This
is a good little book for high school and college students. It would
make a nice graduation gift.
Dumas
wants young people to be prepared for life and be intentional. He
gives the tools they will need, with insights from his own life and
the Bible. He writes about several principles regarding living life
wisely. He encourages a fear of God, having a high view of Him and
doing what He says. He recommends knowing the Bible, practicing
prayer, and loving the church. He writes about submitting to
authority with an emphasis on preparing to lead.
He
continues on the subjects of serving others, seeking mentors,
choosing friends wisely, taking risks, working hard, developing good
character, fleeing sexual immorality, and embracing correction. He
encourages young people to know the gospel well, to speak about it
and defend it.
Why
give a book like this to a young person? Dumas reminds us “that the
way you live as a young person will make an impact on the way you
live as an adult.” It's a good idea to have young people implement
these practical life lessons early. Giving a copy of this book and
encouraging them to read it is a good idea. It will help them build a
gospel centered life as they benefit from the many practical ideas
included in the book.
Find
out more at http://www.livesmartbook.com/.
My
rating: 4/5 stars.
Dan
Dumas is a teaching elder at Crossing Church in Louisville, Kentucky.
He became a senior vice president and faculty member at Southern
Seminary in 2007. He has served in a variety of ministry capacities
in many local churches. He and his wife have two children.
Bethany
House Publishers, 144 pages.
I
received a complimentary egalley of this book from the publisher for
the purpose of an independent and honest review.
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