How can I be sure what's right and wrong? Is it all just a matter of opinion? Do we really need God to tell us how to be good people, or can we just figure it out for ourselves? What about situations where there is no one right answer, or when we disagree with others about what the best thing to do is?
In this fun and fast-paced book, Christian Studies teacher and school chaplain Chris Morphew walks 9-13-year-olds through various questions about morality. He makes the case that there is such a thing as right and wrong, and that we need to go to God for solid and satisfying answers.
Features:
• An apologetic case for objective morality which connects with the culture today's children are growing up in
• Points children to the grace and truth of the gospel message
• Includes chapters on disagreeing well with others
• Written for kids who don't yet identify as Christians as well as those who do
Emma Randall has illustrated many books, including the Training Young Hearts series.
Big Questions is a series of fun and fast-paced books walking kids aged 9-13 through what the Bible says about some of the big questions of life and helping them to grow in confident and considered faith.
(Review written for 'How Can I Be Sure What's Right and Wrong?')
Chris Morphew does an excellent job at introducing the idea of morality to kids and how we know what’s right and wrong in his newest book, How Can I Be Sure What's Right and Wrong?. He guides us through what it would look like to choose what’s right and wrong by ourselves individually, and then also as a collective group.
This leads to a more philosophical conversation presenting the idea that either human beings have invented morals for themselves, or ...perhaps there is something bigger out there, “unchangeable facts” that determine what is right and wrong. He then moves into Forms and how to communicate truth in a postmodern world.
Morphew is so great at communicating complicated ideas in a simple way.
The publisher sent me these books for review consideration but all opinions are my own.
(Review written for 'How Can I Be Sure What's Right and Wrong?')
This quick read is a great way to begin a conversation on this topic with a young teen!
I appreciated how Chris Morphew first walks through the proof of an absolute truth that exists, and that it exists in God. He then helps apply that to life - in interactions with the world, friendships, and (so needed) disagreements between believers.
His approach to this topic was great, with a tone that was full of gentleness and respect, especially towards the reader themself. His writing tempo was quick, conversational, and clearly able to articulate his logical explanations.
There are Scripture references and a few quoted verses throughout the text.
I'm grateful for excellent resources to help facilitate our discussions. I'm eager to read the rest of the titles in this series.
Thank you so much to @thegoodbookcompanyusa for a complimentary copy of this book in exchange for my honest review!
(Review written for 'How Can I Be Sure What's Right and Wrong?')
I was excited to see another book for teens and middle school-age kids from Chris Morphew.
His other books are so beneficial to kids as he answers their tough questions.
Mr. Morphew’s conversational style of writing keeps you turning another page. His stories are really good and sometimes a little funny too.
The answer to this tough question is biblically based with plenty of scripture verses, thought-provoking questions, and actionable steps to grow spiritually.
Mr. Morphew presents the Gospel message clearly and he teaches how they can be saved from their sin and learn to live right; the way God wants them to live.
This book shows kids that their decisions will impact their life and God’s purpose for them.
I highly recommend this book. It’s a real thought-provoking subject, but Mr. Morphew does a great job breaking it down into bite-sized chunks.
This book would be a great benefit to any middle school-aged, high schooler, or adult. Every church library and Sunday school class should have a copy.
