Books to encourage and assist you with printed material for you and gift suggestions for the younger generation.
Many thanks to Mark and Elysia from Australian Christian Resources (ACR) who have supplied us with the following book suggestions.
Exploding Stars, Dead Dinosaurs, and Zombies
Youth Ministry in the Age of Science – By Andrew Root
Root, a renowned expert on adolescent spirituality, shows how science overstates its claims on truth, while faith often understates its own claims. Both faith and science frame the experience and reality of teenagers, and both have something valuable to offer as adolescents develop.
Drawing on a fictional account of a youth pastor and the various students he encounters, Root paints a compelling picture of how faith can flourish in our scientific age.
Tim, Can You Say Mum?
By Joyleen Edwards
Tim had just turned seventeen; he was a happy, confident young man with high hopes for a very bright future. He was on the first ride of his new motorbike, when in failing to negotiate a bend he hit a fence and was catapulted to land head-first seven metres away on the ground. He was left with a brain injury so severe there seemed little chance of survival, let alone any quality of life.
This is the story of his journey towards recovery – one that can only be described as miraculous. It is also the revelation of his mother's deeply personal journey, as she learns to cope with the single most heart-wrenching and complex experience of her life.
It bears testimony to the indomitable nature of the human spirit and the working of a gracious healing God –showing how even amidst the most devastating circumstances in life, joy can still be found.
Grandparents Passing on the Faith
By Detlev Vosgerau
The aim of this five-studies guide is to support grandparents in passing on the faith to their grandchildren.
This study is not exhaustive, and it does not offer easy answers to the complex issues of cross generational faith sharing. Rather, it is designed to be a beginning point, a place to begin exploring some of the issues and arriving at some solutions. It is a study for groups recognising the benefit and necessity for mutual sharing and encouragement.
Overcoming Grandparenting Barriers
How to navigate painful problems with grace – By Larry Fowler
Even under the best circumstances, it takes time and intention to disciple grandchildren and pass on a legacy of faith. How much harder is it when your family is experiencing challenges such as divorce, estrangement, or prodigals? Overcoming Grandparenting Barriers is a helpful guide to influencing your grandchildren's lives even through discouraging or hurtful situations.
NIrV Adventure Bible book for early readers
Filled with activities, memory verses, Bible trivia, and more, this new Adventure Bible helps kids to begin a life-long practice of turning to God's Word for guidance and encouragement. Written in the New International Reader's Version, it is designed especially for young readers who are ready to explore the Bible on their own.
To Live with Christ
By Bo Giertz
The writings of noted Swedish pastor, bishop, and author Bo Giertz offer a collection of classic devotions for those who want to explore their Christian faith and connect to God's Word in their daily lives. The readings embrace the church-year calendar, preparing the reader for Sunday worship service.
Each devotion includes a Bible reading, meditation, and a prayer, offering the assurance of God's grace, love, and forgiveness.
The Story Bible
By Edward Engelbrecht and Gail Pawlitz
This treasure would be a great help to pastors, teachers, parents and grandparents as they, like the faithful mother and grandmother of St Timothy, lead the little ones to understand the sacred Scriptures.
There is also a user's guide included to explain how to use this Bible with children aged two to eight at different stages of development and reading levels.
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