A Treasury of Miracles for Teens: True Stories of God's Presence Today

by Karen Kingsbury

Guardian angels do exist and God still performs miracles. In this simple yet engaging compilation, bestselling author Karen Kingsbury retells some of the incredible stories she's heard from teenagers over the years.

Genres: Nonfiction, Christian, Religion, Christianity, Christian Non Fiction

175 pages, Paperback

First published May 2, 2003

About the author

Karen Kingsbury, #1 New York Times bestselling novelist, is America’s favorite inspirational storyteller, with more than twenty-five million copies of her award-winning books in print. Her last dozen titles have topped bestseller lists and many of her novels are under development with Hallmark Films and as major motion pictures. Her Baxter Family books are being developed into a TV series slated for major network viewing sometime in the next year. Karen is also an adjunct professor of writing at Liberty University. In 2001 she and her husband, Don, adopted three boys from Haiti, doubling their family in a matter of months. Today the couple has joined the ranks of empty nesters, living in Tennessee near five of their adult children.

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Reviews

[Vienna · Rating 5 out of 5]

Okay so everyone needs to read this amazing book! I haven't even finished the book and it's already one of my favorites! It's about 21st century teens and how God saves their lives by doing modern day miracles. They are all true stories and one of the stories that caught me by surprise was when this girl was walking to her car and a guy with a gun appeared next to her window and broke it, she tried starting the engine two times and it was dead. On the third try it worked and she raced home. Later when her dad looked at the car he found out that there was No battery.. Impossible right? Wrong! God was with her and helped her get home safely since the criminal took it out purposely since he thought the car wouldn't start. Must've shocked him when it started!! U Have to READ it!!!!! Shares many more miraculous stories. And don't judge the book by the cover...btw :)

[Tara Ravi]

Going to refrain from rating. It's very cheesy, but these are some people's truths, and I respect that.

[Esther LeeAnn · Rating 4 out of 5]

We don't think miracles happen anymore..at least not the kind that happened back in the Bible. Jesus feeding 5,000 people, raising people from the dead (although, on few occasions that HAS happened) and others. This book highlights that miracles actually do happen. Driving without a car battery, a 7-minute-fast-food-run that saved you from a car accident, and even a single sentence as "Put the car in reverse instead of going forward". Miracles still happen today. Maybe they are not mentioned like the Bible, or tons of people were present, but they still do, and this books highlights over a dozen that happened in several teens lives.

[Sue J · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beautifully told stories of real life miracles. Very heartwarming!

[Kelly · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book really made me remember times when I  encountered angels. I thank God that his promise in Psalm 91:10 is true!

[Victoria McMillen · Rating 4 out of 5]

5 Word Reviews:

Encouraging, Incredible, A great reminder

[Kernita · Rating 5 out of 5]

Interesting

This was an inspirational book! I bought it for my teen but ended up reading it through before she started. 😊. Recommended!

[Lisa Dunwiddie · Rating 4 out of 5]

The stories were fairly basic and the reading level pretty low, but they got me thinking about faith and perspective.

[Randi]

Christian Non-Fiction

[Book Boyfriend · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed reading these stories. If a person doesn't believe in miracles, I believe they will after reading these stories.

[Gabrielle Kinzer · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is a very inspirational book because it has true stories told by teens that happened to them. It teaches you that God is always with you no matter what and gives extraordinary miracles to others. I recommend this book to mainly Christians. I decided to read this book because I wanted to learn how others handled life with a miracle happening to them. In this book there are a lot of little stories in it telling the miracles happening to them. It's not only about miracles and God, it's also about actual stories to read along with and have fun. I think the author wrote this book to shows teens that everyone doesn't have there life as easy and simple as you think it is. They face tough times too. I can tell this book is a non-fiction book because these are true stories that the author is retelling.

[Tim Baumgartner · Rating 3 out of 5]

Karen Kingsbury is a great writer. I'm only giving 3 stars since I am used to books that are more documented and scholarly. [If one is looking for a well-documented book on miracles--this is NOT the one. That would go to Craig S. Keener's 1000 page (2 volume) CLASSIC (2011).] However, it has some AMAZING stories of God clearly intervening in people's lives.

Most of the miracles are related to angels and, as the title states, is for teenagers. So, for those teens who want to be encouraged in their faith, this is a very easy read that reminds us of the hope we have in Jesus--who is STILL alive, and FOREVER will be. Let's trust Him!

[Kaitlyn Martin · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very interesting. After you read about the extraordinary things God has done in other people's lives, it makes you recognize God's mighty presence in your own life a lot more. The stories are short and simple, but can make a big impact on your emotions.

[Teresa mcgaha · Rating 4 out of 5]

Stories that state God can and will do the impossible.

[Olivia · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was so inspiring! It's a great reminder that God cares about everyone and he does still perform miracles. I would recommend this book to everyone.

[Mar · Rating 3 out of 5]

Amazing to hear how God is alive and working in the lives of His people in the 21st Century. Some may discredit the stories, but I believe in God and angels.

[Danielle Carbee · Rating 5 out of 5]

Best book ever! It really touched me because of the experiences the teens had with god and the miracles that happened to them when they were in a bad situation. Very interesting book :)

[Janice Lawton · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good stories of God and angels intervening in teens messed up situations.

[Becki]

Uplifting\nquick read\nlots of angel stories

[Rosa]

This book, is amazing! it is really great! And little bit sad! But I love this Book!

[Leyna · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really liked this book because the stories it contained were really uplifting.

[Michelle Ramirez · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really loved reading about God's miracles, really renewed my faith! Love U GOD!!!

[Nikola · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5

[gabrysias_books · Rating 5 out of 5]

Świetna książka. Zakochałam się w niej od pierwszych stron.

[Mikisoq · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love those stories!