Seniors Archives

11 Biblical Ideas for Mind, Body, and Soul Fitness after 50

In high school, distance running was one of my strengths. Now, I walk. That’s, of course, not the only change I’ve had to make in the last few...

11 Biblical Ideas for Mind, Body, and Soul Fitness after 50

7 Ways Seniors Can Engage with Younger Generations in Their Church and Community

As a senior, you have a lot to offer the younger people around you – and younger generations can offer you a lot, as well. But it can be...

7 Ways Seniors Can Engage with Younger Generations in Their Church and Community

5 Ways to Debunk the Myth That Christians Aren’t Afraid of Death

The fear of death is common, even among Christians. While many people think Christians are not afraid of death, it is not true. Even though...

5 Ways to Debunk the Myth That Christians Aren’t Afraid of Death

6 Ways to Prioritize Your Marriage Once the Kids Are Gone

One of the basic issues couples have is that they don't talk to each other. They often talk at each other, but they don't talk to each other,...

6 Ways to Prioritize Your Marriage Once the Kids Are Gone

5 Markers of Spiritual Maturity

You would think the desire of every believer in Jesus Christ is to strive for spiritual maturity. I can’t say for certain this is true of every...

5 Markers of Spiritual Maturity

A New Year's Study for Seniors to Grow in Availability

Being available isn't just a good thing to do; it is a holy calling. When we prioritize reaching out to others, adjusting our schedule and agenda,...

A New Year's Study for Seniors to Grow in Availability

5 New Year's Resolutions for Parents of Adult Children

Before I'd begun reading this Psalm, I had been missing my adult children and longing to see and connect with them. They are busy living their...

5 New Year's Resolutions for Parents of Adult Children

4 Truths That Remind Us It's Never Too Late to Change

With every botched career move, failed relationship, and deferred hope, we hear that familiar, accusatory whisper. "It's too late now." Did you go...

4 Truths That Remind Us It's Never Too Late to Change

9 Ways Grandparents Can Share Christmas This Year, Even from Far Away

If the grandparents can have a positive attitude, grandchildren will follow along and consider 2020 Christmas a fun adventure. Here are 9 creative...

9 Ways Grandparents Can Share Christmas This Year, Even from Far Away

5 Easy Recipes to Try This Christmas

Eating a meal together often brings a sense of joy and contentment to our physical bodies, along with drawing people together emotionally and...

5 Easy Recipes to Try This Christmas

10 Ways to Pray Bigger Prayers in the New Year

Prayer is powerful. God is all heart, and He knows ours fully. Prayer is an intimate connection with our Creator, who hears us and loves us. Jesus...

10 Ways to Pray Bigger Prayers in the New Year

Facing Your First Christmas with an Incurable Illness

Jesus died in order for us to live, and I have chosen to take hold of this blessing. What will you do?

Facing Your First Christmas with an Incurable Illness

How Do You Process the Grief of Never Becoming a Grandparent?

Many of my friends have grandchildren, but I know others who don’t. When they have a conversation with their children about their decisions not to...

How Do You Process the Grief of Never Becoming a Grandparent?

5 Ways Grandparents Can Cultivate a Healthy Family Environment

It can happen in the best of families. Tensions grow when a new grandchild arrives, and the new mom and grandma have some significant disagreement...

5 Ways Grandparents Can Cultivate a Healthy Family Environment

How to Celebrate Christmas When the Kids Are Away

Although I might miss my adult children during the holidays, it is a good time to evaluate my parent-heart and compare what I wanted for them when...

How to Celebrate Christmas When the Kids Are Away

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