Also by this author: How Do We Know Christianity Is Really True?, What Happens When We Die?, Why Does God Let Bad Things Happen?, Who Am I and Why Do I Matter?, How Can I Feel Closer to God?, How Can I Be Sure What’s Right and Wrong?
Published by Good Book Company on March 1, 2025
Genres: Children's, Non-Fiction, Christian Life
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Shows teens how living for Jesus makes a genuine difference—even in the midst of personal challenges and global uncertainty.
Being a teenager has always been complicated. And these days, it’s even more so; mental-health struggles, social upheaval, climate issues, the rise of AI, wars, and political polarization all add to the sense of uncertainty.
In the midst of all that, can Jesus really make a positive difference in your life? What about when being a Christian puts you at odds with the values of your friends and with society in general? Is following Jesus worth it?
Chris Morphew wants to show you why it absolutely is. However good you think the good news of Jesus is, it’s better. If you stick with him, he’ll help you navigate all the challenges of our uncertain world in a way that nothing and no one else can. Discover how to follow Jesus in a way that genuinely impacts every area of your life for the better—and the lives of the people you know and love.
This book will encourage any Christian teenager and makes a great gift.
This honest, insightful book speaks to teens about the challenges of being a Christian in today’s world. Teacher and school chaplain Chris Morphew spends a lot of time with teens, and it’s clear how well he understands their concerns, and how much he cares about them. He has previously published short books about specific faith questions, such as Why Does God Let Bad Things Happen? In this new, longer book, Morphew addresses multiple issues and themes, exploring why it’s worth it to follow Jesus in a post-Christian culture.
Morphew takes readers back to key aspects of the Christian story, explaining why he believes that all of this is true, and why it changes everything, even when your friends think that you’re weird and on the wrong side of history. Worth It also addresses common questions about putting all of this into practice, sharing advice about topics like family life, dealing with suffering, and being a good friend.
Morphew doesn’t shy away from hard topics, and he never talks down to teens. He writes in a conversational style that feels natural and engaging, and he shares personal stories and examples of conversations he’s had with teens. He builds a sense of credibility and honesty throughout this book, and this book can speak to and encourage teens who are very serious about their faith, as well as skeptical teens who are on the verge of abandoning their childhood beliefs. Morphew takes people’s questions and doubts seriously, and shares thoughtful and honest responses.
Worth It: Following Jesus When Life Feels Complicated is a great book for Christian teens and young adults who are looking for encouragement in their faith, or who want to explore possible answers to some of their doubts and questions. Also, even though the author’s writing style and examples gear this book towards teens, this is a really great, encouraging book for adults to read as well. This is a powerful, encouraging Christian living book that addresses important topics in a disarmingly honest and thought-provoking way.
