Towards A Christian Lifestyle

Senior year is a pivotal moment in the life of teens, a time when young men and women are shaping their goals and hopes for the future and seeking spiritual guidance. Creating a Christian Lifestyle, a comprehensive one-semester course, addresses significant issues teens will face as they choose among the many life paths they may travel--single or married life, religious life, or ordained ministry. The text examines themes common to all those paths: identity and autonomy, love, communication, sexuality, friendship, creativity and learning, work, money and possessions, and suffering and healing. Thought-provoking stories, poems, and personal examples lead students into discussion; engaging activities invite reflection, discussion, and journal writing. The full-color lively design and over 50 original artworks by students stimulate students' interest.

Imagine living life knowing that you are doing all your best to do the will of God who is the life giver, ultimate supreme power, the magnificent, and the master of the day of judgment. You have faith in God and believe that God is the one in control of our life and he has the authority over everything. This is what the book is about. Our main goal is to help other Christians grow and mature in their Christian lifestyle and to help others who want to change their lives to be a Christian.In the beginning of this book, we discuss Christianity as a religion and who we are as a Christian. What is the sense of our identity in life, which means who we are and what is the sense of our purpose, the reason why we're here. We mention in the book that God created heaven, earth, ocean, and everything. God himself said that "I have shown myself to them through what I created and do for them."Majority of what is written in this book deals directly with the topic of this book. It's written to let the Christians know more about their duties and responsibilities in life. It covers all things we are dealing with in our everyday life. It also illustrates all the necessary things we need to know to have a successful marriage.The book is written to help people know how they can deal with all the principalities of life that causes us problems. Principalities are unclean spirits. One of the most important things we need to know is to how to deal with people. Christians are expected to use their power to do good to people instead of using their power to manipulate others. If you want to be blessed, you have to be ready to serve. When you serve others, you are serving God. Our jobs in life is to make other people's lives better. Always be a blessing to others is something we should all practice. It is very important to give God his glory because of what God has done for us in our lives. The only way our heart is alive and pumping is because we have a wonderful God.Advice was giving to the young people to continue their education, if not they will assassinate their future. Christians are kind, loving people. God himself said that "My sheep knows my voice." Above all, this book will help you gain knowledge about wisdom you need to grow and mature in your Christian lifestyle and spirituality. Therefore, you need to practice the steps mentioned in this book to successfully better your Christian life.

Some pastors preach boring sermons. Some church music is dull. But here’s the thing: If Jesus had been boring, the disciples wouldn’t have followed him and the Pharisees wouldn’t have killed him. So if you’re bored, don’t waste another minute. If your church service feels like a failed pep rally that never leads to the actual game, then it’s time for you to follow Jesus onto the field where the opposition is real and the stakes are extraordinary. It will get messy. It won’t always be comfortable. But you’ll make a difference. And you’ll discover that nobody’s bored out there. Nobody.

Your Journey to Christian Living: A Guide for Believers was developed by author Rev. Dr. Wesley G. Green from sermons he has preached throughout his distinguished career in Christian ministry. The book provides instructions that readers may find helpful as they seek to learn about God or navigate the journey to Christian living and a life of purpose and joy in Christ. New Christians can thrive and mature spiritually, emotionally, and physically as they endeavor to fulfill the will of God. The book is intended for use in Christian life education programs of multicultural congregations and is appropriate for use in group discussions, in one-on-one meetings with new believers or prospective members of a church, or as a workshop resource.

Christianity today is under severe attack from all fronts. The youth are wholly disillusioned and are embracing atheism readily. Their hatred towards everything Christian stems from their observation of the Christian lifestyle. They watch us closely and blame our hypocrisy on the Bible and religion. We have become the modern-day Pharisees, condemning non-believers with a holier-than-thou attitude, preaching but not practicing and teaching a distorted view of the Bible. We are the white-washed tombs into which the modern youth have buried the Bible and Christianity. To many, the cross no longer signifies the message of salvation but the crucifixion of the truth not practiced by Christians. The world has lost the truth and believes a lie because we have failed to live up to it. It is time that we live a Bible-based life and restore to the world what Christ came to give. This book examines three aspects we need to know to understand Christian living better - Faith, the Will of God and Christian life. This book relies on references to human society, its history and everyday concepts to understand the Biblical message for Christian living.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR - Educated in Nigeria, the United Kingdom and the United States of America, Dr Chukwumezie Okolo is a Registered Pharmacist with post-graduate training in Epidemiology, Health Planning & Management, Public Health, Business Management and Leadership. He has been a Christian leader serving in different church-related capacities. In college, he was President of different fellowship groups even at national level. "Mezie" has been President of Men's Fellowship, member of church board, and a marketplace leader as a Pharmacy Manager. He is a student of leadership and loves to sing melodious hymns. Mezie grew up in Ogbunka, Eastern Nigera under the watchful eyes of parents who were mission trained teachers. He is married to Chidimma Okolo and they are blessed with two lovely daughters - Chisom and Udodi. The family lives in Dallas, Texas and enjoys the fellowship of friends and brethren. ABOUT THE BOOK - In this book, I shared uncommon insight into Unguarded Moments as they relate to decisions and actions we take. Such behavior may or may not be sinful, but has consequences that deter us from the expected spiritual, emotional, psychological and socioeconomic growth, and development as Christians. Such moments could have arisen from ignorance, negligence, omissions or commissions. Believers in Christ, who are redeemed by the blood of Jesus, have a life to live here on earth and a life in the eternal kingdom. Salvation guarantees eternal life, but Unguarded Moments rob us of our inheritance. It is the will of God for us to live like kings and princes, Unguarded Moments make us live like slaves and beggars. God has provided for us to be victors, Unguarded Moments make us victims in the battles of life. If we remain conscious of Unguarded Moments, we will enjoy victorious Christian living in a corrupt world. May we not be found wanting at the Unguarded Moment!