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While the idea of an endless holiday sounds wonderful, the reality often ends up being very different. Retirement often brings with it relationship challenges, mental health problems, and lack of motivation or purpose. It is often not the paradise we have imagined.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChristians should live in a very different way to those who don’t trust Jesus, no matter what their age. While some older Christians may feel less important or that they have less to offer, the Bible teaches that our worth is not based on our work. This book aims to give Christians a Biblical vision for how our later years might be used to serve Jesus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile the concept of retirement is not found in the Bible, God’s word remains very helpful for us as we prepare for our later years. The Bible is full of teaching about age and maturity, purpose, identity and death.  We can learn from a range of examples of older believers who have gone before us and discover what God’s word has to say about health limitations, nostalgia, money, and many other relevant issues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e228 pages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2773\/2624\/files\/9780648993445-distinctively-christian-retirement-a-biblical-call-to-serve-jesus-well-in-older-age-simon-van-bruchem-contents.pdf?v=1644924274\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eView excerpt here.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"W\u003cem\u003eith the wisdom of the Bible and the love of an astute and observant pastor, Simon has given us a timely gift regarding the much longed for or equally forbidden, R word. Retirement can see dreams of freedom dashed into nightmares of boredom. But by thoughtfully reflecting on retirement, he helpfully shows how, approached under God it can bring freedom through service.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAs an active and reluctant retiree of 5 years I found encouragement as Scriptural reminders of our worth in Christ and God’s design of us for freedom in service rather than self-indulgence, a tonic.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe challenges of the book come from an experienced and loving pastor, whose intent to help his readers catch, or re-discover, the joys of trusting and serving Christ clearly shines through. We are not being got at, but lovingly reminded, in very practical ways, that there is real life to be enjoyed in retirement.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSimon’s book will be of great value to workers, their families, those approaching and already retired. With expectations vital to any life change, the encouragement to godly and realistic expectations is a great boon. Saving us from unhealthy cul-de-sacs by opening up new vistas for the last lap, is a gift worthy of personal reading and small group attention.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eI am very happy to commend Simon’s book and thank him for the work he has put in to helping us in this very practical way.\" - Rt. Rev Dr Peter Brain\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Written for our Instruction","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39845175165007,"sku":"9780648993445","price":25.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2773\/2624\/products\/9780648993445-distinctively-christian-retirement-a-biblical-call-to-serve-jesus-well-in-older-age-simon-van-bruchem.jpg?v=1644923931"},{"product_id":"9781915705808-final-lap-the-john-wyatt","title":"Final Lap, The","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLife’s a marathon with many highs and lows along the way. As we approach retirement we transition into a new stage of our race, presenting us with a range of possibilities and pitfalls to navigate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith experience and warmth, John Wyatt invites Christians to think through how we can approach the next stages of life well. He considers the move firstly from work to retirement, then independency to dependency, and finally from life to death as we approach the finishing line.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhilst being honest about the struggles of each transition, \u003cem\u003eThe Final Lap\u003c\/em\u003e lays out the wonderful opportunities God gives in every stage. And the more prepared we are to face each transition as it comes, the better we can face the challenges and the more fully we can embrace the future with hope and joy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e80 pages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2773\/2624\/files\/9781915705808-final-lap-the-john-wyatt.pdf?v=1684732103\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eView excerpt here.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'As someone who has recently moved from work to retirement, I found this book both encouraging and challenging. John Wyatt takes us through three significant transitions with huge personal implications for all of us. With sensitive pastoral insight and a fine grasp of biblical teaching he has given us a unique and immensely helpful book.'\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePaul Mallard\u003c\/strong\u003e, author of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Grace of Gratitude\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eInvest Your Suffering\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'Reading this book, I stopped and punched the air with joy!'\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLouise Morse\u003c\/strong\u003e, Pilgrims' Friend Society; author, \u003cem\u003eWhat's Age Got To Do With It?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'A unique, comforting, and profound insight into the three major transitions that are likely to happen in the later stages of life. 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I would go as far as to say, I would recommend\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Final Lap\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eto everyone!'\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePippa Cramer\u003c\/strong\u003e, MBE, Pastoral Care and Seniors Minister Holy Trinity Church, Claygate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'Whilst reading this handbook for growing old, I found myself underlining certain key questions and thoughts in black literally five times.  Why?  Because I could see they would be critical for the last years of my life and yet they were new to me.  I guarantee you will find yourself doing the same.  So go and get your pen, there are truths here we must internalise if we want to be wise.'\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRico Tice\u003c\/strong\u003e, founder, Christianity Explored \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"10Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40669421174863,"sku":"9781915705808","price":22.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2773\/2624\/files\/9781915705808-final-lap-the-john-wyatt.jpg?v=1684731672"},{"product_id":"9781433580772-dont-waste-your-life-john-piper","title":"Don't Waste Your Life","description":"\u003c!-- FXB140708 --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn This Bestselling Book, John Piper Challenges Christians to a God-Exalting Life\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany spend their lives on trivial diversions, seeking earthly comfort and pleasure above all else. 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