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10 Faith-Growing Christian Books for Your Teen to Read

March 7, 2023 By Danika 55 Comments

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Your teen can read books that grow their faith or damage it. Check out great Christian books for your teen to encourage and inspire them.


10 Faith-Growing Christian Books for Your Teen to Read
The teen years in modern society can be an amazing time of growth and development for our kids.

While there are a number of things we can do with our teens to help them develop their faith, including reading the Bible with them, praying with them, and looking for opportunities to have deep conversations on important topics, we can also help our teens develop and grow by providing them with solid Christian books.


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Take a look at ten books that will help grow your teen’s faith.


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Christian Books for Your Teen to Read

When Lightning Struck!: The Story of Martin LutherWhen Lightning Struck!: The Story of Martin LutherLife Hacks: Letting God Sort ItLife Hacks: Letting God Sort ItA Young Person's Guide to Knowing GodA Young Person's Guide to Knowing GodYou Asked: Your Questions. God's Answers.You Asked: Your Questions. God's Answers.Rebels Rescued (A Students Guide)Rebels Rescued (A Students Guide)Water the Earth: A Student's Guide to MissionsWater the Earth: A Student's Guide to MissionsGod's Story: A Student Guide to Church HistoryGod's Story: A Student Guide to Church HistoryInput-output: Getting to the Heart of Personal Prayer and Bible StudyInput-output: Getting to the Heart of Personal Prayer and Bible Study101 Devotions for Guys: From the lives of Great Christians (Daily Readings)101 Devotions for Guys: From the lives of Great Christians (Daily Readings)101 Devotions for Girls: From the lives of Great Christians (Daily Readings)101 Devotions for Girls: From the lives of Great Christians (Daily Readings)


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When Lightning Struck!: The Story of Martin Luther by Danika Cooley

When Lightning Struck!: The Story of Martin Luther is a fast-paced, action-packed novel of Martin Luther’s life, teen readers (and more than a few adults!) will be introduced to a fascinating time when princes ruled Europe and knights roamed the countryside. They’ll learn about a time when powerful forces lined up against each other and believing the wrong thing could get you killed.

When Lightning Struck! is far more than just an adventure story, of course. It also tells a theological story. Drawing carefully from Luther’s own words, this book introduces readers to a kindred spirit who struggled with what knowing God through Scripture means for daily life. They will understand what was at stake and how powerfully liberating Luther’s idea of grace through faith was in his time and in ours!

Read portions of the first eight chapters of When Lightning Struck!.

Learn more about When Lightning Struck! here.

Life Hacks: Letting God Sort It by Mary-Louis Stone

Life Hacks: Letting God Sort It is a teen guide to living modern life through the guidance of God’s word. This book helps your teen look at God’s “hacks” for life through a series of 50 to-the-point devotions.

A Young Person’s Guide to Knowing God by Patricia St. John

A Young Person’s Guide to Knowing God covers the important questions teens have about God through real-life stories, prayers, and thought-provoking questions. Topics covered include:

  • Who is God and what is he like?
  • Why is there so much suffering in the world?
  • Wasn’t I born a Christian?
  • Does Jesus care about me?
  • Can I really know God?

You Asked: Your Questions. God’s Answers. by William Edgar

You Asked: Your Questions. God’s Answers. tackles twenty-four questions young people ask from a biblical, common sense point of view. Questions answered include: ‘Where is God?’ ‘Can we trust the Bible?’ ‘What about love and sex?’ ‘Does God love gay people?’ ‘When will the world end?’ ‘Are there vampires?’ ‘Can I have real friends?’

Rebels Rescued: A Student’s Guide to Reformed Theology by Brian Cosby

Rebels Rescued: A Student’s Guide to Reformed Theology intertwines stories and metaphors, history, and Scripture to explain Reformed theology for your teens. Each chapter is followed by four or five “Reflection Questions” meant to spur teen to apply what they’ve learned. This is an excellent resource from Brian Cosby.

Read my review here.

Water the Earth: A Student’s Guide to Missions by Aaron Little

Water the Earth: A Student’s Guide to Missions is a great tool to help your students think through the theology and practical implications and impact of missions, both short-term and long-term. Aaron Little doesn’t pull any punches when it comes to highlighting the broken, narcissistic theology of the West, but he does hold out hope that we can apply God’s Word and a little common sense to our view of missions.

Read my review here.

God’s Story: A Student’s Guide to Church History by Brian Cosby

God’s Story: A Student’s Guide to Church History does a fabulous job of giving an overview of church history from a theologically conservative, Protestant viewpoint. Mr. Cosby writes in a conversational narrative that’s not pretentious, but it’s also not condescending. His voice and tone are perfect for middle and high school students. In 138 pages, Brian Cosby takes us through the important points of church history beginning in the Old Testament and ending with the challenges and blessings facing today’s Church.

