Books with author Josh McDowell

When fifteen–year–old Jessica Ingram hears those words she knows she will never be the same. Suddenly her family–and her emotions–are in pieces. She feels as though her whole world is coming apart. Do you know any students like Jessica who are facing the separation or divorce of parents? What can you say or do to help? What do they need most right now? Perhaps more than any time in their lives they need a “911 friend”–a friend who “.. .is always loyal and a brother [and sister who] is born to help in time of need” (Prov. 17:17). Through the aid of a gripping true–to–life story, Josh McDowell, along with Ed Stewart, offers biblical insights and practical instruction on what your friends can do when faced with the break–up of a home. But more importantly, you will discover how to become a true source of comfort, encouragement, and support to them during the ordeal. This book is designed for you to read first and then give to your friend. And if you are that person faced with your parent’s divorce, you will learn what to expect in the weeks and months ahead. But more than that, you will discover how to experience the comfort, encouragement, and support you need from both God and a friend–most likely the friend who gave you this book.

Fourteen-year-old Ann Cassidy has a secret, but she can't keep it any longer. The nightmares, the flashbacks, the false guilt-she has to tell someone. When Ann finally reveals the horror of her childhood sexual abuse, she feels some relief-but she has a new flood of emotions to deal with and she's scared. Has anyone like Ann unburdened the dark memories of past sexual abuse with you? Do you know what to say or do? What is need most right now? Perhaps more than any time in life he or she needs a "911 friend"-a friend who "…is always loyal and a brother [and sister who] is born to help in time of need" (Prov. 17:17). Through the aid of a gripping true-to-life story, Josh McDowell along with Ed Stewart offers biblical insights and practical instruction on how your friend can deal with the pain of past sexual abuse. But more importantly, you will discover how to become a true source of comfort, encouragement, and support to him or her right now. This book is designed for you to read first and then give to your friend.And if you are that person who is haunted by childhood sexual abuse, you will learn the all important path to wholeness. But more than that, you will discover how to experience the comfort, encouragement and healing you need from both God and a friend-most likely the friend who gave you this book.

16 year-old Kevin Colvin - burdened by his parents' fighting, the recent death of his best friend, and slipping grades - despairs that he's just "a waste of space on this planet". Is this a passing thought, or is he seriously contemplating suicide?Through the aid of a gripping true-to-life story, Josh and Ed, offer biblical insights and practical instruction.

Fifteen-year-old Ken Myers is fed up. He says his parents never listen to him, that they are all the time criticizing him, and he feels like an outsider in his own home. And it's not much better with his "friend" Todd-they're not talking to each other anymore. What can he do to resolve the conflict? Do you know any students like Ken who are having a conflict with others, especially with their parents? What can you say or do to help? What do they need most right now? Perhaps more than any time in their lives they need a "911 friend"-a friend who "…is always loyal and a brother [and sister who] is born to help in time of need" (Prov. 17:17). Through the aid of a gripping true-to-life story, Josh McDowell along with Ed Stewart offers biblical insights and practical instruction on what your friends can do to resolve conflict in their life. But more importantly, you will discover how to become a true source of encouragement and support to him or her during their struggle. This book is designed for you to read first and then give to your friend. And if you are that person who is facing a relational conflict, you will learn the steps to resolving the conflict rather than dissolving the relationship. But more than that, you will discover how to experience the comfort, encouragement and support you need from both God and a friend-most likely the friend who gave you this book.

Senior high school students Luke and Traci feel something for each other like they have never felt before. And the more they're together, the deeper their feelings and desire for each other grows. Will these feelings last? Are they truly in love? Through the aid of a gripping true-to-life story, Josh and Ed, offer biblical insights and practical instruction.

Seventeen–year–old Stephanie Cooper just told her best friend that she’s pregnant. How does Stephanie tell her parents and the teenage father? What does she do next? The future suddenly becomes complex and confusing. Do you know a girl like Stephanie? What can you say or do to help? What does she need most right now? Perhaps more than any time in her life she needs a “911 friend”–a friend who”.. .is always loyal and a brother [and sister who] is born to help in time of need” (Prov. 17:17). Through the aid of a gripping true–to–life story, Josh McDowell, along with Ed Stewart, offers biblical insights and practical instruction on how a single girl faced with an unplanned pregnancy can navigate through her difficult choices. But more importantly, you will learn how to become a true source of comfort, encouragement, and support to her. This book is designed for you to read first and then give to your friend. And if you are that young person struggling with an unplanned pregnancy, you will learn what to expect in the weeks and months to follow. But more than that, you will discover how to experience the comfort, encouragement, and support you need from both God and a friend–most likely the friend who gave you this book.

"How can I know if it's true love?"Senior high students like Luke and Traci feel something for each other like they have never felt before. And the more they're together, the stronger their feelings and desire for each other grows. Will these feelings last? Are they truly in love? How can they really know?very one of us wants to love and be loved. But sometimes it's hard to tell if what you're feeling toward someone is really true love. What may surprise you is that God cares about your love life even more than you do, and he wants you to discover how to discern the true nature of love.Through the aid of a gripping true-to-life story, Josh McDowell along with Ed Stewart offers biblical insights and practical instruction on how to define true love the way God does. And the 30-day devotional journal section helps guide you in discovering the secret to finding it.This Devotional Journal is part of Josh McDowell's PROJECT 911 family of product. The primary purpose of these resources is to equip youth and adults alike to experience the relational connection God intended, especially in time of real need.

Senior high students Luke and Traci feel something for each other like they have never felt before. And the more they're together, the deeper their feelings and desire for each other grows. Will these feelings last? Are they truly in love? How can they really know? Do you know any students like Luke and Traci who question what they're feeling and wonder if it's true love? Do you know what to tell them? Do you know how to help? During their quest for an answer, there is one thing for sure they could use, a "911 friend"-a friend who "…is always loyal and a brother [and sister who] is born to help in time of need" (Prov. 17:17). Through the aid of a gripping true-to-life story, Josh McDowell along with Ed Stewart offers biblical insights and practical instruction on how to define true love the way God does. But more importantly, you will discover how to become a true source of encouragement and guidance to someone in search of answers. This book is designed for you to read first and then give to your friend. And if you are that person wondering if what you're feeling is the real thing, you will discover how to discern the true nature of love. But more than that, you will learn that God really does care about you and your love life and so does your friend-most likely the person who gave you this book.

Skeptical teens are the beating heart of Josh McDowell Ministires, and in this specially designed resource for youth, bestselling author Josh McDowell and his son Sean look at the claims of the Gospel writers and examine the compelling evidence for Jesus Christ's resurrection. Writing in a language that will resonate with 21st - century youth and in chapters that correspond to the adult and children's editions of the book, Josh and Sean invite skeptical teens to discover the proof of Christ's resurrection and what it means for them today.