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Missy Buchanan @missybuchanan.bsky.social · 16m

In thinking about my new book, Finishing Faithfully, which will release May 1, 2027, what podcasts do you think would be a great match?

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Missy Buchanan @missybuchanan.bsky.social · 4h

Let's think about this deeply, especially when it comes to politics and theology.

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Missy Buchanan @missybuchanan.bsky.social · 8h

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

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Missy Buchanan @missybuchanan.bsky.social · 8h

To grow spiritually, we must expand our love and care for others and not limit it to our family or preferred tribe.

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Missy Buchanan @missybuchanan.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

In a world consumed with greed, cultivate an “enough mindset.”

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Missy Buchanan @missybuchanan.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

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.

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Missy Buchanan @missybuchanan.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

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?”

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Missy Buchanan @missybuchanan.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Live today without twisting someone’s words or promoting someone who does. “You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor.”

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Missy Buchanan @missybuchanan.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

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.

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Missy Buchanan @missybuchanan.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

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.

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Missy Buchanan @missybuchanan.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

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.

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Missy Buchanan @missybuchanan.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

"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.

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Missy Buchanan @missybuchanan.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

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.

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Missy Buchanan @missybuchanan.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

“When church leadership is run by fear, it is devastating and malforming to the Body.” - Pastor Mike Erre on Holy Post Podcast #740

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Missy Buchanan @missybuchanan.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

What are words or phrases you wish people would quit using because they unfairly label groups of people or inflame fear?

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Missy Buchanan @missybuchanan.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Caregivers who are adult children or spouses of aging loved ones need a big dose of grace and support.

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Missy Buchanan @missybuchanan.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Perhaps we all could use a palate cleanser for political discourse today. Whatcha got?

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Missy Buchanan @missybuchanan.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

How would you finish this statement? To be more Christlike in our divisive culture, Christians should….

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Missy Buchanan @missybuchanan.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

“Fruit doesn’t lie.”-Rachel Fast Billups

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Missy Buchanan @missybuchanan.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

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.

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Missy Buchanan @missybuchanan.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

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.

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Missy Buchanan @missybuchanan.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

It is #InternationalDayOfOlderPersons. Celebrate an older adult in your family or community. Invite their stories. Treat them to lunch. Give them a call.

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Missy Buchanan @missybuchanan.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

If you had an inkling that one of your long-held beliefs was based on an untruth, what would you do? Spiritual growth at any age requires honest self reflection, and self reflection takes time, intentionality and vulnerability. Be brave. Dig deep. Age faithfully.

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Missy Buchanan @missybuchanan.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Christ calls us to live in harmony.

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Missy Buchanan @missybuchanan.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

I have come to believe that the reason some big name Christians and podcast hosts are so busy creating new content is because if they slow down, they might have time to reflect on who they have become.

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Missy Buchanan @missybuchanan.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Wisdom from my 90-something friend in her weekly e-letter: “Corruption is a spiritual disease. If you enable it or promote it, it will rot your very soul.”

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Missy Buchanan @missybuchanan.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

We should remember this bit of wisdom and invite other people’s stories, especially those who hold different opinions, because their experiences are different than ours.

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Missy Buchanan @missybuchanan.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

How would you finish this phrase? “When character no longer matters,….”

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Missy Buchanan @missybuchanan.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

“Faith should deepen your capacity to understand people, not diminish it.” Uneedfaith_ on Threads

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Missy Buchanan @missybuchanan.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

I’m writing about Advent right now. When I stopped at lunch to check social media, I was appalled at the surge of Christians using slurs and misrepresentations regarding political candidates. Please, let’s take a collective breath. We should be showing the world a better way.

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Missy Buchanan @missybuchanan.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

In early October each year, my church hosts a “costume giveaway” for families in the community. For those of us who are older, it’s fun to buy princess dresses, astronaut gear and pumpkin costumes for those who need a little help. It will be an afternoon of games and food, too.

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Missy Buchanan @missybuchanan.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

A friend discovered that my new book, Finishing Faithfully, is already on the Cokesbury website and can be PRE-ORDERED! Check it out! www.cokesbury.com/978083582112...

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Missy Buchanan @missybuchanan.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

“In a culture built on instant reactions & short attention spans, we are often quicker to respond than to understand. But real depth- true connection- demands more of us. It asks for listening beyond words. It requires slowing down…holding space for the complexity of others.” Barbara Vercruysse

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Missy Buchanan @missybuchanan.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

“Divisiveness thrives on the superficial. It thrives when we trade understanding for judgment and presence for performance. When we choose conflict over curiosity, we flatten one another into caricatures. But when kindness enters the room, depth returns.” Barbara Vercruysse

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Missy Buchanan @missybuchanan.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Just had lunch with my brother and sister to celebrate my brother’s 77th birthday. I am grateful to have a loving relationship with both of them and to be living closer to them. As we age, encouraging and supporting one another becomes even more important.

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Missy Buchanan @missybuchanan.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

None of us arrive at late life without scars from broken relationships. You may have been deeply wounded by betrayal or neglect. Maybe a longtime friend ghosted you as if you don’t exist. You can reclaim your narrative. Keep your eyes on Christ. Let your final chapters reflect love and grace.

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Missy Buchanan @missybuchanan.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Waiting room observation this week: Family caregivers are committed, stressed and oh-so weary.

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Missy Buchanan @missybuchanan.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

If you want to be a role model for faithful aging, start with humility. Admit when you make a mistake. Demonstrate a willingness to learn and grow.

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Missy Buchanan @missybuchanan.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Remembering the past is not the same thing as trying to live in it. Honor it, celebrate it, but keep moving forward!

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Missy Buchanan @missybuchanan.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

It shouldn’t be that we wait until an injustice happens to us before we are willing to take action against oppression. Christ calls us to look beyond ourselves everyday. It’s called spiritual formation.

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Missy Buchanan @missybuchanan.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

One older woman explained that she came to a point in life where she wasn't satisfied with easy, fill-in-the-blank answers from childhood Sunday school lessons. Be willing to dig deep, even if the answer remains a mystery!

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