word on
get into the presence of God, you are changed. Your focus is
her promise; her son.
on Jesus. You get a new perspective. Praise is a weapon! It
Just like the Shunammite woman, you may feel like
is powerful! Begin to worship and praise God until you get
your promise has died or that it has taken so long to come
into His presence. He will refresh you and strengthen you in
that you feel like giving up. Well, I want to encourage you
His presence.
today to contend for the promise! Do not take less than what
The Shunammite woman received her son healed and
God has promised you! Isaiah 40:31 says, “But those who
whole. He was raised from the dead! I believe that God is
wait on the Lord shall renew their strength: they shall
restoring your hope and expectation as you read this. Do not
mount up with wings like eagles, they shall run and not be
give up! Keep on asking, keep on seeking, keep on knocking!
weary, they shall walk and not faint” (NKJV). Jesus said in
Your promise is coming!
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Church Activities & Events Calvary Chapel
Reception & Silent Auction
3415 Broad Street, Chattanooga, TN 37409 Tuesday, September 26th For More Info call (423) 622-7360 www.bethany.org/chattanooga
Manna Unlimited Presents
Fashioned By The Master - Women’s Conference 2017 Saturday, September 16th 10AM - 2PM 501 Dodson Avenue, Chattanooga, TN 37404 Registration begins at 9 AM
Redemption To The Nations Church A Missions Summit
Training By Day Encounter By Night Friday, September 8th at 6PM - Saturday, September 9th 11PM 1907 Bailey Avenue, Chattanooga TN 37404
First Annual Chattanooga’s Best! Gospel Choir Competition Saturday, September 23rd 6PM - 9PM For All Local Church Choirs Eventbrite to View Map and Location
Mt. Canaan Baptist Church
Breaking Your Silence - Women Of Excellence Conference & Lock In Friday, September 15th at 5PM - Sunday, September 17th 12PM 4801 Highway 58, Chattanooga, TN 37416
Hixson United Methodist Church
Tennessee Suicide Prevention Breakfast & Conference Friday, September 15th - 8:30AM - 3:30PM 5301 Old Hixson Pike, Hixson, TN 37373
Gò0dNews for Teens
Advice for the Teenage Years by Wendy Pierce
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s teenagers, you do not always think about how what you do today will impact your future. Your teenage years are some of the most emotional, exciting, and life transforming years you will experience. Here is some advice that will help you in your teenage years and for years to come. 1. First of all, one of the greatest things you can do is to respect those in authority over you. The teenage years can be emotional and you feel like your parents or no one understands you. Believe me-they do. Everyone has been a teenager at one time so we all know difficult and exciting those years can be. 2. There needs to be open communication with your parents. Discuss issues, problems, or questions you may have during this time with your parents. It is important for you to be open with your parents about situations you are afraid to discuss. 3. Choose your friends wisely. The people you hang around determines the decisions you make, the things you choose to participate in, and the kind of future you will have.
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Surround yourself with Godly friends who will encourage you, those who believe in the same values you do, and those who are of good moral character. Too many good individuals have gone down the wrong path by making bad choices because they made friends with individuals who were not living a Christian lifestyle. The Bible says in 1 Corinthians 15:33, “Do not be deceived: “Bad company ruins good morals.” 4. Keep your mind and your heart pure. Many times we are so excited about the latest movie, TV series, or music and we do not really realize what we are watching or listening to. We see or hear things we do not really need to. These things are replayed in our minds and the images replay in our minds like a movie unless God removes them. Sometimes we forget things we see or hear but most of the time we remember them. What we see with our eyes and hear with our ears are all taken into our mind, spirit, and body. Our bodies are the temple of God. In 1 Corinthians 3:16 the Bible says, “Don’t you know that you yourselves are God’s temple and that God’s Spirit dwells in your midst?” NIV. What you do in your teenage years will impact you for the rest of your life. Live a holy life. Spend time with God by reading your Bible and praying every day. This will enable you to live a life with no regrets. There were people who may not have been a bad influence on me in morals things but they were negative and held me back from my destiny with their negative attitudes.
