Next Steps with Jesus

About this book

Being 9, 10, 11, 12, or 13 is harder than most adults remember it being. The pressure to perform. The fear of not fitting in. A body that keeps changing. A mind that won't stop worrying. Questions about God that feel dangerous to ask. A home that doesn't always feel safe. This book was written for the child carrying things too heavy to name. Through real stories of young people who faced impossible situations, lessons from nature, the voices of those who suffered and found wisdom, and Scripture told as a story rather than a lecture, Next Steps with Jesus offers something rare: honest company for the hard days. Twelve chapters. Twelve struggles. Twelve invitations to see that they are not alone, not crazy, not forgotten. Topics include: - Identity and self-worth- Anxiety and worry- Academic pressure- Peer pressure and friendship- Bullying- Family struggles- Suffering and loss- Doubt and faith- Knowing you are loved This is not a book of easy answers. It is a book that sits with your child in the hard questions and points them gently, honestly - to the One who walks with them still. For ages 9-13. For the child who needs to hear: You are seen. You are loved. You are not alone.