Last week I wrote about Grandma Moses launching her career at the age of 76. Here’s another story reminding us that the “invitation to more” never ends.
Just a couple of months ago, American pianist Ruth Slenczynska celebrated her 101st birthday. A former child prodigy, she has been performing since the 1920s — virtually all of her life.
And she’s not quite ready to call it a day.
In 2022 her record label, Decca Classics, released her newest album, My Life in Music. She was 97 at the time.
When reaching a certain age, many look forward to the change of pace retirement will bring. Yes, it’s true that this is often the best next step in our lives … but not for the reason some suppose.
For some, retirement means you’re just getting started.
My grandfather once told me that he spent his entire career (in sales and management) preparing for the work he would do after he received the proverbial gold watch. He spent the last twenty-something years of his life developing a lay speaking ministry, training leaders, mentoring pastors, and preaching in hundreds of churches throughout Texas and Arkansas. This, he told me, was the work he was created to do.
There’s no reason to let a few candles — or anything else — stand in the way of our moving toward the life God has called us to lead.
We have a promise to claim…
The righteous will flourish like a palm tree … they will flourish in the courts of our God. They will still bear fruit in old age, they will stay fresh and green, proclaiming, “The Lord is upright; he is my Rock, and there is no wickedness in him.” (Psalm 92:12-15)
© 2022/2026. Today’s memo first appeared at Preaching Library.
