99 Thoughts on Jesus-Centered Living
Rick Lawrence
Group Publishing, 2012, 86 pp., $5.99
99 Thoughts About Junior High Ministry
Kurt Johnston
Group Publishing, 2012, 65 pp., $5.99
99 Thoughts on Caring for Your Youth Group
Matthew Murphy and Brad Widstrom
Group Publishing, 2012, 134 pp., $6.99
The 99 Thoughts Series from Simply Youth Ministry continues to provide great content that gives the reader a quality overview on a particular topic that is quick to read and easy to digest. These three that came out in February are no exception.
Rick Lawrence’s 99 Thoughts on Jesus-Centered Living is a great read designed to help students walk the walk of their relationship with Christ day in and day out. Full of Scripture, stories and thought-provoking questions, students definitely will be challenged in their faith and be given tools to make that faith deeper and more practical in their lives.
For anyone who is thinking about getting involved with the junior high students at your church, Kurt Johnston’s new offering to the 99 Thoughts about Junior High Ministry is a must-read. From start to finish, Johnston provides gold nugget after gold nugget of wisdom and insights that will increase your understanding of what it takes to love and effectively minister to junior high students.
Lastly, as the world around our students continues to challenge their worldview, as well as give them alternate options to finding meaning, purpose and a release from stress, we as youth workers will have a growing need for books to help us care for and counsel our students. 99 Thoughts on Caring for Your Youth Group by Matthew Murphy and Brad Widstrom provides a great overview and a number of helpful tips on how to help our most hurting students.
