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MEDITATIVE PRAYER FOR SENIORS: A QUICK GUIDE

MEDITATIVE PRAYER FOR SENIORS: A QUICK GUIDE

Faith

Our faith-based senior living communities offer plenty of opportunities to engage with God in corporate worship. Church, devotionals and other activities are scheduled regularly for residents that want to participate, and many of our Bethesda Senior Living Communities have chaplains available for seniors who want to talk one-on-one about faith or growing with God. But older adults can also continue their faith journey in individual ways, including meditative prayer.

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ENCOURAGING BIBLICAL TRUTHS THAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT DEPRESSION

ENCOURAGING BIBLICAL TRUTHS THAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT DEPRESSION

Faith

Almost everyone has experienced a bout of depression at some point in their life. The Bible holds answers to many questions, including ones about depression. There are several passages in the Bible that provide truths about depression that can help you through it.

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DAILY BLESSINGS WE OFTEN FORGET TO BE THANKFUL FOR

DAILY BLESSINGS WE OFTEN FORGET TO BE THANKFUL FOR

Faith

The last Thursday in November is Thanksgiving. This is the day we reflect on our blessings and thank God for everything good in our lives. With problems and challenges, it's easy to get caught up in what we don't have and what we wish we could have instead of focus on what we do, but there are plenty of daily blessings we often forget to be thankful for.

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MINISTERING TO THOSE WHO STRUGGLE DURING THE HOLIDAYS

MINISTERING TO THOSE WHO STRUGGLE DURING THE HOLIDAYS

Faith

For many, the holidays — including birthdays and anniversaries as well as the calendar and religious occurrences — can be a time of sadness. The staff at the Bethesda Senior Living Communities across the country work hard to keep the spirits of each community's residents upbeat and hopeful. You can help alleviate the struggles your loved ones go through during the holidays.

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WHAT THE BIBLE TEACHES US ABOUT GRATITUDE

WHAT THE BIBLE TEACHES US ABOUT GRATITUDE

Faith

"Always be rejoicing. Give thanks for everything." 1 Thessalonians 5:16, 18.Gratitude refers to the ability to show thanks for the things you have and the things you're grateful for. It helps you get closer to God by recognizing all the blessings in your life and makes it easier to focus on the positive.

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3 BIBLE VERSES FOR SEASONS OF CHANGE

Faith

Fall officially starts on September 22 this year, and it won't be long before we start to see the signs of its coming around our senior living communities. The days will shorten, the tree leaves will turn and autumn-themed events and decorations will flavor our daily lives.

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