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A autobiografia de Santo Inácio é um texto em que um homem - santo, complexo e em permanente busca - conta sua vida. Ao ditá-la no final de seus anos em Roma, recolhe, obviamente, não só a descrição, mas a reflexão sobre seu próprio itinerário espiritual e sua existência. A autobiografia não é um texto fácil para crianças ou jovens. Outras biografias escritas depois nem sempre são acessíveis para adolescentes. Por isso se pensou em fazer uma história romanceada de Inácio de Loyola, destacando especialmente os poucos dados disponíveis sobre sua juventude.

In Jet Black and the Ninja Wind, Volume I of the Kuroi Clan trilogy, teenage ninja Jet uncovered an ancient secret in her ancestral land of Japan. In this long-awaited sequel, Jet--a beautiful half-Japanese warrior from a Navajo reservation--retreats to the remote village of Kanabe with her cousin Hiro and ninja dog Aska, but all is not well. Watched by shadowy fighters who are just as skilled and dangerous as they are, a sudden tragedy puts the young ninjas on the move again. Back in the USA, the discovery of a teenage girl wandering in the desert brings an encounter with a man holding a ...

Honorable Mention in Religious Fiction, 2006 IPPY Awards. "Compelling...a real page-turner." Damon Owens "Wholeheartedly recommend," Catholic Insight Magazine. Emily's Hope is the gripping story of one young woman's physical, emotional, spiritual journey from high school to adulthood. Interspersed throughout the story are flashbacks to Emily's great-grandmother's troubled life, with a climax culminating in the surprising revelation that Emily and her great-grandmother are connected more deeply than by ancestral ties alone. Based on a true story. “There is so much to love about Emily’s ...

A book about adventure, survival, and resilience of the human spirit. Sea Soul is the second book in the Big Little Stories series by contemporary Ukrainian writer Ivan Kuznietsov. Each book in the series is an independent, complete story and can be read in a free sequence. All stories have something in common—they are all about change. You will discover the adventures of different characters, but all of them, just like you and me, are essential parts of the big little story of our world. This book tells the story of an elderly man who has lost the meaning of life. One day he decides to ...

Meg’s unforgettable Advent journey begins when four simple words challenge her idea of a perfect Christmas. This story was first printed in the CatholicTeenBooks anthology, Gifts: Visible & Invisible. Leslea Wahl is an award-winning author of Christian Young Adult Novels. She enjoys writing about places she has visited causing some to classify her teen novels as Christian Teen Vacation Fiction. Although, she would be more apt to describe the books as Christian and Catholic Teen Fiction with storylines brimming with Mystery, Adventure and Romance for teens.

La predicación es una herramienta fundamental para transmitir las enseñanzas de la fe, edificar la iglesia y alimentar el alma de los creyentes. Para quienes desean profundizar en el arte y el ministerio de la predicación, Sermones Bíblicos para la Escuela Dominical es una guía práctica que inspira y desafía a los líderes a alcanzar nuevas alturas en su servicio. Este libro no es simplemente una recopilación de sermones; es una invitación a explorar y encarnar los principios esenciales de la vida cristiana. Desde el llamado a buscar una vida espiritual más profunda hasta la ...

Most teens see the 10 Commandments as a bunch of old rules that no longer apply to them, but once the mystery is removed, it becomes clear they are as meaningful today as ever before. Adept at making sense of issues at the heart of young adults, Youngs shows how each commandment is an integral part of the foundation for moral and spiritual conduct, as well as for peace and prosperity.

Adults squirm when the big questions come up, especially the big spiritual ones. They don't want their kids to worry, so they give answers that all say one thing: "Don't worry. It's all okay." And yet the big questions still keep coming up. At every age, we all need to know what life is really all about. Not just on the surface, but deep down.

What does God think of my sex life? Do you ever wonder? If so, you're not alone. Teens and young adults alike have been asking that question for centuries. Finally, there is a comprehensive answer! Pastor David dares to address the questions that many people would rather sweep under the rug, not expected especially from a Preacher's pulpit, or considered too sensitive to be discussed in the open. He does so by sharing what God has to say in His Word.

