“The righteous flourish like the palm tree, and grow like a cedar in Lebanon…In old age they still produce fruit, they are always green and full of sap” (Psalm 92:12,14). Some studies indicate that ageism is decreasing in our society and we’re headed toward a more inclusive view of aging. They also indicate that age stigma is getting reduced, citing …

By Dr. Richard H. Gentzler, Jr., director, ENCORE Ministry Recently, when I was consulting with a local church in my role as director of ENCORE Ministry, I was approached by an older woman with a big smile on her face. She said that she was looking forward to my visit with leaders of the older adult ministry in her church. …

Abuse can happen to any older person. This new infographic from the National Institute on Aging at NIH describes the different types of abuse, how to recognize the signs, and where to get help.

By Richard H. Gentzler, Jr., DMin When Moses came down from Mt. Sinai, he carried with him the Ten Commandments.  These laws were to govern the beliefs and actions of his followers.  The Fifth Commandment proclaimed that the people were to “honor your father and your mother, so that your days may be long in the land the Lord your God …

By Chaplain David Brinker Rev. Dr.  Frederick Schmidt is the Rueben P. Job Associate Professor of Spiritual Formation at Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary. He has shared insightful principles on the difference between aging and growing older in an online spiritual journal called “Patheos.”  He writes: Sometime ago, a friend who had just celebrated his 84th birthday observed, “You know, when I …