Retiring Well Course
Retiring Well is a course and a set of workbooks by Helen Calder for those approaching retirement and for those who have finished full time work in the last year. Retirement is a time of significant change with many matters to consider. The recently published workbooks are in two volumes: Preparing for Retirement and New…
Read MoreFaithful Grandparents: Hope and love through the generations
There has never been a more important time to find meaningful and acceptable ways of passing on faith from one generation to the next. Part of this privilege and responsibility lies with grandparents who live authentic Christian lives. They can be the vital link between the gospel and the faith of a younger generation.
Read MoreRe-imagining Ministry Among Older People
Written by Tina English, CEO of Embracing Age, this book is for all Christians with a heart for older people and seeking to find expression for their concern. It offers advice and resources to enable individuals and churches reach out effectively to the older people in their communities, to visit and support seniors in local care…
Read MoreBible Reflections for Older People
Written by older people for older people, these reflections are designed to bring hope, assurance and sustenance, reminding the reader of the presence and love of God. In each issue are 40 Bible reflections and prayer suggestions to use and revisit as often as is needed. In the central section, Debbie Thrower of BRF’s Anna…
Read MoreWhat’s Age Got To Do With It?
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 the attributes that have been honed over…
Read MoreCoping with Grief and Loss
Written within a Christian context, this booklet looks at the impact of grief and loss and explores key stepping stones to help the reader navigate the tricky waters of bereavement. Author Louise Morse says: “We have remedies for many of our ills, both physical and mental. We have pills for anxiety and depression, but nothing…
Read MoreHope in the Face of Suffering
Since being diagnosed with incurable cancer, Jeremy Marshall has been known for his ability to connect the difficulties that Christians face in this life with the deep-seated joy that is found in knowing the Lord Jesus. Hope in the Face of Suffering — his first devotional, offers twenty inspirational messages for tough times. Jeremy helps…
Read MoreGod’s Word in God’s World
Presented in an A5 format, this hardback glossy photobook brings together Bible verses and photos from nature. Designed with older people in mind, it reminds the reader of the world they have experienced and of God’s creativity and faithfulness, supporting them as they continue in their journey of faith. Large print, thick pages and a…
Read MoreFinishing Well: A God’s eye view of ageing
What is God’s view of ageing? The Bible has much to say, and many stories to tell, about those who did great things, those who did ordinary things well, those who prayed, those who used their gifts, those who suffered, those who went right to the end – and those who, in later years, got…
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