Wendy Pierce is a native of Chattanooga. She graduated from Covenant College with a Bachelor of Science degree in organizational management and from Lee University with a MBA. Currently she is a graduate teaching assistant studying Economics.
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Some older adults years I had become accustomed to constant love, fixed her faucet. During the staff meeting, Joseph, the time for this, I will not train them to listen to others and was delivered to hismany aircraft carrier, August 22, 2016, Betty and in-depth conversations about alcohol, and 52% less experience being alone because of their families attention and sounds ofOn seniors and associates maintenance assistant, began to talk about learn from them. Listening and learning is key totheir life, Betty’s unrelenting lettersthis andresident, her faith Mitchell Lyle will celebrate 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 home kept their love strong. seventieth wedding anniversary. Today, these and how he had discovered that she had been a member to business, and to every aspect of living. 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They still laugh other and with each it, and now isincludes loving her new home. day. Life goes at each aour fast pace, but only if When asked what was the secret towith loving memories other. There are also days where the laughter and subject, my father laughed and diffused the tension that will last a lifetime. Intergenerational with others. I will not attempt to address loneliness; fill the void of being alone, because we are never Time is one of the most important and most we allow it to. I hope that as we meander through each each other through sixty-nine years of marriage, the talking are silent. On those days, Fox News humor, and I witnessed our boys seeking their Papa’s relationships always have to begin with however, I will attempt to address being alone. alone indon’t expensive commodities share. Yet, daily I feel thatdon’t get day, all,Him. young and old alike, takeinthe to theywe both stated, “Stay busy so you intowe will anchors are the only voices heard thetime apartment. advice morealone and more each evening.to meet new friends. grandparents. They are travels, formed Iathave churches, in thesuch work • Being is an opportunity Through my recent discovered trouble!” Betty and Mitchell were married at First Mitchell said it best, “What she forgets, I can I am almost always running against the clock. Most listen and learn from each other, so we can make lasting Intergenerational relationships are key to the future involved place, communities and within the family unit. With and even 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, people feel that way. There are never enough hours in impact in the lives of others. their church, work, and family. They had two sons. though there were days she likeofme, of our zone, world,and notwalk just our country. According to the U.S. strongspeaking intergenerational interaction, our blue the she across the street and meet a new voice into my ear, knowing Hedidn’t will print guide me. a day. However, listening and learning does take time. Both Tony David were strong boys, raisedpast by will help always Census Bureau, by theand year 2050 the nation’s elderly our loved youngme.” leaders define a clear vision for neighbor. It takes courage to stretch out your a strong, no-nonsense working mother. Betty was Each person, population young and has a double story; to people have willold, more than 88 million, and their future. 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Planning a Family Mission Trip Going on a domestic or international mission trip will help you experience God working in a different context to strengthen your relationship as a family.
