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Reflections on Old Age

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  • Archibald Alexander

This article offers two reflections on old age and [[aging]: thoughts about the past and what it means to live by faith.

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How Caring for the Elderly Points Us to the Gospel

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  • Russell D. Moore

Why is it that we have fear of old age? It is because we hate dependency and define ourselves by being needed. This article shows that caring for the elderly should point us to the gospel and deal with our fear of old age.

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The Sunshine and Shadow of Aging

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  • W. H. Velema

Old age has its shadows. This article indicates the challenges of old age, including isolation, loneliness, hurtful past experiences, and unmet expectations. Hope is in knowing that God knows the shadows of old age.

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With Greater Age Comes Greater Sorrow

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  • Tim Challies

Old age has its own sorrows. This article discusses five of them.

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With Greater Age Comes Greater Joy

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  • Tim Challies

Old age should not be burdensome. This article explains the joy that accompanies old age.

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Greater Age Brings Greater Responsibility

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  • Tim Challies

Do you think of your retirement as a time in leisure? Have you considered that old age brings with it greater responsibility? This article explains five responsibilities of old age.

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Aging Brings Life-Shaping Decisions

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  • Tim Challies

Do you think of your retirement as a time of leisure? Old age has its temptations too. This article discusses decisions that are essential for godliness in old age. There are five of them.

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Profiting From Old Age

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  • Henry VanEssen

Some people fear old age, while others look forward to it. How should Christians view old age? Looking at Psalm 92:12-14, the author shows the link between old age and youthful life.

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Senior Saints

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  • Eric Kampen

This article shows how the church should think about the aged members, but also how those in old age should think about their retirement. It encourages them to consider their prophetic call within God’s church.

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The God of Old Age

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  • Timothy J. E. Cross

In an age that celebrates youthfulness, old age is not always favoured. Throughout the Bible old age is treated with honour, if it is spent in righteousness. Old age can still be a time of fruitfulness. Focusing on our eternal God and our eternal hope helps in thinking about the relevancy of age.

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The Best is Yet to Come

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  • Stan K. Evers

Taking hold of God's promises, using opportunities well, possessing humility, developing contentment and applying biblical wisdom are the ingredients to facing old age full of joy instead of regret.

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An Unmessianic Sense of Non-Destiny

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  • Carl R. Trueman

The author of this article discusses the challenge of the mid-life crisis. The author states that it is important to throw away the lie that every individual is unique and special, which makes us out to be like messiahs. Only Christ is unique and only the church has a special destiny. The sooner that is embraced, the better individuals can appreciate old age.

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The Position of the Elderly

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  • W. Pouwelse

This article on the position of the elderly people in church and society, also looks at the wisdom in the old age.

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"Come, Grow Old with Me" Some Thoughts on Aging

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  • Elmer M. Dortzbach

This article is about aging and old age.

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Issues Concerning Euthanasia

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  • Iain Smith

In this article about euthanasia the author discusses sanctity of life, dignity, physical pain, psychological pain, and old age.

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Evangelization & Ministry With and For the Elderly

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  • Douglas MacKeddie

This article is about the neglect and care for the elderly by the church. Old age has its own challenges and should be addressed by the church.

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Outward Decay, Inward Renewal

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  • Ronald C. Christie

This article is about body and spirit, and body and soul. The decay of the body is discussed, as well as old age. This article also focuses on the body and soul in the intermediate state, as well as spiritual life and death. 2 Corinthians 4:16 is also mentioned.

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From Generation to Generation

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  • Tom A. Zietsma

This article discusses inheritance, estate planning, and old age and money and possessions in general.

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