This week's updated nondenominational worship service theme is friendship. During this service, I encourage you to pause often to ask elders, including those with Alzheimer's and other dementias, about their friends past and present. You'll be amazed at the wisdom they've gained from having and being a good friend! Watch the 45-minute church service on … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: Friendship
I've recorded a brand-new video for this week's nondenominational worship service on justice, in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day in the U.S. As always, this service is suitable for older adults with Alzheimer's and other dementias. The Bible brims with commands (and warnings) for the people of God to care for the vulnerable … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: Justice (MLK Day)
I'm thrilled to be included in the article "Nursing Home Revival" (in print, "The Silver Harvest") in the January-February 2026 issue of CHRISTIANITY TODAY. CT, a magazine founded by Billy Graham and today helmed by Dr. Nicole Martin, exists to "advance the stories and ideas of the kingdom of God." It's exciting for me to … Continue reading Honored to be in CHRISTIANITY TODAY Jan-Feb 2026 issue!
I've slightly updated this week’s nondenominational service on water and baptism. In many church traditions, this Sunday marks the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord (Mark 1:9-10, Matthew 3:13-17). It's a nice chance to think about baptism (which many elders remember) and simply to appreciate water's refreshing qualities. The service is suitable for older adults … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: Baptism & water
In many church traditions, the second Sunday after Christmas marks Epiphany, or Three Kings' Day, the final week of Advent, to honor the three wise men's visit to the child Jesus with their gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. So this week's updated nondenominational worship service theme is gifts -- why we give gifts and … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: Gifts (Epiphany)
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