The Race to Redemption: Finish Strong!

By Marlaine Peachey

As members of the "human race" we are on track to complete a life long challenge. But we must train and compete with endurance. After all, it's not a race of time, it's a race to our destiny.

Our main obstacle is an enemy who wants to throw us off course. In order to persevere, we must understand his strategy. Be on your mark, get firmly set and proceed with confidence in knowing who you truly are.

• Language: English
• Publisher: WestBow Press
• Release date: Mar 24, 2024
• ISBN: 9798385020942

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The Race to

Redemption

Finish Strong!

Marlaine Peachey

Copyright © 2024 Marlaine Peachey.

Edited by Carol Fortner

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ISBN: 979-8-3850-2095-9 (sc)

ISBN: 979-8-3850-2094-2 (e)

Library of Congress Control Number: 2024904710

WestBow Press rev. date: 03/20/2024

This book is dedicated to my cherished grandchildren,

Molly, Christian, Katherine, Olivia,

Andrew, Henry & Elaina.

You are all by faith, children of God.

My prayer is that you finish strong.

CONTENTS

Acknowledgements

Introduction

Chapter 1 The Race

Chapter 2 The Fall

Chapter 3 The Curse

Chapter 4 The Plan and the Pawn

Chapter 5 The Son Rises

Chapter 6 Deception

Chapter 7 The World View

Chapter 8 Hidden Motivation and Strategy

Chapter 9 We Have Been Made Worthy

Chapter 10 Our True Identity

Chapter 11 God is Our Protection

Chapter 12 Training for Triumph

Chapter 13 Position vs. Identity

Chapter 14 Labels: The Earmarks of Slavery

Chapter 15 The Sheep and the Goats

Chapter 16 Repentance vs. Remorse

Chapter 17 Will You Stand in Faith?

Chapter 18 No Fear in Love

Chapter 19 Path, Purpose & Privilege

Afterword

About the Author

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

What started out to be a book on labels, took a new turn upon the revelation of the true reason we are tempted to lose our identity. I have my Father in heaven to thank for that and Him alone. I pray this revelation will touch the hearts of many and give them strength to finish strong.

I want to express sincere gratitude to Carol Fortner, who edited my words, added commas to my life, and encouragement with every turn of the page. You are such a wonderful friend, for whom I shall be eternally grateful.

Finally, I want to thank my loving husband, Marlin, who spent many hours in his favorite chair in the den without me, while I penned away upstairs in my office. Thank you for always believing in me, reading over the final document and giving your undying support. I love you!