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Contents FEBRUARY 2018
GoodNews from the Pastor’s Desk 6 Love by Jack Epperson
GoodNews for Kids 8 Growing Up
by Charles Laws
GoodNews on Money Matters 10 Money and the Company We Keep by Andrew Lee
GoodNews for Men 12 Being in the Prison of Our Mind, Fighting the Spiritual Battle by Sam Blankenship
GoodNews for Women 14 Women Warriors, It’s Time To Take Some Ground! by Alicia Klepper
GoodNews for Parents 20 R-E-S-P-E-C-T
by John Garrod
GoodNews for Singles 22 Keep Your Flame Burning by Terri Cox
GoodNews for Health & Fitness 24 Be My (Healthy) Valentine by Sheriee Moneak
GoodNews for Couples 32 Exempt, Exempt, My Marriage Is Exempt by Carl Corser
GoodNews for Seniors 34 A Choice of the Heart by Esmerelda Lee
GoodNews for Everyone 36 The Mystery of the Rainbow by Mike Shreve
GoodNews for Women’s Health 38 A Whole New You by Dr. James White
GoodNews for Everyone 40 Stand in the Place Where You Live by Jeff Fraizer
GoodNews for your Taste Buds 42 When Life Gives You Lemons by Deana Thompson
GoodNews from the Physician’s Desk 44 When It Comes To Your Heart, Play Smart! GoodNews for Everyone 46 A Great Shaking Is Occuring in Our Land by Judi Marvin
GoodNews for Everyone 50 Watching God
GoodNews Cover Story 28 The Veil is Back!
GoodNews for Everyone 52 Passing the Torch to the Next Generation
GoodNews for Everyone 30 Giants in the Land— Obstacles in Our Path by Jack Borders
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by Rob Clark
GoodNews for Teens 26 Why is Love What It is All About? by Caleb Prytherch
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by Carol Britt
by Kelly McDonald, Jr.
GoodNews for Everyone 54 The Simple Life
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Love
ove. What reward do you have? This seems like a strange question if your topic is love. Reward and love just aren’t talked about together. It’s just not the way we think. I don’t love my wife and children for a reward. Putting the two words together reminds me of an old friend who told his daughter, “If you’re going to fall in love, you might as well make it to a rich man. If you marry a rich man or a poor man you die either way.” I actually was not the first to put these two unrelated topics together. The best I can tell, the first one to do it was Jesus. In Matthew 5:44-48 Jesus asks, “If you love those who love you. What reward do you have?” Jesus is asking us here, “Are you not better at this love thing than the world? After all they love people who love them.” Are we different than the lost when it comes to love? We should be. We have had love at the highest degree demonstrated to us. Paul said while we were yet sinners Christ died for us. Here Jesus makes three points about love. First, we should love as God loves. God allows the sun and rain to come into both good and bad lives. God is not fickle when it comes to his love and goodness. He calls us to the same place. Second, Jesus tells
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us to pray for our enemies. I have found that it is very difficult to hold a grudge against someone for whom you are praying. Jesus demonstrated this on the cross when he prayed for the Father to forgive those who crucified him. Lastly, Jesus tells us to greet one another as brothers. He didn’t say treat them as friends but rather brothers. We may or may not stick with a friend, but I will never leave a brother. We should treat one another as brothers. Now that I think about it, I have received great reward from the love I have had for my family. I have people there that are always on my side, even when they shouldn’t be. I wouldn’t suggest you going to my wife or one of my grown daughters and striking out at me. They will strike back. And the same goes for me protecting them. But you know where I get the greatest reward? That is when I love the unlovable. Jesus said that is when I look the most like my father. It is the fastest way to show the world we are different. If we don’t love our enemy we are no different than the world. This love thing has great rewards.
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by Jack Epperson
Jack Epperson is the Senior Pastor at Union Missionary Baptist Church. He is married to Darlene Epperson they have two daughters and four grandchildren. He retired from TVA in 2011. He has been a bi-vocational pastor for thirty-five years.
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by Charles Laws
uch of who you will be when you grow up depends on who you are while you are growing up. Today’s world is very different from the world that I grew up in, but many of the same principles still apply. Each of us possesses three very important senses that act as a filter between us and the world; the sense of sight, the sense of hearing, and the ability to speak. We must be careful what we allow to enter our minds because what enters our minds enters our hearts and what is in our hearts controls our behavior. What we allow to control us now, will also control us when we grow up! Let us look at each of the following:
The sense of sight: Be careful little eyes what you see! — It has gotten to the place where technology controls
much of what we see. Television shows offer a lot of content that we shouldn’t watch. We can scarcely turn on the television without seeing shows that contain violence and other things that we shouldn’t focus on. The internet is the same way in that there is much there that can lead us astray. Even the advertisements cross the boundaries of common decency! Still, both can be used for Biblical study, devotions, wholesome movies, and other worthwhile programming.
The sense of hearing: Be careful little ears what you hear! — Much of what has been said about the sense of sight applies also to the sense of hearing. We must be careful about what we listen to, including dirty language
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and off-color jokes which we should not listened to. Comedians on television today use terrible and filthy language and many people consider it funny. What should you do if you are in a group and a dirty joke is about to be told? You should let it be known that you do not desire to hear the joke and simply walk away! This should not be done in a better-than-thou attitude but with a humble spirit. We must guide our sense of hearing to God’s word. It is much better to have a clean mind than to be popular.
The ability to speak: Be careful little tongue what you say! — In James 3:8 we read, “But the tongue can no
man tame; it is an unruly evil, full of deadly poison.” We must be careful of our words. Have you ever heard the following? “Sticks and stones may break my bones but words can never hurt me.” This is completely false and harsh words can be very hurtful to someone! In each of the above, we see that we must conform to God’s word in our sense of sight, our sense of hearing, and in control of our tongue (spoken words), as well as our thought life! In order to do this we must not only read our Bible, but we must also have God’s word hidden in our hearts. David wrote in Psalms 119:11, “Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against Thee.” About The Author
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Charles Laws, retired Associate Professor Of Mathematics at CLSCC. Holds B.A. and M.A. degrees from the University of TN. Enjoys chess, writing, walking, and music.
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Money and the Company We Keep 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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ow we’re a month into our New Year’s resolutions,
toward a secure retirement through disciplined monthly
so it’s a good time to examine how the company we
investing? Will your kids be able to attend college without
keep influences our money decisions. How is our
taking out a student loan? How’s your net worth looking?
attitude about saving, spending, and investing influenced
The old adage “misery loves company” is instructive.
by our family, friends, and co-workers? How do our own
If we’re not careful, we may surround ourselves with
money decisions influence these same people in return? It
people who are all about instant gratification and who
has been said that “we are the average of the five people we
enjoy blaming everyone and everything else for their own
spend the most time with.” If there is an element of truth in
precarious financial straits. People who constantly tell us
this claim, then we would be wise to consider: do we spend
“Go ahead, you deserve to buy that” and “life is rough, so
our time with free-spending types who can never enter a
live it up today” and “the little guy just can’t get ahead in
store without making a purchase? Or maybe your friend
this world”—these people should be avoided or at least
group is notoriously lacking in generosity, never giving
held at arm’s length. Full disclosure here—I am friends with
away any money for any reason? If we’re not careful, we can
people like this; I am related to people like this; I work with
be negatively influenced by family and friends, falling into
people like this, and I teach or have taught people like this
money habits that are ultimately detrimental to our financial
in my college courses. I believe God wants us to be “light”
and spiritual well-being. Here’s a quotation from a recent
and “salt” to these people by modeling for them what good
posting on a financial blog that I follow: “My wife falls into
financial habits look like. With this monthly column, I hope
her old bad spending habits whenever she’s out with her
to exert a meaningful amount of influence over some of
friend Katrina. They go to the mall, slurp down $5 lattes, and
my readers’ money habits and help bolster their financial
cart boxes of frivolous new shoes into the house. It’s like a
I.Q. by sharing what I have learned in my first half century
slow-motion recurring nightmare.” To clarify, this is not my
on this earth. Since we are all doubtless influenced by
wife (she’s too busy with her career and with being a Mom
the people with whom we choose to surround ourselves,
to our three children). But we all know wives, husbands, and
wouldn’t it make sense to spend more time with people
singles who are exactly like this blogger describes. Perhaps
whom we admire and aspire to emulate, financially and
there’s nothing inherently wrong with some mindless
spiritually speaking? We are either influencing others or are
consumerism once in a while, but when non-essential
being influenced by them. We are either persuading others
spending becomes a regular lifestyle, maybe it’s time for a
or being persuaded by them. We are either acting upon
“Dr. Phil” moment—how’s that working for you so far? Are
or being acted upon. Let’s determine to be influenced and
you paying off your debts every month? Are you headed
persuaded by financially disciplined people, and determine
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to positively influence those who lack financial discipline.
