Discover the power of laughter

Norman Cousins, a prominent writer of the 20th century, was diagnosed with a rare, crippling, and incurable disease. Tired of being in the hospital for so long and with little real hope for recovery, he checked himself out and went home.  There, he began his own treatment to comfort the pain. He borrowed a movie […]

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A Note from Warren & Virginia

Dear Friend, Let’s be honest … sharing the Gospel isn’t always easy! It’s not easy to begin a spiritual conversation and it’s not always comfortable to tell others Jesus is the only way to eternal life. So when we really get down to it, sharing Christ with others takes some serious Spirit-empowered guts! But let […]

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Get Free Daily Email Encouragement!

If you’re like many people, you struggle to find practical ways to grow in your faith on a day-to-day basis. So where can you find real encouragement to help you grow spiritually? We want to help you grow daily in your faith by sending you our free Daily Living email devotionals. Packed with biblical truth, […]

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How You Can Conquer the Fear of Aging

By Warren Olson  I heard a story about a group of children who visited a retirement home. They were talking with some of the residents when one of the children walked up to a particular lady and said, “Excuse me ma’am. Can I ask you a question? How old are you?” The woman gave a […]

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Where to Find Hope on Your Darkest Days

One of the most desperate feelings in life is when it seems like all hope is lost. On the other hand, even a little hope is a powerful force that can make the worst of situations bearable. Just a ray of hope can buoy the heaviest soul. God looks over our world and sees a […]

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Your Support at Work!

Thank you for making the following impact possible through your support of Senior Living!    “God bless your ministry! Your daily devotionals are right on, and I look forward to getting them every day and they’ve really built my faith. Your articles on your website are also very biblical and helpful.” –Grace 

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Meringue Torte – From Virginia’s Kitchen

Dear Friend, This recipe was given to me by a dear friend who said it was a family favorite for years. She served it to our Bible study group and we all agreed it was delicious. The nice thing is that you can make it a day ahead. Enjoy!   Meringue Torte Ingredients: 6 egg […]

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A Note from Warren and Virginia

Dear Friend, The great evangelist Billy Graham once said, “Historians will probably call our era ‘the age of anxiety.’ Anxiety is the natural result when our hopes are centered in anything short of God and His will for us.” He’s exactly right! Worry overwhelms so many in our world today—and it’s absolutely crippling to their […]

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Pot de Crème – From Virginia’s Kitchen

I just love making this pot de crème dessert when I have ladies over for lunch. It’s best to eat with a small spoon and is excellent when served with a little cookie on the side. Enjoy! Pot de Crème Ingredients: 9 ounces semisweet chocolate, finely chopped 1 1/2 cups whole milk 1 1/2 cups […]

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Refresh and renew with these free resources!

Daily life can sometimes drag us down and keep us from experiencing the abundant and vibrant life God wants us to have. That’s why we want to help you refresh and renew your spirit by letting you know about the encouraging free resources available to you through a ministry called The Urban Alternative.  The Urban […]

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