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I am reminded of your sincere faith, which first lived in your grandmother Lois and in your mother Eunice and, I am persuaded, now lives in you also. – 2 Timothy 1:5

","url":"https://tuscumbiafmc.org/daily-devotions/f/thoughts-on-mother%E2%80%99s-day","title":"Thoughts on Mother’s Day","summary":"I am reminded of your sincere faith, which first lived in your grandmother Lois and in your mother Eunice and, I am persuaded, now lives in you also. – 2 Timothy 1:5","date_modified":"2026-05-13T10:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://tuscumbiafmc.org/daily-devotions/f/cleaning-out-and-starting-over","html_content":"

Get rid of the old yeast, so that you may be a new unleavened batch—as you really are. For Christ, our Passover lamb, has been sacrificed. – 1 Corinthians 5:7

","url":"https://tuscumbiafmc.org/daily-devotions/f/cleaning-out-and-starting-over","title":"Cleaning Out and Starting Over","summary":"Get rid of the old yeast, so that you may be a new unleavened batch—as you really are. For Christ, our Passover lamb, has been sacrificed. – 1 Corinthians 5:7","date_modified":"2026-05-06T10:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://tuscumbiafmc.org/daily-devotions/f/god%E2%80%99s-chosen-people","html_content":"

Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. Let the message of Christ dwell in you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom thr...

","url":"https://tuscumbiafmc.org/daily-devotions/f/god%E2%80%99s-chosen-people","title":"God’s Chosen People","summary":"Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. Let the message of Christ dwell in you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom thr...","date_modified":"2026-04-29T10:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://tuscumbiafmc.org/daily-devotions/f/that-you-may-believe","html_content":"

Jesus performed many other signs in the presence of his disciples, which are not recorded in this book. But these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing you may ...

","url":"https://tuscumbiafmc.org/daily-devotions/f/that-you-may-believe","title":"That You May Believe","summary":"Jesus performed many other signs in the presence of his disciples, which are not recorded in this book. But these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing you may ...","date_modified":"2026-04-22T10:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://tuscumbiafmc.org/daily-devotions/f/in-between","html_content":"

Then he said to them all: “Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross DAILY and follow me. – Luke 9:23

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Enter his gates with thanksgiving, and his courts with praise! Give thanks to him; bless his name! For the Lord is good; his steadfast love endures forever, and his faithfulness to all generations. - Ps. 100:4-5

","url":"https://tuscumbiafmc.org/daily-devotions/f/a-heart-of-gratitude","title":"A Heart of Gratitude","summary":"Enter his gates with thanksgiving, and his courts with praise! Give thanks to him; bless his name! For the Lord is good; his steadfast love endures forever, and his faithfulness to all generations. - Ps. 100:4-5","date_modified":"2026-04-08T10:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://tuscumbiafmc.org/daily-devotions/f/the-precious-lamb","html_content":"

I have never lived on an animal farm, a farm of any type for that matter, and have no real knowledge of raising a large number of animals, whether it is cows, horses, chickens or hogs. However, I can imagine the difficul...

","url":"https://tuscumbiafmc.org/daily-devotions/f/the-precious-lamb","title":"The Precious Lamb","summary":"I have never lived on an animal farm, a farm of any type for that matter, and have no real knowledge of raising a large number of animals, whether it is cows, horses, chickens or hogs. However, I can imagine the difficul...","date_modified":"2026-04-01T10:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://tuscumbiafmc.org/daily-devotions/f/a-moment-of-glory","html_content":"

The crowds that went ahead of him and those that followed shouted, “Hosanna to the Son of David!” “Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!” “Hosanna in the highest heaven!” When Jesus entered Jerusalem, the whol...

","url":"https://tuscumbiafmc.org/daily-devotions/f/a-moment-of-glory","title":"A Moment of Glory","summary":"The crowds that went ahead of him and those that followed shouted, “Hosanna to the Son of David!” “Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!” “Hosanna in the highest heaven!” When Jesus entered Jerusalem, the whol...","date_modified":"2026-03-25T10:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://tuscumbiafmc.org/daily-devotions/f/rebuilding-pray-first","html_content":"

They said to me, “Those who survived the exile and are back in the province are in great trouble and disgrace. The wall of Jerusalem is broken down, and its gates have been burned with fire.” When I heard these things, I...

