Book Review: Billy Graham: Nearing Home - Life, Faith and Finishing Well

Billy Graham's new book,  Nearing Home:  Life, Faith, and Finishing Well,  has a central theme that God can use anyone who is willing, regardless of age or ability.  Primarily written to relate to a middle age to senior audience, Rev. Graham uses plentiful Biblical examples of persons who were in their later years who were used by God in amazing ways.  Secondary themes include preparation for old age, the psychological and physical issues that accompany aging, wisdom that comes from experience, and the falsehood spread by society that the contributions of the aged are no longer valued.  Then in true evangelical style, Rev. Graham explains what the Bible teaches about heaven, followed by the gospel message for readers who may not know where they will spend eternity. 

I would recommend this book to anyone of any age, particularly middle age and up.  While the intended audience appears to be this group, younger persons will learn what to expect as they age and will come away with a new respect of seniors and issues that seniors face.  Through reading this book, my learning was not limited to ways that God can use me in later years, but ways to be available to God's calling now.  Also, I have gained a greater understanding of the words of my now deceased grandmother.  Rev. Graham's words will be an asset in understanding and learning from the issues of my parents and mother-in-law as I minister to them.

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