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Hanging in There is a book about God, you, the Bible, prayer, church, relationships, sex, feelings, doubts, love and, above all, 'hanging in there' as a Christian. If you're new to the Christian Faith or a long-serving Christian who could use a bit of encouragement, this book is for you.
John Dickson is a busy bloke. He's toured and recorded with rock band , In the Silence, hosted a national music TV show, completed an honours degree in theology and is currently engaged in postgraduate research in ancient history. He speaks at churches, schools and universities all over the world. John has written three best-selling books; Stranger than Fiction, A sneaking Suspicion and Simply Christianity: Beyond Religion. According to him, however, his finest achievements are marrying Elizabeth and fathering Joshua and Sophie.
"This is a brilliant book! For years I have been asked to recommend a book to give young people who have become Christians. AT LAST there is such a book. It's easy reading, truthful and practical. I am certain that it will help many to both survive and thrive as Christians. "
- Ian Powell
Table of Contents
1. Clearing the Confusing
The 'how' and 'what' of a Christian
2. Rule no.1
God loves you heaps!
3. God in a book
Making sense of the Bible
4. Finding God in the book
Getting the most out of the Bible
5. "Um... God?"
About prayer
6. Church
What? Why? Which?
7. "Our kid's gone weird"
Living with parents who aren't Christians
8. Missionary dating
Romance with a non-Christian
9. Too much too young
About sex and stuff
10. When you feel like a dog
Can you trust how you feel?
11. I believe, I think!
the dilemma of doubts
12. The devil and co.
About satan, demons, etc
13. Plugged into God
About the Holy Spirit
14. Bible bashing
How not to
15. My biggest mistake
Living Horizontally
16. Hanging in there
The key to remaining a Christian
17. Appendix: Promises, promises
Customer Reviews
Excellent starter book for the new young christian
Review by Chris Thomas | 23.04.2007
An excellent book for the young christian wanting to perswevere with the faith. Bought as a confirmation present on several occasions, the book tackles commonly asked questions and issues facing teenagers today. John Dickson is homourous and easy to read but rooted in the Bible, so what he says is trustworthy.
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