Graham lost his wife of nearly 64 years, ruth bell graham, in june of 2007. 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. Graham lived in their home in the mountains of north carolina until his death on feb. The international nonprofit trade organization honored the book for its profound impact and high judging scores for excellence. Billy graham books list of books by author billy graham. Jan 01, 2011 nearing home is a deeply challenging yet touchingly heartfelt look at what it means to grow old. Graham invested tremendous amounts of time writing books33 in all. I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where i am. 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 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.
Having read nearing home on my kindle billy graham speaks about how getting older becomes a challenge. Life, faith, and finishing well, grahams 30th book, is scheduled to hit stands on oct. In a hardcover, gift book format with a presentation page, the heaven answer book is ideal for personal reflection, giftgiving or ministry use. 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. I am halfway through reading my copy and am glad i gave the 2 as gifts. Life, faith, and finishing well 2011 the heaven answer book 2012. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Together they had three daughters, two sons, 19 grandchildren, 44 greatgrandchildren and 6 greatgreatgrandchildren. 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. The following is an excerpt from chapter 21 of billy grahams final book, where i am. Nearing home, written by billy graham in his nineties, explores the challenges of aging while gleaning foundational truths from scripture. 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 is the recipient of the 2012 christian book of the year award, given by the evangelical christian publishers association.
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. Billy graham billy graham evangelistic association. Life, faith, and finishing well, large print 9781594154461 by billy graham. 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. 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. 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. Nor is writing this book a recent response to any sudden realisation of mounting years. 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. 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.
Graham can impart in such a simple manner, without being preachy. With its long leadtime, nearing home contains many personal views of a christian looking forward, rather than merely of a man looking back. 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. Just as i am, his autobiography published in 1997, appeared simultaneously on the three top bestseller lists in one week. Life, faith and finishing well is the recipient of the 2012 christian book of the year award, given by. When granted many years of life, growing old in age is natural, but growing old with grace is a choice, says the author. 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. Buy a cheap copy of nearing home life, faith, and finishing. In this moving narrative he reflects on his life and contemplates what god. With compassion and a deep knowledge of scripture, his answers give insight to those seeking reassurance and comfort. Quite the opposite, writing the book has been on billy grahams mind since his new york city crusade of 2005. We have purpose for our lives from beginning to end.
Buy nearing home thoughts on life, faith and finishing well by billy graham isbn. Nearing home is a deeply challenging yet touchingly heartfelt look at what it means to grow old. List of books by billy graham home believers portal. Nearing home by billy graham audiobook download christian. In this moving narrative he reflects on his life and contemplates what god still has in store for him. 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. Oct 06, 2011 billy graham s life and ministry have been dedicated to the here and now but always with a happyeverafter in view. Billy graham has 282 books on goodreads with 51775 ratings. Thats a phrase his wife ruth coined to move on transition through periods of her life. 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. A 2005 gallup poll revealed that 35 million people in americaone in six u. 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.
Life, faith and finishing well, provides a practical road map to aging. The autobiography of billy graham 1997, 2007 hope for each day 2002 the key to personal peace 2003 living in gods love. Billy graham books, ebooks, audiobooks, biography barnes. Billy grahams life and ministry have been dedicated to the here and now but always with a happyeverafter in view. In this chapter billy graham describes 5 things about our eternal home that are laid out in the bible. Billy graham the billy graham evangelistic association of. Quite the opposite, writing the book has been on billy graham s mind since his new york city crusade of 2005. Nearing home thoughts on life, faith and finishing well. Billy graham the billy graham evangelistic association. Graham not only shares his personal experience of growing older but also teach us some important lessons on how to view old age. Graham preached the gospel to more people in live audiences than anyone else in historynearly 215 million.
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. Of course it happens to everyone, billy shares his experience of ageing and is open about the physical effects it has on our bodies. They were ordinary men and women who discovered that the latter years of life can be some of the most rewarding and fulfilling. Nearing home life, faith, and finishing well special tbn edition paperback book. 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. 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. Join billy as he shares the challenges of fading strength, but still standing strong in his commitment to finishing life well. 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. Billy graham touches on aspects of the glories promised to those of us who follow his son. 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. 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. Billy graham was on the wrong side of history matthew.