https://tur-ciderdev-en.onadvantagecs.com:443/product-category/older-adultsOlder Adultshttps://tur-ciderdev-en.onadvantagecs.com:443/product/feeling-your-way-through-grief<p style="font-size:1.2em"><strong>As seen on Good Morning America!</strong></p> <p>Nothing can prepare you for the death of a loved one, and nothing is ever the same after. How do you even begin to live after loss?</p> <p>When author Missy Buchanan lost her beloved husband of 43 years, she was devastated. As she looked for meaningful resources to help her with her grief, Missy found most books too long or heady. So, she decided to process her grief in her own way … by writing personal notes to her husband, unfiltered and straight from her heart.</p> <p>In this poignant collection of reflections from that first year, Missy opens the window wide onto her personal journey and all the raw emotions that bubbled up from day to day. From family holidays to everyday tasks such as pumping gas or taking out the trash, Missy’s tender notes resonate with the shared experiences of grief, offering a guiding light and true companion for your own journey. Along the way, she also affirms that faith is not lacking when you don’t feel "strong" and that being vulnerable can help support the healing process.</p> <p><em>Feeling Your Way Through Grief</em> is an invitation to embrace the complexities of loss, find solace in genuine emotions, and embark on a faithful journey toward healing. Reflection questions at the end of each chapter invite you to explore your own emotions more deeply, gently guiding you along your unwanted journey of grief.</p>Wed, 29 May 2024 21:11:23 GMThttps://tur-ciderdev-en.onadvantagecs.com:443/product/feeling-your-way-through-griefhttps://tur-ciderdev-en.onadvantagecs.com:443/product/feeling-your-way-through-grief-2<p style="font-size: 1.2em;"><strong>As seen on Good Morning America!</strong></p> <p>Nothing can prepare you for the death of a loved one, and nothing is ever the same after. How do you even begin to live after loss?</p> <p>When author Missy Buchanan lost her beloved husband of 43 years, she was devastated. As she looked for meaningful resources to help her with her grief, Missy found most books too long or heady. So, she decided to process her grief in her own way &hellip; by writing personal notes to her husband, unfiltered and straight from her heart.</p> <p>In this poignant collection of reflections from that first year, Missy opens the window wide onto her personal journey and all the raw emotions that bubbled up from day to day. From family holidays to everyday tasks such as pumping gas or taking out the trash, Missy&rsquo;s tender notes resonate with the shared experiences of grief, offering a guiding light and true companion for your own journey. Along the way, she also affirms that faith is not lacking when you don&rsquo;t feel "strong" and that being vulnerable can help support the healing process.</p> <p><em>Feeling Your Way Through Grief</em> is an invitation to embrace the complexities of loss, find solace in genuine emotions, and embark on a faithful journey toward healing. Reflection questions at the end of each chapter invite you to explore your own emotions more deeply, gently guiding you along your unwanted journey of grief.</p>Wed, 31 Jul 2024 19:58:38 GMThttps://tur-ciderdev-en.onadvantagecs.com:443/product/feeling-your-way-through-grief-2https://tur-ciderdev-en.onadvantagecs.com:443/product/from-dry-bones-to-living-hope-2<p>Though the shadow side of aging is a reality, author Missy Buchanan brings spiritual light and nourishment to people in the later years of life. Older adults struggle with chronic pain and diminished physical abilities. They contend with losses that pile up like the dry bones in the prophet Ezekiel's vision—the loss of loved ones and friends, the loss of their home and belongings, the loss of independence, and the loss of purpose. In a culture that values youth more than age, older adults often feel forgotten and without purpose.