Books in Focus on the Family series

Finding ways to connect on a spiritual level with teens can be difficult. With these simple, 10-minute devotionals, parents can maximize their devotional time with their teens and prepare and equip them with the strong spiritual foundation they need. Written by youth expert Joe White, Fuel makes it easy and practical for parents to connect spiritually with their teens in just minutes a day.

Love is the main component that binds a marriage together, but it doesn't end there. Sharing affection allows a couple to perceive that love. In Starved for Affection, Dr. Randy Carlson teaches why affection is so important and how to develop that essential, active ingredient in marriage: the affection that demonstrates love for each other and makes a marriage the rich experience every couple craves.

These thirty fun-filled devotional readings for kids will encourage them to tell others about Jesus. Boys and girls alike will be inspired through the antics and adventures of “Average Boy,” who is Super Average when it comes to loving God and showing others how to do the same!Addressing real-life situations, the lessons cover topics like making friends, dealing with backstabbing classmates, getting along with parents and siblings, understanding your changing body, and most importantly, growing your relationship with God.This new repackage of Growing Up Super Average sports a new look and includes additional devotions and features.

Teen girls have lots of questions about the crazy challenges they face each day. From changing bodies to dating and sex, relationships, money, and more, girls want answers on how to make the best of their teen years. Written from a supportive and encouraging “big sis” perspective, Bloom: a Girl's Guide to Growing Up addresses all these issues and responds with straightforward honesty. Prompted by the many letters sent by girls to the editors of Brio magazine, this book provides trustworthy answers to girls' real-life concerns.

This book provides teens with an acrostic tool for use in sharing the gospel message clearly and confidently, with practical suggestions for teens facing fears when sharing their faith. Rather than simply motivating teens, this book focuses on equipping them by addressing their questions and fears. Handy “field guide” format for quick reference. Shows teens how to tell where there is spiritual receptivity. Provides a practical tool for defending your faith. Discusses different witnessing “styles.” Includes a section on “Frequently Asked Questions.”

Rob Mitchell is one of the last “lifers” raised in an American orphanage. Left by a dysfunctional family in an Illinois children's home, he grew up with kids who were not friends but rather “co-survivors.” After becoming a Christian as a teenager, Rob found what he was looking for, home and family, in a relationship with God. Rob was able to overcome his past, forgiving his relatives and forging healthy family relationships of his own.

Go on a backyard Safari, make a Forgiveness Feast, and play Cowboy Checkers with Focus on the Family's new Clubhouse Family Activity Book. It includes almost 300 of the best activities for families and children from the 10-year history of Clubhouse and Clubhouse Jr. magazines. Through the simple activities, kids will learn lessons about biblical values, service, and just plain having fun. Includes indoor activities, outdoor activities, recipes, crafts and games, and is categorized for the interest level of kids from 4 to 14.

2004 ECPA Gold Medallion winner! Where can teen guys go when they have questions about their life and the changes they're going through? Boom: a Guy's Guide to Growing Up uses a low-profile approach to tackle all the issues guys face. They'll find honest and straightforward answers on sexuality and dating, physical changes, money management, spiritual growth, and more. This book provides the answers guys crave for understanding this crazy time in their lives.

Happily Ever Laughter captures real-life stories from couples―stories chosen for their humor, variety of settings, and diversity of years married. As readers laugh along with each couple described, they will begin to understand that being able to see the humor in life helps greatly in keeping one’s marriage happy and healthy through the years. Includes stories from Chonda Pierce, Bob Stromberg, Daren Streblow, Kendra Smiley, Jeff Allen, John Branyan, Rhonda Rhea, David Dean, Dave Veerman, and Neil Wilson.

God's Great News for Children includes 17 Bible stories that tell the gospel message. Beautiful illustrations and personal application questions for each story help adults lead a child to Christ. The large 8 x 10 hardcover format makes it easy to read aloud with your child or in a group setting. A salvation prayer is included for adults and children to pray together along with a certificate to document the child's acceptance of Christ. A new book from Heritage Builders and Focus on the Family to help parents pass on a personal faith to their children.

Bedtime Bible: Stories to Open Young Hearts to God's Word will help parents teach their children about God's “one big story.” Not only will children be drawn to the wonderful Word of God, but they will also come to understand his plan for their lives and how to apply his truths to what they think, do, and say―creating a legacy of faith that will last a lifetime. Parents will love tucking their children in each night with Bedtime Bible's unique approach of captivating illustrations, 70 quick-to-read stories, kid-friendly questions, and a closing prayer.