Religion For Teens

As God allows us to understand the mystery and marvel of brain science, we have the exciting opportunity to reexamine our assumptions about human behavior. Perhaps nowhere does this impact our lives more profoundly than when we think about raising children - especially teenagers. Where parents often see a sweet boy or girl who has morphed into an incomprehensible bundle of hormones and angst, what we really ought to be seeing is an amazing young adult whose brain is under heavy construction.

Congratulations! You have a teenager in your home. Life will never quite be the same again (of course, you already know that). But it can be better than you’ve ever dreamed. In fact, you’re just five days away from your teenager asking, “What can I do to help?” Guaranteed! With his signature wit and commonsense psychology, internationally recognized family expert and New York Times best-selling author Dr. Kevin Leman will help you. your teenager’s life. With Dr. Leman’s instinct and insight, plus an index with gutsy advice on 75 hot-button issues that keep parents up at night.

David Ridges made the Book of Mormon easier for you-now let this master teacher help your teen understand the scriptures too. Specifically tailored to youth and the challenges they face in these latter days, Part One covers 1 Nephi through Words of Mormon and features maps, coded text, and new scriptural analysis. Help your children build a strong spiritual foundation, rooted in the Book of Mormon.

Every day, another Millennial becomes an adult. For many young people, the transition is a bumpy one, fraught with opportunities to make mistakes and bad choices. The clear expectations they had at home or in school are gone, and they may feel unprepared to face what comes next. But sometimes we make it harder than it has to be. Combining entertaining stories from his own experience, insights from the Bible, and compelling evidence from research, "JP" Pokluda lays out a roadmap for how to navigate life as an adult.

In his senior year of high school, Michael hits rock bottom. Having been caught in the wrong place at the wrong time, he has now been suspended from the track team and lost his college scholarship. His coach is angry, his parents are disappointed, and he's diving headfirst into a downward spiral. Facing the bleak future ahead, he sees no way out and wonders if life is really worth living. But with some divine intervention, he's given a second chance when he's offered a once-in-a-lifetime journey of discovery.

Building a new habit can be super tough. That’s why this devotional is crafted to be approachable and engaging, with themes that resonate deeply with teenage girls. By making faith practical and personal, she’ll be excited to keep coming back for more. This isn’t just for the 'perfect' church girl—it’s for any teen who’s curious about faith, no matter where she’s starting from. These devotionals focus on real-world issues like friendships, stress, and self-confidence, helping her explore spirituality in a way that feels genuine and meaningful.

Designed from the popular latest edition of The Action Bible, this fresh version of The Action Bible New Testament offers biblical truth for kids, teens, spiritual seekers, and anyone eager to know more about God’s Word.

Every ministry needs capable and reliable volunteers, but so often it feels like no one is coming forward to fill your church's needs. In reality, the people around us do want to volunteer their time and talents, but we often fail to connect potential volunteers to ministry opportunities or lose them somewhere along the way. The Volunteer Effect is your start-to-finish guide to recruiting, leading, and retaining volunteers for your ministry.

This captivating audiobook brings beloved biblical stories to life through intimate, first-person narratives, letting you experience them as if you were there. Picture the creation of the world through the eyes of a wolf, or the miracle of the loaves and fishes from the perspective of the young boy who shared his bread. Each story is reimagined with emotional depth, pulling you into the hearts and minds of those who shaped these timeless tales.

The world needs young men to grow up into real men. But here's the problem: young men get so many conflicting messages about what it means to be a man, they find it hard to know what masculinity looks like when men are at their absolute best.

The Ultimate Teen Girls Survival Guide – the empowering roadmap to help teen girls navigate the complexities of adolescence with confidence, resilience, and grace. This inclusive guide combines practical advice, real-life stories, and a touch of biblical wisdom, offering invaluable insights for young women from all walks of life. It's a beacon of inspiration that illuminates the path toward self-confidence, personal growth, and embracing one's true identity, designed to empower teen girls of diverse backgrounds without excluding those who are not Christian.

Our preteen years, ages nine to 13, can present some of the most difficult times in our young lives, a period of tremendous physical and emotional change. We're eager to leave the "kid" stage, yet we're uncertain about what adolescence will bring; we start hearing the familiar refrain "wait until you're older" far too often. Chicken Soup for the Preteen Soul is a companion guide for these transitional years.

When innocent horseplay temporarily lands Andi and her friends in jail, they decide that a trip into the mountains will leave their troubles far behind. Accompanied by big brother Mitch and armed with a map showing old gold diggings, they can't wait to strike it rich. What could be better than two weeks of camping and horseback riding? But instead of gold they find heaps of trouble - trouble that leaves Mitch gravely wounded. Andi needs help fast. But who can she trust? And what good is a bag of gold when her beloved brother lies near death in the middle of nowhere?

At age 14, Wendy Gossard was drawn by the tranquil blue eyes and personal magnetism of a man known as Yahowah, leader of a spiritual group called the Source Family. Fleeing her own family and becoming a fugitive from justice in the state of California, Wendy followed the 1970s cult group across settlements in California and Hawaii on a quest for spiritual direction, communal harmony, and basic survival. Growing up, the teenager, called Mushroom by Yahowah, had questions about her pregnancy, relationships, and place in the universe.

You remember the dreams you had when your child was born. The innocence and You remember the dreams you had when your child was born. The innocence and possibilities. But lately, things have taken a troubling turn. Sure, you do your best to keep up appearances in public. But you live in constant worry about what’s happening behind your teenager’s closed bedroom door. Now it’s time to turn the tide with The E.M.B.R.A.C.E. Parenting Method.

With real-life stories about teens, supporting scriptures, and interactive questions, Bruce Wilkinson reveals to young listeners the pivotal secrets to the truly abundant life. Students, youth groups, and future church leaders will welcome this dramatic follow-up to The Prayer of Jabez for Teens.

When the Nazis came to power in Europe, the lives of homosexuals came to be ruled by fear as raids, arrests, prison sentences, and expulsions became the daily reality. When the concentration camps were built, homosexuals were imprisoned along with Jews. The pink triangle, sewn onto prison uniforms, became the symbol of their persecution. Branded by the Pink Triangle combines historical research with first-person accounts and individual stories to bring this history to life for listeners.

This informative, practical audiobook is replete with guidance, insight, and ideas for helping teens navigate the turbulent waters of loss. While it primarily focuses on losses due to death, the principles discussed can be applied to any loss a teen might be experiencing. Teen Grief also includes hints for group discussion so that this resource can also be used by school staff, across entire school districts, and in churches. Together, we can make a massive difference - one teen at a time.

The Guy's Guide will encourage your faith, challenge you spiritually, and give you real-life advice how to live out your faith in today’s highly secularized culture, with distractions lurking around every corner. . .and just a click away.

5-Minute Mini Devotions for Teen Girls by DreamShine Publishing offers strength, emotional confidence, and God-centered anxiety relief. With practical tools for letting go of negative thoughts and building emotional resilience, this book guides you through life’s ups and downs with grace and faith. What You’ll Find Inside: 365 daily devotions designed for quick reflection and personal growth.