In this book you'll encounter-through words and images-the uplifting story of George and Hilda Sweeting. You'll discern the providence of God as He brings the Sweetings' lives full circle. And as you read, ask yourself, "Lord, how do you want to bring my life full circle as well?""--
Sometimes life is hard, but God is always good.Let's face it, we've all encountered times in our lives where the road ahead seems dim and we would rather pull the covers over our heads than face the morning. But an encouraging word or kind act can refresh and revitalize us to face the world with confidence. It is for these times that George Sweeting has taken up his pen and offered a refreshing look at these opportunities life offers for growth.Especially written for those in their closing years of life, Too Soon to Quit offers a challenge and an encouragement for senior Christians as they survey the years they've been given and look forward to entering heaven for all eternity. Dr. Sweeting compassionately approaches such subjects as: Do You Feel Like Quitting Today?Do You Have the Joy?That Which I Should Have DoneGod Cares About Your TearsAging WellWhen you need encouragement to meet the challenges of life it's good to know that others have walked the same path and that it will always be Too Soon to Quit.
You and I were designed to press forward, to reach out, to climb higher." Half-hearted Christianity is common because it’s easy. But in ThePursuit of Excellence Dr. George Sweeting explores the nine marks of Christians who pursue and attain excellence, including: Prayer Suffering Staying-Power Action He shares stories of excellence from faith heroes of the past and present. And he’ll teach you how to break down the barriers standing in your way and press on even when it’s difficult. Come and be blessed by the wisdom of an older brother in Christ and walk away inspired to pursue Christ passionately and with your whole self. "Full of practical and compelling principles that will help you do more than just survive, it will help you live with faith-fueled excellence." Mark Jobe, 10th President- Moody Bible Institute
The last years of life can be joyful and fulfilling. But for some, aging is a challenge-joy and aging are seldom linked together. Despite the difficulties, Dr. Sweeting has discovered many unexpected joys in his senior years and shares them in this insightful and easy-to-read book for the Builder Generation.
With more than 600,000 copies in print, How to Begin the Christian Life is a modern classic. It has helped tens of thousands begin their Christian lives. Now let it help you or someone you know. Are you unsure if you're a Christian? Do you want to know how to pray, study the Bible, or handle trouble? Are you interested in God's principles for giving financially to the church? This little handbook will give you reliable scriptural guidance in these and other areas of Christian living. Houses need strong foundations. Races are won by strong starts just as much as fast finishes. The beginning of your Christian life is no different. A strong start to your Christian life is not only pleasing to our Lord, but will help equip you for what lies ahead. The future will be exciting, yet challenging. Will you be ready?
From politics to religion. From adversity to trust and truth. From the deadly serious to the seriously humorous, you'll read quotes comfortably familiar and refreshingly new. This book is ideal for: anyone with a passion for trivia—and not enough time to read a book a week a speaker, preacher, teacher, lecturer, presenter, or writer—to add spice to his work a quote enthusiast Arranged alphabetically by topic. Includes an index of authors. All to help you find a new quote or the one you've been searching for.
Wisdom for every stage of the Christian life Dr. George Sweeting has been guiding people through the Christian life for decades. In this set of books his gifts as an evangelist and Bible teacher are applied as he provides three resources for the new Christian, the growing Christian, and the Christian seeking to finish life well. How to Begin the Christian Life guides the new believer in a closer walk with Jesus by teaching spiritual disciplines and faithfulness. How to Continue the Christian Life shows Christians how to grow in faithfulness and service to Jesus and His church. How to Finish the Christian Life, co-authored with his son, Dr. Don Sweeting, encourages and teaches believers how to serve Jesus well in their later years. These three concise books comprise a wealth of teaching and encouragement for people at any stage of their Christian life, whether they are a brand new Christian or have walked with Jesus for many years.
Wisdom for the long road of the Christian life In this concise resource, respected evangelist and teacher George Sweeting instructs believers in how to press on with following Jesus through all of life. Starting where his bestselling book How to Begin the Christian Life leaves off, Dr. Sweeting walks the believer through the Christian life from the first days of faith to a life of faithful discipleship. He emphasizes the work of the Holy Spirit in saving and growing the believer as well as the role of the believer to faithfully pursue of Jesus through prayer and interacting with God’s Word. This book is an ideal resource for personal spiritual growth as well for discipling others. With warmth and clarity George Sweeting shepherds the reader through life and toward Jesus. He’ll help you get a sense of where you are in your journey of faith and a clear picture of where you are going. Additionally, clear mile markers of growth are laid out, like loving others, service, and generosity. In these pages are encouragement, admonition, and biblical wisdom for following Jesus and tuning your ear to the Holy Spirit for all of life.
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.
Enjoy these SAMPLE pages from How to Begin the Christian Life- Beginnings are crucial! Houses need strong foundations. Races are won by strong starts just as much as fast finishes. The beginning of your Christian life is no different. A strong start to your Christian life is not only pleasing to our Lord, but will help equip you for what lies ahead. The future will be exciting, yet challenging. Will you be ready? How to Begin the Christian Life is a modern classic. With more than 600,000 copies in print it has already helped tens of thousands begin their Christian lives. Now let it help you or someone you know. Are you unsure if you're a Christian? Do you want to know how to pray, study the Bible, or handle trouble? Are you interested in God's principles for giving financially to the church? This little handbook will give you reliable scriptural guidance in these and other areas of Christian living.
God whispers to us in our pleasure, speaks to us in our conscience, but shouts to us in our pain.'C.S. LewisLet's face it. Life is tough. The Christian life can be especially tough. But a wise man once said, 'Don't doubt in the dark what God has revealed in the light.'That's precisely the inspiration for Don't Doubt in the Dark by George Sweeting, former President of the Moody Bible Institute in Chicago. This is a book about how faith and hope can and should sustain us during the dark periods when we are tempted to doubt the magnificent promises of our God. We do struggle in the dark places of life. We face painful circumstances beyond our control. But we have a Savior who promised to never leave us nor forsake us. In Don't Doubt in the Dark, Sweeting encourages, challenges, and comforts us with the promises of God. We may never understand the mysteries of God, but we can cling to His promises with confidence.
From back cover: George Sweeting has researched the biblical answers to many common problems that people have in trying to live a life of faith. He presents those answers in this book of daily devotions: short, inspiring chapters with a Scripture reading for every day. It is not a rigidly structure book, but it gives you the freedom and excitement of finding answers for yourself in God's Word.
Focuses on the lessons Moody learned in his ministry, the lessons he taught those around him, and the lessons you can learn today from the nineteenth century's greatest evangelist.
Secrets of Excellence is an inspiring look at nine "marks of Christian excellence" Dr. Sweeting considers the measure of our cooperation with God's Spirit. He verifies those standards from Scripture and through insights gained from a life of service to the Lord. In addition, he includes stories and quotes from past and present heroes of the faith that will help you identify and eliminate the obstacles that are keeping you from achieving excellence.
Study all twenty-eight chapters of the book of Acts as a blueprint for the twentieth-century church. Measure your life and the life of your church by the pattern presented here. This study will help you become both a person of action and a person of perspective, God's perspective. - Back cover.
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