This teaching unlocks the book of Ecclesiastes unlike any other, and has made it a central work to understanding ‘the good life’ with God, where Joy is a battle hardened joy and understanding of all that life throws at you so you can still throw a party anytime, anywhere! It’s cool to say Ecclesiastes is a fantastic book of the Bible instead of “that book is a downer”. Joy at the End of the Teather is more than a must read, whatever that level is called.
Such a great asset to propel further discussion between my daughters and myself!! Thank you for putting so many topics in together for us to chew over!
Love the God centered exhortation and straight forward encouragement to our responsibility as followers of Christ.
Excellent at putting even the most hyped-up bellyfloppers straight to bed.
THIS BOOK.
Felt like some of the best “What Have You” podcast episodes condensed into teen-appropriate pep talks.
It’s especially timely for teenage ladies (the target audience), but it’s also timely for any women who need the encouragement to “stop thinking that their emotions are their most attractive feature,” quit envying others on social media, feast daily on God’s word, repent quickly, say no to drama, thank God for the gifts and personality He gave them, and to live as dangerous women “who pose an actual threat to the enemies of God.”
And though “Aunt Lizzie” is always frank, she is never anything but kind.
Loved it.
I’m in my late 30s. raising littles (so: no teenage daughters here) and I still gleaned so much from this this book. I devoured it in just a few days; I enjoy any content that Rachel produces.
I enjoy that Rachel goes over sensitive topics. I like the snippets of each topic and the letter format. This is a much needed book in today's society.
Rachel’s no nonsense and take no prisoners approach is refreshing in this cultural climate. My daughters and I are out in the Aleutian Chain, Alaska, and there aren’t many faithful churches here. They’re planning to give copies of the book to their friends and try to get a discussion going. Please somebody do one for boys!
As a mom of 5 daughters, 4 of them teenagers, I'm always grateful for new perspectives to continue the conversation with my girls. There were some hard, sensitive topics covered in this book, but they were handled appropriately. I've already passed it along to my 17yo, and the others are waiting in line. Looking forward to many discussions!
I got this for my 17-year-old and she thought the book was just “okay.” She didn’t feel it was geared toward her as a homeschooled teen solid in her faith. She said it would be better for a struggling public schooler.
Love it. Working through it with my Young Adult leadership team.
Brit Lit: Volumes 1-10 (includes Poetry Workbook)
Such a great book for having those deep fruitful conversations with our teen girls.
This hat is great. Buy it for your husband, your son, your father. With this hat and a heart full of God, they will be so ploductive you will have no idea what happened. That deck project you've been putting off? It's getting done. The van's oil change? Doesn't stand a chance. The tiny sourdough bakery/actually good bookstore/theology lecture center/quilting club meetup spot on Main Street that you've been dreaming of ever since you listened to the County over Country conference on Canon+? Who knows!
Rigney sets up a great framework for understanding God's gifts in an honest attempt to love God more.
Leadership and Emotional Sabotage: Resisting the Anxiety That Will Wreck Your Family, Destroy Your Church, and Ruin the World
The Sin of Empathy: Compassion and Its Counterfeits
I love what the book teaches and the illustrations and imagination don't get boring to read to my kids. The book extends beyond the story itself.
We watched the short on our Canon+ app, and the kids are always asking to watch it again. Obviously it was time to add the book to our library! The top favorites are letters A and X.
I bought this book because I thought it would be good. It was good. It absolutely clarifies the last 10 years of evangelical confusion. Thanks Mr. Rigney!
I didn’t get the study guide, thanks for reminding me.
