Graham lived in their home in the mountains of north carolina until his death on feb. Billy graham books list of books by author billy graham. Just as i am, his autobiography published in 1997, appeared simultaneously on the three top bestseller lists in one week. 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. Graham preached the gospel to more people in live audiences than anyone else in historynearly 215 million. At age 92, the worldrenowned billy graham tells what he has learned through his own physical decline, the effect aging had on his ministry, the death of his dearly beloved wife ruth, and the hope of eternal life after the grave.
Join billy graham as he shares the challenges of fading strength but still standing strong in his commitment to finishing life well. 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. Life, faith, and finishing well, large print 9781594154461 by billy graham. Join billy as he shares the challenges of fading strength, but still standing strong in his commitment to finishing life well.
The international nonprofit trade organization honored the book for its profound impact and high judging scores for excellence. 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. I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where i am. Thats a phrase his wife ruth coined to move on transition through periods of her life. How to live by faith in an uncertain world 2006 wisdom for each day 2008 nearing home. Nearing home by billy graham audiobook download christian. Billy graham billy graham evangelistic association. Graham evangelist and chairman of the board evangelist billy graham took christ literally when he said in mark 16. List of books by billy graham home believers portal. Billy graham preached the gospel of jesus christ to some 215 million people who attended one of his more than 400 crusades, simulcasts and evangelistic rallies in more than 185 countries and territories. Nearing home thoughts on life, faith and finishing well. I ordered 3 copies of billy grahams latest book, nearing home one for myself and two as gifts. 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. Life, faith and finishing well, provides a practical road map to aging.
His book titled nearing home was selected the 2012 christian book of the year by the evangelical christian publishers association billy grahams literary works were always. Life, faith and finishing well is the recipient of the 2012 christian book of the year award, given by. 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 excellence. Billy graham the billy graham evangelistic association. November 7, 2012 in his book nearing home, billy graham shares how he has come to view old age and discusses various life transitionslessons much needed the day after america elects a new president. Life, faith, and finishing well 2011 the heaven answer book 2012. A 2005 gallup poll revealed that 35 million people in americaone in six u. They were ordinary men and women who discovered that the latter years of life can be some of the most rewarding and fulfilling. Nor is writing this book a recent response to any sudden realisation of mounting years.
The autobiography of billy graham 1997, 2007 hope for each day 2002 the key to personal peace 2003 living in gods love. With its long leadtime, nearing home contains many personal views of a christian looking forward, rather than merely of a man looking back. In a hardcover, gift book format with a presentation page, the heaven answer book is ideal for personal reflection, giftgiving or ministry use. In a hardcover, giftbook format with a presentation page, the heaven answer book is ideal for personal reflection, giftgiving or ministry use. Author bio billy graham, worldrenowned preacher, evangelist, and author has delivered the gospel message to more people facetoface than anyone in history and has ministered on. Apr 19, 20 but i do not account my life of any value nor as precious to myself, ifonly i may finish my course and the ministry that i received from thelord jesus, to testify to the gospel of the grace of god. Experience the glory of heaven as billy graham, the beloved evangelist, shares from his past, and his present, the reality of eternity as our nation and world travail in the midst of political, economic, and cultural uncertainties, we can find. In this moving narrative he reflects on his life and contemplates what god. Buy a cheap copy of nearing home life, faith, and finishing. In this moving narrative he reflects on his life and contemplates what god still has in store for him.
Quite the opposite, writing the book has been on billy grahams mind since his new york city crusade of 2005. Of course it happens to everyone, billy shares his experience of ageing and is open about the physical effects it has on our bodies. Billy graham 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 name a few. Billy graham, 86, delivers his sermon to a crowd of about 80,000 on the second day of the greater new york billy graham crusade at flushing meadowscorona park in queens, new york, june. Billy graham the billy graham evangelistic association of. 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 preaches at wembley stadium in 1955 graham, like most fundamentalists of his generation, determined that the new deal state represented godless competition for the churches rather.
In this chapter billy graham describes 5 things about our eternal home that are laid out in the bible. He also shares how he has learned to deal with grief, uncertainty, and loss by focusing on the promises found in the bible. Graham invested tremendous amounts of time writing books33 in all. Quite the opposite, writing the book has been on billy graham s mind since his new york city crusade of 2005. 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. 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. 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. Billy graham touches on aspects of the glories promised to those of us who follow his son. Billy grahams life and ministry have been dedicated to the here and now but always with a happyeverafter in view. The following is an excerpt from chapter 21 of billy grahams final book, where i am. Together they had three daughters, two sons, 19 grandchildren, 44 greatgrandchildren and 6 greatgreatgrandchildren.
Life, faith, and finishing well, grahams 30th book, is scheduled to hit stands on oct. We have purpose for our lives from beginning to end. Graham started working on this book as soon as he finished the reason for my hope, and it is the third part of the message he originally began in nearing home. Life, faith and finishing well is the recipient of the 2012 christian book of the year award, given by the evangelical christian publishers association. 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. Billy graham books, ebooks, audiobooks, biography barnes. When granted many years of life, growing old in age is natural, but growing old with grace is a choice, says the author. This book is a valuable discussion on the essence of aging from one who has most certainly fought the good fight of faith and is looking forward to the next chapter in his life, namely spending eternity with the god he has so faithfully served. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
Nearing home is a deeply challenging yet touchingly heartfelt look at what it means to grow old. Graham can impart in such a simple manner, without being preachy. With compassion and a deep knowledge of scripture, his answers give insight to those seeking reassurance and comfort. Graham illustrates what the bible has to say about eternity using all 66 books and neverbeforepublished material from his seven decades of. I am halfway through reading my copy and am glad i gave the 2 as gifts. Billy graham has 282 books on goodreads with 51775 ratings. In peace with god billy graham asks god to help this book find its way into the hands and hearts of a lost, confused, and searching world. Nearing home life, faith, and finishing well special tbn edition paperback book. Billy graham s 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. Billy graham was on the wrong side of history matthew. Worship leader george beverly shea kidded billy graham that the latter would be unemployed in heaven while shea would still have a job leading worship. The heaven answer book 9781400319381 by billy graham. Having read nearing home on my kindle billy graham speaks about how getting older becomes a challenge. Graham lost his wife of nearly 64 years, ruth bell graham, in june of 2007.
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