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Dying to Live (Rev. Dr. Charley Reeb)
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Dying to Live Devotional Guide
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We Are the Children of God Devotional Guide
Day 1: The Invitation:  Matthew 18:1-3 Jesus responds to the disciples’ question about who is greatest. The disciples focus on...
We Are the Children of God (Rev. Kim DuBreuil)
When you walk into my home, one of the first things you might notice is a large antique wardrobe that my mom bought years ago from Thom...
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Active Aging and the Five Dimensions of Wellness
A holistic approach to active aging focuses on optimizing our physical, social, emotional, cognitive, and spiritual needs. Below are quick...
The Church that God Blesses Devotional Guide
Weekly Text: 2nd Chronicles 6:12-7:3 Monday: What stands out to you in Solomon’s prayer? How does it reflect your own prayer life?...
The Church that God Blesses (Rev. Dr. Charley Reeb)
In order for a church to be vital, it only must do one thing. In fact, this one thing is the deciding factor of whether a church lives or...
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Improving Quality of Life for Individuals Living with Dementia and Their Families
An important goal when supporting individuals living with a neuro-cognitive disorder such Alzheimer’s disease or other types of dementia,...
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