The Twilight Phenomenon Forbidden Fruit or Thirst- Quenching Fantasy? equips parents and leaders to candidly discuss the Twilight series with teens who have been caught up in the romance of a human girl and a vampire boy. Much like Harry Potter caught the attention of millions of boys worldwide with spellbinding tales, the Twilight series is holding teenage girls captive with tempting fantasy stories that peak young impressionable minds. Readers of The Twilight Phenomenon will be shocked with the compelling truth behind why the Twilight series is so entrancing. It answers questions including: <ul>
<li>Do vampires have souls? </li> <li>What is immortality, how is it lost or gained?</li> <li>What is the nature of evil? </li> <li>What sacrifices should be made for love?</li> <li>What is the nature of temptation? </li> </ul>
Veteran authors of books exposing the good and bad reality of popular books,Kurt and Olivia Bruner successfully help parents navigate the challenges and opportunities that emerge from pop culture by leveraging teen interests to drive dialogue about Christian orthodoxy. Other books by the Bruner's include Finding God in the Lord of the Rings, Shedding Light on His Dark Materials,Playstation Nation, and How to Mess Up Your Child's Life. Concerned parents, teachers, grandparents, youth leaders, and all adults who care about children and young adults will greatly value the wisdom and intelligent conversation shared in The Twilight Phenomenon Forbidden Fruit or Thirst Quenching Fantasy?

The Twilight Phenomenon: Forbidden Fruit or Thirst Quenching Fantasy

Bruner, Olivia

Bruner, Kurt D.

Teen & Young Adult

Destiny Image Publishers

When it comes to religion the most respected voice of the past decade is not a pastor, evangelist, priest or rabbi. She is a warm, articulate woman whose presence dominates daytime television and grocery store checkout stands. Her influence has propelled little known authors into best-selling millionaires and spawned a media empire worth billions. Oprah's name and image are instantly recognized by millions of adoring fans who view her as a long term friend and trusted spiritual mentor. But many have become troubled that Oprah seems less and less tolerant of her childhood faith and has begun celebrating a Jesus very different than the God-Man of her Sunday school lessons. Oprah's Jesus leverages the enormous popularity of Oprah Winfrey to explore the rise of generic spirituality rooted in personal preference versus transcendent beliefs rooted in historic Christian orthodoxy.

Oprah's Jesus: The Rise of Spirituality Without Religion

Religion & Spirituality

Christian Books & Bibles

Strengthening your roots by understanding the heritage you were given and charting a new course for the future by building a positive heritage for yourself, your children, and coming generations

Your Heritage How to Be Intentional About the Legacy You Leave

Parenting & Relationships

Ledbetter, J. Otis

Parenting

David C. Cook

Ready for Adolescence: Family Nights Tool Chest

Weidmann, Janet

Chariot Victor Pub.

The Heritage presents a thoughtful approach to building a stable and loving foundation for your family. It shows you how to strengthen your roots by understanding the heritage you were given, and asks what kind will you give to future generations.

The Heritage: Giving and Receiving an Inheritance of Love

Moody Pub

Discover the secret to happiness apart from circumstances. According to the author, it's not what you possess in life or the dreams you've accomplished that determine your happiness.

Travelling Light: Contentment Amid the Burden of Life's Expectations

Most Christians desire to live as God intended - rich, full lives in His service. And we can. But only if we keep guard against the things in life that would drag us down. Do you know someone who manages to keep a bright, positive, optimistic outlook on life despite circumstances that are far from ideal? "What does he have to smile about?" you may ask. Kurt Bruner answers by noting that these people are the ones who swim upstream - the ones who don't use circumstances or other people as an excuse for living down-in-the-dumps.

Responsible Living in an Age of Excuses

Good stories express what we already know deep within us--tapping into our highest hopes and deepest longings, transforming our mind and heart. Within the pages of The Divine Drama, author Kurt Bruner shares his powerful encounter with the most captivating story of all--God's story. In this three-part book, Bruner beautifully recounts God's story as an epic drama, leading you to a discovery of your own place on God's stage--and to tools for living out that role on a daily basis. Experience the awe and wonder of the story above all stories, and discover the significance of the part you play in God's drama.

The Divine Drama

Tyndale House Publishers

Featured on Focus on the Family, FamilyLife Today, and Promise Keepers Creating lasting impressions for the next generation! These ideas and activities have been tried and tested by families like yours. They are designed to make lasting impressions on children of all ages. Have fun with these simple science experiments that use items commonly found in the home to teach important truths from God's Word. For example: • Attempt to crush a raw egg to learn about God's protection. • Make candies "spark" and learn how to be a light in the world. • Watch how peas fall out of a glass and learn to follow God, not the world. • Make a rainbow and be reminded how God kept His promise to Noah. • See how a hard-boiled egg can be sucked into a glass bottle and discover that nothing is impossible with God. Jim Weidmann founded the Family Night movement several years ago and now teaches and leads dads in creativity teams where ideas are developed and shared. He also serves as the Executive Director of the National Day of Prayer. Jim and his wife, Janet, have four children. Mark DeNooy has been involved in Christian Education for the past 15 years and has taught Science and Bible at Denver Christian Middle School for the past 10 years. He and his wife, Nancy, have three children.

Simple Science Family Night Tool Chest: Creating Lasting Impressions for the Next Generation (Heritage Builders)

Weidmann, Jim

Denooy, Mark

Family Activities

Bible Stories for Preschoolers: Family Nights Tool Chest: New Testament (Heritage Builders)

Children's Books

Weaver, Kirk

Religions

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