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Wesleyan Rooted: Read Faithfully (Rev. Andy Whitaker Smith)
When I was new to the whole “church” thing, I didn’t receive much explanation about what we were doing or why. It look me a while to...
Wesleyan Rooted: Read Faithfully (Bishop Berlin)
Today I want to talk about love. A week ago I returned from a trip with three classes of clergy recently ordained in the Florida...
Wesleyan Rooted: Read Faithfully Devotional Guide
Day 1: The Bible as the Living Word. Hebrews 4:12 Reflect on how the Bible is more than a rule book. It is a living, dynamic guide that...
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Time to Act
Since 2012, September has been recognized as World Alzheimer’ month. The theme for 2024 is “Time to Act on Dementia, Time to Act on...
Wesleyan Rooted: Grow Deeply
14 For this reason, I bow my knees before the Father, 15 from whom every family in heaven and on earth takes its name. 16 I pray that,...
Wesleyan Rooted: Grow Deeply Devotional Guide
Day 1: Understanding God’s Love 1 John 4:7 Reflect on the unconditional love God has for you. God’s love is the example we should...
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Celebrating Grandparents Day on Sunday
In 1978, President Jimmy Carter signed a proclamation creating National Grandparents Day to honor and show love for the older generations...
Risky Business (Rev. Dr. Charley Reeb)
There is a crazy story about a wealthy Texan who died, and his attorney gathered the entire family for the reading of the will. Relatives...
Risky Business Devotional Guide
Monday: Read Matthew 14:22-23. Reflect on the obedience of the disciples as they followed Jesus’ command to get into the boat. Sometimes,...
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