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Contents FEBRUARY 2021
GoodNews from the Pastor’s Desk
6 20/20 Hindsight For 2020 by Neil D. Harper
GoodNews for Teens
8 Let Us Love One Another by Lori Sentell
GoodNews on Money Matters
10 Watch What They Do by Andrew Lee
GoodNews for Men
12 Grief And Hope by Samuel Burger
GoodNews for Women
14 God Chose You by Leah Hadder
GoodNews for Health & Fitness
18 Individualized Progressive Success Fitness Program
by Wayne E. Norton GoodNews for Everyone
20 Tears
by Paula Burgner
GoodNews for Life
22 Please, Pick Me! by Donnie Jenkins
GoodNews for Everyone
24 He Heals Our Loneliness by Judi Marvin
GoodNews Cover Story
26 Ahlberg Audiology
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GoodNews for Everyone
28 Your Prayers Don’t Need Editing
by David Thompson
GoodNews for Everyone
30 Counting Blessings by David West
GoodNews for Marriage
32 Remember
by Mitzi Limburg
GoodNews for Seniors
34 Grandpa And The Mule by Charles Finney
GoodNews Business Spotlight
36 Argyle Fox Publishing
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38 Caring For God’s World by Danette Reeves
GoodNews for Everyone
40 That’s My Boy
by Charles Finney
GoodNews for Everyone
42 Curried Parsley Chicken by Deana Thompson
GoodNews for Everyone
44 The Perfect Love Story
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by Dorothy Teague
GoodNews for Everyone
46 Change Doesn’t Have To Be Scary
by Kaeli Standridge GoodNews for Couples
48 Loving Unconditionally by Carl Corser
GoodNews for Everyone
50 Please And Thank You:
Someone Might Be Listening
by Jack Borders
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Gò0dNews from the Pastor’s Desk
20/20 Hindsight For 2020
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by Neil D. Harper
ome people claim to have “20/20 hindsight” when
eye. Simultaneously, the situation may seem bleak due to a
looking back to past events with absolute clarity. The
family budget crisis, declining health, or merely despair that
person with 20/20 hindsight looks at those precarious
the culture is changing rapidly around us.
events and seems to have such a clear understanding of
Nevertheless, the stark reality is that even though
those circumstances. However, upon reflection, people
circumstances change, God does not and cannot change
often have regrets or a longing for a different time or just
(Numbers 23:19; Malachi 3:6). It is comforting to know that
something they might do differently looking back because
our Creator is unchangeable. Therefore, we can trust His
their hindsight is “20/20.” However, we cannot change the
promises. With 20/20 hindsight looking back at the Cross,
past or predict calamity or even prosperity, but we can
not our circumstances, there is hope because the future is
respond faithfully regardless of the situation. Hindsight for
clear for those who turn from sin and trust in Jesus Christ.
the Christian is only 20/20 when looking past the year 2020
The Future 2021 and Beyond
to the Cross!
In 2021, Cleveland, Tennessee, residents certainly have a degree of “20/20 hindsight” or perspective for 2020. However, hope is not in a new year. The Christian’s hope is in Jesus Christ, who created all the years. As Christians look back in time with 20/20 vision, the reality is that we live between the first advent of Christ’s appearing, his death, burial, resurrection, ascension, and his second coming—our Blessed Hope (Titus 2:13). One year ago, on December 31, 2019, looking forward to a new chapter in life, I genuinely thought I knew what to expect in 2020—but it was not what I expected. The year 2020 only makes sense by looking past 2020 to the Cross. Only then do Christians have “20/20
On December 31, 2019, I looked forward to a new chapter in life beginning in 2020. However, like many who might read this article, the year 2020 was a blur. It was murky, life happened, and most of it was not as planned. There was civil dissidence, death, destruction of property, disease, and storms. Many people may feel as if they walked through a storm in 2020 and now look back at the ruin. Perhaps everything seems to have changed in the blink of an
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hindsight.” Please let me encourage you in 2021 to focus on Jesus. As we consider God’s faithfulness and that of other believers, “…let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross” (Hebrews 12:1-2).
About The Author
Reflection on the year 2020
Neil Harper and his wife of 27 years have two children, Ashley and Riley. He is retired from the Army Reserve and a career in law enforcement. However, Neil now serves as an assistant pastor at Westwood Baptist Church and teaches Criminal Justice at Lee University.
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Let Us Love One Another
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by Lori Sentell
hen we think about February, we think
same way. We should not compromise for anything
of the month of love. It reminds us to tell
less than this type of love. The world around us does
others that we love them. We may show
not see that it is necessary to be kind and loving to
them with cards, candy, or flowers. We may exhibit
those around us. We need to be the example and show
affection to those we care about. We need to show love
true love.
to others not just once in a while or when it might be expected. Showing love is a daily thing: not once a week, monthly, or yearly. We have to show others that we love and care for them. It may be a kind word, a smile, or a gesture of kindness that lets others know that they are important. It might be giving your time to help others when they are in need or just by being there for them. As a Christian, we have to show the love of Christ to others. Our family, friends, co-workers, and acquaintances are the ones who really deserve and need our love. In 1 John 3:1, The Bible tells us, “Behold what manner of love the Father has bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God; therefore the world does not know us, because it didn’t know Him.” Sometimes, it might be difficult to do when a
We are commanded to love one another. John 15:13
person doesn’t know how to receive love because they
says, “Greater love hath no man than this, that a man
have never experienced it personally. In our daily
lay down his life for his friend.” This type of love is
walk, it may be hard to convince them that you love
selfless and is referred to as agape love, which is a
them and care for them…just because. They might
spiritual kind of love. This “greater” love is the most
think we have an ulterior motive. The world’s view of
powerful thing on this Earth. Let us love one another
love and kindness is distorted compared to the love of
because He first loved us.
death on the cross for us (1 John 3:16). He accepted this sacrifice for our sins, so we are called to love others the
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About The Author
Christ. Jesus Christ showed what perfect love is by His Lori Sentell is the pastor’s wife of Cornerstone Church of God in Cleveland, Tennessee, and she is a teacher at Hopewell Elementary School.
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Watch What They Do 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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any years ago, when I was teaching a Financial
on “making memories,” like traveling abroad or taking my
Peace University class at church, I opened the first
sons to NFL or college football games with good seats up
meeting with this simple request: “Everyone please
front which are absurdly expensive. One of my “bucket list”
take out your checkbook and pass it up here so I can briefly
items is to take our family to watch all four of the Grand
review how you’ve been spending your money.” This was long
Slam tennis championships around the world. Another is
ago when people used to write paper checks, though today I
to take my sons to watch a football game in each of the SEC
might ask them to pass me their smartphones so I can review
stadiums across the southeast. Right or wrong, making these
their banking app of recent transactions. Either way, the result
memories points to what I value. I also want to have money to
would still be the same—stunned silence and uncomfortable
donate to causes that are important to me, such as endowed
squirming from everyone in the class, and not one single
scholarships at my alma maters, as well as leave a financial
checkbook or smart phone handed over to me for inspection.
legacy after I’m gone from this life.