","url":"https://tuscumbiafmc.org/daily-devotions/f/rebuilding-pray-first","title":"Rebuilding? Pray First","summary":"They said to me, “Those who survived the exile and are back in the province are in great trouble and disgrace. The wall of Jerusalem is broken down, and its gates have been burned with fire.” When I heard these things, I...","date_modified":"2026-03-18T10:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://tuscumbiafmc.org/daily-devotions/f/%E2%80%9Cnew-room%E2%80%9D-%E2%80%93-a-great-event-to-consider","html_content":"

New Room is a conference centered around spiritual renewal in people’s hearts and lives and awakening in the church. I have attended for many years and rarely miss. We had six ladies besides myself and Lori attended last...

","url":"https://tuscumbiafmc.org/daily-devotions/f/%E2%80%9Cnew-room%E2%80%9D-%E2%80%93-a-great-event-to-consider","title":"“New Room” – A Great Event to Consider","summary":"New Room is a conference centered around spiritual renewal in people’s hearts and lives and awakening in the church. I have attended for many years and rarely miss. We had six ladies besides myself and Lori attended last...","date_modified":"2026-03-11T10:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://tuscumbiafmc.org/daily-devotions/f/no-coincidence","html_content":"

So he (Jesus) came to a town in Samaria called Sychar, near the plot of ground Jacob had given to his son Joseph. Jacob’s well was there, and Jesus, tired as he was from the journey, sat down by the well. It was about no...

","url":"https://tuscumbiafmc.org/daily-devotions/f/no-coincidence","title":"No Coincidence","summary":"So he (Jesus) came to a town in Samaria called Sychar, near the plot of ground Jacob had given to his son Joseph. Jacob’s well was there, and Jesus, tired as he was from the journey, sat down by the well. It was about no...","date_modified":"2026-03-04T11:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://tuscumbiafmc.org/daily-devotions/f/being-on-the-list","html_content":"

One of those days Jesus went out to a mountainside to pray, and spent the night praying to God. When morning came, he called his disciples to him and chose twelve of them, whom he also designated apostles: Simon (whom he...

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Blow the trumpet in Zion, declare a holy fast, call a sacred assembly. Gather the people, consecrate the assembly; - Joel 2:15-16

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\"In the same way, I tell you, there is rejoicing in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents.” – Luke 15:10

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When Lori and I moved to Wilmore, Kentucky, in 1981 so that I could attend seminary, I really had no idea what to expect or what would unfold over the next three years. What I did have was the spiritual context which got...

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Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here! – 2 Corinthians 5:17

","url":"https://tuscumbiafmc.org/daily-devotions/f/ice-snow-bitter-cold-and-tornadoes","title":"Ice, Snow, Bitter Cold and Tornadoes","summary":"Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here! – 2 Corinthians 5:17","date_modified":"2026-01-28T11:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://tuscumbiafmc.org/daily-devotions/f/biblical-hospitality","html_content":"

Do not forget to show hospitality to strangers, for by so doing some people have shown hospitality to angels without knowing it. – Hebrews 13:2

","url":"https://tuscumbiafmc.org/daily-devotions/f/biblical-hospitality","title":"Biblical Hospitality","summary":"Do not forget to show hospitality to strangers, for by so doing some people have shown hospitality to angels without knowing it. – Hebrews 13:2","date_modified":"2026-01-21T11:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://tuscumbiafmc.org/daily-devotions/f/the-%E2%80%9Cwhy%E2%80%9D-of-a-global-impact-celebration","html_content":"

Last week I was having an email conversation with one of our Mission Partners, Laurentiu Grigore Timis from Romania, serving with Hope and Light Association Ministry. We were working out the details so that he could brin...

","url":"https://tuscumbiafmc.org/daily-devotions/f/the-%E2%80%9Cwhy%E2%80%9D-of-a-global-impact-celebration","title":"The “Why” of a Global Impact Celebration","summary":"Last week I was having an email conversation with one of our Mission Partners, Laurentiu Grigore Timis from Romania, serving with Hope and Light Association Ministry. We were working out the details so that he could brin...","date_modified":"2026-01-14T11:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://tuscumbiafmc.org/daily-devotions/f/reaching-the-world-with-the-gospel","html_content":"

Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit...

