10 Reasons To Stay Christian In High School

When Monday rolls around and Christian teens set foot on campus, do they leave their faith back in Sunday school—or are they the same Christ-following kids that people know (and admire) at church? Do they have the courage to “stay Christian” around peers—or do they slide toward what’s popular (risking some painful regrets)? Whether teens are looking ahead to their high school years or are somewhere in the middle, there’s a lot they can do to remain sane when everyone else has jumped off the deep end. This book is filled with advice and tips to help them stay Christian in high school.

When Monday rolls around you don't have to leave your faith back in Sunday school or slide toward what's popular (risking painful regrets). You can build the courage right now to "stay Christian" around your peers--and ultimately lead them to faith in Jesus. This book can help. 10 Reasons to Stay Christian in High School is filled with everything you need to know to survive and thrive ... and LIVE what you believe.

Smart girl, this guide was created just for you! . . . The Smart Girl’s Guide to Mean Girls, Manicures, and God's Amazing Plan for ME melds spiritual and practical advice with humor—a winning combination as you’re trying to navigate the ups and downs of life with grace and confidence. 101 tips including. . . · Learn to wait.· Eliminate distractions.· Be intentional.· Be flexible.· Put down your phone. · Contribute to your community. · Iron something.· Live today as though it's your last.· Trust God. · Be a light. · Don't be a mean girl. . . . and dozens more will encourage and challenge your spirit, equipping you to go deeper in your faith and grow an increasingly intimate relationship with God—and you just might encounter a little fun along the way! I know what I’m doing. I have it all planned out—plans to take care of you, not abandon you, plans to give you the future you hope for. Jeremiah 29:11 msg

Dubbed "a heroic gate-crasher" by New York Times bestselling author Glennon Doyle, Brian D. McLaren explores reasons to leave or stay within the church and if so how... "Brian's new book on remaining Christian knocks it out of the ballpark in terms of framing and naming the questions. I cannot stop reading it. Thank you, Brian!" —Fr. Richard Rohr, OFM, founder of the Center for Action and Contemplation, author of The Universal Christ "Any thoughtful Christian has been asking the questions McLaren tackles here, but many of us are afraid to voice them aloud. In Do I Stay Christian? we’re gifted a gentle guide who opens ideas and voices the questions we cannot, naming our frustration, fear, and hesitant hope." —Rev. Dr. Amy Butler, former Senior Minister, The Riverside Church; Founder, Invested Faith Do I Stay Christian? addresses in public the powerful question that surprising numbers of people—including pastors, priests, and other religious leaders—are asking in private. Picking up where Faith After Doubt leaves off, Do I Stay Christian? is not McLaren's attempt to persuade Christians to dig in their heels or run for the exit. Instead, he combines his own experience with that of thousands of people who have confided in him over the years to help readers make a responsible, honest, ethical decision about their religious identity. There is a way to say both yes and no to the question of staying Christian, McLaren says, by shifting the focus from whether we stay Christian to how we stay human. If Do I Stay Christian? is the question you're asking—or if it's a question that someone you love is asking—this is the book you've been waiting for.

We know full well the pressures and stress that high school students experience today. As if it weren’t hard enough to try to pass A.P. English, make the varsity football team, and stay out of trouble, students are constantly hearing about how they need to be a “good Christian.” It’s not easy. Being a Christian might be tough, but it’s worth it. Now updated for the next generation of teenagers going through high school, this bestselling resource teaches teens how to handle the temptations and pressures they face every day. Through reading about teenagers in the Bible who also faced huge issues in their lives, teens will be encouraged to make a difference in their world today. How to Stay Christian in High School will help teen readers grapple with their faith and make it real for whatever circumstance they face.

Most families are riding the wave of high-tech gadgets, rarely considering its negative consequences: increased stress, “connected isolation,” loneliness, bad habits and behaviors, and dangerous addictions. Managing Your Family's High-Tech Habits helps you sort through the promise and the pitfalls of virtual living, showing you how to navigate social media choices and set healthy boundaries. Various chapters address hot-button issues: why boys get hooked on video games; why our daughters practically “live” on their cell phones; what to do when families are caught in the dark side of the web.

Sometimes our challenges seem too big, our pain too overwhelming … and there’s only one question we can think to ask: “O Lord, will You help me?” Regardless of our struggle—from health scares to financial troubles and relationship woes—Complete God Confidence shares forty engaging stories that illustrate the liberating assurance of 1 John 5:13-15.

If I Could Ask God Just One Question is a much-needed resource--whether you've grown up in the church or are new to the Christian faith. Eighty chapters, written in an easy-to-follow Q & A format, offer biblical answers to your most-asked questions about life, God, the Bible, and faith. You will come to realize that God isn't afraid of the hard questions, and His Word has all the answers you'll ever need!

With a mix of genuine forgiveness, honest communication, and a strong desire to make things better, any relationship can improve. Our circumstances won’t change, however, as long as two people focus on each other’s faults. And the worst thing we can get from a less-than-perfect relationship is a negative attitude toward life. This book guides you through the timeless insights of Colossians 3, wise counsel that can help you change the way you relate to others. The keys: Let go of imperfections, learn to forgive, and start living virtues like compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience.

The author presents an interactive guide that helps students examine different world views and myths that they may encounter at college, giving them the tools they need to meet the challenges ahead.