The Good News of Christmas (Rev. Dr. Charley Reeb)
One of my favorite Christmas stories is about the young boy who was given a very important role in the church Christmas play. He was to...
Addressing Loneliness and Social Isolation for Families Living with a Dementia
Older adults in general are at a higher risk to experience social isolation and loneliness: they are more likely to live alone, have fewer...
The Hope of Elizabeth Devotional Guide
Scripture: Luke 1:5–25 Monday: Elizabeth’s story begins in the quiet ache of long disappointment, reminding us that hope often feels...
The Hope of Elizabeth (Rev. Andy Whitaker Smith)
I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again: there’s nothing like FUMC in Advent. “Outward visible sign of an inward spiritual...
Gathering for a Thankful Thanksgiving When Living with Dementia
With Thanksgiving only days away, ensuring your family member or friend living with a dementia feels included and a sense of belonging is...
Faithfully Forward with Joy Devotional Guide
Weekly Text: Philippians 3:12-14 Monday: Consider how Paul expresses the idea of pressing on. Joy often comes from the journey rather than...
Faithfully Forward with Joy (Rev. Dr. Charley Reeb)
Today I am going to tell you a trade secret. Well, maybe it’s more of a confession. Most preachers I know salivate over our text for...
Faithfully Forward with Courage Devotional Guide
Weekly Text: Philippians 3:12-14 Paul expresses the importance of pressing on despite past successes and comfort levels. Embrace the...
Faithfully Forward with Courage (Rev. Dr. Charley Reeb)
My late mentor and colleague Bill Self would often talk about the time he went fishing in Florida. Bill really was not much of a fisherman,...