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Encouragement for the second half
Articles to help adults 55+ keep serving, mentoring, and finishing strong
The Best Is Yet to Come
We are called to share what God has done and is doing in our lives, whether fifty years or five minutes ago. Sometimes what we are learning and sharing is difficult, but when we live a life oriented t
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In and Out of Season
In 2 Timothy 4:2 Paul tells Timothy to be prepared in season and out of season. So much for arguing that our season determines our preparedness for serving. God wants us to be ready and willing in all
Read more →Women Connect: Forever Friends — Candace Sistig Gaeta
Judy shares the story of Candi, her forever friend of over fifty years, whose life of hard blows and steadfast faith is a testimony to God's far-reaching love.
Read more →Women Connect: May He Be Center — Karen Ray
Karen Ray was the first in her family to follow Jesus. Her journey led from a Billy Graham altar call to teaching English and sharing Christ across China, Hong Kong and Mongolia.
Read more →Women Connect: All In — Vanessa Brakey
Judy tells the story of Vanessa Brakey, who found Jesus in college and has spent eighteen years bringing hope to inner-city children in San Francisco.
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Core Values
If you’ve ever played Wordle, you know it helps to pin down vowels before diving too deeply into consonants.Please follow along as we use Ephesians (NLT) and vowels to uncover five core values of YES!
Read more →Women Connect: Prayer Matters — Erica Capri
Judy tells the story of Erica Capri, whose diligent prayers led her alcoholic husband to Christ — and to a jail ministry that reached more than ten thousand souls.
Read more →Women Connect: Dreamin' the Good Dreams — Cindy Meier
Judy shares the story of Cindy Meier, a mighty woman of faith who serves at Gleanings for the Hungry and, after years of illness, dares to dream God's dreams again.
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YES! Is Growing
Dan & Shani, in their early to mid-fifties, are close to Wes & Judy’s ages when they started YES! in 2008. A huge plus is that they come into this role having already served in second-half leadership
Read more →Women Connect: He Is Alive — Cahleen Shrier
Meet Dr. Cahleen Shrier, a biology professor at Azusa Pacific whose study of the science of Christ's crucifixion has deepened her gratitude for our risen Savior.
Read more →Women Connect: Sisterly Love — Sharon Ries & Shirley Craver
Missionary daughters Shirley Craver and Sharon Ries grew up dreaming big in South America — and today the sisters still dream and serve together, even from Sharon's bedside as she battles cancer.
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Lit Torch
You may think we celebrate older-leader longevity at every turn, based on our Young Enough to Serve mission. Truth is, we often marvel at what people accomplish in life’s later years, but it sometimes
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