"If you're looking to recapture the adventure of your faith and all the possibilities that emerge when you embrace it with passion, you can't afford to miss The Ride of Your Life."--Les Parrott, PhD, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Love Talk

We can all remember the first time we learned to ride a bike. That terrible thrill when we first realized our dad had let go of the seat and we were on our own. That first crash. The skinned knees. The life of a Christian is a lot like that. We want to experience the freedom we're promised, so we take a risk, a leap of faith--and sometimes we fall. But just like our dad running alongside of us, God is always there, equipping us, encouraging us, and comforting us.
Through the powerful analogy of teaching his son to ride a bike, Mike Howerton lays out five essential life lessons that will help you recapture the wonder of a childlike faith and embrace a passionate, adventurous life full of possibilities and promise.

"Mike's faith--and awesome sense of humor--will inspire you on your own adventure through life."--Judah Smith, lead pastor of The City Church, New York Times bestselling author of Jesus Is ____.
"Such a practical, helpful book . . . that will deepen your walk with Jesus and inspire you to develop a more vibrant faith."--Kay Warren, author of Choose Joy: Because Happiness Isn't Enough
"Simple, profound, and refreshing."--Eugene Cho, lead pastor of Quest Church Seattle, author of Overrated

Mike Howerton is lead pastor of Overlake Christian Church near Seattle and served for six years as the college pastor at Saddleback Church. He is a graduate of Pepperdine University and received his master's degree from Fuller Theological Seminary. Mike is the author of Glorious Mess: Encountering God's Relentless Grace for Imperfect People and lives in Washington with his wife, Jodie, and their three children.