</p> <p>Each chapter of <em>From Dry Bones to Living Hope</em> opens with an intimate, prayerful lament to God from the perspective of the older adult who longs for spiritual renewal and purpose. The authentic voice of lament establishes credibility with older readers who yearn for others to empathize with their struggles. The second part of each chapter, "Cultivating Hope," guides them to God's perspective on aging and specific actions they can take that lead to hope and joy.</p>Fri, 20 May 2022 15:28:39 GMThttps://tur-ciderdev-en.onadvantagecs.com:443/product/from-dry-bones-to-living-hope-2https://tur-ciderdev-en.onadvantagecs.com:443/product/from-dry-bones-to-living-hope-3From Dry Bones to Living HopeFri, 10 Jun 2022 22:35:30 GMThttps://tur-ciderdev-en.onadvantagecs.com:443/product/from-dry-bones-to-living-hope-3https://tur-ciderdev-en.onadvantagecs.com:443/product/from-dry-bones-to-living-hope<p>Though the shadow side of aging is a reality, author Missy Buchanan brings spiritual light and nourishment to people in the later years of life. Older adults struggle with chronic pain and diminished physical abilities. They contend with losses that pile up like the dry bones in the prophet Ezekiel's vision&mdash;the loss of loved ones and friends, the loss of their home and belongings, the loss of independence, and the loss of purpose. In a culture that values youth more than age, older adults often feel forgotten and without purpose.</p> <p>Each chapter of <em>From Dry Bones to Living Hope</em> opens with an intimate, prayerful lament to God from the perspective of the older adult who longs for spiritual renewal and purpose. The authentic voice of lament establishes credibility with older readers who yearn for others to empathize with their struggles. The second part of each chapter, "Cultivating Hope," guides them to God's perspective on aging and specific actions they can take that lead to hope and joy.</p>Thu, 05 May 2022 20:46:13 GMThttps://tur-ciderdev-en.onadvantagecs.com:443/product/from-dry-bones-to-living-hopehttps://tur-ciderdev-en.onadvantagecs.com:443/product/vivir-con-proposito-en-la-vejez-3Vivir con propósito en la vejezFri, 10 Jun 2022 21:28:30 GMThttps://tur-ciderdev-en.onadvantagecs.com:443/product/vivir-con-proposito-en-la-vejez-3https://tur-ciderdev-en.onadvantagecs.com:443/product/vivir-con-proposito-en-la-vejez-2<div lang="es"> <p>«¿Por qué sigo aquí? ¿Por qué Dios me deja sufrir tanto tiempo?»</p> <p>La fragilidad, la dependencia y el dolor constante pueden conducir a la desesperanza espiritual en las personas adultas mayores. Aunque de vez en cuando nos inspiran las noticias sobre un extraordinario cumpleaños numero cien, es más común afligirse a medida que los seres queridos se debilitan.</p> <p>Con compasión y honestidad, Buchanan da voz a las personas que tienen que depender de otras para que les ayuden en las tareas diarias. Muestra a quienes les cuidan y a sus seres queridos que vivir con un propósito en la vejez es una extensión de los desafíos vividos durante toda la vida:</p> <div style="margin:5px 20px;"> <ul> <li>aprender a ofrecer nuestra voluntad a la de Dios</li> <li>confiar en la gracia de Dios</li> <li>seguir respondiendo con la alegría y la fortaleza de la fe</li> <ul> </div> <p>Buchanan fomenta la empatía con las personas ancianas frágiles y expresa sus preocupaciones más profundas sin dar vueltas a los temas difíciles. Cuarenta y dos meditaciones breves y reconfortantes ofrecen aliento espiritual a quienes se enfrentan ahora a las limitaciones diarias y al deterioro de la salud.</p> <p>Las meditaciones están escritas en primera persona, lo que permite a quienes las leen hablar directamente con Dios sobre sus preocupaciones. Con cada meditación se incluyen escrituras de apoyo del Nuevo Testamento y de los Salmos. Buchanan escribe sobre las experiencias de las personas cristianas de toda la vida, así como de las personas ancianas no creyentes que están pensando de nuevo en Dios.</p> <p>Ayude a un ser querido a encontrar una razón y una forma de vivir el propósito de Dios a pesar de sus limitaciones.</p> </div>Fri, 10 Jun 2022 21:28:31 GMThttps://tur-ciderdev-en.onadvantagecs.com:443/product/vivir-con-proposito-en-la-vejez-2https://tur-ciderdev-en.onadvantagecs.com:443/product/vivir-con-proposito-en-la-vejez<div lang="es"> <p>«¿Por qué sigo aquí? ¿Por qué Dios me deja sufrir tanto tiempo?»