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What are we basing our lives upon? Does our own Christian faith have a solid foundation? Are we "religious" simply because that's what we've been taught? Why do we believe what we believe? Do we even know what we believe? These are the types... [Read on]
In their first book Do Hard Things, Alex & Brett Harris challenged young people to break out of the stereotypical teenage mold of low expectations and do something noteworthy. They challenged their readers "to do hard things for the glory of God... [Read on]
In A Pit With A Lion On A Snowy Day by Mark Batterson is based on two verses in 2 Samuel 23 – Benaiah son of Jehoiada was a valiant fighter from Kabzeel, who performed great exploits. He struck down two of Moab’s best men. He also went do... [Read on]
Kristen was only seventeen years old when she decided she had had enough. Life, as far as she was concerned, wasn't worth living. In an attempt to end her life, she laid down on railroad tracks and waited for the next train. The next train indeed... [Read on]
I love a good book. This should be obvious by now if you've read more than one or two posts. I also love a good challenge. This book, while written for teens, provided that for me as well. The authors of Do Hard Things, twin brothers Alex &... [Read on]
Because of my move from Louisville to Chattanooga, this book arrived late in my mail box. It was worth the wait. Hear No Evil: My Story of Innocence, Music, and the Holy Ghost is Matthew Paul Turner’s story of the role of music in his spiritua... [Read on]
At the age of 17 Kristen Anderson was bearing the scars of teenage angst, the death of a family member and being raped. Without any hope, she laid down in front of an on-coming train. Instead of ending her life, her legs were severed from her... [Read on]
Right off the bat, I have to say that this book is something that I’ve been waiting for, and has been desperately needed in this generation of Christians. It’s a book that is theologically sound but also engaging enough to activate the interes... [Read on]
This was a book recommended to me during my second round of going to college by a fellow student. I found Manning to be a wonderful writer who is eager to share what he has learned from our Lord and Savior with others so that they too can... [Read on]
Do Hard Things can be a book that will change the face of the earth if our youth (and our adults) read and soak in the principles and ideas found within its pages. To date, this book is the best book for challenging young people not just to "be... [Read on]