Does Anybody Know What Planet My Parents Are From? (Early Teen Devotionals) [Paperback]

Kevin Walter Johnson (Author)

Book Description

Series: Early Teen Devotionals | Publication Date: June 1996

If Parents Are So Smart, Why Can't They Set the Clock on the VCR?

Deep down inside you love them. Most days you even like them. But you and your parents see things differently sometimes it seems they landed here from some alien planet. It's all part of God's plan.

Growing up means getting ready to be on your own.

You're caught. You still depend on your family, but your family isn't always around. You fend for yourself with friends, with strangers, and at school. But sometimes your family treats you like you're stuck in a stroller.

Growing up isn't an excuse to run your own life. It's your chance to follow Christ for yourself. You need to figure out how to get along at home and on your own. Does Anybody Know What Planet My Parents Are From? explains how to

Make friends with your family

Walk smart when your parents aren't around

Stick close to Jesus even when nobody's looking.

Editorial Reviews

From Booklist

Gr. 6^-9. The author of Could Someone Wake Me Up Before I Drool on the Desk? (1995) returns with another devotional for preteens. In a breezy style, replete with hip lingo and clever turns of phrase, Johnson offers solid advice about how to get along at school and at home. Whether discussing how to love God with all one's soul, mind, and strength or deciding the question of who runs a teen's life when parents aren't around, Johnson's advice neither condescends nor preaches. The devotional format may seem inappropriate for a library, but the 45 readings are lively and quirky enough to read in one or two sittings, though Johnson recommends that the reader not "hyperdrive" past the Bible citations but look them up and ponder them. There is much to think about in this volume, which treads the fine line between the ridiculous and the sublime but always reveals the infinite mercy and love of God. Shelley Townsend-Hudson

About the Author

Kevin Johnson has a passion for ministering to youth, currently serving as Vice President for Training and Resources at Family Hope Services, a ministry to at-risk youth and their families headquartered in Plymouth, Minnesota. He also has the gift of writing and with total sales of well over 175,000 copies Kevin is undoubtedly the premier author for early teens today.

His training includes an M.Div. from Fuller Theological Seminary and a B.A. in English and Print Journalism from the University of Wisconsin--River Falls. In his studies at Fuller Theological Seminary, he found out exactly what kids should know about themselves and about Jesus. This combination gives Kevin a powerful mix of knowledge and passion, mind and heart.

In his newest book, Was That a Balloon or Did Your Head Just Pop?, he presents forty-five short readings that help early teens learn how to escape the prison of peer fear so that they can grab hold of God and good friends.

"They get a life-grounding lesson without knowing it!" Kevin is fond of saying about his books. He has honed each of his popular books to hit specific targets--growing up, eschatology, cults, missions. So what seems to be an "easy and fun read" to teens is actually Theology and Life 101! Kevin has a unique gift of crafting hard hitting topics into books kids not only like but love!!

In addition to his service as senior editor for adult nonfiction at Bethany House Publishers in Minneapolis for four years, he has pastored a group of more than 400 sixth through ninth graders at Embrook Church in metro Milwaukee. Kevin and his wife, Lyn, live in Minnesota with their three children, Nathaniel, Karin, and Elise.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 13 and up
  
• Paperback: 109 pages
• Publisher: Bethany House Publishers (June 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1556614152
• ISBN-13: 978-1556614156
• Product Dimensions: 8.1 x 5.2 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,312,548 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Kevin Johnson is the bestselling author or co-author of more than 50 books and Bible products for kids, youth, and adults. With a background as a youthworker, editor, and teaching pastor, he now leads Emmaus Road Church in metro Minneapolis. Learn more at kevinjohnsonbooks.com.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome!, December 18, 2000

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This review is from: Does Anybody Know What Planet My Parents Are From? (Early Teen Devotionals) (Paperback)

This book is full of interesting tips to keep peace in the household. It teaches young teens how to deal with and keep peace with their parents. This book is great if you're a teen and are having trouble keeping peace with your parents. I rate this book an A+++!