If you think that being old is about having a rocking chair and an easy life style, think again. You're looking through the binoculars backwards. What's Age Got To Do With It? turns the lenses the right way around and gives a clear, Scriptural view of God's purpose for old age. When He created the universe, God set in motion times and seasons and the ageing process. Old age was part of His plan from the beginning - that people should ripen to maturity, developing wisdom through a lifetime of experience and relationship with Him, eventually enriching others with attributes that have been honed over lifetimes. But instead of contributing as God intended, many see themselves as "useless" and are afraid of being a burden. Ageism has destroyed their self-image and expectations, and they give up and become passive - and we are all the losers. Here are stories of many people living full, purpose-driven lives well into their 90s and even 100s. For example, you'll meet the lay preacher who wrote a book at 100 years of age because he couldn't stand long enough to preach, and the 95-year-old who organized more Christian support from local churches for his care home, as well as many ordinary people who are making a difference to the lives of those around them. What's Age Got To Do With It? shows how to take off the reins and live the way God intended from the beginning.
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A journalist with a diploma in international marketing, and a post-graduate diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Louise Morse is currently Media and Communications Manager for Pilgrim Homes.
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Contents
Acknowledgments 7
Preface 9
Chapter 1: Steady the Seniors - Our Day is Coming! 13
How the biggest demographic change in history has huge
opportunities for older people
Chapter 2: The Real Life Design 25
Why God designed old age, on purpose
Chapter 3: Clearing the Runway 39
Recognizing and removing obstacles
Chapter 4: Fighting the Invisible Gorilla 59
How ageism makes older people invisible
Chapter 5: How the Tide is Turning 77
"Ageism is so last-century" - stories of seniors living with purpose
Chapter 6: How Not to be Knackered at 90 95
Dealing with things that will prevent you from achieving your destiny
Chapter 7: Your Pre-boarding Check 115
Making sure you are OK for take-off
Chapter 8: Elderhood - Seniors with Purpose 139
Living God's purpose, and understanding the key
Chapter 9: Polishing the Family Silver - Notes for Churches 157
Empowering and engaging older members for the benefit of all
Recommended reading 169
Notes 171