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The Reverend Michael Eugene Duke, 76, of Dickson, Tennessee, died September 28, 2021. Michael was a member without charge of Nashville Presbytery. Michael responded to a call for candidates issued on the floor of Mayfield Presbytery meeting at the Wingo, Kentucky, Cumberland Presbyterian Church, October 12, 1968. At the time he was serving as director […]

Leonard “Len” Springer died October 3, 2021, while visiting Asheville, North Carolina. Len was from the prominent Arkansas Cumberland Presbyterian family of Ether and Mildred Springer. His brother was the former Cumberland Presbyterian minister the Reverend Morris H. Springer. Len’s sister was Grace Willene Springer Davis and his nephew former Cumberland Presbyterian editor and Team […]

Bethel’s Bass Fishing Coach to host National Television Show, “Legends of the Outdoors TV” MCKENZIE, Tenn., October 4, 2021 – The Legends of the Outdoors™ announced the creation of a new outdoors television show hosted by Garry Mason. Mason, a professional hunting, and fishing guide for over forty years, founded the Legends of the Outdoors™ […]

Ismael “Izzy” Joseph Martinez, Jr., 43, of Fort Worth, Texas, died October 1, 2021, of COVID-19. Izzy is the son of the Reverend Soledad Martinez (Red River Presbytery) who was previously hospitalized for five weeks with the disease.

Focus Slow your breathing and become aware of the taking in and letting out of your breath. Focus on putting things aside so you will be open to what God is saying to you today. Read Philippians 1:19-30 New Revised Standard Version 19 for I know that through your prayers and the help of the Spirit […]

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 Philippians 1:12-18 12 I want you to know, beloved, that what has happened to me has actually helped to spread the gospel, 13 so that it has become known throughout the whole imperial […]

Focus As you quiet yourself for this brief time, be willing to be open to God in whatever way that may take place. Read Philippians 1:1-11 1 Paul and Timothy, servants of Christ Jesus, To all the saints in Christ Jesus who are in Philippi, with the bishops and deacons: 2 Grace to you and peace from God our […]

Focus Let yourself become open to God and the knowledge that comes from the Word. Ask God for peace at this time. Read Romans 16:17-20New Revised Standard Version17 I urge you, brothers and sisters, to keep an eye on those who cause dissensions and offenses, in opposition to the teaching that you have learned; avoid […]

Focus Stop and thank God for being present with you today. Ask for God’s guidance as you hear God’s voice through scripture and the writer. Read Psalm 111New Revised Standard Version 1 Praise the Lord!I will give thanks to the Lord with my whole heart,in the company of the upright, in the congregation.2 Great are […]

Focus Experience silence in the midst of your busy day. Take some time to relax into a time to be with God. Read Psalm 57New Revised Standard Version To the leader: Do Not Destroy. Of David. A Miktam, when he fled from Saul, in the cave.1 Be merciful to me, O God, be merciful to […]