Teen Devotional Bible [Paperback]

Carla Barnhill (Author), Mark Oestreicher (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 10, 1999

Being a teenager--well, it has its ups and downs. It's cool to discover new stuff about yourself. But you've also got to make a lot of choices about who you want to be. You've got a lot of questions about God, dating, sex, faith, drugs, friends, your family, popularity--and the list goes on. Hey, you're not alone. Open up this Bible and read devotions written by teens like you who are dealing with the same stuff. They want to share with you what God has to say and how he can help you get through anything. The NIV Teen Devotional Bible is written by teens for teens. Its 260 weekday devotions can help you find out what the Bible says about stuff that really matters to you. You'll love the exciting look and feel of this Bible. The page-by-page bursts of surprising facts, cool graphics, crazy humor, and radical ideas to chew on--and apply. The introductions loaded with features that help you get to know each book of the Bible. Fifty-two weekend devotions by youth experts that sum up the week. Featuring lots of material from Youth Specialties and Campus Life Magazine--2 of America's coolest, most in-touch youth resources--The NIV Teen Devotional Bible is about real life. About real teens. About YOU.

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com Review

Within the pages of this plainspoken Bible, young readers will find a year's worth of teen-written devotionals, one for every day of the work week. For example, in the opening section on Genesis, teens will find a shaded box for Monday's devotional, asking the reader what it means to be made in God's image. "Do you ever put yourself down for the way you look? What are you saying to God when you put down what he made?" Little boxes of text are inserted throughout the Scripture, where teens either suggest devotionals or discuss themes in the Bible. In another box, teens comment on the relationship between Adam and Eve: "The 'two becoming one' thing involves a lot more than sex. It involves two lives becoming one--two stories becoming one." The language, graphics, and frank discussion in this teen-oriented Bible make it a great resource for youth groups. It also makes a loving gift for teenagers who need help understanding how the Bible translates into the stressful world of adolescence. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

From the Publisher

Presenting a Devotional Bible for Teens That Helps Them Develop Confidence in Their Relationship with God and in Themselves The teen years can be tough. They're the time when people move from relying on parents or other adults for answers and affirmation to finding their own answers and getting--or not getting--affirmation from peers. Teens need a Bible that will enable them to get insights from God's Word, spoken in their language and addressing their issues. That's where the Teen Devotional Bible comes in. Daily devotions written by the people teens listen to most--their peers--plus many other features written by Youth Specialties and the staff of Campus Life Magazine, will help teens discover God's answers to their questions. They'll find a bedrock of wisdom to help them get through, and even enjoy, their teenage years. The Teen Devotional Bible features: 260 Daily Devotions written by and for teens ages 1215. Sincere and reflective, they show what God's Word has to say about the daily realities of being a teen. 52 Weekend Devotions by youth leaders summarize a key point in the previous week's devotions Book Introductions include a brief overview of each Bible book, a Cast of Characters, a feature called What's Up with That? that offers a closer look at a certain part of each book, and Snapshots--bullet-pointed key events. 22 full-color tip-ins--either Extreme Faith or Backstage Pass--answer the toughest questions about faith and life or family, friends, or the future. 75 Xtras offer interesting, sometimes crazy tidbits about the Bible and its characters. 300 Huh? articles, written in a fun and interesting style, give insights on perplexing Bible passages. Full-color Presentation Page. NIV text written at an 8th grade reading level is easy to understand and apply.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 13 and up
  
• Paperback: 1586 pages
• Publisher: Zondervan/Youth Specialties; 1ST edition (July 10, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0310916542
• ISBN-13: 978-0310916543
• Product Dimensions: 8.6 x 5.5 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (25 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #648,840 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Mark Oestreicher (Marko) is a veteran youth worker and former president of Youth Specialties. The author of dozens of books, including Youth Ministry 3.0 and Middle School Ministry, Marko is a sought after speaker, writer and consultant. Marko is a partner in The Youth Cartel, providing resources, training and coaching for church youth workers. Marko lives in San Diego with his wife Jeannie and two teenage children, Liesl and Max.
Marko's blog: http://whyismarko.com/
Marko's website: http://theyouthcartel.com/

Customer Reviews

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45 of 46 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars excellent among the teen bible selection, May 20, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Teen Devotional Bible (Paperback)

My eldest daughter is now in the "tween" age years. She seemed to be outgrowing her NIV New Adventure Bible because she wasn't showing any interest in reading it on her own anymore. For her birthday, I decided to to get her a teen bible and had spent many hours at the local bookstore pouring over the different offerings out there; the NIV teen study bible, the NKJV Extreme Teen bible and others.

What I found suprising was the "meaty content" of this compared to the others, which is the usual characteristic of a study bible, moreso than a devotional bible. It also presented the information in open-minded way, versus a dumbed-down manner. This is important, because getting young adults in this age group to walk with Christ means delivering the word of our Lord in an accessible, approachable manner, inviting cognitive thought and reasoning which leads to prayer. I want for my own Christian resource a book that offers great explanations and solutions for this crazy, wonderful world; why not then seek the same resource for our young adults?

Although the KJV is incomparable for its poetry, the NIV offers a great, even handed delivery of the Word and the glory of Jesus' work on earth seems more approachable in the NT. I have bibles of several translations:KJV, NLT, NKJV, NASB and NRSV. The NIV is the one I can get lost in for hours and find inspiring for prayer.

So what has this Teen Bible changed? My kid is reading it on her own free will. She relates to it, she asks questions about it and we share from both my resources and hers. In combining a walk of faith and works, that which feeds a life of being Christians based on inspiration versus fear, this bible fits the bill. What more can a mom ask? I thank God for delivering it to us. Halleluia.

25 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars take it from a teen, June 20, 2001

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"powerpuffchick" (the good ol' USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Teen Devotional Bible (Hardcover)

this bible is really great because of the little boxes that explain hard to understand things in the text, and also because it's NIV (new international version) so its in plain simple to understand english. if you go to a chistian school and need a good bible for class you should get this it explains everything so well only jesus himself could have said it better

23 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Amazing Bible and guide tool for any teen ager, April 24, 2000

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Matt - See all my reviews

This review is from: Teen Devotional Bible (Hardcover)

This Bible has the original NIV version of the bible, but it also includes daily devotions for all teenagers that you can really relate to and help you learn more about yourself and make your walk with God stronger. It also has in it questions that any usual teen or any christian or non-christian would ask that are hard to find answers for. I think its an awesome book. I find it a very interesting guiding tool and I think it will help me with my personal walk with God. BUY THIS!