40 Answers For Teens Top Questions

“Talk with your teenager.” “Be there for your tween.” Parents are often encouraged to talk with their kids, but they don’t always feel equipped to deal with these difficult topics off the cuff, right? At the turn of a page, 40 Answers for Teen’s Top Questions is packed with the most common teen questions, solutions, biblical advice, plus parenting tips that are laid out clearly in an easy-to-read way that your teen can read on their own or with you! You already know not to lecture your teen, but it can be hard to reason with them when emotions run high, so where do you turn? With over decades of experience counseling teens and parents (as well as being a parent of a teen), Dr. Gregory Jantz has the top 40 practical and compassionate answers you’re looking for. From peer pressure and bullies to zits and dating, parents will discover practical ways to have open and honest conversations with their teens while equipping them to navigate toward early adulthood. Includes the following: 40 real and relevant topics to teens and preteens Each question opens with real comments from an adolescent to other adolescents Straightforward answers from an expert addressed to teens with honesty and humor Each topic includes practical exercises to “Talk It Out,” “Act It Out,” and “Think It Out” “For Parents” section on each topic addresses concerns and gives ideas and options to create open communication

The Following Jesus devotional contains 100 devotions, each of which includes a Bible verse, reflection question, and prayer that will help Christians grow to be more like Christ. Sections include: 1-Strengthen your Faith: God Loves and Saves Us, 2-Growing in Faith: Prayer, Bible Study & Church, 3-Sharing Your Faith: Spiritual Gifts, Giving & Evangelism, 4-Standing Strong: Fears, Doubt & Trust, and 5-Bolstering Your Faith: Reliability of the Christian Faith.

Life is hectic, stressful, and exhausting. It's no surprise that millions of people feel depleted and unmotivated. Burnout can even lead to depression, insomnia, anxiety, and addiction. Dr. Gregory Jantz experienced the black hole of burnout when he faced the demands of his quickly growing mental health clinic. His recovery taught him six keys to healing: 1. Streamline Your Stress 2. Reclaim Your True Self 3. Find Sanity through Simplicity 4. Bolster Your Body 5. Fortify Your Filters 6. Choose to Replenish Yourself Beyond Burnout features real-life stories and practical strategies for navigating the path to recovery. Readers will be coached to reset their pace, reclaim their desires, revive their purpose, rediscover the power of fun, and more. With trusted advice from a mental health professional who has been there, this book will resonate with a frazzled generation that is seeking relief.

Have you experienced a romantic partner, friend, coworker, or family member suddenly ending your relationship without communicating why? Ghosting is a relatively recent term for an old problem made much more prevalent in the age of social media. Ghosting involves cutting off contact and ending a relationship, leaving the other person feeling shunned and perplexed. Whether the context is dating, social media, the workplace, families, friendships, or church, ghosting is an insensitive act at best and purposefully damaging at worst. In Here Today, Ghosted Tomorrow, Dr. Gregory Jantz explores what ghosting is and why it matters; why people ghost; the damaging effects of ghosting; what to do if you've been ghosted; and how to heal in the aftermath. God intends for all of us to enjoy honoring, respectful, and joy-filled relationships. Dr. Jantz understands the hurt and betrayal that ghosting causes and draws on 35 years of clinical experience to provide perspective and practical steps to move forward. By the end of the brief healing journey of this book, readers will be well along the path to renewed strength and confidence. Dr. Gregory L. Jantz is the author of over forty-five books, the host of the national Hope & Possibility podcast, a regular contributor to Psychology Today, and a popular keynote speaker. He is a leader in holistic treatment. Under Dr. Jantz's leadership, "The Center: A Place of HOPE" is among the top ten facilities in the United States for the treatment of depression.

The first step in escaping emotional abuse is recognizing it for what it is. In this book, Dr. Gregory Jantz explains the telltale signs of emotionally abusive relationships. With practical and biblical advice, Dr. Jantz helps you find an exit door out of abuse. This book will also show you how to create and stick to healthy boundaries to prevent emotional abuse before it begins.

Easily see where Bible places are located today with this helpful pamphlet! Then and Now Bible Maps pamphlet includes 17 maps showing biblical cities and countries in black and modern-day map boundaries in red. These bright, colorful Bible maps cover the major biblical areas: Canaan, Assyria, Babylon, Egypt, Paul’s Journeys to Rome, and the land given to the 12 tribes of Israel. The Then and Now Bible Maps pamphlet is a fantastic Bible study tool. Most Convenient Bible Maps on the Market! Most Bibles only include maps that are black and white and show the location of Bible places in small print. Imagine having 17 full-color maps that not only show the location of Bible places—but where they would be located today! Covering all major areas mentioned in the Bible, such as Canaan, Babylon, and the Holy Land, this incredible pamphlet helps put Bible stories in context by including modern-day cities and countries in red. Features include easy-to-read print, clear graphics, vivid colors, and more! Easily See Where New and Old Testament People Lived and Events Took Place Then and Now Bible Maps pamphlet makes it easy to compare Bible times with modern times. On each of the 17 maps, modern-day cities and countries appear in red type (or red underline if the name has remained the same.) Then and Now Bible Maps provides helpful historic information, such as: The Holy Land: Then (1300 BC Twelve Tribes) and Now (modern times) uses color coding to show Canaan divided by the Twelve Tribes, and also shows the historical and modern-day names of cities Paul’s Journeys: Then (AD 47-62) and Now (modern times) shows the locations of the Seven Churches of Asia (modern day Turkey) Empires and Kingdoms: Then and Now shows the changing boundaries of the Assyrian Empire, Babylonian Kingdom, and Persian Empire You will refer to the Then and Now Bible Maps pamphlet often to see: The Middle East Bible Times and Today The Holy Land: Then (1300 BC Twelve Tribes) and Now (Modern Times) Empires and Kingdoms: Then and Now The Holy Land: 1020 BC and 900 BC Places of Jesus’ Ministry Then (AD 26-30) and Now The Holy Land: Then (New Testament Times AD 1-70) and Now (Modern Times) Paul’s Journeys: Then (AD 47-62) and Now (Modern Times) Paul’s Journeys: AD 47-62 Paul’s Second Journey: AD 49-51 Paul’s Third Journey: AD 52-57 Paul’s Journey to Rome: AD 57-62 You will find Then and Now Bible Maps is a very useful supplement as you learn more about the Scriptures. “Where is this Bible place today?” Then and Now Bible Maps will help you better understand the events and stories in the Bible by showing you where they occurred in comparison to modern day locations. Your Bible study becomes more meaningful when you learn the location of Old Testament Persia and see the places Paul’s first missionary journey would take him if traveling the same route today. You will also better understand the biblical context of the places that are in the news every day, like Syria, Lebanon, and Macedonia.

This is the leader guide to the How We Got the Bible DVD-based series. This all-inclusive guide has everything a leader needs: from tips on how start each session to riveting discussion questions, this leader guide makes leading a Sunday School class, small group, or home study easier than ever. Easily find out how we got the Bible we have today and discover why we can trust it with this 6-session DVD study on the history of Bible!

A beautifully illustrated pamphlet describing the Beatitudes and how they apply to Christians today, Rose offers Jesus' beloved teachings on finding hope and joy offer a true picture of God's blessings for believers. Understanding the Beatitudes will help Christians learn how to live the "Kingdom" life. Those who follow Jesus will be inspired and challenged to live out these attributes in contrast to worldly values: Poor in spirit, Mourning, Meekness, Righteousness, Mercy, Purity in heart, Peacemaking, Persecution. For each Beatitude, explanation includes: What it means, related Scripture, and life application.