The reason is simple—money is personal, even intimate. How
Maybe take a few minutes and look over your checkbook
and where we spend our money speaks volumes about who
register or smartphone banking app of your transactions over
we are and what we value—not what we “claim” to value, but
the past month. Does what you see match your values? If
what we actually value enough to put our money where our
not, perhaps some introspection is in order. Perhaps you’ve
mouth is.
allowed your peer group or even total strangers (ahem, social
Here’s a mantra that’s been going around recently on
media) to influence how you spend your money, even if these
some financial podcasts: “Don’t listen to what they say; watch
choices do not reflect who you are and what matters most
what they do.” If you really want to know what someone
to you. If this is the case, notice where you want to make
values, watch (or investigate) where and how they spend their
changes. Then, write it down and commit to it. Committing
money. Many times, what people tell others regarding money
means taking action. So, if investing money to grow wealth
does not always line up with what they actually “do” with
is one of your values and goals, you should open an
their own money. Allow me to be a bit transparent. I don’t
investment account online within the next few weeks and set
like spending money on clothes. I still wear clothes I’ve had
up auto drafts from your checking account to invest money
for years (often to my wife’s irritation). I don’t like spending
automatically. I believe the link between money and personal
money on new or expensive cars since they plummet in value
values is made clear when Jesus tells us in Matthew 6:21, “For
so quickly (my Ford F-150 truck is twelve years old). I don’t
where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” For this
like spending money on jewelry (I don’t own any except my
reason, the Bible speaks of money or wealth hundreds and
gold wedding ring). But I do like spending money
hundreds of times. So don’t just listen to what people say
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Gò0dNews for Men
Grief And Hope
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by Samuel Burger
onsidering the global turmoil that is certainly visible,
way things are supposed to be and that one day, God
one word resonates within my spirit. By biblical
will make all things new.
definition, hope means “to trust in, wait for, look
But do not forget, we grieve with hope. Hope is not
for, or desire something or someone; or to expect something
wishful thinking. It is grounded in God’s promises. Lastly,
beneficial in the future.”
here is a Scriptural hymn that serves pertinence with the
The world needs hope, which is a certain expectation of
topic at hand from the prophet Habakkuk.
good. We always have hope in this world where the presence of sin resides. It is this unique hope that gives us the drive to keep serving God in the middle of dire circumstances. Difficulty is not a rarity for any of us, but the only way to get through any difficulty is to actively hope in Christ our Lord. Many people struggle with the issue of suffering and sickness in our present world, but we must remember that Christ gives us hope. We must understand that when sin entered the world, it affected everything. It affected human relationships and our relationship with God. Theologically, we know that sin is the root cause of the negative effects that we see today. However, Christ gives us hope through His work of redemption. Christ suffered and took our shame and
“Though the fig tree may not blossom,
sin. He bore the penalty of sin so that we could have right
Nor fruit be on the vines;
standing with God. Soon, we who have been born again will
Though the labor of the olive may fail,
enter perfection to be with Christ and the host of heaven.
And the fields yield no food;
Although God heals, at other times, He calls others home to
Though the flock may be cut off from the fold,
be with Him. We should not look at this as the end. Believers
And there be no herd in the stalls—
have this future hope of living eternally with Christ.
Yet I will rejoice in the Lord,
Why do we grieve when tragedy happens? Because
I will joy in the God of my salvation.
things are not supposed to be this way. Sickness and
The Lord God is my strength;
suffering were not part of God’s original plan. We grieve
He will make my feet like deer’s feet,
because there is separation. Our grief alone should point us
And He will make me walk on my high hills.
to the hope we have in Christ. No matter what others may
To the Chief Musician. With my stringed instruments”
say, it is okay to grieve.
(Habakkuk 3:17-19).
• Grieve because it is good for your soul. • It is okay to feel pain and to feel bad when tragedy happens because it is an indicator that this is not the
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About The Author
• There is no timeline to your grief. Samuel Burger is pastor of Chestuee Worship Center, located at 1414 Athens Road, Calhoun, Tennessee 37309.
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God Chose You
e have not chosen me, but I have chosen you, and ordained you, that ye should go and bring forth fruit, and that your fruit should remain: that whatsoever ye shall ask of the Father in my name, he may give it you” (John 15:16). We stood backstage anxiously waiting for our names to be called. Ten finalists would go on to the next level of competition. My hair was curled. My cheeks were powdered. My pink dress was shining in dimmed lighting. My feet were sore from standing in heels for what seemed like ages, though I knew I had given it my all. This was my night to win. My heart began beating faster. I closed my eyes and imagined my “surprised look” when my name was called. Did I need to put my hands to my face, expressing shock? Should I wave to the crowd? Would it be better to pose with a hand on the hip instead? When the ninth name was announced, I smiled, knowing that I surely would be the 10th name called and would be taking that first step toward my finalist walk debut. After the 10th name was said, the sad, devastating news was now public—I was not chosen to continue the competition. I was disheartened, humiliated, and immediately began crying. I cried so much that the previous year’s winner pulled me close and held me as she began telling me that everything was okay, though her “okay” and my “okay” were extremely opposite perceptions. I believed a lie that God could not use a loser. Being younger, I somehow wildly concluded that God always worked with those who never failed. He needed perfection. Why would He want to be associated with those who did not “make the cut”? Not being accepted stings. It is not easy feeling unworthy. What kept my motivation going when I felt like giving up? It was the hope that God must still have a better plan for my future. He chose to place me here during this time out of all eternity so that I could fulfill a divine purpose for my life. He also, my friend, placed you here for a special purpose as well. We experience different seasons in life. Some are enjoyable. Others seem excruciating. What I can tell you,
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though, is that God is with you every step of the way. Heed His advice and stay encouraged in His Word. It says in Psalm 37:23, “The steps of a righteous man are ordered by the Lord, and he delighteth in his way.” My advice to you is to keep pressing forward. Continue putting one step in front of the other. That first pageant experience was difficult, but when I could have quit after years of losing competitions, I kept going. Eventually, I finally won a title. In that first winning moment, I finally understood what that young lady had
experienced years before. What is still so amazing to me is that God had planned my own spotlight moment which would take place after years of rejection and falling short of winning so many times. He knew that my own crown was coming; I just had to be patient. Several titles, a pageant coaching business, and a few television appearances later, I share my story for those feeling rejected who believe that God cannot use them to make a difference for the kingdom. I tell them that His plan for them will exceed their expectations. My identity is not an opinion. My identity is not tangled in a rejection. It is who He says I am. He loves you and has a purpose for your life. Know that you are loved. Know that you are going to succeed. Know that He is with you wherever you go. Live chosen today! About The Author
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by Leah Hadder
Leah Hadder is a nationally recognized pageant queen, business owner, and speaker. She resides in Cleveland, Tennessee, and enjoys attending Living Word Church. Contact Leah at www.leahhadder.org.
