Ah, midlife! That season where we mark the years by the appearance of new wrinkles around our eyes and lines across our foreheads. In Psalm 42 & 43 we find that the experience of being face-to-face with God can uplift not only our hearts, but also our faces. No creams, needles, or surgical interventions required!

As I've moved through the seasons of life, I have come to deeply appreciate the blessings of midlife. There's wisdom that only comes with years, and two of the important lessons have been these: time can be more valuable than money and rest is good for the body and soul. Psalm 62 brings these lessons into focus with clarity and grace.

A quick, God-focused response to any crisis is the key to preventing longterm despair and bitterness. But once we've struggled through the initial shock and have fixed our eyes firmly on our Savior for guidance, we soon find ourselves wondering, "How do I recover from this?" Great question! God wants to bring you through the valley of shadow and into rejoicing on the far side of each crisis we face, and Psalm 40 gives us some guidelines for getting there.

We've all heard of it, and we've probably all seen it: a midlife crisis strikes. Erratic behavior ensues: a flashy sports car appears in the driveway, fitness becomes an unhealthy obsession, the younger generation's fashion shows up on an aging body. Would it help to know in advance what a crisis feels like and how to make it through? God must think so because in Psalms 38, 39, and 40 He guided David to describe his own crisis experience and create a roadmap for walking th

If you have ever climbed a steep trail to a mountaintop vista or hiked deep into the woods in search of a hidden waterfall, then you know the feeling of awe at the first sighting of your objective. There is a sudden hush of reverence that descends as you take in the beauty of God's creation. No words are needed because no words are adequate: silence is the only appropriate response.

Did you know that Generation X is the least likely to attend church or volunteer for church ministries? Seems like the midlife bunch is checking out of Christian lifestyle practices. But Psalm 32 encourages us to stay fruitful in these midlife years, especially if life is challenging right now! We are never too old to make a difference for God.

Devotional readings on Psalm 27, 28, and 138 Meditation Go to the Bible readings and reflection questions If my life is characterized by...

We usually tend to our own gardens and not our neighbors'. What if we should do the same thing in our own lives? In midlife, God is giving us permission to focus first on His purpose and vision for us!

Once in a while a generation comes along that stands taller and stronger than the rest. That generation changes the orientation of a family toward God and goodness. So regardless of what the generation before me or the generation after me chooses, I must choose the Lord because my choice matters. And so does yours.