Books
In the midst of a trying time, sometimes reading a book feels overwhelming or maybe you find refuge and hope in a good, Scripture-based, profound book. If you like reading and words speak to you, we hope and pray that God will lead you to the book(s) that will help you draw closer to Him whenever you feel like it's the right time to read a book on this subject. Do not feel guilty if you don't really want to read a book on what you're going through right away. The right time to read is any time.
Each of these books was recommended to us by another teenager who found the book helpful in some way. The list is in alphabetical order.
We highly encourage you to look into the book on other internet sources before purchasing. These user-written descriptions are not official reviews.
Answers to Your Questions about Heaven
Author:
Dr. David Jeremiah
Topic:
Heaven
Publication Year:
2015
In this small booklet, Baptist Pastor and head of the broadcast ministry Turning Point, David Jeremiah answers 76 of the questions he is most often asked about Heaven by citing scripture and sharing his thoughts in a clear and concise way.
Finding Hope: Rediscovering Life after Tragedy
Author:
James Goll
Topic:
Grief
Publication Year:
2015
This book does not specifically center on grief, although grief is mentioned a few times. Pastor Goll does focus on where hope comes from and how to grow closer to God in order to survive the moment and live the life God has planned for you.
Grieving the Loss of Someone You Love: Daily Meditations to Help You Through the Grieving Process
Author:
Raymond R. Mitsch and Lynn Brookside
Topic:
Grief
Publication Year:
1993
This 70-day devotional, which seems to be geared toward adults who experienced the death of a close loved one a month or two before beginning the devotional, features a few paragraphs about grief from a Christian perspective each day. Most of the devotions apply to our age group too and can be read at any time in your journey.
Imagine Heaven: Near-Death Experiences, God’s Promises, and the Exhilarating Future that Awaits You
Author:
John Burke
Topic:
Heaven
Publication Year:
2015
In this book, John Burke (a Christian author) uses descriptions from near death experience reports and the Bible to make conclusions about what Heaven may be like.
Revealing the Mysteries of Heaven
Author:
Dr. David Jeremiah
Topic:
Heaven
Publication Year:
2017 or 2020, depending on the edition
Dr. David Jeremiah, founder and lead pastor of the broadcast ministry Turning Point, identifies and interprets scriptures about Heaven to help you understand what it will be like.
The Case for Heaven
Author:
Lee Strobel
Topic:
Heaven
Publication Year:
2022
Lee Strobel, the committed Christian apologist who wrote The Case for Christ among many other books, investigates the biblical concept of Heaven by interviewing professionals from many fields of work to see whether scriptures' promises logically hold true. He presents his findings and leaves you to make your own logical conclusions.
Through a Season of Grief: Devotions for Your Journey from Mourning to Joy
Author:
GriefShare (written by Bill Dunne and Kelly Leonard)
Topic:
Grief
Publication Year:
2004
This 365-day devotional published by GriefShare, a Christian grief support group ministry by the Christian Initiative whose groups meet in churches across the United States, walks you through the first year of your grief journey in a way that emphasizes experiences other people had, the uniqueness of your own experience, and God’s role on your grief journey. There are twelve sections in the book, but one will not apply to most people in our age group (‘When Your Spouse Dies’). The rest of the book is very applicable, inspirational, and comforting.