","url":"https://tuscumbiafmc.org/daily-devotions/f/reaching-the-world-with-the-gospel","title":"Reaching the World with the Gospel","summary":"Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit...","date_modified":"2026-01-07T11:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://tuscumbiafmc.org/daily-devotions/f/moving-forward-from-christmas-day","html_content":"

“The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel” (which means “God with us”). – Matthew 1:23

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So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to Bethlehem the town of David, because he belonged to the house and line of David. He went there to register with Mary, who was pledged to be married...

","url":"https://tuscumbiafmc.org/daily-devotions/f/the-awe-and-wonder-of-christmas-eve","title":"The Awe and Wonder of Christmas Eve","summary":"So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to Bethlehem the town of David, because he belonged to the house and line of David. He went there to register with Mary, who was pledged to be married...","date_modified":"2025-12-17T11:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://tuscumbiafmc.org/daily-devotions/f/%E2%80%9Cgazing-upon-god%E2%80%9D","html_content":"

O come, let us adore Him;

","url":"https://tuscumbiafmc.org/daily-devotions/f/%E2%80%9Cgazing-upon-god%E2%80%9D","title":"Gazing Upon God","summary":"O come, let us adore Him;","date_modified":"2025-12-10T11:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://tuscumbiafmc.org/daily-devotions/f/the-christian-year-and-liturgical-colors","html_content":"

Growing up in Tuscumbia First Methodist Church, I noticed that the colors on the Altar changed from time to time. I had no idea what that meant, only that it happened. Somewhere along the way, maybe in Confirmation Class...

","url":"https://tuscumbiafmc.org/daily-devotions/f/the-christian-year-and-liturgical-colors","title":"The Christian Year and Liturgical Colors","summary":"Growing up in Tuscumbia First Methodist Church, I noticed that the colors on the Altar changed from time to time. I had no idea what that meant, only that it happened. Somewhere along the way, maybe in Confirmation Class...","date_modified":"2025-12-03T11:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://tuscumbiafmc.org/daily-devotions/f/%E2%80%9Cpreparation%E2%80%9D","html_content":"

A shoot will come up from the stump of Jesse; from his roots a Branch will bear fruit. The Spirit of the Lord will rest on him— the Spirit of wisdom and of understanding, the Spirit of counsel and of might, the Spirit of...

","url":"https://tuscumbiafmc.org/daily-devotions/f/%E2%80%9Cpreparation%E2%80%9D","title":"“Preparation”","summary":"A shoot will come up from the stump of Jesse; from his roots a Branch will bear fruit. The Spirit of the Lord will rest on him— the Spirit of wisdom and of understanding, the Spirit of counsel and of might, the Spirit of...","date_modified":"2025-11-25T14:19:08Z"},{"id":"https://tuscumbiafmc.org/daily-devotions/f/%E2%80%9Ci-sing-praises-to-your-name%E2%80%9D","html_content":"

I sing praises to your name, O Lord,

","url":"https://tuscumbiafmc.org/daily-devotions/f/%E2%80%9Ci-sing-praises-to-your-name%E2%80%9D","title":"“I Sing Praises to Your Name”","summary":"I sing praises to your name, O Lord,","date_modified":"2025-11-19T11:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://tuscumbiafmc.org/daily-devotions/f/let%E2%80%99s-talk-about-faithful-generosity","html_content":"

Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. – 2 Corinthians 9:7

","url":"https://tuscumbiafmc.org/daily-devotions/f/let%E2%80%99s-talk-about-faithful-generosity","title":"Let’s Talk About Faithful Generosity","summary":"Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. – 2 Corinthians 9:7","date_modified":"2025-11-12T11:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://tuscumbiafmc.org/daily-devotions/f/don%E2%80%99t-miss-it","html_content":"

Revival is upon us, and I don’t want you to miss it. We begin, “Ignite, Pursue A Passion,” this Sunday morning and continue through Tuesday night. Our prayer is that God ignites a passion in our heart for a movement of t...

