Author information:
Bill Butterworth is
a full-time speaker who has addressed groups at Disney, Daimler Chrysler,
American Express, and mega churches such as Willow Creek Community Church and Saddleback
Community Church. He is a recipient of the Hal Holbrook Award for speaking.
Bill is a graduate of Florida Bible College, Dallas Theological Seminary, and Florida
Atlantic University. He is the former Director of Counseling for Chuck
Swindoll’s Insight for Living ministry and is the author of several
titles, including When Life doesn’t
Turn Out Like You Planned. Bill lives with his wife, Kathi, in Newport
Beach, California.
Dean Merrill is the
author or co-author of more than 20 books, including the award-winning,
best-selling trilogy with Jim Cymbala, Fresh
Wind, Fresh Fire and its sequels, Fresh
Faith and Fresh Power. He
is the vice president of international publishing for the International Bible
Society, a former president of the Evangelical Press Association, and a board
member of the Evangelical Christian Publishers Association. A graduate of Chicago
Bible College and Syracuse University, Dean lives with his wife, Grace, in Colorado
Springs, Colorado.
Description:
Anyone who has worked hard, exercised hard, or pushed his or her
physical limits knows what it’s like to get a “second wind.”
Readers may have experienced it as a burst of energy or as a reserve of
strength they didn’t know they had, as a decrease in physical pain or the
rush of a “runner’s high.” In any case, they were given a
fresh desire and a renewed ability to push forward.
A second wind is great for those who are running a physical race.
It’s even better for people running the greatest marathon of all: life.
Everyone has faced dreams that have faded or crashed. Everyone wonders
occasionally what life might have held. Everyone gets exhausted or beaten down
by life. That’s why everyone, at some point or another, needs a second
wind.
No matter what readers face—disappointment or missed
opportunities, boredom or heartache—authors Bill Butterworth and Dean
Merrill will show how God can reenergize them and restore their ability to run
the race of life with passion and joy. Readers will also learn how with this
newly discovered energy, they can stop their plodding and once again run the
race of life with a spirit of exhilaration and joyous abandon.
This powerful book includes questions for personal or group study.
COVER
Back cover:
Renew Your Spirit.
Re-Energize Your Life.
Are you weary? Does your daily path feel like one deep rut? Have you
endured trauma and pain? Do you long for love? Is hope lost? The longer we
live, the greater the chances we will run out of steam. Call it fatigue, call
it disappointment, call it lousy breaks…the old zest and excitement seem
gone forever.
Runners in a long-distance race often reach such near exhaustion. But
just when another step seems impossible, they receive a surprising gift of
renewed energy and enthusiasm—a second
wind.
What you may not know is that there is a “second wind” that
can refuel tired minds, hearts, and spirits. No matter what you
face—distress, missed opportunities, boredom, or heartache—authors
Bill Butterworth and Dean Merrill show how God can reenergize your life so you
can once again run with passion and joy.
A second wind in a marathon is fantastic. It’s even better when
you’re running to win the greatest race of all: life.
INCLUDES
QUESTIONS FOR PERSONAL OR GROUP STUDY.
Front flap:
Fresh Fuel for
Running the Good Race.
At times we all feel as if we can’t go on. Our dreams have faded
or crashed. We wake up one day and realize we’re just plodding through
life. We’ve embraced life, but still we wonder what “might have
been?” What happened to our hopes and plans for stronger relationships,
greater career success, and lasting achievements? Why have we settled for what is instead of striving for what could be?
When these conditions or other dilemmas leave you feeling trapped, you
are an ideal candidate for one of life’s great surprises—a
“second wind.”
God wishes to give you such dramatic turnarounds in many areas of life.
Just when you think you can’t go on, you can tap into the wellspring of
God’s power and allow him to give your life a “jump start.”
With this newly discovered energy, you can stop your plodding and once again
run the race of life with a spirit of exhilaration and joyous abandon.
CONSUMER COPY:
25- to 30-word consumer summary:
Are you weary? Tired of ordinary, day-to-day life? Have you been
traumatized or suffered pain? Have you lost hope? Learn how God can refresh
your spirit and reenergize your life.
Headlines for in-store promo (may be the same as back cover headlines):
• Fresh Fuel to Help you Run the Good Race.
• Renew Your Spirit. Re-Energize Your Life.
• Tap Into the Wellspring of God’s Power.
• Give Your Life a Jump-Start.
