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Observation Skills are Key when Communicating with Someone Living with Dementia
Active listening skills are important when communicating with anyone, especially with someone living with dementia. Developing observation...
God Has the Last Word! (Pastor Charley)
I appreciate the simple wisdom of Winnie the Pooh. One day Pooh and Piglet were taking an evening walk. For a long time, they walk in...
God Has the Last Word! Devotional Guide
Monday: Have you experienced a time when you felt lost or in deep sorrow? How did you find comfort or hope in that situation? Tuesday: Why...
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Internalized Ageism
As we age and live with the changes in our functioning abilities, we may experience a fear of loss of our independence. The anxiety and...
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....
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