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. In his book nearing home, 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. 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. Used by permission of thomas nelson, nashville, tenn. Nearing home life, faith, and finishing well special tbn edition paperback book published january 1st 2011 by thomas nelson paperback, 182 pages. In this book i invite you to explore with me not only the realities of life as we grow older but the hope and fulfillment and even joy that can be ours once we learn to. Read an excerpt of billy graham s latest book release.
Instead of bat in hand at home plate, i had what i now know is a much greater privilege. Join billy as he shares the challenges of fading strength, but still standing strong in his commitment to finishing life well. Join billy graham as he shares the challenges of fading strength but still standing strong in his commitment to finishing life well. When granted many years of life, growing old in age is natural, but growing old with grace is a choice, says the author. Thats a phrase his wife ruth coined to move on transition through periods of her life. I just looked and discovered he died almost a year ago. Life, faith and finishing well by billy graham, twentieth centurys most famous preacher, often called gods ambassador. The apostle john wrote the book of revelation while imprisoned for his faith on the isolated island of patmos. Life, faith, and finishing well ebook written by billy graham.
In what may be his most powerful message of the last decade, graham speaks of the importance of building strong foundations, embracing the gift of years, facing lifes transitions, and understanding our glorious hope. Lets not miss the purposes of god even in times of sorrow and disappointment, for he is always with us on our journey. 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. In nearing home this man of faithnow in his ninetiesexplores the challenges of aging while gleaning foundational truths from scripture. Join billy graham as he shares the challenges of fading strength but still standing strong in his. All content included on our site, such as text, images, digital downloads and other, is the property of its content suppliers and protected by. Life, faith and finishing well is the recipient of the 2012 christian book of the year award, given by the evangelical christian publishers association. Life, faith, and finishing well billy graham, robert lake on. 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. 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, large print 9781594154461 by billy graham. It is not easy to put pen to paper to describe the feelings that i had for him as i read nearing home. We have purpose for our lives from beginning to end. Nearing home new york times bestseller and 2012 ecpa book of the year.
An excerpt from chapter one of nearing home billy graham. 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. Graham not only shares his personal experience of growing older but also teach us some important lessons on how to view old age. Billy graham touches on aspects of the glories promised to those of us who follow his son. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Scripture is filled with examples of men and women whom god used late in life, often with great impactnoah, abraham, moses, elizabeth, and. Scripture is filled with examples of men and women whom god used late in life, often with great impactnoah, abraham, moses, elizabeth, and anna, to. 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.
Graham discusses the importance of building strong foundations, facing lifes transitions, making wise decisions, and understanding our glorious hope. Join billy graham as he shares the challenges of fading strength but. Available in jacketed hardcover, trade paper, and e book download. 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. Life, faith and finishing well, provides a practical road map to aging. Nearing home, written by billy graham in his nineties, explores the challenges of aging while gleaning foundational truths from scripture.
In this chapter billy graham describes 5 things about our eternal home that are laid out in the bible. Growing old has been the greatest surprise of my life, said billy graham, known by. Of course, he is writing about his experiences and his later years in life before he goes to his heavenly home. See all 23 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. 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.
Billy graham wrote the book nearing home at the age of 92. Join billy graham as he shares the challenges of fading strength but still. Billy grahams new book on aging not just for elderly. Life, faith, and finishing well, graham s 30th book, is scheduled to hit stands on oct.
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