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Reading Ecclesiastes in a pandemic

Reading Ecclesiastes in a pandemic

by Michelle Van Loon | Nov 10, 2020 | Spiritual Formation

How did you sleep during the early days of the pandemic? From late February to mid-April of this year, I was jolted awake many nights by variations of the same … Read...
Praying with the mother of a prodigal

Praying with the mother of a prodigal

by Michelle Van Loon | Oct 18, 2020 | Relationships, Spiritual Formation

When I told God I didn’t know how to pray, he sent me a personal trainer. Elizabeth was a towering older woman with rock star confidence who became my mentor … Read...
Halfway to gray

Halfway to gray

by Michelle Van Loon | Sep 17, 2020 | Aging, General Thoughts

Gray hair is a crown of splendor; it is attained in the way of righteousness. Proverbs 16:31 Sigh. Michelle Van Loon I started dyeing my hair in my early 40’s. … Read...
Your (dysfunctional) church family

Your (dysfunctional) church family

by Michelle Van Loon | Sep 10, 2020 | Church, Spiritual Formation

If you find a perfect church, don’t join it. You’d spoil it. –Billy Graham Maybe time away from church this year has caused you to reevaluate what your relationship with … Read...
The journey away from a toxic church

The journey away from a toxic church

by Michelle Van Loon | Jul 28, 2020 | Church, Faith, Spiritual Formation

A note from Michelle: Many of us haven’t been inside a church building in months because of COVID-19. We may find ourselves rethinking our involvement in our congregation, checking out … Read...
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The voices, spiritual gifts, and life experience o The voices, spiritual gifts, and life experience of women in the second half of life have a unique role in the life of today’s church. Join @dorothylgreco, @carlenehillb, @rachel_e_campbell, and @mishvl on Saturday, January 15th for a lively, honest, insightful Zoom workshop designed to equip you to respond to this question. Click link in bio for more info.
We’re talking about finances at midlife and beyo We’re talking about finances at midlife and beyond at the blog this month. Got a story of your own to share? Click the link in our bio, and visit the “Write for us” tab. We’d love to hear from you!
Women in the second half of life have gained wisdo Women in the second half of life have gained wisdom, experience, and courage – and have an essential role to play in this time of change and challenge in the church. We’ll gather for a lively two-hour seminar featuring a mix of wise, courageous Perennial Gen contributors including @dorothylgreco, @mishvl, @rachel_e_campbell, and @carlenehillb who will name the challenges and offer practical insight as to how to be a faithful voice of change, healing, and renewal in the body of Christ. Keynotes, a panel discussion, and a lively Q and A with those in attendance. Those who register will receive workshop handouts, a resource lists, plus access to the recording that they can share with other women of valor in their local church community to keep the conversation going. Visit https://theperennialgen.com/a-perennial-gen-live-event/ for more info.
Our new nonfiction writing course begins January 2 Our new nonfiction writing course begins January 28! Authors @mishvl and @marlena.graves will be your Sage 🌱guides. . Visit sagewritingcollaborative.com! . . . #theperennialgen #midlife #becomingsage #midlifewriter #nonfiction #nonfictionbooks #writingcommunity #writingcourse
News from The Perennial Gen co-founders, Michelle News from The Perennial Gen co-founders, Michelle & Amanda... . As many of you know, Amanda has been writing children’s fiction in addition to her day job as a non-fiction book editor. The first two books in her Tree Street Kids series (ages 8-12) will be releasing in April 2021 from Moody Publishers: Jack vs. the Tornado and The Hunt for Fang. (Follow her journey to publication and book news: @book_leaves).📚 . The Perennial Gen blog wouldn’t exist if God hadn’t brought us together four years ago at a @deeplyrootedchi gathering in Chicago. That connection first led to the creation of The Perennial Gen blog, and eventually, Amanda became Michelle’s editor for both Born to Wander and Becoming Sage.🌱 . As Amanda has moved into new things this year, Michelle has been piloting the blog solo and has cherished working with those who’ve contributed to this space. For December, Michelle is putting things on pause as she reflects and prays about what those of us in the second half of our lives may need from an online community like theperennialgen.com. Now is the time for a selah. . If you’re a regular reader and/or contributor to the blog and have thoughts about what you’d like to see in the space in 2021, comment below. And if you have some writing and editing skills and are interested in lending a hand, visit the Contact Us page on the website (link in bio).✍🏼 . During December, Michelle will continue to share links on the PerGen Facebook page. In the meantime, we pray that you will discover an ever-richer understanding of the promise made in Isaiah 7:14 and fulfilled in Matthew 1:23 – that a virgin would bear a son who would be revealed to the world as Immanuel – God with us. . Because he is. . Selah. . . . #theperennialgen #midlife #secondact #christianliving #growinginfaith #midlifewomen #midlifefaith
What do the deepening lines on your face say about What do the deepening lines on your face say about your life? @natalie_ogbourne offers a poignant perspective as we contemplate our own “map” and end a challenging 2020. Link in bio... . . #theperennialgen #agingwell #midlife #growingbolder #midlifewoman
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PerGen co-founder Michelle Van Loon’s new book about spiritual growth at midlife is available now! Order from the publisher, or your favorite online book vendor including Amazon.com, ChristianBook.com, HeartsAndMindsBooks.com, Lifeway.com, and BarnesandNoble.com.

Becoming Sage: Cultivating Maturity, Purpose, and Spirituality at Midlife (Moody Publishers)

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