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Unmask the Predators: The Battle to Protect Your Child
THREATS TO YOUR CHILD AHEAD! Losing your child’s heart to the perverse world of a sexual predator is truly every parent’s nightmare. When an $800 cell phone bill revealed a secret relationship between our highachieving, Sunday School teaching 15 year old daughter, Kalyn, and a 46 year old man from our congregation, we were horrified. The aftermath of destruction, as it usually is with sexual abuse, was disastrous. Rebellion, depression, wrong relationships, eating disorders, and selfmutilation suddenly turned home into a war zone. In Kalyn’s mind we, her parents, were her enemies while the sexual perpetrator remained her hero. How could something so bizarre happen in a loving Christian home?
264 pages, Paperback
First published May 15, 2012
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About the author
Lisa Cherry
23 books6 followersLisa’s passion for truth is second only to her passion for Jesus. As an author, speaker, and mom, she loves to mine out the wisdom of the word of God and impart these life- changing truths to today’s generation.
She and her husband Doug, along with their children, founded Frontline Family Ministries, POTTS (Parents of Teens and Tweens), Victory Dream Center, and REALITY Youth Center. She and Doug travel nationwide speaking to parents with Acquire the Fire conferences. She earned her bachelor’s degree from Southern Illinois University–Edwardsville. After nearly losing her daughter Kalyn to a crazy case of sexual abuse, Lisa learned firsthand the dangers facing this generation. She and Kalyn are the authors of Unmask the Predators: The Battle to Protect Your Child, an eye-opening message to parents and teens to warn, equip, and empower families to nurture Christian kids in a sex-saturated culture. Lisa has been interviewed on national programs such as CBN. com, Moody Radio, American Family Radio, The Lighthouse Report, Women Today Radio, The USA Network, and more. She and her husband Doug are the parents of ten children, grandparents of four, and make their home in southern Illinois.
She and her husband Doug, along with their children, founded Frontline Family Ministries, POTTS (Parents of Teens and Tweens), Victory Dream Center, and REALITY Youth Center. She and Doug travel nationwide speaking to parents with Acquire the Fire conferences. She earned her bachelor’s degree from Southern Illinois University–Edwardsville. After nearly losing her daughter Kalyn to a crazy case of sexual abuse, Lisa learned firsthand the dangers facing this generation. She and Kalyn are the authors of Unmask the Predators: The Battle to Protect Your Child, an eye-opening message to parents and teens to warn, equip, and empower families to nurture Christian kids in a sex-saturated culture. Lisa has been interviewed on national programs such as CBN. com, Moody Radio, American Family Radio, The Lighthouse Report, Women Today Radio, The USA Network, and more. She and her husband Doug are the parents of ten children, grandparents of four, and make their home in southern Illinois.
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January 16, 2019
Lisa Cherry and her daughter, Kalyn Cherry Waller share share their horrifying story in Unmask the Predators. I recently read this book for a review for Destiny Image. I will admit that at first, I did not want to read it. I knew that it would be agonizing to read. I tend to feel what characters in the story feel and go through. But Lisa gives a great reason for reading this story. As believers, we need to be aware of the enemy's antics. 2 Corinthians 2:11 states, “We don’t want to unwittingly give Satan an opening for yet more mischief—we’re not oblivious to his sly ways!” (Msg).
Kalyn was the victim of a predator. The man was a trusted friend, fellow church member and even a part of their worship team. Kalyn's mom Lisa tells that as the devoted wife of a pastor and loving mom, she never would have thought this could happen to one of her children. I admit to having had that same thought. I found myself engrossed in the book, wanting to know how they fought this battle for their child and knowing that I had much to learn from their experience. I had been struggling in some areas of my parenting, and the chapter Lisa writes on The Parent's Place of Authority was just the reminder and kick in the pants that I needed. I am thankful that they were willing to share their agony so that I could be reminded and encouraged to step back up to the plate. I am the mom. It is my responsibility to keep better tabs, ask questions, check email accounts, text messages, etc.
Here is an excerpt from Chapter 9 Fighting to Win that hit home with me...
Step 11: Stay in Your Place of AUTHORITY
Parents should never be tricked into either laying down this responsibility and benefit or giving it away to another: you have been given authority over your own children.
Remember the Greek term exousia that we learned about in an earlier chapter? We saw that God gave Jesus authority (exousia) over the forces of darkness and that He has given that authority to us as His followers. We can now apply that word to the sacred charge we have as the parents of our children. Our children were not given by God to the United States government to train. Our children were not given to the church or to the school systems to raise. While we may choose to use schools and coaches and pastors and Sunday school workers to assist us in our job, the ultimate responsibility for their lives remains with us, the parents.
