GO M.A.D.

 Go MAD 

      The emotion of being mad takes effect on a person when they feel they have been mistreated or have been offended.  But today we want to look at the word mad in order to focus on what can be done. 

       Many times in our world we find that we cannot depend on things to get better because time passed.  It takes energy for things to change and this happens when someone uses their ability to Make A Difference.  Making a difference takes more than just good thoughts and intentions, it takes actions that move forward towards a goal.  

       Making a difference will not happen because someone points out a problem.  Making a difference happens when a person notices a problem, evaluates the issue and then commits to use their abilities, resources and connections to bring about a change in the life of another.   

       John Randolph said, “The richer, the wiser, the more powerful a man is, the greater is the obligation upon him to employ his gifts in the lessening of the sum of human misery.”   

   

      Is it within you today?  The ability to commit to a task to make life better for someone who needs help.  How can you employ your special powers to lessen the sum of human misery?

 

“He who refreshes others will himself be refreshed.”  Prov. 11:25    

      This is not double talk here.  Use of your own giftedness to its full potential offers the person using the gift causes maximum fulfillment and minimum frustration.  

 

May God bless you to know His presence, peace and safety as you seek to extend the healing ministry of Jesus Christ to our world.  May there be a fusillade of grace, by way of direction, connecting, compassion that grant you success in your efforts to offer support and hope to patients and their families in the future….  Amen 

       We Look forward to seeing you at the Annual Care Giver Retreat! 

     Out of this World Meet and Greet! 

   

    June 3rd Dunaway Gardens, Newnan, Ga 

      Dunaway Gardens, is a well-manicured garden tucked in the corner of Newnan, Ga.   You will be surrounded by nature and have time to take for reconnecting with your mind and body and spirit. 

Dunaway Gardens is locates at  3218 Roscoe Rd., Newnan, Ga. 30263

Directions to Dunaway Gardens       

*From I-85 take exit 47 Bullsboro Dr. (Hwy 34) in Newnan.

*Drive toward Newnan about ¼ mi, make right on 34 by pass.

*Continue on 34 by-pass (3mi.) to Hwy 70 (Roscoe Rd). make right & Drive apprx. 5. 5 miles. 

*Dunaway Gardens will be on the Left. 

   We hope to see You there!

The IMAGE we offer

 

The Image we offer

 

^NKJ 2 Corinthians 3:18 But we all, with unveiled face, beholding as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from glory to glory, just as by the Spirit of the Lord.

            I have noticed along with this new way of communicating in meetings on the computer screen, that we have to deal with how we look in a new way. 

    I have been in some meetings where the person on the other end does not want anyone to see them due to their hairstyle or the fact that they do not have on makeup.  I wonder with this way of thinking, do we consider our image as that of the image of God upon us. 

Our opening verse offers an amazing idea that we are being transformed into the image of the Son of God.  Before Paul mentions the fact that we are bearing and becoming more like Christ he offers that we are also being freed by the power of the Holy Ghost.  This freedom being effected by God, the Holy Ghost and is happening on the inside, shaping our inner person to be more like God. 

Think of your relationship with God today…

Describe a point of your relationship with God that helps you to know that you are His child, a skill you have noticed or behavioral type that has come over you, or even a sense of His presence that you have been aware of like the fruit of the Spirit when you did not even know it was happening but realized after a situation that happened….

God, The Holy Ghost is shaping you into the image of Jesus Christ as you walk with him daily.  Notice other places in your life that The Holy Ghost could shape and change you because He is successfully working on your being to shape you into the express image of Christ.  God works on his children in many ways and this is one of them.       

      Look at what that familiar passage in James 1 says:

James 1(ESV)

²³ For if anyone is a hearer of the word and not a doer, he is like a man who looks intently at his natural face in a mirror. ²⁴ For he looks at himself and goes away and at once forgets what he was like. ²⁵ But the one who looks into the perfect law, the law of liberty, and perseveres, being no hearer who forgets but a doer who acts, he will be blessed in his doing.

