Missy Buchanan
@missybuchanan.bsky.social
Author-speaker on topics of faithful aging. I have penned 11 books for Upper Room Books.
Let's think about this deeply, especially when it comes to politics and theology.
October 8, 2026 at 3:34 PM
Let's think about this deeply, especially when it comes to politics and theology.
Consider how you are navigating the transitions of life as you move from one season to the next. Is your life filled with grateful acceptance or bitter resistance?
—from Spirit Boosters for the Journey of Aging
—from Spirit Boosters for the Journey of Aging
October 8, 2026 at 11:41 AM
Consider how you are navigating the transitions of life as you move from one season to the next. Is your life filled with grateful acceptance or bitter resistance?
—from Spirit Boosters for the Journey of Aging
—from Spirit Boosters for the Journey of Aging
To grow spiritually, we must expand our love and care for others and not limit it to our family or preferred tribe.
October 8, 2026 at 11:07 AM
To grow spiritually, we must expand our love and care for others and not limit it to our family or preferred tribe.
In a world consumed with greed, cultivate an “enough mindset.”
October 7, 2026 at 11:48 AM
In a world consumed with greed, cultivate an “enough mindset.”
Older adults are not immune from the chaos in today's world. Don't let it shape you into a revengeful or bitter person. Be humble. Be kind. Be grateful.
October 7, 2026 at 10:47 AM
Older adults are not immune from the chaos in today's world. Don't let it shape you into a revengeful or bitter person. Be humble. Be kind. Be grateful.
Honest question from an 84 yr-old friend:
“Why are some of the Christians who mocked us for being afraid during the pandemic the same ones who are intentionally stirring up fear in Christians today?”
“Why are some of the Christians who mocked us for being afraid during the pandemic the same ones who are intentionally stirring up fear in Christians today?”
October 6, 2026 at 8:41 PM
Honest question from an 84 yr-old friend:
“Why are some of the Christians who mocked us for being afraid during the pandemic the same ones who are intentionally stirring up fear in Christians today?”
“Why are some of the Christians who mocked us for being afraid during the pandemic the same ones who are intentionally stirring up fear in Christians today?”
Live today without twisting someone’s words or promoting someone who does. “You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor.”
October 6, 2026 at 1:13 PM
Live today without twisting someone’s words or promoting someone who does. “You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor.”
Give an example of a "gift of time" that has been especially meaningful to you. Or tell about a “gift of time” you would love to receive.
October 6, 2026 at 10:50 AM
Give an example of a "gift of time" that has been especially meaningful to you. Or tell about a “gift of time” you would love to receive.
Went out for lunch today. As with many restaurants, the rolled-up napkin was secured with a sticky paper. My husband and I often exchanged “rings” with these, laughing and talking over lunch. He’s been gone for over three years, but sometimes little moments surprise you. It’s just the way of grief.
October 5, 2026 at 9:29 PM
Went out for lunch today. As with many restaurants, the rolled-up napkin was secured with a sticky paper. My husband and I often exchanged “rings” with these, laughing and talking over lunch. He’s been gone for over three years, but sometimes little moments surprise you. It’s just the way of grief.
As Christians, we should never become numb to cruelty and corruption. We should not close our eyes to it or say it’s OK because we are just working toward a greater good. Jesus has shown us a better, more faithful way. It’s that simple and that hard.
October 5, 2026 at 11:40 AM
As Christians, we should never become numb to cruelty and corruption. We should not close our eyes to it or say it’s OK because we are just working toward a greater good. Jesus has shown us a better, more faithful way. It’s that simple and that hard.
"We like to believe we see things clearly. But if I could miss the gradual dimming of my physical eyesight, perhaps I can also miss the gradual narrowing of my understanding." -- Danny Mack in his weekly Soul Food post.
October 5, 2026 at 10:49 AM
"We like to believe we see things clearly. But if I could miss the gradual dimming of my physical eyesight, perhaps I can also miss the gradual narrowing of my understanding." -- Danny Mack in his weekly Soul Food post.
Every fall, I bring out my mother’s old mink stole and display it with a hand-turned wooden bowl filled with dried hydrangeas. Simple beauty, sweet memories.
October 4, 2026 at 11:24 PM
Every fall, I bring out my mother’s old mink stole and display it with a hand-turned wooden bowl filled with dried hydrangeas. Simple beauty, sweet memories.
“When church leadership is run by fear, it is devastating and malforming to the Body.”
- Pastor Mike Erre on Holy Post Podcast #740
- Pastor Mike Erre on Holy Post Podcast #740
October 4, 2026 at 3:37 PM
“When church leadership is run by fear, it is devastating and malforming to the Body.”
- Pastor Mike Erre on Holy Post Podcast #740
- Pastor Mike Erre on Holy Post Podcast #740
What are words or phrases you wish people would quit using because they unfairly label groups of people or inflame fear?
October 4, 2026 at 11:37 AM
What are words or phrases you wish people would quit using because they unfairly label groups of people or inflame fear?
Caregivers who are adult children or spouses of aging loved ones need a big dose of grace and support.
October 4, 2026 at 11:19 AM
Caregivers who are adult children or spouses of aging loved ones need a big dose of grace and support.
Perhaps we all could use a palate cleanser for political discourse today. Whatcha got?
October 3, 2026 at 10:02 PM
Perhaps we all could use a palate cleanser for political discourse today. Whatcha got?
How would you finish this statement?
To be more Christlike in our divisive culture, Christians should….
To be more Christlike in our divisive culture, Christians should….
October 3, 2026 at 5:37 PM
How would you finish this statement?
To be more Christlike in our divisive culture, Christians should….
To be more Christlike in our divisive culture, Christians should….
“Fruit doesn’t lie.”-Rachel Fast Billups
October 3, 2026 at 12:52 PM
“Fruit doesn’t lie.”-Rachel Fast Billups
On the journey of aging, dig deep! Don't settle for platitudes and easy answers. Be willing to do the hard work of study and thought.
October 2, 2026 at 10:51 AM
On the journey of aging, dig deep! Don't settle for platitudes and easy answers. Be willing to do the hard work of study and thought.
If you wake up thinking about your next political or theological “gotcha” headline, meme, video, post or podcast, it’s time to step away from technology and just sit with God.
October 1, 2026 at 8:24 PM
If you wake up thinking about your next political or theological “gotcha” headline, meme, video, post or podcast, it’s time to step away from technology and just sit with God.