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Counting What Counts
I would like to begin this morning by asking you to imagine something. Imagine a funeral. Everyone has gathered in this sanctuary for the...
Counting What Counts Devotional Guide
Prayer: Lord, draws us back to you and what really matters. May your poignant parable be a cautionary tale for all of us who can be tempted...
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Promoting the Valuable Aspect of Human Diversity!
July is Disability Pride Month and is an opportunity to celebrate people with disabilities, their identities, culture, and contributions to...
The Question that Changes Everything Devotional Guide
Weekly Scripture Text: Matthew 16:13-20 Monday: How would you answer Jesus’ question, “Who do you say I am?” What does your answer...
The Question that Changes Everything (Rev. Dr. Charley Reeb)
I’m going to say something that is going to surprise some of you.  I was a shy kid.  Painfully shy.  I really was.  It was my twin...
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Living With Dementia: Do you provide care or offer support?
Dementia is more than memory loss. Symptoms may include a lack of initiation, depression, apathy, lack of motivation and create feelings of...
Chosen and Cherished Devotional Guide
Weekly Scripture Passage: Ephesians 1:3-23 Monday: Read Ephesians 1:3. What does it mean to you to be blessed with every spiritual blessing...
Chosen and Cherished (Rev. Dr. Charley Reeb)
I want Scripture to love on you today. The Bible says that we have an inheritance from God that is priceless.  Many people don’t know...
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Nurturing the Spirit of Persons Living with Memory Loss
Spiritual and social connectedness are key to our overall well-being. This is especially true for persons living with memory loss. Creating...
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