Jan – I like the idea of “ending well” and spending some extra time with family sure sounds like an important part of that!
Brad – Fully agree with your point about retirement being a cultural concept. Just heard some great teaching this morning on the life of Caleb — one of many biblical examples of someone who never “retired.”
My husband & I are in ministry, so we’re planning to work as long as anybody will pay us to do something & keep going after that as long as we can totter around. Ending well is our goal rather than taking it easy. Having said that, it would also be nice to have extra time with grandchildren!
my financial planner friends tell me they are telling people to work at least until 70 (or longer) making money and representing Jesus in the marketplace, then try to find meaningful activity to build God’s kingdom after that and live on their savings. Retirement is a culteral concept, not a biblical one. Good thoughts Matt!
Jan – I like the idea of “ending well” and spending some extra time with family sure sounds like an important part of that!
Brad – Fully agree with your point about retirement being a cultural concept. Just heard some great teaching this morning on the life of Caleb — one of many biblical examples of someone who never “retired.”
My husband & I are in ministry, so we’re planning to work as long as anybody will pay us to do something & keep going after that as long as we can totter around. Ending well is our goal rather than taking it easy. Having said that, it would also be nice to have extra time with grandchildren!
my financial planner friends tell me they are telling people to work at least until 70 (or longer) making money and representing Jesus in the marketplace, then try to find meaningful activity to build God’s kingdom after that and live on their savings. Retirement is a culteral concept, not a biblical one. Good thoughts Matt!