An edgy, biblical look at topics the church has been silent about. This book provides honest, authentic answers to questions that most men and women have asked in their own minds. Nothing is off limits in this book for teens and older. The topics covered include porn, sex, masturbation, and what God has to say about it all

"Ein junger Mann nach dem Herzen Gottes werden!“ – So lautet das Motto dieses ermutigenden Buches für junge Männer (etwa ab 15 Jahren). Der Autor, Jim George, lädt dazu ein, das größte Abenteuer zu wagen: Jesus konsequent nachzufolgen. Jim George zeigt nicht nur, was wahre Nachfolge für einen jungen Mann bedeutet, sondern ermutigt auch, sich den Herausforderungen zu stellen. Das gelingt ihm vor allem durch den beständigen Ausblick auf das gesteckte Ziel: Ein Mann nach dem Herzen Gottes werden. So leben, wie es Gott gefällt.

The story of Beauty and the Beast is considered to be a timeless tale. However, what makes it so timeless goes far beyond the romance or the "happily ever after", but is the powerful theme of redemption at the heart of the story.

A 14-year-old boy struggles with family relationships and accepting the beliefs he was taught as a child. While on the vacation of a lifetime, driving from the United States through México, Central and South America, he visits ruins and reads scripture. As his feelings and opinions begin to clarify, he decides to express his feelings through mazes of scenes representing his religious interpretations, with short write-ups intended to help other young people discover what took him so long to understand.

Covering popular topics ranging from dating and relationships to choosing quality entertainment, managing your money well, and making good decisions for your future, this four-book Wisdom On … audio collection provides useful advice and information for teens 13 and up that helps you navigate the questions and issues you face every day, with Christian content based around the timeless and godly wisdom found in Proverbs.

Awakenings can be challenging at any age, but when you are a teenager, it can be particularly painful. Not only do we go through the physical changes of puberty, but having the added spiritual changes can also be overwhelming. From watching TikTok, I see more and more teenagers are awakening. In fact, it is not uncommon to hear of puberty and awakenings happening at the exact same time. As your physical body advances, it makes sense that your spiritual body would also advance. In this book, you learn several guidance steps in understanding your spiritual and physical development!

Wenn wir uns von unseren Fragen, unseren Zweifeln und unserer Hoffnungslosigkeit lösen und einfach nur Jesus suchen, werden wir neue Hoffnung finden. Wir werden Gott sehen, wir werden den Sinn und Zweck unseres Lebens erkennen. Unser Dasein gewinnt an Fülle. Heilung kann kommen und Gottes Kraft wird durch unser Leben sichtbar. Einfach Jesus. Nicht mehr und nicht weniger. Wann immer wir es schaffen, uns auf Jesus zu fokussieren, ihn zu suchen und zu erkennen, werden wir auch alles andere finden. Wir werden uns finden.

Quattro storie di giovani che, di fronte all’insorgere di malattie mortali hanno saputo offrire la loro vita e le loro sofferenze a Gesù: Chiara Luce Badano, Carlo Acutis, Angelica Tiraboschi e Matteo Farina. L'audiolibro contiene una breve biografia di ciascuno e una selezione di brani dei loro scritti a modo di diario. Un audiolibro da ascoltare carichi di tutte le domande che abbiamo nel punto della vita in cui ci troviamo. Non impareremo cose nuove, ma vedremo le cose nuove dentro la carne viva di questi quattro ragazzi di cui ci viene offerta la testimonianza.

A stranger walks into a restaurant and has an even stranger request - a meal in exchange for a song. Would you be willing to help someone even though you know they could never repay you? One couple did, and what they received was so much more than what they gave.

Youth Pastor Brian Hanson knows loss. He's lived with it since his daughter's suicide. Instead of wallowing in his grief, he's devoted his life to educating young people about the hazards of bullying. Three lives. Each touched by tragedy. Each craving something greater. Can they find peace, happiness, and a new zest for life after so much loss?

Designed as a companion piece for Taste Berries for Teens, this journal teaches teens to write about their own feelings on self-worth, friendship, love, and relationships; how to create an attitude for life success; how to decide what to do in life; how to give, share, and make a difference; and more. In Taste Berries for Teens Journal, co-authors Bettie B. Youngs and Jennifer Leigh Youngs provide commentary to help listeners use the journal to sort out their feelings, responsibly deal with their difficulties, and effectively solve their problems.