Youth Culture Lesson: I’d Like to Thank
To Whom Have You Said 'Thank You' Today?Get downloadable PDF.Get downloadable PowerPoint presentation.About/DisclaimerWhat Happened:On Feb. 24, Hollywood's elite gathered for the Academy Awards—collecting...
A Parent’s Guide to Understanding Social Media
Mark Oestreicher and Adam McLaneGroup/Simply Youth Ministry, 2012, 72 pp., $6.99At one time or another, most parents have wondered, "What is my child posting on Facebook, and should I allow access to social med...
The Anxious Christian: Can God Use Your Anxiety for Good
Rhett SmithMoody Publishers, 2012, 208 pp., $13.99Anxiety is a very prevalent issue in youth ministry. Today's students fall into one of the most stressed-out, over-worked and socially demanding demographics on...
iPod, YouTube, Wii Play: Theological Engagements with Entertainment
D. Brent LaythamCascade Books, 2012, 220 pp., $24During the past 20 years, the landscape for communication and entertainment dramatically changed with technological innovation along with the development of the ...
Finding God in the Dark: Faith, Disappointment and the Struggle to Believe
Ted Kluck and Ronnie MartinBethany House Publishers, 144 pp., 2012, $12.99Finding God in the Dark could not have arrived at a more appropriate time. With the shooting in Newtown and the idiot who set fire ...
The Bible Study Handbook: A Comprehensive Guide to an Essential Practice
Lindsay Olesberg and Ajith FernandoInterVarsity Connect, 2012, 240 pp., $18I remember from when I was a younger how I soaked up God's Word as if it would physically leave me if I did not pay attention to it dai...
NIV Quick View Bible
Zondervan, 2012, 1,120 pp., $34.99The NIV Quick View Bible looks much like a bright, bold newspaper or magazine. This Bible has very easy-to-read text, is colorful and visually appealing. It includes a lot...
One Impact Bible (NIV)
Zondervan, 2012, 1,536 pp., 19.99The NIV One Impact Bible by Zondervan is more than a Bible as it offers a variety of tools for its users. This Bible includes various elements at the start of each book of ...
The Parable of the Apron
"Very truly I tell you, servants are not greater than their master" (John 13:16).Some years ago, I recall a devotion offered at a youth retreat. It was a great talk—both visually and challenging.&nbs...
Deep Blue Kids Bible
Common English Bible, 2012, 1,472 pp., $26.99The Deep Blue Kids Bible is in the Common English Translation, which often is used for children's Bibles. It's colorful, easy to read and very kid-friendly with...