Introduction

With forty percent of people in the U.S. now over fifty years of age, millions of baby boomers and beyond are facing new challenges and choices as they journey through the second-half of life. This study guide helps to provide answers to the pressing issues that those in the second-half of life find themselves dealing with.

Included in this guide is information about:

• Raising Grandchildren—over 6 million children live with grandparents.
• Dealing with Depression—the most common illness found among Second-Halfers
• Surviving the Death of a Spouse—the number one cause for stress
• Finding love a second time—read about couples who found spouses on the internet
• Health, Finance, Scams, and other important Retirement issues
• Making sense out of life by developing a Lifetime Message

Stories of Inspiration

From 82 year old Marlene who is raising her great granddaughter to 95 year old Nola Ochs, America's oldest college graduate, to 93 year old youth pastor Howard Fox, true stories from the lives of second-halfers who have experienced both tragedy and triumph are interwoven throughout the lessons.

If you are new to the second half or have been traveling this road a long time, you will find yourself laughing, crying, learning, and being encouraged at God's plan for every person—regardless of age.

Encouragement and Purpose

If you have a PULSE, you have a PURPOSE. Whether you use this guide in a small group, a Sunday School class, or as an individual study, you can find inspiration and hope.

YOU can FINISH LIFE STRONG!

Final Words

Looking for inspiration and hope? This book is for you. You will find numerous practical and helpful suggestions to get you on the road to a whole new life of excitement in your second half.

From the foreword, Ken Horn, Editor, Pentecostal Evangel!