Download or read book 10 Gospel Promises for Later Life written by Jane Marie Thibault and published by Upper Room Books. This book was released on 2016-10-01 with total page 104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Is there any good news in the "Good News" for older adults? We're living longer. In fact, people 85 and older are the fastest-growing segment of the U.S. population. Life expectancy is increasing in all developed countries in the world. With the gift of longer life, though, comes pain. The worst physical ailments and frailties may seem inconsequential when compared to the feelings of emotional and spiritual abandonment that many elders report today: "I can't relate to Jesus' message any longer. The gospel calls for action. I can't do what Christ wants me to do, and I feel guilty." "The Old Testament comforts me more than the New Testament. These writings relate to my situation more since I'm old, flat on my back, and utterly dependent on others." "The church has no place for old people." "I feel that I have outgrown Jesus —he's for beginners in the spiritual life." Out of Thibault's reflection on the relevance of the gospel to later life comes hope. "While secular society offers long-term care insurance, Jesus offers the promise of abundant life in the here and now as well in heaven," Thibault says. Each chapter of 10 Gospel Promises for Later Life addresses a fear about aging and faith and gives an example of its negative effect on a person's daily life. Next you'll find a response, the promise of the gospel, the assurance of God's constant love that offers hope in all circumstances. Identify your own fears (or the fears of a loved one) about aging, and learn from Thibault's sensitive study how to make the most of God's gift of longer life. Questions for personal reflection or group discussion are included at the end of each chapter, making it an ideal book for individuals or classes.

Download or read book Pilgrimage Into the Last Third of Life written by Jane Marie Thibault and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How shall we spend our God-gift of an extra three decades? The Last Third of life (age 60 and beyond) offers significant challenges that Thibault and Morgan propose we approach as a pilgrimage. Their scripture-based meditations and reflection questions examine 7 tasks essential to living the Last Third fearlessly and with purpose:

Download or read book Growing Older Thinking Younger written by Keith A. Haemmelmann and published by The Pilgrim Press. This book was released on 2012-11-01 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Baby Boomers are maturing, more Boomer than baby, and this generation redefines what it means to age gracefully. Growing Older, Thinking Younger Ministry to Boomers helps church leaders to define this generation within the life of their church community. Discover what successful ministry with aging members of your congregation looks like. Clergy will learn how the church can reach out to this large segment and adapt to their needs as they move into retirement. Haemmelmann reveals to readers what boomers look like, what is important to them and how church fits into their everyday lives. He illustrates for readers how to propel your ministries with older adults forward as they enter their golden years.

Download or read book No Act of Love Is Ever Wasted written by Jane Marie Thibault and published by Upper Room Books. This book was released on 2017-11-28 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With more than 5 million people in the United States living with Alzheimer's disease and nearly 10 million loved ones caring for them, addressing the concerns of these elders and their caregivers is a matter of increasing importance. Relying on their many years of experience in this area, Jane Thibault and Richard Morgan offer this book to provide a fresh, hopeful model of dealing with life and death in the realm of Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia. Caregivers have two basic needs: affirmation that caregiving is not in vain and reassurance that the lives of those for whom they care are not being lived in vain. Care receivers need more than medical attention; they need tender care, involvement in the community, and a sense of connection with a loving God. When patient and caregiver regard this shared experience as a "mutual spiritual path," each plays a role in deepening the spiritual life of the other. No Act of Love Is Ever Wasted is an excellent resource for individuals caring for loved ones as well as for counselors, support group leaders, pastors, and other professionals. In addition to offering practical ways to help, this book serves as a reminder that every act of love brings positive transformation to the recipient, to the giver, and to the world.

Download or read book Take My Hand Again written by Brummett, Nancy Parker and published by Kregel Publications. This book was released on 2015-04-27 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The guide the author wishes she had when she took on a caretaker role.
By 2020, the senior population in this country will number over 115 million. Despite this persistent “graying” of America, few adult children feel prepared to take on the role of caregiver for aging parents. Those who discover they must now intervene and care for an elder they love are often at a loss. Trying to navigate the transition is like being dropped in a foreign country with no map, no GPS, and no translator—and acting as tour guide.
Nancy Parker Brummett knows what they’re going through and has the means to help. She shares her own experience of caring for a mother and mother-in-law in assisted living, as well as lessons learned through study of the academic, social, and political issues involved. Each chapter begins with relevant Scripture, but the useful information here is not limited to people of faith.
Take My Hand Again offers readers the warm feeling of having someone they trust stepping up to hold their hand and share encouragement and hope. Children of the aging don’t need a degree in gerontology; they just need for someone to ask the pertinent questions and give them an overview of the pros and cons of common options so they can make informed decisions. Whether they’ve already had their wake-up call or just want to be prepared for what’s to come, Brummett’s sometimes humorous, sometimes poignant book has just what they’re looking for.