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Being in the Prison of Our Mind Fighting the Spiritual Battle by Sam Blankenship
’ve been a part of a jail ministry for about eighteen years now. I have been in several county jails including Bradley, Meigs, Fannin, Rhea, and Anderson counties. I’ve seen folks who are depressed, suicidal, down, full of hatred toward themselves and to God. We, a lot of times, will blame God when we go through these types of battles. We have a tendency to blame someone or something rather than looking in the mirror. God gives us the liberty to make our own decisions. This is where we mess up a lot of times because we normally will try to do things our way instead of seeking out the guidance and direction through the Holy Ghost of God. We, as men of God, must get in the Word of God and stay on our knees asking for guidance and direction in everything we do. The problem, though, is we don’t. When we don’t do it God’s way and we quit praying and reading the Bible, satan will get in our minds and cause us to start doubting and then we start getting depressed and down and that father of lies will tell us we are not anything. Let me tell you something, he is right about one thing, we
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are nothing, but through God we can do anything. It is a constant battle. The old saying says, “Give the devil an inch and he becomes the ruler.” When we go into the jails we try to encourage these folks to turn to God and give up doing things themselves and give it all to God. God is the only way you can overcome any battle you face. Let me tell you men right now, we need revival in our minds and lives and we need to fight this battle called life and we need to stand up against the attacks of the enemy and remind him we serve a God that will not back down from a fight and will defeat him any day of the week! Praise the Lord!! Cause one of these days God is going to cast satan himself into the Lake of fire and he will be defeated for good. If you want to win that spiritual battle and get let loose from those chains of depression and doubts, fall down on your knees and let Almighty God do the fighting for you and I promise you this: you will win (1 Peter 5:7)! About The Author
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“Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.” — Ephesians 6:11
Sam Blankenship has a doctrine degree in theology from the Gospel School of the Bible. He is the Youth Pastor at Philadelphia Missionary Baptist Church in Cleveland, TN, and is married with two daughters, Abby and Gracie.
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Women Warriors by Alicia Klepper
ou may have heard the sentiment, “Two steps forward one step back, is still one step forward.” This is meant to be an encouragement; if you make progress and lose progress, as long as what you lost isn’t equal to or greater than what you gained, you still have victory. However, live this pattern long enough and you will feel like anything but the victor. This give-and-take
lifestyle is the opposite of God’s plan for your life. In fact, it is very clearly the doings of the devil: “The thief comes only to steal, kill, and destroy” (John 10:10). It is the work of God when we take two steps forward. Jesus came to give us life, and life abundantly (John 10:10). Abundant means bountiful, generous; this is the direction of progress and gain, not one of loss and insufficiency. The Lord is the God of the great trade; He
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will not take from us without supplying something of value and abundance in its place. “Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light” (Matthew 11:29-30). God does not provide for us two steps forward just to take one step of it back. He is constantly drawing us forward toward Him. It is time to take some ground! The ground between you and what God has purposed for you is your promised land. Every step toward Christ is anointed-ground, taking you further into the promises given to you in His word. He has established you in Christ Jesus in advance for the good works He created for you to do (Ephesians 2:10). It is time to advance onto that God-given ground. “See, I have given you this land. Go in and take possession of the land the Lord swore He would give to your fathers--to Abraham, Isaac and Jacob-and to their descendants after them” (Deuteronomy 1:8). Take possession of what God has, in advance, declared as yours. But, what about that one step back? Backward motion does happen, often enough that we have grown accustomed to it, accepting it as the norm. The thief is so good and frequent at stealing that we no longer are appalled when he does so. Whether by the hand of your own decisions or the fact that a murderous thief manipulates this world, any already-possessed ground taken from you is indeed stolen. However, stolen ground can still be reclaimed to the glory of God! You may be facing a once blissful marriage that is now moving backward. Perhaps it is the promise of a heartbeat that just went silent. Maybe it is a once-healed diagnosis that has returned. Possibly pounds already lost are now re-found. What you thought you had forgiven has returned, pounding painfully on your heart. Oncesaved loved ones have turned their back on God. Increase has begun to decrease in some area of your life. The one step back is not the moment to retreat, it is the time to advance further, stronger, bolder into His word, time in prayer, and worship at His feet. When you find yourself in the one step back, drop to your knees and trust the God who owns it all. All of God’s promises are your land. “Instead of shame and dishonor, you will enjoy a double share of honor. You will possess a double portion of prosperity in your land, and everlasting joy will be yours” (Isaiah 61:7). About The Author
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(423) 472-7606 East Cleveland Baptist Church 1145 Arnold St NE, Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 472-8728 Echos of Mercy Baptist Church 535 Durkee Rd SE, Cleveland, TN 37323 (423) 715-9739 Elkmont Baptist Church 4030 Old Freewill Rd NW, Cleveland, TN 37312 (423) 479-4600 Emmanuel Baptist Church 1227 Powerline Dr NE, Cleveland, TN 37323 Farmland Community Church 1675 Greendale Dr. SE Cleveland, TN 37323 (423) 473-9891 First Baptist Church 1275 Stuart Road Cleveland, Tennessee 37312 (423)709-9100 Galilee Baptist Church 665 Old Chattanooga Pike SW, Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 496-2019 Henegar Baptist Church 7423 Mouse Creek Rd. Cleveland, TN 37312 Hopewell Baptist Church 188 Old Georgetown Rd NW, Cleveland, TN 37312 (423) 479-3763 The Journey Church 1668 S Lee Hwy, Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 728-4100 Lebanon Baptist Church 1411 Old Parksville Rd NE, Cleveland, TN 37323 (423) 479-6700 Macedonia Baptist Church 3119 Spring Place Rd SE, Cleveland, TN 37323 (423) 479-1713 Maple Street Baptist Church 1700 Maple St NE, Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 478-3622 Maranatha Baptist Church 453 Blue Springs Ln SE, Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 614-8991 Michigan Avenue Baptist Church 2741 Benton Pike NE, Cleveland, TN 37323 (423) 472-8891 Mt Carmel Baptist Church 7619 Blue Springs Rd, Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 479-1620 New Friendship Baptist Church 1344 Chatata Valley Rd NE, Cleveland, TN 37323 (423) 476-6007 North Cleveland Baptist Church 2815 Ocoee St N, Cleveland, TN 37312 (423) 476-8524 Oak Grove Baptist Church 4452 Bates Pike SE,
Cleveland, TN 37323 (423) 479-9125 Old Pathway Baptist Church 224 Rymer Rd NE, Cleveland, TN 37323 Parkway Baptist Church 185 Meadow Ln SE, Cleveland, TN 37323 (423) 339-5522 Philadelphia Baptist Church 910 30th St SE, Cleveland, TN 37323 Philippi Baptist Church 2325 Old Harrison Pike NW, Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 479-5385 Pleasant Grove Missionary Baptist Church 799 Inman Street East Cleveland, Tennessee 37311 (423) 476-4081 Public Church 850 17th St. NW Cleveland, TN 37311 423-458-4405 Ridgeview Baptist Church 1501 S Ocoee St, Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 472-5119 Samples Memorial Baptist Church 371 Samples Chapel Rd SE, Cleveland, TN 37323 (423) 476-2329 Shenandoah Baptist Church 138 Osment Rd Se, Cleveland, TN 37323 (423) 339-0103 Shiloh Baptist Church 3406 Blair Rd NW, Cleveland, TN 37312 (423) 479-5755 Stuart Park Baptist Church 850 17th St NW, Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 472-6741 Tasso Baptist Church 164 Old Charleston Rd NE, Cleveland, TN 37312 (423) 559-2114 Temple Baptist Church 3070 Harrison Pike, Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 476-6813 Thompson Spring Baptist Church 5660 Bates Pike SE, Cleveland, TN 37323 (423) 790-1823 Union Baptist Church 797 Hughes Lake Rd SE, Cleveland, TN 37323 (423) 559-1720 Valley View Baptist Church 4657 Spring Place Rd SE, Cleveland, TN 37323 (423) 472-7707 Washington Avenue Baptist Church 1720 Perry St SE, Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 472-0489 Waterville Baptist Church 4555 Dalton Pike SE, Cleveland, TN 37323 (423) 472-5582
West Cleveland Baptist Church 1959 Westland Dr SW, Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 472-8927 Westwood Baptist Church 4001 Georgetown Rd NW, Cleveland, TN 37312 (423) 472-1534 White Oak Baptist Church 2043 White Oak Valley Rd NW, Cleveland, TN 37312 (423) 559-2359
Catholic
St Therese Catholic Church 900 Clingan Ridge Dr NW, Cleveland, TN 37312 (423) 476-8123
Charismatic
Cleveland Christian Fellowship 695 S Ocoee St, Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 476-2642
Church of God
Agape Place Church of God 2611 Blue Springs Road SE Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 476-8691 Cornerstone Church of God 2823 Lee Hwy, Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 478-0006 Church of God Sanctified, Inc. 746 First Street N.E. Cleveland, TN. 37311 (423)479-3895 East Cleveland Church of God 900 15th St NE Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 479-3389 Fellowship of Praise Church of God 931 Inman Street East Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 479-3121 Grace Community Church of God 4745 Mouse Creek Road NW, Cleveland, TN 37312. (423) 614-0708 Heritage Fellowship Church of God 4635 S Lee Hwy McDonald, TN 37353 (423) 476-6316 International Worship Center Centro Internacional de Adoraciรณn 533 Central Ave. NE, Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 476-1977 Kinser Church of God 141 Kinser Road Cleveland, TN 37323 (423) 476-7400 Lakeview Church of God 105 Pound Street S.E. Cleveland, TN 37323 (423)-790-5805 North Cleveland Church of God 335 11th St NE, Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 476-5513 Michigan Avenue Church of God 515 Minnis Road N.E
(423) 584-3663 Mt Olive Church of God 3522 Harrison Pike, Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 479-3381 Mt View Church of God 210 Roadway Dr SE, Cleveland, TN 37323 (706) 455-3528 South Cleveland Church of God 1846 Volunteer Dr SW, Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 476-6382 Westmore Church of God 2412 Wolfe Dr NW, Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 559-9646
Church of God of Prophecy Cleveland Spanish COGOP 2610 Grove Ave. Cleveland, TN 37312 (423)473-7199 Durkee Road COGOP 201Durkee Rd. Cleveland, TN37312 (423) 472-4384 Keith Street Ministries COGOP 4000 Keith ST. NW Cleveland, TN 37312 (423) 476-2448 Peerless Road COGOP 3301 Peerless Rd. NW Cleveland, TN 37312 (423) 303-2680 Spring Place COGOP 2530 Spring Place Rd. Cleveland, TN37311 (423)476-6414 Union Grove COGOP 533 Union Grove Rd Charleston, TN 37310 (423) 479-5357 Wildwood COGOP 140 Wildwood Ave Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 479-6584
The Church of God
The Church of God Jerusalem Acres 1826 Dalton Pike SE Cleveland, TN. 37311 (423) 472-1597
Disciples of Christ
First Christian Church 3925 N. Ocoee Street Cleveland, TN 37312 (423) 472-6682
Episcopal
Saint Luke’s Episcopal Church 320 Broad St NW, Cleveland, TN 37311
Lutheran
First Lutheran Church 195 McIntire Ave NE, Cleveland, TN 37312 (423) 472-6811
Latter-day Saints
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 4200 Pryor Rd N.E.
