The "Good News" about life after work is that the Bible is full of great teachings that are as relevant to retirement today as they were to everyday life thousands of years ago. This is an inspiring and engaging journey that shifts the retirement planning focus and conversation from the traditional dollars and cents to eternal and ever-lasting intent. Blaze a new, God-centered path for your next phase of life with a retirement devotional that:Fosters a God-center transition for deeper meaning and fulfillment Positions you to use your spiritual gifts for greater impact and legacy Strengthens your relationship with the Lord through daily prayers Breaks old and outdated chains that can hold people back in retirement Helps you avoid common traps and pitfalls Reality is, the mainstream world portrays retirement as life's ultimate goal, but it's not. Getting into heaven is! That's something that shouldn't be overlooked and needs to be planed for as you make your transition from work life to home life.

John Piper challenges fellow baby boomers to forego the American dream of retirement and live out their golden years with a far greater purpose in mind. They say it's a person's reward for all those years of labor. "Turn in your time card and trade in your IRAs. Let travel plans and golf-course leisure lead the way." But is retirement really the ideal? Or is it a series of poor options that ignore a greater purpose-and will kill a person more quickly than old age? John Piper responds: "Lord, spare me this curse!" And his resounding message is for anyone who believes there's far more to the golden years than accumulating comforts. It's for readers who long to finish better than they started, persevere for the right reasons (and without fear), experience true security, value what lies beyond their cravings, and live dangerously for the One who gave his life in his prime. With this brief book, Piper is sure to spur fellow baby boomers in their resolve to invest themselves in the sacrifices of love -and to grow old with godly zeal.

Discover how retirement can lead to new spiritual possibilities. What now? Where do I go from here? In many parts of the world, retirement from the daily workforce is a door you walk through in order to discover your soul. In the last third of life, it is an opportunity to focus on the goals that are most important to you. Creating a Spiritual Retirement invites you to examine your spiritual life and explore ways of making it more meaningful, from three different perspectives: "The Individual Spirit"—Contemplate the possibilities for spiritual growth that come with retirement from the daily workplace "The Great Spirit"—Discover how to look for the sacred in this life, in both ordinary and extraordinary ways "Practical Spirituality"—Create your path to more fully develop a spiritual practice that will provide support, strength, challenge, and comfort in the later years of life.With creative exercises and warm, practical advice, this book is a helpful tool for anyone on their retirement journey. This unusual "guidebook" helps you deepen your relationship with the unseen but no less real presence of spirit in your life. Each chapter focuses on a particular idea for consideration from a spiritual point of view, and concludes with a reflection and questions designed to help you explore your thoughts during this important time in life. "Retirement can be a time rich in understanding of ourselves and others. It is a time to gather the wisdom we have gained through the years and make it our own. It is a time to take care of unfinished business. It is a time to look beyond the surface of our lives to the deeper inner meaning that is a part of each of us. It is truly a time to connect with our own inner spirit or soul and with the Great Spirit that animates all life." —from the Introduction Supportive, insightful, and inspiring, Creating a Spiritual Retirement will help you make the next stage in your life a meaningful one.

This voume helps the just-retired put purpose and pleasure into their new life. It celebrates the ageless strengths and capabilities that don't end with the final paycheck and shows how people in retirement can enjoy rewarding employment in God's kingdom.