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his past summer, I had an amazing opportunity to lead a mission trip to Gonaives, Haiti. The team consisted of middle and high school students and adult leaders from City Church Chattanooga. This was my second mission trip to Haiti, and it was as amazing as my first trip. With most things, the more you do it, the more confident you become and the better you understand how things operate. So halfway through this past trip to Haiti, I was up on the rooftop thinking and praying and had this crazy thought . . . Maybe I should bring my wife and two kiddos with me next year? I began to think what would be the benefits of doing this mission trip as a family? After about ten minutes, I came to the conclusion that families should at least go on one domestic or international mission trip to experience God working in a different context than you’re used to seeing, while strengthening your relationship as a family. Here are some quick tips to planning a family mission trip. • Partner with a local church or trusted mission organization. • Do your research. Mission trips are supposed to stretch your comforts, but you don’t want your family to be miserable the entire time. • Save for the trip. Do your part. Because you’ll be sending your family on this trip, don’t be dependent on others to pay for it all. If you raise all your support, then the money you’ve saved can be used to help other teammates financially or meet a specific need you’ll come across while on the trip. • If you’re going to a country that speaks another language, take time to learn key words and phrases. Practice them with each other and around the house. • In months leading to the trip, have your family serve in a local outreach ministry. Get used to
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serving together and recognize the strengths and weaknesses you all show. • In weeks leading to the trip, begin to share expectations of what each person thinks is going to happen. It’s okay to feel nervous or be concerned about going. Take these moments to pause, pray, and ask God to give you faith to believe and the courage to go. • Don’t over pack. Take the necessities and be sure your child brings a “comfort toy.” This will help him or her adjust to being in a different place by having something familiar. • Bring a few snacks for your children. • When in a different country, allow time for your family to adjust to the new environment. Embrace the culture shock. It’s normal. • Don’t over plan. Make time to just enjoy being together. • When in a different country, begin each day with a devotional to center your family on why they are there. At the end of the day, come back together for a time to share highlights, challenges and/or something they discovered about themselves. The main purposes for your family to go on a mission trip together is to draw closer to God and each other. Often, a change of pace and scenery can help a person no matter the age to gain a new perspective. Begin praying and asking God where He wants your family to go next summer; then get ready for a God-size adventure.
Danny Hesterly is the family ministries pastor at City Church Chattanooga. He’s been married to his lovely bride, Erin for 13 years and has two wonderful kiddos, Micah-8 and Ava-6.
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He Fixes Broken Things Yes, God is a miracle worker, and He can do things you can’t, but you still need to do your part.
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y husband and I have lived in our house for
2. Allow Him to come in. Once you call someone to
over ten years, and recently everything seems
fix your house, you must agree for the person to come
to be falling apart. Doors are broken, lights
in and inspect it. If you're like me, you've probably said
need changing, our stove is missing a few screws, and
things like, "Come on in, but please excuse the mess."
we have cracks in our kitchen floor. At times, I think
Well, God already knows what kind of mess we're in,
about how great it would be to just get a new house.
and He still wants to come in. He's waiting for you to
Then I remind myself that even a new house will
invite Him into your heart so He can clean it up. And
eventually have problems that need fixing too. Marriage
I'm not just talking about those who are unsaved, I'm
is the same way. Your marriage may be broken, in need
talking about husbands and wives who have their
of a few changes, or missing a few tools needed to make
hearts full of “mess”−hearts that are filled with pride,
it work, but getting a new spouse is never the answer.
unforgiveness, selfishness, lust, bitterness, anger,
Years down the road, you will find yourself in the same
resentment, and so much more. God's ready to do a
situation just with a different person.
transformation, but it's time for you to invite him in.
But I've got good news! I know the one Who fixes broken things! His name is the Lord Almighty, the one true God, our heavenly Father. He
“And I will give you a new heart, and a new spirit I will put within you” (Ezek. 36:26 ESV). 3. You have to do your part.
not only can fix your marriage, but
If you hire someone to make
He can make it better than ever
repairs for you, it will involve
before. But there's a few things you
your participation. You might have
must do to begin the process: 1. Call out to Him. Just like
to move some furniture around, change your schedule, buy supplies,
you call a maintenance man or a
and be patient while the process
plumber when your house needs
takes place. In the same
repairing, you must call on the
way, God wants your
Lord when your marriage is
participation in repairing
broken. “And call upon me
your marriage. I pray
in the day of trouble” (Ps.
that you will apply
50:15 KJV). He is waiting
these three steps to your
on your call because He
marriage and be patient
longs to fix your problems.
while God works.
But many of you are too busy trying to fix it yourself. You think you have all the answers, and you end up doing more damage than good. Instead, you should trust that the Lord knows exactly what He's doing.
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Rachel Smith is a blogger, speaker, and mentor. She teaches a couple's class at her church Cross Connection, and hosts a marriage conference annually. She is currently in seminary school to become a certified biblical marriage counselor. She helps others learn God's design for marriage at www.transformedwife.com
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Exercise Makes You Smarter . . . Who Knew? Your body releases more hormones and other important chemicals when you exercise. The combination of these provides an excellent environment for the growth of brain cells.
