A Teen's Guide to Christian Living Practical Answers to Tough Questions About God and Faith by Bettie Youngs, Jennifer Leigh Youngs, Debbie Thurman
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Book Description

As teens grapple with life's difficult challenges, many want to look to God for answers, but are unsure how to best do that. This comprehensive, teen-friendly source will encourage, enlighten and point them toward their loving heavenly father.

A Teen's Guide to Christian Living takes a refreshing look at real faith in a real God and how it sustains the younger believer through the ups and downs of life. Whether you are a teenager dealing with the pain and fear of divorced parents, broken or abusive relationships, serious illness, life-changing choices or simply with the pressures of everyday living (family life, friends, school, job and career choices), you will find in these pages comfort, encouragement, direction and an anchor to keep you on solid ground. All teens, from those who have never set foot inside a church to those who cut their teeth on Bible stories, will gain a deeper understanding of the Christian faith and learn answers these questions:

• Who is God and why should I believe in Him?
  
  
• What does God of expect me and how will I discover this?
  
  
• How well does God know me, and does He love me, no matter what is in my past or in spite of the things I've said and done?
  
  
• Does God have a plan for me? Specifically, does He care who my friends are or what kind of work I do? Does He have someone in mind for me to love?
  
  
• Is there a "best" way to pray, and how does prayer make a difference?
  
  
• Does God watch over my family-even if one or more family member doesn't believe in God?
  
  
• Does loving God mean I can't go to parties, kiss or flirt?
  
  
• Does loving God mean I can only associate with those of my own religious beliefs?
  
  
• How can I "serve" and follow God and still be a "regular" teen with "regular" friends and a "regular" life?
  
  
• How can I have the courage to live my faith every day, in every way?

A particular strength of this book lies in the stories by real teens that demonstrate how they have learned to rely on God during a moment of truth in their lives. These stories of real-life courage and overcoming will inspire you and give you hope to face life's challenges. Each chapter teaches a particular "Christian" topic and closes with thought-provoking questions to help teen readers examine their own lives and put Christian principles into practice.

About the Author

Bettie Youngs, Ph. D., Ed.D.

Bettie Youngs, Ph. D., Ed.D., is an international lecturer and counselor. Dr. Young's is a university professor and executive director of the Phoenix ED Foundation. She serves on the board of trustees to Drake University and is consultant to Fortune 500 companies. Dr. Youngs is founder of Bettie B. Youngs & Associates and president of Instruction & Professional Development, Inc.

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Jennifer Leigh Youngs

Jennifer Leigh Youngs, is a speaker and workshop presenter for teens and parents nationwide. She is the coauthor of the bestseller Taste Berries for Teens and Taste Berries for Teens Journal, and author of A Stress-Management Guide for Teens and Goal Setting Skills for Young Adults..

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Debbie Thurman

Debbie Thurman - author, journalist and speaker - has been actively involved in many facets of Christian ministry for more than twenty years. She now runs her own ministry, Sheer Faith, in Central Virginia where she leads a weekly support group and works with local and state officials and churches to improve mental health care and family support..

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