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sign can be a natural token that symbolizes a spiritual reality, like the “sign” of the rainbow given to Noah representing God’s promise to never send a global flood again. A sign can also be an extraordinary, supernatural happening that reveals or validates God’s nature, God’s Word, God’s will, God’s purposes or God’s power. A wonder is a divinely orchestrated and often miraculous event that causes the hearts of those who witness it to be filled with worshipful awe toward the Most High. At pivotal points in the history of humanity, God has employed supernatural “signs and wonders” to prove His involvement in the lives of His people. The greatest example was the deliverance of the children of Israel from Egypt. However, God did not stop moving in miraculous ways after the Exodus. When the Savior came into this world, Simeon the prophet held the holy Child in his arms and announced He would be a sign that would be “spoken against” (Luke 2:25-34 NIV). Then, during Jesus’ time of ministry, He was “a Man attested by God . . . by miracles, wonders, and signs” (Acts 2:22 NKJV). That’s how the shift into a New Covenant took place. And it continued after Jesus ascended to heaven. Under the backlash of religious persecution, the early church even prayed for miraculous manifestations, saying, “Lord, look on their threats, and grant to Your servants that with all boldness they may speak Your word, by stretching out Your hand to heal, and that signs and wonders may be done through the name of Your holy Servant Jesus” (Acts 4:29-30 NKJV). It happened. So wondrously (pun intended) not only does God call His people to receive His power; He also calls them
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to be agents of that power, bringing supernatural change to the world. Through the Old Covenant prophet Isaiah, God revealed this truth, saying: “Behold, I and the children whom the Lord has given me are signs and wonders . . .” (Isa. 8:18 Amp, see Heb. 2:13 NASB). Let me personalize that passage. When I was searching for truth back in 1970, I quit college to study under an Indian guru. Eventually, I became a teacher of Kundalini Yoga at four universities, and I ran a yoga ashram (a commune) in Tampa, Florida. After receiving a letter from an old friend telling me about being “born again,” I asked God, if this was true, and if Jesus is the Savior of the world, that He would give me a sign. I prayed all day. That afternoon it happened. One member of a prayer group in town who were interceding for me picked me up while I was hitchhiking. When I stepped into his van, my heart leapt. Taped to the ceiling was a picture of Jesus. I knew it was my sign. It was also not a coincidence, but a God-incidence that he just happened to be a former student of yoga himself prior to salvation. A few minutes later, I gave my heart to the Lord! That same week I became a sign and a wonder. I shut down my ashram and cancelled my classes, informing about 300 students that, unknowingly, I had misled them, and that Jesus really did die for the sins of humanity. So after receiving a sign and a wonder from God, I became a sign and “a wonder to many” (Psa. 71:7 NKJV). You should start expecting to fill that role too. You might be surprised at the power of what God does in you and through you. Mike Shreve has been teaching God’s Word since 1971. He has authored fourteen books, including a series on the names and titles of God called “Our Glorious Inheritance.” In July, a new book on this subject will be released titled “WHO AM I? Dynamic Declarations of Who You Are in Christ.” He and his wife, Elizabeth, pastor The Sanctuary in Cleveland, Tennessee.
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Do You Miss Summer Break Already? Making a choice to have a good attitude will motivate you to enjoy the adventure of learning.
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ow many kids are excited about being back in school? Do you wake up every morning yelling, “Hurray for school! Hurray for school!” What? You’re not that excited? I know, you miss sleeping in and eating a bowl of cereal at 10 a.m., watching your cartoons, right? No? Kids don’t do that anymore? Oh yeah, now they have spacebook and MyFace. Huh? No one uses Myface anymore? I know it’s Facebook and Myspace and no one uses Myspace. In fact, most kids don’t use either one. Kids are into stuff like Pokémon Go and Disney channel (and too much of either one of those is not good for you. More about that some other time). There’s not much time for goofing off because school has now taken over your life. Classrooms all across America have filled up with kids learning about mathematics, English, history, science, and so on. Some kids were really excited when school started and some were a little reluctant to get back to class. If you are reading this wondering what the word reluctant means, then grab a dictionary and look it up. It’s exciting to learn something new. Whichever kid you were when school started, (whether excited or reluctant); when the newness of your classroom, classmates, and teacher wear off, it’s easy to miss summer. It’s not a bad thing to miss summer, but one thing I’ve learned in life is that your attitude and the way you approach school (or anything for that matter)
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makes all the difference in the world. If you make a choice to have a good attitude, then you will look forward to school and enjoy school and learning. If you choose to remain grumpy and force your mom and dad to drag you out of bed every morning kicking and screaming going to school half awake, then you will not be excited and motivated to learn, and you’ll miss out on the big adventure school can be. Attitude. It’s an important word. Listen to this! (Well, of course, you will have to read it out loud to listen to it. The word attitude is an aeronautical term describing the horizontal relationship between a plane and the runway upon landing. Did you get that? I’ll describe it this way: When a plane is landing, it has to approach the runway at a certain angle (attitude) in order to land safely. The safety of the pilot and the passengers depends upon how the plane is angled upon landing. This is called its attitude. If the plane has a good attitude (angle), the plane can land safely; if it has a bad attitude, then the plane will have a rough landing or it might even crash. You are the pilot of your life. Your attitude affects your life and even your passengers (those around you). So, keep a good attitude this school year and let’s avoid crashing our planes. Chris Knipp is the children’s pastor to Westmore Church of God, High 5 Kid’s Ministr y and Pentecostal Theological Seminary Student finishing his Master of Arts in Discipleship and Christian Formation in the Spring of 2017
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was inspired by a recent article by Ron Lieber called “The Money Letter that Every Parent Should Write.” The article asks readers to think about what they would say in a letter to their children (or any other young person) regarding the lessons the parents had learned about money during a lifetime of experience. That got me thinking about what I would say to my own children in my theoretical “money letter.” Here are a few points I’d want to include, though I suspect my real “money letter” would be many pages long. 1. Always tithe to God. It’s all His, and He loaned it to you to steward wisely. (A tithe is always a tenth, never less). 2. Work hard, always. Proverbs tells how God blesses diligence. Laziness leads to poverty. 3. Make a written budget every month and use it as your map for spending, saving, and giving. If you’re married, be sure your spouse has an equal role in planning the budgets. 4. It’s not how much money you earn—it’s how much you keep and save that determines whether you’re wealthy or merely struggling to make ends meet. So save money regularly, both for emergency needs (cash savings) and for long-term investing (retirement or kids’ college fund). 5. Avoid credit cards and pay cash (or check or debit). Save up for big purchases and practice delayed gratification (builds character!). 6. Money isn’t meant to be hoarded for hoarding’s
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sake. Bless others with generosity as the Holy Spirit prompts you. 7. Always tip service personnel. Both your mother and I waited tables during our college days, and I was also a pizza delivery driver. If you can’t afford to tip, you can’t afford to eat out, period. (And Christians should be the most generous tippers of all). 8. When you’re in love and planning for marriage, talk to your beloved about financial matters well in advance of the wedding, preferably in pre-marital counseling. And you should both pull your credit reports and be transparent about where you each stand financially before you say “I do.” 9. Money fights are the number one cause of divorce in America. Be sure you and your spouse have joint accounts to ensure that both of you are in constant communication about finances. 10. Don’t be afraid to take some measured and calculated risks. Reward rarely comes without some risk, but don’t be reckless with any “big bet” that could ruin you. Be sure to pray about it first before you act. 11. Don’t fret about “would’ve, could’ve, should’ve”—you can’t change the past; you can only move forward with purpose and commitment to make better financial decisions in the future. In hindsight, I should have bought Citigroup stock back in 2008-09 when it fell to $1 per share during the mortgage meltdown crisis, but no use crying about it now. 12. Teach your children (my grandchildren) all of the above principles. 13. I love you!
