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Focus Experience silence in the midst of your busy day. Take some time to relax into a time to be with God. Read Luke 1:1-4 New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition Dedication to Theophilus 1 Since many have undertaken to compile a narrative about the events that have been fulfilled among us, 2 just as they were handed […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. –  The 2022 Cross Country National Championships were held Friday, November 18, 2022, at the Apalachee Regional Park in Tallahassee, Florida. The top forty finishers are bestowed All-American Honors. This is the forty-third year the national championships have taken place. If there is a story about never giving up on your goals, then […]

Before the rush of Advent and Christmas Get away for a time of rest and renewal! December 9-10, 2022 Camp Clark Williamson (390 Mason Rd., Humbolt, TN 38343) 2:00 p.m. Friday – 2:00 p.m. Saturday Register HERE! Cost – $25 per person (fee includes overnight lodging, food and activity) Sneak Peek at what’s on the […]

Focus Pay attention to the tension in your body. Let go of it and any expectations to do anything, but God’s will today. Prepare yourself to hear God’s word. Read Jeremiah 30:18-24 New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 18 Thus says the Lord: I am going to restore the fortunes of the tents of Jacob     and have […]

Robert D. Walker, 96, of Cisne, Illinois, died November 14, 2022. Bob was a member of the Elm River Cumberland Presbyterian Church (North Central Presbytery) in Cisne. He made two trips to Colombia, South America, one trip to Cali to help repair a school building and the other to the Colombian jungle to help build […]

At least 67 Cumberland Presbyterian pastors were among over 300 Tennessee faith leaders who denounced both the ideology of the New Century Foundation and the location of its annual meeting, Montgomery Bell State Park near Burns, Tennessee. For Cumberland Presbyterians the park is particularly significant as it surrounds the approximate 5.25 acre historic site where […]

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 Psalm 117 New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition Psalm 117 Universal Call to Worship 1 Praise the Lord, all you nations! […]

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 Romans 1:8-15 New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition Prayer of Thanksgiving 8 First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for all of you, because your faith is proclaimed throughout […]

Focus As you quiet yourself for this brief time, be willing to be open to God in whatever way that may take place. Read Ephesians 5 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) 6 Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of these things the wrath of God comes on those who are disobedient. 7 Therefore […]

Effective November 25, 2022, Jamie Blanton, Chief Advancement Officer for Cumberland Youth and Family Services (formerly the Cumberland Presbyterian Children’s Home) will leave for another opportunity. Blanton has served at the former Children’s Home for about three and a half years. “I am firm believer that I came to Cumberland Youth and Family Services at […]