Download or read book Dementia Friendly Worship written by Virginia Biggar and published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers. This book was released on 2019-06-21 with total page 330 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Religious faith is a powerful source of comfort and support for individuals and families facing dementia. Many faith leaders need help in adapting their ministries to address the worship/spiritual needs of this group. A product of Faith United Against Alzheimer's, this handbook by 45 different authors represents diverse faith traditions, including Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Sikhism, Buddhism and Native American. It provides practical help in developing services and creating dementia friendly faith communities. It gives an understanding of the cognitive, communicative and physical abilities of people with dementia and shows what chaplains, clergy and lay persons can do to engage them through worship. Included are several articles by persons living with dementia.

Download or read book The Promises of God written by Kevin P. Conway and published by Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG. This book was released on 2014-10-29 with total page 318 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This study is the first to investigate why Paul makes exclusive use of 'epangelia' for the divine pledge when referring to the Abrahamic covenant, a usage of the term never found in the OT-LXX. After examining Jewish writings and Greek literature of the classical and Hellenistic periods, this study demonstrates that Paul is rather unique in his exclusive use of the 'epangelia' word group for the divine pledge and for using the term predominantly in reference to the Abrahamic promises. This exclusive usage is further deemed unexpected in that the 'horkos' and 'omnymi' lexemes are by far the terms most commonly associated with God's promises to Abraham in the OT, the literature with which Paul was most familiar. The study then moves to explain why Paul has chosen this path of discontinuity, where it is argued that Paul's exclusive choice of 'epangelia' for the divine promise is driven by its conceptual and linguistic correspondence with the 'euangelion', one of the terms Paul adopted from the early church that forms the core of his ministry. This conceptual word study of the divine promise will benefit Pauline scholars interested in Paul's use of the OT as well as his association of the 'euangelion' and 'epangelia' word groups.

Download or read book His Word is His Bond Believe and Trust Only God s Promises written by and published by Dorrance Publishing. This book was released on with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Bible Promises for Life written by BroadStreet Publishing Group LLC and published by BroadStreet Publishing Group LLC. This book was released on 2015-08-01 with total page 506 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “The earth and sky will wear out and fade away before one word I speak loses its power or fails to accomplish its purpose.” Matthew 24:35, The Passion Translation What a wonderful promise—one of many that God has for you and every one of your needs. These promises do not change; they are always true. They are for all people and for all time because they reflect the heart and character of God. Bible Promises for Life is a powerful resource and your complete handbook to everything God guarantees in his Word, giving you the confidence you need to face life’s troubles. Over 2,000 promises arranged into 144 topics in alphabetical order makes this book the perfect reference when you need God’s reassurance most. Keep a copy on your nightstand and give one to a friend. God’s promises will never lose their power or fail to accomplish their purpose in your life!

Download or read book The MEV Promises of God Creative Journaling Bible written by Charisma House and published by Charisma Media. This book was released on 2016-10-18 with total page 1122 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This unique Bible for craft enthusiasts is a wonderful resource for creative art journaling and coloring. Beautiful illustrations spread throughout the Bible, with both lined and blank margins, allow for a wide variety of creative uses.

Download or read book The Lord Strengthens Our Faith Our Hearing Our Prayers Our Decisions written by Allen J. Bachoroski and published by Dorrance Publishing. This book was released on 2022-06-17 with total page 174 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Lord Strengthens Our Faith, Our Hearing, Our Prayers, & Our Decisions By: Allen Bachoroski This author’s journey towards faith is candidly shared, starting with his unbelief and traveling through scripture in search of answers to business decisions, overcoming addictions, hearing God’s voice and being healed from cancer. Mr. Bachoroski’s scripturally based book is filled with personal and Biblical examples. The reader will find their faith growing as they explore areas of unbelief and learn how The Lord Strengthens Our Faith, Our Hearing, Our Prayers and Our Decisions. The first section about faith makes for an interesting read when Hebrew names are used to describe Bachoroski’s personal experiences with faith. The next section is about hearing from God by exploring 21 different ways to hear Him. Then he documents promises from Jesus that can be used in prayer. Bachoroski reviews events in the life of Jesus in which the promises are taught. Finally, a section that uses Bachoroski’s 35 years in school administration, sharing scripture that helped in his decisions-making. One hard decision was believing in healing so he shares 19 passages that lead to healing. The four areas where The Lord Strengthens are faith, hearing, prayers, and decisions. The appendix reviews 150 scriptural passages that are described in the book to help with personal research and group discussions.

Download or read book Words of Life written by Adam Hamilton and published by Convergent Books. This book was released on 2020-12-29 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What if the Ten Commandments were not just a set of ancient rules, but a guide to experiencing the good life today? “Adam Hamilton is a teacher of the highest order, able to bridge the gap between very old divine teaching and very current human reality.”—Barbara Brown Taylor, author of Always a Guest: Speaking of Faith Far from Home Nearly everyone has heard of the Ten Commandments, the list of “thou-shalt-nots” found in the Bible. Jesus saw these commandments not as onerous burdens, but as guideposts to help us experience a good and beautiful life. These ten ancient “words” were given to us by a loving God who longed to set safe boundaries, create order out of chaos, help communities live peacefully, and protect us—often from ourselves. In this book of Scripture and inspiration, bestselling author Adam Hamilton brings modern eyes to the most important set of ethics in history. He considers the commandments in their historical context, considering the meaning of each commandment in Hebrew, unpacking how Jesus reinterpreted them, and showing how every thou-shalt-not was intended to point to a life-giving “thou shalt.” He also explores how the latest research in science and psychology illuminates these commandments, rightly understood, as a way of ordering one's life beautifully in the present day. In a culture marked by workaholism, materialism, and social media-driven envy, God has given us a time-tested path that leads to gratitude, confidence, and peace. A landmark work from one of our most trusted biblical thinkers, Words of Life is an inspiring, thought-provoking read for anyone seeking to live a meaningful and joyful life.