Cleveland, TN 37312 (423) 503-6394
Methodist Big Spring United Methodist 1196 Hardwick St SE, Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 476-5242 Black Fox United Methodist 1820 Old Chattanooga Pike SW, Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 339-1908 Broad Street United Methodist 155 Central Ave NW, Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 476-5586 First United Methodist Church 3425 Ocoee St N, Cleveland, TN 37312 (423) 476-4504 S. Cleveland United Methodist 1165 Church St SE, Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 507-5760 Tasso United Methodist 1106 Tasso Ln NE, Cleveland, TN 37312 (423) 479-4457 Trinity United Methodist Church 731 1st St SE, Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 614-7900 Valley Head Methodist Church 920 Mouse Creek Rd NW, Cleveland, TN 37312 (423) 472-0575 Wesley Memorial Methodist 3405 Peerless Rd NW, Cleveland, TN 37312 (423) 472-9578
Pentecostal
Faith Memorial Church 910 17th St NW, Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 476-6281 First United Pentecostal Church 4095 Peerless Rd NW, Cleveland, TN 37312 (423) 476-9436 Full Gospel House of Prayer 1500 Wildwood Ave. Cleveland, TN Set Free Christian Fellowship 1175 King Edwards Ave. Cleveland, TN
Nazarene Cleveland First Church Of The Nazarene 2712 Henderson Ave. Cleveland, TN 37312-5225 423-472-7371 New Hope Church of the Nazarene 2018 Washington Ave Cleveland, TN 37364 (423) 479-7343
Non-Denominational
Christian Fellowship Ctr 895 6th St NE, Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 479-9591 Church Alive Ministries 6315 Mouse Creek Road NW,
Cleveland, TN 37312 (423) 476-8133 Cleveland Community Chapel 1823 Forest Ridge Dr. Cleveland, TN 37311 Cleveland Cornerstone Church 533 Broad St NW, Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 479-1775 Cornerstone Family Church 4997 N. Lee Highway Cleveland, TN 37312 (423) 380-9160 Community Hall Church 1305 6th Street Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 472 2178 Dwelling Place Church 523 Urbane Rd. NE Cleveland, TN 37312 (423) 790-5200 Evening Light Gospel 200 20th St SE Cleveland, TN 37311 Freedom Fellowship Church 3555 Blue Springs Rd, Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 478-0654 God’s Family Fellowship 197 Neely Circle NE Cleveland, TN 37312 (423) 790-7533 Graceway Chapel 221 14th St NW, Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 728-2226 International House of Fire 1701 South Lee Hwy Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 790-0772 Living Word Church 930 25th Street, NW Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 339-3028 or The Net Church Bradley Square 12 200 Paul Huff Pkwy Cleveland, TN 37312 New Life Bible Church 155 S Ocoee St, Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 472-3882 Restoration Fellowship 211 Trewhitt Dr SE, Cleveland, TN 37323 (423) 479-4249 The Simple Gospel 850 Elrod St SE Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 650-9572 Shema Israel Ministry 850 Elrod St SE Cleveland, TN 37311 423-994-8553 Tasso Christian Church 1135 Tasso Lane, Cleveland, Tn. 37312 (423) 479-2705 The Sanctuary 1203 Smith Dr. Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 478-2843 United Christian Church 2200 Peerless Rd NW, Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 479-4277
Unity Christian Ministries 2419 Georgetown RD NW 37312 423-473-9338 Walker Valley Community 787 Lauderdale Memorial Hwy Cleveland, TN 37312 (423) 336-9696
Presbyterian
Charleston Cumberland Presbyterian Church 8267 N Lee Hwy, Cleveland, TN 37312 (423) 336-5004 First Cumberland Presbyterian 161 2nd St NE, Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 476-6751 First Presbyterian Church 433 N Ocoee St, Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 476-5584 Flint Springs Cumberland Presbyterian Church 515 Flint Springs Rd Cleveland TN. 37323 (423) 284-6397 Prospect United Cumberland Presbyterian Church 310 New Murraytown Rd., NW Cleveland, TN 37312 (423) 476-6181 St James Cumberland Presbyterian 151 Short St NE, Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 472-5762 Trinity Presbyterian PCA 1780 Stuart Rd NE, Cleveland, TN 37312 (423) 559-9595
Seventh Day Adventist Ladd Springs Seventh-Day 5860 Bates Pike SE Cleveland, TN 37323 (423) 476-1889 Bowman Hills Adventist 300 Westview Dr NE Cleveland, TN 37312 East Cleveland Seventh-Day 801 Howard Circle SE Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 476-9299
Zion Assembly
Zion Assembly Church of God 5512 Waterlevel Hwy, Cleveland, TN 37323 (423) 476-3337
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Assembly of God
Abundant Blessing 2613 Cardinal St Athens, TN 37303 423-435-5867
Baptist
Antioch Baptist Church 218 Canal St. Athens, TN 37303 423-745-3332 Central Baptist 13 Nash Dr. Athens, TN 37303 423-745-0400 Clearwater Baptist 964 County Rd. Athens, TN 37303 423-744-7147 Clear Springs Baptist Church 653 County Road 100 Athens, TN 37303 423-745-3128 Covenant Baptist 241 County Rd Athens, TN 37303 423-263-1569 East Athens Baptist 301 Central Ave Athens, TN 37303 423-745-1394 Fairview Baptist 251 County Rd. 128 Athens, TN 37303 423-649-0346 First Baptist 305 Ingleside Athens, TN 37303 423-745-5441 First Bible Baptist 1819 Old Niota Athens, TN 37303 423-745-0765 Freedom Baptist 2207 Velma Rd Athens, TN 37303 423-746-0193 Mount Pleasant Baptist 414 Chester St. Athens, TN 37303 423-745-6510 Idelwild Baptist 118 county rd Athens, TN 37303 423-746-0002 Lakeview Baptist 182 County rd. 126 Athens, TN 37303 423-745-0451 Mount Pleasant Baptist 414 Chester St. Athens, TN 37303 423-745-6510 Mount Verd Baptist 251 County Rd 249 Athens, TN 37303 423-507-1286 New Hopewell Baptist 197 County Rd
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Athens, TN 37303 423-744-0940 New Zion Baptist 393 County Rd 616 Athens, TN 37303 423-263-9841 North Athens Baptist 402 Tellico Ave Athens, TN 37303 423-745-3813 Oak Grove Baptist 1212 County Rd. 100 Athens, TN 37303 423-744-9986 Parkway Baptist 1701 Velma Rd Athens, TN 37303 423-745-9709 Rocky Mount Baptist 1002 Rocky Mount Rd Athens, TN 37303 423-745-8758 Rogers Creek Baptist 510 County Rd 180 Athens, TN 37303 423-744-0295 Short Creek Baptist 892 County Rd. 50 Athens, TN 37303 423-336-5089 South Liberty Baptist 505 County Rd 655 Athens, TN 37303 423-745-5124 Union Hill Baptist 258 County Rd Athens, TN 37303 423-745-1241 Unity Baptist 162 County Rd 750 Athens, TN 37303 423-744-0420 Valley View Baptist 323 County Rd 370 Athens, TN 37303 423-745-5159 West End Baptist 803 Clark St. Athens, TN 37303 423-744-8274 West View Baptist 2707 Highway 39 Athens, TN 37303 423-745-2193
Catholic
St. Mary Catholic Church 1291 E. Madison Ave. Athens, TN 37303 423-745-4277
Christian
Athens Christian Church 802 S Matlock Ave Athens, TN 37303 423-745-5791
Church of God
Aoh Church Of God 501 Ohio St
Athens, TN 37303 423-745-1279 First Church of God 200 Fisher St. Athens, TN 37303 423-887-5855 Woodward Church of God 507 Woodward Ave Athens, TN 37303 423-745-1618
Community
Christ Community Church 14 Congress PKWY S. Athens, TN 37303 423-745-8185
Latter-day Saints
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormons) 508 Cedar Springs Rd Athens, TN 373 423-745-0102
Nazarene
Athens Church of the Nazarene 1908 W. Madison Ave. Athens, TN 37303 423-744-3017
Episcopal
St Paul Episcopal Church 123 S. Jackson ST. Athens, TN 37303 423-745-2224
Lutheran
Athens Lutheran Church 710 Forrest Ave. Athens, TN 37303 423-745-9419
Methodist
Allen Memorial UMC 800 Decatur Pike Athens, TN 37303 423-745-1560 Keith Memorial UMC 600 W Madison Ave. Athens, TN 37371 423-745-2612 Piney Grove UMC 767 County Rd. 750 423-462-2130 Athens, TN 37303 Riceville 2519 Cindy St Athens, TN 37303 423-462-2130 St. Mark Ame Zion Methodist 707 N. Jackson St Athens, TN 37303 Tranquility UMC 135 County Rd. 177 Athens, TN 37303 423-334-3062 Trinity UMC 100 E. College St Athens, TN 37303 423-745-0452 Vine Grove UMC 517 County Rd. 778 Athens, TN 37303
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Non- Denominational
Ascension Life 935 Rocky Mount Rd Athens, TN 37303 423-829-5102 Christian Freedom Worship Center 109 Cherry St Athens, TN 37303 423-745-8999 Calvary Tabernacle of God 2820 Hwy 11 Athens, TN 37303 423-744-7159 Christian Community Church 190 Congress Parkway Athens, TN 37303 423-453-7111 Great Deliverance Ministries 2329 Clearwater Rd Athens, TN 37303 423-745-7575 Liberty Church 3328 Hwy 11 Athens, TN 37303 423-745-9248 Overcoming Faith Christian 14 Carter Rd Athens, TN 37303 423-745-3105 Restoration Church 3115 Hwy 39 Athens, TN 37303 423-745-7777 Sanctury 9 S. Kilgore St. Athens, TN 37303 423-745-8900
Pentecostal
Crosslife Ministries 817 S. White St Athens, TN 37313 423-368-7197 Miracle Deliverance Tabernacle 245 County Rd 677, Riceville, TN 37370 423-745-3787
Presbyterian
First United Presbyterian Church 321 N. Jackson St Athens, TN 37303 423-744-9073 Freedman Chapel C.P.C.A. 415 Cleveland Ave. Athens, TN 37303 423-252-0159 Mars Hill Presbyterian 205 N. Jackson St Athens, TN 37303 423-745-1403
Seveth-Day Adventist
Seveth-Day Adventist 230 New Englewood Rd Athens, TN 37303 423-745-2335
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First Baptist Church
Disciple Now: Freedom Weekend Friday, February 23rd - Sunday, February 25th Call for more info. (423) 790-9100
Living Word Church Prophetic Ministry
Sunday, February 4th at 9:45AM 930 25th Street, Cleveland, TN 37311
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Youth Service
Friday Nights at 6:30PM 410 Urbane Road NE, Cleveland, TN 37312
