Teen Review

Not a Fan: Becoming a Completely Committed Follower of Jesus by Kyle Idleman

If someone asked you if you were a fan of Jesus, what would you say? You know all the Bible stories, and you go to church sometimes, but that's about all you're interested in doing. In his book, Not a Fan (teen edition), Kyle Idleman distinguishes between being a fan and a committed follower. Using Scripture and personal experiences, Idleman increases your understanding of the faith and leads you closer to making the commitment to become a Christian. His stories, most of which are humorous, make you want to keep reading to find out what happened and how he handled it. This book is great for new Christians or those that want to become Christians.

--Abby, Teen Reviewer

Teen Review

Moon White: Color Me Enchanted by Melody Carlson

Ever since Heather's mom died, she's been a little lost spiritually. Christianity isn't working for her; then she starts dabbling in Wicca. At first, she feels in control of her life, but after the new girl shows up and she loses her boyfriend, she feels like Wicca is now controlling her. She begins to be confronted by evil spirits, and her life spirals out of control until she's ready to take her own life. Then she meets Diane, a steady Christian. Will she be able to turn her life around, or will Wicca get the better of her and send her over the edge?

-Teen Reviewer

Pure by Terra Elan McVoy: Best Friends, Boyfriends and Purity Rings

Tabitha and her best friends all made a promise when they were tweens: to keep their virginity until marriage. Their purity rings mean everything to them - friendship, faith, and a promise to God and each other. But as Tabitha gets older - she's fifteen now - everything's gotten more confusing...and more exciting, especially having her first real boyfriend. When one of Tabitha's friends takes it to the next level with her boyfriend, crisis hits their close-knit circle. Like lots of Christians, Tabitha struggles with what's right - What does it mean to be loyal to a friend? What did Jesus say about sexuality? How can you hold to your values without being judgmental? Pure shows one good- hearted, smart girl wrestling with the tough issues and the excitement of growing up.

You might want to visit Terra Elan McVoy's website to hear what inspired her to write Pure and even take a look at some of the questions she has for readers to think about after reading the book.