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For The Road (Rev. Andy Whitaker Smith)
Many of you know I studied film in college—mainly screenwriting and production—but we also had to take history and critique classes. I...
For The Road Devotional Guide
Monday: Luke 24:13–16 The story begins with a walk—not a triumphant march, but a slow, heavy journey away from Jerusalem, away from...
Why I Believe in Easter (Rev. Dr. Charley Reeb)
Dr. John Trent tells about a wedding video he once saw. The video was shot from the back of the church looking up the aisle toward the...
Why I Believe in Easter Devotional Guide
Monday: Read John 20:1. Mary Magdalene discovers the empty tomb. Reflect on what the empty tomb symbolizes for you—hope, new beginnings,...
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Nurturing the Spiritual Needs of Persons Living with Memory Loss
Spiritual is key to our overall well-being. This is especially true for persons living with memory loss and their families. Creating and...
The End of the Parade Devotional Guide
Monday: Read Mark 14:32. Jesus chooses a quiet place to pray. Consider the importance of finding a space in your life where you can connect...
The End of the Parade (Rev. Dr. Charley Reeb)
I don’t know about you, but for me Palm Sunday always has the feeling of being like a tailgate party before Easter. I guess we just...
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Are You a Constant Corrector? Letting Go of Being Right with People Living with Dementia
Imagine being told several times every day that you are incorrect about a statement, perception, date, place, or a simple memory. Imagine...
A Turning Point Devotional Guide
Day 1: The Limitation of “Too Late” – John 11:1-6 Limiting Belief: “You’re too late.” Human Need: Control. Certainty. Our...
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