The righteous will flourish like the palm tree, and grow like a cedar in Lebanon.
They are planted in the house of the LORD; they flourish in the courts of our God.
In old age they still produce fruit; they are always green and full of sap.
Psalm 92:12-14
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Third Third Life is our monthly newsletter with content about flourishing in the third third of life. Ideal for those in or entering the third third of life.
Featured Third Third Resources
Flourishing in the Third Third of Life Course
Course by Mark D. Roberts
Leader’s Kit for Individuals: $70.00
Leader’s Kit for Groups: Starts at $130.00
This six-session, video-enriched course designed for small groups will equip those nearing or in the third third of life to live faithfully and fruitfully and experience abundant and purposeful life in this season.
Third Third Journal
Journal Articles by Mark Roberts (principal creator) and others
The Third Third Journal contains a variety of articles on thriving in the third third of life.
Third Third Welcome Letter
Introduction by Mark Roberts
Read more about our Third Third Initiative and how we hope it will enable people in the “third third” of life to flourish, for their own sake and for the sake of God’s work in the world.
A Biblical Vision of Third Third Flourishing
Article by Mark Roberts based on Psalm 92:12-14.
The righteous will flourish like a palm tree…planted in the house of the LORD…they will still bear fruit in old age, they will stay fresh and green.
Calling in the Third Third of Life
A Devotional and Small Group Guide by Mark Roberts
Price: $9.99
This ten-part devotional and small group guide, centered on Genesis 12:1-5, encourages us to guide our lives by the callings we have from God, especially for those in or entering the third third of life.
The Road Ahead for Third Third: Why I’m Excited About It
Article by Mark D. Roberts
The De Pree Center offers Road Ahead groups for people in the third third of life. Mark Roberts shares his excitement for this initiative.
Third Third Resources
Third Third Journal
Journal Articles by Mark Roberts (principal creator) and others
The Third Third Journal contains a variety of articles on thriving in the third third of life.
Third Third Webinars
Webinars about the Third Third
A collection of all the webinars hosted by the De Pree Center’s Third Third Initiative
Third Third Curated Resources
Collection of Resources
We have curated some of the best resources for the third third of life, including books, videos, and excellent organizations.
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