Broken Walls [Paperback]

Kevin D. Kirkland (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 23, 2009

Broken Walls- Summary for promotional materials and websites Broken Walls details the desperate need for a generation of adults to come to the spiritual rescue of America’s future generations. Just as the walls of Jerusalem were broken down in the days of Nehemiah, the spiritual walls of America lie in ruins at the feet of our children. And just as Nehemiah did, God is calling us to rebuild them for His name’s sake- for our children and their children. Broken Walls is a must read for parents, pastors, educators, and anyone who calls themselves a follower of King Jesus. The spiritual future of our nation is in the hands of those God called to be “repairers of the broken walls.” Come let us rebuild . . . (Neh 4:17) Your soul will be stirred, your heart rebuked, and your body spurred on in the fight for our nation's children. Ryan Dalgliesh (Speaker and author- founder of Higher Rock Ministries) Broken Walls will change the way you look at the generations following you and provide the tools needed to make an eternal difference in the lives of those you encounter on a daily basis. Julie Mustard (High school coach and teacher) Kevin Kirkland finally says what so many of us who work with the young people of America know to be true- our children are spiritually in a desperate “state of emergency,” and WE must take responsibility for rebuilding all that the enemy has destroyed. Chris Ratley (17 year veteran of youth ministry) The resounding message of this book brings us back to the truth and the purpose Jesus had for us all when he said "Follow Me." Stacy Brown (mother of three teenagers)

Product Details

• Paperback: 276 pages
• Publisher: Xulon Press (January 23, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 160791266X
• ISBN-13: 978-1607912668
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.5 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #463,510 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Broken Walls, June 17, 2009

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Harry Mathews (San Angelo, Texas) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Broken Walls (Paperback)

Broken Walls is a haunting book that speaks to every man. The book asks every man to take a look at his own life, and direct his life towards the Life of Jesus Christ! If any man is a Dad or wants to be a Dad, or even can take the place of a Dad to someone that does not have a Dad,this wonderful book talks about the responsibility men have to step up to the plate and be counted as followers of Christ.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Broken Walls and Those Called to Repair Them, October 14, 2009

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Keiki Hendrix "Vessel Project Book Reviewer" (Greenville, SC USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Broken Walls (Paperback)

Kevin D. Kirkland's Broken Walls is a story straight from the heart of a pastor. Drawing on the biblical account of Nehemiah, the call is made to each of us to 'awaken, and strengthen what remains.'

Beginning with a prayer written on the day of the school shooting at Virginia Tech, and continuing to the story of Orpha, a twelve year old orphaned girl in Kenya raped and abused by those who should have been protecting her, it is clear his heart is for the youth.

Apathy and prideful indifference is discussed much and blame is placed squarely where it belongs, on each of us who turn our eyes and indulge our own desires while our children pay the ultimate price.

Of great interest to me where the following statements regarding children (twelve year olds) and what they are not doing ...

* They are not producing pornography for the internet.
* They are not making PG-13 movies full of foul language, violence and sex.
* They are not making or trafficking drugs into our country.
* They are not voting on legislation allowing same sex marriage and abortion.
* They are not producing MTV.
* They are not divorcing one another at record numbers.
* They are not working sixty hours a week neglecting themselves.
* They are not choosing to drag themselves to live with mom's new boyfriend.
* They are not dropping themselves off at the mall for hours unattended.
* They are not in charge of the schools they endure every day.
* They are not definitely not filling our pulpits with false gospel.
* ...All of these things are being done by adults.

In response to why he keeps a 'morbid and gory' photo on his mantle alongside beautiful photos of his family and friends, he states "Because it reminds me of the reality that is our world and on those days I am asleep at the wheel, it awakens me to the Truth. Then, I remember our desperate need of a Savior."

There were many times while reading this book I had to stop and repent of my own apathy to the children of this present time. I recommend this book highly for all leaders, teachers, parents, and/or even young people. The future is being shaped by our actions today and the 'effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much'.

Though I would like to keep this book on hand, I have donated it to my church urging all the leaders who will to read it.

Keiki Hendrix
Vessel Project Book Reviewer

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars a MUST-READ for men!, June 18, 2009

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Kenneth J. Gillett - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Broken Walls (Paperback)

This book is very relevant in today's society as America has slowly become lazier and irresponsible. Reading this book has given me some insight in how to "man-up" and be the father God is calling me to be! :-)