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If you want to be part of a revolution, this book is a great place to start. You can make a difference---in the world, in your town, in your school, in your life. The Revolution Devotionalhelps you understand and develop character traits that will turn you into a revolutionary for God. No boring reading here---instead it's fast-paced and fun. Each day you'll read a verse of the Bible, then a short devotional about the character in that verse. There's additional Scripture for you to read if you want, plus a hilarious list relating to the day's topic. For example, on the topic of being different from the crowd, you might get this list: Seven Ways to Be Really Different There's different...and there's really different. Here are seven ways to achieve the latter status: * Color your eyebrows with purple Magic Marker. * Insist that people call you 'Butterscotch.' * Wear bumper stickers on the back of your coat. * Declare yourself a 'meat-arian' and argue for vegetable rights. * Talk only in Dr. Seuss rhymes. * At the lunch table, do play-by-play commentary for a game going on in your imagination. * Randomly blurt out the phrase, 'Now that's what I'm talking about'---even when no one is talking.
Inhaltsverzeichnis
Contents
Introduction: First Things First
Section 1: A Genuine Relationship with God
Going Deep with God
No Foolin’
Stirred, Not Shaken
No Matter What
Been There, Done That
It’s about Time
Time to Grow Up
Dig In
Give Up?
Hold Tight
World-Class Prayers
What’s on Your Mind?
Thanksgiving Every Day
Section 2: God’s Identity
Let’s Get Serious
Skeleton Crew
The Conquering King
It’s All Lies!
A Mighty Friend
Section 3: Being a Man of Faith
More Than Just Talk
Unleashing Your Inner Warrior
Hardcore
Guaranteed Freshness
Loyalty to the King
Up and At ’Em
What Did You Expect?
The Write Stuff
Be on Your Toes
Section 4: When Things Get Tough...
Prepare for War
Going the Distance
Raising Your Game
Unstoppable
Staring Down Your Fears
It’s Time for a Comeback!
Fierce Warfare
Can You Handle the Truth?
True or False
Section 5: Peer Pressure
No Pain, No Gain
Break Away
Say Something!
Step Up
And Then There Was One
Are You Ready?
Who You Trying to Please?
Big Diff erence
Section 6: Where’s Your Passion?
With Everything You’ve Got
All Fired Up
Top Priority
The Deepest Satisfaction of All
Section 7: Relationships
Let It Go!
Keepin’ It Under Control
A Second Glance
Have Mercy!
Shocking Kindness
What’s Mine Is Yours
Show Some Respect!
Your Honor
You Think You Know It All?
Section 8: The Buddy System
Get Your Hands Dirty
Surrounded
Say What?
Section 9: Lust and Sex
Get Out of There!
Don’t Fight Alone
Worth the Wait
Constant Combat
Section 10: Reaching Out
Time to Take Action
No Yoke
Common Ground
Be Ready!
Any Volunteers?
Helping the Underdogs
Section 11: Self-Image
Why Not You?
Ego Check
(In)Security Guard
Life Beyond the Spotlight
Get a Grip
Who’s Behind the Wheel?
Who Can God Use?
Credit Where Credit Is Due
Section 12: Character
Thought Control
Pulling Your Weight
What’s Your Problem?
Talent Show
Whaddaya Got?
Wise Guy
Mr. Clean
Take the Lead
Beyond Sorry
Above and Beyond
Reapin’ the Rewards of Motivation
Get Out of the Mud
Über den Autor / die Autorin
Formed in 1988, The Livingstone Corporation partners with Christian publishers to produce Bibles, books, Bible studies, curricula, and other resources.
Zusammenfassung
As a companion to the bestselling NIV Revolution Bible or as a way to jumpstart your devotional time, Revolution Devotional contains 90 readings written specifically for teen guys, which look at the big questions, issues, and decisions in our world and then connect the Bible to what you are facing today.
The world we live in is often in need of bold, revolutionary voices … and this devotional can help you make yours heard in your school, your town, and beyond. Each day’s reading breaks down a character trait that will assist you in developing the skills to stand up for what is important, as well as understand why your voice matters to God. There is also a challenge to put those skills into action, and fun facts and ideas that relate to the topic. Plus, since every devotion was written with guys 13 to 18 in mind, the words and ideas actually apply to things you’re going through and see happening around you, like environmental care, peer pressure, drug and alcohol use, relationships, and how to approach social media.
Revolution Devotional:
- contains 90 conversational and easy-to-read devotions written by guys for guys
- connects God’s Word to the real issues in your life
- helps you sharpen your character and decide what kind of man you want to be known as
