Worth It

Champ Thornton

Going against the current of culture can be hard, confusing, and discouraging for followers of Jesus at any age. In his new book, author and teacher Chris Morphew invites teens to honestly face their questions, doubts, and difficulties. And like an experienced coach, he encourages young Christians to keep struggling. He shows that following Jesus is not only reasonable but desirable. The culmination of decades of teaching teens, this short book paints a clear vision of Christianity that’s not only true but good—and absolutely Worth It.

Anna Meade Harris

I am happy to say that Chris Morphew’s Worth It is worth it­—worth some close reading, worth sharing with a teenager, worth time spent meditating on and talking about the truths he shares. Morphew has a knack for opening the Scripture with straightforward and biblically faithful warmth, engaging rather than patronizing the teenage reader. He does not shy away from hard truths about God’s word or about our world. The happy result is a theological resource for teenagers that they (and the adults who love them) can trust.

“Can we trust Jesus? Even in a post-Christian world?”

“I think this is one of my favorite Christian authors,” I said to my husband one evening. I had read the Big Questions series by Chris Morphew to my son a few years earlier, and that evening, I had just finished his new book Worth It, which may be one of my favorite Christian books for youth living in a post-Christian, post-churched, and post-reached world.

Morphew understands the struggles and issues that youth (and adults) are encountering in today’s post-Christian culture. Whether that is feeling narrow-minded or intolerant for holding Christian beliefs, doubting if God is really loving, or wondering if you are on the “wrong side of history.” The main theme of the book is whether or not following Christ is worth the hassle–and if it can even make a difference in our lives now.

I loved his reminder that "[Jesus] didn't say, I have come that they may have all the facts about God perfectly arranged inside their heads. He said, 'I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.'" Morphew provides a well-rounded book that reminds us that we can trust Jesus, even in a complicated time.

“Faithfulness to Christ!”

book for teens that encourages them to stay faithful to Christ, even when it’s hard. With real-life stories and biblical wisdom, it reminds young believers that following Jesus is always worth the cost.

“Great Resource for Teens”

Being a teen in today's world is hard - very hard. The things that have come from the growth of society have been great tools but also dangerous temptations. And despite the daily difficulties teens encounter, they are also still growing mentally and physically which adds another complication into the already overwhelming pot of issues. Thankfully, Morphew does a great job of introducing the Gospel, the power of Jesus, and our need for Him.

The structure of the book includes fourteen chapters, an appendix, and a discussion guide.

The practicality of the book is incredible. It's relatable, honest, raw and genuine. Morphew delivers biblical truth and explains how to live it out with faith and trust. He doesn't shy away from the fact that it can be hard to remain faithful to these truths, but that it's worth it and God provides us the strength needed.

The appendix dives into questions about how we know the Gospel of Jesus is actually true. Sample questions: Did Jesus really exist? Did Jesus really rise from the dead? Although these questions can require more digging into, this section provides at least a basic apologetics answer.

The Discussion Guide is also beneficial if reading through as a group or with a parent. With reflection questions and challenges, it will allow teens to dig a bit deeper into each chapters concept.

A great option for teens on living life for Jesus even in the midst of hardship.

I received a copy of this book from The Good Book Company in exchange for an honest review.