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True

Being true to yourself, your God, your relationships

True (ebook)

By: Sarah Bradley
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A book to help 11-14 year-old girls become excited about living for Jesus in every relationship in their lives.

Description

This book addresses eight key relationships that 11-14 year-old girls encounter: themselves, God, church, friends, parents, boys, non-Christians and the world.

Each chapter unpacks one Bible passage and looks in detail at the different relationships, clearly showing what the Bible teaches, as well as ideas on how to practically live this out in their day-to-day lives. The book challenges girls to keep Jesus at the centre of every relationship as they keep living for Him.

Every chapter ends with seven practical ideas to work through, a real-life testimony and a Bible study. Suitable for individuals or groups.

Important note for readers of this book
At the end of chapter 6: True Love we make reference to a website whose aim is to help young Christians who are confused about their sexual feelings, and are attracted to those of the same sex. Read more…

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Sarah Bradley has a lovely and friendly voice in this book making it really accessible to young girls. It’s perfect for 11-14 year old girls, helping them setting in a godly foundation and boundaries before all hell breaks loose.
- Celeste Owens, Youth Pastor at St Albans Vineyard

Table of contents

  • 1. Be true to yourself (your relationship with yourself)
  • 2. The one true God (your relationship with God)
  • 3. Your true family (your relationship with church)
  • 4. True friendship (your relationships with your friends)
  • 5. Home truths (your relationship with your parents)
  • 6. True love (your relationships with boys)
  • 7. Truth or dare (your relationships with non-Christians)
  • 8. It's tough being true (your relationship with the world)
  • Final thoughts

Additional Information

Author Sarah Bradley
ISBN 9781908317940
Format Electronic book text
Publisher The Good Book Company

Customer Reviews

Fab book to study witha young person!

 I have just started reading this 1 to 1 with a young person. What a fab book! I love the mix of real life stories, practical tips and a great Bible study to ground it all in. The very natural conversational and relaxed style of the book makes it very easy for young people to read. Not just your average teen advice book but really encourages 11-14s to think about applying God's word to each area of their lives. 

| Review by | 03/01/2013

Great book but spoiled by web link.

(Review written for 'True')

 Have just finished reading 'True' and was really impressed with the clear way in which it is written and the godly wise advice it gives. Brilliant and completely on target for this age group!

However I was extremely disappointed when I looked at the 'freetobeme' website suggested at the end of Chapter 6 - this secular website written to support young people who are struggling with gay / lesbian / transgender/ bisexual issues undermines the careful sensitive tone which Sarah uses in the chapter. Not suprisingly this secular website does not reflect Biblical teachings on sex and marriage. Sadly this means I'm unable to use this in our Youth Work as I wouldn't want to be responsible for young girls accessing this site..............GBC please reprint without this link!!!! 

Thanks for your kind review of what we believe to be a terrific book. I think, however, that you have read and understood the freetobeme website wrongly.

The organisation behind it is actually working from a very committed Christian standpoint. You can view their statement of vision and core values here: http://www.newdirection.ca/content.xjp?id=214. What it promotes is sensitive dealing with young people who struggle with same sex attraction issues, and does not start with labelling homosexual feelings as sin. It wants to help individuals work through their feelings and experience, rather than start out by applying labels to them. We think this is an important and valid approach that deserves respect.

The website is recommended by True Freedom Trust - perhaps the most respected UK Evangelical Christian organisation working in this area.
| Review by | 11/06/2012

Great book but spoiled by web link.

 Have just finished reading 'True' and was really impressed with the clear way in which it is written and the godly wise advice it gives. Brilliant and completely on target for this age group!

However I was extremely disappointed when I looked at the 'freetobeme' website suggested at the end of Chapter 6 - this secular website written to support young people who are struggling with gay / lesbian / transgender/ bisexual issues undermines the careful sensitive tone which Sarah uses in the chapter. Not suprisingly this secular website does not reflect Biblical teachings on sex and marriage. Sadly this means I'm unable to use this in our Youth Work as I wouldn't want to be responsible for young girls accessing this site..............GBC please reprint without this link!!!! 

Thanks for your kind review. One of the problems of publishing is that references change. And organsations change.

This website was recommended to us by a trusted source, and, certainly on the surface, it appeared to be offering the kind of non-judgemental caring approach that we believe we need to offer, particularly to young people who may be worried and scared by the feelings they are experiencing. Sadly, on closer examination it has come to our attention that this website has significantly changed its stance since publication, and does not hold to the biblical viewpoint on homosexuality. We therefore feel we can no longer endorse its services. We are in the process of reprinting this title, and will be removing the reference to the website.
| Review by | 11/06/2012
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