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The High Road and the Low Road Placing worship of God at the center of our lives will keep us on the “high road.”
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n Genesis 13:1-18 we read about Abram, (later named Abraham), and his nephew Lot. A dispute with Pharaoh about Abram’s wife forced them to take Abram’s wife and possessions and depart from Egypt. He left Egypt and Lot went with him into the south. Abram was very rich in cattle, gold, and silver. Lot had many flocks, herds, and tents. Because the land was not capable of sustaining both of them, strife arose between the herdsmen of Abram and Lot. Abram said to Lot, “Let there be no strife, I pray thee, between me and thee, and between my herdsmen and thy herdsmen, for we be brethren” (Gen. 13:8 KJV*). Abram continued by saying that the whole land lay before Lot and that he should separate himself. He let Lot select the land that he wanted and agreed to take the other. Basically, Abram took the “High Road,” but Lot took the “Low Road.” How did Abram take the High Road? Abram kept worship at the center of his life: (He went) unto the place of the altar, which he had made there at the first, and there Abram called on the name of the Lord (Gen. 13:4). Abram refused to make selfish decisions and said to Lot: “If thou will take the left hand, then I will go to the right; or if thou depart to the right hand, then I will go to the left” (Gen. 13:9). Abram let God guide his vision. After that Lot was separated from him, the Lord said to Abram, “Lift up now thine eyes and look from the place where thou art northward,
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southward, and eastward and westward: For all the land which thou seeest, to thee will I give it, and to thy seed for ever” (Gen. 13:14-15). How did Lot take the Low Road, which inevitably led to trouble? He did not get into trouble all at once; instead, he did it step-by-step. Lot looked toward Sodom, lifted up his eyes, and beheld all the plain of Jordan that it was well watered everywhere, before the Lord destroyed Sodom and Gomorrah, even as the garden of the Lord, like the land of Egypt, as thou comest unto Zoar (see Gen. 13:10). Lot “pitched his tents near Sodom.” Abram dwelled in the land of Canaan, and Lot dwelled in the cities of the plain and pitched his tent toward Sodom. But the men of Sodom were wicked and sinners before the Lord exceedingly (Gen. 13:12-13). Lot was living in Sodom a small, populous country, ruled by five kings. In the thirteenth year, a rebellion broke out against the ruling king, as recorded in Genesis 14:11-12: They took all the goods of Sodom and Gomorrah along with Lot, Abraham’s brother’s son, who dwelt in Sodom with his goods and departed. When Abram heard that Lot had been taken captive, he armed his trained servants and smote Lot’s captors. He brought back all the goods, his nephew Lot, and his goods, the women, and the people (see Gen.14:16). The good news is that we too can take the high road. To do so requires that we keep worship of God at the center of our lives, refuse to make selfish decisions, and let God guide our vision. Finally, what if we take the low road and find ourselves in Sodom? Remember, God used Abram to rescue Lot, and He will rescue us if we ask God for forgiveness and deliverance from Sodom.
Charles G. Laws is a member of Cleveland First Church of the Nazarene. He has a B.A. degree with a major in mathematics and minors in physics and education from Austin Peay State University in Clarksville, TN. and a M.A. in mathematics from the University of Tennessee (UTK). He enjoys reading, chess, walking, photography and listening to music. He is retired from CSCC as an associate professor of mathematics.
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Helen Keller, who overcame the supreme challenge of being deaf, blind, and mute, offered that “Life is either a great adventure or nothing.”
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s a child, I loved watching the television series, “Mission: Impossible.” Every episode began with an agent and a tape. The anonymous recorded voice would say, “Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is . . . ” My heart would always start pumping, waiting for the assignment to be unveiled and for the tape to selfdestruct. Then the mysterious spy-master would describe some wild and dangerous task, with little chance of success or survival. The agent always chose to accept the challenge. I can’t remember him turning it down. It would have put quite a damper on the show if the hero said, “Are you kidding? No way would I do that! Are you crazy? A guy could get hurt doing stuff like that!” and then just walked away, never to fulfill the mission (as the tape went up in smoke). Thankfully, that never happened; he always accepted the call. Then immediately, he would assemble the team, communicate the plan, set everything in motion, and follow through to the end. And I would happily join the courageous group in my mind, sharing the joy of their final success. There is a parallel, I believe, with what God offers us (His sons and daughters) throughout our lives. At various points along the way (you never know when) God opens the door to unique experiences, opportunities, and challenges. Like the spy in “Mission: Impossible,” we can choose to accept these undertakings, these missions, these
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callings, or we can walk away. Mark Twain said it beautifully, “Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.” The choice is real. You can walk on the adventurous side of life and be an individual God selects for urgent Kingdom missions, or you can close the door and close your life to experiences and memories that might have been yours—but instead, will never be. One of my favorite quotes is, “The saddest thing of word and pen is the phrase it might have been.” Does that not grip your heart? At this point in my life, I feel a greater urgency than ever to accept God’s mission. Daily I listen to the tape in my spirit; the assignment is always clear. As women and men of God, we must be on a holy adventure. We must accept the call. We must see the mission all the way through until it is accomplished. I urge you to wake up every day with that mindset—but don’t fall into the error of just looking for great things to unfold before you. As Mother Teresa so wisely spoke, “Not all of us can do great things, but we can do small things with great love.” To live that way is surely an adventure worth pursuing. Elizabeth Shreve co-pastors The Sanctuary in Cleveland along with her husband, Mike Shreve. She is a mother of two children and a lover of life. An annual women’s meeting is conducted every September at their church. This year (Sept. 15-17) the theme is “A Holy Adventure.”
