Living Among Lions
How to Thrive like Daniel in Today's Babylon
- Christian Living
- Publisher: W Publishing Group (Thomas Nelson)
- Published: 2016
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Publisher's Description
Meet Daniel. A Transformed Man Who Transformed His World. What does an ancient Jewish prophet have to do with modern America? What, if anything, can we learn from a man who lived 2,400 years ago as a captive in the land we now call Iraq? As it turns out, quite a bit. David and Jason Benham are convinced the biblical example of Daniel holds the keys to contemporary Christians living victoriously in a world increasingly hostile to people of faith. Like Daniel, many believers today find themselves in an unfriendly environment, one opposed to the God they serve. Yet, like Daniel, they must learn how to take a stand while serving the people around them. Living Among Lions is for Christian brothers and sisters who have the potential to transform their world but find themselves standing in the shadows wondering how to respond in an unfriendly environment. Divided into three sections, Living Among Lions covers three distinct characteristics that made Daniel strong: Conviction, Commitment, and Courage. Daniel possessed all of these qualities and lived them out. As a result, God gave him unprecedented favor and supernatural power. A mere slave living in exile, Daniel emerged as one of the most powerful men in the known world. Daniel’s conviction, commitment, and courage empowered him not merely to survive in Babylon but to thrive. He did not conform to his world; he transformed his world.
Endorsements (6)
“In all my years of ministry, rarely have I seen a more desperate time when we need courageous Christians to rise up. In Living Among Lions the Benham brothers provide a clear call for modern-day Daniels who will take a stand and refuse to compromise their faith. These two men live out this message, and I am proud to call them friends.”
Dr. Charles Stanley
“This book is a realistic assessment of what Christians face in America: like Daniel, we now find ourselves in Babylon. What I particularly enjoyed about Living Among Lions is the interplay between the reality of today’s PC culture and the biblical data that gives us encouragement and hope. Read this book, and then pass it along to other people in your life who need to be reminded that God does bless and help those who stand for truth, even at great personal cost. These two young authors, who have personally experienced outrageous discrimination for their convictions, now courageously encourage us to be faithful despite the cost.”
Dr. Erwin W. Lutzer
“Imagine if William Wallace had a twin brother. David and Jason Benham are modern-day Bravehearts, leading a courageous charge against a rotting culture. When you have to live among the lions, the Benham brothers are the kinds of Christians you want as neighbors. Oh, and they can also bench-press a Buick.”
“As the winds of the culture continue to shift, David and Jason Benham continue to stand for truth. In this book the Benhams push the envelope further and encourage us to courageously fight for the values we hold dear, challenging us to lovingly engage the culture from a biblical perspective. Drawing on examples in Scripture, as well as personal experiences, they provide a blueprint for hope in what feels like a turning point for America.”
“This is a terrific book, full of life, encouragement, humor, and practical wisdom. And it is vintage Benham brothers, inspiring every believer to lead the courageous life of a counterculture world-changer.”
Dr. Michael Brown
“The Benham brothers are the living embodiment of Spurgeon’s legendary comparison of the Word of God to a roaring lion—‘simply let the lion out of its cage and it will defend itself just fine.’ In an era of perpetually smiley-faced wimps, the Benham brothers remind us that real masculinity includes courage of conviction.”
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