New Releases by Ron Luce

Take the first step toward freedom. Jesus promised his followers abundant life, yet peer pressure, busyness, and worldly temptations distract too many Christian youth from the amazing life God has for them. Ron and Katie Luce share practical ways for you to grow closer to Jesus every day and step into the marvelous freedom he offers. Bringing God''s Word to life, Pathway to Freedom (Trimester One) contains powerful messages backed by Scripture, interactive questions to apply truth to your life, and weekly prompts to deepen your fellowship with other believers. In this daily twelve-week journey with Jesus, you will learn to find answers to life''s biggest questions, cultivate meaningful friendships, pursue integrity and purity, discern what controls your mind, and navigate brokenness in your family. Now is the time to follow Jesus into the adventure you were born to live and transform the world for his glory.

Tune out screens. Tune in to God. In a world dominated by the internet, social media, and thousands of other distractions, you can feel like you and your kids are chopping through a jungle of content. Before you know it, endless scrolling, gaming, and binge-watching can reshape your mind and overtake your family. Take back control of what is shaping you and your kids. Navigating the Media Jungle reveals how addictive media is while empowering you to listen for the Lord and encounter real relationships and purpose. Through Scripture, journal questions, and prayers to center your attention back on God’s truth, Ron Luce shares powerful guidance to help you discern the lies behind impulsive media use, understand your addiction to distractions, assess your screen time, break free from technology’s pull, and influence the world through media creation. Step out of the digital haze, become a light for Jesus, and enter a life of clarity and faith.

This is a 12 week study, with something for the participant to do every day in their time with God. It includes discussion questions for the small group leaders to facilitate each week of growth in the participant''s life with God!

This is designed for an eager follower in who just became a Follower of Jesus. After the first 4 weeks, this 12 week "trimester" gives them something to do every day for 12 weeks, drawing them closer to Christ each day, helping them to interact with Him about important issues of growth. Each week is a different foundational theme, and ends with groups discussion questions so small groups can use to facilitate rapid spiritual growth!

This is a daily devotional for the first 4 weeks after someone becomes a follower of Christ! It is interactive, and designed to be used with a group, so at the end of each week the small group leader has discussion questions (included) to lead the group through the week''s content and apply to their lives.

Imagine you are in the water, playing and frolicking about, floating. As you are laughing, talking with others and splashing about, you get a feeling you are riding high on a wave, but you are not overly concerned. Suddenly, you find yourself on top of an 80-foot wall of water that is cresting and crashing below you. In a panic, you try to paddle, swim and then violently thrash to get away from the inevitable tumult, but you are sucked under the wave. You lose all orientation of up or down. So much violent water is swirling about you that you know any attempt to swim or direct yourself is futile. You hope to ultimately land on the shore, but instead, you continue to spin around and around, struggling for your life. Welcome to our new world. Whether we know it or not, we are all on rising waters of change. At first, it seems normal to be floating together with others; even as the tide rises we notice little change. We don''t see that this mounting ocean of change is about to emerge as an 80-foot wall of innovation, producing a drastic and disruptive change for all of us. FAITH AT THE SPEED OF LIGHT will help prepare you personally for the rapid change that is immersing us all, by identifying best practices that will help you to lead well. Learn to surf the wave of change so you are not crushed by it!

If your foundation is faulty, how will you stand? We live in a "feel-good" culture. Somehow in a world where emotions were meant to enhance our lives we''ve allowed them to dominate. What''s more, we''re told that if we don''t follow our feelings we''re not being authentic. It is no wonder that this attitude follows us into our churches. As a result, when problems arise or good things don''t happen as we expect, we question our faith, wondering why God doesn''t care. Resilient explores the watered-down, feel-good ways the Christian faith is often presented that result in a shaky foundation. Sharing the real-life struggle he experienced when his oldest daughter, Hannah, almost died during a plane crash that claimed the lives of four of her friends, Ron Luce shows you how to: · Train yourself for endurance rather than just strength · Build your confidence in God when you don''t understand · Develop a resilient faith that will get you through the good and the bad

