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I recently toured his library and was fascinated and awed at the amazing things that he accomplished in his life. You have to respect a man who is dedicated to his cause and truly tries to live by what he believes! If you’re going to read it make sure you read some of his other works as well. After giving my heart to the Lord Jesus Christ—repenting of my sin and putting my entire life into His hands—I laid down my dreams, along with my bat, and fully embraced God's plan by faith, trusting that He would lead me all the way. Graham also focuses way too much on Heaven in my personal opinion. Heaven is our goal and our true home, which isn't really the narrative of the Bible.
Now in his 90s, he writes, "Growing old has been the greatest surprise of my life. I would have never guessed what God had in store for me, and I know that as I am nearing home, He will not forsake me the last mile of the way." Hailed as "the world's preacher," Billy Graham enjoyed a career that spanned six decades and his ministry of faith touched the hearts and souls of millions. A baseball may be driven into the farthest corner of the largest stadium, but the Word of God travels to the farthest corners of the earth, proclaiming the Good News of salvation. I have remained a baseball fan, not necessarily of one team over another but of the game itself—the teamwork, the strategy, and the challenge of defeating the opponent. Nevertheless, He taught me how to integrate these important components into service for Him. The Lord has blessed me with a loyal team of men and women whose hearts are united with mine—set on leading others to an eternal home with Christ.
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Noted evangelist and author Billy Graham, in his latest and perhaps last book entitled “Nearing Home” provides insight into what it means to grow old. The book talks about growing old, finishing well and bridging the gap between young and old. There were so many quotable items and good points that I wish so many young and old would read and take to heart. Perhaps if we followed Billy Graham’s example we could have a chance at bridging the generation gap. Our young people need to learn the lessons of our grandparents and our seniors need the young people for flexibility and youthfulness.
His reflections are filled with forward-looking anticipation, hope and blessed assurance that it leaps from the pages and captivates the readers. He remains straight to the point and realistic, and includes common concerns that growing older may bring to the table. He challenges readers to prepare for life, but encourages us to surrender our lives and hearts to the Lord.
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Nearing Home, written by Billy Graham in his nineties, explores the challenges of aging while gleaning foundational truths from Scripture. 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. "When granted many years of life, growing old in age is natural, but growing old with grace is a choice," said the author. "Growing older with grace is possible for all who will set their hearts and minds on the Giver of grace, the Lord Jesus Christ." In Nearing Home this man of faith--now in his nineties--explores the challenges of aging while gleaning foundational truths from Scripture. "When granted many years of life, growing old in age is natural, but growing old with grace is a choice," says the author.
Young Germans desiring a different and more "natural" way of life at the time of great economic and technological progress in the country, received enthusiastically Peter Camenzind, first great novel of Hesse. Cleared payment cleared payment - opens in a new window or tab. Anticipates the hope of being reunited with loved ones in his heavenly home and finally seeing Christ face-to-face. Please help the BGEA continue Billy Graham’s ministry for generations to come. Donate online today to ensure the Gospel will touch the hearts of families around the world. Graham authored 34 books, including his memoir, Just As I Am.
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To be honest, I've not been impressed with Graham as a writer and this book follows in that mold. It's not bad, but the combination of not being a book relevant for where I am at in life and also some themes that Graham likes to hit on in all of his book regardless of the topic make this a book I didn't enjoy all that much. Filled with thought provoking wisdom from His Word and Billy Graham. I needed the common sense advice and the reminders of Heaven as I am reaching old age. Billy Graham, the famous evangelist, shares nuggets of wisdom about how to finish life well. This is a wonderful book not only for seniors, but for every age.
This book did exactly that, and from a Christian perspective as well. Thank You to Mr Graham for writing this for us younger folk. A challenge of family living is that we not only face our own problems but we must also deal with the trails of those we love. Then sin happened in Paradise, and life has never been the same. Regardless of where you lay your head at night, I hope your thoughts are about nearing home, and I'd like to explore those thoughts with you in the pages ahead.
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They had five children ( Ruth Graham, Gigi Graham Tchividjian, Anne Graham Lotz, Nelson, & Franklin Graham) and made their home in the mountains of North Carolina. They were married for 64 years before Ruth’s death in 2007. Graham died from natural causes on February 21, 2018, at his home in Montreat, North Carolina, at the age of 99. Billy Graham was an American evangelical Christian evangelist and an ordained Southern Baptist minister. Graham is best known for his evangelistic missions or “Crusades.” He believed God knew no borders or nationalities.
I sense His Spirit with me today, and most comforting is the knowledge that He will not forsake me during this last stretch as I am nearing home. If that doesn't give me a sense of hope, nothing else will. Considers the golden years and the impact of the Gospel hope on his life. You can download the paper by clicking the button above. Graham, due to the fact that he is an evangelist, does some weird things with the book.
Graham has much to say about making the decision to retire and finding valuable, productive ways to use one's time. He discusses important, mundane matters such as the need for estate planning and making a will, to living with pain, to serving as an example to one's family and to young people. He stresses the possibility and need for continued spiritual growth throughout life. The book is eloquent with much common sense and a good degree of uncommon wisdom.
I'm a Christian reading a book I feel is geared towards Christians, you don't need to present the Gospel to me again. What Graham does well in this book is offer practical advise on you can near home well. Often what he says is balanced and he writes in a readable prose style. Nearing Home not a robust theological treatise on dying well.
It was a unique perspective from a man who has lived a unique life and has known a wide variety of people. This was a book that provided a wealth of history and the present that people do not think about - getting old. His discussion on never thinking about getting old whether it was himself or anyone else is how disconnected our society is from those who have limited connection to our aging relatives.
But of course that is not an option; old age is inevitable if we live long enough. And old age definitely has its downsides; it would be dishonest to say otherwise. Join Billy Graham as he reflects upon his life, recounts God's many gifts, and shares the challenges of fading bodily strength while still standing strong in his commitment to finish life well. Reading it reminded me of the many sermons I’ve heard from country evangelist’s sermons filled with anecdotes, Scripture’s woven throughout, and practical application.
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