by tschroder100@gmail.com | Oct 15, 2015 | Aging, Inspiration, Jesus
“There is no joy in an aimless life, no fulfilment when life seems meaningless. ….Our life has a meaning for us when we have a definite goal, when we struggle to attain it, when we concentrate on the effort it calls for, when we face obstacles and accept sacrifices....
by tschroder100@gmail.com | Oct 13, 2015 | Aging, Ministry
Over the last several weeks I have been reading material on Aging as the demographics of our Chapel require us to minister to those who are older. We are part of an Aging Society. Jacksonville Community Council, Inc. has produced a report entitled RE-THINK AGING:...
by tschroder100@gmail.com | Oct 10, 2015 | Aging, Faith
In the later stages of life it is important to value your life’s journey. One way to do that is to record your life history. Use a list of questions that will evoke memories. Here are some sample questions for your personal history taken from Houston and Parker’s...
by tschroder100@gmail.com | Oct 3, 2015 | Aging
A friend of mine confessed that when he was at leisure and not being productive he felt guilty. He echoed what I often experience. Why is this? Paul Tournier (1898-1986), addressed this problem in his admirable classic, LEARN TO GROW OLD. His thesis is that we have...
by tschroder100@gmail.com | Oct 1, 2015 | Aging, Ministry, Suffering
“Whereas Alzheimer’s may be specified as a brain disease, dementia is an encompassing concept that can be used theologically to reflect upon the deterioration of a much greater realm of personal stimuli, including one’s social environment. A ‘dementing person’ may be...
by tschroder100@gmail.com | Sep 26, 2015 | Aging, Church, Ministry, Prayer
Many are sadly depressed because they feel so lonely. Because they feel devalued as they age and they lose their place and function in society, they find it difficult to initiate contact with others and build relationships. They don’t call people or set up lunches, or...
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