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Abundant Aging Blog

  • Greetings From the Front Line

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  • Out of Order, Full of Joy: My Unexpected Path

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  • Abundant Aging: What Is It?

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  • An Awareness of the Sacred

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    A Stranger on the Road: Simon of Cyrene’s Moment

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  • Basket of vegetables

    Gardening 101

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  • How Do You Define Love?

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  • A Diary, Four Candles and a Savior

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  • Remembering While We Wait

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  • Gratitude for Simple Pleasures

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  • ThanksLiving

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  • The Quiet Power of Sacrifice

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  • The Day I Lost All My Friends

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  • Sitting at the Cool Kid’s Table

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  • WHEN I UNBELONGED: Personal Stories About Not Fitting In

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  • Being Fully Ourselves

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  • The Gift of 20 More Years of Life

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  • My Unplanned Retirement

    Embracing the Journey: My Unplanned Path to Retirement

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  • Living with Purpose After Your Primary Career

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  • Why Would I Want to Do That?

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  • A person with curly hair gently holds a lamb, both appearing calm and close, surrounded by greenery and flowers.

    The Power of Divine Love

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  • A colorful promotional banner for the Ruth Frost Parker Center for Abundant Aging Ninth Annual Symposium titled "Meaning, Purpose & Redefining Retirement.

    Meaning, Purpose & Redefining Retirement: Resources

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  • The word "PURPOSE" is spelled out in block letters reflected on a yellow surface with a magnifying glass in the background.

    On Purpose, For a Purpose

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  • Close-up of a dartboard with two darts, one red and one green, embedded in the bullseye area. The dartboard's segmented sections are visible in the background.

    The Incredible Gifts of Purpose and Meaning

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  • A pastel blue bicycle with yellow-green wheels, two wicker baskets on the front and back filled with green plants, is leaning against a light-colored wall.

    A New Creation

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  • Travel accessories including a map, tickets, a pen, a hat, a passport, coins, and travel documents are arranged on a table.

    Opportunities that Come with Age

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  • Three elderly individuals perform a stretching exercise outdoors, raising their arms above their heads in a park setting.

    Meaning and Purpose

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  • A person is writing travel plans in a journal with a cup of tea nearby. Surrounding the journal are photos, maps, postcards, and travel tickets. The journal entry starts with "Let's Start The Journey.

    Summer Reflections: Journal to Preserve the Memory

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  • Two people with life jackets are pulling a kayak onto a grassy shore. One person is sitting in the kayak with arms raised, while the other is pulling the kayak from the front.

    Summers are for Friendships

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  • An older man in a plaid shirt and a younger woman in a striped sweater are reviewing documents together by a window.

    The Summer Job

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  • Open suitcase with clothing, sunglasses, a notebook, and toiletries next to a brown backpack and a tan hat on a wooden floor.

    The New. The Familiar. Home.

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  • A quiet residential street lined with single-story homes, trees, and greenery on a sunny day.

    Summers In the Neighborhood

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  • Two people sitting at a table sorting through old black and white photographs and placing them in a photo album. A cup of tea and a book are also on the table.

    I Remember

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  • Monarch butterfly with orange and black wings, perched on purple flowers, surrounded by green foliage.

    Fireflies, Butterflies and Birds

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  • Person standing on sandy beach, feet partially buried in the sand. Detailed view of legs and feet, with the person wearing colorful, embroidered shorts.

    Summer Reflections

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  • Sepia photograph of a young person in a uniform hat and scarf, facing the camera with a neutral expression.

    Learning About Mortality on Memorial Day

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  • An adult and a child, both dressed in black, stand together facing gravestones in a cemetery. The adult has a hand on the child's shoulder.

    Learning about our Mortality

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  • An elderly woman gazes tenderly at someone, her eyes moist with tears and a subtle smile on her face.

    What Comes Next?

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  • A small white dog with a cone around its neck is being examined by two veterinarians wearing gloves.

    The “Gift” Of Life

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  • A bald man in a red and black uniform with a distinct spaceship emblem on the chest stands inside what appears to be a spaceship's interior.

    To Boldly Go into the Journey of Abundant Aging

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  • Close-up photo of a donkey with a red halter standing on straw, with a clear blue sky in the background.

