What does it mean to have a heart that endures to the very end? In A Heart for the Stretch, John Saunders weaves together powerful Christian allegories, spiritual reflections, and kingdom-centered teachings that challenge believers to pursue a deeper walk with Christ.

Through unforgettable stories—racehorses running the stretch, ambitious commanders in ancient Israel, eagles learning to fly, and even a Christmas crap game—this book explores the hidden motives of the human heart and the transforming work of God in His people.

These writings are not shallow inspiration. They are thoughtful, piercing, and deeply spiritual meditations on:

Ambition versus surrender

The inner work of the cross

Faithfulness in the kingdom of God

Christian community and church life

Leadership and brokenness

Living by the Spirit instead of the soul

Perseverance in the Christian race

Listeners familiar with the works of Gene Edwards, Watchman Nee, or T. Austin-Sparks will recognize the same call toward spiritual depth, humility, and wholehearted devotion to Christ.

Included in this volume are:

A Heart for the Stretch

The Christmas Crap Game

Next to David

The Commander in Chief

Of Refrigerators and the Internal Combustion Engine

The Wise Eagle

This book is especially suited for believers longing for:

A deeper Christian life

Greater spiritual maturity

Insight into the kingdom of God

Christ-centered fellowship and church life

A clearer understanding of ambition, surrender, and obedience

Some books entertain.

Some books instruct. This book searches the heart.