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Following are several variations you can make using the same bread recipe in last month’s magazine For all of the variations, go to step 7 of the bread recipe (where you shaped the portions) and change the shape of the dough to make something new.
by Deana Thompson Dinner Rolls Cloverleaf: Pinch off a piece of dough the size of a quarter, roll it into a ball, and place it in a greased muffin pan. Put two more dough balls in the same hole. Repeat for the remaining holes. Rosettes: Pinch off a piece of dough the size of a golf ball and roll it into a 10-inch rope. Gently tie a loose knot in the middle, tuck the end that comes out of the bottom of the knot into the top of the knot. Tuck the end that comes out of the top of the knot under the roll. Place the rosettes on a greased baking sheet 2 to 3 inches apart. Crescents: Roll one dough portion into a 12-inch circle and spread the dough with softened butter. Cut it into 8 triangles and roll up each triangle, starting at the wide end. Place the crescent roll on a greased baking sheet with the point under the roll and shape it into a slight arc. Cover and let them rise for 45 minutes or until doubled in bulk. Brush with melted butter, and bake at 375°F for 10 to 12 minutes or until lightly brown. Cinnamon Rolls Roll out one dough portion into a 12-inch by 14inch rectangle. Spread the dough with softened butter and drizzle it heavily with honey. Lightly sprinkle with nutmeg and cinnamon. If desired, sprinkle with raisins and chopped pecans. Roll up the dough like a jellyroll and seal the bottom edge by pinching it. Using a piece of thread, slice the roll into 1-inch slices. Place the slices in a greased 8-inch round cake pan. Cover the rolls and let them rise for 45 minutes or until doubled in bulk. Bake at 400° F for 16 to 18 minutes, covering with foil after the first 8 minutes. Frost cooled rolls with cream cheese frosting. Cream Cheese Frosting: In a small bowl, beat ½ cup softened
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unsalted butter and 8 oz. softened cream cheese until fluffy. Beat in ¼ cup honey and 1 teaspoon of pure vanilla. Note: To make raisin bread, follow the directions (adding raisins, of course) through rolling it up. Then, squeeze the dough to form a 24-inch rope. Cut the rope into three pieces and braid. Place the braid in a greased loaf pan and let it rise 45 minutes or until doubled in bulk. Bake at 350° F for 30 to 40 minutes until golden brown. Pizza Place one dough portion on a greased 15-inch pizza pan and roll it out into a circle. Add sauce, toppings, and cheese. Let it rise about 30 minutes for a thick crust. Bake at 425° F for 10 to 12 minutes or until the edges are lightly brown. Broccoli Braid Place one dough portion on a greased baking sheet and roll it into a 12-inch by 15-inch rectangle. On the longest sides, cut the dough into 1½-inch strips, 3 inches deep (leaving 6 inches in the center). Spread the filling down the center of the dough. To braid, twist a strip of dough, and place it down the middle. Tuck the ends up to form a rim at end of the braid. Brush the dough with an egg wash (beat together 1 egg white and 1 Tbsp. water), and sprinkle with slivered almonds. Bake at 375° F for 25 to 28 minutes or until golden brown. Filling: In a large bowl, combine 2 cups of cooked meat (beef, sausage, chicken, etc.), 1 cup chopped broccoli, ½ cup chopped red bell pepper, 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese, 1 minced garlic clove, ½ cup mayonnaise, 1 teaspoon dried dill weed, and ¼ teaspoon salt.
Chattanooga Church Directory Anglican
Anglican Church of the Redeemer 423.892.1101 104 McBrien Rd, 37411
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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
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2003 Elmendorf St, 37406 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 Church 423.697.7000 3777 Wilcox Blvd, 37411 Lookout Valley Baptist Church 423.825.5335 23 Lilac Ave, 37419 Macedonia Baptist Church 423.267.6915 1156 East Main St, 374081 Mission Ridge Baptist Church 423.624.0424 302 Shallowford Rd, 37411 Morris Hill Baptist Church 423.892.2071 1804 Morris Hill Rd, 37421 Mount Paran Baptist Church 423.629.2377 1319 Moss Dr, 37411 New Grace Baptist Church 423.899.5510 7861 Lee Hwy, 37421 Orchard Knob Baptist Church 423.629.6115 1734 East 3rd St, 37404 Philadelphia Baptist Church 423.629.5786 2230 East 18th St, 37404 Pilgrim Rock Baptist Church 423.894.7548 1726 Church Rd, 37421 Pleasant Hill Baptist Church 423.892.0237 1441 Crawford Rd, 37421 Prospect Baptist Church 423.698.4149 734 Dodson Ave, 37404
Resurrected Reformed Baptist 423.698.8086 2230 East 18th Street, 37404 Ridgedale Baptist Church 423.499.0994 1831 Hickory Valley Road, 37421 Rose of Sharon Baptist Church 423.629.9534 2001 Blackford St, 37404 Second Baptist Church 423.629.6039 1619 East Main St, 37404 Shiloh Baptist Church 423.267.3131 1708 Carr St, 37408 Silverdale Baptist Church 423.892.2173 7236 Bonny Oaks Dr, 37421 Standifer Gap Baptist Church 423.892.8596 8159 Standifer Gap Rd, 37421 Stanley Heights Baptist Church 423.867.8060 1512 Mcbrien Rd, 37412 Temple Baptist Church 423.622.1913 3200 Rossville Blvd, 37407 Terra Vista Baptist Church 423.892.3879 4412 Oakwood Dr, 37416 Tucker Baptist Church 423.510.9684 1115 North Moore Rd, 37411 Washington Park Baptist 423.899.9408 1823 Shepherd Rd, 37421 Westview Baptist Church 423.899.0127 9516 East Brainerd Rd, 37421 Woodland Park Baptist Church 423.899.9185 6735 Standifer Gap Rd, 37421
Church of God East Chattanooga COG 423.894.7926 4924 Hwy 58, 37416 East Lake Church of God 423.698.6522 2949 East 29th St, 37407 Brainerd Hills Church of God 423.892.2092 410 Friar Rd, 37421 City Church of Chattanooga 423.894.6982 7122 Lee Hwy, 37421 Church of God of Prophecy 423.899.4074 3927 Webb Rd, 37416 Church of God of Prophecy 423.894.0597 2201 Hickory Valley Rd, 37421 Church of God Seventh Day