    The Reality of Mortality

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  • A person stands facing a bright light at the end of a tunnel with colorful, wavy light patterns on the walls.

    The Here and the Hereafter

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  • A woman with short grey hair and glasses is sitting at a table, writing on a piece of paper. A laptop and a smartphone are placed on the table.

    Mortality Thoughts

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  • An older man with glasses and a clipboard talks to a young woman sitting with arms crossed; they are indoors by a window with a forest view.

    Let’s Talk about Death and Dying

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  • An elderly woman and a caregiver share a light-hearted moment while engaged in conversation, both smiling and gesturing expressively.

    From Compassion to Renewal: Embracing the Easter Spirit

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  • A group of diverse hands placed on top of each other in a teamwork gesture.

    Care Sharing

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  • Two people holding hands on a table, one in a white sleeve and the other in a gray sleeve.

    Being CareFULL

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  • Small dog wearing a black and white checkered fedora and a tuxedo-style outfit with a bow tie, sitting on a carpeted floor indoors with bricks and a pair of sneakers visible in the background.

    Mr. Poopy

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  • An elderly woman with a tablet and a younger woman pouring tea into a cup are seated at a wooden dining table in a kitchen setting.

    Caregiving for a New Generation

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  • A hand with pink painted nails is holding a small white ceramic bowl against a white background.

    What Do I Know About Caregiving?

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  • A vibrant rainbow arcs over a lush, green valley with distant mountain ranges under a partly cloudy sky.

    Pay Attention

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  • Diagram showing a white light entering a prism on the left and exiting on the right as a spectrum of colors: red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, and violet.

    What Color is Your Community?

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  • A close-up collage of six different eyes, showcasing a variety of eye colors and skin tones. Each square features a single eye with visible details such as eyelashes and eyebrow shapes.

    The Eyes of Love

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  • Snow-covered tree branches seen through a window with a gridded frame. The backdrop shows a snow-covered residential area.

    What’s Your Favorite Color?

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  • Two pink high-heeled shoes are displayed on blue foam-like pedestals against a pink background.

    Pink Means Transformation

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  • A set of Pantone color swatches, featuring a variety of colors including yellows, purples, blues, pinks, greens, and browns.

    Our Colorful Lives

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  • A pile of white origami stars, each inscribed with different positive words like "balance", "determination", "joy", and "grace.

    Star Words

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  • A diverse group of people sitting in prayer with hands clasped in a church.

    Watch Out

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  • Two children view a Nativity scene display featuring figurines of Baby Jesus, Mary, Joseph, and others in a stable setting.

    A Christmas that Only God Could Plan!

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  • A woman in a red hat and gray coat faces an older woman in a knit hat and dark shawl in front of a brick wall. They are holding hands and smiling at each other.

    Come Emmanuel!

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  • A nativity scene displayed on a green mat with red accents features a stable with figures of Mary, Joseph, baby Jesus, angels, wise men, and various animals.

    Advent Light

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  • A collection of Christmas carol sheet music, including "Silent Night!" and "The First Noel," with two Christmas baubles, one red and one gold, resting on top.

    Holiday Angst

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  • A series of various clocks appear to float and warp in a surreal sky, depicting the concept of the passage of time against a backdrop of a sunset.

    Our Race with Time

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  • A street sign with green panels points left to "Fairness" and right to "Bias" against a sky with scattered clouds.

    Life Is Not Fair

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  • A stack of pancakes on a white plate, drizzled with maple syrup.

    Dripping and Sticky With Love

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  • Silhouette of a person wearing a cap, sitting on a bench with head down and hands clasped, in a dimly lit hallway or room with blue light effects.

    It. Is. Not. Fair.

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  • A young child with light brown hair is smiling and wearing a white cable-knit sweater. The background is gray.

    It’s Not Fair and It’s Not Your Fault!

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  • A young child with short blond hair and a striped shirt appears upset, crossing their arms and pouting. The background is a blurred outdoor setting with wooden planks and greenery.

    That’s Not Fair!

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  • A crying baby wearing a blue floral dress and a blue hat lies on a light-colored blanket.

