Senior Living Ministries
Dear Friend, In his book Facing Loneliness, J. Oswald Sanders tells the story of a distinguished scholar named Henry Martyn. Martyn, a Cambridge University student, was honored at only 20 years of age for his achievements in mathematics. In fact, he was given the highest recognition possible in that field. But he still felt such […]
Everyone experiences hard times—days when loneliness and isolation seem to be unbearable. But on your darkest days, real encouragement is just a click away! At Senior Living Ministries, you’ll get access to encouraging, gospel-centered articles and devotionals through our Resource Library, find Scripture for your situation through our Verses of Comfort page, and submit a prayer […]
Dear Friend, This fun appetizer is always a great beginning to any gathering. You can get creative with the filling and add whatever you want—like shredded chicken. And the best part is you can prepare these well ahead of time and refrigerate. Enjoy! Tortilla Wheels Ingredients: 2 (8 oz.) packages cream cheese 1 (8 oz.) […]
Q: Warren, I’ve been living in the same community for years, and I just don’t feel like anyone here likes me. To be honest, I’m lonely. How can I build relationships with others? A: Building strong relationships with others is vital—especially in our later years. And it always begins with making an intentional connection. While […]
By Warren Olson Clayton Lonetree spent 9 years in prison—and you might say that loneliness put him there.
One of the most powerful weapons that God gives us against fear is prayer. His Word tells us, “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God” (Philippians 4:6). That’s right, prayer is the antidote to anxiety. And it’s only when we […]
By Warren Olson A few years ago, some members of our family were called to Africa to live as missionaries.
Many people accept that growing old is simply something that happens “to” them. So they let their life passions dry up and ache for a renewed purpose. But the truth is aging happens to everybody, it’s perfectly normal, and life should be lived to the full at each stage. So at every age, you have […]
By Warren Olson Everyone ages… yes, everyone.
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