Publishers Weekly
04/18/2022
“There is only one path to joy.... That is complete abandonment to Christ,” contends Harrison (Rise of the Servant Kings), CEO of the fraternal Christian Promise Keepers organization, in this lackluster guide. After a near-fatal jet ski accident, Harrison realized he had been going through the motions of Christianity: “Christian life had been duty without passion, resisting sin without hatred of it.” The author details how he afterward pursued a deeper faith, and he uses personal and historical anecdotes to illustrate practicing “courage” through belief. For example, Harrison tells the story of English Reformation leader Thomas Cranmer, who stood by his beliefs at penalty of death, commending Cranmer’s bravery and noting that “fearlessness and joy go together.” Some contradictions, however, will leave readers confused, such as when the author writes, “The message isn’t for you to do more—it’s for you to fall in love with Jesus,” only to later assert that salvation hinges on doing “good works.” Additionally, tone-deaf remarks tend to distract, as when Harrison notes that speaking with a flippant doctor “was like talking to someone who worked at McDonald’s.” This misses the mark. (June)
From the Publisher
'Christ called His followers to be bold in the face of evil, to give all to stand for truth, to love people until it costs us, and then He promised to reward us richly when we do. In this book Ken Harrison details promises Jesus made to us when we live out our faith in courage despite the cowardly world we live in. Ken's unique background gives him powerful stories that bring the truth to life in a way that is completely engrossing. Few followers of Christ are aware of all the promises He has made to reward those who give all to follow Him. Ken does a great job of encouraging God's children to give all so that they can receive everything that their Father has promised.' —Tony Evans | Bestselling Author and Pastor of Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship in Dallas
'Ken Harrison is not only a close friend; he's a man of God leading men of God. Through A Daring Faith in a Cowardly World, Ken shares a message applicable to all followers of Christ—we are meant for more. More faith. More courage. More freedom. Take Ken's words to heart and watch your life burst with the power of resurrection.' —Samuel Rodriguez | President of the National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference
'Ken Harrison is truly a 'brother in the struggle,' speaking truth to power. God isn't looking for perfect people, He's looking for people with the obedience and faith to occupy God's kingdom on earth. Ken's must-read book challenges us to be the people God has called us to be.' —Dr. Alveda King | Bestselling Author and FOX News Contributor