423.899.5490 7504 Old Lee Hwy, 37421 East Brainerd Church of God 423.899.4755 8312 East Brainerd Rd, 37421 The Crossing Church 423.867.7287 7501 Standifer Gap Rd, 37421 East Side Church of God 423.624.8797 2105 Citico Ave, 37404 Fellowship Church of God 423.867.3194 3426 Clio Ave, 37407 Holy Temple Church of God 423.629.2649 2311 Bliss St, 37406 Joyful Noise Church of God 423.698.1813 1614 Foust St, 37404 Pure Holiness Church of God 423.622.4667 420 North Holly St, 37404 Redemption Point 423-855-7321 3831 Ooltewah-Ringgold Rd. Ooltewah, TN 37363 Redemption Point Highland Park 423.855.7321 1907 Bailey Ave, 37404 Temple of Faith Church of God 423.698.2700 2139 East 27th 37407 United Temple Church of God 423.624.1037 2418 Dodson Ave, 37406 Vision Church of God 423.624.7170 4901 Midland Pike, 37411 Woodmore Church of God 423.899.0827 1115 North Moore Rd, 37411 Word Center Church of God 423.867.3330 4803 13th Ave, 37407
Nazarene Alton Park Church of the Nazarene 423.756.2468 4004 Dorris St, 37410 Nazarene Calvary Church of the Nazarene 423.892.5771 4400 Bonny Oaks Dr, 37416 East Brainerd Church of the Nazarene 423.499.8643 8101 East Brainerd Rd, 37421 East Ridge Church of the Nazarene 423.894.8656 1202 Spring Creek Rd, 37412 First Church of the Nazarene 423.624.2679 2099 East Main St, 37404
Community Church Cosmopolitan Community Church 423.622.3217 3031 Wilcox Blvd, 37411 Friendship Community Church 423.698.3471 7 North Tuxedo Dr, 37411 Metropolitan Community Church 423.629.2737 1601 Foust St, 37404
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Ascension Lutheran Church 423.698.5047 720 South Germantown Rd, 37412 First Lutheran Church Pastor Mark McCrory 423-629-5990; www.first4u.org 2800 McCallie Avenue Chattanooga, TN 37404 Good Shepherd Lutheran Rev. H. Christopher Sheets 423.629.4661 www.gslcflock.org 822 Belvoir Ave, 37412 Saint Phillip Lutheran Church 423.267.1475 51 West 25th St, 37408
Methodist Jones Memorial UMC 423.624.6073 4131 Ringgold Rd, 37412 Mount Crest UMC 423.881.4165 8206 Cicero Tr, 37421 St John UMC 423.892.2257 3921 Murray Hills Dr, 37416 Wesley Memorial UMC 423.892.6446 6314 E. Brainerd Rd, 37421 East Ridge UMC Pastor Ken Sauer 423-892-8451; eastridgeumc.org 1601 Prater Road, East Ridge, TN 37412 Stanley UMC 423.624.6729 501 Dodson Ave, 37404 Washington Hills UMC 423.892.8050 6216 Hadley Dr, 37416 Cleveland Trinity UMC 423.892.6926 9028 Warbler Ln, 37421 East Lake UMC 423.624.4921 2903 East 37th St, 37407 St Elmo UMC 423.855.0807 3030 Towerway Dr, 37406 Lake Vista UMC 423.892.4941 6216 Hadley Dr, 37416 Saint Mary CME Church
423.622.2742 1417 Wheeler Ave, 37406 Sheares Memorial UMC 423.855.2004 515 Airport Rd, 37421 Sheares Memorial UMC 423.698.4114 400 Glenwood Dr, 37404 Tyner UMC 423.892-0444 6805 Standifer Gap Rd, 37421
Non-Denominational Christian Family Church 423.774.8888 88 Hunt Drive Rossville, GA 30741 Celebration Church 423.892.8979 6425 Lee Highway, 37421 The Sacred Heart Mission of Chattanooga 423.238.3835 3914 St Elmo Ave, 37409 Faith Connection Church 423.933.6986 7312 Shallowford Rd, 37421 Metropolitan Tabernacle 423.894.3377 2101 West Shepherd Rd, 37422 Carpenters Cowboy Church 423.867.4232 3616 Rossville Blvd, 37407 Brainerd Hills Chapel Church 423.899.3098 5931 Pinegrove Tr, 37421 Chattanooga Church 423.892.2888 6188 Adamson Circle, 37416 Christian Church of Hope 423.855.0767 2330 Hickory Valley Rd, 37421 Church of Jesus 423.629.5051 2118 Wilson St, 37406 Church of the First Born 423.756.0704 3418 St Elmo Ave, 37409 Church of the Lord Jesus 423.265.8235 200 West 19th St, 37408 Mount Summit of Peace Church 423.899.0434 6925 Shallowford Rd, 37421 New Covenant Church 423.867.2121 3700 Clio Ave, 37407 New Covenant Fellowship Church 423.899.8001 1326 North Moore Road, 37411 Walker Avenue First Church 423.622.2982 2101 Walker St, 37404 Worlds Church of the Living God 423.622.2992 2110 Glass St, 37406
Pentecostal Emanuel Pentecostal Church 423.821.5261 4204 Ohls Ave, 37410 Sharon Pentecostal Church 423.867.7088 1400 East 48th St, 37407 Virtuous Church Pastor Richard O. Smith 5952 Brainerd Road Chattanooga, TN 37412 (423)521-4440 www.virtuouschurch.org Word of Pentecost Church 423.624.2620 1722 Newton St, 37406
Presbyterian First Cumberland Presbyterian 423.698.2556 1505 North Moore Rd, 37411 Central Presbyterian Church 423.629.1401 1815 McCallie Ave, 37404 Covenant Presbyterian Church 423.899.5377 8451 East Brainerd Rd, 37421 East Ridge Presbyterian Church 423.867.2717 4919 Court Dr, 37412 First Presbyterian Church 423.267.1206 554 McCallie Ave, 37402 New Hope Presbyterian Church 423.892.0853 7301 Shallowford Rd, 37421 North Minster Presbyterian 423.894.3773 4791 Hal Dr, 37416 St Elmo Presbyterian Church 423.821.1424 4400 St Elmo Ave, 37409 Second Presbyterian Church 423.266.2828 700 Pine St, 37402
Vineyard Vineyard Christian Fellowship 423.704.2188 10615 London Ln, 37302
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Wesleyan Faith Community Wesleyan 7725 Shallowford Road Chattanooga, TN 37421
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Let’s Take a Senior Cruise!
Senior Living is often compared to a cruise ship, and there is little wonder why. Indeed, the Terrace at Mountain Creek is like a great senior cruise to 120-plus residents. In the beginning, no one was sure about boarding this ship, but once they tasted this life, they haven’t wanted to leave. And who could blame them. Life here is relaxing, fun-filled, and enjoyable! by Karen Brummer
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n the case of The Terrace, we’re a ship moored on the side of a mountain—Signal Mountain to be exact. Have you ever taken a cruise? If so, you know the
wonderful experience we're talking about. You feel pampered. And just wait until you see your “cabin!” At The Terrace, it is a beautiful apartment overlooking a sea of lush vegetation . . . nature at her best. No cramped quarters here. The apartments range all the way up to nearly 900 square feet with true kitchenettes and full-sized refrigerators! Some even offer a balcony, patio, or deck for outdoor enjoyment. On a ship you have a purser’s desk to help fill your every need. At The Terrace, it’s the concierge waiting to serve you from six in the morning till nine at night. Should you require help during the night, your apartment has emergency contact systems in place for round-the-clock staff to assist you. Our cruisers love the security they feel.