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Cleveland Church Directory ACNA Emmanuel Fellowship Anglican Church (ACNA) 155 Inman Street East, Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 400-3307
Apostolic
First Apostolic Church 4355 Holiday Inn Express Way Cleveland, TN 37312 (229) 343-6880
Assembly of God
Grace Assembly 1976 Westland Dr SW, Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 472-7729 Triune Assembly 301 Sunset Drive Cleveland, TN 37312
Baptist
Beacon Baptist Church 505 Corvin Rd NE, Cleveland, TN 37323 (423) 472-7056 Bellefounte Baptist Church 132 Bellfounte Rd NE, Cleveland, TN 37312 (423) 336-2312 Bethel Baptist Tabernacle 3165 Buchanan Rd SE, Cleveland, TN 37323 (423) 479-5820 Berean Baptist Church 2355 Bucks Pocket Rd SE, Old Fort, TN 37362 (423) 478-1697 Big Spring Baptist Church 1415 Hardwick St SE, Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 472-1101 Blue Springs Baptist Church 699 Blue Springs Church Rd SW, Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 472-0932 Candies Creek Church 294 Old Eureka Rd Charleston, TN 37310 (423) 479-3731 Cedar Springs Baptist Church 723 Cedar Springs Church Rd SE, Cleveland, TN 37323 (423) 479-5506 Center Point Baptist Church 1205 Lower River Rd NW Charleston, TN 37310 (423) 336-2133 Cleveland Cowboy Church 3040 Blythe Rd. Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 476-7936 Cloverleaf Baptist Church 2290 Waterlevel Highway Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 339-3617 Clingan Ridge Baptist Church 2412 Georgetown Road, NW Cleveland, TN 37312 (423) 472-3511 Church At Grace Point 2595 Old Freewill Rd NW, Cleveland, TN 37312 (423) 728-5050 Covenant Baptist Church 249 Calhoun Rd SE,
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Cleveland, TN 37323 (423) 559-2653 Dalton Pike Baptist Church 3055 Benton Pike NE, Cleveland, TN 37323 (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 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 Community Chapel Church of God 807 Blythe Ave SE Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 479-2143 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 South 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 SE 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 NE (423) 284-7573 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 Pine Hill Church of God 1484 Old Alabama Rd McDonald, TN 37353 (423) 488-0939 South Cleveland Church of God 1846 Volunteer Dr SW, Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 476-6382 Westmore Church of God 2440 Legacy Pkwy NW Cleveland, TN 37312 (423) 479-3415
Church of God of Prophecy
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The Church of God
The Church of God Jerusalem Acres 1826 Dalton Pike SE Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 472-1597
Community
Fellowship in Christ 1025 Beech Circle NW Cleveland TN 37312 (423) 314-2382
Disciples of Christ
First Christian Church 3625 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 Mount Zion UMC 7223 Germantown Rd NW Cleveland, TN 37312 Pleasant Grove UMC 3043 Pleasant Grove Church Rd SW Cleveland, TN 37311 Red Hill United Methodist Church 527 Red Hill Valley Road SE Cleveland, TN 37323 (423) 728-5413 South 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 423-472-7371 New Hope Church of the Nazarene 4514 Waterlevel Highway Cleveland, TN 37312 (423) 473-3379
Non-Denominational
Benton Pike House Of Prayer 2615 Peach Orchard Hill Rd, Cleveland, TN 37323 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 International 523 Urbane Rd. NE Cleveland, TN 37312 (423) 790-5200 Evening Light Gospel 200 20th St SE Cleveland, TN 37311 Fairhaven Ministry Center 1807 Blythe Ave. 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 The Journey Church 3191 South Lee Hwy, McDonald, TN 37353 (423) 728-4100 Living By Faith Ministries 183 1st Street NW Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 457-9072 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 The Sanctuary 1203 Smith Dr.
Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 478-2843 Tasso Christian Church 1135 Tasso Lane, Cleveland, TN 37312 (423) 479-2705 The TRIBE 1175 King Edward Avenue SE Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 380-8802 United Christian Church 2200 Peerless Rd NW, Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 479-4277 Unity Christian Ministries 2419 Georgetown Rd NW Cleveland, TN 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
Bowman Hills Adventist 300 Westview Dr NE Cleveland, TN 37312 Cleveland Fellowship Church 211 Trewhitt Drive Cleveland, TN 37323 (423) 400-7054 East Cleveland Seventh-Day 801 Howard Circle SE Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 476-9299 Ladd Springs Seventh-Day 5860 Bates Pike SE Cleveland, TN 37323 (423) 476-1889
Zion Assembly
Zion Assembly Church of God 5512 Waterlevel Hwy, Cleveland, TN 37323 (423) 476-3337
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Individualized Progressive Success Fitness Program
T
by Wayne E. Norton
he holiday season is almost over, but the reality is that the
the initial workouts will feel easy for you. Remember, the objective is
effects can and usually will remain and often shape bodies
to establish fitness, then build and improve on that fitness. Running,
and affect our futures. From the candies of October 31st to
walking, bending, and moving are the components of this basic
the chocolates of February 14th and the three big ones between in November, December, and January, holiday traditions can present challenges. As is the case with most successful ventures, developing,
conditioning plan. Drinking water is an important part of this plan and should include following the generally accepted advice to drink before, during, and following exercise sessions. Of course, when one increases water intake, one should plan on increased water output. It is suggested that you urinate after each water intake if facilities are accessible. Water in and then water out keeps the system working properly. Gentle muscle stretching should be a part of the daily preparation before each session. After getting your doctor’s clearance to begin the program, it’s important to e-a-s-e into your training. Starting slowly and progressing is the key to staying on track, enjoying success, and avoiding setbacks. Four-Month Conditioning Program Before each day’s activity, pray for the favor
implementing, and maintaining a plan is important. Here are some thoughts and ideas and a plan to improve fitness. Most people have heard that exercise is good for you. Unfortunately, many people do not follow through with all of the good advice that they have heard. Before presenting some of the various general benefits of exercise and a fitness plan, here are some words of wisdom. According to the American Heart Association, “Being physically active is important to prevent heart disease and stroke,” which are two of America’s biggest threats to long, healthy lives. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention lists the same benefit and adds, “For people with chronic diseases, physical activity can help manage these conditions and complications.” Say no to an increased risk of heart attacks, strokes, and diseases, and say yes to physical fitness. Before athletes of all ages and levels begin their training and exercising seasons, it is usually a requirement that they undergo a preseason medical examination, also known as a “physical.” You are the athlete, and you should get medical clearance to start your fitness
and protection of God and for success in improving your health and fitness. Make a verbal declaration outlining the conditioning objectives that you will achieve with this plan and with God’s anointing. First, get medical screening/approval. Gently stretch and loosen up leg muscles before each session. Daily drink 2 glasses of water first thing in the morning. Daily drink 1 large glass of water 1 hour before workout. Daily drink 1 large glass of water 10 minutes before workout. Daily drink 1 large glass of water at end of workout. Daily drink no sweetened drinks throughout the day/night. Duration: daily/weekly. 1: walk 15 minutes daily: 2 weeks; do 10 knee bends before bed. 2: walk 15 minutes briskly daily: 2 weeks; do 10 knee bends before bed. 3: walk/jog 20 minutes easy daily: 2 weeks; do 15 knee bends before bed. 4: walk/jog 20 minutes briskly daily: 2 weeks; do 20 knee bends before bed. 5: jog 20 minutes daily: 3 weeks; do 25 knee bends before bed. 6: jog/run 20-35 minutes daily: 5 weeks; do 30 knee bends before bed. *Only progress to the next level if you can handle the current level.*
training program. Inform your personal doctor that you will be starting consent to proceed. Beginning with a good plan and then adding volume and intensity will result in more strength, health, and fitness. Hopefully,
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a fitness program and that you need a screening and the doctor’s
Wayne Norton is a former collegiate track and field coach with his last 25 years at The University of Georgia 1990-2015. He is also an ordained elder assisting his pastor at his home church in Athens, GA. Him and his wife, Priscilla reside and serve the people of God in Athens, GA, where they have been since 1990.
