Beach Calling: A Devotional Journal for the Middle Years and Beyond

by Missy Buchanan

Aging doesn’t take much effort—all you have to do is breathe. Aging faithfully is different. It requires intentional effort to stay focused on God as you make your way through a world of chaos and change. Many women dread aging and resist thinking about it. Yet God designed the human body to change over time, and growing older is part of God’s plan. How we handle the changes that accompany aging reveals much about our spiritual maturity. Beach Calling takes a fresh approach to aging. Missy Buchanan uses comforting imagery from the beach and ocean to engage readers in spiritual reflection. In this devotional journal for women in their middle years and beyond, she guides readers to explore and embrace God’s plan for growing older. Each devotion focuses on a familiar aspect of beach life and leads the reader to a parallel lesson on aging. Each reading contains journaling prompts that invite readers to capture their thoughts in the journaling space provided. Beach Calling helps women accept and prepare for life transitions, including how to navigate the challenges of loss and decline. This inspiring resource leads readers to discover the hope and joy that faithful aging can bring.

129 pages, Kindle Edition

Published May 19, 2019

About the author

Missy Buchanan is the author several books, all relating to aging and faith: Living with Purpose in a Worn-Out Body, Talking with God in Old Age, Don't Write my Obituary Just Yet, and Aging Faithfully (all published by Upper Room Books.) She is also the co-author of My Story, My Song: Mother-Daughter Reflections on Life and Faith along with 87 year-old Lucimarian Roberts and her daughter, Robin Roberts, co-anchor of Good Morning America. Her newest book is Joy Boosters: 120 Ways to Encourage Older Adults. Missy also writes a monthly column, "Aging Well," for The United Methodist Reporter and another for MinistryMatters.com. She writes for many publications, including Mature Living, Mature Years and Presbyterians Today.

Missy is a popular speaker and conference leader for older adult ministries and retirement communities. She has appeared on many Christian TV and radio shows. She has also appeared on Good Morning America for a segment about aging and faith with Robin Roberts and Robin's mother.

Reviews

[Jayi G Presley · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beach devotional

Very calming devotional. It takes me to beach memories where I always feel at peace and closer to God. Easy read.

[Anita · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good reflection questions at the end of each devotion. This book could provide a valuable framework for a personal or small group seaside retreat.