Student Devotionals

 

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1 Minute Bible for Student - John R. Kohlenberger III, Doug Fields

You've committed yourself to more Bible reading plans than you care to admit.  And you're 187 chapters behind on your latest New Year's commitment.  The One Minute Bible 4 Students is a surefire way to get back on track and stay on track.  

Veteran youth pastor Doug Fields has contributed to the strength of this product by adding one minute readings that help you apply these Scriptures.

The One Minute Bible 4 Students moves you through the entire Bible--from Creation through the return of Jesus--in just one year.

$15 (366 Devotionals)

  • I'm a new Christian looking develop a consistent time with God.
  • I need to understand the basics.
  • I don't have much time every day.
  • I've never gone through the Bible from beginning to end.
  • I'm starting a beginning discipleship program.

 

Awesome devotional guide.  And it covers everything!  Great layout, good questions.  There's even an index for you to find a devotional on a particular subject or Bible character.

If you're pressed for time, or just getting started, this is a great way to develop some discipline, while getting an idea of what the Bible is all about from beginning to end.

 

 

One Minute Bible for Starters - The First 90 Days for New Christians - Lawrence Kimbrough

Whether you're a brand new Christian--or just ready to take it seriously this time--The One Minute Bible for Starters is your best first step toward the life you always wanted.  Three months of daily Bible readings are already in here, along with short articles that help you put what you're learning into practice.

Free from ICN Resources

  • I'm not very disciplined or consistent.
  • Sometimes I go weeks without spending any time with God.
  • I'm a new Christian.
  • I need to understand the basics.
  • I don't have much time every day.
Great book for building discipline.  If you don't have much time for a quiet time, this is a great way to start growing in your relationship with Christ in a short time every day.  After 90 days of a minute a day, you'll be ready for the next step!

This book is not flashy and not really even written for students, but it's still full of great stuff!!  We can send you one of these for free.  Click here to request a copy.

God's Little Devotional for Teens

Being a teenagers in today's world can be exciting and challenging.  Every day you're making decisions that impact the way you face--and conquer--the world around you.  You need time alone to kick back, reflect, regroup, and think about who you are and where you're going and discover the true meaning of your life.

$20 (About 150 Devotionals)

  • I struggle with temptations, challenges.
  • I don't really know how to incorporate God into my day-to-day life.
  • I've been a Christian for a short time, or I wouldn't consider myself very mature.
  • I have a little time every day for a devotional, but not a lot.
Don't let the title fool you.  This is not a cheesy book.  There's some good stuff in here.  This is a great "kick-back" book that will help you start applying God's Biblical principles to your every day life.

If you don't have a lot of time at this point, these devotionals a pretty short, but give you a lot to think about.

The Seven Checkpoints - Andy Stanley, Stuart Hall

What if you were told that the secrets of the most awesome life ever could be yours if you just knew seven principles?  What if you were told that these seven checkpoints were simple to understand and that you could start living them within a few short days --though they would take a lifetime to master?  You would at least wonder about them.  You might even ask to know them.  Well, they are yours.  These seven checkpoints are in the book you are holding right now; in fact, they were written down just for you.  So what are you waiting for?  You have a life to build.  Open up this book and get the seven.

$15 (49 Devotionals (7 weeks))

  • I like to be challenged.
  • I want to understand how to better integrate God's Word into my daily life.
  • I have some time each day to answer some questions.
  • I'm starting or continuing a discipleship program.

 

This book was written by one of the most effective communicators in the country.  Andy Stanley spent years working with youth before becoming a senior pastor.  This book is the foundation of how the youth ministry programs at his church have been built and implemented.  

This book covers some basic Biblical principles for life, and is very practical, but get ready--some of the questions will challenge you to the core of who you are!!

If you have a mentor who is discipling you, there is an accompanying leader's guide that will help your mentor work through this with you.

Doing Life with God - Bo Boshers

At last!  30 devotions written by Christian students about real-life situations that you and your friends face every day.  Not only will you relate to their stories, but you'll be encouraged, challenged and inspired to "do life" with God on a daily basis.  Each devotion has questions for you to discuss in a small group plus a journal exercise just for you.  THese devotions will help you start to "do life" with God daily and become the difference-maker he's made you to be.

$10 (30 devotionals)

  • I'm kind of wondering if there's anybody out there facing the same things I am.
  • I like to read about what other Christians are doing and how they are dealing with life.
  • I like to write down things I'm thinking about.
  • I have the opportunity to talk to other Christians about the things I'm learning about and studying.

