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Awakened To Grace Devotional Guide
DAY 1 — MONDAY Scripture: Matthew 17:1–2 (Jesus leads them up the mountain; his appearance is transformed) The Transfiguration begins...
Awakened to Grace (Rev. Andy Whitaker Smith)
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I love to tell the story about my visit with my friend and her family to the wild-life park near my home. The story begins with the...
Shine On Devotional Guide
Monday: Read Matthew 5:13. Consider what it means to be the “salt of the earth.” Salt preserves and adds flavor. How does your faith...
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Adapting to Cognitive Changes
Supporting the person throughout the changes that come with cognitive decline can be overwhelming at times but learning strategies for...
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