Endorsements
Most of us have been in a position of sacrificing to win the applause of others more than resting in Gods acceptance. In No Turning Back , Rashawn takes us on his spiritual journey of discovering how to turn self-seeking love into an awareness of Gods love. Jesus is the path and the prize, and the walk of faith is often a winding road. Instead of looking back, we should look forward to what is ahead: eternal life with Jesus.
Candace Cameron Bure , actress, producer, and New York Times bestselling author
With a palpable authenticity, Rashawn writes a heartfelt and uplifting book, unpacking the truth of Gods Word for the discouraged and doubtful. No Turning Back will inspire, equip, and encourage you to follow Jesus through the storms, resting in His promises as He transforms us into who He has called us to be.
Benjamin Watson , NFL Super Bowl champion, author of Under Our Skin , speaker, and commentator
Rashawn Copeland lives 100 percent totally all-in for Jesus, and because of that his life is a wild, joyous, difference-making adventure 24/7! In his inspiring book No Turning Back , Rashawn gives us a practical guide for how we can live that kind of life. This book is a must-read for all who want to keep our focus on Jesus and never turn back!
Dave Ferguson , lead visionary of NewThing and author of B. L. E. S. S.: 5 Everyday Ways to Love Your Neighbor and Change the World
No Turning Back will keep you turning pages of encouragement and engaging stories that push you deeper into your relationship with Jesus. Rashawn instantly became someone I love to be around! I was thrilled to see his sincerity, his authenticity, and the joy hes found in Jesus come out in this book. Youre going to really enjoy the journey ahead.
Jonathan JP Pokluda , bestselling author, voice of The Becoming Something podcast, and pastor of Harris Creek
Not long ago my thirteen-year-old son and I read through Rashawns first book, Start Where You Are , together. It was so good! The only thing we didnt like about it was that it came to an end. But now we have another book to dive into together. The longer I live, the more I want to finish the Christian race well and hear the words, Well done, good and faithful servant. No Turning Back offers practical and personal encouragement to faithfully live the Christian life, teaching us to daily stay on the path and focus on the prize: Jesus. Whether you are thirteen, forty-seven, or one hundred and seven, Rashawn helps you keep your eyes on the prize! Amid lifes hardships, struggles, and even death, his words will refresh your soul and spur you on to finish well. And perhaps, like me, youll find that Rashawn is the man you want speaking into your teenagers lives as well.
Wendy Speake , author of The 40-Day Sugar Fast and The 40-Day Social Media Fast
In the last year Rashawn has become a great friend, supporter, and, more importantly, brother in the Lord to me. You will surely be inspired and encouraged by this book to never settle, to find a way to rejoice even through trial, and to allow the trials of life to refine your character instead of destroy it.
Remi Adeleke , former Navy Seal, author of the bestselling Transformed , and actor in Transformers: The Last Knight
Jesus warned of a time when Sin will be rampant everywhere, and the love of many will grow cold. Then he added, But the one who endures to the end will be saved (Matt. 24:1213). Well, think of Rashawn Copelands book No Turning Back as endurance lessons from a compassionate fellow traveler whose seasoned advice can help you grow and persevere in your faith. Apply his biblical insights and you can increasingly become, like Rashawn, a spiritual inspiration to the people all around you!
Mark Mittelberg , executive director of the Lee Strobel Center for Evangelism and Applied Apologetics at Colorado Christian University, and author of the book and course Contagious Faith
My dear friend Rashawn Copeland has done it again! No Turning Back will inspire, equip, and challenge you to know Jesus and to make Jesus known. This book is both winsome and transparent. Everyone goes through seasons of doubt and discouragement, and this book will help you realize you are not alone. So get a copy for yourself and one for a friend who needs this kind of hope. Read it together. Journey together. Be uplifted together.
Shane Pruitt , national next gen director of North American Mission Board (NAMB) and author of 9 Common Lies Christians Believe
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Copyright Page
2022 by Rashawn Copeland
Published by Baker Books
a division of Baker Publishing Group
PO Box 6287, Grand Rapids, MI 49516-6287
www.bakerbooks.com
Ebook edition created 2022
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any meansfor example, electronic, photocopy, recordingwithout the prior written permission of the publisher. The only exception is brief quotations in printed reviews.
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ISBN 978-1-4934-3407-7
Unless otherwise indicated, Scripture quotations are from The Holy Bible, English Standard Version (ESV), copyright 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. ESV Text Edition: 2016
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The author is represented by MacGregor & Luedeke Literary.
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Dedication
To my fourteen-year-old spiritual sister,
Berklee Maguire,
who lost her life in a devastating propane tank blast in 2020.
Oh, sweet sister, you are beloved.
You inspired these words, and your life serves as a reminder to us all to live in His joy and never turn back.
#LiveLikeBerk
Contents
Endorsements
Half Title Page
Title Page
Copyright Page
Dedication
Foreword by Carlos Whittaker
Forethought
Introduction: The Journey
1 From Forgetting Who You Were to Remembering Who You Are
2 From Dirty Desires to Desiring God
3 From Toxic Thinking to Transformative Truth
4 From Your Plan to Gods Purpose
5 From Being Spilled Empty to Being Filled with Plenty
6 From Self-Reliance to Relying on Gods Power
7 From Slavery to Kinship
8 From Dying Religion to Living Relationship
9 From Risk-Free Living to Radical Faith
Afterthought: Your Battle CryNo Turning Back!
Acknowledgments
Notes
About the Author
Back Ads
Back Cover
Foreword
WHEN MY LIFE FELL APART in 2011, I was faced with a decision: to chase after healing or chase after feeling. You see, my feelings were all over the place. I felt abandoned by God. I felt I could just continue to medicate my pain. I felt the work required to get my life back on track was just too much.