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Men’s Ministry Breakfast and Bible Study Saturday, February 10th at 9AM Call for more info. (423) 303-2680
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Gò0dNews for Parents
R-E-S-P-E-C-T by John Garrod
few weeks ago, I had one of those moments that make parenting feel worthwhile. (I know, I know, your kids make you feel like that every day. I just don’t live in your world.) It was one of our older sons, up for a brief visit from Florida. Somehow, we got on the topic of the relationship my wife and I enjoy. My son spoke back to me words he had heard me say apparently fairly often to him or his older brother. (That can be a scary moment; I’m lucky to remember what I said yesterday at this point.) In this case, it was a good thing. “Dad, I can remember you telling me and David, ‘Before your mom was your mom, she was my wife. And no matter what disagreement you may have with your mom, you will always respect my wife.” There are many things (hopefully) that you get to teach your children over time. My wife (and to a lesser amount, I) have taught our kids how to read. They learn how to cook (Attention, future prospective spouses!), and I teach them bits of other languages as we go along. I also teach them to handle firearms safely and how to respect wildlife. I don’t know where their interests might develop during their lives, and some things I teach them may fall by the wayside and be lost. Some lessons, though, are enduring, and will impact the rest of their lives. Many of those are caught in the way that we live our daily lives. If I ensure that there is no doubt that I love my wife, that I value her as a person, as a Godgiven mate, as a perfect complement to me as a man, then I model that behavior for when my kids later say
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“I Do” to someone. When I speak blessings and praise and honor to, over, and about her, I am setting a bar for them to meet. If I esteem her worthy of more attention than the attractive young lady that walks by our table in a restaurant, I send a message to my sons as to how they should respect their wives, and to my daughters as to what they should expect (demand) in any prospective suitor. In return, my wife speaks honor
and love for her husband, in words and deed, before not only our children but the world around us. Respect should be taught, and in the culture of this present day, if it does not come from us, the only version of it that the world will see is a warped sense of idol worship for athletes, entertainers, and public personalities that do not honor God with their language or their lives. About The Author
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“Likewise, ye husbands, dwell with them according to knowledge, giving honour unto the wife, as unto the weaker vessel, and as being heirs together of the grace of life; that your prayers be not hindered.” — 1 Peter 3:7
John Garrod is a husband, father of 6, student at Cleveland State Community College, and member and discipleship teacher at South Cleveland Church of God.
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Gò0dNews for Singles
Keep Your Flame Burning
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by Terri Cox
alentine’s Day is almost here! Everywhere we
the ten women brought extra oil for their lamps “just
go we see flowers of every kind and color,
in case!” The closer the time came for the bridegroom
balloons with the words, “BE MINE” on them,
to arrive, the lamps began to grow dim and run out
chocolate, chocolate, and MORE chocolate, cards
of oil. The wise women just refilled their lamps with
with words meant to melt any heart. But for the
the oil they had brought, and went
single adult, Valentine’s Day can be one
on in to the marriage feast with
of the hardest days of the year! Just think
the long awaited bridegroom.
about it, we went through Christmas,
However the other five, they
then New Years, and here we are once
were left out in the dark,
again, having to face the reality yet
and out of the marriage
again that we are single. At times
feast. Their lamps are
it can be a very lonely journey!
symbolic of the difference
However, if you are a single adult
in falling in love and
who claims to be a Christian, this
staying in love. It never
Valentine’s Day can be the most memorable
takes much oil to start a
days of the year! What do I mean by that?
flame, but it takes more oil to sustain
Sure, we all have dreams of finding that one
the flame of love in the midst of conflict,
true love, our soulmate, the one we are designed
suffering and disappointments.
especially for. Sure, we want to get married
During this Valentine’s Day, please don’t
and have some children, and live our lives to
forget to refill your lamps with the oil of love for
the fullest. That is completely
the One who calls you beautiful! Never forget
ok, because God knows our
that Jesus Christ Himself loves you so much
hearts and desires. If God has
that He gave up his very best for
promised those things to you,
you—His one and ONLY son!
I urge you to hold tightly to
(John 3:16) He thinks you are
those promises and never let
priceless! Value yourself and be
them go until you see them
confident in who you are! You are
fulfilled. Think about it though; Jesus loves
a prize! You are a great catch! Jesus
you more than any man or woman ever
is using this time of singleness to draw you closer
could, and He loves you so much that He
to His side, and to make you complete in him! God
promises you a hope, and a good future
wants us to have true love this Valentine’s Day, we
(Jeremiah 29:11).
must be careful not to settle for anything less. I love
There is a story in the Bible in
the saying, “I never knew how to really worship, until
Matthew 25 (parable of the virgins).
I found the true love of Jesus Christ!” Let Him shower
This story is about ten women waiting
you in His love this Valentine’s Day!
women brought their lamps to burn in anticipation of his arrival. Five of
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About The Author
for the bridegroom to arrive. All ten Terri Cox is a resident of Cleveland, TN, and is a Licensed Practical Nurse, Chaplain, Author, Motivational Speaker, and soon to be Life Coach. Her passion is for all to come to the saving knowledge of Jesus Christ, and to help bring health, healing, and wholeness to all who desire to live their life to the fullest, just as God intends for us to!
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Gò0dNews for Health & Fitness
Be My (Healthy) Valentine
n the 14th of this month, many will celebrate the loves of their life with plush teddy bears, long-stemmed roses, and oh-so-tasty treats. You know the ones with heart-shaped velvet boxes filled with unpredictable chocolates that please the tummy and warm the soul. Before Alzheimer’s disease reared its ugly head, my precious grandmother, an evangelist who ministered the Gospel for many years, remembered to check her mailbox every year around this time. Gleefully, she would find a small 8” x 8” package stocked with mixed nuts, crackers, and soft peppermint. I’d tuck in a handwritten note that read, “From my heart to yours.” As you are aware, that carefully appointed organ we call our heart carries and pumps blood through arteries (or blood vessels). Less known, is that research has found a direct link between clogged arteries and gum disease. “Much of the progression of plaque [building up in the arteries] is actually an inflammation process,” says Dr. Robert Bonow, past president of the American Heart Association. Inflammation of the gums is called gingivitis. Gingivitis is a mild form of gum disease. The good news is that it can usually be reversed with twice-daily brushing, flossing, and regular cleanings by a dental hygienist. In addition, here are a handful of more heart-healthy dental habits:
Skip the Ice — Well, not entirely, but chewing on ice can be pretty harmful to teeth and gums. Ice munchers often get cracked or chipped teeth, damage to tooth enamel,
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and/or problems with existing dental work like crowns and fillings.
Brush Smarter, Not Harder — Brushing too aggressively or using a firm toothbrush can wear down teeth and gums over time. Tip: Try an electric toothbrush that will pause when it detects hard brushing. Get Your Daily Servings of H2O — Drinking lots of water stimulates the production of saliva, which naturally helps to kill bacteria. Up the Nutrition — Among other things, poor nutrition can lead to gum inflammation. It is very important to maintain a nutritional diet that includes vitamin C and folic acid, which are active contributors to healthy gums. Get a Good Night’s Sleep — Exhaustion and stress causes the body to release cortisol, which is linked with inflammation of the gums. Not long after my grandmother was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, the most common form of dementia, I sought information on its prevention. Currently, there is no cure or reversal of its progression. But of course, prayer can change anything. You, too, can find victory in prayer because God wholeheartedly loves you. And remember this as you subscribe to these five heart-healthy dental habits: Love never fails!
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by Sheriee Moneak
Sheriee Moneak is the author of 101 Ways to Ruin the Enemy’s Plans for Your Life (available on Amazon.com). Originally from Birmingham, AL, she’s an encourager who is currently pursuing a career as a dental hygienist.
