Beauty Will Rise is a collection of 12 new and profound songs from Steven Curtis Chapman. Created in the past 18 months in the walk through the darkness of the loss of his daughter Maria, and while God continues to meet him there on the journey. Part lament, part praise, part grief, part hope, part wrestling, part pondering; these tracks resonate as Steven’s personal Psalms. It is a desperately hopeful, raw, personal, and honest recording that is likely the most important of his already incredible 20 plus year ministry.
Going away to college can be exciting, scary, wild, or all of the above. And don't think Christian colleges are always a fail safe alternative. As students trade home life for dorm life, they leave behind their church, their friends, their families--their major networks of support. What should they expect when they arrive on campus?
How to Stay Christian in College is an interactive guide that lets students know what to expect and reassures them that they can attend school and still maintain their faith. Filled with anecdotes, resources, and much more, it prepares, equips, and encourages high school and college students to meet the challenge of living out their faith at school. It examines different worldviews and m ... more
Josh McDowell"s Beyond Belief message is the foundation to launch a spiritual revolution among youth. This is a revolution to equip churches and families to raise up a generation of the cross--young people who have been transformed by Christ and the cross, who are empowered to live cross grain to the culture and are committed to share Christ across all cultures.
James doesn't allow his fellow believers to crawl along on their spiritual journey, blankies and pacifiers in tow. Instead, he tells us how and why we can grow up to become more like Christ.
A new edition of the original, best-selling Bible studies, the TH1NK: LifeChange series continues the tradition of its predecessor and offers the same promise to younger believers: a life-changing encounter with God.
Great for youth groups or individuals, these books provide students the wisdom and insight they need to lead the church into the future. So read carefully, take notes, and study hard. This in-depth look at the book of James will empower you to grow spiritually and go deeper into God's Word. These study guide ... more
Following Christ isn't easy — especially in high school.
You know full-well the pressures and stress that high schoolers experience today. As if it wasn't hard enough to try to pass A.P. English, make the varsity hockey team, and stay out of trouble, you're constantly hearing about how you need to be a "good Christian." It's not easy.
Being Christian might be tough, but it's worth it. How to Stay Christian in High School is all about handling the temptations and pressures you face every day. There are a lot of teenagers in the Bible who also faced huge issues in their life. Their examples will encourage you to make a difference in your world — to be in the world but not of it.
Oswald Chambers' classic devotional, My Utmost for His Highest, adapted for students by the experts at Youth Specialties. For generations, people all over the world have been touched by the godly insights of Oswald Chambers. Now his work is available in a fresh form especially designed to speak to today's generation.
Will our kids stand strong in the face of today"s culture? Not unless adults are able to lead their kids beyond subjective beliefs to convictions about God and his Word.
If the parents don"t act now, we will lose a whole generation to postmodernism. Most young people believe that truth is relative to individual beliefs. McDowell insists that truth matters, and that truth changes who we are and how we act. McDowell introduces "relational apologetics" proving that objective truth is founded on a relationship with Jesus Christ. This is a devotion the whole family will enjoy.
Book one of the newly updated, blockbuster DESIGN FOR DISCIPLESHIP series, The Life leads students to a better understanding who God is an what He is like--Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Looking into dozens of Scripture passages, students will discover that the life most worthwhile is a life on-fire for Christ. Perfect for individuals or groups, this study is the first step on a journey with God.
Do your youth think they've already heard all that the Bible has to offer? Prove them wrong! Believe-It-or-Not Bible Studies has thirteen wild but true stories from the Bible that will get teenagers interested in God's Word. And each lesson has enough material for 30-60 minutes of programming! Great for teenagers of all ages, these studies will capture their imagination and leave them with solid life application. Guaranteed to start discussion in any group!
If the church doesn"t act now, we will lose a whole generation to postmodernism. Most young people believe that truth is relative to individual beliefs. In Beyond Belief to Convictions, Josh McDowell insists that truth matters, and that truth changes whowe are and how we act. McDowell introduces "relational apologetics, " proving that objective truth is founded on a relationship with Jesus Christ.