When attacks come against your home, take a stand by faith and pray like this:
No devil, you’ll not have my children, or torment my children, or drag my children down a path of destruction. I have been given authority over them; and as long as they are in my household, I have authority over your plans against their lives. “As for me and my household, we will serve the Lord” (Josh. 24:15)!
God has told me in His Word that I have been given authority to tread upon snakes and scorpions and over all the power of the enemy. (Lk. 10:19.) He also said that whatever I loose (allow) on earth will be loosed (allowed) in heaven, and whatever I bind (disallow) on earth will be bound (disallowed) in heaven. (Matt. 18:18.) So devil, I’ll let you know right now that I disallow rebellion over my household, for it is likened to the sin of witchcraft. (1 Sam. 15:23 nkjv.) I disallow pride and bitterness. I disallow sexual predators from coming near my children. I disallow acts of sinful rebellion such as alcohol, drugs, premarital sex, and violence. I disallow tormentors such as nightmares, depression, oppression, anxiety, and stress.
Regarding me and my household, I say no to the curse as written in Deuteronomy 28; but I say yes to You, God, and to Your Word. I say yes to submission to authority in my life and my children’s lives. I say yes to obedience, and because of that I say yes to all the blessings of Deuteronomy 28. I say my kids are blessed. They are protected. They are fulfilling their God-given callings and destinies. They honor their mother and father and it goes well with them all the days of their lives. (Eph. 6:2–3.) I pray these things in Jesus’ name. Amen.
As parents, we can say no! Our prayers and our authority have power in the spirit realm.
Powerful, eh? These are Scriptures that we are already meditating on and speaking over our family, so this was a huge confirmation to keep fighting the fight!
I am thankful for this book. Thankful that the Holy Spirit prompted me to read it even when I hesitated due to the difficult subject matter. Thankful for the way the Father used it to encourage and refresh some areas where I was weak or had become slack. It has not caused me to become paranoid in relationships but has heightened my desire to become more and more in tune with and sensitive to the Spirit in keeping my children safe, as well as in all areas of my life.
I most definitely recommend this book to parents, grandparents, teachers and youth workers.
Here's where you can find it: Destiny Image or Amazon.com
Disclaimer: Thank you to Destiny Image for sending me a free ebook copy of Unmask the Predator for review. No other compensation was received. All opinions on this blog are my own.
Kalyn was the victim of a predator. The man was a trusted friend, fellow church member and even a part of their worship team. Kalyn's mom Lisa tells that as the devoted wife of a pastor and loving mom, she never would have thought this could happen to one of her children. I admit to having had that same thought. I found myself engrossed in the book, wanting to know how they fought this battle for their child and knowing that I had much to learn from their experience. I had been struggling in some areas of my parenting, and the chapter Lisa writes on The Parent's Place of Authority was just the reminder and kick in the pants that I needed. I am thankful that they were willing to share their agony so that I could be reminded and encouraged to step back up to the plate. I am the mom. It is my responsibility to keep better tabs, ask questions, check email accounts, text messages, etc.
Here is an excerpt from Chapter 9 Fighting to Win that hit home with me...
Step 11: Stay in Your Place of AUTHORITY
Parents should never be tricked into either laying down this responsibility and benefit or giving it away to another: you have been given authority over your own children.
Remember the Greek term exousia that we learned about in an earlier chapter? We saw that God gave Jesus authority (exousia) over the forces of darkness and that He has given that authority to us as His followers. We can now apply that word to the sacred charge we have as the parents of our children. Our children were not given by God to the United States government to train. Our children were not given to the church or to the school systems to raise. While we may choose to use schools and coaches and pastors and Sunday school workers to assist us in our job, the ultimate responsibility for their lives remains with us, the parents.
When attacks come against your home, take a stand by faith and pray like this:
No devil, you’ll not have my children, or torment my children, or drag my children down a path of destruction. I have been given authority over them; and as long as they are in my household, I have authority over your plans against their lives. “As for me and my household, we will serve the Lord” (Josh. 24:15)!
God has told me in His Word that I have been given authority to tread upon snakes and scorpions and over all the power of the enemy. (Lk. 10:19.) He also said that whatever I loose (allow) on earth will be loosed (allowed) in heaven, and whatever I bind (disallow) on earth will be bound (disallowed) in heaven. (Matt. 18:18.) So devil, I’ll let you know right now that I disallow rebellion over my household, for it is likened to the sin of witchcraft. (1 Sam. 15:23 nkjv.) I disallow pride and bitterness. I disallow sexual predators from coming near my children. I disallow acts of sinful rebellion such as alcohol, drugs, premarital sex, and violence. I disallow tormentors such as nightmares, depression, oppression, anxiety, and stress.
