How Can I Be Sure What’s Right and Wrong? (Apologetics for Christian kids, tweens, and teenagers 9-13. Case for objective morality.) (Big Questions) Paperback – August 1, 2023

I am reading this to my 7 year old. He loves it. Don't be afraid to read "older " kid stuff to your littler ones. He has been wrestling with a lot of faith questions and really starting to tackle topics of God's justice ana right vs wrong.

Chris Morphew does an excellent job at introducing the idea of morality to kids and how we know what’s right and wrong in his newest book, How Can I Be Sure What's Right and Wrong?. He guides us through what it would look like to choose what’s right and wrong by ourselves individually, and then also as a collective group. This leads to a more philosophical conversation presenting the idea that either human beings have invented morals for themselves, or perhaps there is something bigger out there, “unchangeable facts” that determine what is right and wrong. He then moves into Forms and how to communicate truth in a postmodern world.Morphew is so great at communicating complicated ideas in a simple way.The publisher sent me these books for review consideration but all opinions are my own.

This is another great installment in the Big Questions series for tweens and teens. Chris Morphew is a teacher and school chaplain at a Christian school, and his experience interacting with kids comes through clearly in his writing. He gets to the heart of what kids are really asking, and as he provides Bible-based answers to their complex spiritual questions, he uses humor and relatable illustrations that kids will connect with. “How Can I Be Sure What’s Right and Wrong?” explores an essential question and its very practical implications, and Morphew answers common questions like, "Can we ever really know what's right and wrong?" and "Can't I just decide what's right and wrong for myself?" while keeping everything basic, straightforward, and kid-friendly.Throughout the book, Morphew provides clear, logical explanations for why different human methods of defining morality inevitably fall apart, and he directs his readers to God as the source of moral truth. He also addresses practical questions for moral decision-making in the real world. These chapters use the redemptive story as a lens for helping kids contextualize their growth in character and wisdom as Christians, and other chapters address how people can handle disagreements about ethics with their friends and other people in the church. The book is very thoughtful and well-reasoned, and Morphew uses Scripture and logic to support his arguments. He also avoids unhelpful controversies over specific issues, and just focuses on broad ideas.This is a great book for tweens and teens. This will appeal to readers who are new Christians, and to those who have professed faith at a younger age but are figuring out what the Christian life looks like for them now that they are older and can take more responsibility for their relationship with God. Morphew also talks directly to kids who are curious about faith or have Christian family members, but who don't believe in Jesus themselves. This book can appeal to a broad age range and to kids from different backgrounds, and the short chapters and conversational style also make this accessible to reluctant readers. I highly recommend this book along with the rest of the series.

I was excited to see another book for teens and middle school age kids from Chris Morphew. His other books are so beneficial to kids as he answers their tough questions.Mr. Morphew’s conversational style of writing keeps you turning another page. His stories are really good and sometimes a little funny too.The answer to this tough question is biblically based with plenty of scripture verses, thought provoking questions, and actionable steps to grow spiritually.Mr. Morphew presents the Gospel message clearly and he teaches how they can be saved from their sin and learn to live right; the way God wants them to live.This book shows kids that their decisions will impact their life and God’s purpose for them.I highly recommend this book. It’s a real thought-provoking subject, but Mr. Morphew does a great job breaking it down into bite-sized chunks.This book would be a great benefit to any middle school aged, high schooler, or adult. Every church library and Sunday school class should have a copy.

Continuing on with his series Big Question Series, Morphew sets out to answer another big question. In this thought-provoking book, Morphew guides his reader through concise chapters tackling different aspects of morality, ethical dilemmas, and how to approach them.The strength of this book is the real-life examples and relatable scenarios. This allows the reader to confront their moral compass and ponder over the choices they have made. This makes the book more engaging and it helps the reader connect with the subject matter on a personal level.I felt this book lacked the depth that the other books had. They seemed to be more surface-level rather than deep like the other books. I think the problem is that Morphew tried to cover such a wide range of topics rather than focusing on the main topic at hand.Despite this, this book is a captivating read that dives deep into a complex question that is geared toward children who are seeking answers. While this is not my favorite book in the series I see the need for this book. I see why Morphew chose this topic. Children and teens alike struggle with this topic because like many of us, they strive to understand the difference between being a good person and being a Christian. All and all this is the perfect book for children and teens struggling to answer moral questions. This book will also leave you with a heightened awareness of right and wrong.