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[The Mayor]

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Older Or Better?

August 26, 2010

We know we’re getting older when we say things like, “Can you believe how young those professional baseball players are?” And it’s a sure sign of aging when we no longer ask, “How are you?” but say, “Hey, you look terrific”—as if we’re surprised.

Aging is inevitable. Unfortunately, society has taught us to fear advancing age and to disguise its reality as much as possible. But aging can actually be a wonderful thing. Followers of Jesus have the capacity to get significantly better with age. As Paul put it: “Even though our outward man is perishing, yet the inward man is being renewed day by day” (2 Cor. 4:16).

Just as there are physical signs that reveal we’re getting older, there are signs that show we are getting better. Rather than becoming more crotchety, intolerant, and unloving, the maturing follower of Jesus grows better at forgiving, loving, and caring. Growing older is a continuation of the journey to become more like Jesus, which means that as time goes on our heart and attitudes should increasingly resonate with and reflect the compelling character and winsome ways of our Savior.

So as we grow older, let’s embrace the opportunity to become spiritually more like Jesus. Our friends will notice that we look better with age.

The seeds of aging sprout in youth,
As weeds or grain they’re sure to grow;
But if we sow with love and truth,
A golden harvest we can know. —D. De Haan

Don’t just grow older— grow better as a follower of Jesus.

Read: 2 Cor. 4:16-18

Even though our outward man is perishing, yet the inward man is being renewed day by day. —2 Corinthians 4:16

Bible in a year:
Psalm 119:89-176; 1 Corinthians 8

[SandRat]

It’s Tomorrow already... snicker....

[E.G.C.]

Havnen't tried them yet. Our local grocers has just a couple of suppliers for these cookies.

One of the companies stopped making cookies so they're just down to two now.

[beachn4fun]

Good morning, Pro ((HUGS))

Was wondering where you’ve been. Hope the internet issue gets fixed soon.

Our weather is looking good. But there’s storms brewing in the Atlantic that can mess it all up.

Have a splentastic day

[beachn4fun]

One of the companies stopped making cookies so they're just down to two now.

Don't you just hate that? Our store is forever not restocking items that we like. Then we have to find an alternate.

[tomkow6]

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[HiJinx]

Waimea and Hamakua on a circle island tour

Definitely a must on any visit to the Big Island. Kona's beaches are also very highly recommended by the Jinx family. Lots of wonderful sights to see for all members of the family...

[HiJinx]

how goes the salt mines?

Deep and dark...

[SevenofNine]

Hey Tomkow trust me that photoshop all wrong it be Sarah Palin lay on bear rug LOL!not Bear rug put his around Sarah LOL!

[oldteen]

(and they are ALL Obama voters!)

That tells me all I need to know! I simply do not waste my time arguing with idiots either. It's a shame our country has come to this! Very wise of you to ignore their stupidity!

[SevenofNine]

It nice to see MSNBC being really stupid when you think of Alaska what do you think some of Freepers come from Alaska

http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2010/08/25/4970523-explaining-alaska

[oldteen]

Ok...where are the early birds this morning!

All I can say is....BAD NIGHT! Have a great day!! *hugs*

[oldteen]

It’s Tomorrow already

UGH! It's going waaaay too fast!

[oldteen]

Mornin' PRO!

Good to see you. You have been missed :). *hugs*

[SandRat]

Yes it is, the days are changing fast but the job search is traveling at a snails pace.

Only 115 Shopping left days until Christmas.