In Jesus
Calling for Teens: 50 Devotions to Grow in Your Faith, Thomas Nelson and
Sarah Young remind readers that Jesus is the answer. In Jesus is where peace,
belonging, and identity are found. Today, teens seek so much from the people and
world around them, and this book reminds them that Jesus is where everything
they need begins and ends.
This book and its message are absolutely beautiful. I
could curl up under a blanket and read and re-read the devotions all day long.
They are peaceful. When I open the cover of the book, I feel peace and a warm
Jesus hug seep out of it. Sarah Young is a talented, thoughtful author who in
this case, as always, knows her teen audience.
The 50 devotions are simple: A title, a 1/2 page of
text, and a verse or two to read. I like that the verses aren’t written out
because that nudges readers to open their Bibles and explore the verses for
themselves. Of course they could just read the devotional and not the verses,
but doing so would leave a nagging feeling of unfinished business. On the page
opposite the devotional is another verse: written out, and illustrated with a
vibrant design. The whole book is color—an attractive feature for teenagers, or
any reader for that matter. The small, thin, sturdy book is also a fine fit for
teenagers: Digestible. Easily slipped into a binder or backpack.
Written as though Jesus is speaking directly to the
reader, these devotions invite and pull readers into His presence, reminding
them that trusting Jesus is exciting. That we need to change our thoughts and
focus on Jesus. That Jesus’ riches are the best. That the answer is always
Jesus. That giving Jesus our time is essential. That instead of searching for
answers, we need to search for Jesus. We need to make Him our hiding place.
Upon first glance the book appears slightly
feminine, but upon opening it could definitely be an appropriate gift for both
genders. And there is a presentation page! A beautiful book.
The
publisher has provided me with a complimentary copy of this book through
BookSneeze®. I was not required to write a positive review.
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