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NEW Bible study discussion guides: 3 Parables

September 27, 2022September 26, 2022Leave a comment

I love getting emails from chaplains and others who are leading a Bible study for elders with Alzheimer's and other dementias and using my Bible discussion guides. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your service! I'm often asked if I have any new Bible study discussion guides ... and I'm happy to … Continue reading NEW Bible study discussion guides: 3 Parables

Dementia-friendly church service: Community

September 22, 2022September 22, 20222 Comments

As I go through my videos and update them, I'm working to fix the sound issues and shorten the videos to no more than 45 minutes. That's what I've done with this week's nondenominational worship service video on community. I still like the message a lot: We are all, including elders with dementia, a necessary … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: Community

Dementia-friendly church service: Courage

September 15, 2022September 15, 20223 Comments

Thanks to your feedback, I'm going through my videos to fix the sound issues. This week I've updated the nondenominational worship service on courage. Though circumstances may be scary and the future unsure, we can walk forward in courage because "the Lord your God is with you wherever you go" (Joshua 1:9). As always, this … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: Courage

Dementia-friendly church service: Creation

September 8, 2022Leave a comment

This week's new video nondenominational worship service celebrates the Season of Creation. This liturgical observance starts on September 1 and ends on October 4, the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi, patron saint of ecology. As always, this service is suitable for older adults with Alzheimer's and other dementias. Watch the 45-minute worship service on … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: Creation

Bible study activity video: The Beatitudes, part 2 (Matt. 5:4-9)

September 5, 2022August 31, 2022Leave a comment

Last week I posted part 1 of the Bible study discussion of the Beatitudes, from Jesus' Sermon on the Mount. This week, as promised, is part 2, which covers the next six verses, with emphasis on what it means to "hunger and thirst for righteousness." What fruit will our lives bear if we live this … Continue reading Bible study activity video: The Beatitudes, part 2 (Matt. 5:4-9)

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