Best Teen & Young Adult Christianity

One God, One Plan, One Life helps teens to cut through life’s distractions and rely on the one thing that is truly important—a relationship with God. With more than 130 million products in print, Max Lucado is America's bestselling inspirational author.

This book is filled with stories that will make you laugh and make you cry. Jack Canfield is co-creator of the Chicken Soup for the Soul® series, which includes forty New York Times bestsellers, and coauthor of The Success Principles: How to Get from Where You Are to Where You Want to Be .

This book will help you see how the truth about God changes everything—our relationships, our time, our sin, our habits, and more—freeing us to live joyful, obedient, and Christ-exalting lives, even while we’re young. In all the changes, wise teens need straight talk—bold talk!—the kind of advice that is sharp enough to help them cut through the false promises and lies of our culture and blunt enough to push back all the old, tired stereotypes of teenagers. This book is fearless, lucid, God focused, and gospel drenched, all applied in concrete practices, and aimed at nothing less than your eternal joy. “In a culture where many young people feel entitled and struggle through swamps of victimization, Jaquelle Crowe calls her fellow teens to Christian discipline. May she and her fellow visionaries—and there is a growing number of them!—follow this path to the end, empowered by transforming grace.”. — D. A. Carson. , Research Professor of New Testament, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School; Cofounder, The Gospel Coalition. May Christ bless Jaquelle and use her book toward that glorious end!”. — Ray Ortlund. , Lead Pastor, Immanuel Church, Nashville, Tennessee. I pray that a multitude of teenagers would take up and read this book.”. — Gloria Furman. , author, Missional Motherhood and Treasuring Christ When Your Hands Are Full. I recommend this book for both you and the young people in your life.”. — Dan DeWitt. , Director, Center for Biblical Apologetics and Public Christianity, Cedarville University; author, Christ or Chaos and Jesus or Nothing. “In this gospel-saturated little book, Jaquelle gives a courageous and winsome call to young people to treasure Jesus above all, and to see how faith in him touches and transforms every area of life. I could list the many strengths of her book, but perhaps the most effective endorsement is this: I will gladly give This Changes Everything to my own teenagers with confidence that it will be a blessing to them.”. — Tim Challies. , blogger, Challies.com. A simple, yet profound book, I would recommend This Changes Everything to any young person eager to start taking their faith seriously.”. — Trent Blake. , age 17, Mulberry, Florida. With plenty of real-life illustrations, This Changes Everything clearly explains why the gospel matters so much and challenges us to live for the glory of God.”. — Olivia White. , age 13, Mebane, North Carolina.

This beautifully crafted collector’s edition invites children to discover—through vibrant illustrations, read-along CDs, and the entire book animated on DVD—that Jesus is at the center of God’s great story of salvation … and at the center of their story, too. A native of England, Sally currently lives in New York City. True, that’s to be expected when you combine the mesmerizing illustrations of Jago and the award-winning writing of Sally Lloyd-Jones, a Brit with an uncanny knack for storytelling.” More to Life Magazine ( More to Life Magazine ). --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Finding ways to connect on a spiritual level with teens can be difficult. Joe White "knows more about teens than anyone in North America," says Dr. James Dobson of Focus on the Family.

This One Year book is a diary-style devotional for tween girls (9 to 14) that emphasizes their growing, special relationship with God. The book emphasizes that tween girls can have a relationship with God and that they can share their intimate thoughts, fears, insecurities, joys, etc. In this devotional, bestselling teen and tween author Sandra Byrd tackles 365 of those questions with scripturally based answers designed just for today’s girl.

One God, One Plan, One Life helps teens to cut through life’s distractions and rely on the one thing that is truly important—a relationship with God. With more than 130 million products in print, Max Lucado is America's bestselling inspirational author.

Thanks to social media, these desires now get channeled online. Topics covered include: Living for God's approval, not human approval; Cultivating a true identity; Using social media wisely; Building a positive reputation online; Spreading kindness, love, and compassion; Distinguishing online friends from real friends; Building deep connections that last; Handling rejection, criticism, and volatile emotions; Activating your Christian faith; and Making an eternal difference, not a temporary splash. Using relatable anecdotes, thoughtful reflection questions, and Biblical references, Kari empowers young women to make sound decisions that will bring them closer to God and His purpose for their lives. Liked is truly a first of its kind for teen girls, turning down the artificial noise of her world to emphasize God's true voice of unconditional love and grace." Trying to raise kids is like a constantly moving target in today's world and her wisdom and insight helps and encourages me as I find my way in the parenting journey. "Kari's empathy, wisdom, and compassion are gifts to all women, and I'm grateful that, in Liked , her life-giving, uplifting, and encouraging words continually remind teenage girls (and the rest of us!). - Sophie Hudson, author of Giddy Up, Eunice and Home is Where My People Are "As a mom of four growing daughters I am grateful for the heart, ministry, and words of Kari. She tackles tough questions and real struggles with Biblical truth and priceless wisdom, empowering young women to live free from the pressure to pretend they are someone they aren't because they are already loved just as they are!

– Alex and Brett Do Hard Things is the Harris twins' revolutionary message in its purest and most compelling form, giving readers a tangible glimpse of what is possible for teens who actively resist cultural lies that limit their potential. Combating the idea of adolescence as a vacation from responsibility, the authors weave together biblical insights, history, and modern examples to redefine the teen years as the launching pad of life. It is crystal clear, to the point, interesting, funny, challenging, encouraging, and an easy read.” – Lisa R., age 15, Australia “Adult expectations for youth are too low. Or as the Harris brothers would say, ‘Rebel against low expectations.’” – John Piper, bestselling author of Don’t Waste Your Life “The message of Do Hard Things is going to awaken the dreams and passions of thousands of young people all over the world. I recommend it to any and every teen who has a desire to turn their life around and make a difference.” – Ashley W., age 13, Georgia “Alex and Brett capture the passion and potential of our generation perfectly in this book. And not just for those wanting to launch successfully into adulthood, but also for discontent twenty- and thirty-somethings who long to be catapulted into significance.” – Ted Slater, editor of Boundless, Focus on the Family “I'm not exactly a teenager anymore. I can't recommend it highly enough.” – Shannon Ethridge, bestselling author of the Every Woman's Battle series “This book is a wake up call to a generation that is down in the dumps. I'd recommend it to anyone, young or old.” – Douglas A., age 17, England “ Do Hard Things is the textbook for anyone who works with teens; it’s a philosophical and foundational must-read.” – Timothy Eldred, executive director of Christian Endeavor International.

Featuring a new introduction by Neil T. Anderson, this freshly re–covered edition of his bestselling book The Bondage Breaker (more than 1.2 million copies sold) leads readers away from the shadows and shackles in their lives and toward the freedom that comes when they. Dr. Neil T. Anderson , Founder and President Emeritus of Freedom in Christ Ministries (FICM), is the bestselling author or coauthor of more than 60 books, including The Bondage Breaker ® (more than 1.3 million sold).