Books with author Jim Burns

Where is your life headed? How are you spending your time? Want to really change your life? For students who don t know how, or whose time seems to be absorbed by MySpace, text messaging and hanging out at the mall, best-selling author Jim Burns challenges students to create one of the most important habits of life in 50 days spending daily time with God. This exciting devotional is filled with inspiring stories that will challenge students to adopt an attitude of thankfulness, spread their love around, make the most of today, find hope in the midst of hassles, never settle for mediocrity and much more. And in 50 days, they will have read 50 Scriptures and been challenged to go deeper in their relationship with God. Burns tackles real-life issues in a readable format that will give more purpose to lives on autopilot, awaken the dreams of those who have given up and encourage all who long to get closer to the God who loves them.

Pow! Bam! Zonk! Bang! Ughhhh! Sometimes Life Hits You Right in the Solar Plexus! What do you feel that you need most when you are having a problem? Someone to listen and maybe give some encouragement and advice? Start with this book, and let Jim Burns recommend ways of getting help. And let him give you some personal support and practical help that comes from his years of loving and caring for teens. The articles in Tough Problems, Real Solutions first appeared in Jim Burn’s popular column in Campus Life Magazine.

Perhaps no one knows how to touch the hearts and minds of young people as writer and radio broadcaster Jim Burns. These 50 fresh devotional readings cover many of the major issues of life and faith students wrestle with today. Sexual purity, the pressure to compromise, family relationships, trusting God, servanthood, worry, fatigue and daily surrender are just a few of the topics Burns explores. Scripture and personal application questions are integrated throughout, while historical and contemporary stories, quotes, profiles of courage, and even illustrations from children s literature help students relate these concepts to their lives. Youth leaders and parents will find this a tremendous resource for teaching, while young adults will enjoy the book for use in their personal quiet time.