Growing older isn’t something most people eagerly anticipate. For many, it can bring anxiety—often tied to physical discomfort, isolation, or uncertainty. But what if the later years of life could be a deeply fruitful time marked by spiritual maturity, evangelistic opportunity, and meaningful Christian influence?
In A Good Old Age: An A to Z of Loving and Following the Lord Jesus in Later Years, Derek Prime offers a heartfelt, Scripture-rich guide for navigating old age with faith and purpose. With warmth and pastoral insight, he encourages seniors to see their later years as a season ripe for growing in personal holiness and participating in Gospel outreach.
Drawing on the wisdom of decades in ministry, Derek organizes his reflections alphabetically, presenting twenty-six Christ-centered themes. From A for Acceptance and B for Believe to C for Contentment and D for Discipleship, each entry highlights a virtue or discipline designed to inspire joyful, godly living in the later stages of life. In fact, Derek penned A Good Old Age at the age of eighty-six, just a few years before his passing. His writing reflects the gentle humor, seasoned perspective, and pastoral care of someone who lived what he taught. The book is even printed in a large, easy-to-read font!
A Good Old Age offers encouragement for not only older believers but also caregivers, loved ones, and ministry workers who want to better understand both the challenges and blessings of aging. Derek Prime reminds us all: No matter our age, every day is an opportunity to live fully for Jesus.
“We need help in coming to terms with old age and learning how to handle it. And that is what we find in this book—that and so much more. … Instead of succumbing to the temptation to slow to a crawl, we are encouraged to run the race, looking to Jesus, right through the tape, all the way to the end.” —Alistair Begg
