Grace to the Finish Line


Book Description

I have yet to meet a believer who doesn't desire to walk in the Spirit and not in the flesh. But what hinders this from happening as often as it should? If the anointing power and the grace of God's Holy Spirit are upon us, then why are so many of us living a life below our God given potential? It is my prayer that Grace to the Finish Line will lead you to a better understanding of this dilemma. As this new nature (the nature of Christ) is developing in us, there will be a battle. Transformation does not take place without a struggle. (Romans 7:14-25) If you seek to be perfect you will surely be disappointed. But if you seek to have progress, then you will be successful. God's grace will carry you farther than you will ever dream possible. (Philippians 4:13). His Spirit of Grace will be there not only through celebrations of victory, but also to encourage you through your failures. The many facets of God's amazing grace may very well be more involved in your life than you are aware of. From start to the finish line, His grace is there; His grace is sufficient. (2nd Corinthians 12:9). Run your race with Grace!




Starting at the Finish Line


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Mormons are leaving their faith in record numbers. And studies reveal that few leave Mormonism to embrace the more traditional Christian worldview. Sadly, many drift into complete atheisim or worldly, reckless lifestyles, having concluded that if Mormonism isn't true, then nothing is. Starting at the Finish Line challenges the transitioning Latter-day Saint to take a closer look at the reliabiltiy of the Bible and the promises found therein.




See You at the Finish Line


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Every Christian knows that life can be tough at the best of times! Just as the running of a race takes extreme effort-so it is that the Christian life is often a struggle-but one well worth the effort. The reality of life's journey can present major challenges! Like a runner, we need proper training and encouragement to make it to the finish line. Dr. Don Wilton uses the Book of Hebrews, while drawing on his personal journey, as a training manual for the race God has called us to run. As we maneuver the course and cross the finish line, we show others that living the Christian life really does make a difference.




Grace at the Finish Line


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In a stage of life that is usually devalued, these stories from the nursing home remind us that all life is sacred and every moment is a gift. In Grace at the Finish Line, the writer has found a way to keep the memories of her friends alive by sharing their stories-stories of compassion, struggle, grace, and magic in the mundane. Kathy C. Guerry's nursing career spans over three decades in varied specialties, including geriatrics. She is also active in women's ministries as a speaker, teacher, mentor, and writer. She has published devotional articles and special interest columns in various magazines and newspapers. As a native of the deep South, her often humorous writing has a decidedly rural flavor built on a foundation of faith. Kathy and her husband are enjoying life on their small farm in South Carolina.




Heading Toward the Final Finish Line


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Rrrick's story tells how faith helps us approach many finish lines in life. He speaks of the effort, expense, and pain expended for marathons and goes the extra mile to compare that to preparing for the 'final finish line.' Chris Gillespie, Founder & Executive Director of TEAM 413 - GRACERUNNER Ministries: "Rick Karampatsos loves to run. He loves to train for races. He loves the start of a race. He loves putting one foot in front of the other as he moves through each trial. He loves the exhilaration of finishing a race. However, Rick loves our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, above all else. His story is one that exemplifies the mercy, grace, love, and care of Christ in ALL things. As you read, listen to Rick's heart! You will be blessed by this hero of the faith." Richard Hopkins, President and Founder of ChristianRunners.org: "There is such a parallel between Hebrews 12:1 and Rick's endurance that my heart fills with joy when I read and/or think about it! What a great example to us all in our run as believers, our run in every day life, and of course our run on the course!" "Rrrick" Karampatsos is a Christian and a marathoner. He is a native of Massachusetts who now makes his home in Florida. He combines his love of Jesus with his love of running to uniquely encourage others. You will share his running adventures - almost feel his pain, see the beauty of America through his eyes, benefit from the lessons he learned, know that humor helps, and witness the faith that keeps feet moving when moving is the last thing you want to do. Doctors told him he would have trouble walking; running wasn't an option. But, Rrrick's faith gave him another story to tell.




