Finishing Well

I plan to retire...right after lunch on the day I die! Until then I'm here to serve God, love people and talk about Jesus!

Tuesday, November 22, 2011

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Finishing Well

We only live once and then comes eternity.

I want to live in, walk in, soak in the love of God to such an extent that others are drawn to God because of their encounter with me!

Finishing Well is all about how we live our moments. The moments and encounters with others add up to a life lived for self or for God. At the end of my life may people say, "He lived for Christ. He finished well."

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An old pastor trying to finish well. "I want to live in, walk in, soak in the love of God to such an extent that others are drawn to God because of their encounter with me." 1 Corinthians16:14
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The most important decision anyone will make is what they believe about God and his message to mankind. If you don't know God personally, but would like to know his love and forgiveness I invite you to take a moment to find out about the GOOD NEWS!

I am second...

There is a web site with stories of lives changed by knowing Jesus Christ as savior. It's a place I invite you to visit. It's called "I am second."

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Your comments and thoughts are welcome. All views are welcome, but there are some basic rules that will apply to those who comment on this blog. Here they are-

1. any view is welcome, but no profanity is allowed.
2. anonymous comments are welcome, but if you are unwilling to give your name your questions as "anonymous" may not be answered or addressed.
3. I reserve the right to delete any comment without any reason at all.
4. This is intended as a devotional and inspirational site. I choose not to make it a platform for theological debate, although I will write about what I believe.
5. Have fun. I hope my words encourage you.

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"It takes a lifetime to just begin to understand the truth. It's a long journey, and one that is filled with adventure. To not go is to become mostly bored, and resigned to finding entertainment as stimulus to ease the soul ache." -- D.J. Chuang

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Finishing Well Hall of Fame

"The Finishing Well Hall of Fame" is made up of those who have lived their lives to the glory of God and Finished Well! The members of the Hall of Fame are selected by lives lived well and their impact on others. Nominations are welcome. Please include the persons story with any nomination.



Hall of fame members-



Martin Kent Messerli



Bruce and Camille



Bob Millard



Norm Edwords

Favorite books

  • 12 Rules for Life by Jordan Peterson
  • A long obedience in the same direction by Eugene Peterson
  • A million miles in a thousand years by Donald Miller
  • A shot of faith by Mitch Stokes
  • Absolutely Free by Zane Hodges
  • Anything by C.S. Lewis
  • Evidence that demands a verdict by Josh McDowell
  • Heaven by Randy Alcorn
  • How should we then live by Francis Schaeffer
  • I don't have enough faith to be an atheist by Geisler
  • If God is Good by Randy Alcorn
  • Knowledge of the Holy by A.W. Tozer
  • Major Bible Themes by Charles Ryrie
  • Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis
  • Orthodoxy by G.K. Chesterton
  • Same kind of different as me by Hall & Moore
  • So you want to be like Christ? by Chuck Swindoll
  • The indwelling life of Christ by Maj. Ian Thomas
  • The mind on fire by Blaise Pascal
  • The Pursuit of God by A.W. Tozer
  • The saving life of Christ by Maj. Ian Thomas
  • Trilogy by Francis Schaeffer
  • What's so amazing about grace? by Phillip Yancey
  • What's so great about Christianity by Dinesh D'Souza
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