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10 Gospel Promises for Later Life
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
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.
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
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.
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First published January 1, 2006
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May 4, 2019
This is an excellent book to use with the elderly. I am a Stephen Minister and have shared it with a care receiver and as the basis for a book study with the SM team at my church.
May 3, 2010
Thibault has given us a book with promises that God makes to us who are growing older. It is a good read, even though we don't like to think of ourselves as growing older.
It is a helpful and readable book. Any lay person could read this book easily and get a lot of information and help from it.
J. Robert Ewbank author "John Wesley, Natural Man, and the 'Isms'"
It is a helpful and readable book. Any lay person could read this book easily and get a lot of information and help from it.
J. Robert Ewbank author "John Wesley, Natural Man, and the 'Isms'"
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August 7, 2011Many areas that are helpful to stress when visiting with older adults or leading worship. However, she is not a conservative Lutheran and what she says about suffering and about the communion of saints will require some thought and study. Even if you don't agree with those things, some very helpful viewpoints.
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