Living for God as Courageous Teens

Courageous Teens Book Description:

Looking at strong biblical characters, examples of the unforgettable film Courageous, insightful questions, and practical applications, Courageous Teens builds an unshakable foundation for a courageous lifestyle. Perfect for weekly group or individual study, this inspiring and in-depth study of courage will call teens like you to step out in faith, equipping you with the courage that is vital to your future – and to the future of us all.

About the Authors:

Michael Catt has served as senior pastor of Sherwood Baptist Church in Albany, Georgia, since 1989 and is executive producer of the popular films Flywheel, Facing the Giants, Fireproof, and Courageous that originated from the congregation. He also authored Fireproof Your Life and founded the ReFRESH revival conference. Michael and his wife, Terri, have two children.

Amy Parker has written more than twenty books for children, teens, and adults including the best-selling A Night Night Prayer and three Mom’s Choice Awards winners. Amy and her husband have two children.

My Thoughts:

If fear is contagious, the same is true of courage. Fear focuses on the obstacles; courage focuses on the opportunity. Fear sees with eyes of flesh; courage sees with eyes of faith.

There are so many quotes in this book that I feel like I should hang up on the walls in our home. Yes, this book is written for teens, but parents would greatly benefit from reading this book before handing it over to our teens. We are living in a time where we need to stand up; we need to be courageous. This book, using great men from the Bible and spiritual leaders from the not-so-distant past, gives solid examples of how we are to be living our lives for the Lord. It lays down a challenge to our teens and in turn to us to be men and women of courage, to not back down when faced with the troubles, sins of the world.

The book is broken down into 4 different sections:

1. Courageous Faith
2. Courageous Leadership
3. Courageous Priorities
4. Courageous Influence

Each section begins with a scene from the movie Courageous. That is followed by a scripture passage. The sections are then broken down into chapters. (There are 2 or 3 chapters per section.) Each chapter ends with discussion/reflection questions. The individual sections contain a recap to keep the key concepts from the previous chapters fresh in the readers mind.

The book concludes with a call to be courageous. It has a copy of the resolution from the movie Courageous that each person can copy, sign, and date – when they are ready to make that commitment to God.

Do not be afraid or discouraged. Be strong and courageous. Joshua 10:25

Book Details:

• ISBN: 9781433679063
• Trim Size: 8.50 x 5.50 x 0.47 in
• Page Count: 176
• Weight: 0.46lb
• Binding: Trade Paper
• Publication Date: September 2012
• Other Formats: Kindle, ebook