At Bethesda Senior Living Communities, we motivate our residents to grow in their daily walk with God by delving into His Word. What does it mean to be a prayer warrior? Simply put, a prayer warrior is an advocate who feels themselves called to the ministry of reconciliation between God and man.
While many biblical scholars remain unsure of exactly who wrote the epistle to the Hebrews, the power and edification found throughout its themes are undeniable. Written to recent Jewish converts in the church, the letter came at a time when both the Roman empire and Jewish religious leaders were becoming more iron-fisted than ever before.
Before Jesus’s Ascension back into Heaven following His resurrection, He gives His followers what is called “The Great Commission.” In this Commission, He instructs them to “go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit and teaching them to obey everything I’ve commanded you” (Matthew 28:19-20). This charge from Christ has come to be a trademark passage outlining the crucial role of ministry.
Springtime and the new life it brings is an excellent source of inspiration for updating your decor in your assisted living apartment. It's also a special time of year for Bethesda Senior Living Communities, our residents and Christians around the world as we celebrate Easter. Below, you can find ideas for fresh and faith-based spring decor to beautify your living space this year.
The Old Testament is part of the Bible we may not often turn to in favor of comforting Psalms or tidbits about Jesus' life in the Gospels. But it has many interesting stories and lessons that we can learn. Whether you're looking for a new topic for your next Bible study at an assisted living community under the Bethesda Senior Living Communities umbrella or just wanting to explore the Old Testament on your own time, Moses and the Israelites is a good place to start.
It’s no secret that getting older can come with challenges to your health. However, by becoming aware and implementing simple preventative measures, many of these common chronic conditions can become much easier to stave off. In fact, according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), the average 65-year-old is capable of living at least another 19.3 years. By making strides towards healthy lifestyle choices, such as routine exercise and quitting smoking, you can be more confident in your long-term health. Here’s a look at some hot health topics for older adults.
If you're stuck for ideas about how to celebrate this Valentine's Day, there are plenty of simple and fun ways to show you care. Even better, you can invite God into your Valentine's plans to share His love with others this year. Below, you can find six fun and faithful ideas for Valentine's Day festivity.
You don’t have to save learning about your faith and the Christian world for Sunday. These 12 Christian blogs can help you stay informed and inspired all week. Read them in your assisted living apartment or in your home, or read them with friends and family and have something meaningful to discuss.
Memorizing Scripture can equip you for the obstacles and trials you may face in your daily walk with God. In order for the Holy Spirit to transform your life through the Bible, you have to first know what’s in it. Making routine memorization a discipline is a great way to get intimately familiar with the Word of God, and it can also have a positive impact on your spiritual maturity — no matter what age you are!
There are plenty of beautiful and meaningful ways to incorporate your Christian faith into your home decor, and that's as true for those moving into an assisted living apartment at one of the communities under the Bethesda Senior Living Communities umbrella as it is for anyone else. Religious decor serves as a visual everyday reminder to nurture your relationship with God and can be a source of comfort to you and your visitors. Below, you can find five affordable faith-based home decor ideas for your assisted living suite.