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Tears
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by Paula Burgner e all have them: some of us just hide ours better than
others. Some of the best things in life involve tears, and some of the hardest things in life involve tears. When we get married, we sow tears of joy, or when we see a loved one getting saved, or the tears of joy when we have our first baby. Those tears are irreplaceable. Then we all sow those sad, heavy tears of heartache, like when a loved one passes away and we feel like we can’t go on, or when we lose one of our pets, such as a dog. This life will bring us joy, laughter, sadness, and tears. We just have to know
learn to trust in GOD no matter what, as He has
how to handle it and be able to push through
the blueprints for our lives.
those tears, whether they are like a forceful river running wild or a calm spring stream.
I, for one, know that is so very hard to learn and understand. I also know that my God is my
Just as every storm brings hard wind and
comfort, my shield in whom I shall trust. May
rain, we must look for the sun to come out and
we all know that the tears of life will come and
shine and dry up those wet fields. And as new
go, but God’s love will endure forever.
fresh start. We must think things through and 20 // February 2021
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life sprouts through the dirt, so shall we have a Paula Burgner is a very strong willed, outgoing, girl who loves working out, and she believes in her heart that you are capable of doing anything that you put your mind to.
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Please, Pick Me!
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by Donnie Jenkins
hen I was growing up, I was somewhat of an overly healthy child. I was what was referred too as a ‘milk’
Today, this might be considered ‘cruel’ or bullying. At the time, it was life growing up. Typically, in culture today, we are sized up by
baby. This is when the baby gets an abundance
how well we look physically by our appearance or
of milk in their early years. My grandfather,
the clothes we wear. Unfortunately, this does not
concerned I was not getting enough milk from a
fully communicate the actual person on the inside.
standard bottle, advised my mom to cut the top
Therefore, this leaves the person with the risk of
off the feeding portion in order for me to get a
being isolated. This past year could be summoned
steadier flow of milk and she did. I suppose if you
up by many as a year of isolation.
had shaken me enough, I would have produced butter instantaneously. In my elementary years, this did not play to my favor as you might suspect it would. Due to my
When it comes to God’s choosing, He does not base His selection upon what the world see’s outwardly—He looks inward. Listen to the words recorded in the book of 1 Samuel 16:7, ‘Man looks at the outward appearance, but the LORD looks at the heart.’ And remember, God has already chosen you from the beginning. So the question isn’t if He will choose you—it is about, will you choose Him. Ephesians 1:4-6 says, “Even before he made the world, God loved us and chose us in Christ to be holy and without fault in his eyes. God decided in advance to adopt us into his own family by bringing us to himself through Jesus Christ. This is what he wanted to do, and it gave him great pleasure. So we praise God for the glorious grace he has poured out on us who
‘milky’ athletic development, I would generally
belong to his dear Son.”
be one of the last to be picked for a team during ‘J.B.’ (aka Jelly Belly). I think that’s because when I stopped running, parts of me were still moving.
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recess. As a result, I ended up with the nickname Donnie Jenkins has been married to his wife Wendy, for 29 years. They have one son, Jonah, living in Murfreesboro, TN, and a rescue dog, Ms. Bonnie. Donnie serves in the Cleveland/ Chattanooga are providing care for various companies as a workplace chaplain with Corporate Chaplains of America, which is located in Wake Forest, NC.
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He Heals Our Loneliness
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by Judi Marvin
ave you ever experienced times, that you felt all
with Him. It brings love, encouragement, healing, and
alone? Even though you have family, friends, co-
especially a knowing that we will always “belong” to Him.
workers whom you know care about you?
Even when we forget Him days on end, He never forgets
What about when you are in a room, or a church filled
with people? Surely, then you don’t feel alone? Yet, even
us. He’s always there, waiting for us to return to Him. If you do not know Jesus Christ as your personal
then, an emptiness overwhelms you. Everyone has had
Savior and Friend. I encourage you to call upon Him now.
times when they thought no one really valued them; or
Repent of your sins, give yourself to Him. It will be the
they felt lost and alone.
most important decision you will ever make in your life.
I, myself, have had times throughout my life that I felt all alone. It was at those times I thanked God for my salvation, my assurance that I am never really alone. Matthew 28:20, “… And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.” 1 Samuel 12:22, “For the LORD will not forsake his people, for his great name’s sake, because it has pleased the LORD to make you a people for himself.” Even as a Christian, I have to keep myself grounded in constant prayer, and in the reading of God’s Word. It is in times of loneliness, that I can quickly spiral downward into self-pity or depression, if not for the prodding of His sweet Holy Spirit drawing me
Monetary possessions, jobs, relationships, …none of which
back to Himself.
matter if you don’t have a saving faith in Jesus Christ.
His written Word, is powerful and often we forget,
Romans 10:9-10, “If you declare with your mouth,
“living.” Each time we read a passage, we learn something
"Jesus is LORD," and believe in your heart that God raised
new, deep and rich. It is also our protection from the
him from the dead, you will be saved. For it is with your
world, the flesh, and the devil.
heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your
Hebrews 4:12, “For the Word of God is living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword,
mouth that you profess your faith and are saved.” Call upon Him now, not only will He heal your
piercing even to the division of soul and spirit, and of
loneliness, but He will guide you into all truth, and His
joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and
great love will fill you and satisfy all your longings.
intents of the heart.” sharing of our thoughts, hurts, desires. Both prayer and the reading of His Word, keeps us in constant communion
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Prayer is our verbal communication with the Lord; a Judi Marvin is currently employed as a ministry assistant at East Athens Baptist Church in Athens, TN. She is an amateur cartoonist, and enjoys writing. She is a native of Michigan, and has also lived in Florida. At present, she and her husband, Tom, and son, Chase, call Riceville, TN, their home.
