Books with author Jim George

It’s never too early to give young boys a resource that will help them learn the skills for making right choices in life. A Boy’s Guide to Making Really Good Choices is designed to help boys ages 8-12 learn how to think through their options, realize the possible consequences, and develop good decision-making skills. In this book, Jim George uses helpful stories and illustrations to walk boys through the kinds of choices they are likely to face each day―choices to…listen to their parentsdo their best in school, sports, and activitiesselect friends with carebe kind to siblings and othershelp out at home and use good mannersThrough the use of real-life scenarios, Jim George equips boys to build good character―the kind that will stay with them for life and honor God’s standards.

Boys have a lot competing for their attention, and peer pressure can be tremendous―making it a challenge to encourage them toward the things of God and living the Christian life.Jim George helps young guys to understand why God is important in everything they do. And he teaches that the Bible has the answers for all the questions and issues they face as they grow older. Boys will learn…the value of honoring and respecting their parentsthe keys to making right choices and decisionshow to choose the best kinds of friends and be a good friendthe benefits of taking school seriously and being responsiblethe need to follow after God by reading the Bible and spending time in prayerThis book includes discussion questions and interactive material, opening a whole new world for boys, pointing them in the right direction for becoming what God designed them to be.

Pursuing God really is an adventure—one that can get extreme, one you'll never tire of.Becoming a young man after God's own heart is a lot like climbing a mountain. You'll find all sorts of challenges on the way up, but the awesome view at the top is well worth the trip.Real success in life—the kind that counts with God—starts by discovering God's priorities for you. These include...building your faithchoosing the right kinds of friendsgetting along at homewinning the battle over temptationmaking right choices about the futureOnce you get started on this journey, you'll never be the same!Includes new and revised content.

Go On an Awesome Adventure with God!Hey there! If you're like most guys, you know how tough it can be to live for Jesus. It can be a challenge and sometimes a struggle, but anything worth going for is like that, right? This book is going to be all about YOU—the things you deal with, the friends you hang out with, and the decisions you make. Everything that's BIG in your life. All the important stuff. God loves you and wants you to have a great life. All it takes is a minute or two each day to read these short chapters and learn how much He cares about you. You're super valuable to Him and He has big dreams and huge plans for you that He wants you to discover. Your journey with Him is the most important adventure that will ever happen to you. So what are you waiting for? It's time for action!

Guiding a boy toward making right choices will equip him to think carefully about his decisions, assuring a more fulfilling and successful life.In this book, Jim George focuses on all the high points of a young man’s life―the things that matter most. Teen guys will learn…why prayer and Bible reading are so essentialwhat makes for the best kinds of friendshipshow school and social skills contribute to a strong futurehow to stand strong against temptation and peer pressurewhat contributes to healthy and biblical perspectives on dating and purityYoung men will enjoy Jim’s balance of biblical insight, personal anecdotes, and candid forthrightness. And they’ll gain the skills they need for making right choices in response to all the challenges that come their way.

Bestselling author Jim George adapts his popular The Bare-Bones Bible Handbook (over 100,000 copies sold) for teens. This fast and friendly overview of every book of the Bible will inspire teens to explore the wisdom and truth of scripture as they discover:What is the major theme of each book of the Bible?What are the most important lessons for everyday life in each book?Who are the key characters, and what do they teach us?What are the key events in each book?This fascinating survey also includes sidebars geared to a teen's interests and life, giving them a solid foundation of knowledge about the most important book ever written. And Jim George's ability to make complex topics understandable will have readers referring to this resource again and again as their faith and wisdom grow throughout the years. A must for every youth group and leader.

How can a book written 2000 years ago help a teen guy to deal with today’s issues? Though the times have changed, the problems haven’t. Temptation. Peer pressure. Acceptance. Increased responsibilities. Getting along with parents. Friends. And girls.God wants to help―and that’s why He wrote the Bible. You can learn a lot from the people in it, as well as the adventures they experienced. You’ll be surprised how relevant the Bible is! God’s Word can change your life―for real. But that can’t happen until you commit yourself to knowing the Bible. That’s what this book is all about―knowing the Bible, discovering what it says, and making it your personal guide in all you do. Along the way, bestselling author Jim George offers many great ideas for Bible study and practical application.You’ll find this the beginning of an incredible adventure―one you’ll never get tired of!

How can a book written 2000 years ago help a teen guy to deal with today’s issues? Though the times have changed, the problems haven’t. Temptation. Peer pressure. Acceptance. Increased responsibilities. Getting along with parents. Friends. And girls.God wants to help―and that’s why He wrote the Bible. You can learn a lot from the people in it, as well as the adventures they experienced. You’ll be surprised how relevant the Bible is! God’s Word can change your life―for real. But that can’t happen until you commit yourself to knowing the Bible. That’s what this book is all about―knowing the Bible, discovering what it says, and making it your personal guide in all you do. Along the way, bestselling author Jim George offers many great ideas for Bible study and practical application.You’ll find this the beginning of an incredible adventure―one you’ll never get tired of!

It’s never too early to give young boys a resource that will help them learn the skills for making right choices in life. A Boy’s Guide to Making Really Good Choices is designed to help boys ages 8-12 learn how to think through their options, realize the possible consequences, and develop good decision-making skills. In this book, Jim George uses helpful stories and illustrations to walk boys through the kinds of choices they are likely to face each day—choices to…listen to their parentsdo their best in school, sports, and activitiesselect friends with carebe kind to siblings and othershelp out at home and use good mannersThrough the use of real-life scenarios, Jim George equips boys to build good character—the kind that will stay with them for life and honor God’s standards.

Give a Boy the Gift of JesusFrom trusted author Jim George comes this highly giftable devotional dedicated to help tween boys, ages 8-12, grow closer to God. The 140 devotions address every part of a boy's life, such as making good choices, creating a positive self-image, and developing a deeper prayer life. This age-appropriate collection also includes a clear explanation of the gospel message, making it a perfect choice to give to a boy considering a commitment to Christ.All it takes is a minute or two each day to read these short chapters, and boys will learn how much God cares about them. This handsome devotional makes a great gift for your son, grandson, or other special boy in your life.Help him discover his journey with Jesus is the most important adventure of his life.

As a boy growing up, do you know one of the most important things you can do is read your Bible?Maybe the Bible doesn't seem exciting to you because it was written long ago. But if you look closely, you'll discover it shows you how to live God's way. The Bible can help you...know how to find good friendsget along better with your familymake right choices instead of wrong onesbecome more responsible and use your time wellgrow wise and become a strong ChristianThere is a lot God wants to share with you. Get to know your Bible better—it's an amazing adventure!

Need a Friend You Can Count On? Jesus Is the Best! Athletes, musicians, actors, and other grown-ups—these are the people you look up to. But the best role model of all? That's Jesus—the hero who's also your best friend. Explore ten ways you can live like Jesus every single day. With His help, you can haveconfidence to be who you are courage to do the right thing discipline to get stuff done faith that it's all going to turn out okay focus to reach your goals You will see how Jesus lived out these character traits in His everyday life on earth, and you will discover suggestions for making them real in your own life. Become the kind of guy others look up to, a guy who points them to the ultimate role model—Jesus.