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Category: People With Purpose

People can enjoy more meaningful lives by pursuing things that give them joy and purpose. Read stories about people over 50 who are doing new things in the second half of life that really light them up by giving them more meaning and purpose.

Beverly Pimsleur helps adults and children fall in love with language

Photo of Beverly Pimsleur

If there is one thing Beverly’s life exemplifies, it is the need to keep moving forward regardless of what happens and to find new interests.

Angie Clayton helps people peer through the tunnel of grief

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“A ministry of presence is what people need most when grieving. It just means coming alongside someone and walking through life together until they don’t need the support anymore.”

Joseph Rorick is launching a post-50 life of ministry in Kenya

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Joseph was happily married for 21 years, but his wife got sick and died in 2021, when he was 49 years old. After turning 50, God flipped his life completely upside down and redeemed the tragedy into a new beginning.

Jeff Crider found purpose by helping people through medical missions

Photo of Jeff Crider, left, interprets for Dr. Kenneth Chan during a mission trip to Estelí, Nicaragua.

Jeff always wanted to do something positive and meaningful with his life. A talented journalist and writer, he found true purpose serving very poor people who needed life-altering medical care.

Joan Turley helps people feel as good on the inside as they look on the out

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Knowing the Bible says the righteous will flourish, even in old age, Joan is encouraging “winter saints” to share their Red Sea stories to encourage and reassure others, especially younger generations.

Dawn Marasco finds purpose in mentoring younger women

Photo of Dawn Marasco and the cover of her book, "Continuous Peace."

One of the greatest rewards Dawn receives from her coaching and teaching is watching how God works to transform the lives of people with whom she gets to work.

Closing in on age 70, Jeff Seckendorf seeks to set record, promote purpose

Photo of Jeff Seckendorf training on his bicycle.

Jeff Seckendorf made a career out of making films, taught diving instructors how to teach, and founded the Institute of Purpose. Yet, closing in on age 70, he is now trying to set an indoor bicycling record by biking 27 miles in one hour.

Ruth Cowles relishes the joys and challenges of grandparenting

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Ruth feels so strongly about grandparents having influence in the lives of their grandchildren, she wrote a book to help support those vital relationships. She also likes to help set good expectations for the relationships.

Brenda Haire expresses herself through writing and dance

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Everyone has a story in them based on their life experiences and lessons they learned along the way. The best way to preserve those stories is by writing a book, even if it never goes on sale.

Laura and Dave Diehl give parents hope in midst of indescribable grief

Photo of Laura and Dave Diehl, founders of GPS Hope.

Laura sees a parallel between losing a child and struggling to figure out what to do after turning 50. Many people think their life is over, and lose their sense of purpose for continuing to live. But, it’s not true at all.

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