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Focus Take time to rest in the comfort of the Lord today. Read Matthew 1:18-25 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) Now the birth of Jesus the Messiah took place in this way. When his mother Mary had been engaged to Joseph, but before they lived together, she was found to be with child from the […]

Bethel University in McKenzie, Tennessee, stands behind its student senate’s decision not to officially recognize a local chapter of the pro-life activist organization Students for Life of America. However, students are still hopeful they will be able to get recognition in the spring. The Bethel Student Senate rejected a bid by students to have their […]

Bobby Lamontte Ramsey, Sr., 88, of Spring Hill, Tennessee, died Saturday, December 14, 2019. Born February 18, 1931 in Ooltewah, Tennessee, Bobby served his country in the United States Air Force and was a member of Cumberland Presbyterian Church (although which congregation has yet to be clarified). Bobby enjoyed raising cattle while working as a […]

Robert Rayburn, 95, died Sunday, December 8, 2019. He was a longtime member of Chattanooga First Cumberland Presbyterian Church (Tennessee-Georgia Presbytery).   A Navy veteran, Robert served in World War II including the horrific Battle of Leyte Gulf. He was buried at Chattanooga National Cemetery.   Robert was vice president and general manager for 36 […]

Focus Turn off your cell phone, TV, or radio. Listen to the silence that is around you. Listen for God to speak to you. Read Luke 1:26-38 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) In the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent by God to a town in Galilee called Nazareth, to a virgin engaged to […]

Focus Be still and rest in the Lord. Read Micah 5:2 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) But you, O Bethlehem of Ephrathah, who are one of the little clans of Judah, from you shall come forth for me one who is to rule in Israel, whose origin is from of old, from ancient days. Reflect […]

Focus Take a few minutes to push the “pause” button on whatever is going on around you and be still with God. Read Matthew 3:1-3 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) In those days John the Baptist appeared in the wilderness of Judea, proclaiming, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near.” This is the […]

Focus Prepare yourself to discern what is and what is not of God today. Still yourself so you can hear how God is calling you. Read Matthew 2:10-12 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) When they saw that the star had stopped, they were overwhelmed with joy. On entering the house, they saw the child with […]

Focus As you quiet yourself for this brief time, be willing to be open to God, however that may take place. Read James 5:7-10 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) Be patient, therefore, beloved, until the coming of the Lord. The farmer waits for the precious crop from the earth, being patient with it until it […]

Focus Let yourself become open to God and the knowledge that comes from the Word. Ask God for peace at this time. Read Psalm 146:5-10 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) Happy are those whose help is the God of Jacob, whose hope is in the Lord their God, who made heaven and earth, the sea, […]