Three small encounters in a long-term care home — and what they taught me about the power of a song, the dignity of our seniors, and the quiet work of the Holy Spirit.
Tag: Faith and aging
Beginning Again: New Mercies for Today’s Demands
It’s 2:00 PM and your patience is gone. You’re “sandwiched” between the needs of aging parents and adult children, feeling like you’ve already failed the day. But God’s mercies aren’t just for tomorrow morning—they are for this very afternoon. Discover how to trade caregiver guilt for chadash (fresh mercy) and learn why “beginning again” is your greatest act of faith.
Honoring Legacy
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Finding Purpose in Your Senior Years
Aging does not signal the end of purpose—it reveals a deeper calling. Drawing from Scripture and real-life testimonies, You Are Not Done Yet: Finding Purpose in Your Senior Years explores how God works powerfully through faithful presence, persistent prayer, and hard-earned wisdom. This reflection invites seniors to release the lie of “being done” and embrace God’s ongoing invitation to live fruitfully, faithfully, and meaningfully in later life.
Honoring Legacy
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Growing in Wisdom with the Years
With silver hair and years behind you, you see life differently now. Ruth’s focus on what truly matters, Walter’s humility from hard lessons, and Florence’s gentle wisdom all show how aging shapes the heart. The Bible calls gray hair a “crown of splendor”—a sign of wisdom earned through real life. Your stories and experience are not just memories; they are gifts younger people deeply need.________________________________________