 

This book is unique in that the devotionals are written by students, AND the topics are right on target with what's probably going on in your life.  It covers your private life, Spiritual life, home life and social life.

This is a great book to work through no matter where you are in your Christian walk.  Prepare to be challenged!

Josh McDowell's Youth Devotions - Josh McDowell

Angels and devils.  Full moons and streaking comets.  Dinosaurs and movie stars.  Scientists and farmers.  You'll find all these things and much more in Josh McDowell's One Year Book of Youth Devotions--a daily adventure in making right choices.  You'll be challenged and inspired to live as "children of God without fault in a crooked and depraved generation, in which you shine like stars in the universe" (Philippians 2:15).

$15 (A year's worth of devotionals)

  • I need some help making decisions and choices.
  • I have some pretty big questions about God, about me and about life.
  • I like hearing about other Christian teenagers and what they're going through.
  • I have a little more time to devote to this.
  • I like to be challenged and I want to learn.
  • I don't like the same old thing every day.

 

This book is awesome for new and mature Christians alike.  The result of Josh McDowell's years of research and experience is a book like this packed full of stories, testimonies and challenges.

This book will have you looking forward to your quiet time. 

Life Happens - Get Ready - Barry St. Clair

This book will help you find God's answers to these important issues:  personality, spiritual gifts, abilities and experiences, motives, life purpose, values, goals, use of time, decisions, integrity--all going into discovering God's unique destiny in your life.  Spend a few minutes a day reading and writing in Life Happens and you'll start to see the fantastic life God has in store for you.

$10 (14 chapters)

  • I need something to help me learn more about myself, as well as God.
  • I've tried the devotional book approach without much success.
  • I like reading, thinking, answering questions, and writing things down.
  • I'm not looking for anything too heavy.
  • I'm good at working at my own pace and I'm pretty disciplined.
 
If you don't like the typical daily devotional book, or if you've been down that road without much success, this type of book may be more for you.  It's divided up into chapters, as opposed to a day-to-day thing.  You can work at your own pace through the chapters. 

This book will give you some things to think about and help you learn more about God and about yourself.  You'll have a chance to answer some challenging questions.

The Mind of Christ - Youth Edition - T.W. Hunt & Claude V. King

To be like Jesus!  That is the real reason that God created each of us.  "For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be...the firstborn among many brethren" ( Romans 8:29).  The glory we are to have is the glory of being like Christ.   The Mind of Christ - Youth Edition is based upon the exciting challenge found in Philippians 2:5-11.  This book will challenge you to think the thoughts of Christ--to have the mind of Christ.

$15 (12 units)

  • I would consider myself a pretty mature Christian, or I've been a Christian for a long time.
  • I'm really looking for something challenging--I'm kind of past all the daily devotional stuff.
  • I'm looking to take the next step in my walk with Christ, and learn more about Him.
  • I'm looking for something to do with my discipleship leader or in a family Bible study.
  • I have the time to devote to a pretty intense Bible study.
 
If you're ready to take the next step, this book is for you.  Talk about challenging.  You'll work through unit after unit of Bible study and challenging questions.

The book is organized in units--the idea is to work through a unit a week, as there are usually 5 days of study.  You'll spend a little more time with this than with your regular daily devotionals, but it's a great way to take that next step.

Revelation and other Life Application Bible Studies

Whether you are teaching a class, leading a small group, or just looking for a challenging personal study, the Life Application Bible Studies are for you.  With interesting questions, complete lesson format, the full text of the book you are studying, and the most extensive commentary available in a Bible study booklet, this study guide gives you everything you need for understanding God's Word and applying it to you life.

$10 (Usually 13 lessons)

  • I would consider myself a very mature Christian.
  • I've always wanted to know what's in Revelation.
  • I like to be challenged and to answer challenging questions.
  • I want to really spend some time getting to know God and the

 

This book is off the charts.  If you've always asked "Revelation, what's in there?", this is a great book.  It talks about all of the different interpretations of the book, but doesn't get too much into the controversial stuff.  The goal of this book is to help you learn what's in Revelation, and see how you can apply it to your life today.

If you're in a discipleship relationship with a parent, youth leader or other adult, this would be a great book to work through today.  There are 13 lessons--a lesson a week is a good pace.