Hidden Truth

It is the meaning that men attribute to their life, it is their entire system of values that define the meaning and the value of old age. The reverse ...

When God Interrupts Ministry

You find God's presence in surprising places.

The way pastors work, we easily confuse an outboard motor for the wind of the Spirit. We are God-called ...

No Useful Past

What is worrisome is the absolute domination of the present in so many homes, and the absence of any shared past. It isn't a class phenomenon so much ...

Getting the Right Perspective

When we are too young, we do not judge well; so, also, when we are too old. If we do not think enough, or if we think too much on any matter, we get obstinate ...

Hold onto Ideals

People grow old only by deserting their ideals. Years may wrinkle the skin, but to give up interest wrinkles the soul. Worry, self-doubt, self-distrust, ...

Theology of Death

Death is a theological issue. Indeed, for most people, it is the theological issue.

Message from on High

Each fall I look forward to the call of wild geese, marking the approach of autumn. When I heard the faint, eerie, unmistakable sound once again, I leapt ...

So Little Time?

We are always complaining that our days are few and acting as though there would be no end of them.

The Old Outnumber the Young

In most churches there are twice as many adults over 55 as youth 13 to 20 years old.

Inevitability of Aging

As you know, birthdays make one thoughtful. If one is prepared to be honest, any birthday means one has aged. That makes me realize that whenever we speak ...