","url":"https://tuscumbiafmc.org/daily-devotions/f/don%E2%80%99t-miss-it","title":"Don’t Miss It!","summary":"Revival is upon us, and I don’t want you to miss it. We begin, “Ignite, Pursue A Passion,” this Sunday morning and continue through Tuesday night. Our prayer is that God ignites a passion in our heart for a movement of t...","date_modified":"2025-11-05T11:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://tuscumbiafmc.org/daily-devotions/f/expectations","html_content":"

As it is written: “I have made you a father of many nations.” He is our father in the sight of God, in whom he believed—the God who gives life to the dead and calls into being things that were not. – Romans 4:17

","url":"https://tuscumbiafmc.org/daily-devotions/f/expectations","title":"Expectations","summary":"As it is written: “I have made you a father of many nations.” He is our father in the sight of God, in whom he believed—the God who gives life to the dead and calls into being things that were not. – Romans 4:17","date_modified":"2025-10-29T10:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://tuscumbiafmc.org/daily-devotions/f/the-mystery-of-god","html_content":"

However, as it is written: “What no eye has seen, what no ear has heard, and what no human mind has conceived” – the things God has prepared for those who love him—these are the things God has revealed to us by his Spiri...

","url":"https://tuscumbiafmc.org/daily-devotions/f/the-mystery-of-god","title":"The Mystery of God","summary":"However, as it is written: “What no eye has seen, what no ear has heard, and what no human mind has conceived” – the things God has prepared for those who love him—these are the things God has revealed to us by his Spiri...","date_modified":"2025-10-22T10:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://tuscumbiafmc.org/daily-devotions/f/welcoming-versus-friendly-and-the-myth-of-perception","html_content":"

Share with the Lord’s people who are in need. Practice hospitality. – Romans 12:13

","url":"https://tuscumbiafmc.org/daily-devotions/f/welcoming-versus-friendly-and-the-myth-of-perception","title":"Welcoming versus Friendly and the Myth of Perception","summary":"Share with the Lord’s people who are in need. Practice hospitality. – Romans 12:13","date_modified":"2025-10-15T10:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://tuscumbiafmc.org/daily-devotions/f/check-up","html_content":"

We take our cars to a service center for check-ups. We call it getting the oil changed but much more is checked other than just the oil. When we go to the dentist for a check-up, our teeth are cleaned and everything in ...

","url":"https://tuscumbiafmc.org/daily-devotions/f/check-up","title":"Check-Up!","summary":" We take our cars to a service center for check-ups. We call it getting the oil changed but much more is checked other than just the oil. When we go to the dentist for a check-up, our teeth are cleaned and everything in ...","date_modified":"2025-10-08T10:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://tuscumbiafmc.org/daily-devotions/f/world-communion-sunday","html_content":"

In my first ten years of pastoral ministry, I had served a large church as an associate, and two medium-sized churches as the only pastor. In all three, we celebrated Holy Communion on the first Sunday of the month just ...

","url":"https://tuscumbiafmc.org/daily-devotions/f/world-communion-sunday","title":"World Communion Sunday","summary":"In my first ten years of pastoral ministry, I had served a large church as an associate, and two medium-sized churches as the only pastor. In all three, we celebrated Holy Communion on the first Sunday of the month just ...","date_modified":"2025-10-01T10:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://tuscumbiafmc.org/daily-devotions/f/the-value-of-your-bible","html_content":"

All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work. – 2 Timothy 3:16-17

","url":"https://tuscumbiafmc.org/daily-devotions/f/the-value-of-your-bible","title":"The Value of Your Bible","summary":"All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work. – 2 Timothy 3:16-17","date_modified":"2025-09-24T10:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://tuscumbiafmc.org/daily-devotions/f/new-devotion-guide-and-prayer-guide-for-revival","html_content":"

The most popular desktop printers are now sold as “All-In-One” machines which means you can basically print, scan, or fax from one machine. It makes it really convenient and efficient not to have three different devices ...