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Your Prayers Don’t Need Editing
I
by David Thompson
’m always editing. My life is a constant search for
the right order, stick that punctuation back in, and untwist
mistakes. I even edit when I’m not on the job: in the
what’s written so the author’s true meaning can clearly
grocery store, at a restaurant, or watching TV. I can’t turn
come across.
it off! But just fixing mistakes isn’t the point of what I do. My goal as the GoodNews editor is simple. I want to
But your prayers don’t need editing. God sees exactly what you mean and what is in your
make it as easy as possible for you, the reader, to understand
heart when you speak to Him. Why? Because He’s God.
the intent and message of each article. I do that by following a
He created you, He knows everything about you, and He
style guide. A style guide standardizes the rules of grammar,
can decipher our “groanings which cannot be uttered” more clearly than any mere mortal. You don’t have to worry about speaking eloquently or using correct grammar when you pray. God already understands you perfectly, style guide or no style guide, and He will always respond to your call for help. “He shall call upon me, and I will answer him: I will be with him in trouble; I will deliver him, and honour him” (Psalm 91:15). When Eli saw Hannah praying silently in 1 Samuel 1, he thought she was drunk. But God didn’t need anyone to translate Hannah’s message; He heard her cry and answered. When David wrote Psalm 51 after laying with Bathsheba, God didn’t need his heavenly editor to explain
punctuation, and writing, which helps everybody stay on the
to Him what David meant by his heartbreaking words of
same page (pun unintended). Everyone might read an article
repentance. And when the publican in Jesus’ parable smote
a little differently, but that’s fine as long as we all agree on the
his breast and cried, “God be merciful to me a sinner” (Luke
same set of rules. That helps you focus on content without
18:13), it didn’t matter that there was no one around to put
having to worry about clarity.
the commas and colons in their place. Because your prayers
The reason I even have a job at all is because we don’t know a person’s intent without their words, and words can
don’t need editing. There’s nothing inherently wrong with trying to write or speak correctly. I think it’s good to strive for excellence
mistakes. We can leave out a crucial bit of punctuation that
in writing, if I do say so myself. But God would rather you
changes the whole meaning of a sentence. For instance,
come before His presence in humility and honesty than
“Let’s eat, Grandma!” is vastly different from, “Let’s eat
waste your time writing, preparing, and rehearsing a perfect
Grandma!” Cannibalism is just one comma away. Even
prayer. He already knows what’s in your heart, so open
when we talk, what we say can be vastly different from what
your mouth and let it out. He’ll understand you. Because
we mean, and others can take our words and twist them in
your prayers don’t need editing.
a way we never intended. My job is to put words back in
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be misspelled or written in the wrong order. We can make
David Thompson is the editor of GoodNews Christian Magazine. He and his wife, Emily, live in Rome, Georgia.
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Counting Blessings
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by David West
ounting your blessings is tricky business. While
After grieving for my deceased computer, the next
it seems easy to make a list and assign numbers,
day, I decided to do yard work. It would be me and the
to find our blessings, we must understand the
lawn mower, which is usually a good time to reflect and
value of things in our lives. I have heard it said that every
think. Not this time. My old but-reliable lawn mower was
day is a gift. You never know what will happen until you
neither on that day. Now IT was dead. This week was
open the package and discover what is inside. After many
beginning to take on a rotten look and a sour smell. I had
orbits around the Sun, I have discovered that is true.
a dead computer and a seriously broken lawn mower, and nothing in my bag of tricks was making a positive difference. I had a sneaky feeling this week was not going to get much better. But then again, I thought, it couldn’t get much worse, could it? Of course it could! The next day, I drove to get a load of hay. Amazingly, when I returned and parked, a strange noise crept out of the hood, and I discovered ANOTHER mechanical failure had come to visit. My truck suddenly lost all ability to steer. It was going nowhere, but at least it was in its parking space. So as this monumental week came to a close, I was the proud owner of a dead laptop, an immovable lawn mower, and an unsteerable truck.
Recent events reminded me of the unpredictability of life
This was the week when everything went “Kaplooey” and
and the importance of an attitude of gratitude.
my week fell apart.
The day began with the normal pace of morning
If you have ever had a “Kaplooey” week, then you
coffee and conversation, but it wasn’t long before
probably understand the frustrations I had. Anger about
everything changed. Something was wrong with my
what had broken, fear over what might be next, and
laptop. This electronic, one-eyed mystery machine held
aggravation in general began to fill my mind and heart.
my pictures, stories, plans, and emails. I couldn’t manage
Then, the fog lifted and I began to count my blessings.
without it, but here it was, not obeying my commands.
I have a wonderful and loving wife, two amazing sons,
Bam! It was dead, and I was stranded. In that moment,
good health, a home, food, friends, family, and many
my lack of backup files (I know, don’t remind me) moved
other blessings. Soon, it became my thankful week. Now I
my day into the “not good” category. Little did I know
can say I am glad everything went “Kaplooey” because it
that this was the beginning of my “Kaplooey” week.
reminded me to count my blessings. Thank you, Lord, for my “Kaplooey” week.
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by Mitzi Limburg
ust recently, my husband and I celebrated our 40th
faithfulness. According to one source I read, the word
anniversary by spending a weekend in the mountains,
“remember” is used around 1500 times in Scripture!
one of our favorite places. While driving around the
That beautiful fall weekend, we remembered all God
area where we honeymooned, we saw hotels, restaurants,
has done in our lives. Our story is really a story of His
stores that we have visited over the years, and even the
kindness, faithfulness, and love. He has protected us,
car wash where we washed the post-wedding paint off of
healed us, comforted us, taught us, and given us too many
our 1977 Toyota Corolla! Both of us had reminiscing on
blessings to count! The Lord has had to teach these two
our minds! I had made a playlist of songs for us, and my
stubborn people some hard lessons, too, but we have felt
husband had put together a video with photos from our life
incredibly loved through it all! Even as we reminisced about
together! It was fun and a bit emotional as we talked about
those difficult times, we can see where we are now and what God has allowed us to be part of together. He truly has a plan when He joins a man and woman in marriage. Years ago, a marriage event speaker suggested reminding yourself of what attracted you to your spouse: was it her smile, his kindness, her laugh, his eyes? What did you enjoy doing together when you were dating? Has that changed over the years? Are there special events, activities, or places? I know you might not have 40 years of memories to walk through, but if you’re married, you have made memories! I encourage you to look back, even if some of the memories are painful, because you will see
all the places we have been together, from Nicaragua to
where God was working when you look closely! Relive that
Nashville, and all we have experienced: three children, six
wedding day, the births of your kids, your friendships, your
moves, four churches, career changes, losses of loved ones,
adventures! See your husband/wife through those eyes again,
and financial hardships.
and thank the Lord for the gift of your marriage!
