I'm officially retired, though not in reality because I'm a church elder, and I work hard at it. I will say that's partially because the younger members of the church are not picking up their share of the basic needed work.
I will definitely not count myself as highly tech-savvy, but I get done what I need to do, and I use technology all the time.
I read all the time. My most important reading is the Bible, which I read almost every single day, but I also love books, articles and devotionals about how to best live the Christian life from the heart. My favorite Christian author is John Eldredge.
I have a growing and beautiful spiritual life--I hear God's voice regularly (not audibly, but definitely) and see His activity in my life. He is the center and greatest joy of my life--I perceive Him in all aspects of my life, from my marriage to my recreation. I came to faith fully when I was 38, after a life lived far, far from Him, out of a very dysfunctional and non-Christian family.
As a serious Christian, I've always had a call on my life since turning to the faith, but that has changed a great deal after becoming a church elder. The realization that my life is not my own is a palpable day-to-day reality.
Gosh, I have many challenges. The Christian walk isn't easy. But at this point my greatest challenge is what I mentioned earlier--that I'm called to a great responsibility as an elder, but the younger members of the congregation too often see themselves as consumers in the faith. I could discuss that for a long time, and then need plenty of ink for other difficulties.
My faith affects everything about the process of aging for me. I am not afraid of death at all. My greatest concern--and it's big--is that I finish well.
I'm not at all concerned about being called a senior, but as I age I would like to be a source of wisdom about how to live well, and I would very much hope I would not be seen as too old to be of much use.
I think a substack on aging could address many things, but the most important subject I can think of is how to finish well.
3. Fairly good with technology after 40 years of computer use.
4. I like to read a variety of books, mostly non-fiction.
5. I came to faith in my early 40s. I am a former church elder and ministry leader.
6. Aging is inevitable, unless God calls you home before that
7. God still has a call on my life - to be a witness to Him in my books and Substack
8. Some minor/annoying health issues, but those rarely slow me down
9. What issues about aging do you think aren’t being addressed? The horrific state of so many “churches” that don’t teach the Gospel, but instead easy-believism and the affirmation of sin
10. Does it bother you to be called a senior or a senior citizen? No.
11. What caused you to stop on this page? Jason Clark.
12. What do you think a Substack on aging in faith should be talking about? About giving back through serving in the church and mentoring young people… We are still here on this earth for a reason!
I did and I definitely do. Restacking my post was a very kind and encouraging thing for him to do. I had asked the Lord to show me if writing on Substack was something He had for me to do. I believe Jim’s generosity in helping me along was His answer.
I'm a boomer of the last year,. 1963. I have a strong faith that means I think Kingdom, NOT religion. I'm tech savvy, believe aging is a state of mind because Scriptures tell us we were given 120 years. I intend to live as close to that as I can, and God's shown me how, which I'mplanning to share on my page. I also have a Substack called Endless Possibilities and I write because God asked me to, and even gave me the title and told me to write for free. I believe we're heading towards Habakkuk 2:14 and I'm trying to help us get there. May God guide you to your specific niche, and it flows and is as fun as I have with mine. God bless!
Thank you so much, Deb! I appreciate your stopping by and your encouragement! Not sure I think aging is exactly a state of mind. But I do believe our state of mind — and faith — definitely affects our aging. God bless you, too. And much success with your Substack! I’ll be checking it out.
Are you a baby boomer? Early or late? I honestly think the earliest and latest boomers were born into different worlds.
1. Early (1952) baby boomer.
2. Self-employed after "retiring". Still doing what I have done for the last 54 years.
3. Fairly good with technology but can always fall back on the expertise of my very tech-savvy daughter if needed.
4. I like to read a variety of books. Travelogues (currently reading 'The Grand Canyon Expedition' - John Wesley Powell), Christian literature (currently reading 'The Screwtape Letters' - C.S. Lewis) for our Community Group study. Also studying the book of Philippians for our Men's Bible study. I also enjoy good fiction. One of my favorite authors is Wendell Berry - his stories - although set in an earlier time period - have a resonance that speaks to the human condition of any time period. His 'Memory of Old Jack' is a poignant look at aging and memory loss. To quote Thomas Jefferson, "I cannot live without books".
