God’s Story; Your Story (Youth Edition)
by Max Lucado
Zondervan
Published 10/01/2011

Rating: 4.5 Stars

I’ve heard it said that only when you can teach something to someone else in a way that they understand, does a person truly know it. If that is the case, then Max Lucado really knows his way around the Bible.

Being a teenager is hard, there is no doubt about it. Especially in today’s volatile environment. Trying to balance life as a student, an employee and an active participant in social or sport activities can be demanding. Striving to be all things can leave our youth feeling confused and overwhelmed; prime targets for being led astray from the Word of God.

This book is a study in the New Testament that helps teens take a step back from the chaos of their lives and be reminded of their purpose. How God makes the ordinary, extraordinary and how their life story follows the one God has planned for them. Geared to address issues that teens face, Max Lucado challenges them to think about the question that Jesus asked of all of us; “Who do you say I am?” by asking themselves, who do they listen to?

I liked how the information was presented in smaller, easy-to-digest pieces. The “Don’t Just Sit There” sections throughout the book gave great ideas and advice to encourage teens to get involved and interact with others while maintaining a God-inspired focus. Stories from other students, ages 15-18, tell how they understand how they see God working in their lives. A question guide at the end of the book helps with topic discussions.

This book would be perfect for a youth group study session or classroom setting. ( )