A Puritan Primer: The ABCs of Counselling the Aged
This article draws on the writing of Puritan pastor, Richard Baxter, to offer advice, in “alphabetical order,” to those who must provide pastoral care to the aging.
This article draws on the writing of Puritan pastor, Richard Baxter, to offer advice, in “alphabetical order,” to those who must provide pastoral care to the aging.
This article finds its starting point in Paul's word in 2 Timothy 4:6-8, and discusses four elements that are essential for finishing well (or aging as a believer). They revolve around a daily reliance upon the Lord and his gospel.
What is the Christian hope? From 2 Corinthians 5:1-8 this article shows that Christian hope is looking forward to a new dwelling place, new clothing, new home, and being with Christ. This should be the Christian's comfort as he faces the aging period.
Exploring both the Old and New Testament on aging, this article shows how grandparents and senior members in the church can still be of service to Christ and His church. It also shows how Christ can still be their anchor. This article is about Christians aging in hope.
While the world fights against aging, this article shows how to live together as God's people of all different ages. It shows that aging should not be an enemy, but embraced as a gift of God for the good of the church and the youth. In God's kingdom this generational conflict should not exist.