In the early hours of March 3, 2020, middle Tennessee awakened to the frightening sounds of several tornadoes and their devastation. Although none of the Cumberland Presbyterian Churches or Cumberland Presbyterian Churches in America in the affected area were physically damaged, many lives have been affected by this tragedy.   Many have asked, “How can […]

The Reverend Samuel “Sam” David Melton, 84, (Tennessee-Georgia Presbytery) died Friday, February. 28, 2020. He was born on May 25, 1935, to George and Dorothy Bennett Melton in Cleveland, Tennessee, the oldest of four children: Evelyn (Visage), Carolyn (Cassidy) and George Stephen Melton. He graduated from Bradley Central High School and went on to attend […]

Paul writes in 1 Thessalonians 2:1-13 that we have been “entrusted with the gospel….” This trust given by God is the heart of stewardship. Many think of stewardship simply as giving money, time, and talents. A closer reading of the scriptures reveals stewardship as encompassing the whole life, a way of life. Stewardship motivation comes […]

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 32 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) Of David. A Maskil. Happy are those whose transgression is forgiven, whose […]