Bøger af Robert C. Dykstra

"Friendship is more than a resource on which an adolescent boy may draw in order to help him make his way forward. It is also integral to how a boy comes to understand the destination itself. If based on truth and tenderness boys' friendships often are their faith." from the introduction

Using contemporary parables and psychological principles, Robert Dykstra introduces a model of sermon preparation that concentrates especially on connecting biblical texts with contemporary life and with the preacher's own experiences. Each chapter introduces a key theme, offers a sermon model, and concludes with an analysis of the sermon.

Robert Dykstra traces the roots of youth's troubles to a despair that reflects hopelessness about a meaningful future. But these sixteen- to twenty-one-year-olds can experience newness, surprise, and hope by drawing on a sound foundation, grounded in the knowledge of God's love and care for them. This valuable resource is ideal for counselors...

The early years of adolescence are a tumultuous time, full of challenges and opportunities that can shape one's whole life. In recent years several books have analyzed this period of life for girls, but this is the first book that investigates the interior life of boys as they develop their sense of self and begin the spiritual journey that...