Bridgeway Youth Ministry

Sticking Up For What I Believe

*Author: Gwendolyn Mitchell Diaz

*From the back of the book:

    Hey, do you know why you believe in God? Or why you call yourself a Christian? If it's because your parents told you so, that answer won't cut it with friends and others who question your beliefs. It won't make Christianity real for you, either.
    Being a Christian--living for Jesus and sharing your faith--begins with knowing what you believe. Not because you're supposed to, but because it really means something to you. It's changed your life.
    So if you want to be a true believer--the kind who isn't wimpy about sharing one's faith--this book will help. It asks tough questions like "Can you prove there's a God?" or "Is the Bible true?" or "Is there really a heaven?" and gives answers that make sense.
    So go ahead. Dig into these pages. You'll find good reasons for keeping the faith. And before long, you'll be sticking up for what you believe.

Sticking Up For What Is Right

*Author: Gwendolyn Mitchell Diaz

*From the back of the book:

    Do the right thing.
    You've heard that before, right? But it's not just a catchy slogan from fast-talking celebrities and cool classmates. It's a life-changing guideline--important advice that'll build or bash your life.
    But what is the right thing? If you really want to know, this book will help. It asks tough questions like "With sex, how far is too far?" or "How honest am I supposed to be?" or "What's the big deal about drugs and drinking?" And better yet, it offers answers that make sense. Not solutions that morph with the day, but foundational truths that have stood the test of time.
    So go ahead. Dig into these pages. You'll find good reasons to do the right thing, and feel right about it!

Sticking Up For Who I Am

*Author: Gwendolyn Mitchell Daiz

*From the back of the book:

    Awesome. That's a word for great movies, fun nights out, or good-looking celebrities. But do you believe it describes you?
    Probably not. You may dislike the way you look, or wish you had more things, or wonder if anybody likes you. Yet God says you're uniquely awesome. He loves you just as you are, and more than you think.
    That sounds good, but can you actually believe it? If you want to, this book will help. It ask questions like "Who am I?" and "Why am I here?" and How do I get over my past?" And it offers answers that make sense.
    So if you want to believe in yourself the way God does, start reading. You'll discover how wonderful you are--and how awesome your life can be.

Ethix

*Author: Sean McDowell

*From the back of the book:

    Take a stand! Be bold in a "whatever" world.
    High school and college students are bombarded today with mixed-up media messages of moral relativism. Ethix will help young people better understand how to make Bible-informed ethical decisions on major issues, including abortion, drugs and alcohol, sex, homosexuality, marriage and divorce, the morality of war, knowing God's will, and more.

5 Paths to the Love of Your Life

*General Editor: Alex Chediak

*From the back of the book:

    Decide for yourself.
    Tired of catchall, simplistic theories on dating? Join the club. Dating, relationships, and marriage are too important to risk on one person's unproven advice.
    In 5 Paths to the Love of Your Life, relationship experts and best-selling authors help you gain new insight into dating and marriage. They offer you shound advice grounded in biblical truth and their own personal experiences.
    Read and pray about:
      -The Countercultural Path by Lauren F. Winner
      -The Courtship Path by Douglas Wilson
      -The Guided Path by Rich Holland
      -The Betrothal Path by Jonathan Lindvall
      -The Purposeful Path by Jeramy and Jerusha Clark
    Then try the approaches out, see what works and doesn't work, and discover your own personalized path to the love of you life.

 

The 7 Secrets of Effective Fathers

          *Author: Ken R. Canfield

          *From the back of the book:

              The first book to analyze the habits and characteristics of fathers across the country...
              Practical, fascinating, and easy to understand...Secrets gleaned from ordinary dads who are considered by
          professionals, peers, and their churches to be particularly effective fathers.

After You Drop Them Off

          *Author: Jeramy Clark

          *From the back of the book:

              When your child enters a church youth program, it might seem like the first day of junior or senior high school--
          a whole new world is waiting and you might feel disconnected from this foreign part of his or her life. While youth
          ministries are a safe place to make friends, have fun, and find spiritual support, as a parent, you may have
          questions:

             -What actually goes on at youth group?
             -How trustworthy are the leaders--and what if I disagree with something they say?
             -How can I be more informed and involved?
             -How can I support the leaders more effectively?
             -How can I help make my child's experience with church as powerful and positive as possible?

              In After You Drop Them Off, Jeramy Clark--a long-time youth leader--provides trustworthy answers to your
          questions, along with practical suggestions, biblical support, and "real-life" comments and stories from parents.
          Educating yourself on your teen's youth program is a wise thing to do. And be encouraged, your involvement
          matters--even beyond dropping them off.

The 10 Commandments of Parenting

          *Author: Ed Young

          *From the back of the book:

              New moms and dads always have the same reaction: "I had no idea it would be this hard!" But you can make it
          a little easier--and a lot more rewarding--simply by following The 10 Commandments of Parenting.
              If you're feeling overwhelmed by it all, if your kids are headed in the wrong direction, or you just need a
          refresher of what matters most, this could be the turning point you've been praying for. And if you're a brand new
          parent, you'll thank God for an opportunity to build your child's character on solid ground.
              In words that are clear, simple, and sometimes humorous, Ed Young draws from decades of counseling and
          raising his own children to help you create a biblical foundation for life's greatest challenge and most important
          calling.