    Life Just Isn’t Fair

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  • A close-up of a person combing their beard with a wooden comb.

    Ageism, Like Growing a Beard, Catches Up with Us All Eventually

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  • A red prohibition symbol is placed over the word "AGEISM," indicating opposition to age-based discrimination.

    The Rampant Abundance of Ageism

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  • Elderly man with a cane walking on the face of a giant clock, symbolizing the passage of time.

    Conquering the “isms” of Aging

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  • An elderly person holds a red heart-shaped object in both hands.

    Responding to the Pain and Reality of Ageism

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  • The Statue of Liberty illuminated at night with two blue beams of light extending into the sky, set against the New York City skyline.

    Perspectives

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  • Aerial view of a school or large building with red roofs, parking lot, grassy areas, and multiple cars lined up on a driveway. Roads and trees surround the property.

    I Won’t Miss School Drop-offs

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  • Close-up of an elderly person’s hand resting on a wheelchair wheel, with a sunlit grassy field in the background.

    Save Me from Ableism and Ageism

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  • A family gathers around an elderly man with a birthday cake. The man wears a party hat while others smile and gesture joyfully. A child in the foreground looks at the cake with lit candles.

    Aging Good … Ageism Bad

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  • A road sign against a blue sky background displaying "Age Limit 65.

    An Old Form of Ageism…Gone, But Not Forgotten!

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  • Silhouetted people watch a night-time water fountain display featuring yellow, blue, and green illuminated jets against a dark background.

    Fountains of Wisdom

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  • Two hands holding ice cream cones with chocolate and strawberry syrup, ocean and boats in the background.

    Summertime

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  • A selfie captured by NASA's Curiosity Rover on the rocky surface of Mars. The Martian landscape stretches into the distance. Photo courtesy of NASA/JPL-Caltech/MSSS.

    You Have Permission To…Be Curious

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  • A notepad labeled "Life List" with a pencil next to a mug of coffee, surrounded by yellow leaves on a wooden table.

    You Have Permission to…Create a Life List

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  • Tall walls covered with numerous framed black-and-white photographs in a narrow room, creating a dense, historical visual collage.

    You Have Permission to…Teach Me What I Need to Know and I Will Listen

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  • A person with short gray hair reads a book featuring poems, seated indoors with wooden chairs visible in the background.

    You Have Permission to…Grow

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  • A woman stands calmly with arms crossed while her reflection in the mirror appears distressed, with mouth open and hands raised to her head.

    You Have Permission…To be Angry in the Moment

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  • The cast of NBC's 2018 Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert, including John Legend as Jesus, sits together on stage.

    Jesus Christ Superstar

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  • Two hands are reaching towards each other in front of a blurred background of trees and greenery.

    You Have Permission To…Ask For Help

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  • An open Bible with pink reading glasses resting on the pages. The text on the pages includes passages from Genesis Chapter 45 and Chapter 46.

    The Gift of Unexpected Clarity

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  • Young child wearing a fur-lined hooded coat, eyes closed, against a plain white background.

    A Parable of the Lost Daughter

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  • Three brown paper-wrapped gifts and a notebook are placed on a wooden surface. Two small red-wrapped presents are also shown.

    You Have the Gift. NOW USE IT!

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  • Two statues of children wearing overalls on a rustic wooden porch. One statue is seated, and the other stands beside a wooden post. The background consists of a weathered wooden wall.

    Unexpected Clarity

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  • Several blue yarn balls are piled together with a white measuring tape nestled among them.

    Unexpected Clarity…Maybe!

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  • A violin and a viola are displayed side by side with labels indicating each instrument. The violin is smaller and positioned above the slightly larger viola.

    Unexpected Clarity

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  • A weathered sign with the word "Zombies" and a graphic of a zombie points to the right, set against a foggy, dense forest background.

    Zombies in the Bible

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  • A graphic with a sunburst illustration above the words "Abundant Aging." The United Church Homes logo is in the bottom left corner along with the text "Celebrating the Spirit.

    The Abundant Aging Podcast: Ideas, Information, & Inspiration to Improve Lives

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  • A young child with light brown hair in a red and navy striped shirt lies on a beige carpet holding a small yellow toy block, smiling.

