Elder Care

Social Security 2032 and the Church’s Call to Care for an Aging America

The Social Security 2032 headline is more than a policy story. It is a pastoral reminder for churches to prepare, teach stewardship, care for widows, and shepherd anxious…

Lessons I Learned from Louise

After 55 years of marriage, pastor Andy Pryor reflects on what his late wife Louise taught him about life, ministry, and faithfulness.

Meditating on Joy: December 23

Great Open Doors

Brian Mavis explores 12 church outreach opportunities, from school mentoring and refugee support to foster care, elder care, neighborhood relationships, and human trafficking prevention, challenging congregations to discern…

Lesson for March 27, 2011: Compassionate Service (1 Timothy 5:1-8, 17-22)

Robert Woolfolk reflects on Paul’s instructions to Timothy, emphasizing compassionate service, elder care, family-like relationships in the church, and fair treatment of church leaders.

Beth’s Story

While caring for her elderly mother, Iona Matson prays for guidance and receives an answer in a devoted caregiver. Then a surprising wartime connection reveals a circle of…