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Tailgating Before Easter Devotional Guide
This week’s passage: Matthew 16:21-26 In this passage, Jesus begins to openly share with his disciples about his impending suffering,...
Tailgating Before Easter (Pastor Charley)
Thank you for being in worship today. We always have a pretty big crowd on Palm Sunday. Of course, next week will be a big Sunday for us as...
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The Season of Lent
Lent is a time of preparation and reflection leading up to Easter. People frequently decide to make sacrifices or add additional service...
How Much Faith is Enough? Devotional Guide
Matthew 17:14-21: “When they came to the crowd, a man approached Jesus and knelt before him. ‘Lord, have mercy on my son,’ he said....
How Much Faith is Enough? Sermon Script
Rodin was a famous French sculptor who is considered the pioneer of modern sculpture. The story is told that one day Rodin saw a huge,...
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Benefits of Rocking Chair Therapy and Dementia
My love of rocking began on the back porch of my grandmother’s Tennessee home. We didn’t have a rocking chair at my house, but the...
First Things First Devotional Guide
Matthew 28:16-20 (NIV): Then the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus had told them to go. When they saw him, they...
First Things First (Rev. Dr. Charley Reeb)
You’ve heard the statement, “We need to have a come to Jesus.” It’s a phrase that comes straight from the history of the pulpit....
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Mindful Walking and Self-Care
It feels like spring! The birds are singing, flowers are blooming, and the weather is perfect to be outdoors and begin an exercise routine....
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