    The Abundant Grace of Chance Encounters

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  • A finger presses an orange key labeled "Change is constant" on a white computer keyboard.

    Abundant Grace in an Unforgiving World

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  • A woven basket contains a wooden bowl filled with cherry tomatoes, a glass bowl with green chili peppers, a large cucumber, and several red tomatoes.

    From Whom All #Blessings Flow

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  • Two elderly women, both with glasses and gray hair, smile warmly as they hug each other outdoors. One wears a red jacket, the other a white jacket. A brick wall and large window are in the background.

    Still Small Voice of Grace

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  • A figure stands at the entrance of a large, circular, white maze, gazing into its passageways.

    Walk On

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  • A group of children water plants in a garden. Some children hold hoses while others observe. An adult stands in the background.

    A Place for Grace

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  • A field densely covered with various wildflowers, predominantly blue and yellow, stretching towards the horizon.

    Abundant Grace

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  • Frost-covered trees and tall evergreens stand beneath a hazy, sunlit sky, creating a serene winter scene.

    Sound & Silence

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  • A young boy wearing a pink shirt and grey vest stands against a black background, holding an open book, with a surprised expression on his face.

    God’s Other Name is Always Surprise!

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  • A sunrise over a calm body of water covered with mist, with warm orange and yellow hues reflecting on the water's surface.

    Fill Us with the Light of Day

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  • Two people stand embracing against a gray brick wall. One wears a black jacket, and the other is wrapped in a hooded orange blanket.

    Taking My Breath Away

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  • The image shows a dim sun barely visible through dense, gray clouds, creating a somber and overcast atmosphere.

    Light Breaking Through the Dreariness

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  • Two women work on a jigsaw puzzle at a wooden table. One wears a green sweater and glasses, while the other in a gray sweater focuses on fitting a piece. Bookshelves and a cabinet are in the background.

    Beyond December

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  • Close-up of a Christmas tree branch with an ornament depicting the Three Wise Men on camels, along with other festive decorations.

    When God Becomes Real

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  • Black and white photo of a building wall with a closed dark door, a tall wooden ladder leaning against the wall, and a bush in the foreground.

    Maturing through Selection, Elimination & Emphasis

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  • A baby wrapped in a white cloth sleeps on a bed of straw, partially covered by a purple blanket.

    The Baby

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  • A young girl wearing a large pink hat and a white dress with a pink sash sits on a light-colored sofa, smiling.

    Magical

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  • A person in dark attire is holding a worn, vintage leather doctor's bag by its handle against a light background.

    Waiting for Dr. McGuigan and God

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  • Old sheet music with burnt edges is overlayed with sprigs of lavender on the right side.

    Anthems for Advent

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  • A wreath adorned with greenery and purple ribbons holds five candles; two purple, one pink, and two white. Two candles are lit.

    Hold Back

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  • A dining table is set for a meal with chairs around it. The table has plates, glasses, cutlery, candles, and a centerpiece with fruits and vegetables.

    Changing Traditions

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  • An adult carries a young child on their shoulders while both face towards the background under a clear sky.

    Lucas and My Front Door

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  • Stacks of jars of Kraft Cheez Whiz Light Original on a shelf, with blue labels and yellow product visible inside.

    Cheez Whiz: A Story

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  • Black handwritten words "LOVE JOY PEACE" on a white background, with a smiley face inside the O of JOY.

    Civility and Citizenship

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  • A dentist wearing a protective suit, mask, hairnet, and magnifying glasses performs a procedure on a patient in a clinical setting.

    Two Doctors and a Dentist

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  • Illustration of the American flag with a gold flagpole, displayed against a dark green background.

    Citizenship & Civility

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  • Person holding a smartphone, capturing another person putting wood into a fireplace.

    Grace Through Technology

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  • A birthday cake topped with lit candles and strawberries. The cake is decorated with a mix of yellow, blue, pink, and striped candles. Plates and cups are visible in the background.

    The Decade to Come

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  • An elderly person holds a smartphone displaying an app, while another observes. A laptop displaying a spreadsheet is in the background on a cluttered desk.

    Becoming a modest “techie” in my 90’s!