","url":"https://tuscumbiafmc.org/daily-devotions/f/new-devotion-guide-and-prayer-guide-for-revival","title":"New Devotion Guide and Prayer Guide for Revival","summary":"The most popular desktop printers are now sold as “All-In-One” machines which means you can basically print, scan, or fax from one machine. It makes it really convenient and efficient not to have three different devices ...","date_modified":"2025-09-17T10:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://tuscumbiafmc.org/daily-devotions/f/revival-2025-%E2%80%93-%E2%80%9Cignite-pursue-a-passion%E2%80%9D","html_content":"

But everything exposed by the light becomes visible—and everything that is illuminated becomes a light. This is why it is said: “Wake up, sleeper, rise from the dead, and Christ will shine on you.” - Ephesians 5:13-14

","url":"https://tuscumbiafmc.org/daily-devotions/f/revival-2025-%E2%80%93-%E2%80%9Cignite-pursue-a-passion%E2%80%9D","title":"Revival 2025 – “Ignite, Pursue a Passion”","summary":"But everything exposed by the light becomes visible—and everything that is illuminated becomes a light. This is why it is said: “Wake up, sleeper, rise from the dead, and Christ will shine on you.” - Ephesians 5:13-14","date_modified":"2025-09-10T10:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://tuscumbiafmc.org/daily-devotions/f/accepting-an-invitation","html_content":"

I mentioned in my sermon (Sunday) the difference between doing something as a requirement versus doing it as a result of an invitation. I want to further that thought just a bit.

","url":"https://tuscumbiafmc.org/daily-devotions/f/accepting-an-invitation","title":"Accepting an Invitation","summary":"I mentioned in my sermon (Sunday) the difference between doing something as a requirement versus doing it as a result of an invitation. I want to further that thought just a bit.","date_modified":"2025-09-03T10:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://tuscumbiafmc.org/daily-devotions/f/encountering-jesus-in-worship","html_content":"

Many of us can remember the phrase, “Sunday Best.” It had to do with clothing and referred to what we wore to church on Sunday. It practically meant wearing the best you owned. It was defined differently depending on the...

","url":"https://tuscumbiafmc.org/daily-devotions/f/encountering-jesus-in-worship","title":"Encountering Jesus in Worship","summary":"Many of us can remember the phrase, “Sunday Best.” It had to do with clothing and referred to what we wore to church on Sunday. It practically meant wearing the best you owned. It was defined differently depending on the...","date_modified":"2025-08-27T10:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://tuscumbiafmc.org/daily-devotions/f/engagement","html_content":"

For the last several months, the topic of “engagement” keeps coming across my radar from a wide range of sources. I pay attention when it involves a person engaging the life of the church and strengthening their relation...

","url":"https://tuscumbiafmc.org/daily-devotions/f/engagement","title":"Engagement","summary":"For the last several months, the topic of “engagement” keeps coming across my radar from a wide range of sources. I pay attention when it involves a person engaging the life of the church and strengthening their relation...","date_modified":"2025-08-20T10:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://tuscumbiafmc.org/daily-devotions/f/finishing-with-praise-and-honor","html_content":"

For those not in attendance for worship on Sunday, I changed the sermon completely. I offer the originally planned sermon outline as a devotion thought this week. I will preach it as a sermon at some point in the future....

","url":"https://tuscumbiafmc.org/daily-devotions/f/finishing-with-praise-and-honor","title":"Finishing with Praise and Honor","summary":"For those not in attendance for worship on Sunday, I changed the sermon completely. I offer the originally planned sermon outline as a devotion thought this week. I will preach it as a sermon at some point in the future....","date_modified":"2025-08-13T10:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://tuscumbiafmc.org/daily-devotions/f/discovery-day-%E2%80%93-august-9-2025","html_content":"

Allie Spain is leading the coordination of volunteers which are helping our Student Ministry continue while we are searching for our next Student Pastor. They have planned a Discovery Day this coming Saturday for our st...

","url":"https://tuscumbiafmc.org/daily-devotions/f/discovery-day-%E2%80%93-august-9-2025","title":"Discovery Day – August 9, 2025","summary":" Allie Spain is leading the coordination of volunteers which are helping our Student Ministry continue while we are searching for our next Student Pastor. They have planned a Discovery Day this coming Saturday for our st...","date_modified":"2025-08-06T10:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://tuscumbiafmc.org/daily-devotions/f/fruit-season","html_content":"

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh wit...

