As we celebrate Christmas soon…we can actually celebrate it all year as we implement His mission on earth with our lives!
Bringing new insights to boomers with practical ways to embody the love of Jesus in our neighborhood, city and world, advancing God’s kingdom.
As “Boomers “and “Boomers and and Beyond” and also along with Millennials…providing “resources” …on our journey as we explore relationships, interrelationships, and intersection of the 3 “circles of Life” …”bringing every thought captive” to bring new insights as we find practical ways to embody the love of Jesus in our neighborhood, city and world. and showing examples of how people have “made a difference in the world”!
Boomers: Challenging and encouraging news and experiences of people in this age group
As Tony Evans states in his book, Called for a Purpose,
You exist for God. You are His special creation. He formed you and He made you because He loves you. You have a reason to get up every morning: to fulfill the purpose god has for your life. And it is a great purpose, a wonderful purpose. In fact, God tells you in Jeremiah 29:11 that He has a good plan for you when you seek Him and His will for your life. You’ve heard it before, but let this sink in: God has a good plan for you.
The God who created you for Himself has never made a mistake. His plan for you has no failures or flaws. Yes, you will have to endure trials, but they will work together for good if you love god, draw near to God…experience God.
.Tony Evans. Called for a Purpose
We all from Millennials to Boomers have a desire to “make a difference” in the world”…h
You might want to go to my BLOG which is word searchable
A good book on Boomers by Stuart Briscoe
Bloom where you are planted. Pastor Briscoe states, “The church may have put old folks out to grass, but God hasn’t! Graze where you’re parked: bloom where you’re planted: play the hand you’re dealt.”
Praise For Improving With Age
God has numbered our days and we’re still here because His purpose for us is not finished (Eph2:10). Stuart and Jill’s book Improving with Age will not only help you make the most of what’s left, it will make you want to hear God’s words, ‘Well done, My good and faithful servant.’ -Kay Arthur. Cofounder Precept Ministries International. Author teacher…and great admirer of Stuart and Jill.
Improving with Age is a timely reminder that those of us who are growing older are desperately needed in our families, our churches and society at large. Those w ho are retired from their vocations must realize that God has a future for them, not just in heaven but also on earth, even as they anticipate the challenges of old age…I hope many thousands read these pages and find that old age can be welcomed, knowing that God has meaningful tasks for us to do- Dr. Erwin W. Lutzer. Senior Pastor of The Moody Church, Chicago.
A few quotes from Improving With Age. God’s Plan for Getting Older and Better.
We must not fail to encourage and equip our aging saints to invest their mature years in vigorous ministries reaching out to their contemporaries who, after all, are the ones closest to eternity!
The church may have put old folks out to grass, but God hasn’t! Graze where you’re parked; bloom where you’re planted; play the hand you’re dealt.
A few personal notes from Jill
Call a Christian friend to talk
Take a walk outside in God’s creation and worship Him.
Listen to some worship music
Ask God to give you a waking thought each morning.
Do you know of someone who is sick in the hospital or worried about his or her health or about aging? Perhaps sending that person a card with a summary of your thoughts about renewal would encourage him or her.
More Resources for your journey!
Amy Hanson on “Baby Boomers and Beyond”
Amy Hanson, nationally-known speaker and author of the book Baby Boomers and Beyond: Tapping the Ministry Talents and Passions of Adults over 50. Continue reading Amy Hanson on “Baby Boomers and Beyond”Denver Institute for Faith & Work
Boomers: Don’t we all want to finish well? A good book by Bob Buford with stories of people in midlife and boomers who finished well.
Boomers: Never to late to review your Mission and Vision in your life.
As Zig Ziglar says “The trail is long, and we won’t arrive at our destination in this life. Still, we’re on the journey with Jesus for the greatest thrill of our lives.
“Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding.
In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.”
Proverbs 3:3-6 English Standard Version (ESV)
It takes a “Team” to accomplish much.
Join us in the journey!
At age 74, my life and mission continues to be “…to help others build a more Passionate, Personal and Powerful relationship with our LORD, Savior and role model – Jesus Christ. The “Walking With Jesus Bible Study Series” is a complete Bible study of every event in Jesus’ life to teach us the best way to live. Go to http://www.wwj.bible and start your “Walking With Jesus Bible study group.
God Bless!