We want to encourage our teens to read books that will encourage and challenge them in their walk with God as well as provide information on topics they need to know about.  There are a wealth of excellent books available for teens to read for enjoyment, growth and information - we will take a look at just a few here.

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Sold Out for God Authors - Neil Anderson, Robert Saucy & Dave Park Publisher - Harvest House Ages - Teens

• Favorite Features:
• looks at how teens can grow in their walk with Christ
• each chapter ends with "Sold Out" - Scripture to read, questions to reflect on and prayer
• includes the "I am " list from "Stomping Out the Darkness"
• looks at salvation, growing in Christ and ridding self of strongholds by renewing your mind

    This book is a great tool for teens to work through on their own, with a friend or as a group.  Very nicely done Neil, Robert, Dave and Harvest House!

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What's With the Mutant in the Microscope? Authors - Kevin Johnson & James White Publisher - Bethany House Publishing Ages - pre teens and teens

• Favorite Features:
• takes a clear, sound, understandable look at evolution and creation as well as takes the time to explain them so teens can understand
• each chapter ends with study questions
• explains fossils and the basics of evolution
• explains five facts of life that clearly refute evolution
• explains dna and the basic make up of a cell
• demonstrates there is a design to creation so there must be a designer
• shows three Creation-Evolution clashes

    This book is a great choice for teens to better understand evolution and the truth of Creation.  Extremely well done Kevin, James and Bethany House Publishing!

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Publisher - Bethany House

	God's Will God'sBest For Your Life Authors - Josh McDowell & Kevin Johnson
	Find Your Fit Authors - Jane Kise & Kevin Johnson

• Favorite Features:
• excellent information for teens about -
• God's plan for their life
• how to trust God
• God's will for love
• real friendship
• future work
• learning your spiritual gifts
• building a strong relationship with God
• information to help teens understand their -
• talents
• spiritual gifts
• personality type
• values
• passions
• charts and questions to help teens discover who they are

    Both of these books are excellent choices to help teens think through who they are, what they believe and what they can do with their life.  One of the most important things parents and youth leaders can do for teens is to help them discover who they are and what they want to be - these books will help point teens in the right direction and give parents lots of things to talk about with their teen.  Extremely well done Josh, Kevin, Jane and Bethany House!

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Live God Loud Author - Ron Luce Publisher - Word Publishing

• Favorite Features:
• chapters deal with topics of interest to teens, like:
• purity
• dating
• quiet time
• getting along with parents
• music
• purpose
• each chapter gives straightforward advice from Scripture to help teens better understand how to live their life listening to God first and most
• each chapter ends with
• live loud action - something to do to apply
• live loud thought - Scripture to help teen live God's Word

    This book makes a great choice to provide teens information for them to think through - information they will be able to remember, understand and live.  Very nicely done Ron and Word Publishing!

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