Elders: Is it difficult to be “Alive Inside”?
Is it difficult to be “Alive Inside”?
By The Rev. Paul Graves
I noticed a woman pushing her husband into a nursing home dining room. She...
Nurturing Elders: The Fall is More Than a Season
By the Rev. Paul Graves | Painting by Tizian
For many years I've been professionally aware of older adults' tendencies toward balance issues -- often...
Spiritual maturity needs “spizzerinctum” and “sprezzatura”!
Nurturing Elders and Others
Spiritual maturity needs “spizzerinctum” and “sprezzatura”!
By the Rev. Paul Graves
In his 2011 book “A Lever and A Place to Stand”, Richard...
COVID-19 tests more than our bodies
"The COVID-19 is testing more than our bodies. Our spirits are getting a great test too," writes the Rev. Paul Graves. He argues that despite our separation and individualistic tendencies, we are our best, most authentic, selves when we help each other.
Nurturing Elders: BOOMERSTOCK 2016!
By the Rev. Paul Graves
As I sat in one of the presentations about Boomers at Boomerstock, this famous refrain came to my mind: “Freedom’s...
Q: What’s Next? A: You registering for this year’s Older Adult Retreat!
Older Adults Retreat
September 18 – 20, 2018
Lazy F Retreat Camp . Ellensburg, WA.
Still thinking about going to the September Retreat? You still have time...
Elders: God is BIG on heart-searches, too!
By the Rev. Paul Graves
As I imagine him, the father looks to the horizon every time he comes out on the porch. Even when...
Embracing the Aging Adventure
Nurturing Elders and Others:
Embracing the Aging Adventure | By the Rev. Paul Graves
What kind of welcoming embrace do you offer to Boomers who are...
Nurturing Elders: Watch out for multi-generational ageism!
During a meal at Annual Conference in Pasco, Sue and I sat down at a table where a 20’s-something young lady was sitting next...
Did you ever feel like the time before Christmas is just upside-down?
By the Rev. Paul Graves
Do you remember the lead-up to Christmas when you were a child? If you now have children, or grandchildren, or...
