Category Archives: aging

When Angels Stand Amazed

March 23, 2011 · by · in aging, alzheimer's, brokenness, christlikeness, church life, delusions, dementia, devotional, difficulties, discipleship, disease, distinctiveness, faith, faithfulness, following Jesus, glory of God, gold, grace, mental illness, mercy, pain, power, praise, presence of God, Serving Mentally Ill Christians, sickness, understanding, wisdom, witness, women, worship

“When the Japanese mend broken objects, they aggrandize the damage by filling the cracks with gold. They believe that when something’s suffered damage and has a history it becomes more beautiful.” ~Barbara Bloom   Just a short word of encouragement to all my suffering brothers and sisters.  I believe God loves you (not a cliche) [...]

Geriatrics R Us, and Other Thoughts

May 5, 2010 · by · in advice, aging, faith, fear of death, heaven, life lessons

I’m coming up to 50 and it seems very strange.  I have never gotten old before, so it is an adventure.  I guess for the first time I’m face-to-face with three things. 1)  I am older than most people I meet.  A few weeks ago I attended the weekly pastor’s meeting for Homer.  I looked [...]