Description
As a teenager, Liz felt overwhelmed by anxiety. Now that she's a mental health counselor, she wants to pass on what she's learned. With daily Scripture readings, breathing exercises, and additional mental-health resources, this little book offers you comfort and help in your anxiety. See how your anxiety fits into God's big story—and learn how Jesus can bring you peace.
In the 31-Day Devotionals for Teenagers series, adults who care about young people look at what the Bible has to say about the everyday issues you face. Through personal stories and relevant examples, they show that Jesus brings hope for every challenge.
Endorsements
“I love this devotional! In our day of incredibly high levels of anxiety and stress, this book is timely, wise, Christ-honoring, and powerfully life-giving. . . . We all need this, not just teenagers.”
—Kelly M. Kapic, Author, You’re Only Human
“This is a book I didn't know I desperately needed. The freedom and grace that it offers are a massive gift to the church. It's so helpful, so practical, and so deeply Christ-centered: I wish every teenager could have a copy."
—Kevin Yi, College and Young Adults Pastor, Church Everyday, Northridge, California
"Liz Edrington Invites Students to UndersTand their Anxiety — But Even More to UndersTand the Faithfulness and Goodness of their Father in Heaven. Through This. DEVOTIONAL, Students Really Will Discover themselves in God ’s Story and Will Thus Be Grounded in the People of God."
—Mike McGarry, Founder and Director, Youth Pastor Theologian
“The perfect blend of comforting truth with practical mindfulness skills and journal entry topics. Every Christian counselor needs this resource.”
—Alice Churnock, Licensed Professional Counselor
“Liz has written a great resource that takes our spiritual life seriously and thoughtfully. . . . Liz is a caring and gifted communicator, and I will recommend this outstanding resource over and over again.”
—Jim Coffield, Pastor; Psychologist; Former Professor, Reformed Theological Seminary
“An absolutely outstanding resource. . . . This book contains biblical richness and practical techniques to both relieve anxiety and give young people tools for coping for the rest of their lives.”
—Cameron Cole, Founding Chairman, Rooted Ministries
“Liz Edrington leads teens through practical meditations and thoughtful questions that remind and assure them that “God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble” (Ps. 46:1). For teens who struggle with anxiety, this book is a gift!"
—Scott Coupland, Professor of Counseling, Reformed Theological Seminary, Orlando
“Writing with such honesty and warmth . . . Liz Edrington shows her anxious readers that the Jesus we meet in Scripture is not an abstract idea but a practical, reliable, and helpful Person.”
—Anna Meade Harris, Senior Director of Content, Rooted Ministry
“This thirty-one-day devotional engages the spectrum of what it means to be fully human. . . . Be ready for a fully human experience that will remind you of God’s deep love for every ounce of your being.”
—Robert Row, Student Ministries Director, seeJesus
“In thirty-one daily doses of truth, beauty, and goodness from the story of God, Liz does the heavy lifting to help us to begin to write a new story. . . . I believe this book can provide encouragement for anyone who is ready to negate the power of anxiety in their life."
—Tony Souder, CEO, One Hundred Years; Founder, Pray for Me Campaign
“I can't think of a more timely and needed resource for teenagers today than this! . . . This devotional is firmly rooted in God's Word; it is gracious and truthful and very practical. I plan to recommend it to youth leaders and parents alike!"
—Zach Wyatt, Director, Youth Leader Collective
Product Details
Title: Anxiety: Finding the Better Story
Author: Liz Edrington
Publisher: P&R Publishing
Pages: 96
Binding: Paperback
Size: 21.6 x 14.0 x 0.7 cm
ISBN: 9781629959139
