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Swindoll, Charles R.

Living on the ragged edge : coming to terms with reality / Charles R. Swindoll. - Waco, Tex. : Word Books, ©1985. - 382 pages ; 24 cm

Includes bibliographical references (pages 377-382).

1. Journal of a Desperate Journey -- 2. Chasing the Wind -- 3. Eat, Drink ... and Be What? -- 4. More Miles of Bad Road -- 5. Do You Know What Time It Is? -- 6. Interlude of Rare Insight -- 7. Confessions of a Cynic -- 8. The Lonely Whine of the Top Dog -- 9. One Plus One Equals Survival -- 10. What Every Worshiper Should Remember -- 11. Straight Talk to the Money-Mad -- 12. The Few Years of a Futile Life -- 13. Wise Words for Busy People -- 14. Putting Wisdom to Work -- 15. The Qualities of a Good Boss -- 16. Mysteries That Defy Explanation -- 17. Have a Blast While You Last -- 18. An Objective View of the Rat Race -- 19. Be Sensible! -- 20. A Fool's Portrait -- 21. Be Bullish! -- 22. Enjoying Life Now, Not Later -- 23. Gray hairs, Fewer Teeth, Yet a Big Smile -- 24. Wrapping Up a Ragged-Edge Journey -- Conclusion -- Notes.

Here is an intimate glimpse into Solomon's ancient journal, Ecclesiastes, in which the young king's desperate quest for satisfaction-in work, in sexual conquest, in all the trappings afforded by his fabulous wealth-was as futile as trying to "catch the wind.

ISBN: 0849904633 9780849904639

LCCN: 85006296

Subjects--Corporate Names:
Evangelical Free Church of America--Sermons.
Evangelical Free Church of America--Sermons.
Evangelical Free Church of America.

Subjects--Uniform Titles:
Bible.--Ecclesiastes--Sermons.
Bible--O.T--Ecclesiastes--Sermons.
Bible.--Ecclesiastes.
Bible.--Ecclesiastes--Sermons.

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Sermons, American.
Christian life--Evangelical Free Church of America authors.
Christian life--Evangelical Free Church of America authors.
Sermons, American.
Sermons, American.
Christian life--History--20th century.

Index Terms--Genre/Form:
Sermons.
Sermons.

LC Class. No.: BS1475.4 / .S94 1985

Dewey Class. No.: 223/.806