SENIOR MOMENTS (with God): Women's Stories about Aging with God

Do you have a pet? How about 4 pets? How about a Burmese Mountain Dog, St. Bernard, Boston Terrier, and Pug Mix? Needless to say, Stephanie loves dogs. Growing up in Malaysia with an abusive father, dogs played an important role in providing comfort to Stephanie. As a dog show trainer, veterinarian assistant, breeder, and groomer, Stephanie values the role pets can play in each season of life. Our Creator God knew what he was doing when he allowed us to have pets as our companions. See what Stephanie learned about Jesus through her St. Bernard, Zoe. If you enjoy God's creation, this story will soothe your soul. 

You are so lucky!  or You are so unlucky!

Is there such a thing as luck? Are there coincidences?

Albert Einstein said, "Coincidence is God's way of remaining anonymous." I have no doubt God works behind and before His children every day.  Karla, shares an amazing story that challenges the idea of coincidence!  Patrick Mabilog shares his view as well as Scripture in "Christianity Today."  Listen and decide where you stand on being lucky.

"A Moment with God changes you forever."  Patti, owner of an amazing boutique, "Back of the Moon," in Lowell, North Carolina, shares how her Moment with God helped her through the loss of her son, Jay.  "The greatest litmus test of faith is responding to a challenge to your faith," Patti shares. How can a mother continue to walk with God after such tragedy? Listen to her powerful story. Also, pray for her conference and for revival in North Carolina (as well as throughout our country). For more information go to [email protected] or contact Back of the Moon. The conference for women is "Compelled To Tell," and is March 31-April 2. For God's glory! 

Loretta shares her journey with Jesus at the age of 88. "There is no retirement in God's Kingdom," she reminds us. We each have a purpose no matter what our age to fulfill the Great Commission in Matthew 28: 19. Jesus commanded before going to heaven, "Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you." Loretta accomplishes that every day by writing devotions and staying active in reading the Bible each morning. Listen and be encouraged by her story.  

Not forgiving others is like drinking poison and expecting others to die as a result.  After hearing Jan's story, I realize it is so true. Unforgiveness eats away at our hearts and minds and can put us in a very dark place in life. God, who is perfect, chooses to forgive us, who are not perfect. Jesus, God's Son, was betrayed by his closest friends. One friend who vowed to follow him forever claimed he did not even know Jesus when Jesus was arrested. In spite of this, Jesus asked for His Father to forgive those who tortured and persecuted Him while hanging on a wooden cross as a sacrifice.  Our God knows the hurt of betrayal, yet He forgives again and again and again and ....

So we, too, must do so. It is hard. Jan will share how being hurt by people and leaders in her church family almost devastated her. Listen to how she came through the struggle to forgive and what happened as a result. Her story will bring God glory. 

Leah shares how she came to know Jesus and how God helped her through the diagnosis of Diabetes Type I as a child and later as an adult. She points to God's love and the joy she felt after asking Jesus into her life. Be encouraged as Leah reminds us that NOTHING separates us from God's love.

Do you recall what it is like to tell a three-year old, "No,"?  I had the chance to do so, over and over, during this past Christmas. To say it was hard to look at that angelic face and deny his request was hard, is an understatement. It was a great reminder, however, of our own human nature. No one likes to be told, "No," or "Wait." This episode explores our experience in praying to our Father, God, our Creator, and receiving various answers. Jane, a music teacher and choir conductor and pianist, explains her story where God answered her prayers and the results of her miracle answers. I share examples of God saying both "Yes," and "No," and what to do with such answers. What is your experience with prayer? Reflect as you hear Jane's story for God's glory. 

Often as I age and talk with other women, I lapse into "the good old days" or "things are not as good as when I was a child." Dwelling on the past, however, is not God's will for us. He has better plans. Listen to M.J.'s story about how God changed her plans and helped her do "a new thing" for His glory. 

This is the first audio podcast for "Senior Moments-with God." This episode introduces the purpose of the podcast: to share women's stories as we age with God. The first story comes from a daughter-in-law in Colorado who shares a care-giving experience with her mother-in-law who battled Parkinson's. All stories are to uplift listeners and give God glory.