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By Ron Luce

Battle Cry for a Generation is a book about the youth culture in America today. It’s a call to arms, a war cry to all who will hear it’s message. Luce calls to his readers, “Take responsibility for the next generation!” The church in America has stood idly by as the largest generation on this planet has forsaken God and His Word. This book is a call to turn the tide in this generation against insurmountable odds.

Luce dissects the enemies this generation is facing, pointing some pretty direct fingers at Hollywood, MTV, and the secular music industry. Luce calls them out for making millions of dollars by defiling the souls of America’s youth. He points out that this generation is facing some of the most intense challenges in all of history with marital breakdown, point and click porn on the internet, violence and rape at an all time high, and an onslaught of media which makes these things seem normal.

This book didn’t really contain any mind-blowing revelation – but it was pretty startling just taking an accurate look at where our nation is headed if we stay on the same path. There is a desperate need for people from all walks of life to begin to reach the next generation with the message of the cross. I remember hearing Ron Luce preach this message one time – I felt compelled to enter the ministry as a youth pastor after having him lay out such a clear and vital need. I never thought it would really happen but 4 months later, here I am in Nampa, ID – a youth pastor. Amen, Ron. God must be listening to your battle cry. I have enlisted in the army.

Great book. Pick up a copy, read it, then give it to your senior pastor to read.

# posted by Danny Schulz @ 3:59 PM