{"product_id":"living-with-purpose-in-a-worn-out-body-spiritual-encouragement-for-older-adults-9780835899420","title":"Living with Purpose in a Worn-out Body: Spiritual Encouragement for Older Adults","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Why am I still here? Why is God letting me suffer so long?\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrailty, dependence, and constant pain can lead to spiritual hopelessness in older adults. While we're inspired by occasional news about an extraordinary centenarian who swims every day, it's more common to grieve and wonder as loved ones grow feeble.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith compassion and honesty, Buchanan gives voice to the those who have to depend on others for assistance with daily tasks. She leads caregivers and those in their care to see that living with purpose in old age is an extension of the challenges lived all along: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003elearning to offer our will to God's\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003etrusting God's grace\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003econtinuing to respond with the joy and fortitude of faith\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eBuchanan fosters empathy for the frail elderly and expresses their deepest concerns without tap-dancing around the tough issues. Forty-two short, comforting devotions offer spiritual encouragement to those who now cope with daily limitations and failing health.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe devotions are written in the first person, allowing readers to speak directly to God about their concerns. Supporting scriptures from the New Testament and Psalms are included with each meditation. Buchanan writes to the experiences of lifelong Christians as well as elderly non-believers who are thinking anew about God.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHelp someone you love find a reason and way to live out God's purpose in spite of their limitations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/njcorrectionsbookstore.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=AUTH-4189035\"\u003eMissy Buchanan\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Upper Room Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/01\/2008\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 96\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.37lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.98h x 6.05w x 0.25d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780835899420\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN10:\u003c\/b\u003e 083589942X\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBISAC Categories:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/njcorrectionsbookstore.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-REL\"\u003eReligion\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/njcorrectionsbookstore.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-REL012120\"\u003eChristian Living | Spiritual Growth\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/njcorrectionsbookstore.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-FAM\"\u003eFamily \u0026amp; Relationships\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/njcorrectionsbookstore.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-FAM005000\"\u003eLife Stages | Later Years\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Upper Room Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43893523447947,"sku":"9780835899420","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0626\/5100\/7115\/files\/img_6b5b13d3-2e33-408d-aaf3-61ce44759ba2.jpg?v=1756134575","url":"https:\/\/cacorrectionsbookstore.com\/products\/living-with-purpose-in-a-worn-out-body-spiritual-encouragement-for-older-adults-9780835899420","provider":"CA Corrections Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}