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A Cop for ChristNYPD true?A COP FOR CHRIST As the title suggests, this is an autobiography of a Christian cop, a New York cop to be exact, who spent his career in some of the roughest districts of that city. Converted as a young man when he had reached rock bottom, Mike DiSanza is convinced that he needs to stay working in Harlem to share the love of Christ with those whom he meets on the streets, but more particularly with his fellow officers. Through extraordinary circumstances he sees many converted. As a result of his work, International Cops for Christ is formed, of which he is now President. The story races from one dramatic situation to another, often with amazing escapes from danger. In all these circumstances Mike relies heavily on the power of prayer and constantly affirms his reliance on God. There is an emphasis on visions, dreams, tongues and angels, as well as the direct voice of God giving guidance, but little mention of the authority of Scripture or the part played by the local church in setting men aside for the ministry. I found this rather disturbing and it could leave the reader who does not have such experiences feeling like a second class Christian, although I'm sure this was not the writer's intention. There is no doubt that our God is able to do mighty things, including saving those who seem to have been abandoned by society, and it is good to know he has his children working in such difficult surroundings. Mary Stolarski, Southport© Evangelicals Now - June 2001 |