Who Am I and Why Do I Matter?: (Helps Christian youth grow in faith and confidence by looking at what the Bible says about identity)

I really love the books that the Goodbook Company put out. I noticed the cover on this one was so cool looking. My kids really like reading a lot of entertainment books like Dogman, Captain Underpants etc. I thought Morphew's book looked cool and knowing who published it, I bought the whole set. My son read it in an hour, and he was so excited he told about the whole book and said I had to read it. So I did as well it was fantastic and engaging. I wish I could I have read it read it when I was that age. Who I am and why I matter, is a question we all struggle with. Morphew answers those questions with the gospel in a great practical way. I have given about 60 of them to other people. Its really a worthwhile book to experience with your kids, their friends and church.

Great discussion starter with my grandson who is a new Christian and struggling a little, feeling misunderstood.

Such a perfect book for my preteen daughter. Gives her lots of answers that she had questions about. Puts a focus on Jesus instead of ourselves.

I bought this to read with 7th grade students, but it's a great read for tweens and up. Chris Morphew writes in an interesting way that kept us engaged and reminded us that God loves each of us for who we are, and ultimately what others think of us aren't important. It was a nice, easy read for my students and myself.

Bought for my little daughter who loves to read, she love to learn about our creations. Highly recommended

How can you help your kids discover their identity in Christ? In Who Am I and Why Do I Matter? Chris Morphew helps kids grow in faith and confidence by looking at what the Bible says about their identity. Written for 9-13 year olds, this is a simple yet helpful book that answers some of life’s biggest questions.True FreedomMorphew starts the book with the second question in the title: Why Do I Matter? He says that this is actually an issue of significance. He breaks down why chasing money, looks, and achievements will ultimately fail us. These are issues that we all struggle with, but Morphew comes at them from an angle that will resonate with his readers.He then takes on the first question in the title: Who Am I? He comes to the conclusion that our individual selves are deeply influenced and shaped by others. This causes us to search for love, acceptance, and significance as we figure out who we are and how we should live. Morphew shares that the Apostle Paul found the answer to true freedom, and it came from finding his identity in who God said he was.Tethered to the BibleSimple yet convincing illustrations from Morphew’s own life help to get his points across, but I most appreciated how he stays tethered to the Biblical text for his proofs. He helps the readers see their need for ultimate reality, so figuring out who God is will help us figure out who we are. We were never meant to invent our own identities, and following God and his ways will help us find true freedom. We are made in the image of God, and created with the purpose of glorifying him.Morphew acknowledges that we are broken people, but he makes it clear that God is love and that he loves us. In Jesus, there is life. Prayer, reading the Bible, and resting in him are the pathways of living in his love. This is not a book on discipleship, but it gives you a great place to start.Show Your Kids ChristWhat I loved the most about this book is that it does not talk down to the intended audience. It takes the questions seriously and comes from the perspective of wanting to help young people become believers. With winsome words and warm writing, this book is a blessing and will show your kids Christ.I received a media copy of Who Am I and Why Do I Matter? and this is my honest review.

This is the fourth book in Chris Morphew's Big Questions series, in which he answers kids' common questions about life and Christianity. "Who Am I and Why Do I Matter?" addresses a deeply universal issue, and Morphew writes about it in an engaging, conversational style, explaining why it isn't enough for us to pursue a sense of self-worth through our friends' opinions, our appearance or abilities, or our own sense of being true to ourselves. He shows why our efforts at creating a secure sense of self-worth and identity fail, and points us to Christ.This book is highly readable and perfect for its target audience, covering a lot of important issues in about eighty pages. Morphew addresses complex ideas in clear, often humorous ways, and his explanation of why individualism fails is particularly helpful, pushing back against cultural dogma that surrounds kids. In addition to this, he shares illustrative stories from his own life and expresses compassion for kids who struggle to fit in or feel particularly disappointed with themselves. Overall, this book is very honest and helpful, and I know that I would have appreciated it when I was the target age for it."Who Am I and Why Do I Matter?" is an excellent resource for families, Christian schools, and church groups. The publisher is marketing this book for kids from ages nine to thirteen, but the age range is flexible. Older teenagers who are reluctant readers will find this book's brevity and conversational style appealing, and the book's content and examples are appropriate for younger kids as well. The wide age range suitability would make this book an excellent choice for a family read-aloud, and its gospel encouragement can be a blessing to adults as well.

Mr. Morphew does an excellent job of relating to teenagers with his conversational, easy-to-read style. He proposes a lot of good questions that teens ask today, and he answers these questions with a simple plan.The gospel is clearly explained and emphasized throughout the book, and Mr. Morphew continually uses God’s Word to back up his answers to the kids’ questions.I would highly recommend this book. Thank you to The Good Book Company for this complimentary copy. This is my honest review.

The book was fairly basic- it highlighted good points and truths but unfortunately didn’t go very deep. I would say it would best suited for 8-10 year olds. Doesn’t cover a lot of in-depth issues pre teens and teens are facing today when struggling with severe identity problems. Overall a decent read but also a bit disappointing.

Excellent series, fantastic read