Books with author Kara Powell

Through the Old Testament, we find out why God made us and the world. But many youth leaders aren't sure how to introduce these stories to their junior high students. The Old Testament, which begins with the story of Adam and Eve, can help leaders introduce tweens to our common history and purpose. They'll examine how God created the world, how the first family was established, and how sin entered the world. As they journey forward in time, they'll learn about worship's beginnings in the era of Noah and about the adventure of faith beginning with Abraham and many other biblical figures: Joseph, Moses, Samuel, David, Josiah, Daniel and Esther.Plus, reproducible student handouts and additional lesson options are available for download.

Who is God? Does He care what I do with my life? Does God really love me?These days many young people are confused about God. Help youth workers provide a solid foundation for young teens with The Christian Life, a junior high school study resource. Part of the exciting Uncommon Youth Resource series, this straightforward presentation of the gospel first explores who God is—Father, Son and Holy Spirit—then guides students through their relationships with God. Students will learn that God loves them no matter what; that Jesus Christ is the only way to have a relationship with God; and that the Holy Spirit lights the way to God.The three 4-week modules examine one of the most critical parts of a young person's life: their faith. Lead students to discover that everyone is a sinner, how God's grace rescues us, and that we are to serve Him out of love and gratitude for His gift of grace.

Who loves young teens more than they could ever imagine? Who longs to give them self confidence and a strong identity, to help them be what they were meant to be? Jesus. Help youth workers introduce young teens to the radical messages of Jesus. This study points students to the supernatural power of Jesus Christ and the lessons He taught, which still ring true today for young people.From the miracle of raising Lazarus to Christ's own resurrection and ascension, students will be filled with awe and amazement that the eternally powerful Christ wants a personal relationship with them. Key themes throughout show the balance Christ showed between His power to heal and to cast out demons, and His tenderness to love and care for His disciples and followers, and for us. His parables communicate a spiritual truth or religious principle through simple, but powerful, stories that students can relate to. The 3 four-week modules explain who Christ is, and how each of us can follow His example to a fruitful and fulfilled life.

Do your kids see the power and purpose in prayer or is it something they endure until the "Amen"? What is this "worship stuff" Christians do? Is it just a bunch of people wearing choir robes? Playing guitars? Singing?The Uncommon junior high hroup study Prayer and Worship helps you answer teens' (possibly never-voiced!) questions in ways that make sense for their junior high lives: Help them understand how God answers prayer, what to do when He seems silent, why we keep on praying, what is worship? how does it all work?Through Scripture study, fun activities, stories, and discussion, students will understand the "how and why" of prayer and worship in ways that will help them make these two parts of loving God an integral part of their spiritual lives.

Friends are so important to today's youth, and the good news is that friendship matters to God too! You can teach junior high kids how to have healthy relationships based on respect and acceptance in ways that make sense for their lives. Becoming a stand-strong, clear-headed teen who is fearless of making healthy, positive choices—even if it means going against the flow—is a challenge ... and that's an understatement! Especially for tweens and younger teens, swimming against the tide of peer pressure can be stressful and confusing. Now, with Friends and Peer Pressure, part of the Uncommon Junior High Sudy Series created by youth ministry expert Kara Powell, you can help kids in your group deal with the everyday pressures that come with the territory of growing up.Twelve sessions of activities and exercises will get teens thinking about how to let God reign in their friendships and how to lead rather than follow. Plus, downloadable student handouts and additional options are available for every session.

Take your teens into a solid understanding about the New Testament and important truths it teaches! Twelve sessions in two 6-session units: The Kingdom is Near and The Kingdom is Growing. Each Bible lesson features a New Testament person who helps kids learn how they can be full members in God's kingdom too.Highlights from the Gospels and ActsFocuses on faith, surrender, and the power of the Holy SpiritDownloadable easy-print pages for younger teens for each sessionHelp kids find their identity, purpose, and power in Christ

Growing up can be difficult for tweens and parents. Emotions can run hot and cold, and if families aren’t strengthened along the way, they may not be able to handle the extremes. Now youth leaders can help the young teens in their group deal with their wildly fluctuating feelings and relate positively to their parents and siblings. Activities and exercises get teens thinking about how they can let God reign over their emotions and their families. Uncommon puts it all together for youth leaders.

Physical and hormonal changes, increasing pressure to date, a confusing jumble of feelings—welcome to being a middle schooler or junior higher! Help them discover that God can be their first love! Emotions & Dating Uncommon Junior High Group Study gives you what you need to help kids respond to the unpredictable changes and emotions of their lives in healthy, biblical ways. Section 1 provides ways to think through decisions about dating and Section 2 uncovers relationships based on God’s Word.12 flexible Bible lessons, adaptable for groups of any size with high-octane, kid-friendly activities to engage with biblical truth through their hearts, minds and bodies!

Who is God? Does He care what I do with my life? Does God really love me? These days many young people are confused about God. Help youth workers provide a solid foundation for young teens with The Christian Life junior high school study resource. Part of the exciting new Uncommon youth resource line, this straightforward presentation of the Gospel first explores who God is, Father, Son and Holy Spirit, then guides students through their relationships with God. Students will learn that God loves them no matter what; Jesus Christ is the only way to have a relationship with God; and the Holy Spirit lights the way to God. The three four week modules examine one of the most critical parts of a young person's life, their faith. Lead students to discover that everyone is a sinner; how God's grace rescues us; and that we are to serve Him out of love and gratitude for His gift of grace.

Growing up can be difficult for tweens and parents. Emotions can run hot and cold, and if families aren’t strengthened along the way, they may not be able to handle the extremes. Now youth leaders can help the young teens in their group deal with their wildly fluctuating feelings and relate positively to their parents and siblings. Activities and exercises get teens thinking about how they can let God reign over their emotions and their families. UNCOMMON puts it all together for youth leaders. Families and feelings will go hand in hand once again.

This is the first book in the Chronicles of Kings and Dragons series and the series is meant to be read in order. A Christian young adult fantasy.In the land of Flasha Mura, a teenaged Gisbon boy is plagued by a monster he can’t see. No one knows what this beast is, but its ferocious appetite threatens to consume Brehane and his father’s herd, effectively ending his future before it has a chance to begin.He wants to face this menace on his own, but he knows he needs help. Who will he trust? A new friend sent to protect him, or Melek, the God he believes in and thought he trusted. Will he let go of his dream so that he can find it?Brehane’s uncle brings history alive as he recounts the dramatic lives of the kings and dragons of Yisra’el. In the histories wars are lost and won, trolls taunt, evil relentlessly pursues, dragons speak, friendships are forged, fear grips hearts, kings become sorcerers, love is found, and miracles happen.