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  • A silhouetted person stands under a star-filled sky with the Milky Way visible.

    Technology & Creation’s Majesty

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  • A person wearing a purple jacket holds up a smartphone, taking a selfie with three people visible on the phone screen, with a blurred background of a green railing and rocks.

    Selfies with the Dalai Lama

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  • Two elderly individuals, one man and one woman, stand outdoors looking through binoculars toward the horizon.

    Seeing Technology Choices

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  • Colorful letters spelling "Hope," with the 'O' shaped as a heart, are placed on a stone ledge surrounded by lush green foliage and garden statues.

    Words of Hope

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  • A group of people, wearing backpacks, walk along a forest trail surrounded by tall trees and greenery on a sunny day.

    Conscious. Caring. Community.

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  • People riding a looping red roller coaster against a blue sky with clouds.

    The Secret Sauce

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  • Four people are standing side by side with their arms around each other, seen from the back. They are wearing colorful outfits including pink, purple, and orange. One person has a camera hanging on their side.

    Building Community

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  • A rabbit stands on its hind legs on a concrete path, next to a garden bed with fresh green plants, with a grassy field and trees in the background.

    Community As Agent of Hope

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  • A small waterfall flows between two rocky cliffs with lush green foliage, into a swirling pool of water below in a forest setting.

    Abundant Life and Biimaadiiziiwiin—A Multicultural Belief

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  • Two people smiling at the camera on a sunny beach. The person on the left is wearing sunglasses and a hat, while the person on the right is in a tie-dye shirt with short hair.

    Gretchen and God

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  • A person wearing tan boots stands on grass and fallen leaves.

    Take the stand!

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  • A market stall display showing various hanging decorative items, including lanterns, a cross, and other ornaments, with a blurred backdrop of a double-decker bus.

    Stand With

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  • Two hands are cupped together, holding an assortment of small, variously colored and shaped rocks over a background of similar loose stones.

    A Place to Stand

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  • Three people stand outdoors near a blue water barrel labeled "AGUA." They are dressed for cool weather, with one wearing sunglasses and another holding a black bag. Leafless trees and dry grass are in the background.

    A Hidden Passion Sparked

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  • People participate in a climate protest, holding signs and banners. One person holds a sign reading "CODE RED FOR HUMANITY." Numerous participants and green flags are seen in the background.

    Take A Stand

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  • Photograph of an ancient wooden boat skeleton on display, with text in Hebrew visible in the upper right corner.

    Boat of Peace

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  • A black dog with a graying muzzle and expressive eyes lies on a wooden floor, looking up at the camera.

    Meet You There

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  • A newborn baby is cradled by multiple adult hands in a protective and nurturing gesture, set against a dark background.

    Waiting

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  • A person dressed in blue walks up a sand dune, leaving footprints behind under a clear blue sky with some clouds.

    Step by Step

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  • A hand is held up with fingers spread apart against a bright light source, creating a dramatic contrast between the illuminated hand and the dark background.

    The Unexpected Journey

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  • A green plant with budding flowers grows in a clear glass vase filled with water, exposing its roots. The vase is placed on a white fabric.

    Recognizing the Holy

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  • A chipmunk sits on a rock with green foliage and a dirt path in the background.

    A Chipmunk Emergency

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  • A tranquil garden featuring olive trees, green shrubs, and a gravel path winding through the landscape.

    Crossroads and Intersections at Holy Week

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  • A tree stump in a forest partially covered with snow, surrounded by fallen autumn leaves and some green ferns.

    The Miraculous Art of Returning

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  • A child in a blue jacket squats on a sidewalk, looking at a colorful mural painted on the side of a building.

    Art That Moves Us… To Our Knees

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  • A hand holding a paintbrush dips into a brown paint bucket amidst various open paint containers of different colors arranged on the ground.

    A Picture Paints a Thousand Words

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  • A wooden cross stands in an open field with the sun setting behind distant hills.

    A Season of Beauty and Rhythm

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  • Black and white portrait of an elderly person with glasses and curly hair, wearing a striped shirt and dark cardigan, standing outdoors.

    Even Now

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  • Three people sit on a bench facing a large wall filled with a collage of diverse human faces.