</p> <p>La fragilidad, la dependencia y el dolor constante pueden conducir a la desesperanza espiritual en las personas adultas mayores. Aunque de vez en cuando nos inspiran las noticias sobre un extraordinario cumpleaños numero cien, es más común afligirse a medida que los seres queridos se debilitan.</p> <p>Con compasión y honestidad, Buchanan da voz a las personas que tienen que depender de otras para que les ayuden en las tareas diarias. Muestra a quienes les cuidan y a sus seres queridos que vivir con un propósito en la vejez es una extensión de los desafíos vividos durante toda la vida:</p> <div style="margin:5px 20px;"> <ul> <li>aprender a ofrecer nuestra voluntad a la de Dios</li> <li>confiar en la gracia de Dios</li> <li>seguir respondiendo con la alegría y la fortaleza de la fe</li> <ul> </div> <p>Buchanan fomenta la empatía con las personas ancianas frágiles y expresa sus preocupaciones más profundas sin dar vueltas a los temas difíciles. Cuarenta y dos meditaciones breves y reconfortantes ofrecen aliento espiritual a quienes se enfrentan ahora a las limitaciones diarias y al deterioro de la salud.</p> <p>Las meditaciones están escritas en primera persona, lo que permite a quienes las leen hablar directamente con Dios sobre sus preocupaciones. Con cada meditación se incluyen escrituras de apoyo del Nuevo Testamento y de los Salmos. Buchanan escribe sobre las experiencias de las personas cristianas de toda la vida, así como de las personas ancianas no creyentes que están pensando de nuevo en Dios.</p> <p>Ayude a un ser querido a encontrar una razón y una forma de vivir el propósito de Dios a pesar de sus limitaciones.</p> </div>Wed, 18 May 2022 20:37:28 GMThttps://tur-ciderdev-en.onadvantagecs.com:443/product/vivir-con-proposito-en-la-vejezhttps://tur-ciderdev-en.onadvantagecs.com:443/product/light-of-setting-suns-2<p>At age 60 Dr. Richard Morgan wrote <em>No Wrinkles on the Soul</em> as he faced the unknowns of aging and felt the need for a book to help himself and others navigate its challenges, especially the spiritual ones.</p> <p>Now 91, Morgan still faces many unknowns, and once again has written a book that describes how it feels to be old and encourages others in the same stage of life. "The years have taken a toll on my body," he writes, "but my mind and spirit are still young!"</p> <p><em>Light of Setting Suns</em> contains stories of people age 90 and beyond who have remained vital and spiritually alive, including the author's own experiences. Morgan shows how to discover wellness, even in years of decline, and how these years may be unexpectedly rich and meaningful. This book shows readers that, even at an advanced age, they still have the opportunity to shine with the Spirit.</p>Sat, 14 May 2022 04:15:28 GMThttps://tur-ciderdev-en.onadvantagecs.com:443/product/light-of-setting-suns-2https://tur-ciderdev-en.onadvantagecs.com:443/product/-36Light of Setting SunsTue, 24 May 2022 18:19:51 GMThttps://tur-ciderdev-en.onadvantagecs.com:443/product/-36https://tur-ciderdev-en.onadvantagecs.com:443/product/light-of-setting-suns<p>At age 60 Dr. Richard Morgan wrote <em>No Wrinkles on the Soul</em> as he faced the unknowns of aging and felt the need for a book to help himself and others navigate its challenges, especially the spiritual ones.</p> <p>Now 91, Morgan still faces many unknowns, and once again has written a book that describes how it feels to be old and encourages others in the same stage of life. "The years have taken a toll on my body," he writes, "but my mind and spirit are still young!"</p> <p><em>Light of Setting Suns</em> contains stories of people age 90 and beyond who have remained vital and spiritually alive, including the author's own experiences. Morgan shows how to discover wellness, even in years of decline, and how these years may be unexpectedly rich and meaningful. This book shows readers that, even at an advanced age, they still have the opportunity to shine with the Spirit.</p>Thu, 05 May 2022 20:12:34 GMThttps://tur-ciderdev-en.onadvantagecs.com:443/product/light-of-setting-sunshttps://tur-ciderdev-en.onadvantagecs.com:443/product/la-oracion-de-una-viuda-3La oración de una viudaFri, 10 Jun 2022 19:41:12 GMThttps://tur-ciderdev-en.onadvantagecs.com:443/product/la-oracion-de-una-viuda-3https://tur-ciderdev-en.onadvantagecs.com:443/product/la-oracion-de-una-viuda-2<p>Las crisis de la vida amenazan nuestra estabilidad espiritual.