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The Daily Schedule What is the first thing you do on a cruise? You get up and head to a great breakfast spread. Same thing here. Our spacious dining rooms offer restaurant-style meals, ordered from a menu. There are always choices and staff who are eagerly waiting to please you. From biscuits and gravy to eggs Benedict; it’s your choice. And the same goes for lunch and evening meals; and should the very unlikely event occur that you have a hunger twinge between meals, just stroll down to the bistro for a beverage and a snack. Just like on the cruise ship, it’s already included in your rent. When you're on a ship and you leave your cabin, a steward comes in and refreshes it. In our case, it’s our housekeeping staff. They come once a week and clean your apartment. They vacuum, dust, clean your bathroom and kitchenette. They also change your bed
linens and towels, launder them and return them fresh
last time you had a doctor make a house call? At The
and clean. Unlike the cruise lines, we do not fold your
Terrace, it may have been only yesterday!
towels into animal shapes—not yet anyway!
No Time for Boredom On a cruise line, you sign up for shore excursions and enjoy days full of entertainment ranging from games to shows. Much of the same happens here. In our case, the shore excursions are things like regular trips to Walmart and Target, mystery rides (fun excursions on the bus), lunches or shopping out, events around town, and transportation to and from physician appointments. The entertainment is constant
So now you may be thinking, But I still drive! Good for you; that is no problem at all. Some of our residents still use their own cars, and we’re happy for you to drive if you wish; that's between you and the State (and maybe your family). We have plenty of convenient parking a few steps from the door. We’re an apartment community; you come and go as you wish, as do your guests.
Security and Peace of Mind So now the big question: How much does this
and varied. Staff-led trivia games, bean bag toss, Wii
cruise cost and how is it paid? The answer to the cost
bowling, laughter yoga, book clubs, bridge and other
question varies, depending not only upon the size of
card groups, a writer's workshop, art classes, pet
your apartment, but also whether or not you need
therapy, zoo visits, and daily exercise are available—
nursing care and how much care you require. As
just to name a few. Then there is the constant stream
with all things, the more care you require, the more
of outside entertainment scheduled throughout the
expense is involved. But in all cases, all expenses are
week, which generally focuses on music of one sort
bundled together (rent, food, utilities, housekeeping,
or another. And have we mentioned the parties?
maintenance, transportation, entertainment), and it’s a
With Happy Hours, and celebrations of all types, our
great deal. When you include the security and peace of
“passengers” never have a reason to be bored.
mind, it’s priceless! And like a sea cruise, senior living is paid for privately. No insurance covers the expenses other than Long Term Care insurance you may have invested in. So what’s stopping you from booking your cruise? It isn’t a lifetime commitment unless you choose it to be (which you likely will once you get a taste of this life.) Don't allow fear to keep you from having the carefree independent life you deserve. Call us at The Terrace to book a visit to see what a lovely ship we are! You won't be disappointed.
Other In-House Conveniences On a sea-going ship, should a passenger feel ill, there is a ship’s doctor in the infirmary. At The Terrace, we have not only nurses and resident assistants at your beck and call 24 hours per day, we also have Summit Physical Therapy in-house to provide whatever PT is ordered by your doctor. And as an added measure of not only convenience but also security, visiting physicians regularly see residents who would have a difficult time getting to an outside office. When is the
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Gò0dNews for Parents
Renewed Reinforcement Helping children to grow up into functional listening adults
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by Mark Aitkenhead
ometimes we sound like a parrot. Repeating our instructions seems like an ongoing brainwash to ourselves—not to mention the kids. We grumble at the continuous play of painful repeating. “What’s wrong with you? Do you need your ears washed out? What’s your problem?” Our repetition goes on and on seemingly like a broken record or an alarm constantly saying the same words over and over. It’s like a mind game we play with our kids with them ignoring us and the instruction going in one ear and out the other. The interesting thing is that repetition eventually works. However, there is a caveat. If we use the same tone repeatedly, with the same volume over and over, the child moves to sound “blindness.” Sound blindness is where they stop hearing and their brain has
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switched off to the same communication. They can still hear, they just can’t hear the instruction being repeated. Our brains are amazingly intricate organs that constantly work to help us navigate the billions of problems we encounter every day. One of the quirks of our brains is that it gets used to things and becomes tolerant of certain things. I have spoken to child care workers who say that they eventually cannot hear a child cry. They become “blind” or deaf to the sound of a child who cries for no good reason. However, when the child cries in a different way, their ears perk up, and they pay attention. Even parents can hear when their child cries different types of crying and they can even tell what the cry is for—food, diaper change, need a pacifier, water, and so forth. This is a clue as to how to get our kids to listen to us when an instruction is given. When we speak to our child with a different sound, a different action, a different tone, or a different behavior, the child listens. This listening will force the child to listen in a different way. It reminds me of a time when I was a kid. My mom would continually give instruction concerning a certain thing. To be honest, I do not even know what it was about. I think it had to do with washing dishes. One day she came to me with the same request, and I did not hear her. Then she did something differently. She said very quietly with a small soft voice, “If you will do the dishes, I will do. . . . ” I can’t remember what it was; all I remember is that I heard her loud and clear and the dishes got done post haste. Changing the way we do something will make the difference. When giving instructions for chores, fun, and vitally important things, our kids will learn to grow up into functional listening adults. This may make a huge difference in their family, culture, and society. Change it up, instruct in different ways, experiment and see what can come of it. Remember, parenting is not a finite skill; it takes practice, and most of us only get one window of time to get it right. Dr. Mark Aitkenhead is a pastor, business owner and family man. He loves God with all his heart and loves people.
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How to Get Fit in Minimum Time
Like strength training, the primary stimulus for change in cardiovascular condition is not the volume of work, but the level of effort or intensity.
