Faithful to the end: An interview with Eugene Peterson
One of America's best known theologians reflects on 81 years of life and ministry. The post Faithful to the end: An interview with Eugene Peterson appeared first on On Faith & Culture.
View ArticleChristian consultant Nancy Ortberg reveals her leadership secrets
The former Willow Creek Community Church pastor shares the leadership lessons she's learned. The post Christian consultant Nancy Ortberg reveals her leadership secrets appeared first on On Faith &...
View ArticleWhy mega-pastor Charles Stanley, 81, struggles with rejection (but not death)
The iconic pastor talks with RNS about his greatest emotional struggle and whether he fears death. The post Why mega-pastor Charles Stanley, 81, struggles with rejection (but not death) appeared first...
View ArticleStanley Hauerwas reflects on end times, end of his life
Time Magazine once called him "America's Best Theologian." Today, the nearly 74-year-old Christian is thinking a lot about "approaching the end." The post Stanley Hauerwas reflects on end times, end of...
View ArticleCOMMENTARY: It’s time for baby boomers to cede control
(RNS) As baby boomers start clicking the senior citizen box on travel fares, I want to say a word to my generation and to the one that preceded us. It is time for us to get out of the way. By Tom Ehrich.
View ArticleHealth experts laud pope’s decision to step down
RNS) Health experts on aging admired Pope Benedict XVI 's decision to resign, citing visible clues about his declining health and respecting his honesty about an inability to fulfill responsibilities...
View ArticleFaithful to the end: An interview with Eugene Peterson
One of America's best known theologians reflects on 81 years of life and ministry.
View ArticleWhat makes a good old age? Being pain-free doesn’t top the list
WASHINGTON (RNS) Communication, physical independence and enjoyment in daily life are more important to a good quality of life than freedom from severe pain, according to a new survey.
View ArticleBlack, Hispanic end-of-life views rooted in faith, family — and mistrust
WASHINGTON (RNS) Race, religion and a sense of the role of the family all play into end-of-life decisions for African-Americans, “and you cannot disentangle them,” said Karen Bullock, a professor and...
View ArticleWould you never say die?
Is your life your own or God's? It matters to many when they make end of life decisions. What about you?
View ArticleChristian consultant Nancy Ortberg reveals her leadership secrets
The former Willow Creek Community Church pastor shares the leadership lessons she's learned.
View ArticleWhy mega-pastor Charles Stanley, 81, struggles with rejection (but not death)
The iconic pastor talks with RNS about his greatest emotional struggle and whether he fears death.
View ArticlePope Francis tells couples not to substitute dogs and cats for children
VATICAN CITY (RNS) Pope Francis strongly criticized those couples who choose not to have children, saying they had been influenced by a culture of “well-being” that says life is better without kids.
View ArticleStanley Hauerwas reflects on end times, end of his life
Time Magazine once called him "America's Best Theologian." Today, the nearly 74-year-old Christian is thinking a lot about "approaching the end."
View Article6 gifts of aging from Quaker writer Parker Palmer
(RNS) — Parker Palmer, now approaching 80, wants to remind readers of his new book that death is coming — and that aging brings unique gifts. The post 6 gifts of aging from Quaker writer Parker Palmer...
View ArticleThe spiritual gift of growing older (yes, really)
(RNS) — Author Alice Fryling says aging is an opportunity to jettison the false self and finally discover spiritual freedom. The post The spiritual gift of growing older (yes, really) appeared first on...
View ArticleLife is not ‘Alice’s Restaurant’
(RNS) — Because I am not quite sure that ‘you can get anything you want.’ The post Life is not ‘Alice’s Restaurant’ appeared first on Religion News Service.
View ArticleExpansions on euthanasia should be sounding alarm bells for us all
(RNS) — ‘In our utilitarian and utopian zeal, the right to die today may become the duty to die tomorrow,’ warns Toronto physician Mark D’Souza. The post Expansions on euthanasia should be sounding...
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