America has a love affair with the idea of turning 65, leaving the life of employment, collecting our social security “reward” and living off a retirement nest egg, while relaxing at the beach or playing golf, and generally taking it easy for the rest of our life. For many, this becomes an idol, for nowhere in Holy Scripture is this passion supported or condoned. God intends us to work all of our days. As we get older, we certainly may shift the focus of our work, and may reduce our work load as our abilities decline, but God’s Word teaches us to love Him and serve others all of our days, so long as God gives us strength.

This 29 page pamphlet is by a great author, and has a provocative title. Unfortunately, it is looser than most of the author’s writings, and doesn’t present a comprehensive view of the subject material. It isn’t very hard hitting, so perhaps you will safely skim thru the topic without feeling guilt and remorse. But if you listen closely, you will hear a wake-up call that is very real. Perhaps there is enough here to start you on your journey of finishing life His way, rather than following America’s retirement dream that ends so catastrophically. ( )