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ong duration exercise can be a waste of your time. It’s true that poor physical fitness is one of the greatest predictors that we can measure for early death, but really effective exercise does not have to take up a lot of your time. The reason for this is that your fitness level, or peak exercise capacity as it is called in research studies, is most impacted by how intensely you exercise—not how long. The Importance of Strength Training The chief bio-marker for health in aging is physical strength. When strength diminishes (or actually is forfeited from lack of use) is when most of the problems with mobility, balance, bone and muscle loss, gait, and the ability to live independently are reduced. The good news is: Over 90 percent of all studies examining the impact of one versus two, three or any number of multiple sets of weight training show that one set carried to the point of fatigue produces about the same results as more sets. Cardiovascular Health Most people choose rhythmic exercises like walking, jogging, biking, and so forth, as their main cardiovascular exercise. But any exercise that can be done continuously for several minutes to thirty minutes or longer can be used to improve circulation, fitness, and will burn excess calories. It also has a positive effect on the immune system and mood. But the good news is: You can access most of the benefits of aerobic exercise in sessions lasting as little as six to twelve minutes! In fact, studies at McMaster University in Canada have shown that three to five
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intervals of hard work for just 3thirty seconds each, with up to a four-minute break in-between produced equal aerobic adaptations and performance benefits as ninty to 120 minute cardio sessions! All of the extra hours of cardio exercise provided no additional advantage as far as fitness was concerned; they merely burned more calories. High Intensity Training The key to these results is not that they worked out less, but that they worked out harder. The harder the muscles work, the greater the benefits—and the shorter the duration of the activity. Walking will produce more benefit than sitting. Jogging will be better than walking. Sprinting is an even stronger stimulus yet. But you can’t sprint for miles! In fact, twenty seconds of maximum effort is about all anyone can do, but you don’t have to sprint outside! A stationary bike or slow weight lifting to fatigue is a lot safer on your joints and will produce all the same benefits of high intensity training. Walking is a wonderful activity and you should do all you can, but no amount of walking will produce the results that short tento-twelve minute routines of very high intensity activity will do to improve fitness, health, and muscular tone. If you would like more information on how to safely maximize your results in minimum time, give us a call at 706278-9355 and ask for Tom. We would be glad to guide you to the most effective training programs for your lifestyle and goals. Thomas Morrison, is the fitness coordinator and a personal trainer at Bradley Wellness Center in Dalton, GA, where he has served for the past 15 years. You can find out more about him and his other writings at www.bradleywell.com.
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Gò0dNews for Teens
Seven Ways to Step Up
The more of God’s truth you have in your heart, the less room there is for the deception of sin.
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by Jared Waldrop
chool is back in session! Along with hitting the hallways of your school comes the very real pressure of making godly choices every day in an environment that’s not always easy. As a believer, God is calling you to step up and stand out as a follower of Jesus and make a difference on your campus. Here are seven ways you can step up personally and keep your spiritual life in check when the pressure hits. 1. Accept the responsibility. When it comes to committing to a life of purity, make the personal choices to keep that commitment. There are a lot of prayers like this: “Lord, take away this temptation!” The Christian life is a partnership. It’s time to plan not to get in trouble! There’s no easy or cheap way out. You can’t depend on someone else to carry the load of keeping everything legit . . . you have to own it yourself! 2. Small compromises lead to big trouble. Temptation has a snowball effect. Before long, the snowball is bigger than you can manage. Compromise can start with a thought . . . that thought breeds desire . . . desire produces actions . . . continued actions develop lifestyle. Realize this: The best way to live is to live a lifestyle that allows God to disrupt your regular lifestyle. 3. Take out the trash. The mind is the primary battleground. How is your thought life? What are you dwelling on? We are instructed in Philippians 4:8 to think this way: “Whatever things are true, whatever things
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are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy—meditate on these things”(NKJV). Imagine how dirty your house would be if you never took out the trash. In the same way, it’s important that we take out the trash of our mind. In a culture saturated with sin, it’s important to “clean house” and protect our minds—focusing on the right things. 4. Remove the things that make you stumble. Get gut-level honest about your life and take action by knowing where you are weak (recognize), and taking action (remove). There may be places and people who need to be removed from your life. There may be patterns that need to be broken. When you recognize and remove these stumbling blocks, you make it so much easier to win the battle of temptation. 5 Be honest about your influences. We live in a media-driven world where most of those media outlets are saturated with sin. Ask how much of the music, show streaming, web browsing, and TV watching you are doing is glorifying God? If it’s not healthy for you spiritually, it’s time to make a change. 6. Visualize the consequences that come along with temptation. Ask yourself before you get in the middle of a tempting situation: “Is this the wisest choice for me right now?” Usually, if you have to take time to weigh out the consequences, it’s probably already shady. Think . . . What could happen if I go through with this? 7. Prioritize God’s Word. Finally, make Scripture a priority. The Word of God is a lamp to our feet and a light to our path (see Psa. 119:105) If you want to navigate this temptation-laden minefield of life, get in the Word. Use it as a guide to make good choices before temptation hits, and you will find power to help you do the right thing.
Jared Waldrop is married to his wonderful wife Ashley and is Daddy to 4 awesome kids, Ava, Camden, Braylon and Griffin. He is the student pastor at the Westmore Church of God and president of the National Youth Leaders Association (NYLA). Jared and Ashley are passionate about helping students make the connection between real life and real faith. Connect with him on Twitter @jaredwaldrop.
Gò0dNews for Seniors
It’s All about Loss (Part 3)
Few things are more important than our freedom and self-determination achieved by honest and respectful conversations.
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by Karen Brummer
e’ve recently looked at possible ways to address the loss of seniors’ homes when they need to live in a different version of home, and some ideas for ways to ease the loss of youth. But what about the loss of self-determination and a sense of powerlessness? It appears to be true that many people of advanced age frequently have adult children at least helping them make decisions. That is a necessity for those with any form of dementia. But what of the seniors who remain sharp in their thinking? Have they really lost their selfdetermination? Are they powerless? My sister and I are navigating this tricky road with my mom since the death of my dad in December. Let me share some of our experience. It may strike a familiar chord. We respect our mother as having been a very strong woman throughout our lives. She was a great role model for us¾a sharp, perceptive woman easily in charge of her household¾one who held her own opinions and voiced them. Fast forward to this same woman now in her late eighties. She’s still with it, but she makes various choices that scare us. While our parents were equal partners, it was still a traditional household with more typical male/female roles. They talked over decisions, but our dad still ran the business end of things right up until his death. And he was the family protector . . . her protector.
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Now protecting her is up to us, and it feels like protecting her from herself. “Mom, let us drive you,” we beg. “I don’t need you to drive me, I’ve been driving for 75 years.” (Unspoken: “Yes, but you could see over the wheel then.”) “Mom, you need to drink lots of water to avoid dehydration.” (She doesn’t like drinking, never has.) “Mom, don’t go outside at night to feed the cat, you might fall again.” (That’s been her pattern for decades.) “Mom, please don’t go down in the basement.” (She knows where all of her stuff is, and she wants the freedom to go get it.) “Mom, you need to use the pretty rollator we bought for you to help you walk.” “I don’t need that; I can walk fine,” she says, as she totters down the hallway touching the walls to steady herself. Our current perceptions of her are vastly different than her long held self-perception. And our hovering feels disrespectful to her. The conflict is clear: fear versus freedom, but a suitable resolution hasn’t been so clear. Maybe one answer is ageless: “Do unto others . . . “ (see Matt. 7:12). One thing most of us are forced to accept while raising children is, “Choose our battles.” I believe we need to “limit our limits.” There are few things more important to any of us than freedom and self-determination. Hopefully, honest and respectful conversations will at least allow a caring motivation to be understood.
