Jesus Followers conveys a legacy of love from the Graham family to our families. Rachel-Ruth Lotz Wright, the granddaughter of Billy & Ruth, writes with her mom, Anne Graham Lotz, the daughter of Billy & Ruth. Their desire to pass the baton of faith to the next generation reflects the unique impact of our witness, worship, walk, and work.
“Rachel-Ruth teaches a weekly women’s Bible Study and shares God’s Word at numerous events around the country. She serves on the Board of Directors for AnGeL Ministries, in addition to chairing the weekly prayer team that undergirds her mother’s ministry.”
“The New York Times named Anne one of the five most influential evangelists of her generation. She’s been profiled on 60 Minutes, and has appeared on TV programs such as Larry King Live, The Today Show, and Hannity Live. Her Just Give Me Jesus revivals have been held in more than 30 cities in 12 different countries, to hundreds of thousands of attendees.”
Jesus Followers will equip you to create your own legacy as you vulnerably share a listening ear and the stories of your own heartaches. Rachel-Ruth reminds us to share our hardships with others and tell them how God brought us through them, “He will be glorified through the pain in our lives.”
Rachel-Ruth tells how her grandmother, Ruth Bell Graham, saw treasure in broken items and upcycled them before recycling was “a thing.” She also saw treasure in people who were hurting and broken, and reminded them they were priceless in God’s eyes.
Continuing with the witness, worship, walk, and work theme, Anne says, “An authentic witness is inextricably linked to a heart devoted to worship.”
Ruth taught Rachel-Ruth that worship is the best way to fight discouragement, and offered practical tips:
- Focus on the blessings.
- Carry a song in your heart.
- Keep a sense of humor.
Jesus Followers is very relatable as the authors share stories of caring for a family and navigating the daily chaos of life. They remind us God is able and willing to walk through life with everyone who calls out to Him. A precious legacy, indeed!
Sally
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This sounds like a wonderful read. Thank you for the suggestions, Sally!
Jesus Followers is a great book, and I thank you for reviewing it. I read it in preparation for our church’s Next Generations Summit on May 20 & 21 this year. Dr. Bob Petterson, of Legacy Imperative, will lead it. For more information, contact Southport Presbyterian Church, Indianapolis, IN. office@southportpres.org
May the Lord bless your meetings, Ann!
I love the witness, worship, walk, and work theme! Like finding the right mate, being intentional about carrying on a legacy of faith has to be a primary goal in life. This definitely sounds like one to check out!
Hally, yes, with that goal in mind, we press on!