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Encouragement for the second half
Articles to help adults 55+ keep serving, mentoring, and finishing strong
A Hardening of the Categories
Respected professor Howie Hendricks knew that over time we can develop a “hardening of the categories.” It’s not just our arteries we need to worry about.Let’s continue to learn from the perspective o
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Fruitful in the No-Go Season
The Apostle Paul talked about finding contentment in whatever state he found himself, even in a no-go prison environment. But it wasn’t a passive, do-nothing state of contentment … he persevered in hu
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It’s Time for Seniors to be More Than ‘Vulnerable’
It really bothers me that 50 million or more Americans are being painted with a single, pitiful brush stroke, no matter how well intentioned it may be.Well, this is our senior moment! I want to replac
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Spiritual Applications of COVID-19
Charlotte shared these devotional thoughts at a recent YES! board meeting. Gary & Charlotte are on a missionary assignment in Japan, and Gary serves on the YES! board of directors. With our shared glo
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Pray It Forward
For some, this gift will help put food on the table or help pay rent for another month.For others, it's a gift that is appreciated but not critical for survival.We invite you to pray about how you mig
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With Fear and Great Joy
It’s amazing how certain phrases command our attention when life circumstances change. The Word hasn’t changed, but our conditions sure have.While we’re in a season fraught with very real coronavirus
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The Pandemic's Far-Reaching Breadth
We join with you in prayer during this very troubling season. Let not our hearts be troubled!Yes, we’re all in this together, but what a broad swath of life experiences!Yes, we who are older and more
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Shortcuts
In spiritual and church realms, shortcuts should have a warning label attached. Sometimes they cut God, others, and ourselves short.Our hearts grieve when we see churches snubbing older adults in thei
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2020!
… such a clean number to accompany countless invitations to fresh, new beginnings. An annual marker this symmetrical won’t come around again in our lifetime.May this new decade bring out the best in a
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Sometimes No Answers
Shani and I looked at each other but exchanged no words. I held her hand as Dr. Curran came in with a quiet ‘Good morning’—not his usual sunny greeting. He connected the new device and sat close for a
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God-Orchestrated Sidewinders
God can use every detail of our lives for His glory if we will cooperate and lean into His plan. An out-of-place back and an old gospel song led to a series of unexpected miracles. Some of God’s best
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Divine Transitions
We’re continually struck by the similarities of college graduation and retirement. Of course, it’s right to celebrate past educational and vocational achievements, but it’s incomplete if we don’t ask,
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