One Generation to the Next: A Guide to Forming Your Faith and Finding Your Way

by Jim McKenzie, Nathan Whitaker (foreword)

A WELCOMED GUIDE FOR ALL WHO WANT TO FOLLOW JESUS.

In the transition from high school to college to career, a new generation of young adults is wrestling with questions like Does being a Christian mean aligning with the celebrity subculture within the church? Does it mean adopting the views of politicians and podcasters who claim the faith as the foundation for their work? Does it mean adhering to extremist views at the center of church scandals? Does it mean blindly rejecting science or eschewing the work of justice?

In this book, Jim McKenzie offers a portrait of a Christian that is rooted in the life and teaching of Jesus.

This book will help the

Evaluate how to seek peace for yourself and your community.Learn ways to do justice as a Christian.Explore the intersection of your faith and vocation.Consider the implications of Jesus’ command to love your neighbor and your enemies.Balance your care for others with caring for yourself.Weigh your self-interest in contrast to loving the least of these.Acquire spiritual practices to facilitate your personal growth.

197 pages, Kindle Edition

First published May 1, 2023

Reviews

[Alexa · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a lovely, easy read and a gentle reminder to reset my priorities towards Shalom - living rightly to God, creation, others, and self.

[Courtney McCollum · Rating 5 out of 5]

This books feels like having a conversation with a friend and mentor about the journey of their Christian faith. It makes deep and complicated elements of the faith feel simple and easy to understand. McKenzie’s insights are powerful and impactful. This book is valuable for the baby Christian, and just as much for the person who has grown up in the church. So much truth and applicable lessons here!!

[D'anah · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really good

Thus book is jam packed with great wisdom and lessons. What I liked most, was how he gave you visual examples of what he us talking about, that make the information understood and to 'stick'. For example the life saving tips are excellent. I would definitely recommend this book to anyone who wants encouragement, and to learn useful life lessons.

[Aleesha · Rating 5 out of 5]

I absolutely loved reading this! Such a gentle reminder to rest and focus on the Lord.
I highly recommend this book to all!

[Sarah · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent senior year gift for any teen. Five stars!

[Shannon · Rating 5 out of 5]

Outstanding resource! Our faith is what we pass from one generation to the next and this is a great book for high school graduates and others searching for their way.

[Kelli · Rating 3 out of 5]

This would make a lovely gift to a new believer or someone wondering what the Christian life is about.

[Sandra Gonzalez · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is a personal account of what it means to follow Jesus turned into a helpful guide! I like reading books that keep my attention on what matters most—LOVING JESUS AND LOVING PEOPLE—and this book does just that! This quote sums up the book for me:

“The Christian faith is not something that we just believe, but it is something that we receive. The faith has been handed down, one generation to the next, for over two millennium. We don’t get to pick and choose what we want to believe and not believe. Christianity is not an a la carte menu of theological treats or spiritual snacks. It’s a One Generation to the Next faith tradition passed down to us. It’s a guide rope anchored on the walls of a dark cave to guide us when we lose our way.”

And, another favorite line: “The opposite of high self-esteem is not low self-esteem, but no self-esteem. We are not supposed to think little of ourselves, we’re not supposed to think of ourselves much at all. If Jesus had been committed to self-love and self-esteem, would he have gone to the cross for you and me?”

I gleaned so much from this book; I highly recommend it!