Third Third of Life Survey
We are conducting a research study to understand the experiences of Christian older adults. This study will help us better equip individuals in the third third of life to live fully, faithfully, and fruitfully.
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Restorative Rest: A Spiritual Practice
Jesus said, “Come off by yourselves; let’s take a break and get a little rest.” For there was constant coming and going. They didn’t even have time to eat. Mark 6:31
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How Will I Be Remembered After I’m Gone? Part 3
I recently received a request from a dear friend to officiate at his memorial service. I was honored to be asked and will gladly do the service, assuming that my very active 82-year-old friend doesn’t outlive me.
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Webinar: Why Mentoring Children Matters
Why should we care about mentoring children? When adults mentor children, everybody wins. Children do better in school, in relationships, and in all of life.
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How Will I Be Remembered After I’m Gone? Part 2
Have you ever driven home from a memorial service wondering what might be said someday in your own service? This happened to me recently after a memorial service for a friend.
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Pickleball, Play, and Third Third Flourishing
“Now that you are retired, it’s time to play pickleball all day, every day.” That’s the message from the front of a retirement card.
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Clarifying Your Purpose in the Third Third of Life, Part 6
Clarity of purpose is essential for third third flourishing. That’s what the research says. And that’s what I keep hearing from people, again and again.
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How Will I Be Remembered After I’m Gone? Part 1
I recently attended a memorial service for a man I knew when I was young. It was a fine service, full of worship, gratitude, sadness, and joy.
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Will I Be Remembered After I’m Gone? Does It Matter?
This article was inspired by two experiences I had last month, one in Vermont and the other in Massachusetts. Both experiences got me wondering: Will I be remembered after I’m gone? And does it matter?
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Clarifying Your Purpose in the Third Third of Life, Part 5
This is the fifth article in a series on “Clarifying Your Purpose in the Third Third of Life.” To this point, I have offered six suggestions to help you identify and live into your third third purpose…
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Mentored by Jesus to Mentor Others: Part 2
In my last article, I explored the concept of mentoring using the story of Jesus’ post-resurrection encounter with two of his disciples on the road to Emmaus.
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Ageism Everywhere All at Once – An Opportunity for the Church
In March 2023 Michelle Yeoh won the Best Actress Academy Award for her work in the film Everything Everywhere All at Once. In her moving acceptance speech, she said, “For all the little boys and girls who look like me watching tonight, this is a beacon of hope and possibilities…”
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Mentored by Jesus to Mentor Others: Part 1
Think about it: Where would you be if you did not have others wiser and more experienced who came alongside to encourage and help you navigate the challenging waters of life, work, and leadership?
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Clarifying Your Purpose in the Third Third of Life, Part 4
This is the fourth article in a series on “Clarifying Your Purpose in the Third Third of Life.” In the first article, I observed that there is no “one-size-fits-all” approach to discovering your purpose.
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Webinar – Third Third and the Church: Expansive Vision and Practical Tools
The Bible promises that those who are righteous will flourish. “They will bear fruit even when old and gray; they will remain lush and fresh” (Psalm 92:14, CEB). People in the third third of life have the potential to live fully, fruitfully, and faithfully.
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