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James William Hayes, 80, of Henry, Tennessee, died November 28, 2022. Better known as Jim, he was born on Christmas Day in 1941 in Humboldt, Tennessee, to James Rufus “J. R.” Hayes and Mildred Lee McGraw Hayes. Jim graduated from Bethel College (now Bethel University) in McKenzie, Tennessee, in 1964. He succeeded his father as […]

Focus As you quiet yourself for this brief time, be willing to be open to God in whatever way that may take place. Read 1 Peter 4:7-11 New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 7 The end of all things is near; therefore be serious and discipline yourselves for the sake of your prayers. 8 Above all, maintain constant love […]

George Donald Collins, 76, of Memphis, Tennessee, best known as Donny, died November 24, 2022. Donny was married to Melody White Collins, a longtime employee of the Board of Missions and later the Missions Ministry Team of the Ministry Council of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church.

Nell Depp Stark Eaton, 92, of Glasgow, Kentucky, died November 22, 2022. She was born in Metcalfe County, Kentucky, December 15, 1929, and professed her faith in Christ and joined Antioch Cumberland Presbyterian Church (Cumberland Presbytery) in the Knob Lick community September 11, 1940. She was ten years old. By the time she was twelve, […]

Focus Experience silence in the midst of your busy day. Take some time to relax into a time to be with God. Read Psalm 16:5-11 New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 5 The Lord is my chosen portion and my cup;     you hold my lot. 6 The boundary lines have fallen for me in pleasant places;     I have a […]

Focus Pay attention to the tension in your body. Let go of it and any expectations to do anything other than God’s will today. Prepare yourself to hear God’s word. Read John 16:25-33 New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition Peace for the Disciples 25 “I have said these things to you in figures of speech. The […]

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 Isaiah 61:1-2 New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 61 The spirit of the Lord God is upon me because the Lord has anointed me; […]

Focus Let yourself become open to God and the knowledge that comes from the Word. Ask God for peace at this time. Read Hebrews 11:1-7 New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition The Meaning of Faith 11 Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. 2 Indeed, by faith our ancestors received approval. 3 By faith we […]

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 46 New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition Psalm 46 God’s Defense of His City and People To the leader. Of the Korahites. According to Alamoth. A Song. 1 God […]

Larry F. Davis, 80, of Rogersville, Allabama, died November 14, 2022. He was an active member and elder at Springfield Cumberland Presbyterian Church (Hope Presbytery) in Rogersville.