Finishing Well - A God's-eye view of ageing

Growing old is generally considered a problem by society. This book seeks to give a 'God-view' and shows how the reader can 'be' and 'do' ageing well. It takes an honest and positive look at many aspects of our later years.

About the author

Ian Knox qualified as a Solicitor in 1966, aged 22, was National Evangelist with the Covenanters from 1970 to 1973, returned to the law, and finally became a senior solicitor with Coventry City Council before joining the Church Pastoral Aid Society in 1982. He became Director of the 40:3 Trust in 1986, engaging in evangelism and teaching throughout the British Isles and across Africa until his retirement in 2009. He was made a Canon of Webuye Cathedral in the Diocese of Bungoma, Western Kenya in 1999 and ordained priest there in the Anglican church in 2005. He continues an active preaching ministry across Africa and in England.

Ian has been married to Ruth for 45 years. They have four sons and ten grandchildren. They currently live in rural Northumberland.

Summary

'God's purpose for us is to show, as we get older, that he gives us his strength and, through our experiences of him, his wisdom,' says Ian Knox. 'God is not finished with us. In our later years we are not only to be blessed, but to be a blessing and bring a blessing.'

Product details

• Authors: Ian Knox, Revd Ian Knox, Knox Ian
• Publisher: O'Reilly
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 18.06.2020
• EAN: 9780281083497
• ISBN: 978-0-281-08349-7
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Practical theology; PSYCHOLOGY / Developmental / Adulthood & Aging, RELIGION / Psychology of Religion, Christian life & practice, Psychology of ageing, Christian life and practice, RELIGION / Christian Living / General