Never Too Old

A few days ago, I wrote about our adventure at Legoland in California. We spent the day laughing, riding rides, admiring giant LEGO creations, and rediscovering our inner child.

Little did I know the fun wasn't over.

On Tuesday nights, Arlene, a most precious Godly woman, in her eighties, opens her home, prepares a feast and welcomes people in from every walk of life.

We call it House Church – but it’s really about coming together to feast on delicious food, praise the Lord in song and hear a beautiful testimony of God’s amazing grace – often people once incarcerated or lived a life without Jesus give their testimony.

This week, we had wonderful speakers, Ron and Katie Brigmon, weekly attenders and ministers in prisons and leading people to the love of Jesus.

Ron is known as "Rappin' Ron." At eighty years young, he carries his Bible everywhere, ministers in prisons, and shares the Gospel with passion, poetry, and plenty of joy. Ron is also an incredible musician (clarinet and saxophone) – that started way back before “Jesus”.

When I heard he and Katie were going to be our speakers – I was inspired to write a rap honoring Ron and Katie's 56 years of marriage and ministry. So I got my game on – and before they spoke, I rapped! Oh yes I did! It was time to get my game on.

Now picture this.

This grandmother who had recently survived the Galacticoaster at Legoland giving a rap performance!

The room erupted with laughter, smiles, and clapping to the beat!

And in that moment, I realized something.

We are never too old to have fun.

Never too old to laugh.

Never too old to encourage someone.

Never too old to try something new.

The world says growing older means slowing down. God says growing older means growing wiser, deeper, and more grateful.

Psalm 92:14 says, "They will still bear fruit in old age, they will stay fresh and green."

Whether we’re riding a roller coaster, sharing a rap, teaching a Bible study, rocking a grandbaby, or simply encouraging a friend, God still has purpose for our lives.

So let's keep celebrating His goodness.

Let's keep laughing and serving -- with joy in our hearts.

After all, we're not getting older -- we're getting better at living.

Here’s the “rap” honoring Ron & Katie:

A match ordained by God above,

A lifetime built on faith and love.

Fifty-six years they've walked as one,

Trusting Jesus till their race is run.

Some said it never could endure,

One raised in church, one less secure.

But God delights in showing grace,

And wrote a love story time can't erase.

Ron is known as "Rappin' Ron,"

Still preaching Christ and pressing on.

At eighty years, he's young at heart,

With Bible in hand, he's set apart.

His laughter brightens every room,

His faith brings hope where fears may loom.

Whether behind a pulpit stand,

Or sharing Jesus hand in hand.

And Katie, faithful by his side,

His greatest cheerleader and bride.

Her gentle strength and steadfast care

Reflect God's love everywhere.

Together they've seen lives transformed,

Broken vessels rebuilt and reformed.

Their "turf assignment" has been clear:

To share God's love both far and near.

From prison walls to open seas,

They've pointed countless souls to peace.

On cruises, too, they laugh and roam,

For where they're together, there is home.

When future generations tell

Of lives lived faithful, lived so well,

They'll speak of Ron and Katie's way --

Of serving Jesus day by day.

And when their story here is done,

They'll hear the words, "Well done, well done."

For lives that showed God's faithfulness true,

And hearts that loved as Christians do.

The years have flown, but one thing stays:

God's hand upon their lives always.

A beautiful journey, rich and long,

Still singing Heaven's faithful song.