Rich in Years: Finding Peace and Purpose in a Long Life
In this book,Johann Christoph Arnold has once again offered us a translation of the meaning of God's love for us through all the days of our lives. --Cardinal Sean O Malley,Archbishop of BostonUnassuming yet outstanding,this is the best book I know on the godly ripeness that aging can bring in a Christian's life. Elderly folk will find the warmth that it radiates wonderfully invigorating. --J.I. Packer,professor of theology, Regent CollegeOn these pages are wonderful words of hope.Savor them. As I sing in a recent song,What we do now, you and me, will affect eternity - God's counting on me, God's counting on you.--Pete Seeger,musicianUsing profound and stimulating stories,Johann Christoph Arnold welcomes us into an elegant fabric of elderly life, abundant with significance and relationships. I know you will find this book spiritually enriching. --Marva J. Dawn,author,Being Well When We're IllA symphony of voicesof men and women willing to talk about aging. The author weaves their stories together as a pastor who knows how to listen. There is much beauty here and not a trace of sentimentality. --Eugene H. Peterson,author and scholar,The Message BibleThis book is bound to enrich all who read it.Arnold squarely faces the challenges of old age, teaching us how they can become meaningful when seen in the light of eternity. --Alice von Hildebrand,professor emerita, Hunter CollegeRich in Yearsis rich in wisdom,rich in courage, rich in hope. The people we meet in these pages and the stories they tell all build in us a confident assurance that God is with us every step of our journey. --Richard J. Foster,author,Celebration of Discipline