How to Stay Christian in High School [Paperback]

Steven P Gerali (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 28, 2004

High school is full of temptations. How can you stay focused on God? This book tells about teenagers in the Bible and how they handled hard issues. Their examples can help you remember your identity in Christ when life gets hard.

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From the Back Cover

Following Christ isn't easy--especially in high school. You know full-well the pressures and stress that high schoolers experience today. As if it wasn't hard enough to try to pass A.P. English, make the varsity hockey team, and stay out of trouble, you're constantly hearing about how you need to be a "good Christian." It's not easy. Being Christian might be tough, but it's worth it. How to Stay Christian in High School is all about handling the temptations and pressures you face every day. There are a lot of teenagers in the Bible who also faced huge issues in their life. Their examples will encourage you to make a difference in your world--to be in the world but not of it.

About the Author

DR. STEVEN GERALI is the author of The Struggle. He has over twenty-five years of experience in youth ministry and the field of adolescent development. Based in southern California, Steve is an associate professor of youth ministry at Azusa Pacific University.

Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: NavPress (May 28, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1576834247
• ISBN-13: 978-1576834244
• Product Dimensions: 8.1 x 5.4 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #180,212 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Dr. Steven Gerali is a speaker, professor, and counselor who is recognized around the world as an expert in the field of adolescence and youth ministry. He's the author of Teenage Guys and two books for students. Before becoming a professor of youth ministry Steve served for more than 25 years as pastor of student ministries in churches in Arizona and Illinois. The father of two grown daughters, Steve currently lives in southern California with his wife, Jan.

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Being a Christian isn't easy..., October 6, 2009

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How to Stay Christian in High School


Times are tough and certainly it is no different for those who are at a critical stage of development. How can you share your faith with those whom you are acquainted with without alienating yourself? Some practical advice is given by Steve Gerali about how to do just that and how to remain true to God without letting yourself become a part of the, "world". Just being a Christian isn't enough it is a learning process and a battle for your beliefs. The devil will use your peers to tempt and deceive you and you must be willing to be firm in your foundation in Jesus. It is no cake walk to become a follower and no easy row to hoe when it comes to staying on the narrow path but I believe that with the Holy Bible in hand and other resources like this book from Steve Gerali you can at least get a glimpse of the hope that we have as Christians to defend our faith and make sure that our friends and family do not end up in a place separated from their Creator. I highly recommend this book, not only for teens, but parents of teens as well. It gives some insight to the struggles that our teens face in everyday society and the world of high school! Take care, God Bless and Tweet ya later!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars As the author says, "Being a Christian is tough, but it's worth it", September 17, 2009

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James Wegert "Author of Straight Talk About T... (Lancaster, PA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: How to Stay Christian in High School (Paperback)

Christian teens know that it's a daily battle to live a Christian life while they are surrounded by other teens who are focused on themselves and who could care less about God. This book uses examples of real teenagers in the Bible to explain how to live a Christian life during high school. The author gives the reader golden nuggets like, "If you want to be a Christian in high school . . . make Jesus the foundation of your life" and "If you want to stay a Christian in high school, you have to be willing to allow Jesus to gradually replace the rotten stuff with the good stuff", among others. This book will help you to remain strong in the Lord during high school!

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars For Christian people of all ages, December 24, 2008

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Every Christian should read this book! Excellent!!!! Lots to say about living out the Christian faith and what that means each day of life.