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Before God led David to fight Goliath, he sent him other challenging adversaries—specifically a lion and a bear—to prepare David for the big battle to come. In the same way, each challenge we face in life is preparation for the next, even if we'd much rather avoid conflict altogether, thank you very much.

It is 1992, and Bihac, Amra's hometown, is a multicultural city with Muslims, Croats, and Serbs. But when tensions escalate, the Serbs turn on their Bosnian neighbors. The Serbs control the army, and now they have peaceful Bihac surrounded. Soon Amra and her family are dealing with starvation and the threat of brutal violence; school, friendships, and the attentions from a new boy have to take a back seat to finding food and the tragic fallout from rising bigotry and ethnic hatred. Through it all, a stray cat, Maci, serves as a guardian spirit to the entire family.

Awakenings can be challenging at any age, but when you are a teenager, it can be particularly painful. Not only do we go through the physical changes of puberty, but having the added spiritual changes can also be overwhelming. From watching TikTok, I see more and more teenagers are awakening. In fact, it is not uncommon to hear of puberty and awakenings happening at the exact same time. As your physical body advances, it makes sense that your spiritual body would also advance. In this book, you learn several guidance steps in understanding your spiritual and physical development!

Today's man is in an identity crisis. With a never-ending barrage of confusing, condescending, and condemning voices telling him who he is and who he isn't, it can feel impossible to discover who he was made to be. Men were made to be kings, to protect the light, fight the darkness, and rule well the domain God has given them. Drawing on the ancient tradition of an older and wiser ruler passing on his wisdom, like Solomon in the book of Proverbs, Nathan Clarkson offers young men forty short and to-the-point letters for the journey. 

While most of her peers were obsessed with their iPhones, Instagramming and Snapchatting their lives, and glued to streaming TV, 19-year-old Amy Crouch was growing up with minimal technology. In My Tech-Wise Life, she and her father, Andy Crouch, share how intentional and controlled use of modern devices, apps, and services has helped her avoid many of the negative experiences of her peers and cultivate positive experiences interacting with the real world. 

The teen years have been hijacked - by fashion, music, movies, and games; by the pressures of school, peers, and society; and by superficial expectations set by the world. But there is something more glorious than all these influences that has the power to change the life of a teenager: the gospel. Written by a teenager for teenagers, This Changes Everything is a deeply theological yet practical and accessible book on how the gospel radically transforms every aspect of the teen years.

Who you are and who you want to be don’t always match up. Like most teenage girls, you’ve probably spent lots of time in front of the mirror wondering what you’ll be when you grow up—or dreaming of who you’ll become. Is it a supermodel, an actress, a dancer, or is it a businesswoman, a...

The lingo might change, but today's teens are just as excited about dating as their parents and grandparents were before them. Unfortunately, the world they're growing up in is far more subtly dangerous than it ever was in times past. That's why popular speaker JeaNette G. Smith is here to help. With her signature humor and entertaining, real-life anecdotes, she covers the perils and pitfalls of getting too serious too soon and shows you how to keep dating fun!

Being Gen Z—or raising, guiding, and encouraging Gen Z—is harder than ever. Anxiety, identity pressure, digital overload, and a rapidly shifting culture leave many parents and mentors asking: “How do I help a young person stay grounded in their faith—without pushing them away?” A Dad’s Words to Gen Z (and Beyond) is a 365-day Bible reading and devotional plan created to do exactly that.

Most devotionals give a teen athlete a verse and a good feeling. This book gives them a foundation. Systematic Theology for Young Athletes delivers 10 chapters of real, Scripture-deep theology in the language teen athletes actually respect — transformed into a faith workbook with actionable steps, key chapter takeaways, and a full Scripture cheat sheet they'll return to long after the final whistle.

Lacrosse can sharpen a young man fast. It can also expose everything. The pressure. The pride. The anger. The insecurity. The temptation to fit in. The fear of falling behind. The quiet stress nobody sees when the game ends and real life starts again. For teen guys ages 16-18, lacrosse is never just lacrosse. It is school pressure, social pressure, girl drama, group chats, late-night temptation, coach criticism, comparison, expectations, identity, and the constant question of what kind of man they are becoming. That is exactly why Faceoff Devotional exists.

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.

From popular author Chrystal Evans Hurst comes Show Up for Your Life, a topical YA book that empowers listeners and reminds individuals who they are in God’s eyes. Chrystal keeps it real, exploring the daily ups and downs of life as a young adult today. Listeners will discover how to shift their focus from everyday moments gone wrong to a mindset that celebrates the simple yet beautiful things in life.

Baseball can make you feel on top of the world one day… and completely exposed the next. One bad hop. One strikeout with runners on. One blown call. One slump that won’t leave. One mistake that turns into two because your mind won’t let the last pitch go. And for guys 16–18, the pressure isn’t only on the field. It’s in the hallways. The group chats. The weekends. The late-night scrolling. The temptation to fit in, act tough, chase girls, hide stress, and pretend you’re fine. This devotional was written for that season.

Friday night lights can build a young man—or break him. Because football at 16–18 is not just about the playbook, the depth chart, or the scoreboard. It is about pressure. Identity. Anger. Discipline. Confidence. Temptation. Brotherhood. School stress. Social media. Girls. Parties. Coaches. Parents. The future. And most teen guys are trying to carry all of that while acting like they are fine. Gridiron Devotions was created for that exact season of life.

Caleb was born a Hebrew slave in ancient Egypt. Pharaoh's taskmasters humiliated him with hard labor in an attempt to suppress his spirit so he would never rebel. God sent Moses to lead the Hebrews to freedom. They followed Moses to freedom but lacked the spiritual strength to advance into and conquer the beautiful land of Canaan that God had promised to them. Moses sent 12 spies into Canaan. These spies reported that the land was as good as God had said it would be. But, 10 of the spies discouraged the people. They claimed that the people living in Canaan were too powerful to conquer.

In a world full of pressure, comparison, and constant distractions, teen girls are searching for something real—something that reminds them of their worth and shows them how to live boldly in their faith. Chosen is a 60-day Christian devotional designed specifically for girls ages 16–18 who want to grow stronger in their walk with God, find their true identity in Christ, and learn how to live out their faith with courage and purpose.

Join youth culture expert and author of the popular Guy's Guide to God, Girls, and the Phone in Your Pocket, Jonathan McKee, as he gets real about the four common battles every young man will encounter in his life: sexual temptation, screens, controlled substances, and self-esteem. With humor and honesty, McKee once again offers up practical, spiritual advice filled with real-world applications to help you face today's distractions.

This book can instill in any teen girl the habit of looking to the Bible regularly for guidance, support, and inspiration. This devotional empowers her to seek the answers she's looking for in God’s Word, meaning she doesn’t just get helped for the 52 weeks—this devotional starts her on a process that can support her and nourish her throughout her whole life!

Das beeindruckende Leben von Robert M'Cheyne hat viele junge Christen zum Nachahmen motiviert. Doch wer war er, und warum ist er in seinem kurzen Leben von 29 Jahren zum Glaubensvorbild geworden? Während seines Theologie-Studiums wurde er durch Gottes Gnade errettet und von dem großen Wunsch erfüllt, den Menschen die rettende Botschaft von Jesus Christus zu predigen. Aber man muss nicht weit weg gehen, um ein Missionar zu sein und etwas zu bewirken. Das war eine der ersten Lektionen, die Robert in seinem Leben als Christ lernte.