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od did of course. That’s why in Proverbs He tells
• Increased retention of new information
us: “A wise man is full of strength, and a man of
• Preparation for mental stress.
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what happens. You might figure out that you don’t need that
genius to figure out that exercise is good for you but now we
coffee as much as before. I think I’ll stick with the coffee too.
know that there are even more benefits.
Remember, I said I could use all the help I can get.
Exercise increases your heart rate, which in turn pumps more oxygen throughout your body, including your brain. That extra oxygen is necessary for your body’s cells to function properly and optimally. Your brain cells also will get in on the benefits from that extra oxygen.
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Many believe this generation of children is best equipped to make that difference everyone is seeking because they are growing up in this world today. Just because you are young doesn’t mean it’s impossible.
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ne thing that many people find so interesting is how fast our generation is changing. Piece by piece and day by day, our world changes in some shape or form. In some things, the world is changing for the better. In others, the world is heading in the wrong direction. One group of people that seem to understand how the world changes the most would be the next generation because this next generation is also changing as the world changes. The next generation also has a choice to choose who they want to become. They can let the good things the world is doing shape them into becoming a world-changer, or they can let the bad things of this world ruin their lives. It is what they choose and whom they allow to shape them in that way. Now you may be asking, “How can someone so young change the world?” Do you believe anything is possible? If you have enough faith to believe in Christianity, in a God, you do not have any physical evidence of, can you believe in something as small as making a difference at a young age? For example: How about seventeen-year-old Peter Larson who for twelve years has spent nights from November 12 and December 31 sleeping in a cardboard box hoping to raise money and awareness for homeless men and women in Plymouth, Minnesota. So far, Minnesota has raised $400,000 toward Peter’s cause and can ensure fifty families that can now be housed for an entire year. Peter has inspired new and similar ideas that tie into the things he has presented to us.
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The point presented here is you are never too young to make a difference! Just because someone tells you its impossible doesn’t mean anything. Anything is possible. Psalms 127:3-5 says, “Don’t you see that children are God’s best gift? The fruit of the womb his generous legacy? Like a warrior’s fistful of arrows are the children of a vigorous youth. Oh, how blessed are you parents with your quivers full of children! Your enemies don’t stand a chance against you; you’ll sweep them right off your doorstep” (MSG). These verses are talking about how cherished children are. Children are God’s gift to this world. Many people will tell children they’re too young. That is almost the same as saying children have no purpose. Children have the same purpose adults do−to make a difference in the world for the kingdom of God. Some even feel they have a greater chance of achieving that goal because they are so in tune with the way our world works today. Children have such a good understanding of how our world works that they might be able to get closer to the people around them and lead them in the right direction. They may even find ways to raise awareness, or raise money for needs they see and make it interesting in a way that others around their age might look at it and want to do something similar. This generation understands how the world is moving and how to raise awareness and make change the best way. In order to make a difference in the world today, you have to understand how the world works.
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Gò0dNews for Women’s Health
Hope in a Jar?
Anti-Aging skin creams make some bold claims, but do they live up to their promises?
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by Dr. James White
ew anti-aging skin creams claim to do as much as medical
skin—companies claim increased collagen production in 4-12
and surgical procedures, but can they really deliver the
weeks. Limited studies have shown that collagen is produced with
same wrinkle-relaxing, age-defying results as some pricey
the creams, but not anywhere near what happens during collegen
filler injections, Botox, or surgery? If you're skeptical about what you see in print or on the internet, you're not alone. Queen Esther
production with wound healing. On the frontlines of anti-aging is a group of antioxidants.
underwent beauty treatment, “Before a young woman's turn came
Antioxidants attack oxidants, free radicals before they have a
to go in to King Xerxes, she had to complete twelve months of
chance to destroy our collagen supply. An ingredient derived from
beauty treatments prescribed for the women, six months with oil of
the “coffee berry” is now hailed as the strongest antioxidant with
myrrh and six with perfumes and cosmetics (Esther 2:12 NIV).”
