Once depression was thought only to be an adult problem. But research clearly indicates that drepression has become common among modern teens and pre-teens. Often teens struggling with depression don't believe that anyone can relate to their circumstances or understand what they are going through. But Jesus knows what it's like to feel rejected, unloved and let down by the people we love. And the Bible tells us that a close walk with Christ will give us a sound mind. Now the Breaker: Youth Edition" show teens how Jesus can change the way they think and the way they live.

A great new youth version of the popular Freedom from Fear that tackles the challenges confronting teens in today's culture—with a powerful foreword by Josh McDowell. Many teens drag through their lives weighed down by fear, worried about being unlovable, and walled off by a sense of isolation. Stomping Out Fear provides solid, biblical tools to help teens stand against the emotions and spiritual forces that try to pull them down. Readers will— learn how fear-filled strongholds develop discover how to use the truth to combat anxious thoughts and win over fear find out how Jesus Christ is their sanctuary from all fears Ideal for youth groups, Bible studies, teen mentoring relationships, club studies, and individual reading.

Depression is a common mental disorder affecting people of both sexes, all ages, and all backgrounds that can significantly impair social functioning, health, and quality of life. This book describes the different types of depression and the associated symptoms used to diagnose them. It details the treatments available and their effectiveness, and looks at how people living with depression cope with the disorder.

Presents a guide to services, programs, and collections for youth committed to their religious beliefs, covering Protestantism, evangelical Christianity, Catholicism, Islam, Judaism, and other religious traditions.

The Key to Unlocking Your Writing Success This ultimate writer's reference connects you to who's who in the publishing industry. Inside, you'll find the names, addresses, phone numbers, and e-mail and Web addresses for hundreds of top editors and agents, plus essays from industry insiders who reveal the secrets to big-time success. With the most up-to-date information on an industry that's constantly changing, this new edition offers everything you need to get past the slush piles and into the hands of the real players in the publishing field, including how to write attention-grabbing book proposals and thrive off rejection. Now, you hold the keys to getting published.

Is it beautiful like the residue of a birds hum? The last pound of the blind man drum. The rum of the scum, Is it the scent of a bakers thumb? The beautiful of the slum? The gift of the innocence/ confusion in the solution. A something of nothing or the nothing of something. The surrendered of superficial / is the hug from a poem. The kisses of an I miss you. The leftover dew from a long exotic nightThe last twisting on an erotic knot. Is it the cream that rose to the top/or the sugar rush from the last drop/The simmering of a rainbows nose/ snowflakes un-froze? Is it birds freed/ or insanity caged The teaspoon of humanitys first and last flavor /Drowning of a thought/ or the life saver. Now ask yourself this. Crumbs of a bums cake/Washing your face in midnights rage/ waking up with the good in morning caged/Laying down and sharing your heart with if, possible and maybe Erecting to the world aggression. Is crumbs from wanting the love /but Accepting the Mmmmms on the Fs between the liberations of breaths/ Crumbs of a bum cake where desires are lit or destiny blown outWhere the softest flowers grew into hard like rocks. To taste the crumb of a bums cake / where all senses radiateSparked by a revolution / and the most angelic earthquake partake Accepting the lost in winning/winning to not lose/ still confused by when you win -you still lose. In short, Crumbs of a Bums cake addresses the hardcore battle of drug addictions through six generations.

Jim Burns has put together an outstanding devotional for teens that speaks to the major issues touching every Christian's faith. These 40 daily readings incorporate quotes and illustrations from classic children's literature, biographies, personal stories and notable historical events to convey eternally significant themes and help teens to relate these concepts to their own lives. Perfect for teens, young adults, lay leaders, pastors and families. In addition, this book is a tremendous resource for teaching todays teens!

A guide to the names and specialities of American and Canadian publishers, editors, and literary agents includes information on the acquisition process and on choosing literary agents.

In a world where it seems like "everybody's doing it" how do you help students say no to premarital sex? Lakita Garth tells you how! As an internationally known abstinence advocate and sought-after speaker, she talks to more than 500,000 students a year about abstinence and sexuality. Here, she frankly, humorously, and passionately shares her principles with teens for staying pure until marriage, while equipping them with the life skills necessary to be responsible and successful. Through her four-phase Decision-Making Model, young people will understand the principles of self-control, self-discipline, delayed gratification, and achieving their dreams. They'll be ready to establish healthy dating relationships and clearly defined boundaries for physical intimacy, while understanding and valuing marriage. The eight-session companion DVD, a leader's guide and student guides will make this resource perfect for small-group use.