5. I came to faith in my early 30s. I am a regular attender and active member of a Reformed church and I try to spend time in the Word and prayer each morning.
6. I recognize aging as a natural progression through life. I fear decrepitude more than death - I do not want to be a burden on anyone. I look forward - not just to Heaven - but to the final resurrection. That is the ultimate fulfillment of the hope and promise of scripture.
7. Yes - God still has a call on my life - to be a witness to Him whenever and wherever I can. The bottom line on all my business emails reads: "And this is eternal life, that they know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom you have sent. John 17:3". I am not ashamed of the Gospel.
8. Challenges in day-to-day life are physical strength and patience (it is easy to become irritable about inconsequential things). Those are issues that drive me to prayer.
9. What issues about aging do you think aren’t being addressed? What would you like to see addressed? Hard to say - but I think honesty and openness about daily challenges would be helpful, insofar as it would help others to realize that we're all in the same boat!
10. Does it bother you to be called a senior or a senior citizen? Not at all - I'm thankful that I've outlived so many of my contemporaries and still have good health.
11. What caused you to stop on this page? Who - Jason Clark. What do you think a Substack on aging in faith should be talking about? Life in general - how to make the most of the time we have remaining. My wife and I are committed to traveling as much as we can, while we still can (we just got back from a trip to the Galapagos Islands). We want to see as much of God's creation as we can - it's a beautiful world out there!
I'm not a baby boomer. I'm 50. But I have a lot of subscribers and followers who are. I'll restack your post. Maybe some of them will be able to help out. Good luck!
Ike, thank you so much for stopping by and answering my questions, and thank you for subscribing! I too would very much like to finish well. That’s a great topic to consider in this space.
I'm an early boomer--born in 1953.
I'm officially retired, though not in reality because I'm a church elder, and I work hard at it. I will say that's partially because the younger members of the church are not picking up their share of the basic needed work.
I will definitely not count myself as highly tech-savvy, but I get done what I need to do, and I use technology all the time.
I read all the time. My most important reading is the Bible, which I read almost every single day, but I also love books, articles and devotionals about how to best live the Christian life from the heart. My favorite Christian author is John Eldredge.
I have a growing and beautiful spiritual life--I hear God's voice regularly (not audibly, but definitely) and see His activity in my life. He is the center and greatest joy of my life--I perceive Him in all aspects of my life, from my marriage to my recreation. I came to faith fully when I was 38, after a life lived far, far from Him, out of a very dysfunctional and non-Christian family.
As a serious Christian, I've always had a call on my life since turning to the faith, but that has changed a great deal after becoming a church elder. The realization that my life is not my own is a palpable day-to-day reality.
Gosh, I have many challenges. The Christian walk isn't easy. But at this point my greatest challenge is what I mentioned earlier--that I'm called to a great responsibility as an elder, but the younger members of the congregation too often see themselves as consumers in the faith. I could discuss that for a long time, and then need plenty of ink for other difficulties.
My faith affects everything about the process of aging for me. I am not afraid of death at all. My greatest concern--and it's big--is that I finish well.
I'm not at all concerned about being called a senior, but as I age I would like to be a source of wisdom about how to live well, and I would very much hope I would not be seen as too old to be of much use.
I think a substack on aging could address many things, but the most important subject I can think of is how to finish well.
1. Born 1948
2. Self-employed after "retiring" as a writer.
3. Fairly good with technology after 40 years of computer use.
4. I like to read a variety of books, mostly non-fiction.
5. I came to faith in my early 40s. I am a former church elder and ministry leader.
6. Aging is inevitable, unless God calls you home before that
7. God still has a call on my life - to be a witness to Him in my books and Substack
8. Some minor/annoying health issues, but those rarely slow me down
9. What issues about aging do you think aren’t being addressed? The horrific state of so many “churches” that don’t teach the Gospel, but instead easy-believism and the affirmation of sin
10. Does it bother you to be called a senior or a senior citizen? No.
11. What caused you to stop on this page? Jason Clark.
12. What do you think a Substack on aging in faith should be talking about? About giving back through serving in the church and mentoring young people… We are still here on this earth for a reason!
