Missy Buchanan

Meet Contributing Author Missy Buchanan

Missy Buchanan will be at ILC-Anaheim 2011 presenting, “The Far Side of Life’s Timeline: Reaching the Oldest Old in a Culture of Youth.”

 

Aging Faithfully: 28 Days of Prayer Old age isn’t punishment but a gift from God, says Missy Buchanan. In fact, aging is part of God’s plan. In her typical upbeat style, Buchanan focuses on the positive aspects of aging. Discover what it means to age joyfully every day through these Bible-based meditations, prayers, and practical suggestions. Includes Reflection Questions for groups or individuals.

Don’t Write my Obituary Just Yet: Inspiring Faith Stories for Older Adults The 30 stories in this book give us glimpses into the lives of ordinary people who range from 70 to 100 years old. Some of these folks are active; others are dealing with physical or mental decline. All exemplify how strong faith can help us overcome struggles and sorrows and live in hope.

Talking with God in Old Age: Meditations and Psalms This collection of 42 moving prayerful meditations pairs each devotion with a passage from the Psalms. All express the myriad ways older adults ask themselves, and ask God, “What’s the purpose of my life now that I’m so old?” These prayers flow out of real-life experience, particularly of the frail elderly.

Living with Purpose in a Worn-Out Body: Spiritual Encouragement for Older Adults Devotions written in the first person allow readers to speak directly to God about the pills they take, the walkers they need to be mobile, the ambulances that take away their friends, and other befuddling moments from life. Supporting scriptures from the New Testament and Psalms are included with each meditation.

 

Missy Buchanan writes a monthly column, “Aging Well,” for the United Methodist Reporter and hosts Aging and Faith with Missy Buchanan on Blog Talk Radio.  She has also written for many publications including Presbyterians Today, Christian Association Serving Adults Ministries and Good Morning America’s spirituality page. Read more at www.missybuchanan.com.