Difference Maker: Overcoming Adversity and Turning Pain into Purpose, Every Day (Teen Edition)

by Gary Roe

Overview

Teens have been hit and wounded. Life hasn't turned out to be what they expected, wanted, or hoped for. No one seems to care. They feel alone and isolated.

Something is wrong. They can sense it. Their hearts say, "There's got to be more."

Yes, there is.

It's time to turn things around. It's time to expose the lies teens have been fed about themselves and help them embrace the truth.

What's the truth?

Teens are Difference Makers. And it's time to start living that way.

For more than 30 years, multiple award-winning author and speaker Gary Roe has been helping teens and adults heal from past wounds, discover who they are, and live with passion and purpose. With more than a dozen books and 600 articles in print, he has become a trusted, inspirational voice to thousands of wounded hearts.

"Life is about overcoming," Gary frequently says. Join him on the Difference Maker journey. You'll be glad you did.

If you're a teen, in this edition of Difference Maker, you'll discover...

The incredible power lies have had over you and your heart.

What the common lies are out there, and how they are affecting you.

How to expose the lies you've been fed, one by one.

The truth about yourself and those around you.

How to embrace the truth and begin to think and live differently.

As you choose to think differently and begin to heal and grow, you'll also learn...

How to conquer obstacles like fear, anxiety, anger, depression, self-harming behavior, and suicidal thoughts.

Why you're here and what your mission is.

How to avoid thoughts, behavior, and habits that threaten your wellbeing and will scuttle your mission.

How to embrace healthy, mission-building thoughts, behavior, and habits that will propel you forward.

How to live with more purpose and passion than you dreamed possible.

No matter what has happened to you or around you, you can heal and grow. You can overcome adversity and turn pain into purpose, every day. You can transform losses into gains. Difference Maker can show you how.

You are a Difference Maker. The world needs you.

Accept the challenge. Let the Difference Maker adventure begin.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781950382125
Publisher:	Gary Roe
Publication date:	07/10/2019
Pages:	188
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.43(d)
Age Range:	13 - 18 Years

About the Author

Gary's story began with a childhood of mixed messages and sexual abuse. This was followed by other losses and numerous grief experiences. Ultimately, a painful past led Gary into a life of helping wounded people heal and grow. A former college minister, missionary in Japan, entrepreneur in Hawaii, and pastor in Texas and Washington, he now serves as a writer, speaker, chaplain, and grief counselor with Hospice Brazos Valley in Bryan, Texas. Gary is the author of a dozen books, including the newly released Difference Maker Series (Living on the Edge: How to Fight and Win the Battle for Your Mind and Heart and Difference Maker: Overcoming Adversity and Turning Pain into Purpose, Every Day) and the award-winning bestsellers Shattered: Surviving the Loss of a Child, Teen Grief: Caring for the Grieving Teenage Heart, and Heartbroken: Healing from the Loss of a Spouse. Gary has won two national book awards and his books have been honored as national book award finalists seven times. He has been featured on Focus on the Family, Dr. Laura, Thrive Global, Belief Net, the Christian Broadcasting Network, Wellness, Bustle, The Family Educator, the Family Bookmark, Professor's House, and other major media. Gary has over 700 articles in print. Recipient of the Diane Duncam Award for Excellence in Hospice Care, Gary is a popular keynote, conference, and seminar speaker at a wide variety of venues. He founded and coordinates The Suicide Prevention Project and is part of the Brazos Valley Coalition on Suicide Prevention. He is a member of the Texas Authors Association, the American Institute of Healthcare Professionals, and the American Academy of Grief Counseling. Gary loves being a husband and father. He has seven adopted children, including three daughters from Colombia. He enjoys hockey, corny jokes, good puns, and colorful Hawaiian shirts. Gary and his wife Jen and family live in Texas. Visit Gary at www.garyroe.com.

Table of Contents

DEDICATION

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

THE DIFFERENCE MAKER GPS (Where We’re Going)

WHAT THIS BOOK IS ALL ABOUT (What You’ll Get Out of This, If You’re Willing)

PART ONE: GEARING UP FOR BATTLE

Chapter One FIGHT!