Athens County, Ohio, came out of the pioneer spirit of a new nation expanding westward after the Revolutionary War into the Northwest Territory. Upon declaration of the Northwest Ordinance of 1787, the Ohio Company of Associates bought millions of acres of land to sell to land-hungry easterners. In 1788, the first boat of new settlers arrived in Marietta, Ohio. By 1797, wars with the Native Americans had ended and more land became available. When they got here, settlers found some rich farmland, but more importantly they discovered salt, coal, clay and a need for industry to provide for the needs of the people. Opportunities abounded to make fortunes in other places from the resources readily available locally. Central to the development of Athens County was the vision people had years before the first settlers arrived; they dreamed of and made provisions for a university in the new territory. Today, more than 200 years later, Ohio University thrives in the city of Athens.

Friends Without Benefits is all what a teen needs to know about sex. Ron Luce encourages teens to know the facts(physical and biblical)about sex and sexuality

Parents, pastors, youth pastors, and all concerned adults will welcome this 6 week small group Bible study guide. Together with the companion ReCreate Your World DVD, this guide will bring hope into the lives of those who dare to step out of the status quo of quiet Christianity and make a massive difference by dreaming and using their God given creativity to reshape culture. Dare to dream of what could happen when we all choose to recreate!

Teens today face a bombardment of the glorification of promiscuous sex from every side. From MTV images and music lyrics to television programs popular with teens, the message communicated is that everyone is doing it and those abstaining from sex are abnormal. Friends with benefits has become too common, almost expected. Seeking to stand up for teens and exhort them to speak for sexual purity is the youth organization, Teen Mania. In Friends without Benefits, founder Ron Luce encourages teens to know the facts (physical and biblical) about sex and sexuality so they can make wise, informed choices rather than just follow the crowd. With their identities and self images at stake, teens need a clear, encouraging, hopeful message like this. Not what feels good, but what is right. Not what is tempting, but what is true. Designed for teens, here are honest stories and discussion of issues they need to hear before it is too late.

When Teens Pray richly demonstrates how God has intervened as teenagers have sought Him. Each chapter features true-life stories of the power of teens'' prayers as they intercede for their high schools, families, and friends; as they pray on the mission field; and as they deal with the struggles of adolescence. "God links" -- dynamic prayer strategies supplied throughout the book -- help the reader connect with God. These amazing stories demonstrate that teenagers don''t have to finish college or go to seminary for God to use them; they can impact their world and see their own lives changed as they pray -- wherever they are!

Hay una guerra feroz por reclamar los corazones y las mentes de esta joven generación--reclamar el corazón y la mente de su hijo. El campo de batalla es la cultura pop; la estrategia del enemigo es lograr que nuestros hijos abracen los valores que los llevan a la destrucción. El marketing sexual se ha vuelto la herramienta diaria para la venta de ropa, música, medios de comunicación, video juegos y sitios de Internet. Quizás el corazón de su hijo esté bien resguardado; pero si él o ella se han internado muy lejos en territorio enemigo, Ron Luce puede ayudarle a recuperar el terreno perdido. Re-Crear presenta estrategias comprobadas que le ayudarán a conquistar aun los corazones de actitud más resistente. La guerra empezó, y usted debe estar alerta al fuego del francotirador. Deshacer la influencia del enemigo empieza con usted, y debe empezar hoy. Padres, ¿qué podría ser más importante?

Since 1986, Ron Luce and Teen Mania have held huge events reaching millions of teens with the message of living completely abandoned lives for Christ. With the hearts, minds, and loyalties of today''s teens more at risk than ever, it is imperative to fill their minds with the things of God. In Connecting with God, Luce provides engaging daily readings on topics of interest to teens, including friends, entertainment, parents, school, and more. For teens wanting a deeper relationship with Christ, as well as those searching for answers to life''s questions, here is a valuable tool that will lead them into a more passionate, deeply committed relationship with Christ that they can then speak out to the world.

From social media to YouTube to TV to music, the media and celebrities are tirelessly and wirelessly trying to shape who are and who you will become. But God created you to create, to shape the culture around you instead of being shaped by it. He has given you a dream and the ability to make that dream a reality. Either you dream or you are controlled by others'' dreams, the choice is yours. Are you ready to recreate your world?

