We are living longer than we have ever lived in the history of humankind. In 2018, there were approximately 52.4 million adults aged 65+. Experts predict that this figure will nearly double to 94.7 million by 2060. One study indicates that half of all children born in western societies today will celebrate their 100th birthday … Continue reading
By David Bass Last year, we moved to a house not far from the airport. From the time she was about eighteen months old, our daughter started taking note of all these planes now flying overhead. Whenever she heard one, she would stop whatever she was doing, her mouth would open in amazement, she would … Continue reading
By Andy Hale The recent “OK, Boomer” and “OK, Millennial” memes and GIFs have nauseatingly filled up my news feed. It was humorous at first, but now it’s just reached the level of annoying as politicians seek to cash in with their dad jokes. It’s like the Scottish novelist Margaret Oliphant could predict the future … Continue reading
I had the privilege yesterday of attending the funeral of a 103 year old saint. He spent his life in devotion to and service of Christ – preaching the word, living the gospel and praying fervently for his family, his friends, his church and his community. At the service were four generations of his family … Continue reading
I traveled to St. Louis, Missouri, for CBF MO’s General Assembly last weekend. This was my first trip to Missouri, ever. I would recommend it for many reasons, but especially to meet and visit with the friendly folks in those churches who partner with CBF. Third Baptist was an excellent host for the event! I was excited to see so many generations represented at this meeting, including families with small children, college students, Central Seminary students, and clergy/laity from young to “older.” Perhaps it was the model of the meeting that appealed to such a variety of folks. Let me explain. Continue reading
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