This article is part of the Biblically-Informed Framework for Retirement Stewardship (BIFRS) series. As we discussed in the introductory article, the Self-Sustaining Principle, grounded in Paul’s instruction to “be dependent on no one” (1 Thessalonians 4:12), calls us to wise stewardship. We plan ahead, save diligently, and live responsibly so we won’t burden others in … Read more
This article is part of the Biblically-Informed Framework for Retirement Stewardship (BIFRS) series. In the previous article, I introduced a biblical framework for retirement planning based on three principles from John Piper: the Self-Sustaining Principle, the Caregiving Principle, and the Ministry Principle. Together, these three principles provide a simple but theologically well-grounded approach to retirement … Read more
This is the first article in the Biblically-Informed Framework for Retirement Stewardship (BIFRS) series. Over the past almost ten years of writing on this blog, I’ve tried to communicate retirement planning in a way that honors both the practical realities we face and the biblical purposes God has for this season of life. The overarching … Read more