    The Gallery of my Heart

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  • An open hymn book on a wooden surface displays sheet music for "Sweet, Sweet Spirit" with musical notations and lyrics on two pages.

    My Music Life List

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  • Sepia-toned close-up of a person's hands playing a vintage upright piano with 'Steger & Sons' branding.

    The Amazing Miracle of Music

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  • A group of musicians in bright red uniforms and face paint play trombones at an outdoor event.

    Memories of Musical Moments

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  • Colorful abstract image featuring interconnected, glowing lines and nodes against a black background, reminiscent of neural networks or electrical impulses.

    Music Memories

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  • A close-up of various pills and capsules, including white tablets, green and white capsules, orange and white pills, and yellow gel capsules.

    Being Mortal: Medicine and What Matters in the End by Atul Gawande, M.D.

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  • A full bookshelf with three shelves containing various hardcover and paperback books arranged upright and stacked horizontally. The books cover a range of topics and genres.

    An Ordinary Day And Then God Arrived!

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  • Stacks of various old and worn hardcover books arranged closely together, featuring assorted colors and titles on their spines.

    The Questions A Reader Asks

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  • A field of sunflowers with bright yellow petals and green leaves is shown, some facing different directions.

    Invincible Summer

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  • Silhouettes of people riding camels and walking in a line on a hill against a sunset background with a cross and star in the sky.

    Light and Truth

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  • A large crowd gathers at night in front of an illuminated building, with many people facing the stage or focal point ahead. The scene is vibrant and busy with bright lights in the background.

    New Year’s Eve

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  • A golden statue of a seated woman holding a child, adorned with intricate details and set in an ornate background featuring religious carvings and gemstones.

    Moving with Mary’s song

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  • A large brown bear stands in a grassy field with a small bear cub riding on its back.

    Look Forward

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  • Elderly person with a floral garment showcasing wrinkled hands folded, wearing a gold ring on the left hand, with a blurred background.

    Make Ready

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  • Four red candles arranged in a row against a black background, with only the second candle lit.

    ON FALL, THE ADVENT SEASON AND MY CALENDAR!

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  • A table is set with Thanksgiving dishes including roast turkey, stuffing, green beans, carrots, dessert, and sides. Footballs are also placed among the food items.

    Turkeys and Footballs

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  • Two elderly women, dressed in jackets and boots, work together to harvest vegetables from a garden.

    Part 3: Successful Retirement Ministry Opportunities

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  • A man in a suit and hat smiles with arms wide open near a lake while another person takes his photo using a smartphone. Trees and water are visible in the background.

    Part 2: Expectations and Opportunities

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  • Two women are sitting in a cafe, one sipping from a cup while the other smiles. The image is partially obscured by reflections on the window.

    Part 1: Retirement and Congregational Care

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  • A vibrant abstract painting featuring a blend of colors such as green, blue, pink, and orange, with textured, layered patterns.

    Opening Minds (and Connecting Spirits) through Art

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  • Person wearing black boots standing on a forest floor covered with fallen leaves and mossy tree branches.

    Season of Change

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  • Silhouetted trees with bare branches are set against a large, luminous full moon in a dark, cloudy sky.

    Paradox of Change

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  • Aerial view of numerous boats anchored in clear, shallow turquoise water with several floating structures and people swimming around.

    See Change

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  • A row of trees with autumn leaves overhangs a calm lake. The leaves' orange hue reflects in the water, creating a serene tunnel-like scene under a clear sky.

    Season of Change

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  • A forest path covered with fallen autumn leaves, surrounded by trees with vibrant orange and yellow foliage. Light filters through the tree canopy, illuminating the scene.

    A Change of Season

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  • A foggy field with colorful autumn trees in the background, featuring shades of red, orange, and green.

    My New Special Fall Friends

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  • A woven basket contains red tomatoes, a zucchini, jalapeños in a glass bowl, and a wooden bowl of cherry tomatoes.

    From Whom All #Blessings Flow

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  • A wall covered with various framed photos, certificates, and paintings. Below them, a shelf holds more framed pictures, a clock, and decorative items, while a desk with office supplies sits in the lower corner.

    The Harvest Room

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