Jim at 102 1/2

June 18th, 2025

Dear friends,

When you are over 100, half birthdays count again! I have had a number of requests for an update as to Dad’s health and wellbeing, and thought that others might also be wondering.

Dad continues to fare well, although we find that he tires more easily and takes longer

Friends from Korea, India and the USA

to recuperate. In late March he had some difficulties with a low heart rate and that left him quite fatigued, having tremors and being a little more emotional. However, he has

felt somewhat revitalized with the warm weather and an influx of visitors. Regent Spring Session has been a wonderful time for Dad to see alumni and friends who do not regularly visit him. He has had some lovely surprises from far away friends.

While his writing has essentially ended, he continues to peruse copious books. There are regular requests for lists of books that he ‘simply must have’, and he finds great delight being surrounded by his treasures.  His emailing days are waning, but Dad’s great joy still continues to be sharing with others.  He loves to share some of his abundant new ideas, many of which have quickly become fact in his mind.  

Dad loves to anoint his guests in their ministry

Praying for and encouraging his friends in their walk with the Lord and blessing them in their ministry is at the core of his intent. It is beautiful to see the Holy Spirit’s ongoing work through this 102 ½ yr old. While our bodies and minds may deteriorate, God continues to use us as long as He gives us breath. We give thanks to God for the life of our dad and for Dad’s continuous service for his Friend.

We are so grateful for the continuous flow of visitors. You bring joy and fresh air into Dad’s life, and it is a delight to see you come to him. Thank you for this blessing. Because of his fatigue, we have overall reduced his appointment bookings to one per day. However, depending on Dad’s health, we do have some flexibility. It is important to book using this link as this is a great help for us: https://calendly.com/jameshoustonrc/coffee-date-with-jim-houston-clone.

Please feel free to reach out to the family directly, through Dad’s email, or the website, if you have any questions.

Many thanks for your ongoing prayers, love, and support for Dad. He is blessed by so many around the globe, and therefore so are we.

Together in Christ,

The Houston Family

"I have not stopped giving thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers. I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know him better. I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in his holy people, and his incomparably great power for us who believe" Ephesians 1:16-19a NIV