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Does not apply
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ISBN
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9780835899420
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Book Title
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Living with Purpose in a Worn-Out Body : Spiritual Encouragement for Older Adults
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Publisher
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Upper Room Books
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9 in
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Publication Year
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2008
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Trade Paperback
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English
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0.2 in
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Family & Relationships, Religion
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Prayerbooks / Christian, Life Stages / Later Years, Christian Life / Spiritual Growth, Christian Life / Devotional
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4 Oz
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6 in
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96 Pages
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Product Identifiers
Publisher
Upper Room Books
ISBN-10
083589942X
ISBN-13
9780835899420
eBay Product ID (ePID)
26038725561
Product Key Features
Book Title
Living with Purpose in a Worn-Out Body : Spiritual Encouragement for Older Adults
Number of Pages
96 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Prayerbooks / Christian, Life Stages / Later Years, Christian Life / Spiritual Growth, Christian Life / Devotional
Publication Year
2008
Genre
Family & Relationships, Religion
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
0.2 in
Item Weight
4 Oz
Item Length
9 in
Item Width
6 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2008-010954
Dewey Edition
22
Dewey Decimal
242/.65
Synopsis
“Why am I still here? Why is God letting me suffer so long?” Frailty, dependence, and constant pain can lead to spiritual hopelessness in older adults. While we’re inspired by occasional news about an extraordinary centenarian who swims every day, it’s more common to grieve and wonder as loved ones grow feeble. With compassion and honesty, Buchanan gives voice to the those who have to depend on others for assistance with daily tasks. She leads caregivers and those in their care to see that living with purpose in old age is an extension of the challenges lived all along: learning to offer our will to God’s trusting God’s grace continuing to respond with the joy and fortitude of faith Buchanan fosters empathy for the frail elderly and expresses their deepest concerns without tap-dancing around the tough issues. Forty-two short, comforting devotions offer spiritual encouragement to those who now cope with daily limitations and failing health. The devotions are written in the first person, allowing readers to speak directly to God about their concerns. Supporting scriptures from the New Testament and Psalms are included with each meditation. Buchanan writes to the experiences of lifelong Christians as well as elderly non-believers who are thinking anew about God. Help someone you love find a reason and way to live out God’s purpose in spite of their limitations., Birthed out of real-life experience, Living with Purpose in a Worn-out Body is a big dose of authentic spiritual encouragement for frail elderly who struggle to find purpose at the end of their lives. These devotionals addressed to God raise in prayer the many concerns of the frail elderly and provide opportunities to reminisce and reflect on their blessings. Each Devotional Offers the Following: Easy-to-reead print, Reader-friendly format, Comfortable, nonacademic language, A first-person address to God, Brief supporting scriptures form the New and Old Testaments. Living with Purpose in a Worn-out Body is a wonderful collection of devotions that speaks to the issues and concerns faced by the frail in their everyday lives. In simple yet powerful language, this book offers hope and encouragement for the frail as they seek the reassurance that God is always with them. Book jacket., OPTION 1Frailty, dependence, and constant pain can lead to spiritual hopelessness in older adults. Missy Buchanan fosters empathy for the frail elderly and expresses their deepest concerns without tap-dancing around the tough issues. Forty-two short, comforting devotions offer much-needed spiritual encouragement. Supporting scriptures from the New Testament and Psalms are included with each meditation. Enlarged PrintOPTION 2″How did you know what I was thinking?” one reader asked Missy Buchanan after reading this book. Buchanan, a daily caregiver for her parents in their later years, knows the challenges that frail elderly people face. She shows readers how to live with purpose despite physical or mental decline. Enlarged Print
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