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Gò0dNews for Teens
Why is Love What It is All About? t’s February and we know that what comes with the month of February is this thought and idea of love. It seems that when a person thinks of February, people tend to immediately think about hearts, the color of red, roses, candy, and love. Why do we tend to associate the idea of love with the month of February? For me and I’m sure most other people think this way because of this “special holiday” called Valentine’s Day. Now this day is not a bad day, but often times it is used in a way that it can become overrated from what it really is. It seems like Valentine’s Day can turn into a competition of who can win that girl or who can give the best gift, etc. It seems that we have become obsessed with this idea of love, often believing that this is what love is all about. A person may look at Valentine’s Day as the greatest day to love another person and they give their very best only on that day, rather than giving their very best any other day out of the year as well. We become so focused on giving love or our very best for one day of the year, that we often miss out on giving love the entire rest of the time. Even though we often view love in a way for fulfilling our wants/desires, the fact of the matter is that true love is not about ourselves at all. True love doesn’t even have to involve finding that special someone; rather true love should be about giving your all and giving your very best. I cannot begin to describe how much I am loved and how often I tend to fail at giving back the love that I have been so freely given. Romans 5:8 says, “But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners,
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Christ died for us” (NIV). Christ’s demonstration of love is the greatest demonstration of love that one person could ever have or experience. Christ gave his life, He died, gave it all up, selflessly, just so you and I could have an opportunity to live freely for eternity. This kind of love that Christ gives is indescribable and is something that I tend to take for granted every single day. Not only do I take for granted the love that Christ has shown to and given to me, but I also do not show that same kind of love like I really should to those that I come into contact with every single day. You see, true love involves self-sacrifice; it involves showing kindness even when you don’t want to; it shows a helping hand and a willing heart that will give the absolute best, at all times. True love shows people who Jesus is and it allows others to see that Christ is the one who lives inside of you. Showing and giving true love is not an easy thing to do, but is an absolutely necessary thing to do. In order to be the people that God has called us to be, we must show the love of Jesus Christ to all people, at all times, no matter what. I pray that you would live a life that shows others who Jesus truly is and that you would love with everything that you have, because it is Christ who has given you the very best, so you should go and do the same. Love is not about us; rather it is all about Him, not for our glory, but for God’s. This is what love is all about. About The Author
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by Caleb Prytherch
Caleb Prytherch is the student pastor at Heritage Fellowship Church of God in McDonald, TN. He is a graduate of Lee University and is also a graphic designer. He is married to his beautiful wife, Bekah and together they have a passion to see people lives be changed and transformed through the power of Jesus Christ.
FEATURED COVER STORY
The Veil is Back! O ur God is a vivid Creator. Planets, angels,
nonprofit organization and quickly became a professional
waves, animals of the land, sea, and sky were
dance company, one which aims to expose the heart of God
all made by Him. Time and purpose all point
towards art and dance.
back to a passionate and very present God. Unity Dance
Unity Dance Troupe’s company, which tours
Troupe presents The Veil: Creation of Glory, an epic love story
domestically and internationally, is trained professionally in-
depicting the creation of the world, the fall of man, and its
house at Unity Dance Studios and works diligently each week
redemption through grace.
to portray their roles with excellence. Unity is known for their
Unity Dance Troupe invites you to come and experience
creative beauty and their designs in costuming, theatrical
the dramatic portrayal of the story of creation. The Veil is
sets, music, and professional lighting. The Veil features
coming back to Cleveland, TN to be performed at the Lee
over 120 hand-painted costumes and handmade masks. It
University Conn Center! On February 16-18, Unity will
also includes a wide array of dance styles including ballet,
perform three shows. One show on Friday and Saturday
modern, contemporary, hip-hop, and lyrical.
at 7:00pm and one show on Sunday at 2:30pm.No ticket
For those not familiar with The Veil, anticipate a
required for free general admission. There will be preferred
performance depicting the seven days of Creation, the fall of
seating and backstage passes available for purchase online
mankind, and God’s redemption of Man’s glory. The purpose
at unitydancetroupe.com/tickets.
of this show is to reveal a side of God that delights in His
Unity was founded by Alexis Ziarkowski Burleson
creation and His determination to rescue Mankind. This year,
in 2010 as a discipleship program not only for university
the role of Adam will be played by William Moore, the role
students, but also the community. Unity grew into a
of Eve will be played by Allison Barnes, and Anna Thompson will deliver a powerful interpretation of Lucifer.
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William Moore is in his third season with Unity Dance
the Story of Creation through
Troupe, and recently portrayed Joseph in Dreamer: The Story
dance. This was a dream
of Joseph in November of 2017. He also traveled to Colombia
fulfilled for Alexis and
and Belgium with the international touring company in 2017.
her troupe. While in
“ “ “ “When I was first told about receiving the role of Adam, I was
Colombia, over 4,000
truly humbled and honored. Adam is the perfect representation of
people were able to
what it means to be a man and father. A true man embodies great
see the performance
strength and a warrior spirit. He was created to be the protector
of The Veil. After the
of Eve and Creation. I desire to portray the freedom that man is
shows, people flocked to
meant to enjoy in God’s presence.”
the stage to be prayed for and
—William Moore
to receive salvation! The second tour to Brussels was just
Allison Barnes is in her fifth season with Unity Dance
as promising with over 1,000 people experiencing The Veil
Troupe, and has played a variety of roles in both The Veil
and 9 receiving salvation. Unity plans to return to both
and Dreamer. She also taught ballet and jazz at Unity
countries in 2018, as well as travel to other countries across
Dance Studios.
the globe in the following years.
“I am so honored and thrilled by this role as Eve: The Mother
of All Living. Stepping into what this character means, I’m having to evaluate my irreplaceable role of Woman and all that I was
designed to be. I hope to portray Eve as she was created -the crown of God’s creation- the completion of His work! She was made as a perfect partner for Adam, made to
live together as one flesh, with
God. Eve often is mentioned only to see where she fell,
Unity Dance Studios was established in 2015 as a school
tasting of the forbidden
of dance to advance the company in their professional
fruit, convincing Adam
talents. Currently Unity Dance Studios offers over 50 dances
to follow her, but I hope
classes for ages 18 months to adult for both the company
that in this show, what is
“
truly remembered is not the
and the community. If you would like to register for classes, please visit our website at unitydancetroupe.com or
sin and the loss of glory, but God’s
drop by our studio! This summer, we are offering multiple
incredible redemption and joy to welcome back His people in total
summer camps for kids as well as advanced, intermediate,
reconciliation and to restore all that was lost!
and beginner intensives. In August, Unity will be holding
—Allison Barnes
Anna Thompson is in her third season with Unity
Dance Troupe, and teaches a variety of classes at Unity Dance Studios including pre-pointe, ballet, lyrical, and
creative worship. She has played a variety of roles in both
“
Dreamer and The Veil. Anna is one of the youngest women
to ever take the stage as a lead role in a Unity production. “Evil is not always blatant but subtle and cunning at times.
I hope what people get from my role is that Satan does not always come in a blazing storm, but he also tempts in subtle ways.” —Anna Thompson
This summer, the company traveled to Colombia,
South America and Brussels, Belgium to communicate
auditions for our company for the 2018-2019 touring season.
The Veil: Creation of Glory | FEB 16 - 18 FRI 7pm | SAT 7pm | SUN 2:30pm
Free General Admission | No Ticket Required Preferred Seating & Backstage passes available for purchase at unitydancetroupe.com. A love offering will be taken after each performance. For More Information: W. unitydancetroupe.com F. @unitydancetroupe T. 423.790.5800 issuu.com/goodnewscm // 29
Gò0dNews for Everyone
Giants in the Land Obstacles in Our Path
any of us are familiar with the story in the book of Numbers where God instructs Moses, “Send out for yourself men so that they may spy out the land of Canaan which I am going to give you.” Moses sent out men with instructions to see if the people are strong or weak, few or many. Is the land good or bad? Are the cities open or fortified? Is the land fat or lean? The spies returned and reported to Moses and Aaron that the land flows with milk and honey. They brought back grapes, pomegranates and figs. The spies went on to report that people in the land are strong and are giants, saying, “We are like grasshoppers in their sight.” As a result of giants in the land, and forgetting that God promised to give them the land, the sons of Israel wept that night grumbling to Moses and Aaron, “Would that we had died in Egypt! Why is the Lord bringing us into this land to die by the sword?” Apart from the grumbling and complaining, the spies’ report was accurate. There were fruits and figs in the land and it was a land flowing with milk and honey. Further, their report was also accurate that there were indeed giants in the land. However, two of the spies, Joshua and Caleb looked beyond what they saw with the eyes and chose to focus on God’s promise recorded in Numbers 13:2 that He was going to give them the land. It seems that whenever God calls us to do something, there is a giant blocking our path. The giant’s challenges are usually accurate when they remind us that we are not smart enough, experienced enough, or qualified enough to carry out God’s plan. The giant currently in my path is the giant called Alzheimer’s Disease. In 2014 my wife and best friend was diagnosed with Early Onset Alzheimer’s. This is truly the most difficult trial we have ever faced. The giant is correct in his taunts that I am not qualified or patient enough to care for
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an Alzheimer’s patient. But like Joshua and Caleb, I must look past the giant and focus on what God has called me to do. Alzheimer’s does not release me from God’s command for me to love my wife as Christ loved the church (Ephesians 5:25). It does not release me from my covenant agreement to love my wife for better or worse, sickness and in health, til death do us part. As my sweet wife and I continue on our journey, we must continually remind ourselves that God was not caught off guard by her diagnosis. He will remain faithful to us even when our plans and His plans seem to be worlds apart. Our hopes, dreams, and plans for the future have vanished. There is no more “normal”. Each day is different than the last, and sometimes each hour is different than the last. The caregiving strategy that worked this morning may not work this afternoon. The Apostle Paul referred to trials of this life as “momentary light affliction”. When we consider Paul’s resume, it includes beatings, being thrown in jail, stoned and left for dead, shipwrecked, snake bit, not to mention his concern for the churches he felt responsible for. Paul goes on to explain that the momentary light of this life is producing for us an eternal weight of glory. Like the spies, what we see does not always line up with God’s promises. We must choose if we are to believe what we see and feel, or are we going to cling to God’s promises. Trouble will come our way, yet God is not caught off guard. God is not surprised. We must remember that God is always faithful and keeps His promises. May we have the faithfulness that Joshua and Caleb exhibited, standing on the promises of God, to be willing to face the giants in our path based on faith and trust rather than circumstances. About The Author
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by Jack Borders
Jack Borders is a husband, father, grandfather, caregiver, television producer, and a tired old story teller living in Cleveland, Tennessee.