So many times in the Bible, God’s chosen people
Here’s a quote I heard on a TV show: “Close your eyes
are encouraged to “Remember what the Lord has done,
and remember all the good.” I think that’s pretty good
remember His covenant, His commitment, His love, His
advice. Happy remembering!
the Lord to remember His promises to him! In the New Testament, believers are encouraged to remember God’s
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About The Author
kindness, His miracles…” David in the Psalms also asks Mitzi Limburg has been married for 40 years and has three adult children, one daughter-in-law, one future daughter-in-law, and one dog! She works from home as a transcriptionist and she loves coffee, chocolate, fuzzy blankets, and good books, preferably all at the same time.
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y grandpa was, to say the least, a unique man.
on the farm. Even bridled and in front of the plow, he just
He had no formal education. He could not read,
stood there. He was great at pulling a wagon that took your
write, or do math. However, he was considered
grandma to church, but would not move a muscle with
intelligent among men. His insights were extraordinary.
the plow. So your grandma, a Bible-reading woman, said,
Once, I wanted to buy a new car. Of course, I would have to
‘Psalm 81:12: “So I gave them up unto their own hearts’ lust:
finance it. After looking at several, I told my grandpa which
and they walked in their own counsels.”’” He said, “I did
car I had selected to buy. He said, “Wait ’til Saturday. I want
the only thing possible. I chose not to be like the mule but
to show you something before you buy.”
rather had an understanding of the nature of him. I gave this
I waited. I could not think what he could show me. I had completed high school and was in college. What could he possibly show me about a new car? I had read everything about them. He could not even read. Then Saturday came. My grandpa insisted we first visit a used car lot that had several older models of the car I wanted. We walked the lot. Some of those cars really looked bad and drove worse. My grandpa said, “Son, in a few years, after you pay off your car, it will look and drive as these do. See what you will have in five years.” The new had worn off those for sure. I looked amazed at his wisdom. He then took me to another lot where all their used cars shone and looked great. They even drove better than the first lot. My grandpa said, “No man can see the future, but here, you can see what your future car will look like
young mule to your grandma for her church-going, and I
when it’s paid for.” I chose a used car.
sought out an older, well-trained mule to do the farm work.
Ecclesiastes 8:7: “For he knoweth not that which shall be: for who can tell him when it shall be?” Mathew 24:36: “But of that day and hour knoweth no man, no, not the angels of heaven, but my Father only.” The future is unknown. I was so amazed at how my
Without hesitation, the older mule always worked sunup to sundown and never once challenged the gentle tugging of my reins.” The lesson I learned was that new is not always better. What appears bright and shiny today, with time, often
grandpa would know this, since he could not read. I asked
tarnishes and loses its ability to perform. One cannot see
him how he knew. He smiled and said, “Your grandma
the future. However, if one looks at the past, studies it, and
read the Bible to me.” He then quoted a Scripture, Psalm
trusts it, then one might learn the true value of things and
32:9: “Be ye not as the horse, or as the mule, which have no
determine if the thing sought after is worthwhile.
understanding: whose mouth must be held in with bit and bridle, lest they come near unto thee.” He said, “I once bought a young mule. I thought I could train him to work. They are stubborn by nature, but this one would do nothing. He had no understanding of his job
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hat a pleasant morning! My tea is tasty. The
and there is no more abortion, sex trafficking, bullying, or
birds are singing and enjoying the feeders.
euthanasia, a time when all life is as sacred to mankind as
Flowers are blooming. Thunder is rolling.
God created it to be. I ache for peace.
The neighborhood cat is bathing under the truck. There’s
Genesis 1:28: “And God blessed them and said to them,
peaceful rain falling on the roof. The grass is shiny, and I
‘Be fruitful, multiply, and fill the earth, and subjugate it; and
think I almost see it growing. We just mowed yesterday!
rule over the fish of the sea, the birds of the air, and every
That mockingbird on the post is so loud. When will he stop
living thing that moves upon the earth.’”
to breathe? The lightning is getting worse. Look at those
God’s crowning creation that They (Father, Son, and Holy Spirit) made in Their image was given a huge responsibility: to subjugate the earth. The Amplified Bible states that subjugate does not mean to destroy but to “act as managers who have authority to run everything as God planned.” This command was given before sin entered the world. God had a job for His male and female to fulfill: manage the world as He planned. Sin definitely complicated that command, but it did not erase it. God still gives us the responsibility to manage His creation as He planned. While battling the weeds, keeping mice out of houses and squirrels out of cars, loving on our animals, and working for, preparing,
weeds! The ants are attacking the hummingbird feeder.
and eating good food, may we never forget how sacred life
Another mouse has been left on my sidewalk. The dogs are
is to God: all life. He cares for the sparrows and the lilies. But
barking. This rain feels too chilly! Is that a gnat in my tea?
He gave His life for people.
My pleasant morning turns quickly into a complaint
In turning my complaint session into worship time,
session. As my porch time began, it was a joy to read how
I am choosing to act upon this verse: “Whoever claims to
God spoke everything into existence just as He wanted. I
abide in Him must walk as Jesus walked” (1 John 2:6). How
cannot begin to fathom how beautiful the world must have
did Jesus walk? He loved what God loves. He cares about
been: and peaceful. I long for peaceful, for a time when
the sparrows, the lilies, and most of all, people. There’s a
weeds do not overtake flowers, when felines can live in
hummingbird at the ant-ridden feeder. Praise God! His
harmony with mice and birds, a time when dogs no longer
creation is magnificent—and sacred.
I crave a time when animals are not mistreated. I yearn for a time when Christians are no longer persecuted and killed
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chase cats and I no longer fear rodents entering my house. Danette Reeves teaches a Ladies’ Discipleship class and is the Ladies Fellowship Director at First Baptist Church, Calhoun, Tennessee, as well as being active in the church music ministry. She lives in Cleveland, Tennessee, with her husband, Charlie, and is a mom to three grown children and Oma to four grandchildren.
