Focus Let yourself become open to God and the knowledge that comes from the Word. Ask God for peace at this time. Read Ephesians 2:11-22New Revised Standard Version 11 So then, remember that at one time you Gentiles by birth, called “the uncircumcision” by those who are called “the circumcision”—a physical circumcision made in the […]

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 Isaiah 26New Revised Standard Version 26 On that day this song will be sung in the land of Judah:We have a strong city;he sets […]

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 1 Timothy 4:6-16 New Revised Standard Version 6 If you put these instructions before the brothers and sisters, you […]

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 James 1:17-27 New Revised Standard Version 17 Every generous act of giving, with every perfect gift, is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there […]

The Reverend John Clayton Lawson, 73, pastor of the Daingerfield Cumberland Presbyterian Church (Trinity Presbytery), died unexpectedly at home August 26, 2021. John was born August 10, 1948, in Texarkana, Arkansas, to B.B. Blanton Lawson and Miriam K. Lawson. John graduated from Atlanta High School in Cass County, Texas, and went on to get a […]

Focus Let yourself become open to God and the knowledge that comes from the Word. Ask God for peace at this time. Read James 1:9-16 New Revised Standard Version 9 Let the believer who is lowly boast in being raised up, 10 and the rich in being brought low, because the rich will disappear like […]

MMT Disaster Relief We have talked with Dyllan Simmons, our Cumberland Presbyterian contact in Waverly. He stated that the volunteers are overwhelmed with the abundance of generous giving. He has asked that if you have gathered supplies to be donated to please hold them for a couple of weeks before delivering them. He also noted […]

The Missions Ministry Team is now accepting applications for the position of Director of Ministry with Women. If you are interested in learning more or applying, please utilize the following links: Director of Ministry with Women – Official Job Announcement Director of Ministry with Women – Job Description Director of Ministry with Women – Application […]

The Admissions Office at Memphis Theological Seminary reports 41 new incoming students for the Fall 2021 semester. Seventeen of these students are Cumberland Presbyterians, one of largest incoming classes of CP students MTS has ever had. MTS further reports 136 students registered in master’s courses, recovering from their shortfall last spring as a result of […]

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 James 1:1-8New Revised Standard Version 1 James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, To the twelve tribes in the Dispersion: Greetings. 2 My brothers and […]