All of us to some degree deal with guilt in our lives. This is because we’re born into a sinful world and we do sinful things. But when we come to Christ, the old is gone and the new has come (2 Cor. 5:17). Have you ever thought about how wonderful the grace of God is? Immediately after you do something wrong, that sin has already been washed away and never once counted against you. It’s as if it never happened!
Read MoreBroccoli Rice Casserole – From Virginia’s Kitchen
This delicious broccoli rice casserole makes a great hearty side dish for any meal, and is perfect for a spring get-together. Enjoy!
Read MoreAn Encouraging Note from Warren & Virginia Olson
Dear Friend,
I heard a story from a pastor about a town in the Northeast that was going to be flooded due to the construction of a dam in one of the local rivers. As soon as the news of this spread, the town essentially shut down. Oh yes, there were people there, but construction stopped, buildings were no longer painted, and no repairs were made to anything.
How You Can Have Hope in Any Circumstance
Hope is an interesting thing, isn’t it? While it comforts, many people I speak with are simply afraid to have it because they don’t want to be let down. Maybe they’ve hoped for so long that they would wake up one morning pain-free, yet it never happens. Or, perhaps they have hoped that God would take away their loneliness, yet they constantly find themselves feeling isolated.
Read MoreHow can I avoid falling into the trap of building up false hope?
Keep your hope strongly tied to your faith. I heard about a man who hoped for years with all of his heart that he would win the lottery. So he played his same numbers faithfully every week until the day he died, never having won a single penny….
Read MoreMy sweet husband of 57 years passed away this past fall, and I’m not sure what I will do on Valentine’s Day this year.
I know that this time of year can be especially difficult when you’re dealing with the loss of a spouse. But one great way to celebrate your husband is to take the time to focus on expressing your love for someone who may be lonely or perhaps unable to get out of the house. One […]
Read MoreNow that our kids and grandkids are grown, my husband and I are having a hard time reconnecting. Is this normal?
Yes, it is. Many older couples find this to be the case. One thing Virginia and I have done for many, many years is to have a weekly date night. It doesn’t have to be anything fancy, but you’d be amazed how enjoying a quiet night out, a walk along the beach, or a stroll […]
Read MoreI’m very ill and the doctors don’t think I’m going to get better. What kind of hope can I have for a better tomorrow?
This is a very common question I hear from seniors today. Is it really possible to have hope when it seems there’s nothing to hope for? The answer is a resounding yes!
In Christ, there’s always something to hope for…
What’s the best way you have been encouraged by others in your life?
We’ve been so encouraged by the appreciation that’s shown to us by those who’ve been impacted by our ministry. We always love receiving emails and letters from seniors just to say thanks for our devotionals and web tools. It’s so great to see people realize it’s never too late to begin getting into God’s Word!
Read MoreHow to Experience God in a Whole New Way
A story is told about an evangelist named Gipsy Smith who lived in the late 1800s. Gipsy traveled all over the world, preaching on every continent and in many countries. And everywhere he preached, massive revivals would break out. So one day, people from a nearby community who had heard of Gipsy came to him and said, “Our town is spiritually dead. What can we do to start a revival?”
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