New Morning Mercies for Teens A Daily Gospel Devotional by Paul David Tripp - Crossway

 New Morning Mercies for Teens A Daily Gospel Devotional by Paul David Tripp - Crossway

This devotional for adults is by far one of my favorites.  I´m beyond excited to have it available for my teens! Tripp is one of my favorites so it was almost certain that he would enjoy this book. I like that it's not "feminized" or "cheesy" like many year-round reads. The themes are presented in a brief and profound way, as they are, even if they sound strong. The beauty and hope of the gospel are contained in every page. When friends ask me about devotionals appropriate for men, I think this is an excellent gift choice. It is suitable for both sexes. I´m sure both of my children (boy and girl) will enjoy this content. I´m grateful they pull it together for us to learn and enjoy.

Description #NewMorningMerciesforTeens

Paul David Tripp’s Bestselling Daily Devotional New Morning Mercies, Adapted for Teenagers 

Teenagers today face unprecedented and complex challenges in their lives and relationships. Parents and youth leaders can offer valuable Christian guidance, but it’s in Scripture that we encounter the wisdom of Jesus, new and sufficient for that day’s difficulty and temptation.

This updated edition of Paul David Tripp’s bestselling book New Morning Mercies features 366 engaging daily devotionals, adapted for teenagers. Each day includes a one-sentence, gospel-centered reading and an extended meditation, Bible verses, and a prompt for discussion or personal reflection. Tripp also includes a bonus Q&A chapter in which he briefly answers questions around relevant topics including anxiety, gender, social media, and spiritual disciplines. Focused less on behavior modification and more on helping teenagers encounter the living God, this book helps young people to fall in love with Jesus, find freedom and joy within his boundaries, and live for his glory—day in and day out. 

Adapted from New Morning Mercies (Over 1 Million Copies Sold): Features 366 revised devotionals and new discussion questions for teenagers

Bonus Q&A Chapter: Tripp answers questions around 18 important topics including depression, pornography, social media, and church

Written by Paul David Tripp: Author of the bestselling books Parenting and Age of Opportunity: A Biblical Guide to Parenting Teens

A Great Gift for High School Students and College Students

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Advance Praise

“We give deep thanks to the Lord for Paul Tripp’s unique ability to apply the gospel of grace to the ins and outs of everyday life. For many years, Tripp has shaped our own lives, family, and ministry through his biblical wisdom, generous friendship, and wonderful way with words. Now, as the parents of four daughters, we are thrilled for our girls to receive the same blessing of biblical truth, beautifully distilled in devotional form, that speaks to the joys and fears, delights and concerns, questions and hopes of their growing hearts. We pray that they, and all other young people who engage the daily rhythms of this book, will find ever-increasing joy and peace as they encounter the glory of the Savior.”

—Keith and Kristyn Getty, hymn writers and recording artists, “In Christ Alone”; authors, Sing! How Worship Transforms Your Life, Family, and Church 

“Paul Tripp’s writing has been a great source of life to me. New Morning Mercies for Teens encourages those who have grown weary of the struggle, living under the weight of the world.”

—TobyMac, hip-hop recording artist; music producer; songwriter

“In an age when teens are more distracted and anxious than ever, Paul Tripp’s book is a clarion call to remember the one thing that is necessary. He urges young readers to examine the depth of their personal beliefs and consider how they will live out their faith in tangible ways as they move into adulthood. What a great resource to get teens thinking about and talking with God every day!”

—Jim Daly, President, Focus on the Family

“What a valuable application of Paul Tripp’s classic devotional for teenagers. New Morning Mercies for Teens retains the timeless and life-giving gospel message while adding reflection questions to help young Christians meditate on the truths. This book is a welcomed gospel resource for young people.”

—Cameron Cole, Founding Chairman, Rooted Ministry; coeditor, Gospel-Centered Youth Ministry; author, Therefore I Have Hope

“Solid countercultural truth! That’s what you can count on in this treasure trove for teens who are serious about nurturing their faith in God. Paul David Tripp does not serve up spiritual milk to teens but the meaty truth they need. Each day he provides a daily truth statement at the top of each day’s devotional. That single daily sentence alone is worth the price of this book.”

