I Would Die for You
One Student's Story of Passion, Service and Faith
Baker Publishing Group · Print & ebook · January 1, 2008
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.
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- Who it’s for
- A young life of faith comes through in its own words and others’ memories.
- Genres
- Religious Biographies, Christianity for Teens, Christian Inspiration for Teens
- Published
- Baker Publishing Group, January 1, 2008
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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.
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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. Read more
Faith in Practice
A young life of faith comes through in its own words and others’ memories.
Come here for
- A portrait of faith expressed through service to God and others
- A young person’s journals and words alongside others’ memories
Expect
- Reflections on faith lived as service, not merely professed
- Journal entries alongside recollections from family, friends, and caregivers
Where it sits
| Religious Biographies | 95% |
|---|---|
| Christian Inspiration for Teens | 87% |
| Christianity for Teens | 45% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- Religious Biographies
- Christianity for Teens
- Authors
- Brent Higgins, Deanna Higgins
- Publisher
- Baker Publishing Group
- Published
- January 1, 2008
- Format
- Print & ebook
- Reading lane
- Religious Biographies