This past summer I had the pleasure of reading the manuscript to Dr. Welch’s new book, What Do You Think of Me? Why Do I Care?: Answers to the Big Questions of Life. Wanting approval is normal, but many of us struggle with craving it too much. This book is engaging and written directly to young adults (high school, college). Youth workers and parents will also want to take notice. Here are some of the endorsements:
“This book is life-giving. And since God gives us limited years on his earth, it’s a book for those who are young to read sooner rather than later! I wish I had this book forty years ago!”
– Walt Mueller, Founder and President, Center for Parent/Youth Understanding; author of Engaging the Soul of Youth Culture
“Every time I am with Ed, I feel encouraged, listened to, challenged, and understood. This book does the same thing. He not only helps us deal with the major issues of life, but Ed brings Scripture alive to help us experience God’s best for our lives.”
– Jim Burns, PhD, President, HomeWord Center for Youth and Family; author of Teenology and The Purity Code
“The years between fifteen and twenty-five occasion most of the important decisions in our lives. Questions about sexuality, career choice, education, and marriage are usually answered during this decade. How do we help students and young adults connect with the truth of the gospel rather than running after affirmation from others who use cultural expectations as their guidelines? Ed Welch points to Jesus: ‘Jesus loved people more than he wanted to be loved by people. Jesus needed to love people more than he needed love from them.’ ”
– Rod Mays, National Coordinator, Reformed University Fellowship (RUF)
“Come have your desire for the love and praise of others re-ordered by this practical, well-written, and engaging book. By seeing God in his glory, and ourselves as bought with a price, we are freed to love others without the need to angle for their praise.”
– Dr. Alex Chediak, Associate Professor, California Baptist University; author of Thriving at College: Make Great Friends, Keep Your Faith, and Get Ready for the Real World!