Hook, Line, & Sinker: How the Enemy is Dividing and Destroying the Christian Family

by Cary Schmidt

This book takes you into the devil's tackle box and lets you see the lies that he is using to reel in kids and their families. This amazing work by veteran youth worker Cary Schmidt exposes the lies that we swallow as truth, hook, line & sinker.

This follow-up to Discover your Destiny allows an up-close look to see how children are ruining their lives and their parents help them do it! This book is uniquely written to young people and their parents. It helps kids understand where their parents are coming from and helps parents understand how to help their children by 'standing in the gap' before it is too late.

This is a must-read for parents of any age, teens, and youth workers.

Genres: Parenting, Teen

282 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 2004

About the author

Cary Schmidt is the senior pastor of Emmanuel Baptist Church of Newington, Connecticut.

Reviews

[Lauren Acosta · Rating 5 out of 5]

10/10 recommend to anyone with kids & teens or working with any age of kids.

[Elizabeth · Rating 5 out of 5]

Absolutely excellent! May every parent, teacher, youth pastor read this thought provoking book reminding us of the spiritual warfare we and our kids face. Going on my annual read list.

[Beverly · Rating 5 out of 5]

We read this book as part of a family Sunday School class at our church. We have seen this test and help families that have teenagers. Having younger kids myself, there was still lots that I learned, can apply, and implement for the future. This book addresses four specific “hooks” that the enemy uses to destroy the family and parent/child relationship. God is fighting for our children and expects us to fight for them as well. We are the leaders and examples to our family/kids and to others. We have to be prepared. Great book for parents who want to strengthen their relationship with their teen and to have a stronger family.

[Shaun Nelson · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of the best books on parenting I've ever read!

This is an amazing book for both parents and teens! Cary has something for each of us written right along side of each other. We used this as a Bible study that we went through as a family. It really brought my wife and I back into the battle for our children. The enemy is subtle, but God is our strength! Definitely a must read for every parent, especially of teens!

[Daniel Morsching · Rating 5 out of 5]

I highly recomend this book to any christian who is having a constant struggle dealing with Satan. It teaches about the tricks and deception satan uses every day to handicapp and ultimatly destroy the lifes of individuals and expecially teenagers. After revealing his deceptions it then equips you with the tools required to fight off satan and save not only your life but the life of those you might be ministering to, such as teenagers in a youth group.

[Elisabeth Gimenez · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was excellent! Perfect for the family. My family read it together last year, and then I read it by myself just recently. I highly recommend it. You can never get enough books about the family.