Download or read book The Joy of the Gospel written by Pope Francis and published by Image. This book was released on 2014-10-07 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The perfect gift! A specially priced, beautifully designed hardcover edition of The Joy of the Gospel with a foreword by Robert Barron and an afterword by James Martin, SJ. “The joy of the gospel fills the hearts and lives of all who encounter Jesus… In this Exhortation I wish to encourage the Christian faithful to embark upon a new chapter of evangelization marked by this joy, while pointing out new paths for the Church’s journey in years to come.” – Pope Francis This special edition of Pope Francis's popular message of hope explores themes that are important for believers in the 21st century. Examining the many obstacles to faith and what can be done to overcome those hurdles, he emphasizes the importance of service to God and all his creation. Advocating for “the homeless, the addicted, refugees, indigenous peoples, the elderly who are increasingly isolated and abandoned,” the Holy Father shows us how to respond to poverty and current economic challenges that affect us locally and globally. Ultimately, Pope Francis demonstrates how to develop a more personal relationship with Jesus Christ, “to recognize the traces of God’s Spirit in events great and small.” Profound in its insight, yet warm and accessible in its tone, The Joy of the Gospel is a call to action to live a life motivated by divine love and, in turn, to experience heaven on earth. Includes a foreword by Robert Barron, author of Catholicism: A Journey to the Heart of the Faith and James Martin, SJ, author of Jesus: A Pilgrimage

Download or read book Hendrickson Parallel Bible PR KJV NKJV NIV NLT written by Hendrickson Publishers and published by Hendrickson Publishers. This book was released on 2008 with total page 2897 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hendrickson's popular parallel Bible just got better! It now features the latest edition of the highly regarded New Living Translation. Bible study leaders, students of the Scripture and readers interested in seeing how their favorite verses are rendered in different translations will appreciate this volume: it's an essential aid for in-depth study of God's Word!

Download or read book After Death written by Sekhar Reddy Vasa and published by Faith Scope. This book was released on 2020-12-24 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dear readers, generally authors exhibit their expertise on the subject that they are writing about based on their experiences. But writing about death and the life after is not easy, as it cannot be seen and cannot be experienced. It is very difficult to understand death and the life after even if someone explains to us since it is invisible to the human eye. However, bible tells us very clearly about the journey of souls after death. It took lot of effort to make every point written in this book to be biblical because no one will believe if I write about journey of souls without proper references. I am happy to say that this book is complete to some extent as I am able to find biblical references for journey of souls after death. Where are the souls of our forefathers that died before us? This question makes us curious to know the truth. At the same time, the thought of death and life after causes us to get frightened and we then try to avoid thinking about it. Only few of us realize that there is a long life after our death. This book is a great gift for those who wants to know more about it…

Download or read book NIV New Spirit Filled Life Bible written by Thomas Nelson and published by Thomas Nelson. This book was released on 2014-05-13 with total page 1921 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Find the Holy Spirit throughout the Bible. Jack Hayford, founding pastor of The Church on the Way, has led a team of anointed scholars to produce the New Spirit-Filled Life Bible. This outstanding resource offers a fresh look at the Scriptures and the work of the Holy Spirit. This Bible addresses important issues of Spirit-filled living in the context of solid biblical scholarship. Features include: Kingdom Dynamics - 41 themes throughout the Bible that give us values as we advance the gospel throughout the world Word Wealth - More than 550 key terms defined and brought to life, pulling the language from the original Greek and Hebrew into everyday English Truth-In-Action - Charts with practical application from every book of the Bible Detailed book introductions Verse-by-verse study notes Spirit-Filled Life Bibles sold to date: More than 2 million

Download or read book God s Inspirational Promises written by Max Lucado and published by Thomas Nelson. This book was released on 2013-05-06 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Wherever you are in life, wherever you are in the world, God’s promises remind you that He is always near. God wants us to know He is in the midst of wherever we are, whatever we’re doing. And He does this by speaking directly to us through His Word. The Bible was written to each of our needs, our hopes, and our dreams. With over 1.2 million copies sold, God’s Inspirational Promises is a classic seller now with a brand-new, updated look. The compilation of verses speak specifically to topics we all relate to: living in a lost world, strong personal relationships, wisdom, guidance, worry, grace, and many more. Heartwarming writings from Max’s bestselling works accompany each selection of Scripture.