Ten Tough Things: A Bold Plunge Into the Christian Life - Softcover

Teenagers are smart. Insightful. Eager to embrace truth. And when they're challenged with the hard words of Jesus, they don't run away...they thrive. These 10 engaging sessions draw kids deep into God's Word - and deeper into their faith. Deeper into Jesus.

Video recommendations, experiences, great conversations, and group explorations engage teens in topics that matter while tapping into their curiosity and sense of adventure. Designed so that an adult or teenager can lead a group--or several people can guide different portions of the expedition. Low prep!

Studies Include:
Tough Thing #1 Get Off the Sidelines
Tough Thing #2 Deny Yourself
Tough Thing #3 Passionately Pursue
Tough Thing #4 Become a Disciple (Part 1)
Tough Thing #5 Become a Disciple (Part 2)
Tough Thing #6 Defend Your Faith
Tough Thing #7 Share Your Faith
Tough Thing #8 Act Shrewdly
Tough Thing #9 Love Your Enemies
Tough Thing #10 Do Justice

"Teenagers are tired of the mission-less life they've been handed, and they're hungering for something more--something hard-but-good. I love that, and it's why I created these studies. They're the "tough things" of the Christian life that are actually the joys of the Christian life. I've led all of these sessions in a variety of settings--small groups, retreats, Sunday school, and larger gatherings."
--Rick Lawrence, Executive Editor Group Magazine

Rick Lawrence is an author, speaker, and church leader. For twenty-six years he's been executive editor of GROUP Magazine, and serves on the leadership team of the Simply Youth Ministry Conference. He has authored hundreds of magazine articles and is the author, coauthor, or editor of thirty-four books. More about Rick can be found on shrewdbook.com and siftedbook.com.

Alex Harris is a photographer, a professor at Duke University, and an editor of DoubleTake Magazine. He lives in Durham, North Carolina.

Alex and Brett Harris founded TheRebelution.com in August 2005 and today, at age nineteen, are among the most widely read teen writers on the web. The twins are frequent contributors to the webzine "Boundless," serve as the main speakers for the Rebelution Tour conferences, and have been featured nationally on MSNBC, CNN, NPR, and "The" "New York Times," as well as in publications like "WORLD "magazine, "Breakaway," and "Ignite Your Faith." Sons of homeschool pioneers Gregg and Sono Harris and younger brothers of best-selling author Joshua Harris ("I Kissed Dating Goodbye"), Alex and Brett live with their family outside Portland, Oregon.