—Dannah Gresh, bestselling author, Lies Young Women Believe and the Truth That Sets Them Free

“Paul Tripp is one of the most skilled at connecting the gospel to all of life. In New Morning Mercies for Teens, he connects the everyday struggles and joys of teenagers to the hope found in the finished work of Jesus. I couldn’t be more excited to put this in the hands of my own children, and I would encourage you to do the same.”

—John Perritt, Director of Resources, Reformed Youth Ministries; Host, The Local Youth Worker podcast; author; father of five

10 Questions Every Teen Should Ask (and Answer) about Christianity by Rebecca McLaughlin - Crossway

 10 Questions Every Teen Should Ask (and Answer) about Christianity by Rebecca McLaughlin - Crossway

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Al ir creciendo mis hijos más me interesan este tipo de contenidos. Creo que la fe no debe estar peleada con la razón y siempre debemos estar preparados para dar respuestas a sus preguntas. Tanto si tienes hijos muy curiosos y preguntones, como si tienes hijos que no se hacen preguntas a sí mismos, te invito a enseñarlos a cuestionarse lo que les decimos, lo que leen, lo que les enseñan, lo que creen. Para conocer esto, la mejor manera es conversando, preguntando, escuchando. Este es un recurso que te puede ayudar a iniciar conversaciones de verdad y fe para saber lo que tus hijos o adolescentes a tu alrededor creen. Lo que no me gustó mucho es que hace muchas referencias a libros o programas que no he visto, entonces no las relacioné tan bien, pero es un punto que otros padres consideran positivo porque los adolescentes lo comprenden y asimilan mejor. Si te lo preguntas, los íconos de la portada representan los temas tratados en el libro.

Algunos temas tratados son: los beneficios de la vida cristiana, diversidad, esclavitud, rasismo, relativismo, verdad, evangelismo, identidad humana, hitler, stalin, mortalidad, aborto, evidencias de la resurrección, verdadero vs literal, origenes de la ciencia, controversias de fe, científicos cristianes actuales, matrimonio, sexo, soltería, amistad, atracción al mismo sexo, pornografía, abuso, género, feminismo, transgenero, identidades no binarias, sufrimiento, oración, propósito, cielo, infierno, pecado, juicio, salvación...

As my children grow up, I am more interested in this type of content. I believe that faith should not be at odds with reason and we must always be ready to answer your questions. Whether you have very curious and wondering children, or if you have children who do not ask themselves questions, I invite you to teach them to question what we tell them, what they read, what they teach them, what they believe. What I did not like very much is that it makes many references to books or programs that I have not seen, so I did not relate them so well, but it is a point that other parents consider positive because adolescents understand and assimilate it better. To know this, the best way is by talking, asking, listening. This is a resource that can help you start conversations of truth and faith to know what your children or adolescents around you believe. Some topics covered are the benefits of the Christian life, diversity, slavery, racism, relativism, truth, evangelism, human identity, Hitler, Stalin, mortality, abortion, evidence of the resurrection, true vs literal, origins of science, controversies of faith, current Christian scientists, marriage, sex, singleness, friendship, same-sex attraction, pornography, abuse, gender, feminism, transgender, identities or binaries, suffering, prayer, purpose, heaven, hell, sin, judgment, salvation. ..

Descripción

Rebecca McLaughlin uses teen-friendly illustrations and biblical truth to address 10 questions teens face about the Christian worldview, challenging young people to think deeply about hard topics and stand for truth in a secular age.

Advance Praise

“This is a really clear, compelling, understanding, and engaging response to the biggest objections people have to Christianity today. Read it, wrestle with it, and see what your friends make of it.”

—Sam Allberry, pastor; author, 7 Myths about Singleness

“Rebecca McLaughlin doesn’t shy away from difficult conversations about heaven, hell, sexuality, and racism but handles them with gentleness, humility, and a refreshing humor that preteens and young teens will appreciate. Best of all, she presents the gospel so clearly and beautifully. I’m thankful for this winsome resource that I can recommend to young Christians and non-Christians alike.”

