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Crash Course: Forming a Faith Foundation for Life
Life contains more surprises and twists than most teens could ever imagine.
These unforeseen, often difficult, events routinely lead to doubt, worry, and anxiety. Crash Course, a 100-day devotional for teens, encourages teens to form a solid foundation of faith in God’s Word that will support them when life’s obstacles come harder and faster.
These unforeseen, often difficult, events routinely lead to doubt, worry, and anxiety. Crash Course, a 100-day devotional for teens, encourages teens to form a solid foundation of faith in God’s Word that will support them when life’s obstacles come harder and faster.
224 pages, Paperback
First published April 5, 2010
About the author
Daniel Darling
24 books76 followersDaniel Darling is an author, pastor and Christian leader. He currently serves as the Director of The Land Center for Cultural Engagement at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and Assistant Professor of Faith and Culture at Texas Baptist College.
Prior to his leadership of the Land Center, Darling served as the Senior Vice President for Communications of the National Religious Broadcasters. He also has served the Southern Baptist Convention as the Vice President of Communications at the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission. He has also pastored churches in Illinois and Tennessee.
Prior to his leadership of the Land Center, Darling served as the Senior Vice President for Communications of the National Religious Broadcasters. He also has served the Southern Baptist Convention as the Vice President of Communications at the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission. He has also pastored churches in Illinois and Tennessee.
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August 31, 2010A 100 day journey for teens with driven dialogue challenging the reader to discover, absorb, and live according to biblical truth.”
Statistics tell us that 80% of the children who graduate high school leave the church for a time (or for good.) Why? Perhaps the reason is they have learned of doctrine but not made it their own.
Crash Course: Forming a Faith Foundation for Life by Pastor and Author, Daniel Darling is a tool offering teenagers a journey to know the truths of the bible for themselves.
This devotional digs deep into the foundations of Christianity. The daily messages are short and to the point. Each one is followed up with even shorter sections that drive home the point; The Bottom Line, Own It, Power Prayer, and Power Passage.
Teenagers want the net/net. You will lose their interest if the info is long in delivery. If a teenager truly wants to discuss the glorious adventure we call Christianity and works through 100 days of this book with a receptive heart, their faith will be strengthened and deepened.
This book is divided into five sections: Doctrine, How to Make Good Choices, What Should I Do With My Life, Staying True in a World of Lies, and Finding Joy in a Hard World. Each of the devotions and section endings are packed with other recommended websites, well-chosen reading material, and advice and tips making it a great resource.
What’s inside? Here’s a quick list of my favorites:
* Day 32: The Big Fat Mystery – deals with the nagging question in many hearts about the validity of the bible and drives the reader to get personal with God and ask Him themselves.
* Day 58: The Perfect Guy – deals with longings for perfection and announcing that perfection cannot be found on this earth.
* Day 79: How to Keep Your Purity – deals with keeping sexually pure in a sexually saturated world by offering five steps to refer to when faced with temptation.
Excellent adventure to take a youth group through or to go through with your own son or daughter, I recommend it highly.
Disclaimer:
The review copy of this book was provided by the author free of charge and donated to the library of Westwood Baptist Church.
Reviewed by: Keiki Hendrix
Reviewed for: Daniel Darling
Statistics tell us that 80% of the children who graduate high school leave the church for a time (or for good.) Why? Perhaps the reason is they have learned of doctrine but not made it their own.
Crash Course: Forming a Faith Foundation for Life by Pastor and Author, Daniel Darling is a tool offering teenagers a journey to know the truths of the bible for themselves.
This devotional digs deep into the foundations of Christianity. The daily messages are short and to the point. Each one is followed up with even shorter sections that drive home the point; The Bottom Line, Own It, Power Prayer, and Power Passage.
Teenagers want the net/net. You will lose their interest if the info is long in delivery. If a teenager truly wants to discuss the glorious adventure we call Christianity and works through 100 days of this book with a receptive heart, their faith will be strengthened and deepened.
This book is divided into five sections: Doctrine, How to Make Good Choices, What Should I Do With My Life, Staying True in a World of Lies, and Finding Joy in a Hard World. Each of the devotions and section endings are packed with other recommended websites, well-chosen reading material, and advice and tips making it a great resource.
What’s inside? Here’s a quick list of my favorites:
* Day 32: The Big Fat Mystery – deals with the nagging question in many hearts about the validity of the bible and drives the reader to get personal with God and ask Him themselves.
* Day 58: The Perfect Guy – deals with longings for perfection and announcing that perfection cannot be found on this earth.
* Day 79: How to Keep Your Purity – deals with keeping sexually pure in a sexually saturated world by offering five steps to refer to when faced with temptation.
Excellent adventure to take a youth group through or to go through with your own son or daughter, I recommend it highly.
Disclaimer:
The review copy of this book was provided by the author free of charge and donated to the library of Westwood Baptist Church.
Reviewed by: Keiki Hendrix
Reviewed for: Daniel Darling
April 18, 2010
"Crash Course" is a 100 day devotional aimed at teenagers, but it's written simply enough that ages 8-18 would all get something out of it. It's written in a conversational tone and was easy to understand.
The author gave one or two Bible verses, then a very brief illustrative story and an explanation of the day's concept based on those verses. He then suggested other resources for in-depth study (like other Bible verses to look up or another book or website or YouTube video on the subject).
Though each day's lesson was brief, his explanation was clear, concise, and covered the most important points. The lessons usually built on each other and were Bible-based.
Section One covered subjects like God, Christ, Holy Spirit, the Trinity, the Bible, Creation, Sin, Satan, Heaven, Hell, Baptism, Communion. His explanations were consistent with what most Protestant denominations teach. If there is some conflict in teachings (like the when of Rapture), he mentioned that before he explained what he believes.
Section Two covered subjects like God knows everything about you, cares for you, intends good toward you, wants you to show love toward others, and how to determine God's will for your life.
Section Three covered making decisions--by seeking God, who do you ask for advice, who influences your decisions, deciding on friends, dating, your future job, how to spend your money, etc.
Section Four covered making your faith your own, how to overcome temptation and sin, and how to grow and help others grow in their faith.
Section Five covered handling changes and sorrow, forgiveness, the source of happiness, getting you focus right, etc.
Overall, I'd highly recommend this devotional to youth, especially to those who might not have a firm foundational understanding in these areas.
I received this book as a review copy from the publisher.
The author gave one or two Bible verses, then a very brief illustrative story and an explanation of the day's concept based on those verses. He then suggested other resources for in-depth study (like other Bible verses to look up or another book or website or YouTube video on the subject).
Though each day's lesson was brief, his explanation was clear, concise, and covered the most important points. The lessons usually built on each other and were Bible-based.
Section One covered subjects like God, Christ, Holy Spirit, the Trinity, the Bible, Creation, Sin, Satan, Heaven, Hell, Baptism, Communion. His explanations were consistent with what most Protestant denominations teach. If there is some conflict in teachings (like the when of Rapture), he mentioned that before he explained what he believes.
Section Two covered subjects like God knows everything about you, cares for you, intends good toward you, wants you to show love toward others, and how to determine God's will for your life.
Section Three covered making decisions--by seeking God, who do you ask for advice, who influences your decisions, deciding on friends, dating, your future job, how to spend your money, etc.
Section Four covered making your faith your own, how to overcome temptation and sin, and how to grow and help others grow in their faith.
Section Five covered handling changes and sorrow, forgiveness, the source of happiness, getting you focus right, etc.
Overall, I'd highly recommend this devotional to youth, especially to those who might not have a firm foundational understanding in these areas.
I received this book as a review copy from the publisher.
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