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Looking for Jesus (Rev. Dr. Charley Reeb)
What does God look like? That was a question a kid asked me one time when I was leading Vacation Bible School. I thought it was a good...
Looking for Jesus Devotional Guide
Monday: Matthew 25:31-40 emphasizes the return of Jesus and His authority as the ultimate judge. It reminds us that history is moving...
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Celebrating the Memory Cafe
This past Monday, FUMC’s Memory Ministry celebrated the third year anniversary of the Memory Cafe. The Monday Morning Memory Cafe began...
When Your Nets Are Empty Devotional Guide
Luke 5:1-11 As you meditate on this scripture, consider the themes of obedience, faith, and calling. Jesus invites us to trust him beyond...
When Your Nets Are Empty (Rev. Dr. Charley Reeb)
An old legend tells how a man once stumbled upon a great red barn after wandering for days in a forest in the dark. He was seeking refuge...
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Person or Patient?
Our perceptions of people with dementia matter. I recently saw a post on my neighborhood app by someone referring to his neighbor as a...
Magic Eyes Devotional Guide
Monday: Read Matthew 18:15-18. In this passage Jesus gives some very practical advice on how to handle conflict with others. Notice how...
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Weather Events and Living with Dementia
Most major weather events in Florida allow some time for preparation, especially for when coastal flooding and hurricanes are in out path....
Letting the Light Shine (Rev. Dr. Charley Reeb)
Bronnie Ware was someone who will never forget the last word she heard from the dying. Bronnie Ware was a caretaker for the dying for many,...
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