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Gò0dNews for Daily Living
A Snake, a Lie, and Fear Where Fear Originated
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by Alice Abbott
few weeks ago my cousin posted a video on Facebook of a man fishing on a riverbank in his boat. There were a lot of overhanging trees at the edge of the water. When he cast his rod, the hook got hung in one of the branches. He stood up and proceeded to untangle the hook and line, not realizing what he was about to pull back with his hook and line was a snake. The man’s reaction was hilarious as he tried to let go. He finally threw his rod onto the deck of the boat, and the snake fell with it. It took a while for the snake to wriggle off of the boat, but he finally made it. I commented on the post that I did not go fishing, nor would I ever after seeing that post. This made me think about the serpent in the Garden of Eden when Eve was standing in front of the Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil in Genesis 3:1-7. There are two accounts in scripture of an animal talking to a person. This story and one in Numbers 22 where God used a donkey to speak to Balaam to restrain the madness of the prophet. One animal used by Satan, the other one used by God. For now, though, I want to focus on the serpent after seeing this video. In their sinless nature, Adam and Eve had a pure innocence. They did not know the negative human emotions we experience today as a result of their Fall. The one I want to focus on is the emotion of fear. Before this, they did not experience fear for the fact that Eve carried on a conversation with a snake. Let’s bring this into our day and think about the man in the video again. I don’t know about you, but if I come up on a snake anywhere, I am out of there. Good-bye, see you later, I’m gone—no
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ifs, ands, or buts about it. I cannot see myself conversing with a snake. The amazing thing is, she didn’t just have the courage to talk to the serpent, but she even took his advice. Today, we would say, “That is just plain messed up.” I can’t help but wonder after Adam took his bite if he may have asked Eve, “Honey, what were you thinking?” Of course, we know that didn’t happen, but every time I read this story, I gain a new insight or receive a whole new perspective to the story like the video inspired. We do know that after Adam and Eve sinned, they began feeling negative emotions. The first of those were shame and fear, both of which caused them to run and hide from God. Soon after, came not just emotions but also other sins of lying and not accepting responsibility for their wrong doing. Their story teaches us that one sin leads to another, then another, and so on it goes. And it all started with the deceit and lies of a snake. We are warned in scripture in 1 Peter 5:8 “ . . . be sober and vigilant” in order that we can stay on guard of who our real enemy is. He is the serpent in Genesis, to the great red dragon in Revelation, and every evil thing in between. Nothing he has to offer is good. May the Holy Spirit help us serve God with eyes wide open that we may be able to live without fear.
Alice Marie Abbott is a licensed ordained minister with an honorary doctorate of divinity degree through World Christianship Ministries. Also a certified crisis pregnancy counselor through the AACC. She attends church at The Sanctuary.
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It’s a Stand-Off
Listening for understanding is the bedrock of good communication.
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he Democrats won’t talk to the Republicans. The Republicans won’t talk to the Democrats. The debate is relegated to sound bites spoken at press conferences without real face-to-face conversation. Our representatives talk at each other—not with each other. Name calling, accusations, and stonewalling ensue. The presidential candidates pronounce that they have all the answers while their political opponents have it all wrong. Subsequently, members feel ignored, constituents are frustrated, and multiplied thousands suffer the consequences. Intrinsically, all of us know there is something wrong with this picture. We ask the obvious question: “Why can’t our government officials just get together, talk it out, and come to some sort of compromise so that we can all move forward?” Though we may respect some for standing on their principles, all of us recognize the problems with this scenario. Yet, a similar scene plays out in multiplied thousands of homes across the country every day. Husbands and wives won’t really listen to each other. Neither party wants to compromise. One person tries to prove he or she is right and prove the other wrong. Both parties begin to talk at each other instead of with each other. Name calling, accusations, and stonewalling ensue. Emotionally, households shut down. Both spouses feel ignored, family members get frustrated, and children, co-workers, and other bystanders are hurt in the process. It has been said that “Marriage is the chief cause of divorce,” but the truth is poor communication skills are what usually lead to problems in a marriage. Without a doubt, there will be times when there are differences of opinion, disagreements, and conflict. But research
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clearly shows that having conflict in marriage is not the problem. How a couple handles conflicts will determine their level of success and marital health. The challenge is we are not born knowing how to communicate successfully. We usually learn these skills by observing our parents. If we did not see them having loving, collaborative, effective communication, there is no reason we should know how to do it ourselves. The good news is that we can learn how to communicate effectively at any stage in life, and it is the best thing you can do for your marriage. A great place to start improving communication in your marriage is with the apostle Paul’s challenge to “Do nothing out of selfish ambition¾but in humility consider others better than yourselves” (Phil. 2:3-4 NIV). This means putting your mate’s needs before your own. It means seeking to understand your spouse before making sure you are heard or understood. One thing is certain: it is impossible to listen and talk at the same time. Listening behind the words and listening for understanding becomes the bedrock of good communication, and it might be that the best way to communicate love, compassion, and grace to your spouse. In fact, theologian and philosopher Paul Tillich once said, “The first duty of love is to listen.” This is why James declared, “Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to become angry” (1:19 NIV). Understanding causes anger to dissipate. Let’s open our ears and our hearts to really listen and understand. Let’s end the stand-off. Maybe our government officials could start there as well.
David Gray is director of retail operations at Pathway Bookstore. He is the father of 4, grandfather of 2 and happily married for 29 years.
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Everyday Heroes
The Lord is leading the fight for life at New Hope.
