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Focus Let yourself become open to God and the knowledge that comes from the Word. Ask God for peace at this time. Read Leviticus 19:9-18 New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 9 “When you reap the harvest of your land, you shall not reap to the very edges of your field or gather the gleanings of […]

Focus Relax and listen. Consciously prepare to hear God’s Word. Clear your mind of the worries and tasks that lie before you. Open your heart and allow it to refresh. Read John 14:12-13 New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 12 Very truly, I tell you, the one who believes in me will also do the works […]

Focus Close your eyes and open yourself as you relax into a peaceful state. Be willing to expose yourself for who you are as God created you to be. Breathe deeply as you prepare to hear God’s Word. Read Ecclesiastes 5:18 New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 18 This is what I have seen to be […]

Focus Breathe in clear thoughts of peace and reflection as you prepare to hear God speak to you through the scripture and the writer. Put aside all the things the world says you have to accomplish today and use this time to rest in God’s presence. Read Matthew 6:14-15 New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition […]

Focus Let your soul take a moment of rest as you hear God’s word. Put your busy schedule, wandering mind, stressful thoughts, and burdened heart at the feet of the cross and open up to God’s voice as the Giver of Life tends your soul. Read Psalm 143:1-2 New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition Psalm […]

Focus Are you tired? Take this time to rest. Relax every part of yourself. Breathe slower. Be ready for what God has before you today. Read Proverbs 15:22 New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 22 Without counsel, plans go wrong,    but with many advisers they succeed. Reflect At first glance, this seems like such a well-duh, moment. […]

Congratulation to the Reverend Dr. Lynn Thomas for his two-part article on the Reverend Edmond Weir which was honored by the Associated Church Press May 12, 2022, with their Award of Excellence for a scholarly article. We are delighted with the award! Click here to read the article!

Dear Cumberland Presbyterians:    Memorial Day has special significance for all of us. Our freedom has been protected by people who have served in the military; many gave the ultimate sacrifice of their own lives.    The General Assembly has approved a Memorial Day offering for the Presbyterian Federal Chaplaincies (formerly known as the Presbyterian Council for […]

Focus Take time to rest in the comfort of the Lord today. Read Psalm 148 New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition Psalm 148 Praise for God’s Universal Glory 1 Praise the Lord!Praise the Lord from the heavens;    praise him in the heights!2 Praise him, all his angels;    praise him, all his host! 3 Praise him, sun and moon;    praise him, all you shining stars!4 Praise […]

Focus Take time to rest in the comfort of the Lord today. Read John 10:31-42 New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 31 The Jews took up stones again to stone him. 32 Jesus replied, “I have shown you many good works from the Father. For which of these are you going to stone me?” 33 The Jews answered, “It is […]