287. Preparing to Meet Jesus with Rachel-Ruth Lotz Wright
October 10, 2023
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Summary
<p>In this episode of Radical Radiance, Rebecca sits down with author Rachel-Ruth Lotz Wright to discuss her new book <em>Preparing to Meet Jesus</em>. Rachel-Ruth, daughter of Anne Graham Lotz and granddaughter of Billy Graham, shares how her family's strong faith and legacy have shaped her own relationship with God. She recalls the influence of her grandparents, their dedication to prayer and Scripture, and the impact they had on her upbringing. </p>
<p>The conversation also delves into the reasons why now is the time for the message of preparing to meet Jesus, with the world experiencing various signs and alarms indicating His imminent return. Rachel-Ruth opens up about her personal health struggles and how they inspired her to write the book, emphasizing the importance of being ready to meet Jesus at any moment. </p>
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<p>Rebecca and Rachel-Ruth chat about:</p>
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<li>The legacy of Rachel-Ruth's family, including Anne Graham Lotz and Billy Graham, and how their faith has influenced her own.</li>
<li>The importance of living out one's faith at home and having consistency in words and actions.</li>
<li>The significance of prayer and how both of Rachel-Ruth's grandparents were prayer warriors.</li>
<li>The role of Scripture in her family, with her grandparents having scripture posters throughout their house.</li>
<li>The impact of her parents' faith and how they lived it out in their daily lives.</li>
<li>Rachel-Ruth's personal journey of faith and how it became her own in high school.</li>
<li>The inspiration behind the book <em>Preparing to Meet Jesus</em> and why Rachel-Ruth and her mother, renown Bible teacher Anne Graham Lotz, felt it was important to write at this time.</li>
<li>The signs of the times and the urgency of being prepared for Jesus' return.</li>
<li>The personal experience of Rachel-Ruth's health scare and how it served as a reminder of the unpredictability of life and the need to be ready to meet Jesus at any moment.</li>
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<p>The hope and desire to encourage believers to examine their own hearts, confess their sins, and deepen their relationship with Jesus as they prepare to meet Him.
<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Preparing-Meet-Jesus-Challenge-Transformation/dp/0525651950/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=preparing+to+meet+jesus+anne+graham+lotz&qid=1692915782&sprefix=preparing+to+meet+jesus%2Caps%2C613&sr=8-1" rel="noopener noreferer" target="_blank">Order <em>Preparing to Meet Jesus</em> on Amazon</a></p>
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<p><strong>Rebecca's Reads book for October:</strong></p>
<p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Numbering-Our-Days-Combating-Intentional/dp/166428575X/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=numbering+our+days+nichole+suvar&qid=1692915882&sprefix=numbering+our+day%2Caps%2C163&sr=8-1" rel="noopener noreferer" target="_blank">Order <em>Numbering Our Days: Combating Anxiety in the Power of Small Intentional Moments</em> by Nichole Suvar on Amazon</a></p>