(Tulsa, OK) - "It's an honor just to be nominated": familiar words for Emmy and Grammy nominees. Still, Brent and Deanna Higgins never believed the phrase would pertain to their family. Outreach magazine has recently honored the Higgins' book, I Would Die for You, with a nomination as Outreach Resource of the Year.It is THAT good - I challenge you to read it. AND if you leave a comment here before June 23, you may be eligible to win your own copy.
That nomination, however, came with a great cost. I Would Die for You chronicles the life and death of their young son, BJ Higgins; along with his faith; his passion for missions and his love for God. Compelling excerpts from personal notes, blog entries school assignments and journals reveal his clear calling and enthusiasm for sharing the gospel of Christ. BJ's challenging words and example combine to inspire readers of all ages.
After returning from his second short-term international mission trip at the age of 15, BJ became seriously ill. Six days before his sixteenth birthday, he died. His story lives on throughout the pages of his parents' book.
In spite of the inevitable grief , Brent and Deanna share their son's message of selfless sacrifice through both I Would Die for You and Awe Star Ministries, the nonprofit ministry that coordinated his mission trips. Their prayer? That countless others will embrace BJ's vision and give their all for the cause of Christ.
What Teenagers are Saying:
BJ was just a year younger than me, and in his short life he had such a full life and could die with no regrets. He had a sense of urgency in telling the story of the gospel and its transforming power to others. He didn't worry about what they thought or if he would be rejected.
--T. Buse
Saturday, June 20, 2009
I Would Die for You - Blog Tour
This summer is starting out with a blog tour for Brent and Deanna Higgins' book, I Would Die for You. What a powerful book - I read it in just a few hours, and I am recommending it to young and old alike. BJ's life is recorded in this book through his own words, others' words about him, and even through blog comments. This story is amazing and will challenge all who read it. This is what has been said about this book:
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3 comments:
This sounds like a wonderful, heartbreaking and inspiring story. I would love to read it!
tina@forbin.net
Sounds wonderful to read. I bet Katia would enjoy it to. Guess I'll have to add it to my ever growing list of books to read. :)
Hi Becky,
Thanks so much for sharing the I Would Die for You information on your blog. I'm the writer who worked with the Higgins to share BJ's story. They're busy training a team of young missionaries headed to Peru later this week so I know they'd be grateful for your prayers. And we all appreciate your interest so much. Thanks again, and blessings,
Marti Pieper
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