Turning to Faith During Illness: Bible Verses for Comfort
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Find comforting Bible verses for illness and healing, prayers to comfort the sick, and Bible readings for the sick to lean on during hard days.
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The Case for Weekly Sabbath Rest as a Senior of Faith and How Assisted Living Communities Support It
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If you've been looking for ways to strengthen your faith, incorporating a weekly Sabbath rest could be a good option. Sabbath practices focus on a day of worship and rest to renew your body, mind and spirit, so they offer other benefits beyond growing closer to God. If you've been considering assisted living, making the move could support your Sabbath practice by freeing up your time, offering worship options and connecting you with other seniors of faith.
Intercessory Prayer: What Is It, How Do You Do It and How Older Adults Can Participate
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According to data published by Pew Research Center, only around 44% of Americans say they pray every day. In 2007, that number was close to 60%, so the prayer landscape in the country is definitely sliding. Older adults of faith who want to contribute to more prayer in their communities might start by being leaders when it comes to intercessory prayer. Whether you're making a home in an independent living or assisted living community, you can engage in this powerful form of prayer.
Creating a Prayer Board for Your Assisted Living Apartment
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A prayer board is a visual depiction of your prayer life. Find out more about the benefits of prayer boards and how to create one for your assisted living apartment or 55+ apartment below.
How to Pray Your Way Into an Assisted Living Community
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Making the decision to move into an assisted living community can be exciting and emotional. It's a big lifestyle change for many people, so it's natural to have questions, concerns and hopes about what's next for you. Prayer can be a powerful tool for older adults of faith as they walk through this life season. You can use it to seek guidance, comfort and peace from God every step of the way.
6 Tips for Living Rich: Understanding God’s Abundance as You Age
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Did you know that globally, the average annual household income is around $9,700? If your household brings in more than around $800 per month, you're richer than half the world. Removing our "Western" lenses and really looking at the world can help us see that we're richer than we think.
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