But I do not account my life of any value nor as precious to myself, if only I may finish my course and the ministry that I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify to the gospel of the grace of God. —Acts 20:24 (ESV) Growing old has been the greatest surprise of my life,” says Billy Graham, known by many as God’s Ambassador. “I would have never guessed what God had in store for me, and I know that as I am nearing home, He will not forsake me the last mile of the way.” In Nearing Home this man of faith—now in his nineties—explores the challenges of aging while gleaning foundational truths from Scripture. Billy Graham invites us to journey with him as he considers the golden years while anticipating the hope of being reunited with his wife, Ruth, in his heavenly home that eclipses this world. “When granted many years of life, growing old in age is natural, but growing old with grace is a choice,” says the author. “Growing older with grace is possible for all who will set their hearts and minds on the Giver of grace, the Lord Jesus Christ.” Join Billy Graham as he shares the challenges of fading strength but still standing strong in his commitment to finishing life well. “Explore with me not only the realities of life as we grow older but also the hope and fulfillment and even joy that can be ours once we learn to look at these years from God’s point of view and discover His strength to sustain us every day.” —BILLY GRAHAM
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Short review: This book is intended for those that are at least 50 years old or older. I am not the target age yet. But it is still good to hear a wise older man speak about the role of wise older people. Primarily Billy Graham's last book (and given his health it would seem unlikely that he would write another) , it a book about aging. It has basic practical advice (have a will, talk to your children/caregivers about your desires for healthcare, etc.) but primarily it is advice about how to relationally and spiritually fullfil the particular calling of those that have reached advanced years.
It is written in the clear, simple, distinctive style that Billy Graham is known for and I would recommend it.
My full review is on my blog at http://bookwi.se/nearing-home/
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