The Retirement Years audio book

The Retirement Years. In this volume Ellen White offers many inspired and inspiring answers to questions raised by golden-agers. These gems of thought have been gleaned from her letters, manuscripts, books, and periodical articles, many of which were written after she was 65-the 23 years from 1892-1915.
It is hoped that this collection of letters, articles, and messages from the pen of God's devoted servant will be a practical and cherished source of wisdom and guidance to people of retirement years, as well as to those of pre-retirement times who wish to grasp more fully the statement of Christ: "I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly" (John 10:10).

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The Retirement Years
The How and Why of this Book
Chapter 1—Adventist Pioneers
Vivid Memories of the Past
The Dead Still Speak
Deep Appreciation for the First Burden-bearers
Reprint Articles of Pioneers
G. I. Butler a Most Valuable Laborer
Grow Old Gracefully
Growing Older but Continuing to Testify
Guard Memory of Pioneers
Avoid Criticism of the Pioneers
Let Us Encourage One Another
Chapter 2—Usefulness of Older Workers
Older Workers Needed in Crises
They Know How to Help Others
Special Grace and Knowledge
Older Ministers to Speak at Camp Meetings
Experienced Workers Needed in the Home Field
Old Age More Productive Than Youth
Efficiency May Constantly Increase
Last Days May Be the Best
Chapter 3—Association of Young With Old
Older Ministers Should Educate Younger Workers
Older Workers Encourage the Younger Ones
Warm Friendship Between Eli and Samuel
Paul Trained Timothy and Titus
Chapter 4—Obligation of Children to Aged Parents
Show Kindness Even to Unjust Parents
Caring for Aged Parents Is a Privilege
A Matter of Vital Importance
Chapter 5—Care of the Aged
Should Remain Among Friends
Ellen White's Care for Her Parents
Help for a Former Brother-in-law
Comfort for Stephen Belden's Widow
Fund for the Older Workers
Chapter 6—Cautions for Aging Persons
Be Content Where You Are
Maintaining Personal Tidiness
Shun Overwork and Distrust of Brethren
“Be Not Accusers of the Brethren”
Aged Not to Labor In Cities
Avoid “Shut-in Religion”
Childish Behavior in Senior Workers
Danger of Accepting Infidel Sentiments
Anxiety in Regard to Money
Money Cannot Ransom Your Soul
Place Affections on the Better Land
Chapter 7—Stewardship While Living
Lay Up Treasures in Heaven
Stewardship a Personal Responsibility
Shifting Responsibility to Others
Dying Charity Versus Living Benevolence
Business Affairs at Loose Ends?
Help Needed Now
New Fields That Must Be Worked
God Will Teach Us Our Duty
Chapter 8—Importance of Wills
Not to Be Postponed
When Satan Controls Business Matters
When Legal Advice Is Important
Wills Should Stand Test of Law
Chapter 9—Remarriage in Old Age
Advice to J. N. Andrews
Remarriage of S. N. Haskell
George I. Butler's Desire to Remarry
Unwise Counsel From a Son
Ellen White Chose Not to Remarry
When Ages Widely Differ
Chapter 10—Conserving Life's Energies
When Sleep Will Not Come, Pray
A Rest Period in the Daytime
Adequate Diet and Rest
Overstrained Ideas of Health Reform
Faithful in Health Reform
Healthful Building Locations
A Prescription for Healing
The Importance of Exercise
No Exercise Can Take the Place of Walking
Chapter 11—Fortitude In Affliction
During Prolonged Illness
Prayer and Anointing—but Not Instantly Healed
Jesus Knows Our Griefs and Pains
“Make Me a Healthy, Fruit-bearing Branch”
“Let No Unkind Words Be Spoken by Me”
“I Will Not Complain”
“The Lord Strengthens Me”
No Thought of Beating a Retreat
God Knows What Is Best
Lessons From The Months Of Suffering
Expect Short-Term Memory Problems
Rest in His Love
Chapter 12—Assurance and Comfort for Those Facing Death
Comfort to a Minister Dying of Cancer
Deeds Preserved Through Eternal Ages
Christ Will Lead Us Safely Home
The Grave Consecrated By Christ
Our Washing and Ironing Time
Ripening for the Harvest
Chapter 13—The Hour of Bereavement
The Lord to Be Your Comfort
Ellen White in Her Hour of Bereavement
Ellen Dreams of James Shortly After His Death
Vows to Carry On After Husband's Death
Ellen White Reflects on James White's Death
Chapter 14—Lessons from Bible Characters
David's Prayer
David Planned Ahead
How Peter Faced Death
The Aged Apostle on Patmos
The Best Time of John's Life
Comfort From Experiences of Bible Characters
Solomon's Life of Backsliding
Solomon's Weakness a Beacon of Warning
Worldly Renown versus Godly Integrity
Influence for Good or for Ill
Appendix A
Appendix B
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1900
1901
1902
1903
1904
1905
1906
1907
1908
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1910
1911
1912
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1914
1915
Appendix C
G.B. Starr's Comments at Ellen White's Elmshaven Funeral Service
Appendix D