Overview
Even when we're old, God can still use us. In Don't Write My Obituary Just Yet, Missy Buchanan will warm your heart with her stories of older adults living with a sense of purpose and gratitude for the life God has given them. As Buchanan writes in the introduction, ""Good stories leave an imprint on our hearts and inspire us to live differently."" The 30 stories in this enlarged-print book give us glimpses into the lives of ordinary people ranging from 70 to 100 years old. Some of these folks are active; others are dealing with physical or mental decline. All exemplify how strong faith can help us overcome struggles and sorrows and live in hope. A scripture and prayer accompany each story. This book will uplift any older adult who needs to know that their life still matters to God and others. It's also an encouraging guide for middle-aged people wondering how they can live meaningful lives in their later years, even if they are ill or frail.
Full Product Details
Author: Missy Buchanan
Publisher: Upper Room Books
Imprint: Upper Room Books
Edition: Large type / large print edition
Dimensions:
Width: 15.20cm
, Height: 1.00cm
, Length: 22.60cm
Weight: 0.181kg
ISBN: 9780835810463
ISBN 10: 0835810461
Pages: 112
Publication Date: 01 February 2011
Audience:
General/trade
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General
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Awaiting stock
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Reviews
Missy Buchanan offers readers a chance to listen to the wisdom of the wise in this insightful book. Read and be wise! -Adam Hamilton author, When Christians Get It Wrong Stories of life. Stories of faith. Missy Buchanan, a gifted storyteller, invites the reader to learn and grow, to be inspired by the wisdom of adults in their later years. This optimistic book is evidence that God isn't finished with us when we reach retirement age. The later years can be as purposeful and rewarding as earlier years! -Richard H. Gentzler Jr. author, Aging and Ministry in the 21st Century A wonderful ""scrapbook"" of stories about people who demonstrate that Christians don't retire-they re-fire! This is truly a book of hope and a nudge to get off the couch (and perhaps into spiritual rehab)! It is filled with the abundant life Jesus promised. -Jane Thibault author, 10 Gospel Promises for Later Life
"Missy Buchanan offers readers a chance to listen to the wisdom of the wise in this insightful book. Read and be wise! -Adam Hamilton author, When Christians Get It Wrong Stories of life. Stories of faith. Missy Buchanan, a gifted storyteller, invites the reader to learn and grow, to be inspired by the wisdom of adults in their later years. This optimistic book is evidence that God isn't finished with us when we reach retirement age. The later years can be as purposeful and rewarding as earlier years! -Richard H. Gentzler Jr. author, Aging and Ministry in the 21st Century A wonderful ""scrapbook"" of stories about people who demonstrate that Christians don't retire-they re-fire! This is truly a book of hope and a nudge to get off the couch (and perhaps into spiritual rehab)! It is filled with the abundant life Jesus promised. -Jane Thibault author, 10 Gospel Promises for Later Life"
Author Information
Missy Buchanan, an advocate for older adults, is an internationally recognized author and speaker on issues of aging faithfully. With thousands of followers on Twitter and Facebook, Buchanan provides daily insight and encouragement for the journey of aging. She enjoys weekly visits (digital visits and phone calls during the COVID pandemic) with older adult friends in senior living communities. Buchanan is the author of multiple books, a devotional calendar, and a devotional journal. She lives in Rockwall, Texas, and has three adult children and four grandchildren.