the most powerful anti-aging ingredient to date. The same coffee
Unlike medications, cosmeceuticals are not regulated by
which wakes you up in the morning, may also add a kick to your
the Food and Drug Administration [FDA]. Drug companies are
complexion. “Coffee berry,” contains high levels of antioxidants.
required by the FDA to perform extensive trials and testing prior to
But are these and other antioxidant advances enough to guarantee
claims of performance or efficacy of the medication. The cosmetic
anti-aging results?
industry has little to no regulations; this makes it difficult to find
Before you reach for hope in a jar, take a critical look at your
substancial trials and testing of creams, serums, potions, and
facial skin. If you have never used anything on your face, you are
cosmeceuticals. Skin cream technology for the most part is focused
probably more likely to see results simply because you are doing
on a few areas; collagen production, healing, and antioxidants.
something for your skin. A Consumer Reports investigation found
One of the major ways our skin ages is through the loss of collagen, a naturally occurring substance that keeps our skin looking plump, lifted, and smooth. The collagen is a schoffoling
the current crop of anti-aging creams fall short of delivering on their “promises” ― a conclusion shared by most cosmetic doctors. Cosmeceuticals can do some wonderful things for the skin by
which supports our skin. As time ticks by, we lose some collagen
diminishing brown spots, improving skin texture, and making the
because of natural aging, sun exposure, smoking, and pollution.
skin feel smooth again. Cosmeceuticals have limited effects in filling
These exposures increase the rate at which our natural cellular
wrinkles. Until published medical studies are available, it may
process occurs. The cell aging process releases molecules called
be up to consumers to decide for themselves if even the cosmetic
“free radicals” or oxidants into the skin. What is the link to aging?
results have merit from the cosmeceutical.
Free radicals attack and destroy additional collagen support structures, and without that support, skin sags and forms wrinkles. Many creams claim to increase the collagen content of our skin. One problem is the penetration of the outer skin. Our skin is the barrier between us and the environment, which makes us water tight, limiting waterbased liquids from entering or exiting the body. So how do creams ‘penetrate’ the skin? Water-based moisturizers do just that; they
The three best alternatives to “Hope in a Jar” at this point are to 1) stay out of the sun, and wear sunscreen when you can’t, 2) Keep your skin well moisturized, and 3) Estrogen replacement. You can also
consider laser resurfacing and facial fillers with neuromodulators. Are we closer to the proverbial fountain of youth? The answer, it seems, depends on whether you need a trickle or a roaring river from the fountain of youth.
stay on the surface with little penetration of the outer surface of the skin. Deep penetration into the skin requires more expensive synthetic peptides with fatty acids. The fatty acids allow products to be transported into the deeper layers of skin. Once the product is delivered to the
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Gò0dNews for Everyone
Overcoming Regrets
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“A life of living without regret is determined by obedience to the commands of God!’ by Derek Eldrige recall hearing a pastor say in one of his messages
first of all will distress us. “In my distress I called to the
that he has lived a life with “no” regrets. To be
Lord” (Jon. 2:2 NIV).
honest, his statement did not resonate with me
2. A huge regret secondly will often define us. We
because I have many regrets. One in particular was
can’t move forward because we are held back by a
when I was on staff at a church in West Tennessee.
huge regret.
Upon resigning from the church, I didn’t finish well.
