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Entries from April 2008

From the Publisher

April 27th, 2008 · 1 Comment

By Gail Lester
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I’ve been thinking about connections…
The dictionary defines connection as a meeting point or link.
How did Lane and I ever connect with The Good Life?

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Loving the Lord with Our Bodies?

April 26th, 2008 · No Comments

By Jonathan Tolbert
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Would you consider lifestyle choices such as exercise, eating nutritious foods, drinking lots of water, and getting good rest and sleep an act of worship?  Lately, that has been my conviction.  The Bible teaches us to “Love the Lord your God [...]

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Morning with Beverly: His Good Works

April 25th, 2008 · No Comments

By Beverly Chandler
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Mr. Bill tried to tell me!  For years I heard him describe how snorkeling revealed hidden beauties.  I couldn’t imagine myself in that breathing apparatus, sounding like Darth Vader. Finally, several years ago I snorkeled with Mr. Bill off the Mayan [...]

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A Night of Fine Arts at Barnes Academy

April 25th, 2008 · No Comments

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Barnes Academy, a K–12 Christian school in Hartwell, hosted its third annual “Night of Fine Arts” April 3. The students presented a wide range of artistic creation and performance:  painting, woodworking, sewing, cross stitching, photography, monochromatic drawing, charcoal drawings, acrylic paintings, ceramics, jewelry [...]

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Emmanuel College SIFE Team Meets with Governor Perdue

April 25th, 2008 · No Comments

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Emmanuel College recently sent its SIFE team to Atlanta where they had a meeting with Governor Sonny Perdue. Pictured above with Governor Perdue (center) and team sponsor Dr. Ed Weldon (right) are team members Bettina Israel, Opal Williams, Tameka Redd, John Leviner, Luis [...]

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Amputating Your Azaleas

April 25th, 2008 · No Comments

By Carl Varnadoe
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“Have loppers, will prune” is often the thought in many people’s heads as we approach spring. This is fine for some plants in the landscape, while it is a major “oops” for others. Azaleas are the perfect example. Prune them before [...]

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The Helping Hands of Habitat for Humanity

April 25th, 2008 · No Comments

by Lane Lester
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Another family now has a home in North Georgia, thanks to the gifts and hard work of many people. Habitat for Humanity is a nonprofit, ecumenical Christian housing ministry, and the Madison County chapter has purchased a 10-acre tract in Comer [...]

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I’ve Heard of Email, but What’s an Ebook?

April 23rd, 2008 · No Comments

by Lane Lester
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The short answer is an ebook is like a book in the same way that email is like mail. They all four have words (and sometimes pictures). The primary difference is the way they’re published: mail and books are on paper; [...]

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