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The Long View

Philip Yancey — Mon, 26 Jun 2023 11:25:46 +0000

Her own mother, my grandmother, was born in 1898 and lived 102 years. The year she turned 94, an election year, we had an extended conversation about politics. “Who was your favorite president?” I asked. She thought for a moment and declared, “Roosevelt.” “I can understand that,” I replied. “After all, he led us during ... Read more

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Aging Grace-fully

Philip Yancey — Wed, 23 Jan 2019 06:08:55 +0000

My grandmother, born in Atlanta in 1899, was a classic Southern woman of the era, with the singular ambition of rearing a family. She had no checking account, and managed the house on a cash allowance from her husband. She tried driving once, and after steering the car into a ditch never attempted it again. ... Read more

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