—Quina Aragon, spoken-word artist; author, Love Made: A Story of God’s Overflowing, Creative Heart and Love Gave: A Story of God’s Greatest Gift

“Young people might not always articulate their questions about life. But they are wondering. 10 Questions Every Kid Should Ask (and Answer) about Christianity can help them both express and satisfy their emerging questions and longings. We wish we’d had this book when we were raising our children! But now we can give it away—confidently—starting with our own grandchildren.”

—Ray and Jani Ortlund, President and Executive Vice President, Renewal Ministries

“10 Questions Every Kid Should Ask (and Answer) about Christianity is the book every parent, teacher, youth worker, and young person has been waiting for. In her down-to-earth, relatable, winsome, and brilliant manner, Rebecca McLaughlin tackles the major questions confronting this generation, showing that Jesus is still the answer to our greatest needs and longings. If we don’t want to lose a generation, we must have the courage to wrestle with hard questions and show that Christianity is relevant in our rapidly changing world.”

—Christine Caine, Founder, A21 and Propel Women

“Our world is complex. Growing up today and having to confront that complexity is not easy. In this short book, McLaughlin helps young people confront, understand, and interpret the complexity of our world in continual dialogue with the central claims of the Christian faith. Readers will have their minds challenged and illuminated; by struggling through these issues, they will be brought closer to the truth.”

—Tyler J. VanderWeele, John L. Loeb and Frances Lehman Loeb Professor of Epidemiology, Harvard University

“As a father of five, I was so excited to know about this book. My excitement only grew as I read the truths Rebecca McLaughlin engages in such an accessible manner—many references to Harry Potter and Disney films! Most of all, I was excited to have a theologically rich book that deals with challenging questions that I could place in the hands of my children. This is such an important tool to disciple the next generation!”

—John Perritt, Director of Resources, Reformed Youth Ministries

The Teen's Guide to Face-to-Face Connections in a Screen-to-Screen World 40 Tips to Meaningful Communication by Jonathan McKee; Alyssa McKee - Barbour Publishing, Inc.

The Teen's Guide to Face-to-Face Connections in a Screen-to-Screen World 40 Tips to Meaningful Communication by Jonathan McKee; Alyssa McKee - Barbour Publishing.

you can get it here: https://amzn.to/3e24S3b
pub date 1 nov 2020

         #TheTeensGuidetoFacetoFaceConnectionsinaScreentoScreenWorld

This is a short and simple book with a very important message. I recommend this kind of book to parents whose children are not very into reading, the ideas are surrounded by a lot of examples and personal stories and everything is simplified so anyone will understand it. Do not expect very scientific facts or very deep thoughts explained, but it will be an excellent tool if you are seeking help to start sharing ideas about the effects of screens in your teen life this can be helpful for you. If you have read a lot about this topic, you won't find a lot of new information, but I can say I enjoyed a lot the idea of a dad and daughter writing together for a good purpose. I´m always telling my children that once it is on the cloud you can´t delete it... this topic is included. I really like the topic of dealing with conflict in person, not texts, videos, or chats, to give the importance the relationship deserves. You can give it as a present, useful tips.


Description

What if your phone truly helped you connect with people more than disconnect with those around you?
You CAN dare to be relationally different in a screen-to-screen culture.
 
But. . .honestly, I like my phone.
So what should I do?
 
You probably enjoy screens but don’t want them hurting your relationships with the people who matter most, right?  What if you could improve your face-to-face relationships, develop deeper connections, resolve conflict, and confidently communicate with friends, parents, teachers, roommates, coworkers, potential employers…even the barista at your local coffee shop?
 
What if you paused to think before you posted, avoiding some of the hurt and consequences that almost always lead to regret after?

What if you became a master of your own screen-time instead of letting it master you?

What if you became more screen-wise?
 

40 real-life realizations including. . .

* Your phone doesn’t have an UNSEND button.

*Texting is a dumb way to manage conflict.

* We all need a digital detox every once in a while.

* Sometimes less is more.

* Sometimes the people we love the most are the people we ignored all day.

Author and youth culture expert, Jonathan McKee, and his daughter Alyssa McKee, uncover forty random realizations they’ve discovered over the last five years.  Screens provide fun platforms to connect with faraway friends; and sometimes the people we love the most are the people we ignore all day.  Jonathan and Alyssa help young adults navigate face-to-face communication in a screen-to-screen world too!  Maybe they’ll help you navigate face-to-face communication in a screen-to-screen world too!

