TIM FERGUSON
Forgiveness ... the Hope for the New Year 2025 ... The Chest of Visions Message
MEET THE AUTHOR
My journey in Christian youth ministry began as a high school student in Port Jefferson, NY. I led Bible studies, organized events, and played music at a local coffeehouse ministry. After college, I continued serving in various capacities, including leading a post-high school youth gathering, teaching Sunday school, and serving on the church board of elders. In 1994, I became the senior/junior high leader at Deer Park Presbyterian Church, where I served for 20 years.
Today, I continue my passion for empowering Christian youth through this website, Lessons for Christian Youth. With decades of experience, I've developed engaging lessons, activities, and resources to help young people navigate life's challenges with faith and confidence. I'm grateful for the support of my wife, Linda, and the many individuals who have contributed to this ministry over the years. My goal remains the same: to inspire and equip the next generation to live out their faith and make a positive impact in the world.
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Perfect for youth leaders, this extensive library is available in paperback for quick reference and planning. Empower your young people with faith, confidence, and a deeper understanding of God's Word. Explore our activities, lessons, and ideas today!
Guiding Christian Youth Toward a Life of Purpose
Several youth are on their way to your church anticipating an evening with friends. They seek direction from youth leaders to engage them in activities which will bring them together.
Let's be honest. This is what they initially are looking for. What can a youth leader do to bring the group together and then introduce them to the gospel message?
This is why this website has been created. Faithbasedhopebooks.com is here to focus on activities and books, which offer resources that focus on the hope our faith brings to all believers with an emphasis on young people.
This website not only offers books to share ideas with you but also has additional free activity ideas developed after the books were written.
So take a few moments to read the information being shared, both on this home page and on additional pages. Lastly, feel free to e-mail me with your thoughts at Mountgote@aol.com.
Remember there is beauty in our troubled world to share.
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Johnnies Journey ... 2024–25 ... Together We Play; Divided We Fall ...
As Seen by Fans in the Stands
For twenty-five years, St. John’s fans endured March without an NCAA
Tournament win — an unthinkable drought for a program ranked ninth
in all-time victories. Around dinner tables and in online chat rooms,
loyal fans dreamed and doubted in equal measure.
Whether you are a St. John’s fan or not, step inside the roaring heart of
St. John’s basketball through the eyes of those who know it best — the
fans. From the first tip-off to the final buzzer, this season’s journey is more than stats and scores; it’s a story of grit, loyalty, heartbreak, and hope.
Johnnies Journey captures unforgettable moments, legendary plays, and the spirit that binds players and fans together. In these pages, you’ll find stories of triumph and struggle, the pulse of Madison Square Garden on game night, and the unwavering belief that together, we rise … divided, we fall.
For every fan who stood, cheered, and believed … this is your season, your story, your team.
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THE VALUE OF PRAYER & THE IMPORTANCE
OF FORGIVENESS IN OUR SCI-FI BOOKS
Our books ignite a passion for faith in young minds, speaking their language and sparking imagination. Through captivating stories and interactive lessons, youth groups explore essential themes and values. Books One and Two include activity-packed discussion guides at the end of each book, empowering leaders to facilitate meaningful conversations and deepen understanding. By making learning fun and relatable, our resources help youth develop a stronger connection with God and His teachings, setting them on a lifelong journey of spiritual growth and discovery.
The Power of Forgiveness
We live in a world where “revenge” is an ongoing concept. So books that emphasize the value of forgiveness are most needed.
Do you believe the world will be a better place if forgiveness rather than revenge fills the soul of our country? Proverbs 17:9 reads “Love prospers when a fault is forgiven, but dwelling on it
separates close friends.” Close friends are not only people but nations. This does not mean tolerating bad behavior but it calls us to forgive, when forgiveness will make a difference.
While the Chest of Visions Sci-fi Series talk about faith, hope, and love, the most important message is the value of forgiveness. By the time these stories are concluded, the powerful impact of forgiveness is unmistakable.
Thank you and may our New Year 2025 find a change in our world focused on forgiveness and the hope for everyone, which forgiveness can bring.