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That’s My Boy
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by Charles Finney
everal years ago, at the age of 12, I played Little League
many years. As I had parked the car and she had gone in
Baseball. It was a fun time. I made the team and played
first, she was trying to prepare herself to tell me that dad
third base. During one of my games, the umpire was
might not remember me. As I walked down a long corridor
not able to make the game. The visiting team suggested that
to his room, my wife remarked, “Do you know who that
of all people to be behind the plate and to call those balls and
is coming there?” My dad, in a strong voice filled with joy,
strikes, it should be my father. The games progressed well
simply said, “That’s my boy!” He had not forgotten, nor did
until my time to bat. The first pitch was over my head, and
he ever forget, me.
what did I hear? “STRIKE ONE!” With a confused glance, I looked at my father. Then came the second pitch, which was so far outside the plate, I believe it was in another ZIP code. Again, what did I hear? “STRIKE TWO!” This time, I gave a definite stare at my father, and I could hear my mother yelling from the stands, “PUT YOUR GLASSES ON!” Well, here it came: the final pitch to me. Not high, not outside, but it literally rolled across the plate. It hit the dirt about two feet in front of home plate and rolled across. You guessed it. In a loud, distinct voice, my dad said, “STRIKE THREE!” I just laid my bat down. I said nothing. Since I had made the third out, I walked to my third base position and played the rest of the game. After the game, I heard the coaches question my dad
Mark 1:9-11: “And it came to pass in those days, that
about his calls to me while the rest of his calls were so fair.
Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee, and was baptized
He spoke in words that I would never forget. He said, “I
of John in Jordan. And straightway coming up out of the
showed no favoritism toward him, rather adversity, and he
water, he saw the heavens opened, and the Spirit like a dove
stood after each call and chose to continue without words or
descending upon him: And there came a voice from heaven,
giving up. He played with character. Instead of taking it as a
saying, Thou art my beloved Son, in whom I am well
defeat, he rather chose to encourage his team. I think that’s
pleased.” In other words, “That’s my boy.”
why they won.” As he walked away, his last words were, “I did it ’cause, you see, ‘That’s my boy.’” Years later, as he was in a nursing home for physical
My earthly dad gave me his greatest gift as he was near his final days when he proudly said, “That’s my boy!” Philippians 3:14: “I press toward the mark for the prize of
therapy, approaching his 95th birthday, my wife and I
the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.” Through adversity,
visited him often. His memory would sometimes fade.
troubles, and trials, I strive to keep a moral character,
Once, my wife approached him and he asked her, “Do I
encouraging others, proclaiming Christ, knowing the victory
know you? You look familiar, but I can’t place you.” This
is mine. My greatest desire is to hear my Father in Heaven
made my wife sad, as they had known each other for many,
proclaim proudly and boldly, “That’s my boy.”
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Curried Parsley Chicken
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by Deana Thompson
ver the past few days, God has been bringing the prophet Hosea across my path again and again. Hosea’s life was to be a picture of how God loved
Israel. Hosea was told by God to marry a prostitute; but after he
Ingredients
married Gomer and had three children by her, she left him and
• ¾ pkg. saltine crackers, finely crushed
returned to her life of prostitution. So what was God’s response?
• 2 Tbsp. dried parsley
He told Hosea to once again get his wife and bring her home; and there, Hosea pledged his love for her (3:3). Throughout the Old Testament, God would save the Israelites from enemy nations, bless them, and provide for them; but soon, they would return to the idols of those nations—idols which hadn’t been able to save that nation from their God’s destruction! And God’s response was to once again gather the nation of Israel under His wings, bless them, and provide for them.
• 1 Tbsp. curry powder • 1 tsp. onion salt • ¼ tsp. pepper • ½ c. butter, melted • 1½ lb. chicken breasts (skinned, boned, and cut into strips)
In Hosea 14, we hear God’s heart cry as Hosea pens, “O Israel! Return to the Lord your God! You have stumbled because of your iniquity. Take words with you and return to the Lord” (v. 1-2). Hosea proclaims that neither nations nor idols can save them; only God can. And then God affirms all the good He is just waiting to pour out on them if they would just return. I hear God saying that to us: “Return to Me! I am just waiting to heal your backsliding, to love you freely, and to bless you immensely!” (14:4). All it takes is for us to begin moving toward Him with words of confession on our lips. And God, in His mercy (14:3), will do the rest.
Instructions 1. Preheat the oven at 375 Degrees Fahrenheit. 2. In a shallow medium bowl, combine the crackers, parsley, curry powder, onion salt, and pepper. Set aside. 3. Pour the melted butter in another shallow bowl. 4. Rinse the chicken and pat it dry. Dip a chicken strip in the melted butter, then roll it in the coating mixture, spooning the mixture over it. 5. Arrange the chicken pieces in a greased 9x13 baking dish so the pieces do not touch. Drizzle any remaining butter on top. 6. Bake for 25 minutes or until tender and no longer pink. NOTE: You can bake this at 350 for 35-40 minutes if you desire to bake it with another dish that cooks at this temperature.
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The Perfect Love Story
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by Dorothy Teague
verybody wants that perfect love story, the “knight
aligns the events of your life to create the best outcomes.
in shining armor” kind of story. For lonely hearts,
“For I know the plans I have for you, plans to prosper
both young and old, especially around Valentine’s
you and not to harm you; plans to give you a future and a
Day, the loneliness and depression become worse. We
hope” (Jeremiah 29:11). Being a singer, this is my favorite
wonder why that special someone hasn’t shown up yet
part: “He rejoices over you with singing.” The lover of
and if there’s something wrong with us. God’s timing is
my soul sings love songs to me!
everything! His plans for us are so much better than we
One morning, when my children were young, I had
could ever dream up! But the waiting is so hard when
the day off, and my two sons were also off from school.
you look around and see everyone else in love or getting
I had turned off the alarm on my clock radio so that it wouldn’t wake us. I was in the best sleep I’d had in a good while. Then, I heard singing, kind of in the background. It was the most beautiful singing I’d ever heard. I felt so much peace. My conscious mind slowly fought its way to the surface. I thought, “That radio alarm has come on after I turned it off last night!” Now I was awake, so I slowly opened my eyes and reached over to turn the radio back off so that my sons across the hall wouldn’t wake up. When I tried to turn it off, I realized it WAS off! It was not playing! I just had to ask out loud, “Lord, was that you and the angels
married. In the meantime, this verse speaks volumes
singing songs to me?” I found this gem of a verse later
about the one who truly loves us better than anyone
on, and it made perfect sense to me.
could. “He will rejoice over you with gladness; He will
God knows what’s best for us in each season of our
quiet you with His love; He will rejoice over you with
lives. “He works all things for our good…” (Romans
singing” (Zephaniah 3:17). Talk about a love story!
8:28). When we are in the waiting room of life, hoping
I love to find nuggets of knowledge in the Word like
and praying for love or other miracles, don’t give up!
this that are so encouraging in times of desperation. God
God loves us and wants to give us good things. It just
loves us so much He rejoices over every good thing we
might not be the right time, but God’s timing is always
accomplish in His name. He knows when we are sad or
right on time!
you have a really good day, it’s because of Him. He
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mad and quiets our spirits with signs of His love. When
Dorothy Teague is a Tennessee native, who resides in McMinn County with her husband, Lewis, on their farm. After completing 31.5 years as a teacher in the Bradley County School System, she is active in her church at Eastanallee Baptist Church where she is a member of the choir and praise team.
