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By Rev. John Gantt  •  November 21, 2024

Imagine my chagrin. In my high school days (oh my – that was over 70 years ago!) I thought I invented a word.

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The Sacred Ground of Hospitality

By Rev. Dr. Kenneth Daniel  •  November 28, 2019

The Wyandotte Nation 2019 Gathering I recently attended a unique, historic event in Upper Sandusky, Ohio, home to our Fairhaven Community since 1920. A United Methodist..

Thanksgiving: Shining Light and Gratitude on Communities Who Care for Their Older Adults

By Rev. Rebecca S. King  •  November 21, 2019

Love Thy Neighbor: A True Story There once was an older adult who lived alone. He was not married and never had any children. His extended family did not live close by..

Dayton Nonprofit, Marion-Based Senior Living Services Provider Earn o4a Award

By Guest Blogger  •  November 19, 2019

COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Ohio Area Agencies on Aging has recognized four organizations for a unique partnership that brought the first statewide lesbian, gay, bisexual and..

Restoration of Naomi

By Rev. Beth Long-Higgins, VP of Engagement and director of the Ruth Frost Parker Center for Abundant Aging  •  November 14, 2019

This week, we continue the theme of “Mothers and Fathers of Faith." This person is a woman of great vision, strategy and courage. The biblical book is named to honor her..

Everyday Saints

By Guest Blogger  •  November 07, 2019

This is part two of a four-part series of stories of people who have shined their light as a beacon in service to others.

Remembering the Power of Persistence

By Rev. Catherine Lawrence  •  October 31, 2019

All Saints' Day Each year, we celebrate All Saints' Day in the life of the Christian church on November 1. Dating back to the ninth century, this sacred holy day has..

October Book Series: On the Brink of Everything

By Tom Kagy  •  October 23, 2019

When I'm 64 My 64th birthday is quickly approaching, and I hope I have an abundance of birthdays yet to come. Still, I can't ignore that already I live with some of the..

October Book Series: Elderhood

By Bill Schwab  •  October 17, 2019

Introduction to Elderhood: Redefining Aging, Transforming Medicine, Reimagining Life “Considering how old you are…” “If you were my father, I would…” “Given your age…”..

October Book Series: This Chair Rocks

By Eric Johnson  •  October 10, 2019

The One -ism That Affects Everyone What percentage of people over 65 live in nursing homes? How fast are dementia rates increasing? What impact does aging have on mental..