Gò0dNews for Couples Exempt, Exempt, My Marriage Is Exempt t will never happen to me. My marriage is just fine. We both love each other, so what do I have to worry about? Then suddenly, after a period of time and lives have become quite busy, reality makes its presence known. It is happening to me. What do I do now? I thought I would never face this in my marriage. The divorce word has entered into our vocabulary. Where did we miss the clue that things were deteriorating in our relationship? One of the most influential factors involved in the destruction of marriages is the inability of spouses willingness to give to each other freely. The Bible contains the golden rule and numerous other directives concerning a giving spirit in relationships. So many times we accept these for other relationships and don’t apply them properly within our marriages. Our marriages should be the first relationship to which we apply these giving principles. What are some of the causes for us to shy away from giving 100% in our marriage? We allow blocks of bitterness and resentment to be stacked into a wall separating us from our spouse. Selfishness controls us, denying love’s true attributes from being demonstrated in our marriage. Vengeful behavior influences our relationship, allowing things to add up on our list of pay backs. In our insecurity and/or lack of trust, we hold each other entirely too tight to the line to walk by in our relationships. Past experiences have a huge influence on how much we allow our spouse freedom from the tight rope. Enough space is not given for forgiveness to function properly in our relationships therefore allowing dissension to destroy our ability to give to each other as we should. We fail to remember that we are not and never will be perfect spouses. We forget that we are all works in progress in God’s plan. Whatever the source is for your inability to give, your willingness and freedom to give to your spouse can be changed. As some would say, “Pull in your horns and say I’m sorry and start over.” Dare to give 100% to your spouse. There should never be a marriage where one spouse has to give 100% all the time. That doesn’t constitute a marriage. Many of are so worried about how much we will have to give and how many times we may have to give that we cannot allow our relationship to be fluid. A fluid relationship will be successful for a life time of gives and takes. The key factor is that we must be willing to give
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100% of ourselves to our spouse. Some circumstances will require one spouse to give 70% and the other 30%, while another circumstance will require 60% and the other 40% of their ability to give. No two circumstances in life will require the same percentages of giving by either spouse. Remember that your spouse is loved by God. His love is the super glue that holds a marriage together, filled with a giving spirit from each spouse, for life. Again, worthy of repeating, we are not perfect spouses. Whatever the variations of giving your relationship requires of you to give, Remember that circumstances will change soon and will not last forever. It’s like, “This too shall soon pass.” Tomorrow is a new day. Joy and strength come in the morning and the one who loves you more than anyone could ever love you is the provider of your joy and
strength. Dare to give 100% of yourself. Adopt positive values toward your spouse. Develop a healthy respect for yourself and your spouse. Cultivate a loving and giving spirit in your relationship so the genuine attributes of love will bloom beautifully in your marriage. There isn’t any marriage exempt from the destruction resulting from spouses unwilling to give freely to each other in their relationship. A good marriage is the result of hard work. Work diligently and your reward will be a marriage filled with happiness and joy from a giving spirit.
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by Carl Corser
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Gò0dNews for Seniors
A Choice of the Heart
ecently, I was asked to speak to a group of executives involved in leading senior living communities. The topic I was asked to present was focused on “What makes you different?” Every year, companies are building new communities, many with amenities that upstage their competitors. Senior Living Executives are coming into the industry with MBA’s, volunteer hours and senior living experience gained while in college. The industry as a whole is transforming itself into a thriving, vibrant and highly skilled one. Maya Angelou said it best, “I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” Amenities and skill can never compensate for making people feel like they truly matter, and that is what makes a senior living community special. In Athens, Tennessee, Enlivant Senior Living owns a community that for many years has seen the wear and tear of years of service. During the past eight months, this community has undergone a transformation. The tarnished landscaping has been replaced and redesigned, and the inside has been revitalized with tasteful, timeless and classic design. This community is truly beautiful. Every time I visit this community whether it is for a site visit, to help with projects, decorate Christmas trees or meet with staff, the feeling I get as I walk through the front door is warm and inviting. Someone always greets me with a smile, and more times than not, the front door is opened for me, and I am called by my name. The staff seldom changes. The same smiling face of Mary Hyde, Resident Care Partner that has been there for twelve years, is still there each time I visit. The maternal hug of Linda Moore, the Clinical Services Manager for eighteen years, warms my heart, and I never have to ask about anything needing fixing, because if I do Danny, the maintenance director, responds with the same slow southern drawl, “I’m on it.” And when I am leaving, I am always walked to the door, and on every visit residents hug me and then stand on the front porch and wave as my car pulls out from the parking lot.
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There are many homes I have visited in my travels that offer more amenities and programs than Athens Place, but very few make me feel like that boutique community in McMinn County, Tennessee. I have been inspired by the hospitality, invigorated by the smiles and encouraged that I too can offer the same to all who grace my own home. The internet, cyber reviews, and third party contractors have simplified shopping for senior living, but still the heart will frequently rule the mind when it comes to choices. Senior Living will always be a choice of the heart. It is a business, but to those selecting senior living options, it’s always about the people. I have
been blessed to know many people in the industry that still continue to look at senior living through the eyes of the heart, and focus on distinguishing themselves by making people feel like they matter. I am also reminded of Matthew 20:28, “Christ did not come to be served, but to serve.” Even if people do not remember your heart of serving, Jesus always will. When we invest in choices of the heart, we distinguish ourselves not just here on earth, but in the Kingdom.
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by Esmerelda Lee
Esmerelda Lee has worked in the senior living industry for over sixteen years. She works as a Divisional Operations Specialist for Enlivant senior living.
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The Mystery of the Rainbow
y father was in the Naval Air Force. He belonged to a unique division called “The Hurricane Squadron,” a group of pilots that flew prop planes into the eyes of hurricanes to take weather measurements (yes, they had “the right stuff”). I always admired the courage it must have taken to do something that daring. Many years ago, when I was just a child, we happened to be gazing at a rainbow and my dad blurted out, “When you get high enough in the atmosphere and look down on a rainbow, it’s not a semi-circle—it’s a complete circle.” That was a “Wow!” moment for me, and I thought about it often, especially when I witnessed one of those amazing ‘bridges of hope’ stretching across the sky. At first, I didn’t catch the biblical connection; it was just an intriguing marvel of nature. Once I entered into a relationship with God, though, the symbolism of this biblical emblem impacted me more. I realized a rainbow represents God’s promises. It all started with Noah. The global flood, foretold by God, had destroyed every living thing. Only Noah, his family, and the animals in the ark survived. After the waters subsided, Noah offered burnt offerings to God. The Creator responded by saying: “Behold, I establish My covenant with you and with your descendants after you... I set My rainbow in the cloud, and it shall be for the sign of the covenant between Me and the earth... the waters shall never again become a flood to destroy all flesh” (Genesis 9:9,13, 15 NKJV). It’s been thousands of years now, and God has kept His
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word. The world has never been destroyed by water since— and never will. Simply because God promised. By the way, the point I made at the beginning—about the rainbow being a full circle—that speaks a powerful message. The upper semi-circle, visible from below, represents God’s spoken Word promises (found in the Bible or communicated to us personally). The lower semicircle, visible only from above, represents their fulfillment. Standing on the surface of this planet, we only see the upper arc (the promises) and often wonder if they will come to pass. From above, God sees both the upper and the lower bands (the promises and their fulfillment) as one and the same. Because what He says, He intends to do. In the last book of the Bible, John was lifted in the Spirit and saw an amazing confirmation of this truth. In his vision, he saw a door open in heaven, then he heard a voice calling him into God’s innermost chamber: “Behold, a throne set in heaven, and One sat on the throne. And He who sat there was like a jasper and a sardius stone in appearance; and there was a rainbow around the throne, in appearance like an emerald” (Revelation 4:2-3 NKJV). Did you catch that? The rainbow was not just over God’s throne; the rainbow was around God’s throne. So, from heaven’s perspective, God’s promises and their fulfillment are one and the same. We need to praise God every day with that expectation. About The Author
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by Mike Shreve
Mike Shreve has been teaching God’s Word since 1971. He has authored 14 books including the best-selling 65 Promises from God for Your Child.He also founded and runs a Christian publishing company called Deeper Revelation Books. He and his wife, Elizabeth, pastor The Sanctuary in Cleveland, TN. www.shreveministries.org
Gò0dNews for Women’s Health
by Dr. James White
egradation of skin elasticity, deflation of facial volume and descent, or falling of facial structures are unfortunate effects of aging. The tradition facelift addresses each of these issues; but with a price, down time, and expense. Many men and women 40 to 65+ who don’t wish to look their true calendar age consider facelift procedures to erase waggling jowls and that loose, draping, wrinkled skin under the chin. The mini facelift is designed for men and women who want to stay ahead of the “Ds” of the aging process— Degradation, Deflation, Descent. The mini facelift not only tightens skin, it is designed to suspend the underlying structures of the lower face and upper neck. This suspension of the lower face offers the benefit of a more youthful appearance without the “wind-blown” plastic look of a formal facelift. New scar-less FaceTite procedures have changed the approach for the patient who does not wish to have surgical scars associated with the minilift. The office-based mini facelift is a mid-range mini surgical facelift to address the mid- to lower face. The post-operative effect provides a more natural appearance with limited down time when compared to other formal facelift procedures. Most “traditional” facelifts are performed with general anesthesia and involve multiple weeks of downtime and a long incision beginning at the upper temples and extending behind the hairline on either side of the face to the nape. The S-lift minimal incision mini facelift, which has been performed since the late 1990’s is the basis for the officebased mini facelift. The mini facelift provides an overall lift to the lower region of the face and upper neck, offering significant age-diminishing effects with minimal downtime and lasting results. The mini facelift is an outpatient procedure that usually takes a few hours to perform, depending on the age of the patient and the degree of facial correction desired. Oral pre-medications are given to help relax the patient and local block is used for the skin.
