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I Would Die for You: One Student's Story of Passion, Service and Faith
In a day of iPods and MySpace, when adolescents can seem self-serving and self-absorbed, the powerful story of the life of BJ Higgins proves that things can be otherwise. BJ's life was one of passionate service to God and to other people. He even inspired Bart Millard, lead singer of Mercy Me, to write and record a song to honor him. After a six-week battle with an infection contracted on the mission field, BJ's earthly life was over—he was only 15 years old.
I Would Die for You tells BJ's inspiring story. It combines the writing of parents Brent and Deanna Higgins with selections from BJ's journals, school papers, and blog, along with true stories from family members, church and hospital staff, and friends. Through this multi-layered text, youth pastors, teens, and those involved in missions work will get a glimpse of a young man who gave his life to God, lived the gospel, and died for his devotion. Stirring and full of encouragement, I Would Die for You is poised to inspire a new generation of believers to give their lives in God's service.
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I Would Die for You: One Student's Story of Passion, Service and Faith
In a day of iPods and MySpace, when adolescents can seem self-serving and self-absorbed, the powerful story of the life of BJ Higgins proves that things can be otherwise. BJ's life was one of passionate service to God and to other people. He even inspired Bart Millard, lead singer of Mercy Me, to write and record a song to honor him. After a six-week battle with an infection contracted on the mission field, BJ's earthly life was over—he was only 15 years old.
I Would Die for You tells BJ's inspiring story. It combines the writing of parents Brent and Deanna Higgins with selections from BJ's journals, school papers, and blog, along with true stories from family members, church and hospital staff, and friends. Through this multi-layered text, youth pastors, teens, and those involved in missions work will get a glimpse of a young man who gave his life to God, lived the gospel, and died for his devotion. Stirring and full of encouragement, I Would Die for You is poised to inspire a new generation of believers to give their lives in God's service.
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I Would Die for You: One Student's Story of Passion, Service and Faith

I Would Die for You: One Student's Story of Passion, Service and Faith

I Would Die for You: One Student's Story of Passion, Service and Faith
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I Would Die for You: One Student's Story of Passion, Service and Faith

Overview

In a day of iPods and MySpace, when adolescents can seem self-serving and self-absorbed, the powerful story of the life of BJ Higgins proves that things can be otherwise. BJ's life was one of passionate service to God and to other people. He even inspired Bart Millard, lead singer of Mercy Me, to write and record a song to honor him. After a six-week battle with an infection contracted on the mission field, BJ's earthly life was over—he was only 15 years old.
I Would Die for You tells BJ's inspiring story. It combines the writing of parents Brent and Deanna Higgins with selections from BJ's journals, school papers, and blog, along with true stories from family members, church and hospital staff, and friends. Through this multi-layered text, youth pastors, teens, and those involved in missions work will get a glimpse of a young man who gave his life to God, lived the gospel, and died for his devotion. Stirring and full of encouragement, I Would Die for You is poised to inspire a new generation of believers to give their lives in God's service.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780800732448
Publisher: Baker Publishing Group
Publication date: 01/01/2008
Pages: 224
Product dimensions: 5.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.48(d)
Age Range: 14 - 17 Years

About the Author

Brent Higgins is an ordained minister and youth pastor. He currently serves as vice president for international operations for Awe Star Ministries, a Christian non-profit organization committed to equipping believers for life, speaking to 25,000 people each year. Deanna Higgins is an accomplished musician and elementary school music teacher. She also serves alongside her husband, leading mission trips for Awe Star Ministries. Brent and Deanna now live in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Table of Contents

Preface     5
Prologue: The New Patient     7
The Basics
Love Is a Verb: Love. Just do it     11
Divine Encounter: Know Jesus     19
A Willing Witness: Share the gospel     27
Passion for the Ultimate: Know the Word     36
Ice to Fire: Heed God's call     44
The Passage Perv 2004
Rite of Passage: BJ Becomes a Man: Grow up!     57
Armed and Dangerous: Suit up!     66
Audience of One: Worship God alone     76
The Challenge
Coming Home: Turn away from sin     87
A Sword Unsheathed: Stand up and fight     96
The Return Perv 2005
Don't Waste Your Life: Make your life count     109
Heartbeat of Obedience: Follow God     119
Rescue the Perishing: Reach the nations     128
The Battle
Daily Christian Dying: Die to self daily     141
So the World Will See: Pursue unity among believers     151
www.prayforbj.com: Trust in a faithful God     161
The Legacy
Haste the Day: Suffer for his glory     175
Memorial Calling: Aqui Estoy!: Find your identity in Christ     186
Memorial Celebration: Enviame Me!: Take my place     195
I Would Die for you: You never know why you're alive until you know what you would diefor     203
Afterword: Taking BJ's Place-North Africa     213
IM Conversation: Zach's Salvation through BJ's Witness     215
Frequently Asked Questions     221
Acknowledgments     223
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