Gun Lap: Staying in the Race with Purpose

by Robert Wolgemuth

Overview

It’s never too late to run life’s race with purpose.

In a long-distance race, when the lead runner starts his final lap, the starter fires his pistol a second time. This signals the start of the gun lap—the last chance to leave it all out on the track.

Respected author Robert Wolgemuth suggests that life offers a gun lap as well—a chance to give it all you’ve got. And he encourages men to run the last part of life’s race with perseverance and focus.

Offering practical advice and biblical truth, Gun Lap will speak to older men who want to finish strong but also to younger and middle-aged men who want to run life’s race with intention. There’s no need to shift into neutral, no matter your age, because this could be your best lap yet. You’ll be coached to continue influencing your family and community for the better. To continue caring for your soul and for your physical body. To prioritize your relationship with God and the good work you have left to do.

We only get one chance to live. Keep running, and do so with determination and courage. Let Gun Lap challenge you to stay in the race and relish each stride.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781087740485
Publisher:	B&H Publishing Group
Publication date:	05/25/2021
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	240
File size:	2 MB

About the Author

Robert Wolgemuth graduated from Taylor University in 1969, from where he also received an honorary doctorate in May, 2005. He is the author of more than twenty books, including The Most Important Place on Earth, She Calls Me Daddy, The Most Important Year in a Man’s Life, Lies Men Believe, Like the Shepherd, and You Can Trust God to Write Your Story, co-written with his wife, Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth. Robert is the father of two grown daughters, two sons-in-law, granddaddy to five, and granddaddy-in-law to one. Robert and Nancy live in Michigan. 
 

Table of Contents

Introduction 1

Chapter 1 You Need a Coach for This? 15

Chapter 2 Runner, to Your Mark 31

Chapter 3 Left Behind 47

Chapter 4 Self-Conversation 59

Chapter 5 Another Really Important Year 79

Chapter 6 In Shape for This Race 109

Chapter 7 Free Time Isn't Really Free 131

Chapter 8 A Nice ROI 151

Chapter 9 Running with a Limp 175

Chapter 10 Living to Make Christ Known 187

The Grasscatcher: Oh, One More Thing 201

With Gratitude 213

Notes 219

Editorial Reviews

Whatever your life stage, let Robert coach you on living with intention, grace, and courage. This lap can be your best one yet.”—Michael Hyatt

“The final lap in our lifelong race can be our best. We don’t have to cave to resignation; we can run with joyful determination.”—Ray Ortlund

“I needed this book—the encouragement, the coaching, the challenge. And I’m guessing I’m not the only one.”—Bob Lepine

“Inspiring, challenging, invigorating, and very motivating. Gun Lap is a must read, not only for men approaching their sixth or seventh decade, but all men.”—Dr. Raleigh Washington

“Gun Lap is an honest, down-to-earth, and biblical look at the meaning of our lives in this season. It will show you how to make every day count, drawing you closer to God and helping you get a fresh perspective on your life.”—Greg Laurie

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