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FaceTite™ is a new technology that uses radio frequency energy to tighten and contour the skin through a minimally invasive procedure. FaceTite™ is perfect for small treatment areas that require tightening including neck, jowls, cheeks, and neck. If you have excess skin from age, genetics, and sun damage and look older than you feel, FaceTite™ is an ideal way to tighten your skin. FaceTite™ is perfect for patients who want to look younger, but do not want, or are not candidates for Facelift surgery. FaceTite™ patients should be in good general health and refrain from smoking. FaceTite™ works best on patients with moderate fat on their face or treatment area. During a FaceTite™ procedure, a handheld cannula delivers radio frequency energy underneath the skin. The entire procedure takes less than one hour and is performed with a local anesthetic so patients don’t experience any discomfort. After the procedure, patients see results immediately with continued, gradual improvements for 1-2 months as new collagen is produced. In some cases, a small incision may be made under the chin to remove excess tissues; this tuck with liposuction of the neck and jowl area may be performed in conjunction with the mini facelift for optimal aesthetic results in the neck region. Fat transfer, facial fillers, Botox neuromodulators and laser skin resurfacing can be completed with the mini facelift for a complete facial rejuvenation. Unlike the conventional facelift that may result in a “pulled back” plastic appearance, the mini facelift offers very natural-looking results. Facial fillers can be used along with laser skin resurfacing to polish the results. Patients enjoy an overall firming of the lower facial area, noticeable jaw line definition and a more elegant neckline. Generally, the results obtained with the mini facelift are predictable and quite dramatic, erasing years from one’s appearance. About The Author
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Stand in the Place Where You Live by Jeff Frazier
— 1 Corinthians 10:12-14 40 // February 2018
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“Wherefore let him that thinketh he standeth take heed lest he fall. There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it. Wherefore, my dearly beloved, flee from idolatry”
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he scripture above was originally written by the Apostle Paul to admonish Believers at the Church of Corinth to be watchful concerning their walk with God. This group lived in an area of the world that was fraught with all manner of hedonistic practices, many beyond comprehension or even description. Undoubtedly, the Corinthian converts assumed their newfound relationship with Jesus Christ and commitment to Him were sufficient to maintain unbroken communion. While they had correctly assumed both conditions were necessary to obtain eternal life and fellowship, they did not understand that procurement of those spiritual blessings was only the beginning, and not the conclusion, of a lifelong journey of faith. In a similar manner, many of today’s Christians see salvation as the end of their Christian experience. They become “saved and satisfied,” never to go any further in their walk with Jesus. Moreover, some even fall back into immorality and go so far as to participate in unseemly activities. In their minds, “real Christians don’t sin,” and since they consider themselves to be real, they conclude their behavior must also be acceptable. Lack of immediate consequences from the Divine often reinforces their misconception. They forget the scriptures say God is slow to anger (see Nahum 1:3). Most of the New Testament was written to genuine Believers to warn us that anyone can fall into sin, regardless of who we are. While I personally believe the Father always brings His wayward children home, even if it is mere moments before death, the reality is any of us can stray for a time, and it is during that time we run the risk of sowing bad seeds, resulting in a bad harvest later in life. In fact, I am convinced that many of God’s children lack because their yield of sin and self-deception have come to fruition, thereby engulfing much of their potential spiritual bounty. I cannot stress enough the importance of an honest appraisal of our own lives. Regular spiritual inventories and closet cleanings are needed in the household of God to remove the junk that has accumulated and avoid the negative consequences it brings. Until we make room for God, He cannot fill us. Instead, we run the risk of destruction and despair reigning within our own lives, just as it did with the children of Israel. Jeff Frazier is a native resident of Cleveland who has been proclaiming the gospel for eighteen years and was ordained in 2010. He attends Philadelphia Missionary Baptist Church.
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When Life Gives You Lemons
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by Deana Thompson
ebruary is heralded as the “Month of Love.” But what is love? Is it the gushy, giddy feeling inside a young man or woman as they stand to recite their marriage vows, or is there more to it? Life sometimes hands us lemons, and we don’t feel those warm, loving feelings welling up inside of us. What do we do then? We choose to love. Lemon Cookies Ingredients Paul told the Corinthians that love was 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened more important than faith or hope, and that without it, their works meant nothing. To 3/4 cup Sucanat, or other raw sugar clarify this “love” that he was talking about, he then proceeded to tell them what love was: 1 egg yolk “Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not 1 large lemon, zest finely grated (or 1.5 tsp) dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. 1.25 cup freshly milled soft white wheat flour Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with (or 1 cup all-purpose flour) the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, and always perseveres. Love 1/4 tsp salt never fails” (1 Corinthians 13:4-8). Substitute your name for “love.” Do verses 4-8 describe you? Are they bang-on, way off the mark, or somewhere in between? Sometimes we don’t feel like being patient, but we can choose to be patient. We may not want to be kind, but we can choose to be kind. And so on down the list. The more you choose to be what love is, the easier it is to be what love is—the easier it is to love. So when life hands you lemons, choose to love in spite of your circumstances—and make some lemon cookies!.
Directions ◊ Preheat the oven to 350°F. ◊ In a medium bowl, cream the butter and sugar on high speed with an electric mixer until it is light and fluffy). ◊ Add the egg yolk, zest, and extract. Mix well. ◊ Add flour and salt. Blend with the mixer on low speed until the dry ingredients are moistened, and it forms a thick, smooth batter. ◊ Drop heaping teaspoons of dough 2” apart onto an ungreased baking sheet. Yields 18 cookies.
◊ After they have cooled for 5 minutes, transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy!
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◊ Bake 15-18 minutes, or until the cookies are lightly brown around the edges.
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When It Comes to Your Heart Play Smart by Rob Clark
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eart disease is the number one killer of both men and women in the U.S. In fact, according to the American Heart Association, one in four people die of heart disease every year. That’s why it’s important to play smart with your heart. And there are a couple of simple, practical things you can do to stay on top of your heart game. Walking — Did you know that by exercising as few as 30 minutes per day, you can improve your heart health and quality of life? And it doesn’t have to be hardcore, rigorous exercise. It can be as simple as taking a walk around the block. Studies show that for every hour of walking, you may increase your life expectancy by two hours. Regular walking can improve your cholesterol, lower your blood pressure, increase your energy and stamina, and prevent weight gain. Walking is low-risk, can be done anywhere and anytime and is adaptable to your mood. You can go it alone, take your pup, or meet up with a friend. And it works with a busy schedule. Try breaking up your 30-minute walk into three, 10-minute walk breaks throughout the day – before work, during lunch, or after dinner – whatever works best for you and is easy to maintain. However you choose to do it, your heart will thank you. Know Your Numbers — Taking an active role in your health can help you ensure a long and healthy life. One step in taking charge of your heart health is to know three key numbers: ◊ Blood pressure — One in every three adults in the U.S. has high blood pressure. It’s important to know what your blood pressure is and if it falls in the normal range, which is below 120/80. Prehypertension is 120-139/80-89 and hypertension (high blood pressure) is 140/90 or higher.
Understanding these three numbers and what they mean can help ensure that you’re on the right path to optimum heart health. If you’re unsure about your risk for heart disease, take an online health risk assessment and talk to your primary care doctor. He or she can help highlight any problem areas and provide a path to make changes that can help get your numbers in a healthy range. And, most importantly, remember to schedule your annual screening with your primary care doctor. It’s the perfect opportunity to get your latest numbers. If you don’t have a primary care doctor, use our “Find a Doc” at StarrRegional. com to get established with a provider. While heart disease may be the number one killer of men and women in the U.S., the good news is that taking a couple of simple steps can help you improve your heart health today!
Four Surprising Things That Can Boost Your Heart Health Dark chocolate — Yep. You heard us. Dark chocolate contains polyphenols, which reduce the number of cell-damaging free radicals in your body. Just don’t go overboard – research suggests indulging three times a month. Be a good neighbor — Next time you see your neighbor, say hi! According to a University of Michigan study, people who felt like a part of their community, trusted their neighbors, and felt safe were 34 percent less likely to have a heart attack. Get a flu shot — According to a study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, getting a flu shot reduces a person’s risk of having a heart attack by roughly 36 percent. So, don’t skip your annual flu shot!
Total cholesterol: 200 or below HDL (good): 50+ for women & 40+ for men LDL (bad): 100 or below Triglycerides: 150 or below
Drink coffee — Make it a grande. A Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health survey showed that drinking three to five cups of coffee a day may reduce the risk of developing clogged arteries and may reduce a person’s risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
◊ Waist size — According to the American Heart Association, your waist size is one of the best predictors of heart disease risk. A waist size equal to or greater than 35 inches in women and equal to or greater than 40 inches in men increases the risk of heart disease.
