Halftime by Bob Buford

Reading this for a Miller Energy book review, it was pertinent to my work and personal life. Bob relates his first "half", living for his job and being successful; but steps back to re-evaluate in his mid-life and realizes he needs to write out what he wants for his second "half". Right now, we have concluded that first half: the pastoring of various churches and the ministering, teaching, leading, "controlling", initiating, creating, event planning--all done to carry on the work God had called us to do. Now, into our second half, we are listening and evaluating what our gifts are, what energizes us and what significance/purpose God has for us in this new place called semi-retirement. We want to enjoy our days, but desire to contribute and make the most of what earthly days we have left. Will it be to love on our grandkids, to assist our adult children, to help others with "projects", to start a small business, to share our home with airbnb guests? Or does it need to look like a Kingdom project/purpose with other para-church groups? We want to serve and love, and give God the Glory. We are excited to see what that looks like!