</p> <p>La p&eacute;rdida de un ser querido -se espere o no su muerte- es siempre traum&aacute;tica. El trauma de adaptarse a la nueva realidad de viuda mientras se enfrenta a una multitud de preguntas y decisiones urgentes puede ser abrumador.</p> <p>En este libro de 60 meditaciones, Nell Noonan comparte con franqueza sus experiencias en los 26 meses posteriores a la muerte de su marido.</p> <p>Describe su recorrido en el duelo como una jornada repleta de bendiciones y quebrantos. A pesar de los momentos &aacute;lgidos, logr&oacute; encontrar a Dios en medio del duelo.</p> <p>Noonan reconoce que el proceso de duelo de cada persona es &uacute;nico.</p> <p>&laquo;Mis escritos no pretenden decir qu&eacute;, c&oacute;mo o cu&aacute;ndo hacer nada&raquo;, dice Noonan. &laquo;Las meditaciones s&oacute;lo pretenden tomarle de la mano y sentir su dolor para que, con suerte, sea capaz de avanzar lentamente, paso a paso, hacia una vida m&aacute;s plena, menos quebrantada, hacia una vida nueva y llena de paz&raquo;.</p> <p>Este libro ayudar&aacute; a las viudas, tanto si deciden leerlo solas como en grupo. Es un buen recurso para los grupos de apoyo al duelo, y un regalo apropiado para mostrar su preocupaci&oacute;n por cualquier mujer que sufra la p&eacute;rdida de su compa&ntilde;ero/a.</p>Fri, 10 Jun 2022 19:41:13 GMThttps://tur-ciderdev-en.onadvantagecs.com:443/product/la-oracion-de-una-viuda-2https://tur-ciderdev-en.onadvantagecs.com:443/product/la-oracion-de-una-viuda<p>Las crisis de la vida amenazan nuestra estabilidad espiritual.</p> <p>La p&eacute;rdida de un ser querido -se espere o no su muerte- es siempre traum&aacute;tica. El trauma de adaptarse a la nueva realidad de viuda mientras se enfrenta a una multitud de preguntas y decisiones urgentes puede ser abrumador.</p> <p>En este libro de 60 meditaciones, Nell Noonan comparte con franqueza sus experiencias en los 26 meses posteriores a la muerte de su marido.</p> <p>Describe su recorrido en el duelo como una jornada repleta de bendiciones y quebrantos. A pesar de los momentos &aacute;lgidos, logr&oacute; encontrar a Dios en medio del duelo.</p> <p>Noonan reconoce que el proceso de duelo de cada persona es &uacute;nico.</p> <p>&laquo;Mis escritos no pretenden decir qu&eacute;, c&oacute;mo o cu&aacute;ndo hacer nada&raquo;, dice Noonan. &laquo;Las meditaciones s&oacute;lo pretenden tomarle de la mano y sentir su dolor para que, con suerte, sea capaz de avanzar lentamente, paso a paso, hacia una vida m&aacute;s plena, menos quebrantada, hacia una vida nueva y llena de paz&raquo;.</p> <p>Este libro ayudar&aacute; a las viudas, tanto si deciden leerlo solas como en grupo. Es un buen recurso para los grupos de apoyo al duelo, y un regalo apropiado para mostrar su preocupaci&oacute;n por cualquier mujer que sufra la p&eacute;rdida de su compa&ntilde;ero/a.</p>Wed, 18 May 2022 20:37:52 GMThttps://tur-ciderdev-en.onadvantagecs.com:443/product/la-oracion-de-una-viudahttps://tur-ciderdev-en.onadvantagecs.com:443/product/still-praying-after-all-these-years<p>People in the later years of life face many changes, many that are not of their own choosing. <em>Still Praying After All These Years</em> offers 52 reassuring meditations that encourage readers to realize that their lives still have meaning and that aging holds opportunities for spiritual growth.</p> <p>Each meditation begins with a concern, question, or insight expressed in the author's conversations with people ages 75-100. In the Perspectives section, the author provides psychological and theological insights, welcoming doubt, mystery, and the many emotions that accompany aging. Next, she invites readers to practice their faith by reflecting on some aspect of their life or undertaking an action. A brief prayer ends each meditation, opening readers to a deeper relationship with God.</p> <p>This book will help older readers feel heartened and less alone as they hear about others who have walked a similar path. Readers who are caregivers will be moved to empathize with the spiritual, emotional, and other challenges their loved one faces. For readers who minister with the elderly, this resource will increase their capacity to extend empathy and compassion to individuals and groups of frail elderly people.