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Change Doesn’t Have To Be Scary by Kaeli Standridge
I
’m terrified of change. It’s not that I dislike it—a
There is nothing He hasn’t seen, there is no road
lot of good things come with change—but change
He hasn’t traveled, and there is no door He’ll lock me
also comes with one of my biggest fears: fear of
behind. So I can be terrified of change all I want, or I
the unknown. I’m constantly worried about what my
can trust that change is part of God’s plan: that He is
week will look like, my year, the rest of my life. Being
guiding me through the storm in hopes that I grow
in the middle of a pandemic, every day of my life is
closer to Him, for my relationship with God is the
different. Some days, my school is online. Some weeks
most important one. I must put my trust, my faith,
I don’t get to see my friends. I’m missing out on so many things I love, and I fear this world will become our new normal. It’s scary when my schedule has to change by forces beyond my control. It’s scary when I don’t know what’s going to come next in my life. It’s scary to look at the world one day and see a completely different world than the one I saw the day before. Everything is out of my hands, beyond my grasp, and I hate it. The one thing that doesn’t change? Knowing that God is my King. God is my comfort. God is my healer. God is my hope. God is my peace. God is my security. God is faithful.
in knowing that God’s taking care of me. My life is
God is powerful. God is loving. God is my Father.
in His hands, just as it has been from the beginning.
When the world is stressful and constantly
Just because I don’t always understand doesn’t mean
changing, I have to remind myself that the oceans
I’m on the wrong path: it just means I’m looking for
could flood, the earth could crumble to dust, but as
answers in the wrong places. No matter what life
long as God is my rock, as long as I turn to nothing
throws at me, it isn’t a surprise to God.
but Him, I am safe. One of my favorite verses right now says, “Have
On days when my itinerary is gone, I feel myself losing control, and my anxious thoughts are trying to
I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous.
take over, I must remind myself that I’m never the one
Do not be afraid, do not be discouraged, for the
in control. God is, and I don’t want to live by any other
Lord your God will be with you wherever you go”
plan than His plan for me. So I’ll throw my schedule
(Joshua 1:9).
aside, breathe Him in, and find comfort in knowing that my God is good, and with Him, I am safe.
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Gò0dNews for Couples
Loving Unconditionally
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by Carl Corser
xpressions of married couples’ commitment to their
home. Wow, what a tall order to fill. Showing expressions of
love relationship at home are often shared publicly
love at home when you really know each other inside and
in written forms on wall decor, pillows, plaques, and
out isn’t always an easy task, but doesn’t God do it?
other items. Watch their behavior as they purchase these
How is the atmosphere in your home? Is God’s love
items in the market. Some of them are as follows:
present? Isn’t it a blessing to come home to a spouse who is
“I’ll love you ’til the cows come home.”
filled with love for you? Doesn’t love cover a multitude of
“I loved you then, I love you still, Always have, Always will.”
sins and imperfections? Isn’t the ability to love a privilege
“Love you to the moon and back.”
granted to us by God through His great love? Isn’t God
What’s important about these expressions of love? Why do couples display them in their homes? How do they add to the atmosphere of their homes? Putting these love expression items in our homes is a method of expressing our love to each other. Is there a better location for love expressions to occur? It’s nice to know that you can go home when you can’t go anywhere else. Just think, it’s at home where you’ll find the pillows, etc. At home, you see your spouse’s messy hair as you struggle to say, “Good morning; I love you,” before the morning coffee effects have taken place. Home is where real love lives. It’s at home where sickness reveals our weaknesses, “I’m sorry” is difficult to utter, and you experience moments of being vulnerable in your
love? If love is missing at home, how miserable can we be at
spouse’s presence. This is why a deep, loving commitment
home? Isn’t God’s love missing too?
is essential for your marriage’s success. True love is a commitment to love completely, continuously, and consistently, regardless of the
This article’s content is quite familiar to all of society. Let this be a godly reminder of the need to recommit to loving each other unconditionally as Christ would love.
imperfections or weaknesses that appear at home. It’s
Bless your Valentine with a new commitment to loving
to love securely despite shortcomings and contempt of
them. I’m sure that if we would be honest with ourselves, each
familiarity. It’s to love as a friend, as comrades in a battle,
couple has plenty of room for improvement in our marriage
as yourself, preferring each other. It’s to love until you two
relationships at home. Home, home, home: isn’t that where
become as one and then never quit loving. To love each
our hearts are? May God continue to bless your marriage
other is a commitment that should never end. To love is to
union with the warmth of His gracious love at home. Don’t
accept each other as you are and where you are in life. To
forget the value of love expressions in your home.
love should always be influenced by God’s love within the
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love is much easier when you know that you are loved. To Carl Corser is an ordained bishop, author of Living Past Sunday Devotions, serves as Peach State Tractor Club chaplain, and owner of Corser Enterprises.
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Please And Thank You:
Someone Might Be Listening
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by Jack Borders
uring my freshman year of high school, I
making rude remarks to? It caught my attention that
remember how well I liked the cafeteria
she responded with a smile.
food. I loved the fact that I had the choice of
I thought to myself, “Why can’t I do that?” It takes
different meats and vegetables, as well as salads, cakes,
no more effort to be polite than to be rude, so I thought
and pies. It was fun to change it up each day.
I would give it a try. I soon discovered that it gave
Thinking back, I remember as I went through the cafeteria line how stupid and immature my friends
me a great deal of pleasure to see these women smile when I would say please and thank you. I soon found myself smiling back at them. These ladies had never done anything to deserve the rude and disrespectful behavior from me. They were simply doing the job they were hired to do in an effort to earn an honest income to provide for their families. The work was not easy, yet they returned day after day and served us faithfully. I have tried (not always successfully) to practice saying please and thank you to those who serve others. Cashiers, nurses, auto mechanics, you name
and I were by insulting the workers with rude and
it: they are all just doing their jobs by serving others.
insensitive remarks, showing no respect to these ladies
Sometimes such a small act of kindness is all it takes to
who were working as hard and as fast as they could
brighten the day of someone who may be struggling.
to serve us in a timely manner. I cringe just thinking about my behavior. Things began to change when I was standing in line one day and heard Jerry say to the cafeteria lady, “Chicken, please, and potatoes, please. Thank
And to think, it all goes back to standing behind Jerry in the lunch line more than 40 years ago. Thank you, Jerry, for your words and actions. We never know the impact of our words or who might be listening. Sometimes the impact is life-changing.
lady behind the counter. The same person I had been
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you.” What did he say? Please and thank you to the Jack Borders is a husband, father, grandfather, and caregiver living in Cleveland, Tennessee.
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