0: Stand (Unleashing the Wisdom of God: A Discovery of Proverbs)

Stand (Unleashing the Wisdom of God: A Discovery of Proverbs)
Talk about a wise guy. Solomon, the wisest man who ever lived, left the world his collection of proverbs--a little book that answers many of life's biggest questions.

Want to know how to get a job and keep it? check. What it takes to be a leader? Check. If you friends are loyal or not? Check. Whether your crush is right for you? Check and double check.

With sidebars that reveal the stories behind these proverbs, you'll discover a world of insights into God's power and personality. Get the inside track on the meaning of life--and avoid the emotional traps of sin--when you unleash true wisdom in your life.

Research shows that only 4% of teens are biblically literate (Barna, 2005). The goal of this devotional series is to inspire teens to know God deeper and experience his heart of love through Scripture. The three books deal with God's word, God's wisdom, and God's way. The theme individually and collectively is to challenge each teen to give their whole life to His whole plan. This devotional in Proverbs focuses on the wisdom of avoiding emotional pain.

Qucik bites:
This personal devotional series is an accessible, in-depth Bible study for teens. Though written by a seminary president, the big ideas are presented in a teen-friendly, transformational format centered on knowing who God is and how to relate to Him.
Emphasizes personal application and the challenge to be intentional about reaching spiritual maturity.
Fun facts about Bible history and culture.
Based on the power of story-devotional teaching that's more like Jesus, rather than a textbook.
Contains fun things like Top 10 lists and other sidebar extras.
Apologetics emphasis builds on the truths in Stand and Stand Strong in College.