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Why Am I Feeling Like This? A Teen's Guide to Freedom from Anxiety and Depression by David Murray - Crossway

Why Am I Feeling Like This? A Teen's Guide to Freedom from Anxiety and Depression by David Murray - Crossway

                                                 

pub date 14 Jul 2020

you can get it here: https://amzn.to/32ochpr

Sometimes even as adults, we don´t even get how we feel, or we know how but it is hard to verbalize... imagine being a teenager. We need to be aware all the time about what they are dealing with, how to stay close, and develop great communication. Every resource who tries to be a tool to engage with them and lead them to the truth I cherish. (MIB). I read very harsh reviews about this book, mainly from nonbelievers, I wonder why they bother to read something they already know they won´t like. I think we need to read about it in different voices and approaches. This book is for Christian people, read it with that in mind, you will find prayers at the end of every chapter. You will find these titles and you may find them interesting and the teen can relate with them. Obviously, not all the cases are the same but you can start engaging in a conversation about it. 

1. Circular Sarah
2. Tense Tom
3. Doomed Dave (this is the author's testimony)
4. Imaginative Imogen
5. Panicky Paul
6. Faithless Flavia
7. Controlling Colin
8. Depressed Dan
9. Negative Nicole
10. Workaholic Will
11. Beautiful Brianna
12. Media Max
13. Friendly Fiona
14. Bullied Benton
15. Rebellious Rob
16. Perfect Peyton
17. Paralyzed Pam
18. Lonely Luke

Description

Counselor David Murray introduces readers to the personal stories of 18 teens who have dealt with different types of anxiety or depression. From these accounts, Murray equips teens with keys to unlock the chains of anxiety and depression and experience new liberty, peace, and joy in their lives.

A Note From the Publisher

PDF may not be compatible with all reading devices

Advance Praise

“As a parent of three daughters, I know teenagers fear talking to their parents about difficult subject matters like anxiety and depression. But this no longer has to be the case. My friend David Murray wrote a tool for teenagers to not only help them understand anxiety and depression but also give them guidance on how they can have tough conversations with their parents or other responsible adults.”
—Ed Stetzer, Executive Director, Billy Graham Center for Evangelism, Wheaton College

“David Murray’s book and words have been a huge help in my walk with anxiety and depression. As a teenager, a student, and an athlete, the stresses of this world can easily become too much. I’d recommend this book to family, friends, or any teen who is struggling.”
—Isaac, age 17

“Parenting is good for our prayer lives, we find, especially when sons and daughters are navigating the many anxieties that seem to coincide with the teenage years. David Murray has the practical experience and spiritual wisdom to help. Based in biblical truth and at the same time sensitive to the psychological and physiological complexities of human emotions, Murray’s companion guides tell real-life stories that empower teens and their parents to understand their feelings, care well for one another, and take concrete steps toward healing together.”
—Phil and Lisa Ryken, President, Wheaton College, and his wife, Lisa Ryken

“For years, I have been scouring shelves for solid and practical teen resources that blend Christian faith and mental health. My search is over! In Why Am I Feeling Like This?, David Murray offers engaging wisdom that addresses common teenage thought hurdles that perpetuate anxiety and depression, all in a voice that resonates with a teen reader. I am thrilled to add this book to my professional library.”
—Emilie DeYoung, Supervisor for Child and Adolescent Counseling, Family Wellness Center, Zeeland, Michigan

“There are plenty of resources for adults struggling with stress, anxiety, and depression, but few for teens—even though we know that more teens than ever are facing these issues. A resource was desperately needed to address their unique challenges and circumstances, and this book is the best thing I could have imagined. It’s the most practical, compassionate, and biblical resource I have ever seen for teenagers struggling with anxiety and depression. I will be quickly recommending this to any struggling teen I know.”
—Jaquelle Crowe Ferris, Founder and COO, The Young Writer; author, This Changes Everything