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◊ Cholesterol levels — Your doctor measures three different facets of your cholesterol – HDL (the “good” kind), LDL (the “bad” kind), and triglycerides (fat used to store excess energy from the foods you eat). The numbers to strive for are:
Rob Clark is a Registered Nurse and the Director of the Emergency Department at Starr Regional Medical Center in Athens and Etowah, TN.
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A Great Shaking Is Occurring in Our Land ever before has our great nation been so divided, suffered so many frequent natural disasters (hurricanes, floods, earthquakes, fires), terrorist threats, and recent attacks (for example the Las Vegas shooting in October of 2017, the ISIS-related truck attack on pedestrians in Manhattan also in October, and then in November, the church shooting in Sutherland Springs, Texas, just to name a few). Concerning the church shooting in Texas, how anyone could purposely and methodically walk up and down church aisles and shoot not only defenseless adults, but innocent little children is beyond my comprehension. Yet, the devil is a roaring lion seeking whom he may devour, and unfortunately, he uses people to carry out his evil deeds. Surely, as Jesus cast out many demons in His day, it is frightening to think of how many demonpossessed people walk the earth now. All of man’s feeble attempts at preparation and protection can never completely combat against the evil in this world, because... we wrestle not against flesh and blood. “Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places. Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.” —Ephesians 6:10-13 People are angry, frightened, and unfortunately, very divided in America. Much of this division is exacerbated by our news media, Hollywood, and self-serving politicians. Our only hope, protection, and peace comes from time well-spent on our knees, crying out to a benevolent and holy God. When we allow ourselves to enter into a daily, intimate relationship with our Lord, we come to trust and believe that He certainly does hold the whole world in His Hands. Nothing happens that He is not aware of, nothing takes Him by surprise. He continues, as time pasts, to sit
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upon His Holy throne. He turns the heads of kings and princes, He raises up, and tears down kingdoms, according to His plan and purpose. As believers in Jesus, we need to be His hands, and feet, but mostly, His heart. We live in a society that has
become self-centered and self-entitled The world may live this way, but as Jesus’ disciples, we are to turn our hearts outward, away from self. We are to overcome the world, (the flesh “self”), and the devil. I truly believe our great God would move His mighty hand across our nation and bring great healing and salvation if His Church would humbly come before Him and repent. Not only would many souls be saved, but many broken Christians would be rejuvenated and restored. It needs to start somewhere, so why not individually? By family? By church? Perhaps we could overcome hatred with love. Maybe, just maybe, the love of Christ in us and through us would spread across this once great nation, and truly make America great again, not by any man nor politician, but by the loving, forgiving, Lord Jesus Christ. Persecution and perseverance are often-times very painful, but we must remember that we are never alone; He abides in us and through us! “Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is He that is in you, than he that is in the world” (1 John 4:4). About The Author
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Watching God
n the month of February, it just seems natural to think about what it means to really love someone. As Christians, we know that our Savior is the greatest example of love that the world has ever seen or experienced. As I pondered that, I began to think about my own journey of love with my husband, of almost 34 years and decided to talk to the ladies that read this article. I want to talk about a particular part of my love journey and what the Lord has taught me. Glenn and I were married many years before he became a Christian. I became a Christian about 6 years after we were married, and I served the Lord faithfully and went to church for many years alone. When you decide that you are going to put Jesus first place in your life, you can be sure you will begin to see change take place in your home and your family!
God taught me many things during those years that my husband had not accepted Jesus as Savior yet. He taught me how to love my unsaved husband, and let him see Jesus in me, as I learned and grew in studying the Word of the Lord. Many times I would see the things that God would do in Glenn and I would just kind of laugh to myself and to the Lord. Glenn would tell me about inviting his friends to come and go to church with
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his wife on Sunday, because “they need to go!” I could hardly hold the laughter inside when he told me this because, there he was witnessing for the Lord, and he didn’t even know it! God was gradually changing my husband over the years, as I just continued to love, respect, and pray for him. I never badgered or nagged Glenn about going to church with me. I never told him that he needed to change because I didn’t feel I had the right to tell him to change when I had married him just like he was. I had been the same lost sinner that he was when I married him, and now I had become a new creation in Jesus. I just needed to pray and watch God work. I remember one time I was talking and “fussing” to the Lord about how I couldn’t see as much change in Glenn as I thought I should. He was still saying ugly words, and on and on I babbled until the Lord stopped me in my tracks with scripture that I had to go home and look up. He said, “Don’t judge another man’s servant.” It is up to Him if Glenn stands or falls, and He will make him stand. He told me He was not offended by Glenn’s ugly words, that Peter had denied Him with his words, and that He knew what Peter would become! He told me my job was to pray for my husband, and He would do the rest. So, that’s what I did, after I repented of my judgmental attitude, I viewed Glenn as God’s servant, not mine, and it released me of feeling responsible for Glenn’s walk with the Lord. I could rest in what God was doing! God is the one who gave us marriage and family and He wants them to work a whole lot more than we do! Our job is to “pray, love, and never give up.” About The Author
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Passing the Torch To the Next Generation by Kelly McDonald Jr.
n the Bible, we can find a pattern of the older generation passing the torch down to the younger generation. Moses guided the nation of Israel, but Joshua was being prepared to take them into the Promise Land. Elijah was the leading prophet to the nation of Israel, but Elisha was being trained to take his place. As Paul preached the gospel, he had spiritual sons such as Timothy and Titus that he groomed to continue the work of God after he passed away. As older church leaders either step down or pass away, it is important that there are others who can step up to fill these roles. I encourage everyone reading this article to pass on your understanding of the Word of God to younger believers. If possible, pass it on to individuals from multiple age groups: teens, twenties, thirties, forties, and even fifties. You may only be able to find one other person to mentor, and they may not be that much younger than you. You may already have someone in mind for this, but you can also find people in church that you may not know very well. Moreover, you may want to impart wisdom to people far away. Keep in touch with them over social media or conduct conversations via phone or Skype. You could also write down your personal life experiences with God to leave a history for the next generation. Note different ways you honored God and ways He helped you endure tough times. How did you deal with the
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persecution from friends, family, and co-workers? What Bible verses, encouraging stories, or Christian literature helped you to stay strong? The goal is to prepare leaders and strengthen those that come behind us. I also encourage churches and other organizations to include younger people on their board or other decision making bodies. In Joel 2:28-32, we are told that younger men have visions and older men have dreams. Younger people are always thinking about the future. They have hopes, aspirations, and drive. Older people consider times past, but have much wisdom from their experiences. Try to bring these two sides together in a way that can generate vision, but anchor that vision with sound counsel. This will allow younger people to stay interested in the day-to-day operations of churches and businesses, but at the same time, keep them grounded. It is another way to prepare leaders for the next generation. As Elijah was taken to Heaven, he left the mantle to Elisha (2 Kings 2:1-13). However, Elisha did not leave the mantle to anyone else before he died. I encourage you today to find a way to pass the torch to the next generation. About The Author
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Kelly McDonald, Jr. is an international Evangelist with Hungry Hearts Ministries and pastors a church in Cleveland. He has written a combined total of 40 books and booklets on pursuing a deeper relationship with Jesus. www.hungryheartsministry.com
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wenty seven years ago my husband and I, along with our two young sons, took an adventure that would lead us to the “Simple Life.” After moving to our beloved city of Athens, we lived in the “city” and we loved it. The closeness of the grocery stores, drug stores, restaurants, and school made life easy. We had grown attached to taking only 5 minutes to be wherever we wanted to go. We were blessed to live in a small town we loved; it was home. One day, during the routine of our life, a big adventure landed right in our laps. We had the opportunity to move to the country! Not just the country, but the home place of my paternal grandparents. It was a small farmhouse where they had raised 9 children in this 2 bedroom house. As we began to think this option over we kept thinking “the house is so little.” The house we owned in the city had much more, I mean much more space. The country house had more land, and more quiet secluded spaces. It offered space for dogs, cats, goats and sheep. It came with the opportunity to tear down walls, add closets, and much more. We told ourselves we could give our boys the life of living where land, dirt, frogs, and bugs were plenteous. It also meant an opportunity to keep the homestead of my grandparents alive for a while longer. So we gathered our things and took the leap into the country! After being there for a while and with the help of my dad, we renovated this little house into our home. I found myself envisioning my grandmother raising her brood in this house. Times were hard but she lovingly made it a home for her family. My mind was flooded with memories of my granddaddy as he swept the floor each night. When I
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would spend the night he always let me help him sweep. I can hear him saying, “I’ll sweep it first then you can sweep after me to make sure we get it clean.” I began cherishing the little things in the house like the mantle with numerous nail holes. These nails held my grandmother’s baby diapers as they dried by the fire. I also began to cherish the quietness, the land and house where my grandparents had walked and worked and carved out a life. I began to cherish the simplicity that country living brought to us. Sure it took longer to get to town or school or church, but I found that through the memories of my grandparents in this little house they still were having an impact on my life and the life of my children. God’s word reminds us of the beauty of simplicity. Psalms 19:7 says, “The law of the Lord is perfect, restoring the soul; The testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple.” His word also reminds us of the simplicity of childlike faith. Luke 18:16 says, “Permit the children to come to me and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these.” I am so thankful for the gift God gave my family, the gift of discovering simplicity of life. I cherish this place I call home. I find great joy in taking care of what my grandparents began. I also delight in the blessing of God as He allowed my family the joy of experiencing the simple life. The legacy of my grandparents is alive and well and touches my life every day. About The Author
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