The secret to longevity may be simpler than we think, writes Samantha Boardman, and a lot more enjoyable. Visit a gallery, see a play, join a dance class, attend a book reading. Bring a friend and choose an activity that reminds you how miraculous life is. SOURCE: https://www.wsj.com/health/wellness/museum-visit-arts-aging-ad3e2276?st=VtRZx4&reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink For extra credit, see 2 Corinthians 4:16.…

To wrap up a calendar month that began with celebrating our national freedoms —You were called to be free. But do not take that to mean that you can do as you please. But work for each other because you love each other. — That’s Galatians 5:13. How are we doing with that, Church?

Lauren Webber, telling about a moment in what I’d call a MidLife Reset Retreat, and I’m getting outa the way — One evening, Emily Kagan, a poet and healthcare executive who was one of the facilitators, passed around markers and colored sheets of origami paper. She instructed us to write down things we were “done…

“Not wanting to know means asking to be deceived.” A line from Mother Jones. “They understood the times,” says 1st Chronicles 12:32. Well now.

Some have asked about my source for the children’s/early readers/“kiddie lit” books that I sometimes use in my Finally Friday Devo Videos. (Thank you for asking, and thank you for your own recommendations, please keep them coming.) They tend to be from an award-winning teacher named Carey Arensberg, who’s online as Mrs. Arensberg. Here’s another…

As promised yesterday , a creative, even an “artsy thing” today in celebration of this being my mom’s birthday. Among a ton of other attributes and well-deserved accolades, Ruth Morgan Baldwin Neber Scheets (1912-2017, see attached obituary for details) was an art teacher. She always sketched, painted, and found numerous other outlets for the creativity…

“The worst creative trap is editing while you create. Don’t. Let the wildness breathe first.” Thus spake brilliant bassist April Kae. Apply as needed. Wanna nudge in the creative direction? Meet me back here tomorrow…promise.

“If you want to bring happiness to the whole world,” Mother Teresa’s advice is hard to beat: “go home and love your family.” Questions? Consult with another saint from a bygone era who’s also way ahead of the rest of us…in 1st Corinthians 13. And take appropriate action as soon as possible.

Expect the end of the world. Laugh. Laughter is immeasurable. Be joyful though you have considered all the facts. Those lines are by Wendell Berry, to whom I was once again re-introduced at Nancy Lawrence’s service back in May, a re-introduction for which I’m grateful. After all, Philippians 4:4 still tells us to “Celebrate God…

Everyone who is in Christ is a new creation! The old has passed away, and the new is now. — 2nd Corinthians 5:17, RDSV