An intense battle is raging for the hearts and minds of America’s 33 million teenagers, the largest generation of teens in U.S. history. These teens have an enemy. He has crafted an offensive strategy, stealth tactics, sophisticated reconnaissance and subtle propaganda. You only have to turn on your TV, talk to your teen’s friends, go to the movies or listen to the radio to catch a glimpse of his destructive campaign. Ron Luce is sounding the battle cry, calling parents and Christian leaders to wake up to the war against America’s teens. Are you willing to reject “quiet Christianity” and make a world-shaking difference by dreaming new dreams to ReCreate our culture? Now is the time to use your God-given creativity and claim this generation for Christ, because a generation that the world cannot change is a generation that can change the world!

From MySpace to YouTube, HBO to MTV, 50 Cent to Fergie... the media and celebrities are tirelessly and wirelessly trying to shape who are and who you will become. But God created you to create, to shape the culture around you instead of being shaped by it. He has given you a dream and the ability to make that dream a reality.Either you dream or you are controlled by others’ dreams, the choice is yours. Are you ready to ReCreate your world?

Whether you''ve been a part of Operation Battle Cry before or you''re new to the experience, you know that Jesus is the Lord of your life. God has a master plan for you and you''re discovering how to live the life of the devoted warrior. You''ve also learned that your responsibility in this army is to go out and spread the saving news of the gospel. Now what? Let Over the Edge: Fearless Mission be your battle guide as you begin stepping out in missions. Over the next seven weeks, you will be challenged to fearlessly live a missional life-every day-totally sold out to Christ, your Master and Commander.

Over the Edge: Intense Devotion is an interactive self-discipleship book that students can use independently after experiencing Band Together: The Warrior''s Code. This seven-week, seven-chapter tool reinforces the lessons from The Warrior''s Code, giving teens the crucial opportunity to apply what they''ve learned to their daily lives. Features and Benefits Self-discipleship program that reinforces lessons learned in Band Together: The Warrior''s Code, but can stand alone as well. Unique program offers teens opportunity to self-lead while building in accountability.

Ten (10) Training Manuals are included in the Band Together Kit Band Together: The Warrior''s Code challenges teens to follow the cjrquot;codecjrquot; of a Christ-warrior.

It''s about teens, digging deep - seeing what''s pure and what''s not, and knowing that sanctity is not negotiable. Dig In: The Devoted Warrior is a curriculum that, over the course of an intense weekend retreat or spread out over several weeks, unmasks the lies that the world has been feeding the teen generation - lies about God and about themselves. First it calls teens to repent of unhealthy sin patterns. Then it helps them discover their incredible spiritual potential, allowing God to use them to impact their generation for Christ. This curriculum is more advanced training and builds upon what was learned in Rise Up: Basic Training for Warriors.

The founder of Teen Mania Ministries follows up the revolutionary Battle Cry with a fervent wake-up call for teens in the midst of a cultural crisis. (Youth Issues)

It''s about teens, digging deepcjrmdash;seeing what''s pure and what''s not, and knowing that sanctity is not negotiable. This is a flexible curriculum that can fit any schedule.

This seven-week interactive tool reinforces lessons from the Rise Up: Basic Training for Warriors curriculum, giving teens the crucial opportunity to apply what they''ve learned to their daily lives. (Youth Issues)

There is a battle raging. It''s not in the Middle East. And terrorists are not the threat. But millions of souls are at rish. There is but one hope, and if we fail - the youth of our nation could be lost...forever. Now is the time to read the Battle Cry for a Generation. In North America today, there is the largest number of teens since the baby boomer generation. These teens hold the future - yours our ours - in their hands. Battle Cry for a Generation tells us why and how to reclaim our youth for Christ.More Information at : http://www.battlecry.com/

Addresses the hard questions teens have to face in today''s world, encouraging them to stand up for what they believe and be counted among the faithful, and covering such topics as standing up to peer pressure and for purity. Original.