Experience 55 Plus



The Christmas Story

It was a simple scene that first Christmas – a rough room, a young couple, and nothing but a feeding trough to put the child in. It was probably quite cold and with family far away there was little help. Not exactly the Hallmark moment we like to show in Christmas pageants. And yet this rustic [...] Read More >

Christmas Bible Studies

Pour a mug of hot chocolate and settle in with a Christmas life lesson. In the midst of this busy season, take some time to sit with God.  We have three sets of life lessons – guided Bible studies – that are a perfect way to celebrate the season. The Carols of Christmas Carols are one [...] Read More >

Give a Gift to Your Relationship

My early morning jog seemed colder than normal. I felt chilled to the bone, so I stayed in the hot shower a bit longer than usual.  I had almost exhausted the hot water supply when I finally turned off the taps. Through the curtains my husband handed me a towel.  As I wrapped the fresh [...] Read More >

Keeping December 1st Sacred

In our family December 1st is one of the most sacred days of the year. Come rain, snow, sleet or hail nothing can stop this day so sacred (Ya, I know, it doesn’t rhyme but you try rhyming with ‘sacred’). On this day of days I enter the crawl space and haul plastic tote after [...] Read More >

In A Rut? Focus On Your Strengths

Many of us have hit ruts in our marriage. We live together. We chauffeur children together. We manage paychecks, and bills, and grocery lists, and karate lessons, and our parents’ doctors appointments. But we don’t seem to have FUN.  We often feel mildly put out. He’ll be at work all day, and when he gets [...] Read More >

Turning to the Streets to Survive

“I knew I had to do something to get my son up off the streets.” Karen came to this decision after she spent years working the streets. She had turned to prostitution and drugs after growing up without the love of her parents. Until she accepted Christ and took steps to change her life. How [...] Read More >

Longing for Freedom

Freedom. What does the word mean to you? Many of us have never been incarcerated, but that doesn’t necessarily mean that we are entirely at liberty to do and say what we want to. We can break the chains in our lives and be free in Christ. But sometimes those chains have a tight hold on [...] Read More >

Searching for Love

Shannon Culpepper grew up without a father’s love and approval. It thrust her into a life of searching and yearning for true love. Tired of chasing after someone who’s left you in the dark? Shannon finally found peace in Christ.  Are you looking for peace that fulfills? Take the next step: How do you experience [...] Read More >

Become a Mentor

What if you could be part of a growing ministry that helped thousands of people in the last year? The Mentor Center creates a safe environment where people with questions are matched with Christians who can answer them with the hope of Christ. Do you have half an hour a week to share Christ in [...] Read More >

October 7: Recovery After an Affair

Infidelity doesn’t have to be a marital deal breaker. Recovering from an affair can be a long and painful process, but it is possible. Michele Weiner Davis, a marriage counselor, has advice for couples whether you’re just starting out or have been going through this for awhile.  How will your marriage recover? Take the next step:  [...] Read More >

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