a word from the pastor

Finishing Well

Perseverance means little if we fail to finish well. A person may walk faithfully for many years only to stumble near the finish line and fall from his steadfastness (see 2 Peter 3:17). A tragic failure late in life can tarnish years of faithful service and leave a legacy marked by regret, disapp...
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Facing Retirement

At 72, I am often asked when I plan to retire. To be honest, I don’t think about retirement all that much. I think more about the next stage of life and, more importantly, how I want to finish my course. According to Christianity Today, approximately 10,000 people turn 65 every day. As the Bab...
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Rethinking Retirement

I once heard that there are four stages of life: childhood, adolescence, adulthood, and “you’re looking good.” It was funny until I found myself on the receiving end of that final compliment. I turned 65 this year, and when I registered for Medicare my daughter announced, “You’re officially old!”...
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