            James is informing us that we are changed by looking into the divine mirror of the Lord which is the scripture. In the Word we learn, practice, and change more and more into the likeness of Christ as we continue to depend upon the powerful Word of God to guide, confront, comfort and complete our training in our personal Christian experience.  But he also says that we have the responsibility of putting into practice what scripture teaches in order for the special purposes of God to become a reality in our lives.

          The Bible is a powerful mirror helping us to see ourselves and giving us some context for our relationship with God.  God shapes and molds us each day, even on the dull days when nothing seems to happen.  He molds us into the amazing image of Christ little by little.  Remember that God is the One and Only Creator who made the World as we know it with no material. Why would He not be able to shape and mold His children into an image of His choosing pleasing those you know well. 

          Looking into the mirror of God’s Word makes changes in us for advancement of His glory and our good.  Look into the mirror of God's Word today. 

Chaplain Horace Cutter

 

Care Givers are Superheroes 

Melissa Roberts, counselor and life coach

Caregivers are Superheroes in their own right. 

Sometimes when you are in the midst of caring or catering to others you tend to loose sight of your needs. 

    I am Marvel comic lover of the superhero. I think it's amazing when you think about it. They start out being average, normal individuals who really at first don't want to step into that role but something happens and they feel almost compelled to. Their superpower is then identified because they have been forced in some cases to have to step in and be that one to respond immediately.                    

    Take for instance one of my favorite superheroes one that everyone would know, Superman - who is not from this world, but was sent to earth because his home - Krypton was being destroyed and his parents wanted him to be saved. He finds himself in this place, doesn't really know that the parents that raised him are his adoptive parents and that he is not like everyone else, not of this world. Not until he figures it out and then he has a choice to make. 

       Will I use these powers for good or for evil? Caregivers make this choice also and decide how to tell their story, their superpower...

               You use your superpower for the care of others.  Take time to refresh your spirit and renew your heart.  Come to the ACGR 2021. 

        ACGR 2021

        June 3rd at 9am

        Dunaway Gardens, Newnan, Ga

        Call chaplain Cutter for info 678-763-1871

How do you Retreat?

How do you Retreat? 

        You may be planning to come to the ACGR 2021 and are ready to retreat.  But you may be asking yourself, "How do I prepare for the retreat?" 

       Retreating is not a vacation.  Vacations vary from doing absolutely nothing to going about so much that you need rest afterwards.  But a retreat is much different.  It is a time set aside to renew your heart, refresh your spirit and regroup or evaluate your own life, some of what you may counsel your care receiver to do.  

        Well, here are some important things to remember as you get ready to reflect, refresh and renew so that you can recreate your mind towards the important task that you do each day. 

       This year's event theme is 'The Our of this World, Meet and Greet'

        You may want to dress up in something that shows you as out of this world like a superhero or an alien or angel.  You may have a better idea of a costume that shows that caregivers are Out of this World.   

           You may already know that we will be meeting this year at Dunaway Gardens in Newnan, Ga.  Dunaway Gardens is a beautiful landscape of manicured gardens in the far corner of Newnan.  You will connect with nature and others as they reflect upon their lives and their calling.  

            As you prepare for the retreat it is good to remember that the Gardens are out in nature.  That means that we suggest that you dress down for this event.  Very comfortable outside clothes will be best.  Make sure you wear rubber bottom shoes or sneakers/ tennis shoes as you will be walking along wet rocky areas in the morning and grass that may be slippery.  

          Everyone should remember to bring something to sit on while in the gardens, the ground will be moist and this will help you be comfortable in nature.  

        

            Just for your information! 

    We are looking for the person who can illustrate in their costume, the way that care givers are Out of this World!  How can you put this idea into words or a costume?  Think about it.  

    

   I think it is always great to bring a friend.  Most care givers have a little group they connect with for support in the field.  This is important, so bring your little support circle and attend together.  

      You may ask any questions to my email or on this blog to prep for a great time.  

    We will see you on the 3rd of June at 9am. 

        Chaplain Horace Cutter

        hmanchaplain@gmail.com 

         678-763-1871