In a time when the world appears to worship all things youthful, sometimes aging is seen as synonymous with diminished value and purpose. Because of this cultural posture, as older adults, we can be reluctant to accept God's call to share His truth and wisdom from the lens of an authentic life lived in His care. But accept that call is what Dolores did when she took an assignment to mentor, nurture, and mother a broken young woman who was running from abuse and dysfunction while heading down a road presenting self-destructive choices. Dolores was sixty-five years old, had raised two children, taught hundreds, and was enjoying peaceful retirement years, with her life's partner, in a sleepy mountain town in western Colorado. Then she met Laura, who was in her mid-twenties. God had a purpose for bringing these two women together. Dolores recognized God's plans and committed herself to being Christ's hands, feet, and heart on the road to turning a hurting, frightened, and angry spiritual refugee into a woman of God, wife, mother, artist, and scholar. As you follow the narrative of their thirty-five-year relationship, it may change the way you see beauty and purpose in aging. And it may convince you of or reinforce your belief in the God who spares no effort when reaching out to the broken and lost. The blessings to both women are too many to be counted. It is likely that the blessings to the reader will also be too many to be counted.

Dolores, Like the River: The life-altering influence of a mentor

Children's Books

Padgett, Laura L.

Holidays & Celebrations

WestBow Press

Ever wondered what Jesus looks like?For two millennia, artists have sought to answer that question. But according to author and story-teller Laura Padgett, Jesus is as close and evident as the people and events around us. In Jesus in Shorts, Padgett tells twenty-five short, poignant and true stories that illustrate the presence of Jesus in everyday life including<ul><li>A shot of Novocain in the dentist's chair</li><li>A classic VW Beetle</li><li>An elf in a homeless shelter</li><li>A family crisis</li></ul>Jesus is indeed present everywhere--in the large and small events, in our laughter and pain, even in our grief. In a world full of distractions, we are sometimes hard-pressed to take time to see or feel His presence. This could be your opportunity to change that. So find a quiet, cozy spot, and discover again, Jesus.

Jesus in Shorts: Twenty-five Short Stories of Life-Changing Jesus Moments

Religion & Spirituality

Christian Books & Bibles

Illumify Media Group

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