Regarding me and my household, I say no to the curse as written in Deuteronomy 28; but I say yes to You, God, and to Your Word. I say yes to submission to authority in my life and my children’s lives. I say yes to obedience, and because of that I say yes to all the blessings of Deuteronomy 28. I say my kids are blessed. They are protected. They are fulfilling their God-given callings and destinies. They honor their mother and father and it goes well with them all the days of their lives. (Eph. 6:2–3.) I pray these things in Jesus’ name. Amen.
As parents, we can say no! Our prayers and our authority have power in the spirit realm.
Powerful, eh? These are Scriptures that we are already meditating on and speaking over our family, so this was a huge confirmation to keep fighting the fight!
I am thankful for this book. Thankful that the Holy Spirit prompted me to read it even when I hesitated due to the difficult subject matter. Thankful for the way the Father used it to encourage and refresh some areas where I was weak or had become slack. It has not caused me to become paranoid in relationships but has heightened my desire to become more and more in tune with and sensitive to the Spirit in keeping my children safe, as well as in all areas of my life.
I most definitely recommend this book to parents, grandparents, teachers and youth workers.
Here's where you can find it: Destiny Image or Amazon.com
Disclaimer: Thank you to Destiny Image for sending me a free ebook copy of Unmask the Predator for review. No other compensation was received. All opinions on this blog are my own.
June 13, 2012
Unmask the Predators is a book that every Christian parent and those that work with children and teens should read. This is not a book to read for pleasure or to read casually. The subject matter is disturbing. It is especially disturbing to see that sexual abuse can happen to a member of a loving family involved in ministry and raising their children carefully.
Unmasking the Predators is a book that will open your eyes to the tactics of sexual predators and the enemy of our souls. It will teach you prevention tactics, warning signs that your child may be a victim, and also biblical strategies to deal with the problem should it arise.
The book was co-written by a mother and daughter, the daughter having been a victim of a family friend and fellow church member. You see the nightmare from both perspectives. The father wrote the epilogue. This review is based on a free ebook provided by the publisher.
Unmasking the Predators is a book that will open your eyes to the tactics of sexual predators and the enemy of our souls. It will teach you prevention tactics, warning signs that your child may be a victim, and also biblical strategies to deal with the problem should it arise.
The book was co-written by a mother and daughter, the daughter having been a victim of a family friend and fellow church member. You see the nightmare from both perspectives. The father wrote the epilogue. This review is based on a free ebook provided by the publisher.
June 21, 2012
If you think this book is not relevant for your family, please reconsider that thought. As the mother and daughter duo share their experience of a preditor that is showing his ugly face more and more each year, they open our eyes to why it is so crucial for every family to know what they are up against. This book was very well written and is filled with insider knowledge and wisdom from God, including battle plan steps which the author decribes in detail along with 26 steps to protecting our choldren. I have an 8 year old daughter and 6 year old son who could find themselves in a bad position with a preditor. I decited to shared much of this book with my daughter and will continue to go over it with her through the years. We are no longer afraid of what will come because we now have the knowledge and stragigies on how to overcome it before it even starts. This review is based on a free ebook given to me by the publisher.
June 10, 2012
Never let it be said that this generation has not seen war. They see war every day of their lives. Just as the wars of the nations have changed so have the war games for our children's soul. They walk in a war zone we can not comprehend, the war for control of their spirit is increasingly becoming more deceptive. This book unveils one of the many new weapons used by the enemy to destroy families and individuals. Praise God for His grace and revelation of the weapons we should use in this battle to save our families. The Cherry's have brought a much needed practical approach that can be used for this predator and many other areas of raising a child. I would recommend it to be apart of every parents resource library. The declarations Lisa added at the end alone are treasures. This review was made possible based on a free ebook that was given to me by the publisher.
March 10, 2014
An important read for parent's today as we strive to protect our kids in an increasingly dangerous world where predators can be the neighbor next door, "Uncle John" or the individual sitting in the pew next to you each week. Amazing insight on how to recognize and prevent the predator or for those that have already had their family touched by this tragedy, how to rescue your children back out of their claws.
March 12, 2014
I read this awhile ago and, having only a 2-year old at the time, I didn't really expect it to be very personally applicable. However, I was surprised by how much it opened my eyes to things about parenthood that I had never considered before. Every parent needs to read a book like this simply to be alert to the evil that is in the world and what we can do to watch out for it.
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