| Author: | Jane Marie Thibault | ISBN: | 9780835816427 |
| Publisher: | Upper Room | Publication: | October 1, 2016 |
| Imprint: | Upper Room Books | Language: | English |
| Author: | Jane Marie Thibault |
| ISBN: | 9780835816427 |
| Publisher: | Upper Room |
| Publication: | October 1, 2016 |
| Imprint: | Upper Room Books |
| Language: | English |
Is there any good news in the "Good News" for older adults?
We're living longer. In fact, people 85 and older are the fastest-growing segment of the U.S. population. Life expectancy is increasing in all developed countries in the world.
With the gift of longer life, though, comes pain. The worst physical ailments and frailties may seem inconsequential when compared to the feelings of emotional and spiritual abandonment that many elders report today:
- "I can't relate to Jesus' message any longer. The gospel calls for action. I can't do what Christ wants me to do, and I feel guilty."
- "The Old Testament comforts me more than the New Testament. These writings relate to my situation more since I'm old, flat on my back, and utterly dependent on others."
- "The church has no place for old people."
- "I feel that I have outgrown Jesus —he's for beginners in the spiritual life."
Is there any good news in the "Good News" for older adults?
We're living longer. In fact, people 85 and older are the fastest-growing segment of the U.S. population. Life expectancy is increasing in all developed countries in the world.
With the gift of longer life, though, comes pain. The worst physical ailments and frailties may seem inconsequential when compared to the feelings of emotional and spiritual abandonment that many elders report today:
- "I can't relate to Jesus' message any longer. The gospel calls for action. I can't do what Christ wants me to do, and I feel guilty."
- "The Old Testament comforts me more than the New Testament. These writings relate to my situation more since I'm old, flat on my back, and utterly dependent on others."
- "The church has no place for old people."
- "I feel that I have outgrown Jesus —he's for beginners in the spiritual life."
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