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The Cost of Following Jesus (Rev. Dr. Charley Reeb)
I have come to the conclusion that Jesus would not have been a very good pastor. The text for today isn’t exactly a seminar on how to...
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The Relationship Between Hearing Loss and Dementia
Studies show that people who have difficulty with hearing are at a higher risk of developing dementia. After following over 600 adults who...
God Knows (Rev. Dr. Charley Reeb)
A friend of mine once had lunch with the late Billy Graham. He used the opportunity to ask Graham a question about preaching. He said...
God Knows Devotional Guide
Monday: Read Psalm 139:1-6. Take a moment to thank God for his perfect knowledge of you. Meditate on the truth that God knows everything...
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Why Does My Loved-one Always Say No?
So often, when supporting someone living with dementia, the first response when asked to do something is, most often, “no.” Although...
The Open Table (Rev. Andy Whitaker Smith)
There’s a particular song I have to listen to all the way through: “You Give Love a Bad Name” by Jon Bon Jovi. If I needed a song to...
The Open Table Devotional Guide
Monday: Read Luke 14: 16-18. What has been your experience in hosting and putting together parties and celebrations? Is/Was it a high value...
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June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month
Did you know…. People living with dementia can maintain a life of quality longer with an early diagnosis and early interventions! With...
Rise Above the Heat Devotional Guide
Monday: In Daniel 3, we encounter a powerful story of unwavering faith and divine deliverance. The chapter centers around the steadfastness...
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