Project 17:17
8 total works
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.
15 year-old Chad Rogers has never experienced such anguish. He's faced with the death of his little brother and the critical injuries of his mother and best friend, Rob. He now must find a way to survive when those he loves most are gone. But how?
Through the aid of a gripping true-to-life story, Josh and Ed, offer biblical insights and practical instruction.
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.
A star athlete at his high school, Bobby Franklin faces graduation with anything but certainty. Should he choose ministry over his beloved baseball? Should he earn a college degree–or skip school and try to make it in baseball–or marry his girlfriend, Ashley? As a Christian, he wonders how he can know specifically what God wants him to do.
Do you know any students like Bobby who have major decisions to make and would like to know God’s will? Do you know what to tell them? Do you know how to help? During their search for God’s will in their lives, 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 find God’s specific will in one’s life. But more importantly, you will learn how to become a true source of encouragement and guidance to someone wanting to know God’s will. This book is designed for you to read first and then give to your friend
And if you are that person facing some major issues in life, you will discover key scriptural principles to making tough personal decisions. But more than that, you will find that God really does care about the details of your life and wants what’s best for you, and so does your friend–most likely the person who gave you this book.
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.
Fourteen-year-old Ann Cassidy is struggling with her past. She has a secret that she has kept for a long time -a secret not even her parents are aware of. Ann's friend Heather has a hunch that something isn't right - Ann's nightmares are evidence of that. Heather doesn't know what to do when Ann tells her friend about the years of sexual abuse she has suffered.
Do you know any students like Ann who have been abused by people they should have been able to trust? 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 17:17 friend - "A friend is always a friend, and relatives are born to share our troubles" (Proverbs. 17:17 CEV).
Through the aid of a heart breaking true-to-life story, Josh and Ed, offer biblical insights and practical instruction on what your friends can do to resolve past sexual abuse in their lives.
But more importantly, you will discover how to become a true source of encouragement and support to them during their struggle. This book is designed for you to read first and then give to others.
And if you are that person who is facing abuse, you will learn how to face the issues of false guilt, shame and helplessness and discover your self worth once more. 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.
15 year-old Ken Myers is fed up. He says his parents never listen to him, 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?
Through the aid of a gripping true-to-life story, Josh and Ed, offer biblical insights and practical instruction.
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.