3. A huge regret will thirdly deceive us. I said, “I have
There was a lot of hurt and bitterness at the end of my
been banished from your sight” (Jon. 2:4 NIV). Because
tenure, and instead of giving those emotions to God,
I have done this terrible thing God wants nothing more
my emotions controlled my decisions! It’s not how you
to do with me.
start, it’s how you finish. So, should I say, “That bridge is toast with no butter or jam to go on it?” Through that experience, I have learned that if we always do what God tells us to do, we will always live our life with no regrets! I’m certain that everyone of us has said and has done things we later regret. Of course there are different levels of regret. Some
It literally took me three years of living in anger, bitterness, and blaming others, that my eyes were open to the lie of the Enemy and my life was healed from past regrets. “When my life was ebbing away, I remembered you, Lord, and my prayer rose to you, to your holy temple. Those who cling to worthless idols forfeit
things we regret we get over very quickly. Some things
the grace that could be theirs. But I, with a song of
that we regret take a little longer time to get over−
thanksgiving, will sacrifice to you. What I have vowed
regrets like about not taking a certain job; regrets about
I will make good. Salvation comes from the Lord”
not doing better in school. Then there are the huge regrets, and unless we experience a miracle, these are regrets we will never get over. Those are regrets that fill our hearts with pain. In Jonah 2, we see how regrets engulf
(Jonah 2:7-9 NIV). It’s the “worthless idols!” Anything we use to medicate the pain of regret−busyness, perfection, anger, blame, denial, and addictions. They don’t deliver us from regret. They only make the regret worse.
our life. Here are
Abandon those idols
three things that
of regret! God wants to
happen to us
restore us to a right
when we do
relationship with
not surrender our regrets. 1. A huge regret
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Him, to a place of worship, to a place of service.
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Gò0dNews for Life
Unseen Heroes of Adoption When a person is able to look at a child and hand all of the joy that comes with parenting over to another person−it is heroic love.
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by Amy Scott
any people know someone who has adopted a
baby for adoption. That decision has resulted from many
child. We often hear talk of the heroic act of the
different types of circumstances−relationship issues, lack of
adoptive parents. Society celebrates the adoptive
support, fear, and so on. I’ve been in the labor room as life
family−conferences are dedicated to bringing adoptive
has come forth and witnessed birth parents holding their
mothers together, T-shirts are printed about it, the month
child for the first time. I’ve seen them usher in the man and
of November is set aside to promote the act of adoption,
woman who would soon be called “Mom and Dad”−the
churches celebrate when there is “one less orphan”−and
man and woman to whom they are entrusting the child’s
rightfully so. Adoption is an amazing reflection of God’s
developmental milestones, education, faith, health, laughter
love for us and should be celebrated more frequently than it
and joy−and I’ve witnessed the birth parents watch as those
often is.
people dote on the sweet baby.
It is harder to reflect on the loss from which that
When I see the sacrificial love demonstrated by birth
adopted child has come−a concrete loss experienced by
parents who place their baby for adoption, I cannot help
birth parents. As an adoptee, the magnitude of the loss,
but think of God’s sacrificial love for us in that He gave His
the sacrifice made by a birth mother did not truly become
only Son who while we are yet sinners would die for us and
real to me until the first moment when I held my sweet
adopt us as His own (see John 3:16, Rom. 5:8, Eph. 1:3-6).
daughter in my arms after giving birth to her. Prior to that
If you are a birth parent who would like to have
moment, I would occasionally wonder if my birth parents
community with other birth parents, we create a space
were thinking of me−particularly on days like my birthday.
each month for you to come together and celebrate God’s
Until I experienced carrying, birthing and laying eyes on
faithfulness to you and the children you love so dearly.
my youngest child for the first time, I never considered
We also offer individual consultations where you can talk
the pain they endured in the selfless act of placing a child
with an adoption professional. If you know birth parents,
for adoption. Until that moment, I never reflected on the
encourage them and love on them. Birth parents, you are our
extreme love that results in a birth Mom making an adoption
heroes, and we celebrate you!
plan. In that moment, birth parents become my heroes. Over the last ten years, I’ve been able to meet many heroes−parents who made the selfless decision to place their
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Amy Scott is the executive director of Bethany Christian Services of Greater Chattanooga. She is an adoptee who passionately serves the adoption community for over ten years. Amy resides in North Georgia with her husband and three daughters. Visit www.bethany.org/chattanooga for more information.
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