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This book invites teens on a journey beyond the familiar nativity scenes and holiday movies to uncover the origins, history, and true meaning of Christmas. Designed for curious young readers who love history, mythology, and exploring traditions, it dives into the real stories behind the Wise Men, the shepherds, and even Santa Claus himself. Why do we give gifts? How did Christmas trees become a part of the holiday? And what’s the story behind that star? Teens will discover how cultures, customs, and ancient beliefs combined to shape Christmas as we know it today. Perfect for readers who ...

Have you realized that life is hard, and all the more harder to navigate successfully? In Sturdy by 30, you will find many answers to life issues and even how to go about solving them in the most positive way. Shatara, known as TyTalks to the blog world, has long worked on this particular body of work as a means to encourage people of all ages.

As a professor and youth director, author Dan Dumas has seen that young people have high expectations for themselves. They want their lives to matter, and there's no reason our expectations for them should be any different. This book presents practical tools and biblical advice to middle school and high school-aged listeners so they can make the most of their youth. It covers everything from making the right friendships to how to think about education and how to invest in their relationships with God.

Only God could weave a story that would captivate people all over the world, bring thousands of people from 17 countries to a free-throw line, raise over a million dollars in international AIDS relief, and build a school and medical clinic in Zambia. And only God could do it through the hands of a nine-year-old boy. Austin made a difference by shooting hoops. Take Your Best Shot captures Austin’s amazing adventure and challenges listeners to make a difference.

Born with a clubfoot and enduring intense physical and emotional pain because of it, international speaker, TEDx speaker, and anti-bullying author Chloe Howard will help you overcome the pain and struggles in your own life, coming alongside you as a friend on your journey to live happy and free. You are enough. You are a daughter of God. And no matter how hard life gets, you don’t have to do it alone.

Rebel’s Guide to Spirituality isn’t just a simple self-discovery or trauma healing book. It’s written for you! To take action, you need the tools to do it right. So Rebel’s Guide to Spirituality is packed full of the exercises that will motivate you to put these lessons to work in your life every day....

Who are you? You're probably trying to figure that out! If you're feeling overwhelmed, use this devotional to fix your identity on an unshakable foundation and live with Christ-centered confidence.

There is no junior Holy Spirit!You have a supernatural assignment in God’s Kingdom!Set the standard for a new normal! …the Spirit of Him who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you…—Romans 8:11 Even though generations of people have believed that powerless Christianity is normal, God is radically turning things around—and He wants to use you to introduce a new supernatural normal to a broken world! This book will take your relationship with God to a new level where you begin to expect and experience supernatural signs, wonders, healing, and miracles. Just as the supernatural was ...

It's time to put your past in its place. The past is part of your story. Whether it’s good or bad, the past shapes you into who you are. But it’s easy to get hung up on things that happened yesterday, or last week, or last year. And when you can’t get over the past, you can’t move on to the future. Over It shows you how to pick yourself up, move on, and let God deal with it. With a potent combination of empathy, honesty, Scripture, and wit, Over It will lead you through true recovery. If you’ve ever been the butt of a joke, well, get over it!

Sputtering from the salty mouthful, Erica panicked as the danger of the situation began to sink in. What if Mark or Cassie can’t reach me? I’ll drown.

The author wrote the book to help pre-teens, teenagers, and young adults to navigate throughout life’s circumstances and obstacles.

. The Kingdom or the Girl? . Bloodthirsty demons attack him. . Strange spirits protect him. . A seer foretells his shocking destiny... . In a primitive land filled with magic, witches and giants, a sixteen-year-old musician named David is summoned to chase away the nightmares haunting the King each night. But bad dreams aren’t the only thing troubling the King. Demons torment him, and David will need more than music to break the curse. A deeper and darker evil plagues the countryside. Two powerful foes—the Witch of Endor and a giant named Goliath—lead an army that threatens to enslave...

The way of Christ is countercultural. It doesn't go with the flow, compromise on truth, or stay silent in the face of injustice—so neither can we. No matter how young or old we are, or how much or how little influence we think we have, God calls us to boldly engage our upside-down culture through the lens of his truth. With powerful examples from Scripture and stories from teens today and through the centuries, Sara Barratt equips teens to live with a biblical worldview, approach today's hot-button issues with godly wisdom, and influence their generation for the glory of God.

Teens have a lot of questions about God and faith, such as, Is God really there? Does He really care about my life? How should I pray? How can I know if God is listening or if He has anything to say to me? How do I know what plans He has for my life? This interactive journal is designed to help teens answer those questions and connect with our heavenly Father every day to gain a deeper understanding of what His Word says to them.

As a teenager, Liz felt overwhelmed by anxiety. Now that she's a mental health counselor, she wants to pass on what she's learned. With daily Scripture readings, breathing exercises, and additional mental-health resources, this little book offers you comfort and help in your anxiety. See how your anxiety fits into God's big story—and learn how Jesus can bring you peace.

It's all here! Everything you need to go to Heaven, your true home. Read this book and discover for yourself the four key steps followed by everyone that we now know is in Heaven, people like St. Peter, St. Paul, the seers of Fatima, Padre Pio, and others. To follow in their footsteps and go to Heaven yourself, all you have to do is model your life on theirs. In other words, by doing what they did and not doing what they didn't do, you can virtually guarantee yourself of going to Heaven. If you've ever wished you had a map or a system that would lead you straight to Heaven, now you do! ...

This book seeks to help teens understand clearly the answer to that question. Dr. Phil Huebner writes from his extensive experience with teens and families as he takes teens back to the facts of Christianity. This book will help teens to understand that their identity can be found in Jesus Christ and the facts of who he is, what he has done, and what he has said. Those facts will provide a sure foundation for life and in turn will bring true feelings of happiness, joy, and peace. Teens who listen to this book will find help in living with certainty and confidence.

This devotional focuses on four key categories—physical sensations, negative emotions, compassion to self, and lovingkindness to others. It can be used as a guide for daily meditation and reflection but allows for flexibility, providing inspiration and God’s peace in any situation. Use it on your journey to self-love and then let it take you to a place of love for all as Jesus calls us to love.

The Bible: Enter Here opens the door to God’s word by breathing new life into key Bible stories, retelling them in a fresh, fun, and relatable way. You’ll discover that the Bible is packed with drama, suspense, and even humor. You’ll see that the Bible’s main characters were real people, with the same flaws, fears, and dreams you have, and most importantly, you’ll learn how Jesus’ teachings are vital to your life today.

Chelsea's debut book, Your Own Beautiful, expands upon the beauty tips and inspirational advice featured on her YouTube channel. A life, faith, and beauty guide for teenage and college-aged girls, Your Own Beautiful offers advice on the big issues all girls face - from self-confidence and friendship to following your dreams. With her signature grace and wit, Chelsea tackles tough questions through uplifting messages influenced by her faith and life experiences.