Age is becoming a problem in Darryl's small group, how should he handle it?
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Bob and Betty are older adult members of Darryl's group. They are both in their mid-seventies. The rest of the group is in their twenties and thirties. This has been a good situation since the group's inception a year and a half ago, but a few members have recently told Darryl that they wished the group members "had more in common with one another."
How does God want you to use the talents and life experience he gave you now that you are retired?
Just hearing the word retirement conjures images of leisurely activities. While such pursuits bring a certain amount of satisfaction, many retirees are finding they want to spend their latter years in significant service to a cause greater than their personal pleasure. How does God want you to use your talents and life experience? This three-part course will help you answer that question.
Explore the mysterious connection between grandparent and grandchild.
This three-series course will explore the mysterious connection between grandparent and grandchild and consider how values are passed on from generation to generation. It will also investigate how to grandparent at a distance and provide help for those grandparents who find themselves as the primary caregivers for their grandchildren.
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The Influence of a GrandparentOnly in eternity will we ...
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This five-session course will challenge you to address a variety ...
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