Review: Water Walker (The Outlaw Chronicles #2)


Water Walker (The Outlaw Chronicles #2)
Water Walker (The Outlaw Chronicles #2) by Ted Dekker

My rating: 5 of 5 stars



Reading Water Walker had a very personal impact on me. It was like reading my own life reflected on the pages of a book because I could really relate to the story in many ways. Having faced trials with my own mother regarding obedience, spirituality and sheltering, Dekker really hit a personal chord for me. But it was how he wrapped up the story which made it so beautiful. As I was reading it, I wondered why was he portraying Christianity as a manipulative, self-righteous, and mindless lunacy. I know that many Christians can be like that, but where can the line be drawn for holiness and surrender to God and blind madness? But then I realized, the purpose of the story isn't to dismiss following after God, but to show the difference between the two. I love the message of the story, to believe in God is to trust Him, and because you trust Him you have the power to do anything. That is true freedom. The story was really inspiring and thought-provoking, and I definitely recommend it!

~Alyxandra Sarik



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