</p> <p>As they ponder these meditations, readers of any age will be encouraged to savor the life God has given them in a fresh, new way.</p>Thu, 05 May 2022 20:36:45 GMThttps://tur-ciderdev-en.onadvantagecs.com:443/product/still-praying-after-all-these-yearshttps://tur-ciderdev-en.onadvantagecs.com:443/product/still-praying-after-all-these-years-4<p>People in the later years of life face many changes, many that are not of their own choosing. <em>Still Praying After All These Years</em> offers 52 reassuring meditations that encourage readers to realize that their lives still have meaning and that aging holds opportunities for spiritual growth.</p> <p>Each meditation begins with a concern, question, or insight expressed in the author's conversations with people ages 75-100. In the Perspectives section, the author provides psychological and theological insights, welcoming doubt, mystery, and the many emotions that accompany aging. Next, she invites readers to practice their faith by reflecting on some aspect of their life or undertaking an action. A brief prayer ends each meditation, opening readers to a deeper relationship with God.</p> <p>This book will help older readers feel heartened and less alone as they hear about others who have walked a similar path. Readers who are caregivers will be moved to empathize with the spiritual, emotional, and other challenges their loved one faces. For readers who minister with the elderly, this resource will increase their capacity to extend empathy and compassion to individuals and groups of frail elderly people.</p> <p>As they ponder these meditations, readers of any age will be encouraged to savor the life God has given them in a fresh, new way.</p>Sat, 14 May 2022 01:47:23 GMThttps://tur-ciderdev-en.onadvantagecs.com:443/product/still-praying-after-all-these-years-4https://tur-ciderdev-en.onadvantagecs.com:443/product/still-praying-after-all-these-years-3<p>People in the later years of life face many changes, many that are not of their own choosing. <em>Still Praying After All These Years</em> offers 52 reassuring meditations that encourage readers to realize that their lives still have meaning and that aging holds opportunities for spiritual growth.</p> <p>Each meditation begins with a concern, question, or insight expressed in the author's conversations with people ages 75-100. In the Perspectives section, the author provides psychological and theological insights, welcoming doubt, mystery, and the many emotions that accompany aging. Next, she invites readers to practice their faith by reflecting on some aspect of their life or undertaking an action. A brief prayer ends each meditation, opening readers to a deeper relationship with God.</p> <p>This book will help older readers feel heartened and less alone as they hear about others who have walked a similar path. Readers who are caregivers will be moved to empathize with the spiritual, emotional, and other challenges their loved one faces. For readers who minister with the elderly, this resource will increase their capacity to extend empathy and compassion to individuals and groups of frail elderly people.</p> <p>As they ponder these meditations, readers of any age will be encouraged to savor the life God has given them in a fresh, new way.</p>Sat, 14 May 2022 01:47:35 GMThttps://tur-ciderdev-en.onadvantagecs.com:443/product/still-praying-after-all-these-years-3https://tur-ciderdev-en.onadvantagecs.com:443/product/an-age-of-opportunity-4<p>A companion to the author's earlier book Designing an Older Adult Ministry (Discipleship Resources, 1999), this book will provide new information and outline ways to develop and strengthen ministries by, with, and for older adults that can, and will, enhance the spiritual growth and well-being of people of all ages.