We live in a tough world. I’m pretty sure that’s not breaking news to anyone.

As Christians, understanding how to share our faith in a way that will actually be heard is an important facet of living out our relationship with Jesus. This is true for our kids as well–be they homeschooled, private schooled, or public schooled.

But the HOW of that is sometimes difficult. Fortunately, there are tools to help, and I’m very excited to tell you about one that just recently came to my attention.

The Apologetics Study Bible for Students

Multiple research studies have shown that spiritual focus often weakens among teenagers as they head into the attention-dividing realm of young adulthood. Up to 66 percent of them leave church altogether. The Apologetics Study Bible for Students works against that trend by helping anchor younger Christians in the truths of Scripture, equipping them with thoughtful and practical responses for whenever the core issues of their faith and life are challenged, while helping them better articulate their beliefs with non-believers.

The Apologetics Study Bible for Students, besides having the complete HCSB text, includes these very cool features:

• Two-color design-intensive layout on every page for the visual generation
• Sixty “Twisted Scriptures” explanations (these address ways that various religious movements distort Scripture to support doctrine contrary to historic Christian teaching.)
• Fifty “Bones & Dirt” entries (archaeology meets apologetics)
• Fifty “Notable Quotes” (from leading Christian thinkers)
• Twenty-five “Tactics” against common anti-Christian arguments
• Twenty “Personal Stories” of how God has worked in real lives
• Twenty “Top Five” lists to help remember key apologetics topics

I really liked this from the introduction:

Remember: the point of apologetics is not to win an argument but to win a person to Christ. This is so important, so let me say it again: Apologetics is not about winning arguments, but about winning people. It is possible to win an argument and yet do it in a way that damages the cause of Christ. If we make a great argument, but we don’t do it in love, then it profits us nothing (1 Co 13:1-3). We must follow the example of Jesus and be full of both grace and truth (Jn 1:14).

Along with the Bible, the ApologeticsBible.com website offers other apologetics resources such as a video series by Sean McDowell with topics like

• “Is it ok to have doubts?”
• “Why does God allow evil?”
• “How do I know God’s will for my life?”
• “Bones and Dirt: Dead Sea Scrolls”

I had a chance to watch “How do I know God’s will for my life?” and was impressed! Sean is clear, concise, engaging, and real and I believe what he has to say is right on target. Right now there are 7 videos, but eventually there will be 16! Each video is only a few minutes in length and would be a great starter for a family discussion, youth group series, or homeschool apologetics class.

While you’re on the website, be sure to check out the Confident Faith Sweepstakes they are running right now!

Where can I get the Apologetics Study Bible for Students?

You can pick up a hardcover copy of the Bible on the ApologeticsBible.com website or at LifeWay.com.

AND, I get to give away a copy! I’m so excited that someone will win a copy of this exciting resource Bible! All you have to do is leave a comment on this post and in one week from today (Wednesday, August 26) I will number the comments, write the numbers on slips of paper, and randomly select one out of a literal hat. I like hats and I have quite a few, so why not use one for this kind of fun!

So if you want a chance to win the Apologetics Study Bible for Students, comment away!

 

 

Disclosure (in accordance with the FTC’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising): Many thanks to Propeller Consulting, LLC for providing this prize for the giveaway. Choice of winners and opinions are 100% my own and NOT influenced by monetary compensation. I did receive a sample of the product in exchange for this review and post.

 Only one entrant per mailing address, per giveaway. If you have won a prize from our sponsor Propeller / FlyBy Promotions in the last 30 days, you are not eligible to win. If you have won the same prize on another blog, you are not eligible to win it again. Winner is subject to eligibility verification.”

I’ve done several reviews over the past years for products and planners from Home Educating Family. I’m so appreciative of how they are committed to encouraging and equipping homeschool families. Today I’m excited to introduce something brand new! If you have a young lady in your house or know a tween or teen girl, keep reading for more information and a chance to win.

Every young woman is dear. But not every young woman realizes this truth. Jenny Keliher has a passion to encourage young women to discover that they are dear. She wants to “show young women that they are dear in every sense of the word and in every area of their lives.”

So, who is Jenny? Daughter of Well Planned Gal Rebecca Keliher, Jenny is a young woman who has been taught to chase her passions and use her talents to God’s glory.

In an effort to reach teenagers world-wide with the message that they are dear to God, Jenny has created Dear Magazine. This beautiful product combines Jenny’s heart for the Lord with her love for literature, baking, and design.

Designed for young women ranging in age from thirteen to twenty-one, Dear covers everything from faith to fashion, from relationships to entertainment. But nothing about these topics fits the societal norm. Instead, each article reminds young women that everything they do should reflect the dear woman God has created them to be.

In each issue of Dear, young women will find much to challenge them and spark their interest, such as:
– the biography of a historical hero, beginning with Amy Carmichael
– women’s awareness topics
– do-it-yourself sections
– recipes
– fashion tips
– spiritual growth encouragement
– encouragement and advice for growing in maturity
– discussions on relationships with friends and family
– entertainment suggestions

Would you like to learn more? Feel free to explore www.mydearmag.com to see a preview of Issue 1. And be sure to enter my giveaway for a free one-year subscription!