Lets not miss the purposes of god even in times of sorrow and disappointment, for he is always with us on our journey. At age 92, the one and only billy graham tells what he has learned through his own physical decline, the death of his dearly beloved wife ruth, the effect aging had on his. Join billy graham as he shares the challenges of fading. I would have never guessed what god had in store for me, and i know that as i am. Jan 01, 2011 as i read through the lines, i was almost overwhelmed with emotion. Join billy as he shares the challenges of fading strength, but still standing strong in his commitment to finishing life well. Billy grahams nearing home named christian book of the year. For god so loved the world that he gave his only begotten son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have everlasting life. Nearing home, written by billy graham in his nineties, explores the challenges of aging while gleaning foundational truths from scripture. Buy a cheap copy of nearing home life, faith, and finishing.
In the meantime, he appreciates the touches of ruth in each room of his house. Nearing home billy graham evangelistic association. Life, faith and finishing well, provides a practical road map to aging. Life, faith and finishing well by billy graham, twentieth centurys most famous preacher, often called gods ambassador. Thats a phrase his wife ruth coined to move on transition through periods of her life. Franklin graham and billy graham s book nearing home 100huntley. Instead of bat in hand at home plate, i had what i now know is a much greater privilege. Christian book news billy grahams nearing home named christian book of the year by hannah goodwyn senior producer. Life, faith, and finishing well special tbn edition paperback book by billy graham seller books express published 20110501. Billy grahams nearing home, published by thomas nelson, has been named the 2012 christian book of the year by the evangelical christian publishers association ecpa the international nonprofit trade organization honored the book for its profound impact and high judging scores for. Book and jacket appear to have hardly been read and are both in as new condition throughout. After 93 years of living and decades of christian service, renowned evangelist billy graham writes to encourage people of all ages to live with purpose and grace in nearing home.
Nor is writing this book a recent response to any sudden realisation of mounting years. Billy graham s nearing home, published by thomas nelson, has been named the 2012 christian book of the year by the evangelical christian publishers association ecpa the international nonprofit trade organization honored the book for its profound impact and high judging scores for excellence. Billy graham invites us to journey with him as he considers the golden years while anticipating the hope of being reunited with his wife, ruth, in. Billy graham invites us to journey with him as he considers the golden years while anticipating the hope of being reunited with his wife, ruth. It contains personal autobiographical reflections from billy graham on how he has come to view old age, including the realization that the time to prepare for ones senior years is now. Billy grahams new book, nearing home, will be released this month, and it not only guides the elderly on how to age with grace but also carries lessons for younger folks. The following is an excerpt from chapter 21 of billy grahams final book, where i am. Growing old has been the greatest surprise of my life, said billy graham, known by. When granted many years of life, growing old in age is natural, but growing old with grace is a choice, says graham.
Also included are wise preparations that people need to look at and not just ignore. He has given many wisdoms about dealing with limitations that this part of life can bring. Billy graham invites us to journey with him as he considers the golden years while anticipating the hope of being reunited with his. Growing old has been the greatest surprise of my life, said billy graham, known by many as gods ambassador. Billy grahams new book on aging not just for elderly the.
Life, faith, and finishing well 97816750278 by graham, billy and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Billy graham invites us to journey with him as he considers the golden years while anticipating the hope of being reunited with his wife, ruth, in his heavenly home. Other winning authors include max lucado for his childrens book, the story for children. Graham not only shares his personal experience of growing older but also teach us some important lessons on how to view old age. Billy grahams new book on aging not just for elderly. With its long leadtime, nearing home contains many personal views of a christian looking forward, rather than merely of a man looking back. Hes wheelchairwalker bound from parkinsonslike symptoms. An excerpt from billy grahams new book, where i am. Life, faith and finishing well contains personal autobiographical reflections from billy graham on how he has come to view old age, including the realization that the time to prepare for ones senior years is now. As i read through the lines, i was almost overwhelmed with emotion. Join billy graham as he shares the challenges of fading strength but still standing strong in his commitment to finishing life well.
At age 92, the one and only billy graham tells what he has learned through his own physical decline, the death of his dearly beloved wife ruth, the effect aging had on his ministry, and the hope of eternal life after the grave. Billy graham, 92, reflects on growing old in new memoir. Life, faith, and finishing well 9780849948329 by graham, billy and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. In nearing home this man of faithnow in his ninetiesexplores the challenges of aging while gleaning foundational truths from scripture. Tami rumfelt sep 29, 2011 comments off on billy grahams new book. As the title suggests billy graham is writing about looking at how we finish our race. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read nearing home. Life, faith, and finishing well, grahams 30th book, is scheduled to hit stands on oct. New york times bestseller and 2012 ecpa book of the year. Franklin graham and billy grahams book nearing home 100huntley. Winner of the 2012 christian book of the year, nearing home, billy graham once again takes up the pen not only to share his personal experience of growing older but also teach us some important lessons on how to view our time here on earth.
Hes a powerful force in our time, bold in his proclamations for christ. I would have never guessed what god had in store for me, and i know that as i am nearing. Billy graham touches on aspects of the glories promised to those of us who follow his son. Nearing home new york times bestseller and 2012 ecpa book of the year. Nearing home is billy grahams first christian book of the year, though two of his titles have received gold medallion awards approaching hoofbeats, 1984 and just as i am, 1998 along with 15 gold platinum sales awards. It is not easy to put pen to paper to describe the feelings that i had for him as i read nearing home. But i do not account my life of any value nor as precious to myself, if only i may finish my course and the ministry that i received from the lord jesus, to testify. Graham also discusses the importance of building strong foundations in relationships, facing lifes transitions with trust, and understanding our glorious hope in jesus. Billy graham invites us to journey with him as he considers the golden years while anticipating the hope of being reunited with his wife, ruth, in his heavenly home that eclipses this world. Life, faith, and finishing well unabridged by billy graham isbn. Quite the opposite, writing the book has been on billy grahams mind since his new york city crusade of 2005. Billy grahams nearing home named christian book of the. Used by permission of thomas nelson, nashville, tenn. Unless otherwise noted, scripture quotations are from the holy bible, new king james version.
In the book, graham writes that he looks forward to death because hes eager to be reunited with his wife. Sep 28, 2015 the following is an excerpt from chapter 21 of billy grahams final book, where i am. Since 1978, the evangelical christian publishers association ecpa has honored outstanding christian books every year with their christian book awards. This year, renowned evangelist billy graham received the awards highest honor, the 2012 christian book of the year award, for the first time for his book, nearing home thomas nelson.
In this chapter billy graham describes 5 things about our eternal home that are laid out in the bible. Songs inspired by the message and mission of billy graham was recorded by amy grant, kari jobe, newsboys, matthew west, tobymac and other music artists with new songs to honor graham during his my hope america with billy graham outreach and the publication of his book the reason for my hope. We have purpose for our lives from beginning to end. Franklin graham and billy grahams book nearing home youtube. Nearing home book chicago public library bibliocommons.
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