Read my review here.

Input – Output: Getting to the Heart of Personal Prayer and Bible Study by Jo Boddam-Whetham

Input – Output: Getting to the Heart of Personal Prayer and Bible Study will encourage your teens to spend time in God’s word and praying. These spiritual disciplines are essential to your teen’s growth and this book will help them better understand the importance of taking time to meet with God.

101 Devotions for Guys: From the Lives of Great Christians by Rebecca Davis

101 Devotions for Guys: From the Lives of Great Christians takes stories directly from Christian history. In 101 devotionals for boys, each two page spread includes a short story from Christian history followed by a relevant Bible verse and a very short prayer.

Read my review here.

101 Devotions for Girls: From the Lives of Great Christians by Rebecca Davis

101 Devotions for Girls: From the Lives of Great Christians takes stories directly from Christian history. In 101 devotionals for girls, each two page spread includes a short story from Christian history followed by a relevant Bible verse and a very short prayer.

Read my review here.

Giving good Christian books to your teen to read is a great way to encourage them to grow in Christ. These 10 books are a great start!


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Comments

  1. Irene says

    May 9, 2018 at 5:11 am

    Those book look so neat and useful! Young people really need books that lead them to Jesus at their own level… they don’t completely feel adults or kids, but can definitely grow and identify as God’s warriors if equipped properly. God bless you for such a wonderful giveaway!

    Reply
  2. Jenelle says

    May 9, 2018 at 5:18 am

    This would be so helpful. My eldest is in a really dark place right now and I so desperately am looking for ways to help her.

    Reply
  3. Liz says

    May 9, 2018 at 5:20 am

    Thanks for the giveaway!

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  4. Tori says

    May 9, 2018 at 5:24 am

    Where is the actual entry form to win the books for teens?

    Reply
    • Danika says

      May 9, 2018 at 6:03 am

      Hi, Tori. It’s near the bottom of the post under the big Giveaway title and before the Posts You’ll Love title.

      Reply
      • emily says

        May 9, 2018 at 6:13 am

        There’s just a black box showing in that spot on my computer. 🙁

        Reply
        • Danika says

          May 9, 2018 at 6:15 am

          Can you try a different browser, Emily? It’s working for me on Chrome on my cell and my laptop.

          Reply
  5. Stevie Arledge says

    May 9, 2018 at 5:32 am

    I am such a book nut. I love building a personal library for my family. These books look as if they would be a great addition!!

    Reply
  6. Jennie says

    May 9, 2018 at 5:33 am

    Very exciting!!

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  7. Wilma says

    May 9, 2018 at 5:53 am

    I would love them for my son!

    Reply
  8. Melissa A Wolf says

    May 9, 2018 at 5:55 am

    I’m loving all of these giveaways! Thanks so much!

    Reply
  9. Gail says

    May 9, 2018 at 6:06 am

    the devotionals

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  10. ki says

    May 9, 2018 at 6:43 am

    All the giveaways, especially the devotionals are wonderful!

    Reply
  11. Rebecca says

    May 9, 2018 at 7:09 am

    Thanks so much this would be a great package to win.

    Reply
  12. Kelly Burton says

    May 9, 2018 at 7:15 am

    What excites me the most about these books is my love for books and being able to share them with others in my life. Thank you!

    Reply
  13. Lori in NY says

    May 9, 2018 at 7:41 am

    I’m excited about the high school bundle!

    Reply
  14. Gigi says

    May 9, 2018 at 7:50 am

    I’m always looking for good-for-them books for my kids to read! Thank you!

    Reply
  15. Kala says

    May 9, 2018 at 8:16 am

    These books look amazing for my son!

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  16. Menke says

    May 9, 2018 at 8:29 am

    It’s always good to have extra books, right?

    Reply
  17. Marcia says

    May 9, 2018 at 8:39 am

    Several here I would love to read myself before passing on to all my favorite teens!

    Reply
  18. Kim says

    May 9, 2018 at 8:49 am

    The books look great!

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  19. Brandyrene williams says

    May 9, 2018 at 8:51 am

    We love to read

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  20. Lisa Gutierrez says

    May 9, 2018 at 8:58 am

    Even if I don’t win, I definitely found some new titles to put on my ThriftBooks wishlist! Thanks for the recommendations!!

    Reply
  21. Sonja Rea says

    May 9, 2018 at 9:02 am

    Love this list! Thanks for the recommendations! Hope to use these with my young teens!