Chapter Two A TALE OF BATTLE 23

PART TWO: EXPOSING THE BAD STUFF (Rejecting the Lies That Hold You Back)

Chapter Three LIES, LIES, AND MORE LIES

Chapter Four I’M UNLOVABLE

Chapter Five I’M WORTHLESS

Chapter Six I’M NOT ENOUGH

Chapter Seven I’M ALONE

Chapter Eight I’M DAMAGED

Chapter Nine I’M INVISIBLE

Chapter Ten I’M UGLY

Chapter Eleven “IT’S ALL SOMEONE ELSE’S FAULT”

PART THREE: EMBRACING THE GOOD STUFF (Believing Truths that Propel You Forward)

Chapter 12 I’M VALUABLE

Chapter 13 I’M NOT PERFECT

Chapter 14 IT’S NOT ABOUT MY APPEARANCE

Chapter 15 I CAN HEAL

Chapter 16 I’M SIGNIFICANT

Chapter 17 I’M LOVABLE

Chapter 18 I’M FAR FROM ALONE

PART FOUR: HURDLING THE OBSTACLES (Conquering Things That Can Trip You Up)

Chapter 19 Big Deaths, Little Deaths, and Other Bad Stuff

Chapter 20 Anger

Chapter 21 Fear and Anxiety

Chapter 22 Sadness, Depression, and Suicidal Thoughts

PART FIVE: LAUNCHING YOU ON YOUR MISSION! (Discovering Why You’re Here and How to Live Your Purpose)

Chapter 23 MISSION CRISIS!

Chapter 24 MISSION DEFINED

Chapter 25 MISSION BUSTERS

Chapter 26 MISSION BUILDERS

Chapter 27 MISSION LAUNCH!

Chapter 28 WHERE DO YOU GO FROM HERE?

Chapter 29 PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

AN URGENT REQUEST

Editorial Reviews

"The Difference Maker Series is pure genius. We've all been wounded, and these books offer concrete, specific things that readers can do to help with the healing process. It's clear that the author cares deeply for and is passionate about assisting teens find a new life of powerful, positive impact." - Dr. Craig Borchardt, CEO Hospice Brazos Valley, Texas A&M Health Science Center

"Amazing. Such a difficult topic, but I appreciate how direct the author is, and that he didn't over complicate the process. This is exactly the type of book teens need - clear and to the point. A valuable resource for counselors." - Lana Owen, Mental Health, Wellness, and Safety Specialist, Texas Education Service Center

"Difference Maker is an impactful and practical guide for wounded souls. Changed thinking is a first step toward changed behavior. Gary masterfully connects heart and head matters in this book. I look forward to sharing it with clients and friends." - Carrie Andree, Licensed Professional Counselor

"We can find ourselves lost without purpose or direction. Many end up in a hopeless downward spiral. Gary's insight in getting to the heart of the issue and focusing on the real battle, which is the battle for the mind, brings hope and clarity instead of hopelessness and confusion. I will definitely recommend this book." - Page Bratcher, Divorce & Life Recovery Coach

"No one is beyond repair. Anyone can heal. Everyone can make a difference. This are the messages we all need to hear. Gary has done a marvelous job of addressing what holds teens back and what can propel them forward. We must embrace who we are and who we can be, and not merely who we've been." - Paul Casale, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Marriage & Family Therapist

"Difference Maker is a must read for any teen contemplating self-harm, struggling with depression, or knows somebody who is. Every parent and every teen should read this book. In fact, I would recommend they read it together. - Dr. Doug Vance, PhD, Juvenile Justice & Corrections Consulting

"Difference Maker can make a real difference in teen and young adult lives. Gary shows us how to change the way we think about our life challenges so that we can heal and move forward with hope. He hones in on the one secret to rise above all the lies we believe about ourselves and our circumstances. The secret is service -- learning to influence others for good." - Dr. Charles W. Page, MD, author of A Spoonful of Courage

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