Jim, thank you so much for stopping by and answering my questions!
You are welcome... Thank Jason!
I did and I definitely do. Restacking my post was a very kind and encouraging thing for him to do. I had asked the Lord to show me if writing on Substack was something He had for me to do. I believe Jim’s generosity in helping me along was His answer.
And thank you so much for subscribing! I hope to have a new lost up in the next couple of days.
I'm a boomer of the last year,. 1963. I have a strong faith that means I think Kingdom, NOT religion. I'm tech savvy, believe aging is a state of mind because Scriptures tell us we were given 120 years. I intend to live as close to that as I can, and God's shown me how, which I'mplanning to share on my page. I also have a Substack called Endless Possibilities and I write because God asked me to, and even gave me the title and told me to write for free. I believe we're heading towards Habakkuk 2:14 and I'm trying to help us get there. May God guide you to your specific niche, and it flows and is as fun as I have with mine. God bless!
Thank you so much, Deb! I appreciate your stopping by and your encouragement! Not sure I think aging is exactly a state of mind. But I do believe our state of mind — and faith — definitely affects our aging. God bless you, too. And much success with your Substack! I’ll be checking it out.
Are you a baby boomer? Early or late? I honestly think the earliest and latest boomers were born into different worlds.
1. Early (1952) baby boomer.
2. Self-employed after "retiring". Still doing what I have done for the last 54 years.
3. Fairly good with technology but can always fall back on the expertise of my very tech-savvy daughter if needed.
4. I like to read a variety of books. Travelogues (currently reading 'The Grand Canyon Expedition' - John Wesley Powell), Christian literature (currently reading 'The Screwtape Letters' - C.S. Lewis) for our Community Group study. Also studying the book of Philippians for our Men's Bible study. I also enjoy good fiction. One of my favorite authors is Wendell Berry - his stories - although set in an earlier time period - have a resonance that speaks to the human condition of any time period. His 'Memory of Old Jack' is a poignant look at aging and memory loss. To quote Thomas Jefferson, "I cannot live without books".
5. I came to faith in my early 30s. I am a regular attender and active member of a Reformed church and I try to spend time in the Word and prayer each morning.
6. I recognize aging as a natural progression through life. I fear decrepitude more than death - I do not want to be a burden on anyone. I look forward - not just to Heaven - but to the final resurrection. That is the ultimate fulfillment of the hope and promise of scripture.
7. Yes - God still has a call on my life - to be a witness to Him whenever and wherever I can. The bottom line on all my business emails reads: "And this is eternal life, that they know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom you have sent. John 17:3". I am not ashamed of the Gospel.
8. Challenges in day-to-day life are physical strength and patience (it is easy to become irritable about inconsequential things). Those are issues that drive me to prayer.
9. What issues about aging do you think aren’t being addressed? What would you like to see addressed? Hard to say - but I think honesty and openness about daily challenges would be helpful, insofar as it would help others to realize that we're all in the same boat!
10. Does it bother you to be called a senior or a senior citizen? Not at all - I'm thankful that I've outlived so many of my contemporaries and still have good health.
11. What caused you to stop on this page? Who - Jason Clark. What do you think a Substack on aging in faith should be talking about? Life in general - how to make the most of the time we have remaining. My wife and I are committed to traveling as much as we can, while we still can (we just got back from a trip to the Galapagos Islands). We want to see as much of God's creation as we can - it's a beautiful world out there!
Thank you, Conrad! I really appreciate your stopping by and answering my questions.
I'm not a baby boomer. I'm 50. But I have a lot of subscribers and followers who are. I'll restack your post. Maybe some of them will be able to help out. Good luck!
Thank you so much, Jason!
Ike, thank you so much for stopping by and answering my questions, and thank you for subscribing! I too would very much like to finish well. That’s a great topic to consider in this space.