Finding the Finish Line


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From memorable life events and challenges, to career decisions, failures and the drive for discernment, Finding the Finish Line is full of powerful anecdotal analogies for living passionately dedicated to Christ. Coupling tangible experience with tenacity in faith, Finding the Finish Line intuitively illustrates the enigmatic race for His everlasting grace.




Finish Line


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Facing your ultimate death can be scary, but in light of God's promises, it doesn't have to be. Finish Line provides practical and biblical help on topics such as finances, blessing others, end-of-life choices, heaven, and caring for those you leave behind so you can approach your own finish line with hope, joy, and peace. It's normal to have questions about how to face the last season of our lives well, and though we long to end our lives with grace and gratitude, sometimes we feel fear and uncertainty instead. Robert Wolgemuth knows what it is like to face death, having lost his first wife of almost 45 years to cancer and battling cancer twice himself. Finish Line distills a lifetime of spiritual wisdom as Robert helps you: Find true peace and reassurance about the end of life Discover the things you can do to prepare those you love before you die Understand the truth about heaven and what God has for his followers in the next life Learn from people in the Bible about what crossing the finish line should--and shouldn't--look like Take care of specifics such as planning your funeral service, determining end-of-life issues, and preparing a will Let go of physical, relational, and emotional clutter Receive what God has for you in your final years A rich guide for this season of your life, Finish Line offers unvarnished--even lighthearted--truth to comfort your heart, practical help to ease your mind, and a reminder of God's promises to comfort your spirit so you can look toward your own finish line with both peace and hope.




Finish Strong


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"Finish Strong" is more than a catchphrase—it's an attitude For years, athletes, business innovators, and ambitious people of all descriptions have described their primary strategy with just two words. Two words that unlock the passion and accountability in every endeavor: Finish Strong. Sales leader, inventor, and entrepreneur Dan Green demonstrates that "Finish Strong" is the key catalyst for personal achievement in this collection of courageous stories. Through dozens of timeless examples of people who have embraced finishing strong personally, professionally, and spiritually, you will learn how to commit to yourself and unlock a higher level of accomplishment. Whether you're surfing in shark infested waters, starting a new business in your fifties, or trying to perform your job at the highest level, you can draw on the inspiration in this book and blow your goals away!




The Mystery of Grace


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On the Day of the Dead, the Solona Music Hall is jumping. That's where Altagracia Quintero meets John Burns, just two weeks too late. Altagracia – her friends call her Grace – has a tattoo of Nuestra Señora de Altagracia on her shoulder, she's got a Ford Motor Company tattoo running down her leg, and she has grease worked so deep into her hands that it'll never wash out. Grace works at Sanchez Motorworks, customizing hot rods. Finding the line in a classic car is her calling. Now Grace has to find the line in her own life. A few blocks around the Alverson Arms is all her world -- from the little grocery store where she buys beans, tamales, and cigarettes ("cigarettes can kill you," they tell her, but she smokes them anyway) to the record shop, to the library where Henry, a black man confined to a wheelchair, researches the mystery of life in death – but she's got unfinished business keeping her close to home. Grace loves John, and John loves her, and that would be wonderful, except that John, like Grace, has unfinished business – he's haunted by the childhood death of his younger brother. He's never stopped feeling responsible. Like Grace in her way, John is an artist, and before their relationship can find its resolution, the two of them will have to teach each other about life and love, about hot rods and Elvis Presley, and about why it's necessary to let some things go. At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.




Starting at the Finish Line


Book Description

Mormons are leaving their faith in record numbers. aAnd studies reveal that few leave Mormonism to embrace the more traditional Christian worldview. aSadly, many drift into complete atheisim or worldly, reckless lifestyles, having concluded that if Mormonism isn't true, then nothing is. Starting at the Finish Line challenges the transitioning Latter-day Saint to take a closer look at the reliabiltiy of the Bible and the promises found therein. aThe Bible teaches that we are saved by grace, through faith, not by works. aAnd while this ought to be music to their ears, most Latter-day Saints struggle to accept the simplicity of this promise and the fact that the work of their salvation was already completed by Christ dying on the cross."