Giant Killer Review

Part Christian self-help book, part Biblical exegesis, Giant Killers: Overcoming Obstacles and Seizing Opportunities, by emotional intelligence consultant and former pastor Steve Lawson, is a brief but inspiring guide to help readers overcome difficulties and become the best selves they can be. from you”. “what can you be

Giant Killers begins by recounting the Biblical story of David and Goliath, the story of how a small boy with faith was able to defeat a larger than life opponent. Lawson uses this story as the foreground of his entire book, encouraging the reader to conquer their own “giants”, trusting in faith and grace. Divided into five subsections that emphasize a different character trait, each of these sections begins with a true-life story from someone close to Lawson. He identifies these individuals as “giant killers,” meaning that he or she overcomes seemingly insurmountable odds to overcome their fears and live their lives as good Christians. In addition to making the reader more relatable to the book, these short vignettes go a long way toward increasing the credibility of Lawson’s message, as they are ordinary people who have been shown to act as “giant killers.”

While each of the five subsections Lawson describes contain their own particular pieces of wisdom and guidance, “Section Two: Discipline” will resonate especially with American readers who are surrounded by a culture steeped in excess and consumerism. Lawson talks extensively about disciplining oneself in a caring, spiritual way that is most respectful of God’s vision of oneself. Drawing on a variety of sources, ranging from the Bible to modern scholarship, Lawson highlights the importance of concepts such as coaching, self-regulation, controlling one’s actions, and focusing on the act of disciplined growth. All of these concepts underscore the essential notion that becoming the best version of yourself must take into account God’s vision of you, as well as recognize and accept your strengths and weaknesses as a person.

“Part Four: Action” serves as another strong section of the book, providing the reader with essential tips on becoming a “giant slayer.” Among other advice, Lawson advises the reader not to separate the spiritual from the non-spiritual, to start with small steps, and to study the Scriptures for inspiration.

Written in a conversational and often humorous tone, Giant Killers is clearly a labor of love on Steve Lawson’s part. Throughout, he deftly uses examples from a variety of sources—the entire Christian canon, popular culture, and personal experiences, to name a few—to strengthen his work and make it accessible to all readers. While Giant Killers will not appeal to those who are dismissive of spirituality, it will make useful and enlightening reading for Christians.