    Reply
  22. Margo says

    May 9, 2018 at 9:24 am

    These look like excellent books for teenagers!

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  23. Kara Bass says

    May 9, 2018 at 9:24 am

    With 3 teens still at home, these look great.

    Reply
  24. Audra says

    May 9, 2018 at 9:35 am

    What amazing resources!

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  25. Barbara S. says

    May 9, 2018 at 9:36 am

    Thank you for the chance to win these books. They will be a great addition to my homeschool. I can add or switch these books to the must-read list for my children and myself to read.

    Reply
  26. JenL says

    May 9, 2018 at 10:10 am

    Thank you for this opportunity!

    Reply
  27. Susan Menzmer says

    May 9, 2018 at 10:12 am

    These all look great! Hoping I win, but even if I don’t I will take some notes on a few that I may try and buy for my daughter. Appreciate your telling about them.

    Reply
  28. June says

    May 9, 2018 at 10:20 am

    I’d love to have my 13 year old read some of these!

    Reply
  29. Rebecca says

    May 9, 2018 at 11:56 am

    We are always on the lookout for good books!

    Reply
  30. Jessica Sargent says

    May 9, 2018 at 12:57 pm

    Thank you for highlighting these resources.

    Reply
  31. Jan says

    May 9, 2018 at 1:16 pm

    Winning these will be an invaluable resource and well needed, great blessing. Thank you so much.

    Reply
  32. clarice jones says

    May 9, 2018 at 3:59 pm

    Always a need for more books leading kids to the LORD.

    Reply
  33. Lindsay says

    May 9, 2018 at 8:04 pm

    These books would be great not only for my kids but as gifts for the many kids that we know that also walk with God.

    Reply
  34. Steph says

    May 9, 2018 at 8:41 pm

    What an amazing selection. Some of these I had not heard of, but know they would be great for my kids.

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  35. Kristy says

    May 10, 2018 at 5:01 am

    My girls are big readers. I’m always on the lookout for more books that grow them spiritually.

    Reply
  36. Lori McCool says

    May 10, 2018 at 6:32 am

    These will be super helpful to reinforce what our children learned in Christian school as we’re moving them into public school.

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  37. Christi Brogan says

    May 10, 2018 at 6:42 am

    I’m always looking for devotionals for my girls so can’t wait to check that out!

    Reply
  38. Sarah Schreffler says

    May 10, 2018 at 8:51 am

    Does God’s Story: A Student’s Guide to Church History go over the early Church Fathers (Ignatious, Polycarp, etc?) I’m reading Cold-Case Christianity and finding the early — pre-Nicea track that we have for the Scriptures fascinating.

    Reply
  39. Ruth O. says

    May 10, 2018 at 10:54 am

    These seem like such uplifting books! I wish I had had them when I was a teen!

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  40. Karin says

    May 10, 2018 at 10:58 am

    Can’t wait to read these!

    Reply
  41. Deanna says

    May 10, 2018 at 6:02 pm

    Thank you for the opportunity to win these great book giveaways!

    Reply
  42. Pei says

    May 11, 2018 at 4:42 am

    Thank you so much for the giveaways!

    Reply
  43. Judith Martinez says

    May 12, 2018 at 1:38 pm

    Wow! There are a lot of great resources on this list.

    Reply
  44. rebecca_mamabee says

    May 22, 2018 at 11:00 am

    awesome! I’m always looking for books for my soon to be teen on his walk with God!

    Reply
  45. Pam S says

    May 22, 2018 at 11:12 am

    These look like great reading for our summer!

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  46. Heather Goetsch says

    May 22, 2018 at 11:17 am

    This is a great giveaway for teens! Social media has taken over so many of their lives, getting them into some good literature about faith is a big deal! Thanks for doing this giveaway.

    Reply
  47. Kristy says

    May 22, 2018 at 12:28 pm

    I would love to put some sound, theological content into the hands of my teen boys!

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  48. M C says

    May 22, 2018 at 2:52 pm

    Nothing better for a family of bookworms! 🙂

    Reply
  49. nicole b says

    May 22, 2018 at 7:13 pm

    These look like some great life lesson books, thank you for the opportunity.

    Reply
  50. Stephy says

    May 22, 2018 at 7:36 pm

    Thanks for the great recommendations!!

    Reply
  51. Elicia says

    May 22, 2018 at 10:44 pm

    I’m most excited for a simple way to spend time with my kid!

    Reply
  52. Rachel L Taylor says

    May 23, 2018 at 3:48 am

    My teen devours non-fiction books written for Christians. She would be elated to have nee books to read this summer. Thank you for doing giveaways!

    Reply

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