“With anxiety and depression at an all-time high in today’s teens, this book could not come at a more crucial time. Why Am I Feeling Like This? is an extremely practical, helpful, biblical, and hopeful book that will help open the pathways of communication between teens and their parents. Rather than giving spiritually cliché answers to a complex and multilayered issue, David Murray compassionately walks alongside anxious and hurting teenagers in a disarming way, offering clarity, hope, and wise counsel in how to better understand their unique struggle with anxiety and depression, as well as practical and spiritual tools to take steps toward physical and spiritual healing.”
—Sarah Walton, coauthor, Hope When It Hurts and Together through the Storms

“All teenagers who experience anxiety or depression long for a silver bullet to magically solve the way they feel. Unfortunately, such a silver bullet does not exist. Fortunately, teens now have a toolbox full of manageable, practical approaches to help them heal in the face of anxiety or depression. In Why Am I Feeling Like This?, David Murray demonstrates his understanding of teens’ struggles and his grasp of practical, biblical paths toward healing. This book will be an immensely helpful guide to any teen who wants to find healing and is willing to take small but significant action steps to achieve it.”
—Christopher Walker, Associate Pastor for Youth Ministry, Westminster Presbyterian Church, Lancaster, Pennsylvania

“Teens, if you are struggling with anxiety, depression, or a combination of the two, you need to read Why Am I Feeling Like This? David Murray will help you—he is insightful, biblical, wise, and practical. Heed his words and counsel, and mostly, heed God’s word as you seek to battle anxiety and pursue healing through Christ’s help and the hope of his gospel.”
—Kristen Wetherell, author, Fight Your Fears; coauthor, Hope When It Hurts

Sex, Purity, and the Longings of a Girl's Heart Discovering the Beauty and Freedom of God-Defined Sexuality by Kristen Clark & Bethany Beal - Baker Books

Sex, Purity, and the Longings of a Girl's Heart Discovering the Beauty and Freedom of God-Defined Sexuality by Kristen Clark & Bethany Beal - Baker Books

These ladies give very good advice to young ladies about sex, relationships, purity, and boundaries. I have listened to them in their youtube channel and have read their blog posts. I wish the next generation to listen to their message. They have been criticized because their message is very countercultural, but that is why it is so good.  I hope and pray they continue to write and speak as this message spreads and avoids so much pain in little girls hearts because they live as if they would not face consequences to their unresponsible and shameful acts, every girl, and woman deserves respect and a life full of freedom in those areas, to enjoy when it is time.

you can get it here https://amzn.to/2NzyXfw
Pub date 30 april 2019

Description

For the modern Christian woman living in today's sexually charged society, embracing God's design for sex and purity can often feel like an impossible pursuit. As the culture seeks to normalize things such as pornography, erotica, and casual sex, both single and married women of all ages feel immense pressure to conform. With alluring temptations constantly inviting them to join in, they might even begin to question whether God's design is truly good. They wrestle with questions like

- What is the purpose of my sexuality?
- What does it mean to pursue purity?
- Are my sexual longings good or bad?

In this encouraging book, Kristen Clark and Bethany Beal share honestly about their own struggles and victories, and invite women on a personal journey to discover and reclaim a biblical vision for their sexuality. Kristen and Bethany help women understand why God's design for sexuality is good, relevant, and leads to true hope and lasting freedom.

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Growing in Godliness: A Teen Girl's Guide to Maturing in Christ By Lindsey Carlson - Crossway

Growing in Godliness: A Teen Girl's Guide to Maturing in Christ By Lindsey Carlson - Crossway

pub date: 31 may 2019

you can pre order it here: https://amzn.to/3oeRKMa

Girls are complex beautiful creatures, more when they are teens. I really like resources for girls, because I have one. I enjoyed the simpleness and truth shared in this book. It gives perspective and wisdom you young girls. I quote this part that I loved:

"Growing in godliness takes a lifetime. As you grow, you will be tempted to grow weary to lose sight of the goal of godliness and to wonder if God is really at work in your life at all (...) where you find death, pray for new life. Where you find immaturity, pray for maturity (...). When you die to yourself and come alive in Christ, you live to glorify God by growing in godliness. (...)As you grow to look more like Jesus, you will more clearly display God´s likeness to the watching world. God will use the fruits of righteousness in your life to plant seeds of faith in the lives of otheres. And in doing so, Christ builds his kingdom. (...) Fruitful maturity in Christ is the ultimate way your life can bring glory to God. Never stip growing". That is my prayer for my little pre-teen. 

