Praise for Creator, Father, King
Joshua Cooley has written a terrific devotional for young people! From January 1 to December 31, this is a biblically solid and relevant collection of insights into Gods Word, Christ-centered thinking, and Jesus-honoring living. I will buy this book for my grandchildrenI cant think of a stronger endorsement!
Randy Alcorn
Author of Heaven, Does God Want Us to Be Happy?, and Its All about Jesus
In a world of uncertainty, todays young people need something they can depend on. They need truthnot the changing waves of cultural opinions. Joshua Cooleys book, Creator, Father, King: A One Year Journey with God, is just what teenagers need. In daily bites, this book masterfully gives young readers a thorough foundation in biblical truththe kind of real information about essential matters of faith that can guide them through their entire lives. Its like having a friendly, gentle mentor providing a complete, exciting education about God and his worldand the importance of having a relationship with him through Jesus Christ.
Dave Branon
Author of Beyond the Valley and writer for Our Daily Bread
Joshua has hit another home run with Creator, Father, King. As a father of young children, I am always looking for ways to shepherd their hearts to the Lord, and this devotional is perfect. Joshua has presented a great opportunity to begin the discipline of spending time with the Lord on a daily basis. I pray that Gods love for you through his Son, Jesus Christ, would be revealed through this devotional!
Brian Roberts
Former fourteen-year major league baseball player and two-time all-star
Creator, Father, King is an insightful and inspiring devotional that gives young people a valuable tool to help them grow in their Christian walk by pointing them to the glory and majesty of God. Joshua Cooley has done youth and their parents a great service by writing this devotional book.
Tim Ellsworth
Director of communications at Union University and author of God in the Whirlwind and Pujols: More Than the Game
Popular author and youth leader Joshua Cooley has crafted a collection of daily devotionals for teens that are current and inspiring. Each days reading is designed to magnify the Lord as Creator, Father, or King by highlighting biblical truth in a voice that connects with twenty-first century teenagers. This will be a great tool for individual discipleship, family devotions, Bible study in a local school, or a study guide for your entire youth group. No matter the setting, teens will grow as they meditate daily on his Word.
Ken Coley
EdD, senior professor of Christian education, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
Joshua Cooley masterfully ties engaging content to a faithful theological foundation, this time creating a devotional for youth. This 365-day journey affords young readers an opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of God as an amazing Creator, a compassionate Father, and a reigning King. Each day delivers effective explanations of the biblical text coupled with relatable stories, answers to honest questions, and engaging fun facts. It is like having a youth pastor walking day-by-day with your child.
Eliza Huie
LCPC and author of Raising Kids in a Screen-Saturated World and Raising Teens in a Hyper-Sexualized World
Gods character, his power, and his unfathomable love for us are foundational to Christian faith. Joshua does a fantastic job taking readers on a year-long journey into a deeper understanding of their heavenly Father. This is an especially important resource for kids today.
Jesse Florea
Author of The One Year Sports Devotions for Kids, Growing Up Super Average: The Adventures of Average Boy, The One Year Devotions for Active Boys, and The One Year Every Day Devotions
As a high schooler, I was deeply formed in my young faith by reading through Oswald Chambers devotional classic, My Utmost for His Highest. In Creator, Father, King, Joshua Cooley offers todays teenagers 365 daily readings that are deeply rooted in Scripture and accessible for adolescents. If your child has questions about God, this book will help them find the answers!
Drew Hill
Pastor and award-winning author of Alongside: Loving Teenagers with the Gospel
Creator, Father, King: A One Year Journey with God is a resource that ministers truth to youth while cultivating an atmosphere where meaningful conversation can happen with their parents. This resource is such a gift, for it leads young hearts to God by rehearsing the gospel of Jesus Christ while providing great potential to strengthen the parent/child relationship. This is a double blessing for the sake of Christs name in the heart of youth and in their homes.
Bud Burk
Pastor for children and family discipleship, Bethlehem Baptist Church, downtown campus
Joshua Cooley understands the depths of theology and the world of boys of girls! His engaging language will draw kids in and encourage them to grow in their knowledge of God every day. I love the Now What? sections that give kids an immediate way to act upon the truths theyre learning; itll help them draw a straight line from doctrine to life.
Jared Kennedy
Co-founder and managing editor of Gospel-Centered Family and author of The Beginners Gospel Story Bible and God Made Me for Worship
In Creator, Father, King, Joshua Cooley weaves together a Bible study of Gods character, with compelling illustrations and fun facts that will keep you turning the page, looking for more, day by day. Joshua makes important gospel connections to help the reader understand the larger story of the Bible. The gospel message he presents in the pages of this book has the power to transform lives. If youre looking for a Bible study you can easily fit into your day, or for a mealtime devotional to use with your family, get a copy of Creator, Father, King. You wont be disappointed.
Marty Machowski
Pastor and author of Long Story Short: Ten-Minute Devotions to Draw Your Family to God, The Ology, The Gospel Story Bible, and other gospel-rich resources for church and home
Im always looking for the best booksBible resources that I can place with confidence in the hands of my own kids. This book is a perfect fit. With Creator, Father, King, Joshua Cooley is fast becoming one of the most trusted voices for teens today. Fusing Bible study, theology, and wisdom for life, with lots of fun and interesting facts, this new 365-day devotional will capture your middle- and high-schoolers interest and guide them into the riches of Gods Word.
Champ Thornton
Pastor and author of several books, including The Radical Book for Kids and Why Do We Say Good Night?
How many young people give up reading the Bible because it felt boring, confusing, or irrelevant? This book will not only teach you how to read the Bible, but it will help you meet God in the Bible. And learning to meet God in the Bible will prepare you, more than anything else, for whatever future he brings for you.
Marshall Segal
Managing editor of desiringGod.org and author of Not Yet Married
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