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by Delaney Walker
o you remember your first childhood hero? Chances are they didn’t run around the city fighting crime in tights. Mine was probably a three-way tie between my mom, my dad, and my older brother. Each of them stood taller than giants in my mind. It wasn’t until I got older that man-made heroes entered the mix. More than looking up to the spandex clothed characters with superhuman abilities, I wanted to become the Pink Ranger, Supergirl, and even Spiderman. Unfortunately, my latent abilities, like flying and X-ray vision, never developed. And I know what you’re probably thinking. What about real-life heroes who dedicate their lives to a higher cause like Mother Theresa or Martin Luther King Jr., or a combat veteran? While none of the aforementioned heroes had superpowers, they did live extraordinary lives. The gap between these individuals and me seemed as large as the one between the caped crusaders and me. And yet, I now find myself surrounded by heroes. At New Hope we have the unique opportunity to empower those affected by unplanned pregnancy to make life-affirming decisions by providing help, hope, and accurate information. As a supporter, you are a part of this mission—although, maybe you need some more convincing before you accept your title. First of all, you will probably never refer to yourself as
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a hero, but others will. They will see the impact your work has on a life, a group, a country, a world, and stand back amazed. Chances are you will not notice their regard, because you’ll be focused on your goal—and honestly, what you are doing is not going to feel heroic. Occasionally, humans have the opportunity to perform under extraordinary circumstances, like saving someone from a burning building. Normally, your heroic deed consists of putting one foot in front of the other as you move slowly toward a goal—like putting an end to abortion. Remember: when you face opposition alone, it is easy to feel overwhelmed, defeated. This is why we must remember the good company we keep. First and foremost, the Lord is leading the fight for life at New Hope. As it is written in Proverbs 16:9, “In their hearts humans plan their course, but the Lord establishes their steps” (NIV). He knows our mission and step-by-step He will lead us to our goal. Secondly, He has equipped men and women in this community to be Everyday Heroes. An Everyday Hero is someone who lives a relatively normal life while choosing everyday to champion something greater than themselves, like being a voice for the unborn. New Hope recently celebrated thirty years as a pregnancy help center. Since 1986, we have hosted more than 20,000 client visits. Over 300 clients have made a decision for Christ in the last twenty years, and the birth of approximately 572 New Hope babies have been confirmed since 2005. The work of staff members made the difference. The countless volunteer hours made the difference. The wisdom and guidance of board members made the difference. The generosity of supporters made the difference. Thank you for joining New Hope as we work to save the future, one step at a time. Delaney Walker is the development director at New Hope Pregnancy Care Center. She is an avid fan of reading, exercising, and making silly faces at babies in the grocery store.
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EXPECTATION OF THE JOURNEY Awakening a fresh expectation of that wide-eyed dreamer who trusts the One in charge of the journey.
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remember as a young adventurous boy climbing in the car with my dad on Saturday mornings, full of expectation and excitement of what the day held. Sometimes I would know our destination, sometimes not. Looking back, I realize certain aspects of the journey were important to me, and others . . . never crossed my mind. I didn’t care about street names or intersections we would go through. I didn’t worry about road conditions. I never wondered if we had money for gas, if I had the right clothes, or if we would have enough to eat. All I remember thinking was “Me and my dad are going somewhere!” All that mattered was that my dad knew where we were going, and as long as I was with him, all the other detail stuff I would need along the way would be taken care of. Oh the excitement, expectation, and trust of a child! I can think back and see myself standing on the car seat looking out the windows (way before seat belt laws) taking in all the sights, pointing excitedly with yet another explosive “Look daddy! . . . look at that!” He would just chuckle and smile, obviously humored and gratified by the uninhibited imagination of his offspring. I now realize if I had been consumed with detailed maps of every intersection, how far a tank of gas would go, or what we would have to eat on our journey, I would have missed all the wonderful stuff I got to enjoy by just knowing my dad had all the detail stuff taken care of. Suddenly, my thoughts turn
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to my daughter and how it was a normal thing to load my vehicle full of her friends and head off to the lake, skating rink, water park, and so on. It didn’t matter to them where we were going, because they knew who had them. Their expectation and simple trust allowed them to enjoy the journey without a care in the world, because they knew someone else was caring for them. As I revisited these memories, it hit me; “Wow, this is how Papa God meant for it to be when He gave me the right to be His child and call Him ‘Father.’ He never meant for me to lose the little boy inside me, that dreamer kid with the explosive imagination! He never meant for me to spend my days worrying about food or clothes, or if everything would somehow turn out okay. Papa never planned to stop providing any of that for me, and I sure can imagine a huge smile and heavenly chuckle as the little boy in me grabs His hand, tugging on it in confident expectation and excitement, and says, “Where we goin’ today Daddy?” Obviously, I’m not trying to diminish the true responsibilities of mature individuals; yet, at this point, I could spend much time wondering how much wonderful stuff I’ve missed on the journey— all the provision I thought this adult needed to worry, wonder, and work tirelessly for, because somewhere along the way, I took on a burden I wasn’t meant to bear, forgetting just Who it is that I am on this amazing journey with—my Papa. I can truly enjoy the journey . . . because He’s got all the other detail stuff taken care of! Then Jesus called a young child to His side, saying; “Listen: Unless you change your thinking and become teachable with the expectation and wide-eyed wonder of this child, you will never be able to even see the Kingdom, let alone enjoy all that is contained within it” (author’s paraphrase of Matt. 18:2-3). I pray a fresh expectation of that childlike, wideeyed dreamer is released within you too! Dave Carringer is a minister of the Gospel, owner of Abundant Living, and enjoys a wonderful life of marriage and ministry with his beautiful wife Kay.
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Helpful Shopping Tips for School Staying calm and treating others the way you want to be treated will eliminate frustration.
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by Chris Isbill
t’s that time again when everybody is rushing to scrounge up the last-minute items that are needed for this upcoming school year. We have all been there when you go out to the local market to only find out that every place in town is out of the very item your child needs. Oh, no! What are we going to do! Then the anxiety comes down and our cheeks turn normal colors again. Finally, we realize that it isn’t the end of the world, just the end of the supply of crayons. I think if we were all honest with each other, no one likes to go shopping for those things period. Honestly, I don’t like going to the store any more than I have to, with the long lines, rude people, and frustrated cashiers. No one likes that. So how do we fix it? I don’t know that we will ever escape those things we face every day at the super market, but I do know that there are ways around having to even leave your house in order to get the things we need. For example, you go the website, www.amazon. com, sign up for a new account,
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search for what you want, add it to your cart, check out, and then it is shipped to your doorstep. Many merchants have made it easy to do this same thing from their website too. Walmart, Best Buy, and Staples, all have this option, not to mention that they have the site to store options. You perform basically the same steps, except at the end when you checkout, you choose to “pick up in store.” Now I must warn you, when having something shipped to store, make sure you look at the delivery date. I once ordered something and shipping was eleven days. By the time it got to Walmart and I had to wait behind everyone in the pickup line, I realized I didn’t save much time or frustration at all. So keep that in mind. As we go through this process, we need to keep in mind that we are all human and we have emotions. If you stop and think about it, we are all in the same boat. Everyone is tired, we are all in a rush, and we just want to be done. Right? If I am right, then it is true for not just the shopper, but the cashier, the customer service rep, the waiter, and so forth. Maybe it’s our mentality that we need to change or perspective to see beyond our own problems. Either way, God made it very clear how to treat others. Luke 6:31 says, “Just as you want others to do for you, do the same for them” (HCSB). So the next time you don’t want to go to the store, just remember you have choices. However, the next time you deal with frustration, you don’t have a choice. You have to treat them the way you would want someone to treat you. Loving someone is hard, but the more you do it, the easier it becomes.
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