I'm
a “second generation” Christian. I grew up in church. I
struggled with making my parent's faith my own.
Daniel
is “second generation” too. In this book he addresses the often
misunderstood struggles children of the church face. He desires to
light the fuse of dormant faith, to awaken second generation
believers to a fresh intimacy with Jesus.
Daniel
reminds us we continually need the gospel (we continually sin). He
addresses issues like second generation Christians trying to please
their spiritual leaders, rebellion against authority, the pride of
not rebelling, healing from destructive church experiences, awaking
faith within one's soul, being a thinking Christian, parenting and
passing on the faith, and training them to live their faith in a
sin-soaked world.
Daniel
includes in each chapter conversations with second generation
Christians. Some are well known names, like Lucado, McDowell, and
Blackaby. All of them add their insights to the topic Daniel covers
in the chapter.
Daniel
knows that second generation Christians cannot survive on their
parent's faith. Daniel also knows that many who have grown up in the
faith have questions they have long been afraid to voice. He tackles
those issues, encouraging second generation Christians to take
ownership of their faith.
Every
generation needs a fresh encounter with God. Daniel encourages his
readers to develop a personal intimacy with God. He gives great
advice for doing exactly that.
Every
second generation Christian could benefit from reading this book.
Daniel understands their situation. Second generation Christians
face issues new adult believers would probably never think about.
And
their parents should read this book. Christian parents will better
understand the struggles their church-going offspring are
experiencing.
Daniel
Darling is senior pastor of Gages Lake Bible Church in the northwest
suburbs of Chicago and is the author of numerous books. He and his
wife have four children and reside in the northern suburbs of
Chicago. You can find out more about Daniel and follow his blog at
www.danieldarling.com.
New
Hope Publishers, 186 pages.
I
received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher for the
purpose of this review.
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