</p> <p>The church is beginning to recognize that there are vast numbers of older people in its membership. It is becoming aware of its indebtedness to them for the leadership, support, service, and faith that has made the church of today possible. The church is uniquely positioned to help older adults respond to the challenges of aging; to see the tremendous potentialities in the lives of older adult for making the church and community better; and to assist older people as they experience new meaning and purpose in their later lives.</p> <p>Chapters include "Why Older-Adult Ministries?"; "Understanding the Aging Process"; "Aging and the Spiritual Journey"; "The New Seniors: Boomers?"; "Intentional Ministry by, with, and for Older Adults"; "Organizing for Intentional Ministry in the Local Church"; "Organizing for Intentional Ministry in the Conference"; "Congregational Care Ministry"; "Additional Ideas for Intentional Ministry"; and "Trends in Aging." Appendixes include a "Facts about Aging" quiz, information on creating and using older adult surveys, and suggested resources for further reading and study.</p>Sat, 14 May 2022 03:10:27 GMThttps://tur-ciderdev-en.onadvantagecs.com:443/product/an-age-of-opportunity-4https://tur-ciderdev-en.onadvantagecs.com:443/product/an-age-of-opportunity-3<p>A companion to the author's earlier book Designing an Older Adult Ministry (Discipleship Resources, 1999), this book will provide new information and outline ways to develop and strengthen ministries by, with, and for older adults that can, and will, enhance the spiritual growth and well-being of people of all ages.</p> <p>The church is beginning to recognize that there are vast numbers of older people in its membership. It is becoming aware of its indebtedness to them for the leadership, support, service, and faith that has made the church of today possible. The church is uniquely positioned to help older adults respond to the challenges of aging; to see the tremendous potentialities in the lives of older adult for making the church and community better; and to assist older people as they experience new meaning and purpose in their later lives.</p> <p>Chapters include "Why Older-Adult Ministries?"; "Understanding the Aging Process"; "Aging and the Spiritual Journey"; "The New Seniors: Boomers?"; "Intentional Ministry by, with, and for Older Adults"; "Organizing for Intentional Ministry in the Local Church"; "Organizing for Intentional Ministry in the Conference"; "Congregational Care Ministry"; "Additional Ideas for Intentional Ministry"; and "Trends in Aging." Appendixes include a "Facts about Aging" quiz, information on creating and using older adult surveys, and suggested resources for further reading and study.</p>Sat, 14 May 2022 03:10:39 GMThttps://tur-ciderdev-en.onadvantagecs.com:443/product/an-age-of-opportunity-3https://tur-ciderdev-en.onadvantagecs.com:443/product/an-age-of-opportunity<p>A companion to the author's earlier book Designing an Older Adult Ministry (Discipleship Resources, 1999), this book will provide new information and outline ways to develop and strengthen ministries by, with, and for older adults that can, and will, enhance the spiritual growth and well-being of people of all ages.</p> <p>The church is beginning to recognize that there are vast numbers of older people in its membership. It is becoming aware of its indebtedness to them for the leadership, support, service, and faith that has made the church of today possible. The church is uniquely positioned to help older adults respond to the challenges of aging; to see the tremendous potentialities in the lives of older adult for making the church and community better; and to assist older people as they experience new meaning and purpose in their later lives.</p> <p>Chapters include "Why Older-Adult Ministries?"; "Understanding the Aging Process"; "Aging and the Spiritual Journey"; "The New Seniors: Boomers?"; "Intentional Ministry by, with, and for Older Adults"; "Organizing for Intentional Ministry in the Local Church"; "Organizing for Intentional Ministry in the Conference"; "Congregational Care Ministry"; "Additional Ideas for Intentional Ministry"; and "Trends in Aging." Appendixes include a "Facts about Aging" quiz, information on creating and using older adult surveys, and suggested resources for further reading and study.</p>Thu, 05 May 2022 20:38:25 GMThttps://tur-ciderdev-en.onadvantagecs.com:443/product/an-age-of-opportunity