Growing in Godliness: A Teen Girl's Guide to Maturing in Christ

By Lindsey Carlson

"Hands down my favorite book for teen girls."
Rosaria Butterfield, author, The Gospel Comes with a House Key

Your teen years matter.

Of all the ways you're learning and changing during the busy teenage years, your growth in Christ is the most important. God intends to use your teen years as a launching pad into a lifelong pursuit of looking more like Jesus.

This book will help you prioritize your Christian growth—pointing you to the resources God has given you in his Word, in prayer, and in the church; offering help for managing your emotions, watching your words, and bearing spiritual fruit; and challenging you with ways to center your life around this important task. 

Even as a teenager, you have all it takes to grow in godliness.

Author: Lindsey Carlson is the mother of five children and has served alongside her husband in pastoral ministry for fourteen years, currently at Imprint Community Church in Baltimore, Maryland. She enjoys teaching and discipling women through writing and public speaking, but most often through the context of the local church.

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Endorsements:

“In a world where teens are too often viewed as incapable of earnest discipleship practices, Lindsey Carlson’s book communicates a refreshing and much-needed message: maturity starts now. Growing in Godlinessoffers basic concepts, accessible tools, and practical steps for teens to understand themselves as devoted followers of Christ. And it offers parents a rare gift as well: the golden opportunity of faith-infused dialogue with their young-adult child.”
Jen Wilkin, Director of Classes and Curriculum, The Village Church; author, Women of the Word; None Like Him; and In His Image

“So much of the person we turn out to be hinges on decisions made in our teenage years. Those years can be filled with wonder, but also with fears and dangers. In this book, Lindsey Carlson gives a practical guide for how young women can use their teenage years to grow in Christ. This advice could be life-changing for you, or for someone you love.”
Russell D. Moore, President, The Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission of the Southern Baptist Convention

“Growing in Godliness is hands down my favorite book for teen girls. Its fresh writing, theological grit, accessible advice, grace-driven counsel, and practical application of the means of grace make me want to put it in the hands of all of the girls I know. No Pollyanna fluff or theological bricks here. I started to read this in the hospital, watching my own teenage girl recover from major surgery, and the sections that I read filled me with hope in the dark hours of my daughter’s pain.”
Rosaria Butterfield, Former Professor of English, Syracuse University; author, The Gospel Comes with a House Key

“As children grow into teenagers, there is also a growing sense of urgency in their parents. There’s so much to say, so much to teach, and still so much to learn. It’s hard to know where to start. Parents can trust that Growing in Godliness will give their teen girls a great place to start in their discipleship. This practical resource is grounded in the gospel and candidly conversational to reach teen girls where they are.”
Gloria Furman, author, Missional Motherhood and Treasuring Christ When Your Hands Are Full

“It’s not easy to be a teen girl. The world tells you to follow your heart, your peers encourage you to conform to their image, and even your own emotions threaten to overwhelm you. Which of us didn’t long for a trustworthy friend to guide us through those messy middle-school years? Thankfully Lindsey Carlson is that friend—warm, wise, funny, and direct—pointing teens to the only source of certainty and hope in a confusing world. Again and again, she brings girls back to God and his word, encouraging teens to shake off the worldliness that stunts their spiritual growth and to reach instead for Christ alone. As a pastor’s wife and mother, I couldn’t be more pleased to have this book on my shelf. Give it to the teens in your church or, better yet, gather a group and read it together. Growing in Godliness is an invaluable resource for young teen girls and the adults who care about their souls.”
Megan Hill, author, Praying Together and Contentment; Editor, The Gospel Coalition

“While I have no experience in being a teenage girl, I’ve got a fair bit of experience in raising them. And from the perspective of a father, I can say this book represents exactly the kind of knowledge and wisdom that will serve them well for the few years they are teenagers and for the lifetime beyond.”
Tim Challies, blogger, Challies.com

