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Encouragement for the second half
Articles to help adults 55+ keep serving, mentoring, and finishing strong
More Than a Buzz Word
Intergenerational may sometimes sound like a buzz word or a passing fad churches may or may not find appealing or relevant. Because the word itself doesn’t appear in Scripture, some see it as a new, e
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Savoring Seasons
Actively serving God in our robust years often carries over into the pre-frail and frail years—adding special meaning, purpose, relationships, and joy. If we refuse to take risks and choose not to ser
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Looking Out for the Interests of Others
"Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others." Philippians 2:4It's so easy to get caught up in looking out for our own interests. I know it is meant more br
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A Godly Leader's Legacy
Beyond his address, eloquence, and influence, we love the humility and integrity of this great Christian leader.Thank God for the integrity of both the message and the messenger!
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Sideline Celebration!
We know longevity in professional sports is different than life, but there comes a time when the sidelines become a better fit than the playing field. While no one shows up for a game just to watch th
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May Our Character Line Up with Our Prayers!
We love how God works up and down the generational chain, using our kids and grandkids to challenge us to live lives worthy of respect. This generation to generation thing isn’t only moving from oldes
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New Year Resolve
We are called to daily pick up our cross and live for Christ. It’s a daily walk, not an annual pilgrimage.We find that encouraging. Let’s not beat ourselves up over yesterday’s missteps. Let’s do bett
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Second Sunday Lunches
When we share stories in other churches about how these students are so intent on making these connections with older adults, many heads nod, affirming how right this is.We long to see that same eager
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Prepared
In both Matthew and Luke we read that the coming of the Son of Man will be like it was in the days of Noah.People were going about business as usual, and suddenly the day of reckoning was upon them. W
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The Gift of Hospitality
We may think of lavish, home-cooked meals and nicely decorated tables as synonymous with hospitality. But it’s not a gift reserved for home economics majors, Pinterest enthusiasts, or younger adults w
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A Taste of My Own Medicine
One June evening a few years ago as I flipped through TV channels, I saw that the San Francisco Giants led the Houston Astros 10-0 after five innings. This game had a foregone conclusion; I was not ab
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Footloose and Fancy Free
Our retirement culture has a tight grip on some folks, and it's a mindset that has been allowed to germinate for years, often unchallenged by the Church.With our focus on serving, we're often tempted
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