Be Patient, God Isn't Finished With Me, Yet: Teen Edition

by Kuyper, Vicki J.

• ISBN13: 9781562929138
• ISBN10: 1562929135
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2003-08-01
• Publisher: David C Cook

Summary

You are an AWESOME MASTERPIECE in process... This book is all about change--the person you used to be; the new person you are becoming; and ultimately, the person God designed you to be. Even with so many life-changing decisions looming ahead, you can move fearlessly into your future. God knows you are a work in progress. So, it's time you embrace your potential and learn to develop a passion for growth. Remember God is at work! He has great plans for you, and those plans will propel you into a future greater than you can imagine. This inspiring book is filled with captivating stories, powerful encouragement, and motivating challenges in every chapter. You will learn how to: bull; bull;Discover that personal growth is a lifelong process, bull;Overcome your mistakes and not be so hard on yourself, bull;Recognize God's purpose and hand upon your life, bull;Fulfill your dreams while stifling your fears, bull;Tap into your God-given potential, bull;Never give up on your future and destiny because God won't. You can move forward with confidence, embracing change and growth--after all, God isn't finished with you yet!

Table of Contents

Wanted: Real Teens Ready for Real-Life Adventure	7	(4)
Living Graffiti Is a Work of Heart	11	(5)
In This Dog-Eat-Dog World, You Can't Judge a Pup by Its Bite	16	(5)
Where's the Rewind Button When You Need One?	21	(6)
Unmasking Your Inner Superhero	27	(5)
My Big, Fat Geek Dating Life	32	(5)
Go Ahead ... Cry, Eat, and Watch Movies	37	(5)
You Never Know When Your Parents Are Going to BUG You!	42	(5)
Mastering the Art of Not Drifting Apart	47	(5)
Learning to Walk with the ``Whys''	52	(4)
Coming Clean about Grudges	56	(5)
There Is No ``ME'' in Ordinary	61	(5)
A Hot Rod and a Hot Bod Both Deserve a Little Attention	66	(5)
Good Character Is More Than a Poultry Concern	71	(5)
I'd Give You a Piece of My Mind, but I'm Afraid I Don't Have Any to Spare	76	(5)
When You Take a Hike, Take a Friend	81	(5)
Getting Ticked Means Being Careful How You Talk	86	(5)
The Tale of the Rome'n Undies	91	(5)
``Satisfaction'' Is More Than a Song by the Rolling Stones	96	(5)
If I Give You the Creeps, I Promise You Won't Have to Date Them	101	(5)
You Don't Have to Be a Sole Mate to Serve	106	(5)
God's Guidance System Never Fails	111	(5)
Say ``Buenos Dias'' to a Lifetime of Learning	116	(5)
Get Rich Quick ... Make a Friend!	121	(5)
You Can't Stretch the Truth without Bending Trust Out of Shape	126	(5)
Maybe Image Really IS Everything!	131	(5)
Faith Isn't in Gear 'Til It's Taken Out for a Test Drive	136	(5)
You Can't Judge a Belly by Its Button	141	(4)
A Word of Thanks Is Never Wasted	145	(5)
All Worry Is Saying Is, ``Don't Give Peace a Chance''	150	(5)
Empathy Makes an Awesome Welcome Mat	155	(4)
A Realistic Recipe for a More Balanced Life	159	(5)
Love and House Plants Are Both Risky Business	164	(5)
A Mind Is a Terrible Thing to Trash	169	(5)
Integrity Is More Than a Fair-Weather Friend	174	(5)
The Truth Is, Passion Is Always in Fashion	179	(5)
God's Fingerprints Are All Over Your Face---And, Trust Me, They Look Good on You!	184	(5)
Being Tone-Deaf Doesn't Excuse You from Singing a New Song	189	(4)
You Can Be a World Apart, Yet Still Close at Heart	193	(5)
Procrastination Isn't for the Birds	198	(5)
There's No Call-Waiting When You've Got God on the Line	203	(5)
Sundays Are for Celebrating	208	(5)
There's Joy and Security in Loving Purity	213	(5)
Looking for Joy in All the Right Places	218	(5)
Does Happiness Have a Price Tag?	223	(5)
Living an A+ Life in a C-Student World	228	(5)
Life's Too Important to Spend It Playing Trivial Pursuit	233	(5)
Respect Isn't a Dirty Word	238	(5)
Sometimes, You Have to Wait for Yourself	243	(4)
Ready, Set, GROW!	247	(4)
Getting Ready for Graduation Day	251