“Growing in Godliness is one of the best resources I’ve read on the topic of discipleship in the teen years. Lindsey Carlson is relatable, engaging, understanding, wise, and laugh-out-loud funny as she helps teen girls grasp their need for God and learn how to grow in faith. I plan to read this book with my daughter and will be recommending it for all her friends!”
Melissa B. Kruger, Director of Women’s Content, The Gospel Coalition; author, In All Things: A Nine-Week Devotional Bible Study on Unshakeable Joy

“As a fellow victim of the glamour shots trend of the 1990s, I can relate to Lindsey Carlson’s described desire for quick fixes and microwaved maturity. But she has given teenage girls a gift in these pages—not only a description of what it means to be spiritually mature but also a relatable guide for pursuing that growth. I’m thankful my own daughter will have these words to encourage her as she grows in grace.”
Catherine Parks, author, Real and Empowered: How God Shaped 11 Women’s Lives (and Can Shape Yours Too)

“This book was a heart-changing read. It altered my perspective on many things. The author had lots of stories, which made reading it fun. Now I can’t wait to grow in godliness!”
Emily H., age 11

Choose Greatness 11 wise decisions that brave young men make by Gary Chapman and Clarence Shuler - Northfield Publishing

Choose Greatness 11 wise decisions that brave young men make by Gary Chapman and Clarence Shuler - Northfield Publishing  

We are always looking for good lectures for our 12yo boy, that is why moms are also asking me for ideas for their own children to read.

 

When I saw this title I knew I wanted it for Him. It is a short book with 11 wise decisions the authors explore (with some other challenges involved). My son read one per afternoon, I asked about each chapter and at night he is discussing it with his dad about the questions involved at the end of each chapter.

The authors present eleven wise decisions young men need to make.
#1 Choose to Seek Wisdom from Parents or Trusted Adults
#2 Choose to Seek Knowledge through Education
#3 Choose to Make Technology Work for You
#4 Choose to Be Successful: Work Hard
#5 Choose to Respect Girls and Women
#6 Choose to Be Sexually Responsible
#7 Choose to Live Longer and Happier – Avoid Drugs and Alcohol
#8 Choose to Live Longer and Happier – Avoid Tobacco and Marijuana
#9 Choose to Build Diverse Friendships
#10 Choose to Invest Time in Helping Others
#11 Choose to Discover the Truth About God

I enjoyed you know which one is talking each time. I´m so thankful for this kind of resources for young men. Many moms have told me they are happy about wise decision #5. My love language is Acts of service, probably that is why I´m thankful about #10 wise decision "Chose to invest time in helping others"

Another mom asked me about the chapter about “choose to be sexually responsible”,I recommend you to read it first and decide how to talk about this with your child, reading along and talking in about it in a way he can understand and with the level of maturity he has. This culture is used to believe that being “responsible” is just to use condom, and it is not, I´m glad the authors didn´t share the topic with that light world view. The chapter is clear about consecuences and gives young men 3 higher challenges to be responsible. If you are interested and your kid is young, I recommend you to read it first and then with your son. Is a very short and easy to read book. 170 clean and vivid pages.

This book it is important, informative, wise and not toxic at all, it even encourages young men to respect girl and women. I read a very uninformed and false review about it… it is sad people write without reading the book, you need to read the whole book to give an opinion, and also must be validated with education when you write about it. It is sad, because what we need as a society is a well informed view about this generation. All I read in every page was 2 men educated author trying to help young men with facts, not just opinion. and also being respectful with men and women in the way they wrote.   

 

We need to teach our children to ask good questions, to find answers, and not to believe everything they hear.

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Why do some teens thrive as adults while others struggle? What makes the difference?

Gary Chapman, the New York Times #1 bestselling author of The 5 Love Languages®, and Clarence Shuler met when Clarence was still a teen. Gary mentored Clarence and helped him make wise decisions during his tumultuous teen years. Decades later, the two are still close friends and both lead powerful ministries that help people all around the world live better, more godly lives.

Clarence saw the importance of someone coming alongside when he needed to make difficult but wise decisions. That’s why Gary and Clarence are teaming up to give this gift to other young men. In Choose Greatness, they look at 11 important choices every young man faces, and talk through how he can choose wisely and thereby choose greatness. Full of rich wisdom, down-to-earth writing, and compassionate insight, this book is perfect for a teen to read on their own or (even better) with a mentoring adult.

Help the teens in your life choose greatness today.