| Title | : | Gun Lap: Staying in the Race with Purpose |
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| ISBN | : | 1087740479 |
| ISBN-10 | : | 9781087740478 |
| Language | : | English |
| Format Type | : | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages | : | 240 |
| Publication | : | Published May 25, 2021 |
When the lead runner starts his final lap in a long-distance race, the starter fires his pistol for the second time. This signals the start of the gun lap—the last chance to leave it all out on the track.
“Gun Lap” is for men who are running their last lap. Or maybe younger men who are looking ahead to their gun lap, but want to live the rest of their lives with purpose and strength.
This is no small thing. In fact, it’s a big deal, because we only get one chance at this life. The author of the New Testament book of Hebrews agrees...wrote, “Let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us” (12:1 CSB). Perseverance. No word better describes the goal of this race…every lap…including the last one. “Gun Lap” will help you pay close attention to the strides you have left.
Gun Lap: Staying in the Race with Purpose Reviews
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Just finished reading Robert Wolgemuth’s “Gun Lap: Staying in the Race with Purpose.” Enjoyed reading it as it’s well written and full of meaningful stories. A lot of what Robert has written were good reminders to me on what to look out for, or intentionally do/plan in this phase of my life. It’s easy to sit back and coast, but as Spurgeon said, “We are all immortal until our work is done.” Thank you, Robert, for reminding me… I highly recommend this book to anyone in his “gun lap” years, which, in a sense, is everyone.
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Few men have the opportunity to write about their final days while surviving cancer. Wolgemuth is one. He is a skilled storyteller who knows what topics interest men. He ties these interests into his own story and presents a challenging list of directions for us as we start our final lap around the track. It is not morose or desperate but filled with positive insights on how older men can finish their course with glory.
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Excellent book aimed at a target audience for men 55+, a demographic not often reached. As someone in that category who's (as the author puts it) in my "gun lap" I really enjoyed the book. It's easy to read and very relevant talking about things like relationships, mentoring, health, and priority setting. If you're a Christian man 55+, it's worth a read.
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I wasn't sure about this book at first. I'm glad that I purchased the book and I enjoyed reading it. I don't know if I'm in my gun lap but this book has given me a better understand of what to do and things I want to strive for in my gun lap. I would recommend this book very highly.
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A great read for those of us in retirement! Robert nails the priorities by which we should run our last lap, as we fads into God’s glory.
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Some good points and some good stories about finishing your life well and not just coasting to the finish. Wasn't sure what the book was really about till I began to read it.
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A very enjoyable and thought provoking book. There are lots of topics raised that needs attention in our Gun Lap. Well worth a read...
Second read through - and a very good reminder...
