How to Finish the Christian Life: Following Jesus in the Second Half (How to the Christian Life)
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About the Author DR. GEORGE SWEETING is a former president and chancellor of the Moody Bible Institute He received a diploma from Moody Bible Institute, his B.A. from Gordon College, and his Doctor of Divinity from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. Dr. Sweeting has served as a pastor in several churches, including Grace Church, Madison Avenue Baptist Church, and The Moody Church and also spent nine years traveling the world as an evangelist.Dr. Sweeting has written numerous books, including The Joys of Successful Aging, Too Soon to Quit, Lessons from the Life of Moody, and Don't Doubt in the Dark. He is the host of the radio program Climbing Higher and a former columnist for Moody Magazine. Thrive as a Christian regardless of your age.Dr. George Sweeting's How to Begin the Christian Life revealed a plan for success in starting new lives of purpose in pursuit of Christ. Now he and his son Donald Sweeting present How to Finish the Christian Life, a guide that gives mature believers a new set of disciplines and encouraging truths to help them finish well. Retirement from a career should never be mistaken for an absence of purpose. On the foundation of his own ministry that continues to thrive, Dr. Sweeting and his son deliver an inspiring message that the end of the believer's journey is not a matter of dying but a challenge to live to the fullest to the glory of God.When it comes to the life of a true follower of Christ, there is only one way to finish: strong. Review Wise & witty. Scriptural & sensible. Interesting & inspiring.Read about your future...what it could be and all it should be. Leith Anderson President, National Association of Evangelicals Pastor Emeritus, Wooddale Church, Eden Prairie, Minn.Only Christians can fully live now until we’re fully alive then! With uncomfortable realism and unflinching hope, the Sweetings show us how. Larry Crabb Author, speaker, counselor/psychologist What a wonderful, helpful and wise book! I’m an old, cynical preacher and this book makes me less cynical and far more wise about my life and my own journey to the ”finish line.” But this isn’t just a book for old folks. It’s a book about life and how to live it. Read it and give it to everyone you know! Steve Brown Author of Three Free Sins and Scandalous Freedom Bible teacher and talk show host on Key Life radio Professor emeritus at Reformed Theological SeminaryHow to Finish the Christian Life is one of the best books I ever read … wise without being pretentious, heart-warming, funny, full of common sense and supremely relevant insights and advice for all of us who are trying to joyously follow Jesus right up to the very moment we see him face-to-face. I not only recommend this wonderful book, I’ve ordered 50 copies to share with friends. Bill Armstrong President of Colorado Christian University Former U.S. Senator from Colorado My longtime friend George Sweeting and his son, Don, have teamed up to write a spiritual gem on how to finish the Christian life. At age 72, the book hit home with me big time. That’s why I finished it in one sitting. Pat Williams Senior Vice President, Orlando Magic Author of Leadership ExcellenceLiving well and dying well. For those of us over 50 (and especially for some of us pretty far beyond 50), both perspectives are so important. George and Don Sweeting help us to focus on both perspectives. We need to prepare to meet our Maker who also is our Savior. In the mean time, we are still His servants here and our job from which we never retire is to honor Him in our ministry to others. Great help here for those who want to finish as faithful servants of Jesus Christ and hear His “Well done”. Robert C. (Ric) Cannada, Jr. Chancellor and CEO, Reformed Theological SeminaryTh
About the Author DR. GEORGE SWEETING is a former president and chancellor of the Moody Bible Institute He received a diploma from Moody Bible Institute, his B.A. from Gordon College, and his Doctor of Divinity from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. Dr. Sweeting has served as a pastor in several churches, including Grace Church, Madison Avenue Baptist Church, and The Moody Church and also spent nine years traveling the world as an evangelist.Dr. Sweeting has written numerous books, including The Joys of Successful Aging, Too Soon to Quit, Lessons from the Life of Moody, and Don't Doubt in the Dark. He is the host of the radio program Climbing Higher and a former columnist for Moody Magazine. Thrive as a Christian regardless of your age.Dr. George Sweeting's How to Begin the Christian Life revealed a plan for success in starting new lives of purpose in pursuit of Christ. Now he and his son Donald Sweeting present How to Finish the Christian Life, a guide that gives mature believers a new set of disciplines and encouraging truths to help them finish well. Retirement from a career should never be mistaken for an absence of purpose. On the foundation of his own ministry that continues to thrive, Dr. Sweeting and his son deliver an inspiring message that the end of the believer's journey is not a matter of dying but a challenge to live to the fullest to the glory of God.When it comes to the life of a true follower of Christ, there is only one way to finish: strong. Review Wise & witty. Scriptural & sensible. Interesting & inspiring.Read about your future...what it could be and all it should be. Leith Anderson President, National Association of Evangelicals Pastor Emeritus, Wooddale Church, Eden Prairie, Minn.Only Christians can fully live now until we’re fully alive then! With uncomfortable realism and unflinching hope, the Sweetings show us how. Larry Crabb Author, speaker, counselor/psychologist What a wonderful, helpful and wise book! I’m an old, cynical preacher and this book makes me less cynical and far more wise about my life and my own journey to the ”finish line.” But this isn’t just a book for old folks. It’s a book about life and how to live it. Read it and give it to everyone you know! Steve Brown Author of Three Free Sins and Scandalous Freedom Bible teacher and talk show host on Key Life radio Professor emeritus at Reformed Theological SeminaryHow to Finish the Christian Life is one of the best books I ever read … wise without being pretentious, heart-warming, funny, full of common sense and supremely relevant insights and advice for all of us who are trying to joyously follow Jesus right up to the very moment we see him face-to-face. I not only recommend this wonderful book, I’ve ordered 50 copies to share with friends. Bill Armstrong President of Colorado Christian University Former U.S. Senator from Colorado My longtime friend George Sweeting and his son, Don, have teamed up to write a spiritual gem on how to finish the Christian life. At age 72, the book hit home with me big time. That’s why I finished it in one sitting. Pat Williams Senior Vice President, Orlando Magic Author of Leadership ExcellenceLiving well and dying well. For those of us over 50 (and especially for some of us pretty far beyond 50), both perspectives are so important. George and Don Sweeting help us to focus on both perspectives. We need to prepare to meet our Maker who also is our Savior. In the mean time, we are still His servants here and our job from which we never retire is to honor Him in our ministry to others. Great help here for those who want to finish as faithful servants of Jesus Christ and hear His “Well done”. Robert C. (Ric) Cannada, Jr. Chancellor and CEO, Reformed Theological SeminaryTh