","url":"https://tuscumbiafmc.org/daily-devotions/f/fruit-season","title":"Fruit Season","summary":"But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh wit...","date_modified":"2025-07-23T10:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://tuscumbiafmc.org/daily-devotions/f/sin-no-more","html_content":"

“Dear dying Lamb, Thy precious blood shall never lose its power, till all the ransomed church of God be saved to sin no more; be saved to sin no more, be saved to sin no more; till all the ransomed church of God be saved...

","url":"https://tuscumbiafmc.org/daily-devotions/f/sin-no-more","title":"\"Sin No More\"?","summary":"“Dear dying Lamb, Thy precious blood shall never lose its power, till all the ransomed church of God be saved to sin no more; be saved to sin no more, be saved to sin no more; till all the ransomed church of God be saved...","date_modified":"2025-07-09T10:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://tuscumbiafmc.org/daily-devotions/f/what-guides-your-day","html_content":"

Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight. - Proverbs 3:5-6

","url":"https://tuscumbiafmc.org/daily-devotions/f/what-guides-your-day","title":"What Guides Your Day?","summary":"Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight. - Proverbs 3:5-6","date_modified":"2025-07-02T10:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://tuscumbiafmc.org/daily-devotions/f/holy-conferencing-%E2%80%93-north-alabama-style","html_content":"

Eleven days ago on June 12, the North Alabama Annual Conference, clergy and lay delegates alike, gathered in Trussville for our annual gathering. From the earliest days of our Methodist roots and John Wesley, came the te...

","url":"https://tuscumbiafmc.org/daily-devotions/f/holy-conferencing-%E2%80%93-north-alabama-style","title":"Holy Conferencing – North Alabama Style","summary":"Eleven days ago on June 12, the North Alabama Annual Conference, clergy and lay delegates alike, gathered in Trussville for our annual gathering. From the earliest days of our Methodist roots and John Wesley, came the te...","date_modified":"2025-06-25T10:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://tuscumbiafmc.org/daily-devotions/f/perspectives-on-prayer-from-the-early-writers","html_content":"

These authors are not our contemporaries. They are from decades ago but still speak profoundly to each of us about prayer. Their language is a little archaic but powerful. Learn and enjoy.

","url":"https://tuscumbiafmc.org/daily-devotions/f/perspectives-on-prayer-from-the-early-writers","title":"Perspectives on Prayer from the Early Writers","summary":"These authors are not our contemporaries. They are from decades ago but still speak profoundly to each of us about prayer. Their language is a little archaic but powerful. Learn and enjoy.","date_modified":"2025-06-18T10:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://tuscumbiafmc.org/daily-devotions/f/north-alabama-annual-conference","html_content":"

The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth. - John 1:14

","url":"https://tuscumbiafmc.org/daily-devotions/f/north-alabama-annual-conference","title":"North Alabama Annual Conference","summary":"The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth. - John 1:14 ","date_modified":"2025-06-11T10:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://tuscumbiafmc.org/daily-devotions/f/pastor-perspective-on-vacation-bible-school","html_content":"

Many of us probably have a Vacation Bible School story. Whether we were part of a church, we got invited by a friend, you went to give your parents a break, or you’ve helped way too many years to count. You have a story....

","url":"https://tuscumbiafmc.org/daily-devotions/f/pastor-perspective-on-vacation-bible-school","title":"Pastor Perspective on Vacation Bible School","summary":"Many of us probably have a Vacation Bible School story. Whether we were part of a church, we got invited by a friend, you went to give your parents a break, or you’ve helped way too many years to count. You have a story....","date_modified":"2025-06-04T10:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://tuscumbiafmc.org/daily-devotions/f/the-goodness-of-god","html_content":"

I remain confident of this: I will see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living. Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord. – Psalm 27:13-14

","url":"https://tuscumbiafmc.org/daily-devotions/f/the-goodness-of-god","title":"The Goodness of God","summary":"I remain confident of this: I will see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living. Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord. – Psalm 27:13-14","date_modified":"2025-05-28T10:00:00Z"}]}