Nicodemus was probably an old man when he came to Jesus. He was confronted with the reality of a body that was no longer as vigorous as it once was. He was also conscious of dreams that would never be fulfilled. It's not easy to age, is it? Even middle-age is disconcerting to some of us. Someone has made a list of the Top Ten Ways You Can Tell if You're Middle-Aged.

10. You rank the invention of remote control TV right up there with the discovery of fire, the invention of the light bulb, and elastic waistbands.

9. You don't know of a professional athlete still playing who is as old as you are.

8. You wear your hair longer than your teenagers.

7. You have more clothes hanging on your exercise equipment than in your closet.

6. Policemen look so young.

5. The attention you once paid to …